0 cn &PR^ 8 ' , ,Qoc WW m L"fe ^^SCTKO'^' AVKl/rdl CHI CHAPTER OF PHI GAMMA DELTA AT UNION COLLEGE }Hlt{TER 1906 SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK SfTfi ^NEW CABINET ELECTED ROGER L. LIKEWISE PRESIDENT ■JOhM S. MADEJ ' TREASURER DAVID M. PROVOST JOhfNJATHAN S RECOROINO SECRETARY SAS^RTAS CORRESPONDING SECRETARY E. improvements are also being made that will hopefully serve to strengthen Chi Chapter. As winter comes to a close, I am proud to report that Chi Chapter is presently enjoying one of its strongest periods in some years. The Brotherhood, currently strong with a quality pledge class of has been involved on many frontVr Presently, the chapter several varsity committee leaders, involved charimen, as in organization. tradition of well as has seems its campus community service numerous brothers virtually It among athletes, every obvious campus that the "FIJI EXCELLENCE", established by past classes is destined to continue and quite possibly even improve. Although Chi Chapter's tradition of excellence remains, the house is currently undergoing several imminent changes. For example, the new drinking age legislation has made drastic fraternity policy change, a necessity at least. As result of the increased minimum drinking age, the chapter in general and the officers in particular are suddenly subject to drastically increased legal liability. As a direct result, major programs such as Pledge Education and Rush are being re-evaluated f and their activities modified to meet the demands of the new legislation. HISTORIAN On a lighter note, however, several other PRESIDENT'S REPORT members DAVID KATZ The most noteworthy improvement is the creation of a Graduate Relations Committee under the leadership of Chris Hutchins, who has many great ideas and is very enthusiastic about this new prospect. We have recently submitted to the Administration a list of improvements needed over the summer, which includes a new Living Room carpet, new curtains, ceiling repairs, more new furniture, a new stove and a new paint job downstairs. It looks very promising that these requests will be met, as a result of the great rapport FIJI Administration efforts of - Chris now mainly has with thanks Hutchins, our to the the former President. The Brotherhood is looking with great antiol^eetioo to the upcoming Annual Schenectady County Children/Community Alert Network. issing We are ^skfeball Marathon on the weekendof March (^8 ^V-u2hirh we/ hope to raise ($5,00^ for also looking foward to the Norris^£i^g Dinner which will be held on Saturday.^^ 3rd. This year's Pig Dinner should be^'^ great success, as we are privlidged enough to have Bill Martin, the new Executive Director of the Fraternity, as our guest speaker. Our Field Secretary, Dave Marino, will also most likely be in attendance. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 \r\nPIG DINNER The 1986 Frank Norris Pig Dinner is scheduled for Saturday May 3rd. This year s dinner xs shaping up to be the best in years. We have been lucky enough to obtain William A. Martin as our guest speaker. On July 1st of this year Bill will take over for the retiring Bill Zerman as Phi Gamma Director. It have surh Delta's wil.1 a new be quite an prominent Executive honor to Nationa. Representative at our annual dinner. Plans for the post-Dinner festivities have not been finalized as of this SOCIAL COMMITTEE There has been a drastic change in the social life at Union College. Beginning on Dec. 1 , 1985 the New York State law to raise the minimum drinking age to 21 went into effect. This law, which has no provision for a grandfather clause, publication, but they will surely prove to be much fun as in past years. If any Graduate Brothers have any suggestions we will certainly welcome them. At any rate mark down May 3rd in your caleandars and we ' 11 see you there! Prater ruiiy, Christopher Hutchins Pig Dinner has severely limited the"social life on campus. We at Chi Chapter have decided not to let this law wash over us passively. Our first objective was to formulate new social events whereby we would not conflict with school or New York state policy. Keeping in mind that there are a number of students on campus that are of legal drinking age, we have decided to continue the traditions of drinking for those students, while at the same time providing a social atmosphere for those who are under age. Recently, we have sponsored a dance party where alcohol was available to those with proper identification, and h provided a variety of non-alcoholic drinks for all of there was the other students. only minimal Although drinking party, everyone present appeared at the to have a great time dancing artth-^ins togther with their friends. Al(cohol does ipot determine how sucessful a pe^^tv will M, but rather those who are present do^ The determined brothers to of continue Chi Cha^tw—^re these types of social events; we are confident that the future' social life at Phi Gamma Delta will be one that promotes a positive atmosphere while making sure we comply with school policy and State law. Brian Montag Kenneth Squire Social Committee .