The Hoosier Fiji Published by Zeta Chapter of the ' AwnrTOf* Fraternity of Phi Gamala Delta at Indiana University BLOOMINGTON,INDIANA WINTER 2004-05 A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT Brothers, 1 hope this newsletter finds you well. I am pleased to inform you that Zeta Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta is stronger than ever! First, we took home many Greek awards, most impor tantly, Chapter ofthe Year! We have also been very active in our campus philanthropy, raising, as a chapter, more than $54,000 for Indiana University Dance Marathon benefiting Riley Hospital for Children. On behalf of the undergraduate chapter, I thank the graduate brothers who donated to this and Historian Morgan Humphrey. Cameron, who is also our newly elected rush chairman, and I will be traveling to St. Louis, MO,over winter break for the annual Fiji Leadership Academy. There, we will learn how to handle various issues which affect our chapter and the entire Greek community. Zeta Chapter's new cabinet has already begun working toward making Fiji a better place that is '"not for college days alone.'" Happy holidays! President Andrew Rodgers "Sloth"Meyer Perge! noble cause. Additionally, Fijis continue to be leaders on campus. We K0 have six brothers on the 2005 lU Dance Marathon Executive Council, including President Christopher Carlson. The university has been experiencing difficulties with compiling grade reports, but we are confident in our academic performance last semester. Athletically, Zeta Fijis were tough competitors in fall intramurals. We are currently the fraternity points leader and are excited about the upcoming basketball season next semester. In other news, the Fiji cyclists are headed to Tucson, AZ, for an intense training session over winter break. Come April, the team, led by returning riders Joe Keck, Steve Spencer, Drew Moore and Matt Davis, is looking to build on last spring's third place finish. Finally, our chapter has been placed in the hands of four I At last year's Little 500, Fiji Brother Joe Keck leads outstanding brothers. Treasurer Cameron Gwinn,Recording Cutters,Major Taylor and ATQ.This year,the Fiji team Secretary Brian Leland, Corresponding Secretary Joe Keck will travel to Arizona to train over winter break. Zeta ofPhi Gamma Delta Named Chapter ofthe Year Once again, Zeta Chapter dominated the competition at this year's annual Greek Awards Ceremony, which highlights the truly best aspects of the Greek community at lU. Winning six ofeight individual awards, as well as Chapter ofthe Year, Phi Gamma Delta proved that it continues to be the leader on campus in developing the most outstanding students. Each applicant was required to complete an essay-based ing to be a role model for excellence for our Greek commu nity." Expect more great things for the Zeta Chapter in the year to come! Highlights ofthe 2004 Greek Awards Ceremony • Chapter of the Year: The highest honor a chapter can receive from the Interfratemity Council is awarded to one chapter representing the highest ideals in the areas of application, including a letter ofrecommendation. These appli Greek relations,scholarship, community relations, alumni cations were then judged by the lU faculty and administration, programming, campus involvement, intramural play and as well as representatives from Greek agencies nationwide. new member education. lU Dean of Students Richard McKaig congratulated the • Andrew "Foldgers" Beck; The Values Based Action brothers of Zeta Chapter, saying,"1 am well aware of all the Award: Most Outstanding Sophomore is given to one factors that go into choosing the Chapter of the Year, and I member who has demonstrated strong leadership skills realize it culminates a year of hard work and dedication by and served as a role model to other new members by all members of[the chapter]. 1 look forward to Fiji continu (Continued on page 2) \r\nPage 2 Winter 2004-05 THE HOOSIER FIJI Fijis Win Spirit Award at lU DM The lU Dance Marathon achieved raising events and activities that In all. Phi Gamma Delta had record-breaking heights this past November due in large part to the occur throughout the year, but most significantly through the generosity of dedication and hard work of the friends, family and Zeta Chapter collegiate brothers of Phi Gamma Delta, as well as generous help from Zeta Chapter graduates. graduates." nearly 100 percent participation in this year's DM. In recognition, Fiji received the Spirit Award, which goes to the organization that best ex The marathon, which was held on November 5-7, raised $468,600.19 for Riley Hospital for Children. This amount shattered the previous year's total by more than $65,000!