S(/z/- w^y\pt-/w^ ittany J^iji Gamma Phi of Phi Gamma Delta At The Pennsylvania State University LAUKCtolIi January 1994 state College,Pa. Striving to be Number One The House Needs Youp\Support Dear Brothers: By Douglas B. Welsh '94, Chapter President Things are looking up for good old Gamma Phi. So much is Fall of1993 found Gamma Phi entering its ibSth year at The Pennsylvania State University. The chapter hous^^ters its 78th year, with additions made in the early '50s now tun "40-something.'' During the last five years, the house corporation has spent over $170,000 on repairs, renovations and maintenance. Very litde ofthis expenditure is visible; for example,repairs to the slate roof, plumbing,steam system,security system and hardwood flooring have all been made, but are not readily apparent. Property managers state that approximately 3 percent of the value ofa structure should be put annually into repair and maintenance. The help that our house needs is not the result of abnormal wear and tear by the undergraduates. It is really a result of not being able to afford to perform the maintenance, repairs and renovations on an ongoing basis. In meetings with the State College building inspector, he assured me that our house is in better condition than most, but not as good as some. Getting to the point, we need your help to continue to make the necessary improvements and repairs. At this point, going on I do not Imow where to start, so I guess I'll start with the summer. This past summer Josh Roehm '94, Joe Plszkoch '94 and I reseeded the front lawn. We also managed to do some pruning and light landscaping. Our main goal was to keep the Lodge looking nice for summer visitors. Before returning to Happy Valley from my internship in Washington, D.C.,I learned the chapter was on the rMevelopment program of the International Fraternity. Immediately, the cabinet and I went to work to bring Gamma Phi Dflck to national prominence. m returning to Penn State for the fall semester,1 realized we were on the right track. After a chapter meeting, the brotherhood began to rally, and we committed ourselves to making Improvements. Our biggest boost came from installing our new Purple Legionnaire, Michael Mische '76. Mike has broughn to the chapter an enthusiasm I have not seen before. He has motivated this chapter to aim at the best once again. With Mike's help we have come up with some chapter goals which include improved scholarship (3.0 GPA), better alumni relaticms and a better overall chapter tone. ' believe the old adage goes,"Actions speak louder than significantly. Like Beta Theta Pi,Sigma Pi,Theta Chi and woros." Well Gamma Phi has taken action. The chapter held a successful sorority presidents' dinner to show the ladies the new others at Penn State, we see the need to mount a capital campaign in the near future. However,we have some needs the/ladies was given a rose before she left. After having the undergraduate chapter rental falls far short of helping that are immediate and critical. We need your supp>ort in the form of"graduate dues" or "giving" now. At this time,21 graduate brothers have made contributions ranging from $25 to $200 for 1993-94. We thank them and ask for your support. Gamma Phi has over 900 living graduates and our needs can be met with your response Gamma Phi. All the brothers wore a coat and tie and each of event, the chapter won the Friday Letter Project of the Month for September! We have also held a successful alumni reception. The class of 1953 had very high attendance. Hospitality is once again amma Phi's strength! Another asset is our director ofredevelopment, Jude stcalf(Washington State '92). Jude visited the chapter on in whatever amount you choose. Please respond with your contribution to: GraAunU Records Office, Phi Gamma.Delta. Semember 23-28. Brother Metcalfis another strong motivator Fraternity, P.O. Box 296, State College,PA 16804-0296. and\clped the chapter realize its strengths and showed us ways Thank you for your contribution. Fraternally, David Young '66 President, Gamma Phi House Corporation to make them pay off. His visit was a successful one. Jude and Mike wantv^e chapter to win the Condon Cup. This award is given to the mpst-improved chapter. Gamma Phi is committed to winning this award. The project trie chapter is now undertaking is to restore the club room to its old prominence. It is our goal to make it the jewel ofthe house race again. It is receiving a fresh coat of paint and some new decorations are being added. The chapter and I encourage you to take, the time to stop by. 1994 By Chris Ott '95 The 1994 Dance Marathon will usher in the beginning ofa new partnership for the brothers of Fiji. The sisters of Alpha Omicron Pi wiU join with the guys from the Lodge in an effort to help the kids ofthe Four Diamonds Fund, a charity to benefit In closing, I believe themouse is on an upswing. The brothers want to be number one again. The chapter does need the support and the direction i )f our graduate brothers, though. We need you to help us get ba:k an top. C. J. Wagner '83 is heading up a Board of Chapw .^visers and could probably use some help. Hope to see yoy-artJie Lodge soon! Perg