•^9 •^olum# 9 The Pi Sigma Association Journal Rummer I99f The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta at The University of Pittsburgh "JiT'"'''' 'v:: riim, U. Grant Miller, vice presi dent of Universal Cyclops Steel Corp.; Floyd Rose, retired Kenneth Speex rpms is the story of a group of men who have met at lunch once a week for more than 60 years. It is the Omicron, local chapter of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity The fraternity was iounclerl in Canonsbur^ in 1848 in .. the log calrin residence of tlic first .itpresidenl of Jefferson "•'Rcv. John McMillen. *41 College, the On April 29 in the Pittsburgh jiAthletic Association, members of the fraternity from many parts of the country, will hold its 101st Founders Corp. Dr. Henry A. Piddle, president of Western Theological Seminary; Roy A. McKenna, chairman-of Vanadium Alloys Steel Co.; Alexander P. P.erri, president of Fidelity Trust Co.; Attorney Roland A. McCrady; Robert N. Waddell, general agent of Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Co.; Attornev Robert j. Grier: the Rev. W. Sherman Skinner, pastor of East Liberty rreshytcrian Church: Harold S. Downing of Walker &• Dov/ning; Edgar t). McKcan of AUeglieny County Motor Co. and Robert L. Smith Jr. of Commonwealth Trust Co. Day dinner. It was tlie same' log cabin in T AST June, the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity held its cen- which from all over the United States, England and Canada. Mr. McMillen had founded Jefferson College, the beginning of what is now Washington Jefferson College. The log cabin is now on tlic ' • grounds of Canonsburg High School, I 'kept in the custody of Phi Gamma Mil. SPEER president of Firth-Sterling Steel Co.; Attorney Charles A. Locke; Roscoe Scybold, controller of Westinghousc Electric Delt^ ^ is believed this Omicron lufjchcon meeting each Tucsclay in the Leydon Room, 323 Diamond St., is the oldest such group lunch in'the citj) One of the Omicron members, Dan Felix, flour broker, in the Renshaw Bldg.. remembers being introduced to the group in 1901 when the meetings were held at Matt Weiss' Cafe in Smithficld St., near Diamond, at that time. Aj tennial anniversary in Pittsbnrgli with about 1200 men Tilt founders of the fraternity on May I, 3848, were Jolin Tcmpleton McCarthy, Samuel Beatty Wilson, James Elliott. Ellis Bailey Gregg, D.tnicl Webster Crofts aiid'Naaman Fletcher—all students then at Jefferson College. Tlic fraternity is divided into 18 sections with Allegheny College at Mcadvillt, University of Pittsburgh, Pcnn State and J. in section seven. Fraternity memhcrs have included many men in high places in industry, government, etc. The late President Coolidgc, John A. Brashrar, rittshurgli's great a.stronomerj George W. Guthrie of Pittsburgh, who became U. S. amlassador to Japan: William A. Johnston, who was to become Sunday editor nf the old New York World and Charles B, Robertson of Pittsburgh, famed educator, were members. The Pitt News FIJIs volunteer for the community helps build houses for the less ers submerged themselves in The fraternity also was required to do a certain amount of volunteer work for social pro bations. according to Nestor. Sunday afiemoon, about 15 community service efforts last brothers worked with other willingness to come out and visit weekend — they painted, they danced and they picked up gart)age. Habitat for Humanity volunteers to work on renovating a house in these siies." Lehman said. By Christine Hnrma Editor in ChUf PH Gamma Delta (FUl) broth Braddock, Pa. fortunate, said the organization can only exist with the help of groups andpeople likeFUl. "I certainly appreciate their Nestor said the fraternity brothers would definitely do it '*We got involved basically "We painted the entire inside again if they have the chance. because we aie a philanthropical of a two-story house," Nestor "What was nice about it [was organization," said. "U took us about five or six that] it also brought us together to achieve a common goal and in said FIJI President Chris Nestor. ''We do hours." community service — it's one of the things we believe in and coordinator for Habitat for the process we helped out peo ple,"he said. uphold." Humanity, an organizadon that •F/J7, page 4 Dawn Lehman, volunteer FIJI•From page I FUl brother Tom Cunan said Habitat for Humanity is a great program, since it helps people get a new start. He said most people take it easy or sleep in on Sunday mornings and after noons, and it's not a big deal to get up and go out and help peo ple. Saturday morning, about 10 guys trekked out at 8 a.m. into the cold rainy weather to pick up trash along the Monongaheia River as part of Duquesne University's Spring Qean-Up. "We picked up crash for over two miles and cleaned up the area," Nestor said ine." he said According to Larry Bartlebaugh. program coordina FUl also had 12 daiK:ers par ticipate in the 24-hour Dance tor of Pitt's Student Volunteer Marathon at Fitzgerald Fielc Center, the fraternity specifically House over the weekend Nestor said he felt these volun teer efforts benefitted the frater worked with the Friends of the Riverfront Project, in conjunc•on with Duquesne's project. He said this project includes nity as well as the organizations. "\t was definitely a good thing clearing and cleaning upri>ike to mobilizeus to work together." and walking trails along the Nestor said. "It was greatly Monongaheia. "It's definitely a appredaicd by everyone we did it foe-They were very appreciaworthy cause." Chris Nolan. Fill's public rela- dve." The volunteer efforts will not dons chair, said the group picked up a lot of glass bottles, beer cans and even dirty diapers. "Just about everything you can imag stop for nJL The fraiemicy will be volunteering at a soup kitchen downtown April 21. \r\nFiji...Hats, Jackets, Charlie^s Sweatshirts... Phone 422-7488. "Hidden behind Mitchell's Bar, you'll find the best cheesesteaks and hottest wings this side of Philadelphia and Buffalo." Located at the comer of Melwood "The Pitt Stop." and Centre in North Oakland. 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Deposit Refunds 1994 26340.00 1988 International 1993 600.00 1987 Graduate Relations 1992 28110.00 EXPENDITURES House Repairs 1991 4664.59 \r\np It has come to our attentionthat many eligable Brothers have never received their Diantond. Gold or Silver Owl Award. The Awards are given to Brothers who have been initiated for 75, 50 or 25 years respectively. If you have never received your award, complete and return this order form. D Check herefor Diamond Owl D Check herefor Gold Owl D Check hereforSilver Owl Name Address Year Initiated Year Graduated The Pi Sigma .Associadon P.O. Box 71201 Pittsburgh, PA 15213 As Brother Mitchell said in his letter, help is needed in the planning ofthe 1998 Pittsburgh Ekklesia. Help is needed with initial planning and providing support during the Ekklesia. CommitteeMembers are also needed. n Committee Member D Initial Planner D Support Member Name Address Home Phone- Work PhoneDouglas D. 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