Boilermaker Fiji Published by the Lambda lota Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta at Purdue University WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA rAwn/tafu SPRING 1995 GRADUATES INVOLVED WITH CHAPTER This year, the Lambda Iota Chapter graduate brothers made a great turn out. We saw many of them at our fall ates and have raised close to $2,900 football games this season and as usual, it was a great time for all of the for this year's race. Among the dona tions was a check from Roger Penske and his racing firm. We are still re ceiving donations at this time and we brothers involved. are sure to have a successful race this Not only do the brothers enjoy meeting new graduates, but seeing year. regulars is also exciting. Our greatest graduate turnout was the October 29th, 1994, Homecoming game against Iowa. We entertained the graduates with a buffet style lunch and social hour before and after the game. It was a good time for all involved even though Purdue tied Iowa in the game Overall, it has been a very success ful and enjoyable year and we are looking forward to Pig Dinner where we are assured, as usual, of a tremen dous graduate turnout. Dana J. Schneider III Graduate Relations Chairman I that afternoon. With football season ending, bas ketball season was right around the corner. Many graduate brothers came over to the fraternity before and after the game to visit with brothers. So far Purdue's basketball season is off to a good start and we are looking forward to seeing many more graduates this semester. This year, we also sent a mailing out to graduates regarding our Grand Prix go-cart race in April. We have received many donations from gradu Active brothers of Lambda Iota Chapter salute our graduate brothers. Fiji Makes Scholarship a Top Priority There is one value of Phi Gamma their fingertips." The remodeling done brothers to access e-mail, talk to pro Delta that we, as Phi Gamma Deltas, to our study room has given brothers more table and desk space with which abilities are practically limitless. are always pursuing. That value is knowledge. At the Lambda Iota Chap to work. There are also numerous fil ter, and I am sure we are not alone, the ing cabinets and new shelves contain persistent race for academic excel lence is on! With some remodeling done to the ing an endless supply of books and literature at everyone's disposal. Our Doc Crowder study room and our new additions to our computer room, one cannot help but take advantage of the ties to use the wealth of information opportunities which are literally "at house up to the Internet allowing new computers have given us the abili available on CD-ROM. They also have a modem which has linked the fessors, get research material, etc.The Everysemester, we havea Scholar ship Dinnerto honor the brothers that achieved a semester grade point aver age over 3.0. This semester, we plan to honor 30 of our present 70 mem bers. There are numerous plans in the works for scholarship here at Lambda Iota and we are looking forward to the (Continued on page 2) \r\nPage 2 Spring 1995 BOILERMAKER FIJI Lambda Iota Strong in Spring '95 Intramurals The brothers at the Lambda Iota Chapter once again showed strong support of the intramural program. The Purdue Phi Gams ended the 1993- 94 year ranked 10th out of 20 fratemities in division I intramural competi tion. The intramural program is cur rently in the top 10 and has been one of the strongest in Lambda lota's re cent history. Although we are only half way through the second semester, the participation in the house is up over 25 percent from last year. During the first semester of this year, the Phi Gams flexed their intra mural muscles in many different ways. improvement from the past and more promise for the future of intramurals Jeff Rule won the 110-meter high at Lambda Iota. Lambda lota entered hurdles and also won in the 200-meter low hurdles. Matt Boatman received more basketball teams (eight) than any other house on campus, with an amaz second place in the shot put. Thanks to the help of these brothers, we finished in third place in the intramural track and field meet. In the sport of horse shoes, Erik Fleming made it to the final eight out of 400 