(In 2003, lU DM raised $403,000.) This year's total has made lU DM the second largest student-run philanthropy in the This year,every Zeta Chapter gradu emplifies the true meaning of DM. ate received a fund-raising letter, and the response was tremendous! that our chapter has been given this "The kindness of our graduates was special recognition, and everyone incredible. To have so many graduates hopes that the trend continues in the supporting not just Fiji, but this great cause is really what makes this fraternity special," noted President of lU DM Ryan Bulan, a senior. Fiji made its impact on the DM not future. country—and the men of Phi Gamma only in fund-raising dollars, but in Delta were at the forefront of this successful planning. With seven of 19 DM Executive Board members, more spectacular achievement! As a chapter, this year Zeta raised This is the second consecutive year than 50 committee members and 30 Next year's DM looks to have the same distinct purple touch. With six Fijis set to serve on next year's DM Executive Council, Zeta Chapter's influence will not end! Junior Chris Carlson, who will serve as next year's lU DM president, hopes to have an even greater Fiji impact. more than $54,000 for lU DM— dancers, lU DM truly had a distinct the most ever raised by an lU fraternity. In the past three years, Fiji Beechwood flavor. has raised more than $120,000 for the kids at Riley, a spectacular accomplishment that the brothers only hope to increase in the future. Junior John Vujovich, our director would not be what it is without Fiji," said Director of Riley Development Matt Sowder, a senior. be leading that charge," Chris said. If you wish to get involved in next In addition, Zeta Fijis volunteered their time at various philanthropic year's marathon, contact Chris at chjcarls@indiana.edu. For more of external fund-raising, said Zeta events and activities, such as the Chapter has been successful in raising such a high total through "fund- 3-on-3 basketball tournament we information about the lU DM, visit the university's website at www. iudm.org. "I am positive that Dance Marathon hosted last spring. "The resources and potential that this house has are tremendous. We have the talent to grow this organiza tion to new heights, and Fiji will truly ZETA OF PHI GAMMA DELTA NAMED CHAPTER OF THE YEAR (Continuedfrom page 1) Brian "Stroman" Leiand: Scholar of the Year is awarded taking an active role within his chapter and the commu to one member who demonstrates a commitment nity while maintaining a good academic standing. to academics, dedication to his chapter and the lU ' Matt"Operator" Noland; Most Outstanding New Initiate is awarded to one member who demonstrates excellence in community and a firm knowledge of issues surrounding leadership, academics and involvement as a new member of the Greek community. the Greek community. Steve "Beaker" Spencer: Unsung Hero Award is presented to one member who demonstrates commitment to Graduate Directory in the Works! his chapter and the lU Greek community through unrec ognized service and excellence in leadership. The Fiji brothers of Zeta Chapter are excited to an nounce the 2005 edition of our chapter's graduate direc tory. You will soon receive, ifyou have not already, a form to update your information and support the directory's Brendy "Elmo" Lange: Outstanding President of the Year Award is given to one chapter president who demonstrates excellence in leadership, campus relations publication. The directory will give you a chance to con nect with all initiates ofZeta Chapter ofPhi Gamma Delta. and chapter issues and who has also made significant contributions to his chapter and the lU Greek commu support ofgraduates like you! In the directoiy mailing, you nity. Kirk "Flanders" Webber: Greek Man of the Year Award is presented to one Greek Man who demonstrates will find a white infonuation card and a return envelope. Please fill out the card with your current information and chapter and a high level of commitment to improving the This publication would not be possible without the return it along with your contribution in the envelope (^provided. Thank you for your continued support! active participation in activities inside and outside his Greek community. This man serves as a role model to younger members of the Greek