FALL 1986 VOLUME: INCREASING THE BC FIJI ISSUE: SOMETHING THAT WAS NOT DeMH3(skSly)i986'."^# .ci "■ -■■lY UNDERGRADUATE REPORTS PRESIDENT'S REPORT My fall report is necessarily quite brief. The accomplishments of our Chapter are chronicled elsewhere in this newsletter by the people who were really responsible for them. After some of our early successes I confess I began to worry about complacency. Rush had yielded us forty-seven pledges, our first screened. It is during this interim period that our Fraternity plays a part. Every week members of our Chapter take the little brothers to some pre-arranged event. The outings are usually to game farms or Stanley Park, local events that cost little money. (If you know of something in this line please call us.) Our other endeavours have been with ^ V Vancouver General Hospital, for example, our Fraternity had 64 participants (8 of which went as Hari Krishnas). Even this humble writer would dearly love to participate somehow, perhaps hitting the boards for the Div. 3 basketball team, if only the other players would tell me where the games are played! party was attended by over a thousand people and our sports teams could do no wrong. I knew that inevitably we the Extended Care Unit of our campus Alec Black, Chairman hospital. This particular division of the hospital caters to chronically ill patients. Perge! would have our setbacks but 1 wasn't We send volunteers over every week to run beer gardens and help out at their FINANCIAL REPORT weekly variety programs. Periodically they also hold fund-raising events, such has been to establish a standarized sure how the Chapter would handle them. I got my answer sooner than I expected. Our Chapter was of course confronted with some agonizing dilemmas. Traditions were questioned and some difficult decisions had to be made. Again and again I saw brothers struggling to work out what was best for the Fraternity. I think in the process as the recent "Wheel-chair-a-thon" in which we participate with teams and pledges. We get at least as much out of our social service projects as we contribute. Social Service continues to be one of the central foundations of our Fraternity. If we all had to examine what the you know of any worthy projects or Fraternity meant to each of us and groups, please let us know. Chir Social perhaps we will hold the Fraternity Service chairman is Greg Descantes and closer now that we understand it better. Complacency has not become a problem because the brothers continue to find new areas that they want to improve. The recent effort directed at the graduates is but one example. This Chapter continues to strive for excellence and as long as we continue to challenge ourselves we will continue to improve. We should all be proud to be associated with this Chapter. Chapter President Perge! SOCIAL SERVICE COMMITTEE This year we have spread our philanthropic efforts over a couple of areas. Our support of the Big Brothers program continues unabated. Young he can be reached at 224-9036. Perge! SPORTS REPORT The Fiji sports teams have been nothing short of phenomenal. Drawing from a pool of under a hundred athletes. Phi Gam teams have earned enough Intramural points to place third behind only the Engineering and Medicine faculties. At UBC, almost all athletic activities are organized by the Intramural department. The events we compete in are quite varied, ranging from cycling and hockey to broomball. Fiji teams have won the campus-wide cycling championship as well as the recent softball tournament. Undefeated boys without any male role-model can Fiji teams include our Div. 1 hockey Brothers organization. This excellent soccer team. be entered into a nation-wide Big group finds them a volunteer "big brother" who serves as a surrogate father. Before this selection is made, however, there is a waiting period of up to six months while applicants are team, both basketball teams and our The strategy as usual has been to enter at least two teams in each event. The first team is as competitive as we can make it while the second ensures everyone a chance to participate if they wish. At the annual relay race from the The goal of the financial committee method of accounting for the Fraternity. Our system had to meet a variety of