participants. The Fiji volleyball team made it into the sweet 16 round. The second ing six or seven of these teams con tinuing on to the playoffs. We have also had strong showings in table ten nis, squash and bowling. With the probability of a strong showing in slow-pitch Softball, the rest of the se mester shows nothing less than great promise! semester has shown nothing but great Intramural Chairman Dan Overbeck Welcome Fiji Initiates Lambda lota Chapter welcomes the following initiates into the brother m hood of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. First, StephenAthan from Bluffton, IN, has chosen management as his field of study, as has Joshua Bartels from Carmel, IN, Joseph Dumoulin and Shain Wells from Kokomo, and Jeffrey Hooks and Patrick McCIain from San Diego, CA. Sharing rides from Lowell, IN, will be political science major Robert Balfanz and Cory Duncan, a pre-pharmacy student. Engineering majors in clude John Barbee, Robert Lewis III, William Van Valer and Jonathan White, all from Indianapolis. Clayton Bartel, from Chagrin Falls, OH, is a science major. Also engineering stu dents are Brent Bramer from Floyd's Knobs, IN, Martin Cervenka from Rockaway, NJ, Michael Dawson from Carmel, IN, Matthew Dix from Phi Gamma Delta driver Bennett Taylor, a sophomore in the School of Technology, shows his emotion after finding out his qualification time. PRIORITY (Continuedfrom page 1) semesters ahead. Our doors are always open, so please feel free to stop by whenever you have the chance. Remember, "It's not for college days alone!" George D. Moore III Scholarship Chair Boilermaker Fiji is published b^ Phi Gamma Delta at Purdue Univer struction technology student, and sity for members and friends. News items, photos and change of address notices should be sent to Lambda Iota Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, c/o Newsletter Program Headquarters, P.O. Box 6622, Chi- ycago, IL 60680. Belleville, IL, George Kucka from Dyer, IN, Shawn Myers from Rockville, IN, and Bradley Parkhurst from Toledo, OH. Both David Farkas, a building con y Christopher Meeks, a forestry major, claim Ft. Wayne, IN, as their home town. DerekMaravilla from Dyer, IN, and Eric Stojkovich from Munster, IN, are both economics majors. Finally, Noel Niehaus is an accounting student from St. Louis, MO. \r\nSpring 1995 BOILERMAKER FIJI Page 3 Lambda Iota Graduate Newsnotes John A.Kany '37 isa"mostlyretired" automotiveengineeringconsultant. He writes, "Retired in 1967 at age 50. l4ovedtoArizona in 1974 and love it. Very active in local activities. Attend all entertainment available. Travel by car. " "Unkanny" serves on the boards of the American Red Cross Disaster Team Senior Center, Friends of Li brary and Keep Havasu Beautiful. He and his wife, Junivere (Dance Masters of America), a retired dance teacher, have two grown children, Jon line at 4564 Hamlets Grove Dr., Hills Plantation, 32 Hamiltons Perry Sarasota, PL 34235. Rd., Lake Wylie, SC 29710. Carl M. Thomas '48 writes, "Since N.S. Lankford '70 is a physician spe cializing in urology at the Urology leaving Purdue, I feel that the 'Fiji' Godsfavoredme to enjoy ownership and management of my own com pany, Interna tional Bearings Company, a North Association of Elkhart. He was 1994 president of the Medical Licensing Board for the State of Indiana. He and his wife, Zane (AX£2), have three chil dren, Gerrick, Brent and Carmen. This former IPC president lives at 1735 Crabtree Ln., Elkhart, IN 46514. Carolina-based Fiji because 1 trusted him. My kidney supplier of anti friction bearings to the textile and computer fields. Even now, two ofmy sons have acquired the company and direct it today while 1 enjoy retirement and golf with Fiji was removed by a Fiji—I really trust brothers Bill Heath, Lou Berner, Paul in 1979. Have thusfar enjoyed 15 glo him. " Blakely and other brothers. " Mack and his wife, Elinor Hilton (KA0), have four grown children, Jef frey, James, Stephen and Jennifer. riousyears ofretirement; summer home in Michigan, winter home in Florida. Travel back and forth by motorhome (never directly). Have enjoyed much traveling, square and round dancing and bird watching. " and Joy. He further writes, "My wife and 1 feel that some of our dearest friends across the country are the '37 Fijis from Purdue. 