(Pii PIG DINNER 1985 \r\nPRESIDENT'S REPORT CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Things are definately going strongly for Chi Chapter at the present time - the Undergraduates are all very proud of our Chapter and would like to share this pride and enthusiasm with you. A graduate visit is always an uplifting and beneficial experience for the house, so please stop by whenever that you "FIJI ever. are able. HOSPITALITY" Let is us as show you strong as I sincerely urge you to attend the Basketball Marathon in March and most certainly Pig Dinner this Spring. Show us that Phi Gamma Delta is "NOT FOR COLLEGE DAYS ALONE." 'W'. i: Fraternally, Roger L. Likewise President HAPPY NATIVES HOUSE & GROUNDS A new emphasis on house improvements has overtaken the house. The Brotherhood is making a conscious effort to make our house look like a home. Although we face the drawbacks of lieing part of a dormitory and being at the mercy of the school, we are making the best of that which we do have. The most noticeable improvement is the addition of new couches After a long wait MENDY sucks one BACK and a good deal of legwork by former House and Grounds Chairman Rod MacNeille, we have acquired two couches. They add a lot to the appearance of the living room, not to mention two more places for our grads to CHI TAMA Chi Tatna is published three times yearly by Chi Chapter. Phi Gamma Delta, Union College. Schenoctady. N.Y. 12308. Keep in touch with us at this address, care of Chris Kjtchlns, Graduate Relations. President Corresponding Secretary Roger Likewise 87 Jon Sasportas '87 Editors Pat Larkln -88 Craig Rebecca '89 Jon Roberts '89 sleep on their weekend visits. In fact, they're even long enough to fit the likes of Graduate Brother Mendy comfortably Other planned improvements include repairing and restoring some of the older and more tattered composites, restoring the bar, a new carpet, and hopefully repainting the living and dining rooms. Along the lines we are also planning room. Plans are in the old paneling and of repairing the bar, to remodel the dining the works to replace make the dining room a more impressive area, one which fits our image as the best house on campus. Be sure to come by and see the new and improved home of PHI GArtIA DELTA. Fraternally, Jim O'loughlin House and Grounds \r\nSEND US Il YOUR NEWS! m ^'i K- ',v 'I GRADUATE RELATIONS Chi recently formed its newest committee. Graduate Relations. In the past, all of the contact with the graduates has been left up to the Corresponding Secretary and the Chi Tama issues. The necessity of dealing with his many other responsibilities has left insufficient time to maintain ANYONE RECOGNIZE THIS PLACE? him with the necessary contact with the graduates. Along the same lines, an issue of Chi Tama three times a year is also insufficient contact with the EDITOR'S NOTE These past few years have been tough for the Chi Tama staffs. Many editions have never come to print because of the outrageous prices being charged printing companies. This year, due to the efforts of our Chi by the however, Association and many other other graduate and undergraduate brothers, Chi chapter has at last secured non-profit status and along with it an appropriate bulk mailing rate. Our house now has its own computer account on the VAX cluster, used by the brotherhood for various purposes including text processing and label printing, as evidenced by UsI edition of Chi Tama. All of these new Tmprovements will hopefully give us the ability to once again make Chi Tama a regularly produced source of information for you, the Graduate Brothers of Chi. Our Chapter has modified itself slightly to accomodate outside influences but nontheless, as is apparent in this edition's articles, Chi is experiencing a major resurgence and revitalization of the Brotherhood as a whole right now. I urge you and welcome you to become an active part in this renewal and help keep Chi chapter in the position she has enjoyed for so long - that of the best house on campus! backbone of the house. Obvouusly there was the need of a committee to insure that the fraternity is truly "NOT FOR COLLEGE DAYS ALONE". The relations basic objectives of committee will be the graduate threefold: active in the day-to-day operations of their house, and to instill into the undergraduates an understanding that they have a right and a responsibility to remain an active part of the house after graduation . All of the experience, both in graduates have had school and out, that invaluable source of can serve as an information for the undergraduates. The undergraduates will always welcome advice from those who are willing to give it, and in turn use this advice to improve Chi. As President of the House for the past year I recognize the enormous help that the graduates can be if they are asked to help. That is what the Graduate Relations Committee is going to do; ask the Graduate Brothers of can. This Chi to help in any way they way both the undergrads and graduates will be able to work togther for a Chi we can allways be proud of. F raternally, Cristopher Hutchins Patrick Larkin Perge! to maintain frequent contact with the graduate brothers, to encourage graduates to become Graduate Relations \r\nFIJI ALUMNI QUESTIONNAIRE NAME: GRAD. YR: PRESENT PHONE:( ) ADDRESS: OCCUPATIONAL STATUS: FAMILY STATUS: NICKNAME: BUSINESS ADDRESS: WHAT'S NEW WITH YOU7 NEWS FROM OTHER ALUMNI: RUSH CANDIDATES A RECOMMENDATIONS: *«PIG DINNER IS«« MAY 3, 1986 GRADUATE RELATIONS CHI OF PHI GAMMA DELTA BOX 2509 PLEASE MAIL TO: UNION COLLEGE SCHENECTADY, NY 12300