Delta Iota Anima Fall 1996 Drake University • Phi Gamma Delta Volume 4• Issue 1 ^NEW^RIEF^ Home Improvement: A bit of charm was added to the chapter house at 1236 34th Street over the summer to improve its appearance. Painting was included. See pictures on outside flap. Fall Rush: Drake was taken by storm as the Delta Iota Chapter slammed through bid day with terrific success. Of the fourteen pledges who signed on the first day, twelve were above a 3.0 GPA, with the other two close behind. Over 70% of the first four teen pledges were above a 3.5. Back to Basics: A trip to Meet the Eta Class northern Minnesota proved to be an emotional experience for 1-John Millen Des Moines, lA; School of Education; Freshman 2-Rob Putnami Eariham, lA; School of Pharmacy; Freshman Brother Steve Richie, who tells of 3-Jason LaTendressei Grundy Center, lA; School of Business; Frosh how he gained a new perspective on life. See column on page 3. 5-JefF Simon; Northfield, MN; School of Business; Freshman Pig on a Stick: The highly 4-Jaffrey Blanks^ Brooklyn Park, MN; School of Business; Sophomore 6-Aaron Masterson; Richfield, MN; School of Journalism; Freshman ^-Mike MacCourt; Bettendorf, lA; School of Arts and Science; Frosh 8-Landon Jones; Corning, lA; School of Arts and Science; Freshman acclaimed annual Norris Pig 9-Steve Hauf Altoona, lA; School of Arts and Science; Freshman Dinner moved from the Spring to the Fall. This year it was held once again at Christopher's Restaurant 10-Rob Kelley; Watkins, MN; School of Business; Freshman in Des Moines on November 2. Lonnie Jobnson; Toddville, lA; School of Business; Freshman Landon Ludvigson headed the event and graduate and undergrad Charles McGrane; Ionia, lA; School of Business; Freshman uate attendance was excellent. Brian Blocb; Shawnee Missn, KS; School of Education; Freshman Ben DeMong; Glen Fllyn, IF; School of Arts and Science; Freshman Brad Ehrlich; Flossmor, IF; School of Journalism; Freshman Cody Koch; Johnston, lA; School of Arts and Science; Freshman Neil Seely; Arvada, CO; School of Arts and Science; Freshman Bill Smithyman; Overland Park, KS; School of Education; Freshman November 2: Happy second anniversary Delta Iota! \r\npage 2 Delta Iota Anima Fall 1996 Graduate Spotlight Jerold Wanek: Man, Myth, Legend Former Delta Iota Chapter Purple Legionnaire will soon assume the post of Trustee of the Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation. DIA takes a look at Wanek's Phi Gam leadership experiences from the college days to the present. Jerold Wanek (Iowa '80) announced in September that he would leave his post to become a Trustee of the Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation. Wanek left the position of PL after approximately three years of service. "I will always look upon the three years I spent as PL of Drake as the most rewarding for me in my Phi Gamma Delta experience," said Wanek. "I feel the new opportunity with the foundation will pro vide for me a greater opportunity to learn more about the international fraternity." Wanek was an instrumental player in bringing a chapter of the fraternity to Drake in 1993, following a failed attempt a few years prior. "It is hard to lose such a great person as PL, but this is a great opportunity for him and President of the Mu Deuteron Chapter. Wanek served as Section Chief for three years, serving Iowa, Iowa State and Nebraska Universities. Today Wanek is well known in the inter national scope of the fraternity, serving as parliamentarian of the last three Ekklesia. "Jerry was instrumental in the founding and development of the Delta Iota Chapter at Drake," said Fred Stines (Iowa '49). "He was one of the key graduate founders." Wanek currently is a partner of the Garten and Wanek Legal Firm in Des Moines. He and his firm have made and we are behind him," said President countless financial contributions to Delta Steve Carlson. Iota since its founding as a colony three Wanek's long record of Phi Gam leader ship began in college when he was President of the Interfraternity Council years ago. The chapter would like to extend their gratitude to Wanek and wish him luck. House Corporation Board; Talks continue over purchase of house DES MOINES - The talks over the future home of the Delta Iota Chapter remain at the forefront of the House Corporation Board's agenda. The current house at 1236 34th Street is owned by the Fraternity of Pi Kappa Phi (PKP). Delta Iota has been leasing it since its acqui Corporation Board. "We are cur rently negotiating with the Pi Kapps over a renewal of the lease and possible purchase of the house." According to Espy, a new lease would be preferable to an immedi ate purchase in that it would increase the negotiating power of sition in 1994. The deal followed the departure of PKP from Drake the Board. University at the insistence of the University. Bettendorf is currently leading the At present the future disposition of Delta Iota is uncertain. "The lease will soon have to be renewed," said Jonathan Espy, a Ohio State graduate Bob negotiations with PKP. Espy reported that if the route of a purchase were taken, a fund rais er would be necessary to cover a small portion of the down pay Delta Iota Anima is edited and published bi- annually by the Delta Iota Chapter of Phi local bank and the International Gamma Delta at Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta. Drake This summer a second avenue University. Any was investigated by the Board that involved the purchase of the for mer Sigma Phi Epsilon house, recently abandoned due to finan cial problems. After touring the house and much Iota Anima comments, inquiries or other statements concerning the content of Delta discussion, the Board decided to should he sent to abandon the idea. the Editor-in- "We decided not to pursue inter est in the Sig Ep house for reasons Chief. such as house structure and Jason Moss accommodations," said Espy. For the time being, no immediate end to negotiations appears to be Editor-in-Chief founding lather of the fraternity ment. The remainder would be in site between Pi Kappa Phi and and current member of the House subsidized through loans from a the Board. 