conditions. It had to be understandable by our fellow undergraduates, the Graduate Chapter and International. It had to be simple enough that it could be updated every month with a minimum of effort by the financial committee and, finally, it had to be computerized so we could get back to using our match-book covers for writing down girls' phone numbers. The system we eventually agreed on with our graduate advisers satisfies all the major conditions. It breaks down our expenditures into very specific categories and shows the amount sf)ent that month alongside the budgeted expectations and the total amount spent on each category for the year. It even computes what percentage of our budget amount has been spent how much remains. It is very much our hope that this system will be perpetuated by the Chapter. As usual, it is the Graduate Chapter that is the best vehicle for transmitting information from one year to another. Ideally a graduate could be appointed to oversee Chapter finances and it would be his responsibility to maintain the computerized records and demand that future Treasurers report monthly in a similar way. Our only problem would then be trying to find girls who would actually give us their phone numbers. Mr. T. Perge! \r\nLAST YEAR AND THE NEXT GRADUATE THE VANCOUVER GRADUATE CHAPTER REPORT The solid base of dedicated Brothers (we now number just under 1,000 in the B.C. area alone) that has been accumulating since 1930, has provided a platform for continued improvement. The various entities within the Graduate Chapter are functioning smoothly, and in every case are striving for ever more perfect results. THE HERITAGE FUIND October 31, 1986 The value of the Heritage Fund currently totals $13,734, and is comprised of cash and Government of Canada Treasury Bills. Contributions have been $8,400, with the last one being received in 1981. Income of the fund has been derived from interest on cash balances. The reports of our entities are featured elsewhere on this page, in order that one can get a feel for the complexity and necessary involvement of the Graduate Chapter. Each Graduate Executive is giving of his expertise and time, and the positive results are gratifying and greatly appreciated by all; particularly, the Undergraduate Chapter. There is an increasing closeness being fostered, and we all are the better requirements, because capital House improvements were financed quite readily by the House Corporation, from for it. excess operating revenues. As the Undergraduate Chapter grows, so does its appetite for Graduate support. Ours is no tiny University Club, but rather a dynamic living body that has many moving parts; each part with a need for Graduate support. The philanthropic efforts of the Chapter are huge, and ideas are always apppreciated. Scholarship has lost none of its importance, and the need for a strong Educational Foundation is paramount. The Board of Chapter Advisors is in need of fresh blood and new ideas and perspectives; particularly with the terms of many of the members expiring this coming May. Our Social Committee is always open to suggestions as to how it may foster events; either for Graduates alone, but more effectively encompassing the entire Pi Gamma Chapter. And finally, we need your membership. As our Treasury Bills and bonds. Two disbursements totalling $1,925 were made in 1984 and 1986 for members. Last year in the Fall Newsletter, an appeal was made, and 38 true-purple Graduates responded with their dues of $25. The Treasurer was so sturmed at this outpouring of Graduate loyalty, that he forgot to deposit the cheques. They became staledated and . . . well the positive side of this story is that 38 Fijis have an extra $25 in their chequing accounts. Seriously, this year we would appreciate it if as many Grads as possible will pay their $25 dues, (we'll Undergraduate Chapter scholarships. Although it is not an established even cash the cheques). practice to make such gifts from the Heritage Fund, these small amounts the money is for — printing this were felt to be surplus to current A1 Hackett, '53 CHy^ Some Graduates have asked what newsletter, and the two other annual issues, postage, envelopes and the cost of producing a new membership roster; and should there be any surplus, it