community. \r\nPage 3 THE HOOSIER FIJI Winter 2004-05 New House Carp,President Elected Even as the fall semester comes to an end, something begins anew at the Zeta Fiji house. Dr. Tim Story '74 recently began his term as president of the Zeta House Corporation. He succeeds Brother David King '74. When Dr. Story came to lU, his mind was set on medical school, and then he faced the decision on whether or not to join the house. "The house wasn't really that big of a reason for me to go to lU," said Dr. Stor>'. "But my dad was a Zeta and still had a lot of friends through the house, and that was something I wanted to be a part of." Dr. Story recalls his time at the Zeta house very fondly and is proud of the house and the positions he held while there. "Being in the house greatly sped up my maturing process," he said. "I learned to respect people of differing opinions." As a pledge trainer for our chapter. Dr. Story helped develop the thenfreshmen group into a class with real brotherhood and unity. Dr. Story believes that the brotherhood point on the star is what makes Fiji stand out from all the other fraternities on campus. "The brotherhood at Zeta isn't even mimicked at lU. Even graduate brothers are still close," said Dr. Story. Dr. Story joined the Zeta House Corporation last year when his son. Jack, became a freshman at the house. This year. Dr. Story was elected president. One of his goals is to keep our house as self-sufficient as pos sible. "We (House Corporation) enjoy it the most when we see things running along without interference from us," he said. "Our goal is to be a resource that isn't used very much." As president. Dr. Story has one main goal in mind: to leave the house better than it was before. "I'm excited for the future of the house. The physical plant itself has been improved, and we have an excellent group of undergraduates and an outstanding crop of leaders in the junior class," he said. Payton DeLong Outstanding Fiji Undergraduate in the Spotlight computer chairman, waiter and dish Zeta Chapter Brother Brandon Straub Brandon's involvement, however, is a junior who is veiy busy pursu ing a degree in fi does not end in the business school. He is a member ofGreek IV and the House Ministry coordinator for the Fiji Bible bowling, basketball, football and nance from the lU Study. Brandon said,"Greek IV exists as a community of believers in Christ who serve as a ministry system to the Greek system. TV stands for TnterVarsity,' the parent organization Frisbee teams. He also ran in the Little 1 -1^ IF-' ft f ^ Kelley School of Business. Brandon said that his goals in washer. Brandon helps our chapter in intramurals, having been on our 50, a new annual running race. The brothers have helped Brandon in his college career. He said, "The house has more than helped me progress throughout college. As I was opportunities to serve others; specifi cally, this includes working in the of Greek IV. The Fiji Bible Study ex ists to give brothers the opportunity to learn of and discover the person, Jesus fortunate enough to enter the house business world, a field traditionally Christ, should they so choose. Greek the house quickly taught me the devoid ofthe values and beliefs I hope IV and Bible Study combined demand to bring to this environment. I hope to someday work for an investment bank, strategy consulting firm or start my about 15 hours of my week. I enjoy devoting my time to these activities be importance of living life for a purpose and reason. I am indebted to many older brothers for mentoring me and investing the time necessary for my continued development as a life are "to seek own business. In the long run, I hope to occupy a position in state or local government and perhaps serve on an economic advisory board to the President. Overall, my goal is to serve where called." Brandon's eagerness to serve the community is evident in everything he does. For example, Brandon is very well-respected in the business school, where he is president of the Invest ment Banking Workshop (see www. kelley.iu.edu/~ibw), a K201 teaching assistant and a "sales manager" for Global Sales Leadership Club. cause their rewards and consequences are a satisfaction greater than any other with previously learned study skills, activity I have ever been associated believer in God. With the amazing with. Specifically, I love developing relationships with brothers that will last far beyond our years in the fraternity; men that comprise Fiji, I have been I'm a firm believer in 'not for college