ffi ALPHA NEWS Published by the Alpha Nu Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, 1801 Mesa Vista NE, Albuquerque NM, 87106 Vol. 29, No. 2 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO Spring 1995 ALPHA NU WINS PRESIDENTS' CUP EGR THIRD YEAR IN A ROW FIVE OUT OF THE LAST SIX YEARS 1994 provided yet another opportunity for Alpha Nu to participate in a near clean sweep of this year's Greek Awards Banquet that was held March 4th. Those fraternities that have achieved a high status of excellence over the past year were recognized at the banquet and the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta was again more recognized that any other. Among the awards that our fraternity won this year was the University's Presidents' Cup, the award that goes to the best all-around chapter on campus and the highest level of achievement that can be acquired by a fraternity at U.N.M. This marks the fifth time in six years that Alpha Nu has received the Presidents' Cup, and the third year in a row, making us the most winning fraternity of the Nineties! Other awards won by the chapter were the I.F.C. Overall Scholarship trophy, the I.F.C. Pledge Scholarship Awards for both the spring and fall of '94, the I.F.C. Highest Initiated Member G.P.A. Award, the I.F.C. Chapter Operations and Admin istration Award, the All-Fraternity Greek Cup, and the Award of Excellence for scoring over 85% of the points possible on the President's Report. The chapter also received second place in the large group category of Greek Sing. The evening was capped with the unveil ing of our new greek letters on our Chapter House during an exciting fireworks displays. We hope you'll drop by and see our trophies and new let ters at the Pig Dinner April 29th. The members of Alpha Nu feel that they have risen to a new plane of excellencewithin the fraternity system and this year's award banquet has proven the feeling true. We intend to con tinue this trademark of achievement into the fu ture and keep our chapter the best in the South west. \r\nPage 2 ALPHA FromThe Editor Brothers, Well, I know it is hard to believe that we have sent out two newsletters in one semester, but hopefully this will be sign of things to come. The undergraduate chapter is bursting with energy and we all are inter ested in keeping up the communication between the graduates and the undergraduates. I am pleased to an nounce a new aspect of communication and graduate support in the fraternity. Several graduate brothers are setting up an Electronic Board of Chapter Advisors. The E-BCA will be holding monthly conference calls and other forms of communication so graduate broth ers in all parts of the country will be able to advise the local chapter and work with committee heads and cabi net members on projects. In fact, both newsletters this semester were made possible by individual contribu tions from the founders of the E-BCA. The chapter is excited about this E-BCA and hopes that this will give graduates a direct link to ourchapter no matter where they are. If you are interested in being a part in what will likely be the first E-BCA in FIJI land please con tact me at (505) 272-9694. Thank you to the graduates that have written to me regarding our last newsletter, namely Brother Jeff D. Harris ('69) and Brother H.V. Hopkins (Ari zona '44). It is always great to hear from you, our graduates. I would also like to thank the brothers in NEWS ALPHA NU NEWS BRIEFS Alpha Nu recently received a new Purple Le gionnaire. Brother John Benavidez, who graduated in May '94, has agreed to take on the position on an in terim basis until the position can be filled permanently. The chapter appreciates John's constant commitment to the fraternity and are eager to have his help in our continued climb to excellence. Along with Alpha Nu receiving a new P.L., we have a new section chief. Brother Jeff Garrett (Mis souri '90), who resides in Denver, Colorado and is the Manager of Media Relations for US WEST Communi cations, will now be advising the chapter and working with us to maintain the level of excellence that we have achieved. The chapter is happy about this change and looksforward to many great years to comewithBrother Garrett's help. The fraternity also has been changing on an International level. There are now two undergraduate archons. The first in FIJI history is Brother Kevin Barnnett, who currently is pursuing a degree in premedicine from Texas Christian University and will graduate this May. Kevin plans on attending one of many medical schools that he has been accepted to. the housewho contributed to this newsletter, especially Brother Barnnett met many Alpha Nu brothers at the recently held Regional Academy in Sante Fe. Kevin's Brother Steve Caine ('97) and Brother Sean Calocci term on the Archonate will end this summer and a re ('95). placement for a two year term is now being considered. Fraternally, Matt Jackson, Editor Graduate Relations Chairman MESSAGE FROM THE TREASURER Perge! CLASS CAPTAINS Sean A. Stewart ('83) 729 Mark Avenue Northeast Albuquerque, NM 87123 (505)293-2435 Jeff Stritmatter ('92) 5800 Osuna Northeast Apt. 251 Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505)888-7698 Greetings, As the new Treasurer of Alpha Nu, I came in intending to make some changes, and I am happy to report that I have been successful so far. Due to the proficient payment by the majority of the brothers in the house and the help of Brother Tom Joule ('69), we have been able to have carpet laid in nearly all of the new section of the