shall be directed to the Educational ' Foundation. We get many appeals from Heritage Fund Investment Manager International, but this is an opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way at the The Fiji Heritage Fund was local level. originally designed to provide from capital donations, an annual income to supplement the capital improvements to the Fiji House, which we own on the Thanks for your support, David Mills, '76, Membership Chairman UBC campus. Please complete the coupon on Page 6, TTie Directors of the Heritage Fund, along with those of the Graduate Chapter have agreed that when we are successful in our present negotiations in and forward as directed. buying out the present lease with the Endowment Lands, that the present capital of the Fund be used to retire forever this lease. We presently are short of funds to accomplish this opportunity, and urge all those interested to assist by forwarding their donations to; THE HOUSE CORPORATION Gentlemen, For the last 12 months the Housing Corporation has continued to work with Active Chapter on upgrading of the Chapter House. The work completed to date includes renovations of the washroom/shower facilities, refinishing of the floor surfaces in the main living involvement increases, so do our David R. Smith, room, remodelling of the kitchen modest costs of operation. The three Heritage Fund Chairman newsletters each year (at about a $1,000 per issue with mailing costs), the soon to be published updated directory, Box 90, Suite 1000 facilities, and soon to be completed the replacement of the carpets throughout 601 West Hastings Street the living quarters and the corridors. necessitate an active annual V6B 5E2 membership. If you feel comfortable with the thrust of effort, please involve yourself wherever possible. The feeling of success and participation is warming. The Graduate Chapter executives all deserve the appreciation and support of us all. They have all contributed strenuously to this past year, and give generously of their time. Sincere thanks to each of them, particularly to those wearing more than one hat. THE LEGEND OF PI GAMMA GROWS, THANKS TO ALL OF YOU. James M. Pollock, President Perge! Page 2 Vancouver, B.C. We are pleased to report that the Housing Corporation has earned additional income due in the summer months. The Chapter House was leased MEMBERSHIP REPORT We are all members of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta. We are out on the fixed rent plus the percentage of the profit basis to a company which operated a hostel during Expo '86. The not all members of the Vancouver lease arrangement worked out very Graduate Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. satisfactorily for both parties, with the For most of us our dues for joining the Housing Corporation earning very Fraternity were paid long ago in the form of Pledging, initiation. Grass acceptable income. Skirts, school (?), and of course Chapter dues, paid to the International Headquarters. As of October 31, 1986, the Vancouver Graduate Chapter has no members; correction, no dues-paying Finally, the Housing Corporation has decided to change the year end to August 31st, to coincide with the Active Chapter accounting and rent periods. The following is the summary of the financial statement as of August 31, 1986; \r\nTHE EDUCATION PTER REPORTS FOUNDATION Ever since the BCA was revitalized INCOME/EXPENSE STATEMENT BOARD OF CHAPTER ADVISORS REPORT as of August 31, 1986 Income Rental from Chapter Additional Rental $19,000 11,000 Since our last report in August, the $30,500 Board has been faithfully active. During the summer months, the Undergraduates Exjjenses Land Lease Mortgage Payments Insurance Projjerty Taxes Miscellaneous $ 2,500 7,500 2,500 5,500 1,000 Board's efforts with encouraging results. The house is full, and operating at a slight surplus; the preparations for the Pig are well in hand; rush was Total $19,000 Net Cash Flow For The Period $11,500 Total remained active, and this expanded the Capital Improvements Kitchen Bathrooms Fireplace Floors Caipets $ 4,500 4,500 1,000 1,000 8,000 Paint Total 1,000 $20,000 Allocation of Funds Net cash flow Capital improvements Balance Transfer from reserves Balance $11,500 ($20,000) ($ 9,500) $ 9,500 jsji] completed with phenominal results; and the Active Chapter is humming. Since August in addition to all the regular reports and usual queries, the Board has touched upon the following topics with their undergraduate counterparts: Secrecy, the Mary McCarty Club, newsletters, computer been to achieve an Education Foundation; one that was self-sustaining and solid. We have been exploring various avenues to achieve this goal, and now we are poised to complete the mechanism. On February 27 of this year, a goal of at least $20,000 was agreed upon, and the fund was kicked off with a pledge of $500. 