days alone.'" On top of everything else that humbled and able to further under stand my role in the house. My change in thought and attitude since joining the house is something that will positively affect me the rest of my life. Brandon does at school, he always Also thanks to the house, I have finds time to help out Zeta Chapter. In learned that the world doesn't revolve around Brandon Straub. I have learned that selfish ambitions often lead to fact, during the three years that he has been an active undergraduate, Brandon has held several key chapter positions: house ministry leader, rush chairman, scholarship chairman. disappointment, and selfless ambitions often lead to more satisfaction than (Continued on page 4) \r\nPage 4 Winter 2004-05 THE HOOSIER FIH Intramural Trophy Returns to Fiji! Fiji intramurais were a force to be reckoned with during the 2003-04 school year. From the outset, Zeta Fijis made their presence known by accumulating the most points in Softball and golf. We followed up these strong performances as a finalist in Division I volleyball. The offensive duo of Fiji senior quarterback Joe Tess and junior wide receiver Brendy Lange proved nearly for smaller sports such as euchre,sports trivia and co-indoor soccer. scored some major points for the cause! Our three-time Greek, two-time Needing a strong finish to the year. Phi Gams were not ones to disappoint. all-campus champion Ultimate Frisbee team, led by senior Jack "Rufio" Historically, basketball and Ultimate Frisbee are two of our chapter's stron gest sports, and this year proved no different. With an all-star lineup fea turing seniors Thomas Berarducci and the high-flying phenom known as unstoppable, as our football "B" team "Lance," our basketball "A"team rose to number two in the all-campus rat made it to the championship. Although ings. However,this team was defeated failing to capitalize in either title game, this effort gave the Fijis a 50-point lead heading into the spring semester. The it to the Elite Eight. margin over our nearest rival would lar season, as the brothers seemed to have drastically increased were it not dislike their game schedule, yet we still by a bigger Pi Kap team after making Our soccer team had a less-than-stel- Westfall, marched all the way to yet another title game before falling to the pseudo-fraternity known as "POT." Our brothers seemed to have uncanny skill in racking up victories in smaller sports such as whiffleball, tennis and dodgeball. Brothers Teddy Lohman and Brian Leland helped contribute by winning tennis doubles. With many championship contend ers in larger sports and with our atten tion to the smaller sports. Phi Gamma Delta returned the Intramural Trophy to where it belongs—631 E. Third St.! Thanks to Our Generous Newsletter Contributors The brothers of Zeta Chapter of L. Eugene Thweatt '55 Steven J. Delaney '73 Phi Gamma Delta offer a word of Martin A. Weissert '55 thanks to the many graduates who have made voluntary contributions to Samuel B. Gee '58 John E. Westfall '75 Thomas C. Eckert '76 J. William Sibbitt'76 Brock R. Gordon '79 David F. Shirley '56 our newsletter program in recent Richard L. Geupel '58 months. James E. Dice '59 Matthew A. Keefer '79 Ronald F. Remak '79 Richard A. Keck '80 Thomas J. Backoff'81 R. Jack Deinlein '82 Mark A. Kahn '82 Elvin H. Hewins '36 Robert L. Lutz'40 Orville W.Nichols '41 Robert F. Bernhardt'42 James D. Frey '59 J. Richard Hurley '59 Roger L. Pardieck '59 Ernest H. Lockridge '60 Raymond B. Mehlig '44 John G. Ashman '61 Robert A. Keck '45 Thomas E. Costello '61 Andrew J. Detherage '87 George P. Nichol '45 Robert R. Wylie '61 Robert H. Sebring '63 John R. Terrill '89 Charles H. Boehne '48 Richard H. Mills '48 Bill Williamson '48 Morton C. Frank '49 John J. Hoefling '49 Charles H. Davis '64 John T. Hartley '90 /' N Norman E. Pfau '65 The Hoosier Fiji is published by David R. Frick '66 JackN. Johnson '67 the brothers of the Fraternity of Phi Justin B. Jones '49 William C. Reed '50 Michael G. Evans '51 Roderick M. Howard '51 James W. Brauer '71 Raymond L. Lanum '51 Thomas H. Kelley'71 Richard L. Bennett '54 Richard R. Fleck '54 James L. Teter '71 Peter K. Bartel '72 David G. Elmore '55 David B. Behrmann '73 Gilmore S. Haynie Jr.'69 Stephen H. Pollom '69 John R. Hayes '70 Gamma Delta at Indiana University for members and friends. Graduate news items, photo graphs and change of address no tices should be sent to Zeta Chapter ofPhi Gamma Delta, c/o Newsletter Program Headquarters, P.O. Box 1311,Bloomington,IN 