The Chi Mu Fiji Fall 2015 “Not for college days alone” Graduate Relations C hairman Brothers, My name is Luke Johns and I am the new graduate relations chairman for the Chi Mu chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. Through this next school year, I recognize and appreciate the importance of maintaining a strong relationship with the graduate chapter as we continue to improve our standing with the University. William Black did an outstanding job reconnecting the active chapter with the graduate chapter and my goal is to continue the strong relationship during my time in this position. In this newsletter, we will inform you about recent Chi Mu events, the success the chapter has accomplished in campus activities as well as relevant information pertaining to the chapter. One of the mottos Chi Mu has is “not for college days alone,” which is why I urge you to reach out to me if at any time you are in Columbia and would like to stop by the house, use an active brother for assistance or anything of the sort. I may be reached at 734-945-1476 or lxjt28@mail.missouri.edu. Perge! Luke Johns Graduate Relations Chi Mu wins G.A.M.M.A. I am proud to announce that Chi Mu placed first in the 2015 Greeks Advocating Mature Management Of Alcohol (Gamma) challenge during alcohol awareness month. Performance was measured by active brothers showing up to sanctioned events such as the Gamma walk, Midnight Yoga, lunch speakers and policemen presentations on responsible consumption to name a few. Active brother and Treasurer-elect Scott Peetz was the primary person in charge of facilitating Gamma. “Our chapter has had problems mismanaging the use of alcohol which has gotten us into trouble,” Peetz said. “They gladly provided us the opportunities to raise awareness and make the needed culture change around the house.” Besides just putting teams together for the Gamma Walk, we went out of our way to supply the man-power to help put on the event, a notion we were aware wasn’t required nor did it earn us any additional points. The Wellness Resource Center awards the Gamma winner 500 dollars. We decided to donate the money back to them in an effort to give them more opportunity to put on Gamma type activities. Chi Mu had over 50 percent of our members at each Gamma event throughout the challenge. When the announcement was made that Chi Mu won, guest speakers came to one of our Monday chapter meeting to tell us the news, saying we “won in a landslide.” \r\nDad’s Weekend Success Intramural Champions During Labor Day weekend, Chi Mu continued During the fall semester, Chi Mu fielded two with the annual tradition of “Dad’s Weekend” where intramural football teams through Mizzou Rec Sports. active brothers had their fathers in town for activities Both teams won the championship in their respective put on my the chapter. The Fraternity funded activities leagues. It was the second year in a row that the Fiji A team won the championship, such as a welcome dinner at 505 Rollins Street, a and the third year in a row tailgate for the first 2015 Mizzou football game and the Fiji B team made it to skeet shooting at Prairie Grove Shotgun Sports. Chi the championship, this Mu plans on continuing the tradition of hosting Dad’s time winning it in 2015. Weekend in the fall and Mom’s Weekend in the spring. “Thriving in intramurals is important because it’s good On Sept. 7, 2015, Chi Mu put on the first annual Fiji campus recognition for Island Week philanthropy that consisted of profit shares the fraternity,” Fiji A with local restaurants, late-night barbeque event and a team participant Miles purple princess pageant talent show. The week was capped off with a sand volleyball double-elimination tournaMcAdams said. “We do ment that consisted of 15 teams of 7 different sororities well in football specifically because Fiji has a lot of competing, with Kappa Delta emerging victorious. The talented athletes that play well together as a team.” philanthropy raised over 6,000 dollars, with all proWith the A team projected to graduate six seniors ceeds going to the United Service Organizations (USO). this spring, there will be opportunities for returning “It’s important to establish and continue traditions active members to step up and participate on the A within the Chi Mu chapter, especially when it comes team next fall. Upcoming intramural leagues in the to philanthropy. It creates a positive image for Greek spring include football, volleyball and soccer. It is chapters in this day and age,” Philanthropy Chairexpected Chi Mu will field teams in those leagues. man Max Oldani said. “Philanthropy is what sets the Greek Life community apart from other student organizations and the Chi Mu chapter is no exception.” Fiji Island Week Philanthropy A Note on Recruitment With the Fall 2015 pledge class set, the Chi Mu Chi Mu is working in conjunction with The Wellness recruitment committee is looking for outstanding Resource Center at MU for philanthropic events in the gentleman whom they feel would be an excellent spring. Late April-early May is the projected timeframe. fit in our chapter. When recruiting, Chi Mu has a special emphasis on recruiting members we think fits the fraternity’s values of friendship, knowledge, Spring Semester Classes Begin – Jan. 19, 2016 service, morality and excellence. Currently the 2016 Executive Board is sworn in – January 2016 committee consists of Ryan Edwards and Jimmy and they are always open to recommendations Spring Break – Mar. 26-Apr. 3. that someone makes on behalf of someone. Mom’s Weekend – Dates TBD If you would like to refer someone whom Pig Dinner – April 16, 2016 you think fits the fraternity’s values, Edwards and Greek Week – Late April 2016 O’Reilly may be contacted at rdeb78@mail.missouri. edu and jkomb7@mail.missouri.edu respectively. Spring Final Examinations – Begin May 9. Future Chapter Events