1 urge you to consider contributing to this worthwhile local Pi Gamma Foundation. Once the tax deductible number is in place, we will advise all Graduates. In the meantime, please place an amount in your next year's budget. Should you have any inquiries, please direct them to me. glitches (resolved by Graeme Balcom), Bill Gartside, '56, food services. Chapter History, graduate Chairman Education Foundation c/o Commercial Intermountain relations, capital improvements to the House, philanthropies, legal items, and legal housekeeping. The Board has welcomed Dave MacDonald, '55; and thanks to his membership has been meeting in the Chart Room of the R.V.Y.C. at Jericho; a venue which will Trucking, 90 Leeder Avenue, Coquitlam, B.C., P.O. Box 1219, Coquitlam, B.C., V3J 6Z9 524-6621 be alternated with some central core location. The Board continues to monitor the various activities of the Active Chapter, and is generally totally proud of the activities and results. Respectfully submitted. Respectfully submitted. Norm Mayr, '78, C.A., Financial Manager, and in May of 1984, one of the goals has J.M. Pollock, Chairman. Perge! The research is completed, and our Pi Gamma application is being prepared. We then can only await the pleasure of the Federal Government in granting us a tax deductible number. Once in hand, all Graduate Brothers will be notified with aU the pertinent details. Thank you for your support. Doug Eakins, '74, C.A. Stephan Vranka, '72, Operations Manager c/o Clarkson, Gordon, Woods, Gordon P.O. Box 10101, 700 West Georgia St. Vancouver, B.C. V7Y 1C7 683-7133 October 31, 1986 Perge! V. ■ _. . . "The board is in agreementy then—rbck and roll will never die." Page 3 \r\nTHE ARCHIVES COMMITTEE With the intention of compiling a more complete history of Pi Gamma, the Undergraduate Chapter has created the Arcfiives Committee. The goal of this committee is to provide a basis for continuing research into our chapter's proud history. The committee's research has begun with the interviewing of the Chapter's first president and first treasurer, Tom Berto '30 and Alex Smith '30 respectively. The interview of these two pioneering Graduate Brothers proved not only to be informative but also entertaining. When Tom and Alex were undergraduate members of Pi Gamma, the University population was a mere two thousand. Already, the Chapter had established itself as a strong force on campus scholastically, athletically, and socially. Scholastically, the high Alex Smith demonstrates the Wally Mayers Technique, or "You can't hold good Fijis downl" Tommy Berto and Mike Flanigan. standards of Pi Gamma were epitomized by the likes of brother A1 Harris, who co-discovered element 61 (illinium) and by brothers Frederick Wood and Frederick Soward, who both went on to professorships at UBC. These high, scholastic standards were reinforced by the policy of Rushing only after Christmas, by which time the BAC Degrees (Bounced at Christmas) were handed out. Athletically, Percy Williams was unrivaled, turning in gold medal performances in both the one-hundred metre and two-hundred metre events of the 1928 Olympic Games. The UBC Basketball team was comprised entirely of Chapter members, save for two. At the time of Alpha Gamma Phi's petition to Phi Gamma Delta, Wally Mayers was "named by Canadian papers from East to West as the greatest basketball player in the Dominion." Wally gained wide-spread notoriety for such things as being able to hold a basketball in each hand, palms down. (In picture above, Alex demonstrates technique). Socially, the Chapter was popular for its gentlemanly reputation combined with its love for fim. The Chapter, interestingly