Delta Iota Anima Spring 1995 Drake University • Phi Gamma Delta NEWS BRIEFS Chapter house: The House Corporation President, Chris Edwards (Drake '94), announced that Drake's Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta is formulating plans to pur chase the current house at 1236 34th Street. Th^^pe is currently being leased fnSif|lW|Fraternity of Pi Kappa Phi.^e,j]r^to page 2. Not for^saM:flj^^|||eportedftnaUheproperty^^i Strlet^hich waj^aquii|^ b^Jhi GaM^lfa ijr 1993,W solt^r I^sed The'lot s I and Kappa Alpha Thota son Norris Pig Dinner a time for Brotherhood, reflection Alpha Chapter graduate among those who attended the traditional Norris Pig Dinner as fellow Phi Gamms reflected on Delta lota's long road to chapterhood at Drake University. by Jason Moss used to reflect on the long trail to Editor-in-Chief chapterhood for Drake's chapter of On April 1 Delta Iota Chapter's sec ond Annual Norris Pig Dinner com menced at Christopher's Bar and Phi Gamma Delta. Restaurant in Des Moines. Phi Gamma Delta to establish rather the tne undergraduates of Delta lota Chapter. Graduates' Alma Maters included the Waiiek (Iowa '80). University of Iowa, Iowa State University, Drake University, and Washington and Jefferson College. One guest of particular interest was Edgar Herrman (Washington and Jefferson '43) who was a member of the Alpha Chapter founded in 1848. Former Delta Colony and Delta lota Chapter President Jonathan Espy was recognized for his extraordinary efforts in getting Phi Gamm rolling at the event consisted of several gradu ate brothers from various schools and Others recognized included Josh Benner and Scott Colwell for having the highest GPA's of the active mem bers and the associate members, meet graduate brothers and share experiences. Some time was also respectively. Jon Espy organized the dinner. Chapter President to be secret Phi Gamma Delta has had the sec Educator Scott Colwell at 271-2271. Drake. chance for Delta Iota members to thirdls^Sei^in ^ a row row. ond largest pledge class at Drake University. Spring Rush produced ten fresh pledges for Delta Iota. Remember, Rush is 364.76 days a year! If you know of any students who you feel would make good Phi Gamms please contact Pledge "1 think that one of the selling points to why Drake chose to allow than Tao Alpha Omicron was that with Phi Gamm,once you graduate, membership in the fraternity goes on," said Purple Legionnaire Jerry The cost was $20 and attendance at The formal dinner event offered a Spring Rhshj^^ws; For Volume 2• Issue I by Jason Moss Editor-in Chief Delta lota voted at the end of the nity," said Brent Hendricks (Drake '97)."We do not need a hierarchy to get things done as we are all Phi fall semester to keep the name of the Gamma Delta Brothers." Chapter President secret. The President is therefore known only to tration should need to talk to the Phi Gamms. "The decision is based on the belief that everyone is an equal Phi Gamm and that everyone is capable of answering questions about the frater In the event that the Drake adminis Chapter President, they are defered to another member of the fraternity. The ritual is not a national practice, but rather a bond held only by the brothers of Delta lota. AS# •rake's own Fyi Is »# sV 'Ik k pproachin \r\npage 2 Delta Iota Anima Spring 1995 Fraternity has eyes set on community service by Jason Moss Editor-in-Chief The sign says "The International Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta...A Leadership Fraternity." What seperates Phi Gamm from the rest of the houses on Greek Street is that one word; leadership. That leadership extends to helping others. This year Delta Iota has concentrated heavily on its community service. Fall semester a total of 350 hours were accumulated. "We feel that we are in such a fortunate situation that we have not only the opportunity but the duty to help others in their situ ations," said Andy Doonan, last semester's Community Service Chairman. Projects this school year have included a Planned Parenthood book drive, parking cars at Nighteyes, Kid's Fest volunteer work, a food pantry. Habitat for Humanity work, and hospital woik. "Being in a fraternity isn't all fun and games and at one point we need to give back to the community," said present Community Service Chairman Steve Carlson. Carlson has led Delta Iota to 93 hours of service thus far this semester. The next community service event is scheduled for April 23 from 3-9:00 p.m. for Cystic Fibrosis. Carlson reported that the chapter will have accumulated a total of 173 hours fol lowing this project. For further information about Delta lota's community service or if you have suggestions for future projects please contact Steve Carlson at 271-2155. Delta Iota Anima by Ryan Rohlfsen Drake '96 What is the Internet? Delta Iota is surfing the Internet In the age of the information superhighway, • An informations highway through which keeping in contact with people is becom users can access a series of local networks ing easier and more efficient. The cork bulletin board is being replaced by the electronic bulletin board. At Delta Iota we utilize Drake University's advanced computer network access system to keep everyone up to date on various topics. Whether it is social events, community service, or R/C, we use E-Mail as a quick and easy method to keep in touch outside of meetings. In addition, we send out the minutes for our meetings to all members and several graduates, an archon, and our Field "RJR004@ACAD.DRAKE.EDU". Chapter of Phi: Gamma Delta at Drake University. Any through a modem. •People call the local net to gain access to inquiries or the Internet. concerning the comments, f other statements • Once in the Internet people can access ultra-new data and converse with experts from any field. • Today the average Drake student living in the Residence Halls spends as much or more time on the Internet as they do on the phone. Secretary. If you would like to contact Delta Iota with any comments, or to receive our minutes, contact me at: is edited and ^ published biannually by the ; Deltalota j; v content ofDelta Iota Anima should be sent to| the Editor-inChief. Jason Moss Editor-in-Chief | 123634th SL Information courtesy of Drops ofInk, Libertyville Community High School, Libertyville, Illinois. DesMoines,lA 50311 (515)J271-2673 \r\nDelta Iota Anima M page 3 Spring 1995 viu-, In 1976 the dream of establishing Phi Gamma Delta at Drake University fell short. Six years later it was again attempted, but to no avail. Then, on April -Kti 21, 1993 Drake's Inter- Fratemity Council voted to invite Phi Gamm to colonize. Finally, on August 13,1994 the 128th Ekklesia recognized the Delta Colony's accom plishments and efforts by unanimously approving its requestfor a charter. It was given on November 5. The dream was a reality. be- a Pfai Gaoim; M«noer,s.rf the Alpha.Bm,aitd Charter Members Fall 1994 Pledge Class Matthew Adams Steve Carlson Joshua Banner Kavi Chawla Clayton Bowers Scott Colwell i Clint Gilbert Ricardo Bravo Corey Harris Jeremy Heintz jj ^ John Dawson Matt Hoffman «| Brent Dingel Charles Leverton V Andrew Doonan Tony Litwiller 1 Marc Dorau Jason Moss ' Christopher Edwards Minh Nguyen Jonathan Espy William Rolloff Vinson Goddard John Swiatek Robert Brown Brett Casebolt 't "'-t a )i Brent Hendricks Jason Koemer Christopher Latham Landon Ludvigson Ryan Rohlfsen i* mJ Brian Scott A Brent Sailer *- Anthony Smith Mark Springer Ishkan Topalian Scott Vipond / k * % t t \r\nBuud:^jivt{j ^9:idvi{j dotaj^ds fi^untutuoj JLdUUtQ StfJ^ StMOf^ dptsui • • • PHI GAMMA DELTA Nonprofit Organization US Postage 1236 34th Street PAID Des Moines,Iowa 50311 Permit No 2217 Des Moines, Iowa