chapter house. In addition, carpet has been replaced in the upstairs old section, and is scheduled to be laid in the downstairs old section soon. \r\nALPHA Page 3 NEWS As for other improvements, the ceiling tiles in the front com mon areas have been removed, and the ceiling has been tex tured and painted. Also, phone lines and cable lines are soon going to be run to each and every room separately, so that the "wire jungle" that we have now in the hallways and court yard will be a thing of the past. THE PRESIDENT'S CORNER Once again, the men of the Alpha Nu chapter of Phi Gamma Delta are proud to an nounce that we have been selected as the out As for our financial status with International Head quarters, all is well. The large debt that has plagued us for years is now gone, and we are hoping to maintain a positive financial image with headquarters, in hopes that we may be considered one of the best, if not the best chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, as we all know we should. Fraternally, Kevin Hayes Chapter Treasurer Perge! GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT Brain Gonzales ('88) is currently working in Sante Fe as an agent with Northwestern Mutual Life and is Vice President of Finan cial Concepts Inc. specializing in uses of products in the insur ance industry with business and estate planning. Brother Gonzales is akso currently president of the housing corporation and remains very busy in community events. Brian can be contacted at P.O. Box 5353, Sante Fe, NM 87502. Dave Walde ('83) will marry Margo Wyckoff of Saturday, July 22, 1995. Dave is Corporate Controller for DM Management Co. in Hingham, MA. Congratulations Dave and Margo! Ryan Ramey ('82) is Directorof Sales and Development of Pilot Corporation in Knoxville, TN. Jay Walsh ('82) is Director of Sales for CarterRice PaperCo. of Wilmington, MA. Jeff Thompson ('93) has been promotedfrom FieldSecretary to Director of Chapter Services at Headquarters in Lexington, KY. Congratulations J.T.I. All of us at Alpha Nu are proud of your continued success. And just in case you need to get out of a ticket or file for bank ruptcy, we thought we would include several graduate brothers who are currently practicing law in Albuquerque: Kevin J. Hanratty 262-0876 Richard L. Puglisi 242-2177 Alfred Sanchez 242-1979 Steve S. Taylor 242-3441 Paul T. Yarbrough 884-0777 standing fraternity at the University of New Mexico. Our continued success in all areas can definitely be attributed to a strong foundation created by the successes by the graduates of the Alpha Nu chapter. Now, the men of Phi Gamma Delta intend to take this chapter far beyond the awards of the university and into the upper echelon of our international frater nity. We intend to take this next step by in creasing graduate relations and participation in chapter functions. Through the support of the graduates, the Alpha Nu chapter can become one of the most prominent chapters on the con tinent. Currently, there are only a handful of graduates that continue to support and involve themselves in this, their chapter. The chapter is not asking for donations (nor denying them of course), we simply would like to see that the graduates of the Alpha Nu chapter continue to have an underlying love for their fraternity. This chapter is, by no means, in financial or legal trouble and that should not be the only time the graduates feel obligated to be involved. Fm sure at one point, when you too were "ac tive" members, somebody said to you, "You get out of it what you put in to it." This state ment holds true regardless of whether you are an undergraduate or graduate brother. The sense of pride we each felt when Phi Gamma Delta was named the most outstanding frater nity at U.N.M. is something that we will all remember forever and we would like you to share in the successes of your fraternity. If you can, please attend this year's Pig Dinner and support our chapter. Fraternally, Brad Hennington Chapter President Perge! \r\nALPHA Page 4 NEWS The spring 1995 pledge class is: SCHOOL, FRATERNITY, SELF Our continuing effort towards scholarship was rewarded once again for the fall '94 semester when the actives had the highest G.P.A. out of all fraternities with an outstand ing 2.95 cumulative G.P.A. Pledges also were first out of all fraternities on campus with a 2.85 cumulative G.P.A. Scholarship has always been a high priority for FIJI and will continue to be in the future. ^ Joe Boese, a Computer Science major from Mendota, Illinois. ✓ Mountain Home, Idaho. ^ Charles Lewis, a Criminology major from Espanola, New Mexico. ✓ SPRING 1995 PLEDGE CLASS Sean Hurley, a Criminology major from T.C. Roth, an Engineering major from Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Spring 1995 pledge class consists of six men from diverse backgrounds who are enthusiastic to learn about our fraternity. They are eagerly fulfilling the objectives of their pledgeship and look forward to the day when they may rightfully be called brothers. The spring 1995 pledge class is led by Pledge Educator Tyler Johnson ('97). John Veesey, a Pre-Dentistry major from /Albuquerque, New Mexico. ^ John Watkins, an undecided major from El Paso, Texas. Norris Pie Dinner-April 29.1995 Invitation within. the FRATERNITY OF ForUS.addresscs only PHI GAMMA DELTA ALPHA NU CHAPTER P.O. Box 26205 Albuquerque, NM 87125 /:iai ?P. ^ . Kolo) >^6 OA fix 1^5X1 LtA)r\ Postmaster: Address Correction Requested CONGRATULATIONS T' WHO WILL BE OR tii 11II11111111111i 111111 iIis111111111111i 11111 /!111