enough, frowned upon smoking and the use of alcohol, and on one occasion ousted a pledge for Back Row from left: Mark Collins, Don Maycher, ]im Pollock. Front Row from left: Tommy Berto, Alex Smith, Mike Flanigan. Please elaborate on any of the following make this project successful. We ask that you take a few moments to answer the accompanying questionnaire and • Financial dues as an undergraduate then return it to: • Chapter house condition Mark Collins, Don Maycher Mike Flanigan & Adam Ho The Archives Committee c/o Phi Gamma Delta 5785 Agronomy Road V6T 1L9 topics . . . • Campus perception of the chapter • Chapter goals • Chapter successes • Inter-chapter relations (i.e. "Road trips") • Undergraduate/Graduate relations • Inter-fratemal relations (i.e. athletics) the Fraternity, Alex described his ARCHIVES COMMITTEE involvement as "nothing but enjoyable," and Tom agreed, likening it to "a best QUESTIONNAIRE • Sorority relations • Rush techniques • Pledge requirements • Initiation procedures friend." Please fill in responses to the following • Major functions (i.e. Pig Dinner, Grass Skirt, Formal Dinner, etc.) arriving to a party drunk. When asked how they felt about The Archives Committee gratefully questions . . . thanks Brothers Tom Berto and Alex • Full name Smith for their contributions, and for • Year pledged allowing us to share in their walk down • Graduate year memory lane. Further, we wish to thank • Names of members of the executive of Brother Jim Pollock for his assistance in each year • Your degree making the interview a success. The Archives Committee requires the input of the Graduate Brothers to Page 4 • Do you have any relatives in the Fraternity? We welcome information on any topic not included above. If you have additional artifacts" that would be of interest to the Chapter, it would be appreciated if you would contact the committee. In order to complete the Chapters composite photographs, we would also appreciate any copies of your graduation photos. \r\nRUSH REPORT The Rush committee may be cocky and jubilant now, but at the third Rush THE 1986 PI GAMMA PLEDGE CLASS "The Cream of the Crop" function attendance was half what we expected and we all set out in cars to find any rushees that may have gotten lost. Everything turned out well in the end and the following day we pledged forty-seven men. We were surprised, of course, we only extended fifty-three invitations and usually only sixty percent of your bids are accepted. This year we averaged eighty-nine percent acceptance. There are a number of factors we L to R: Spencer Butt, Dave Buckhold, feel contributed to this year's success. Stephen O'Keefe, Rob MacPherson. The first had to be the hard work and professionalism of the Rush Committee (well, what did you expect us to say?) We outlined the time and financial commitments for our chapter and disclosed everything on handouts given to all the rushees. These, in addition to some information pamphlets from International, created an up>-front, lasting presentation of what our Fraternity is about and what we expect Back Row L to R: Peter Wong, Jan Lambeck, Victor Whitman, Mark Tranter, Bruce Walthers, Pat Reid. from our members. Our first function was non Front Row L to R: Alvin Chan, Jason Levine, John Menzies, Jay Trant. alcoholic, so extra care was taken to provide opportunities for socializing. Booths were set up for all our major committees complete with pictures and Fijis available to answer any questions. House tours were given regularly and of course we had the annual slide show. The proceeding week we had held a party with over a thousand people Back Row L to R: Kirk Robinson, attending, so our social reputation was well established on campus. We were Keith McWilliams, Dave Dungate, Guy Caplan, Cam McLennan. Front Row L to R: Oleg Machnyk, Evan Karasick, Lee Chuckry, Karl thus able to concentrate on impressing on our rushees how seriously we take Phi Gamma Delta. i Kottmeier, Bart Corbett. Our rush program made a concerted effort to be as organized as possible. Brothers were provided with all the necessary information beforehand, everyone was assigned a list of three rushees to meet and question, and the serious attitude prevailed throughout the entire procedure. The results were such an unqualified