1202 28th St. Des Moines,lA 50311 (515)271-2705 \r\npage 3 Delta Iota Anima "Nature Fall 1996 brought life Where are they now? back into Life after the books for AI Graduates perspective.' WhrnfM^ Where? By Steve Richie Mattbfiw Adams Denver, CO Joshua Beatter Des Moines,lA Teacher Last summer, my friend Louis came up with this idea that he wanted to take a small group of his closest friends with him to the Boundary Waters in Minnesota for a canoeing trip. I sent in my deposit, and was ready to go. The day in August finally came and University C«>n>i«tlejFSi>eclalist; tWi Coloration Rieardo Bravo ; Chicago, IL Scott Brown ^ ^ Des Moines, lA away we went. We drove thirteen hours Brett Casel>oit through the night from Indianapolis to Ely, Minnesota. The voyage was marked Brent Dingel ^ Francisco, CA and Henderson St. Paul, MN Underwriter; St. Paul Companies Undemrit^; OT by loud music, crazy truckers in Chitown, and a lot of fun. We drove in two \ndrcw Doonnn Minneapolis, MN vans and passed the hours by communi cating over CB radios to each other; with our appropriate "handles" of course! Christopher Edwards Sioux City, lA We arrived in Ely around ten the next morning and already had made life long memories. Ahead of us were five days on Hartford Regionai Alanagert McLeod TMO Jonathan Lsp; Des Moines, lA Christopljer Latham Next, we set out and 1 was excited in anticipation of nature, peacefulness, adventure, comradery, and a little hard work. The experience was brand new to me, and I openly admitted to being com pletely ignorant of any knowledge per taining to the great out-of-doors. It only rained the first day we set out. - '^ ; Adntinistratort Coneentra Medical Centers 'Des Moines, lA Underwjrfter; Ub^riy Ryan KohirM-n Des Moines,lA Piusmcial Corporatiott Ijaw Student; Drake .Vnthony Smith Columbus, OH the water. We grabbed our gear and took advantage of our last use of actual toilets for five days. Publie Relations^ Principal ^ Finaneial Croup Attaiyst; Wessels,Amold> ^ Mark Springer . University Mana^r;Shoe Works Company Des Moines, lA Pharmacist; Oseo Drug Corporation Des Moines, lA Future Law Student Chicago, IL Consultant; Hewitt and ■■'■■X Ishkan TopaJiaii Scott \ ipond ^ ^ ^ ' Associates We canoed between lakes and tackled a stars, the Milky Way, the northern lights, Remaining Alpha and Beta Class members to graduate this May and the stillness were amazing. As the week went on, our food supply decreased and our packs got lighter. The signify the end of an era for the Delta Iota Chapter. The remaining undergradu river upstream. It gave me an adrenaline boost and was a pleasant contrast from the steady lake canoeing. The nights were beautiful. Zillions of portages however, continued to be chal The graduation ceremony this May will ate members of the Alpha and Beta Classes, the Founding Fathers of the now it has come to be and it is unbeliev able," said Brian Scott. Since the four joined the then Delta Colony of Phi Gamma Delta, the number of members has surged from 24 in 1993 to nearly 60 in 1996. lenging. We took turns carrying the wetbags and the canoes, real "manly work." The trip built our friendships, our trust, our humbleness, and nature brought life back into perspective. I kept thinking of our forefathers and how they trudged the title of "Graduate Brother" and leave would be for all of us. However, I would n't trade it in for the world," said J.D. through the land without any maps or behind a lifetime of memories. Koerner. trails. I am lucky to be where I am, and "When we started out, I never thought it would grow to be this big. It all sounded great on paper at our fi rst meeting, but The "fab four" will be missed by the Chapter, and their influences on its mem bers and the chapter identity will live on. thankful for the beautiful things God has shown me. Chapter, will move on to the "real world." John Dawson, J. D. Koerner, Landon Ludvigson. and Brian Scott will inherit "I never knew what it would take to start a fraternity, or how much work it \r\n\96Z-6LZ (919) 11 £09 VI !s3U]oj[A[ saa i saouaijadxa 9^3[{pD JiioX ui ajcqs puB noA jaafu bi;:90UBqD jaq;^;:y(pru3 p|noM ^M. JisiA V-^ioi Tjqaci pui3 asnoq XjiujajGJj aqi Xq dojs oj noA joj uop -ujiAUi pauado UE,noA,oi puajxa oj qsiA\ jajdeq3 bjoi ujjaQ.pqj jo sjaqoiaiu aqx A ipdlimi 9J^nox BMO|'saujoiAj sea IIZZ ON ijujjed aivd aBeisod sn uoijezjueBjo liiOJduoN II£OS kavoj 'sauiop\[ saQ jaajJS q^i7e 9£Zl vnaa viaiwvo ihj Inside... • Graduate Spotlight on Jerold Wanek (Iowa ^80) Page 2 •House Corporation Board continues discussion over pur chase of house Page 2 •An introduction to the Eta Pledge Class, 18 strong Page 1 • Where are they Now? A Delta House improvements: Members of the Delta Iota Chapter worked over the summer to improve living conditions at the fra ternity house. Improvements included repairing potholes in the parking lot, painting and the addition of a new Phi Gam sign. Iota Graduate directory Page 3 •Alpha and Beta legacy Page 3