Grad Gram Mar '95 Phi Gamma Detta 527_N. Peachtree Cookeville, TN 38501 (615) 526-1251 Upcoming Dates Mar 31, Apr1,2 Formal -- Lake Tansi (Crossville) all graduates welcome! Dinner $13, Saturday Night Condo and Golf reservations still available for more info, call house (615-526-1251) ° Apr 21, 22, 23 Pig Dinner Weekend Golf , Brotherhood, and Good Times Please confirm by April 1. e Summer Rush Events June 3 Nashville 17 Chattanooga 24 ~=— Knoxville July 8 Cookeville ° Oct 27, 28, 29 Homecoming Weekend In a reception held February 17, Theta Tau charter member Michael Macindoe was honored by the University as Outstanding Young Alumnus. Mike graduated from’ Tech with a bachelor of science in civil engineering in 1984. He earned a master of science in environmental engineering from the University of -Tennessee-in:1993. a Mike is a Senior Engineer for Bechtel National, Inc. He is responsible for preparation of plans and specifications for the remediation and restoration of the Montclair/West Orange and Glen Ridge, New Jersey Superfund sites. He has served in several responsible positions for the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and has agreed to serve as president of the Knoxville Branch for 1995. Mike was awarded the ASCE Young Engineer Award for 1994. Mike won the Phi Gamma Delta is "Brotherhood" award in 1983 and was a vital part of the chartering of this chapter. He is a native of Fairfax, Va., and is married to the former Lisa Chambers, a 1984 graduate of Tennessee Tech. A reception was held at the House after the awards banquet and many new friendships were formed. \r\nCongratulations to Scott Brewer ournew Purple Legionnaire! you can contact Scott @ (615) 520-3754 429 N. Walnut Cookeville, TN 38501 Spring Pledge Class Officers President Eric Allison Knoxville, Tn Treasurer Greg Oulette Gordonsville, Tn Rec. Sec. Brian Douglas Crossville, Tn Cor. Sec. Duane Waddle Greenville, Tn Historian Chris Head Orlando, FI The Spring Pledge class is holding a service auction Wed Mar 22. Brothers and Pledges will offer their time to the community and proceeds will benefit MS. Theta Tau founder Randy Wilmore has announced his candidacy for Council-at-Large seat in the September, Davidson County Election. You may contact Randy at (615)868-6853 to show your support. April 21,22,23 Pig Dinner promises to be one of the best ever. Brad Dozier, Rick Michie and a committee of thousands have put in the time to make your weekend . unforgettable. Plan now for a getaway; this is a chance to reconnect with your, best friends, and make some new ones. Better yet, pick up the phone and call . your big brother, little brother, roommates, and anyone else you would like to see when you return to Cookeville. . ig Di i iL 1. Dinner reservations may be made thru April 7, but "favor" orders must be placed by the first of April. Brothers, if you are unable to attend Pig Dinner, please send a brief note and current picture and we will post these on the bulletin boards for all to share. \r\nMailing Add if the address on your mailing label is incorrect, Please send us your corrected info. We are searching for addresses for the following brothers, can you help us? Matthew Buckles Ben Burton Robert T. Burton Richard Buttrey Dan Christian Dennis Daniels Mark Griffith Michael Hess Russell !sabell Milton B. Johnson Charlie Scheffer Paul Stott Summer Rush Plans are already being made for summer rush events. If you have the name of a potential rushee, or would like to be a part of these events, please contact Summer Rush Chairman Keith Edmondson @ (615) 528-2478. Tentative dates: June 3 Nashville 17. Chattanooga 24 Knoxville July 8 Cookeville Regional Academy 10 Theta Tau brothers attended the Regional Leadership Academy in February (including 5 of the newly initiated brothers). Led by our Chapter Advisor Tony Marable (two-time Crowder Cup winner!), the chapter received a great boost in morale and dedication from these brothers. The retreat was held at Lake Tiak- -o'Khata near Louisville, Mississippi. Brothers who gave up a weekend of studying to improve themselves and the chapter were: Tom Caldwell, Keith Edmondson, Kelly Irvin, Jeremy Jenkins, Gary Mitchell, Jon Nease, Mark