Lewisburg, Pa. — January 1995 ihe ^eltan Delta Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity at Bucknell University Taking Care of Old Greystone:"We Are Making Progress" By GeoflFMynott'54, Trustee As chair of the subcommittee of building and grounds for Bucknell University,I have learned a good bit about building maintenance and budgeting for the same. It probably doesn't come as a surprise to many that it would take at least a million dollars today to replace such a beautiful stone structure as our Greystone Mansion. Therefore, we have been working hard with the money raised in the "Campaign for the Nineties" to put "our" house back in the best possible shape. Please recall, very little money repaired, painted and "squared," and they look terrific. Living room furniture was replaced with new chairs and tables, and the furniture was reupholstered with more durable fabrics. Your Trustees hired a talented local carpenter to do much-needed repair work over a five-week period on the entrance hall walls, kitchen ceiling, interior windows, ufsstairs rooms and more. So we are making progress in getting back to where we all want the house to be, but more work still remains. Looming in the near future will be roof way! The right front deck was in bad shape and was repaired. All replacement, extensive paint ing, driveway repair and much plumbing work. If we establish a "Two Percent Sinking Fund" (by accounting standards, a minimum contribution per year the shutters were removed. for maintenance based on the went into the house for perhaps 20-plus years. This summer we replaced very old gutters and downspouts with copper all the Stu Campbell '52 (left) and Geoff Mynott'54 enoy a summer day on the front steps of Old Greystone. value ofthe house), we need to set aside $20,000 per year to keep up with wear and tear. This we intend to do once we are in total repair. In closing, all the Trustees would welcome our graduate brothers back to Lewisburg to observe the progress, and we sincerely wish that you'll continue to support our fund raising, keeping Delta proud and independent! Perge! Christy Mathewson '02 FEATURED IN BuCKNELL WORLD The July 1994 Bucknell World carried an article by Philip K. Eberly about Christy Mathewson '02,famous pitcher for the New York Giants and Phi Gamma Delta brother. The article credits Christy not only with an outstanding playing record — "373 victories (baseball's all-time highest); the fifth lowest earn run average (2.13); 345 games completed out of 551 started (an incredible .789 percent); only 1.6 bases on every nine innings; and 2,502 career strikeouts that rank him in the pitchers' top 20."— but also with reinventing the mostly badboy image that baseball players of that era had projected. Ofcourse he is also the namesake for Bucknell's football stadium. The Bisonhead room looks fantastic after summer renovations. If you didn't get a chance to read the article, be sure to look it up. It gives us one more reason to be proud to be a Fiji from Bucknell. \r\nChapter Begins Productive Year, Will Focus on Delta Career Campaign By Casey D. Galligan '95, Chapter President Once again, the Delta Chapter ofPhi Gamma Delta has begim an exceptional year, continuing our quest to excel in all aspects ofGreek life. In the majority of vital areas, the contributions and visions ofthe members ofDelta Chapter for the upcoming year will make a lasting impression on the university and the Lewisburg community. The cabinet has picked up right where they left off last year, entering this year planning to build upon the firm foundation laid by our predecessors. Purple Legionnaire Stu Campbell '52(from left), House Corporation President Tom Baker '77 and Trustee Geoff Mynott'54 met with the undergraduate cabinet; Corresponding Secretary Andy DeFaIco '95, Recording Secretary Pat RIley "95, Historian Matt Daley '95 and President Casey Galligan '95. Internal chapter operations of Delta Chapter remain the envy ofmany houses on campus. We have set lofty goals and objec tives for the upcoming year. Unparalleled athletic and campus involvement,superlative faculty and community relations, a strong group of brothers and an enthusiastic new pledge class as well as generous improvements to both the interior and exterior ofthe house are some ofthe highlights of Delta's past year. Much of the work was a result of the coordinated efibrts ofthe brothers and the Delta Associa tion. No other fiater-nity on campus can claim such remark able graduate support, and the undergraduate chapter is truly grateful. The chapter was recognized for its hard work last year by being named the Most-Improved Chap ter by Bucknell's Interfiatemity Council. Both graduate and undegraduate brothers worked on campus and in the commu nity to gain such respect. This year we plan on maintain ing our position by following through on our Delta Career Campaign. In this chapter networking program, under graduates and graduates with can benefit from the exp>erience ofestablished professionals. This year will undoubtedly be another proud one for Delta. We hope all our planning early in the semester culminates in successful events. We look forward to seeing many graduate brothers common career choices will be back at the Old Greystone Mansion, not just at Homecom ing but throughout the year! put in touch so undergraduates Perge Delta Chapter Does Its Part for the Community Join us for By Brian Keating '96 Pig Dinner laturday, April 8 At the House $500 raised went to the the area. In the spring of Lewisburg Little League, a very worthwhile organization. Delta Chapter does not just 1994, we participated in a series of workshops on philanthropy committee (Brian Keating '96,Shane Kasper '95, help the Lewisburg Little League monetarily. Last spring, Brian Gay '96 and Steve Caruso '95, Mike Aman Steve Caruso '95 coached the Once again Delta Chapter is participating in diverse activities to benefit the community of Lewisburg and its residents. domestic violence and raised '96,Ted Janowsky '96, Gino Athletics, our Fiji-sponsored Lensink '96 and Pat Shannahan team. Other brothers have '96) were hard at work assisted as coaches and money for the shelter in a walk-a-thon. We hope to take part in these events again next spring. Finally, with the help of Pat Shannahan '96, we would like to bring back an old Fiji bringing a touch ofItaly back umpires as well. tradition, the Three-on-Three Basketball Tournament. The P.O. Box 17, Lewisburg, PA to Greystone Mansion. Every brother and pledge chipped in to do his part to make the Luigi Fiji dinner on November Fiji is also contributing to Susquehanna Valley Women 17837-0017. 18 and 19 a success. The entire The Dekan Is published for members and friends of Delta Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity at Bucknell University. Address changes, news items and photos are always welcome and should either be sent in the enclosed envelope or mailed to Graduate Records Office, Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity, Page 2 The members of the in Transition, a battered women's shelter and sexual assault counseling center in planning stages for this event have already begun. The tourney is scheduled for sometime in the spring. January 1995 \r\nI. Ober Nismy'37 Bequest: Dedication that Lasts a Li^ "The forces that have been greatest in we take, we must not take for Brother Nissleyjeft 35 percent of my ffe have been God and the college fraternity that moulded me." granted. What we must always remember is that the first thing his estate"^ver $6(IjDOfr7