success we have to conclude we are on the right track. We can only believe that the sacrifices we make and demand for our Fraternity were attractive to the rushees, and from the Back Row L to R: Richard Haziza, Rick Eastman, Paul Bains, Rob Madden, Scott Fromson. Front Row L to R: Anthony Borthwick, Kerry Lum, Steven Dong, Rob McGowan, Michael Grigg. calibre of our pledge class and the commitment they have shown thus far, our attitude rubbed off on them. Mike Anderegg, Rush Chairman Perge! Back Row L to R: Gord Dains, Stephen Wrightman, Alan Kates, Gordon Chatten, Rod French, Keith Missing: Stephen Lim, Russ Purcell. Tomlinson. Front Row L to R: Mike Libby, Ethan Filisof, Frank Sutherland, Paul Hudson. Page 5 \r\nTHE VANCOUVER GRADUATE CHAPTER OF THE FRATERNHT OF PHI GAMMA DELTA **"Games of skill and chance will be convened at the House after dinner. CLEMATIC CLIPPINGS These will be hosted by the Active Chapter, with the assistance of the Pledge Class; and will include tables, cards, a well stocked bar; all at a presents reasonable cost. THE 58TH ANNUAL NORRIS PIG DINNER Date: Friday, November 21, 1986 Time; Cocktails — 5:30 pm Dinner — 7:00 pm Place: The New University Golf Club 5185 University Boulevard Vancouver, B.C. Price: Undergraduates — $30 (no reverse draw) ***The Pledge Class will also offer a personalized TAXI SERVICE for anyone and their car for a modest fee of 204)/kilometre, car and two drivers. Please contact your ERA LEADER for confirmed reservations. 1922-1940, Jack Charlton JERRY PETERSON,'56, on Sept. 12, Res. 922-5998 1986 married Paula Anderson of Port 1941-1950, Des Eadie Res. 224-1773 Graduates — $50 (includes the draw) **The University Club is a sparkling new facility, which will provide the finest roast beef buffet in the city. M.C.-Symposiarch: Phil Shier, '49 Master of the Reverse Draw: "RothweU" Smith,'62 Keynote Speaker: Gordon Elliott, '57; Section Chief Headlining an action-packed — 50's — Albemi. They reside in Richmond. Petey says meeting Paula was the finest part of his promotion to Port Albemi, 1951-1958, Dave Verchere Res. 926-7249 Bus. 251-1775 and Paula is its finest export. 1959-1964, Mel Bryan ED WILD,'58, has been promoted to General Manager of Simpson's, Res. 922-5014 Bus. 669-1600 1965-1968, Don Evans Res. 261-3752 Bus. 687-7007 1969-1974, Doug Eakins Res. 263-2074 Bus. 683-7133 1975-1980, Dave Mills Res. 526-2377 684-0311 1981-1985, Mike Madill Res. 926-2496 Bus. 684-3277 programme. Toronto. He leaves the rain forest for the big pond and is ready to do battle with any competitor. Look out Eatons, the "Gunner" is coming to town. — 8as — PETER MOONEN,'80, our illustrious Purple Legionnaire, has given his purple heart to a beautiful young lass. He is biting the bullet and getting married early next May, to Cecilia Vossen, of Vancouver. Brother Moonen and Miss Vossen met as a result of their involvement in the Pope's visit to Vancouver in 1984. Great catch Peter; Good Luck Cecilia; you'll need it; just ask Bro. Pat Kelly. Bros. Kelly and Culos will stand beside Peter to make sure he gets the ring on his hand and through his nose. MIKE MADILL, '84, has returned from Europe, and his interlude with the running bulls of Pamplona. This experience has qualified him perfectly for his new appointment with C.J. Connaghan & Associates, Labour Relations Consultants. He may be reached at 684-3277. DAVE HUMER, Geology '85; working as exploration geologist for Dome Petroleum in Calgary; has recently become engaged to Miss Joni Shyba, (sister to Glen Shyba, '85). Nuptuals are "Lionel and 1 haven't seen each other in twenty years, but once in cahoots always in cahoots." See You at the PIG! scheduled for May, 1987. Clematis Clippings is a small harvest this go around because of the short growing season, due to the computer glitch. Please send your contributions to Alumni Association Needs You If you have not already done so, please send your cheque for $25 payable to the Vancouver Graduate Chapter of THE FRATERNITY OF PHI GAMMA DELTA c/o Dave Mills, Membership Chairman 1904 London Street, New Westminster, B.C. V3M 3E5 Telephone: (604) 684-0311 me: Peter Moonen, Editor, c/o Miller & Mellaart, Suite 260, The Station, 601 West Cordova Street Vancouver, B.C. V6B IGl Our Column will grow. Page 6