1 bought our en gagement and wedding rings from a Write to this former top graduate in mechanical engineering school at 3230 Daytona Ave., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403. Mack also serves as director of Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway. He further Norman V. Yost '50 retired as chief equipment engineer at Martin Marietta in 1991 and moved to Sarasota, PL. Before retirement, he worked on the Space Shuttle fuel tank. He currently volunteers at the library and is active in his homeowners association. Norman's wife, Darlene, is a re tired artist. They have two grown chil dren, Karen and David. Drop them a writes, "My years at Purdue would be classified my 'Golden' years. The brotherhood and many memories of 640 Russell St. are stillforemost in my memory—etched and engraved. 1feel fortunate to now see brothers Lou Berner, Paul Blakely, Bill Heath, J.R. Stallings and many more at the Keowee Key, SC, 'Fiji' reunions. " Stay in touch with Mack at River Lambda Iota Preparesfor Spring Rush The strength of the Lambda lota Chapter proves that we have had a string of successful rush programs and rush '94 went just as well as we are preparing to initiate another stellar class. As rush '95 approaches, we are preparing a rush campaign that will launch us to the top of the Greek community at Purdue University. In addition to the rush tactics collected over the years, we will be trying some new techniques gathered at this year's State Day. We will be communicating with ISU Rush Supervisor Tim Harlan, who will be our link to the other six Indiana chapters. We will also be targeting the IHSAA Academic All-State students and the Hoosier Scholars, in addition to graduate and sorority recommendations. We are expecting the largest turnout for summer and fall rush ever. Summer rush will be held on Saturday, August 5. We encourage you to notify us if you hear of any future Boilermakers who might be Phi Gam material. Rush Chairman Kevin A. Kerwin Charles C. Reeves '41 is retired as president and CEO of The Pill Mill, Inc., manufacturer of pharmaceutical tablets and capsules. He is currently involved in the Audubon Society. Charlie writes, "Sold above business Charlie and his wife, Ruth (KA0), a secretary, have two grown children, Carol and Jeanine. He further writes how his fraternity experience influ enced his life, "Like the gal says in the coffee commercial, ' Vastly!'" Charlie's winter address is 139 Vinewood Dr., Safety Harbor, PL 34695. Jay B. Votaw '68 is a doctor of veteri nary medicine and surgery. He writes, "I own and operate Community Ani mal Clinic in E. Liverpool. I was in an airplane accident in 1982 and sus tained a spinal injury which left me a paraplegic. 1 continue to practicefrom a wheelchair. Sandy and I have raised two children, Trent (Ohio Wesleyan '93) and Trisha (Ohio University '96). " Contact Jay at 651 Fisher Ave., East Liverpool, OH 43920. Christopher T. Smith '90 is director of youth ministries at Pleasant Hills Presbyterian. His wife, Sonja (AT), is a preschool director and teacher. "Juicer" lives at 249 Audrey Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15236. \r\nPage 4 Spring 1995 BOILERMAKER FIJI More Lambda Iota Graduate Newsnotes David S. Brandt '60 is a general con tractor and president of Brandt Con of Chicago. He resides at 2500 Balmoral Woods Dr., Crete, IL 60417. struction, Inc. He writes, "Wife andI enjoy charter sailing all over the world. Daughter justgraduatedfrom orthodontia school. Business is growing in recovering economy. Looking forward to retire ment before 2000. " David and his wife, Patricia (Witchita State), have two grown chil dren, Douglas and Mary Beth. He fur ther writes that his fraternity experi ence increased his people skills and Richard J. Brown '47 is president of Cambridge Homes. He was named Midwest Builder i ofthe Yearin 1992 and was included ! in the top 100 Bookstore. They have three grown chil dren, Susan, Peter and Robin. He writes, "Judyand I nowlivein Crawfordsville after 20 years in Michigan with GM. We are enjoyingbeing backinIndiana and lookforward to hearing from the brothers when they