Redferrin, Chris Rogers, Richard Suttles, and Jerry Turney. Plans.are being ~ made to attend this summers Fiji Academy. House Improvements | Spearheaded by Dewayne Coffey, John Rector, and Lee Wray, construction has begun on the Fraternity House. By Pig Dinner, the new roofing and siding should be complete, with more improvements to follow. The chapter is very enthused and urge all graduates to come and see the "new" house. Hal Balthrop has joined with the above graduates to reform and recreate TFI. Meeting biweekly, they are working closely with the chapter to focus our efforts. \r\nScholarship Update The chapter is making a concerted push to further improve our standings. Brothers were third overall in fraternity scholarship, and we are committed to improve our scholarship. Brothers are holding each other accountable through posted QPA goals and weekly brag lists. New Chairman Gary Mitchell has been updating the chapters filing system, and focusing our efforts through Study Skills seminars held at the house. Dr. Kranz of the counseling center has held two sessions at the house recently, with good turnout among the pledges and brothers. Weekly "Quiet Hours" have been installed at the house from 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays thru Thursdays to facilitate studying. Brothers, Greetings from Theta Tau! My name is Richard Suttles and | am the Service Chairman for 1995. | am sending you this update to let you know where the chapter stands in terms of service. As you know, service is an area where Phi Gams have always excelled, and the past year has been no different. We started the year with the Annual Fiji Island Week, during which we raised over $1,000 for Multiple Sclerosis as well as $3,000 gained from the largest Armory party in Cookeville's history. The fraternity also held a canned food drive in October in which 2000+ cans of food were donated to the Cookeville Rescue Mission. We also collected meal ticket punches from students on campus to serve almost 250 Christmas meals to needy families in the community, and we've cleaned our "Adopt-a-Highway" three times so far this year. E On March 2, we held another Armory party with the "Velcro.Pygmies". in conjunction with KICKS 106.9 radio. Actual funds raised are unknown at the time of this letter, but the money raised will be going to Multiple Sclerosis. ! hope this little update has in some way lifted your spirits and given some insight to how well our brothers, your brothers, are supporting the community. Be good to yourselves and | hope to see you all soon at Pig Dinner. Sincerely, Richard Suttles \r\nFriday April 21st: 4:00pm-9:00pm 9:00pm-1 1:30pm Saturday April 22nd: 8:00am-1 2:00pm 12:00pm-4:00pm 5:00pm-7:00pm 8.30pm-9:00pm 9:00pm-???? Sunday April 23rd: 11:00am Merchandise: Pig Dinner T-Shirt Pig Dinner Golf Towels Deluxe Nylon Cooler Extra: Pig Dinner April 21,22,23 Graduate Registration at the House Welcome Graduate Party at the House (everyone is invited to attend) Golf at Ironwood (Cost $9.00) Pizza and Volleyball at the House ( Cost $4.00 per person) (everyone is invited to attend) Pig Dinner at Nick's Restaurant (Cost $20.00) (Brothers only. Coat and tie requested) Sweetheart Presentation at the House (everyone is invited to attend) Pig Dinner Party at the House (everyone is invited to attend) Ist Annual Graduate Send Off Brunch at Qunicy's (Cost $5.69 per person. Very casual and everyone is invited to attend) (Cost $11.00 per) (Cost $4.50 per) (Cost $8.00 per) There are rooms available for a discounted rate at the Executive Inn located next to Nick's Restaurant - Mention Phi Gamma Delta Graduate Weekend to get the discount. City Wife's Name (If attending) 1 would like to play g : 1 would like a golf towel 1 (we) will attend Sat Pizza Lunch I will attend Pig Dinner 1 (we) will attend the Sun Brunch _ T-Shirts--size Deluxe Cooler 1] would like__ 1 would like Cost $4.50 each Cost $4.00 each Cost $20.00 Cost $6.90 each $5.% Cost $11.00 each Cost $8.00 Please send us your registration form and check as soon as possible so we can make this the best Pig Dinner Weekend ever. Send them to: Phi Gamma Delta Pig Dinner Weekend 527 N. Peachtree Cookeville, TN 38501 \r\na=