are in the area. " Let Mace hear from you at 1204 W. Pike St., Crawfordsville, IN 47933. builders in the U.S. in 1992 hy Builder James J. Stukel '59 is chancellor at Magazine. He cur rently serves as president ofthe Housing Foundation of Greater Chicago. Of his fraternity experience, he writes, "The intangible spirit ofteam work, cooperation and high ideals the University of Illinois at Chicago. Robert I. Nystrom '51 writes, "Re tired from Citizens Gas (division on havehelped me throughout theyears. " Lakeview #1610, Chicago, IL 60614. MCN Corporation) as president and is an interiordesigner. They have three CEO since 1968. Have retirement home grown children, Doug, Kathleen and Shaklee independent distributor. He at Lake of Bays, Ontario, Canada. Scott (deceased). Brothers can reach Dick at 325 Camelot Ln., Libertyville, and his wife, Jane (HBO), have two IL 60048. Hewrites, "The Fiji class of 55willbe well representedat 1995Homecoming Frederick J. Schierl '85 writes, "Iact as CEO of Team Schierl Companies, a privately held, diversified organiza tion doing business in Wisconsin and to celebrate our 40th anniversary. Michigan. Team Schierl Companies 77380. toleration for others. Brothers can find David at 942 Fort Wayne Ave., India napolis, IN 46202. Bowling,fishing, play golfand camp ing as hobbies. " Bob's wife, Cathy (AO), is an inte rior decorator. They have two grown children, Steve and Diana. Drop Bob a note at 3275 Cedarwood Dr., Adrian, MI 49221. Karl Mueller '38 is retired as manag ing director for Amoco Corporation in Australia. facilities, four Goodyear Automotive Centers, four carwashes bonded Ultra Wash, three family restaurants, one children, Susan, Tom, Steve and Bob. teamwork, compromise and relentless David E. Morteil '87 is self-employed with his father as director of golf at Balmoral Woods Country Club. He writes, "Enjoying life in the golfbusi ness. If anyone is in the area, bring your sticks and give me a call!" "Mort" is active in the Purdue Club grown children, Cathy, Jim Jr., David and Paul. Drop "Stuks" a note at 2650 Douglas M. Stuart '55 is retired and a grown children, David and Jennifer. Let this former Lambda Iota presi dent know if you can make it at 13 Wakerobin Ct., The Woodlands, TX owns and operates 29 convenience/gas at the Fiji House have played a sig nificant role in my successes in the business world. They not only intro duced me to some of my closest friends, they taught me the concepts of Lindgren Ave., Sun City, AZ 85373. sityof Illinois in 1968. His wife, Joan (KKL), isaconsultant. They have four Dick's wife, Rita (Northwestern), He writes, "Ihave been retiredfrom Amocofor 21years. Have taughtpaint ing classes in California and Arizona since retiring. For the past 12 years, I have taught classes in modern art ap preciation at Arizona State University in their adult education program. " Karl is active in the Royal Art Soci ety in Sydney, Australia. He and his wife, Martha (AXQ.), have four grown Brothers can write to him at 9710 He received his PhD from the Univer Mark B. Starr '76 writes, "Fiji expe rience instilled the initiative to accept many leadership roles in our commu motel and a variety ofreal estate hold ings. I own the business with my two nity andstateorganizations to which 1 belong. The ability to get along and brothers Tim and Bill. " count on one's peers came from the He further writes, "My experiences brotherhood ofPurdue Fijis.' Mark is self-employed as a farmer and serves as trustee for Fayette County School Corporation. His wife, Patti (XQ), is studying to be a teacher. They have two children, Daryl, 14, and Christi, 11. Their new address is dedication to a task. " 2879W CR 400N, Connersville, IN Stay in touch with "Fritz" via P.O. Box 308, Stevens Point, WI 54481. 47331. James T. Neff '86 is vice president of James P. Macey '61 is director of research and development for Raybestos Products Company, a fric Neff Engineering, Inc., working in in dustrial distribution. He and his wife, tion materials firm. He earned his PhD Julia (AXQ), have two children, An drew, 4, and Maggie, 2. They reside at from Purdue in 1975. His wife, Judith 967 Gladstone Dr. S.E., Grand Rapids, (HBO), works at the Wabash College MI 49506.