47402-1311. OUTSTANDING FIJI UNDERGRADUATE IN THE SPOTLIGHT (Continuedfrom page 3) achieving those same selfish ambi tions. Thankfully, my pledge class taught me this during my freshman year in the house. "I have also learned the value of relationships. When I lived in the dormitory, I was often alone. In fact, this was part of the reason I sought out the Greek system. Fiji has pro vided me with relationships that I would regret not having and develop ing." \r\nWinter 2004-05 Page 5 THE HOOSIER FIJI New Class Filled with Great Athletes The Phi Gam pledge class of '08 joins Beechwood with 26 members. to be our rush chairman. member of this new class seems to have lofty goals. The pro jected GPA goal from these freshmen is over 3.4, a goal which certainly participated in a varsity sport in high school, and this experience showed in shows the focus and seriousness of these individuals. In their first semes their intramural success. Our freshman football team made it ter, there were some finding it diffi cult to get accustomed to the college lifestyle, but by the end of the semes ter, most believed their grades would Ryan Kunkel, Chris Taylor and John Baker are the three who qualified for this honor. John was recently elected to be our philanthropy chairman. Thus far, it seems that the pledge Each to the semifinal game in their bracket, but then suffered their first loss since the season opener. The game was controlled by the Fiji freshmen until the final minute, when the Sigma Nu rivals scored to tie the game. There was too little time for our freshmen to regain the lead before regulation ended. In overtime, our freshmen failed to score from two yards out. The season ended in a heartbreaker, but the future is promising! Other Fiji intramural teams also benefited from our new class. The golf "B" team consisted of junior David Moore and freshman John Baker. The two shot a combined 65 and won the Greek competition! John Vinicky and Payton DeLong stepped up to play for the "C" volleyball team. Several other members of our new class played be good. class of '08 will continue the Phi Gamma Delta tradition of excellence This class is diverse and has several here at lU. They are showing standouts. Among them is a varsity baseball player for lU. Wes excellence on the athletic field and in Pennington of Avon, IN, is a walk-on attempting to play catcher for the Hoosiers. Mark Bower,a transfer from These 26 new members are trying to make their mark. They want all to know that the Phi Gamma Delta legacy Wabash College who played basket ball there, is now the president of his is one that will not end with them. This class is one to watch! elass. Mark was also reeently elected Peyton DeLong the classroom, as well as on campus. Meet Our New Pledge Class Adam Ayers John Baker Stu Bannister Ty Blackwell Mark Bower Indianapolis, IN Indianapolis, IN Indianapolis, IN Bloomington,IN Bloomington,IN Ultimate Frisbee, while others com Pat Brady Tim Day peted in billiards, euchre and tennis. Payton DeLong Indianapolis, IN Off the athletic field, our pledge class showed why they were given bids. They participated in many Kyle Ems Michael Earless Mark Foster Muncie, IN Columbus,IN Anderson, IN philanthropic activities, including one Joe Gowland Ryan Harker that was sponsored by Fiji. However, This new class also has several Kelley Business School direct admits. Hinsdale, IL Culver, IN Indianapolis, IN Indianapolis, IN Taylor Hougland Ryan Kunkel Wes Pennington John Rapp John Reno Neil Sondhi Matt Stoltz Fort Wayne,IN Carmel,IN Indianapolis, IN Indianapolis, IN Chris Taylor Jimmy Teter Kyle Veatch John Vinicky Chad Wilkins Taylor Wong Indianapolis, IN Carmel, IN Columbus, OH Chicago, IL Indianapolis,IN Carmel,IN Muncie, IN Carmel, IN Evansville, IN their biggest impact was made at the lU Dance Marathon. Of the top four dancer fund-raisers, three were from Fiji Recruitment Recommendation our freshman class: Neil Sondhi raised the most, with just over $2,000, and John Rapp and John Baker were the other two of the four. With the rest of the Fijis involved in fund-raising, more than $54,000 was raised—a new .Age: Name: Home Address: School Address: Phone: Home: _ School: in the 36-hour Dance Marathon. When Classification: _ Major: it was finally over, our new class was Comments: record! All 26 Zeta Fijis participated thrilled to have been a part of an expe rience like the marathon, with many pledge class members saying it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that Your Name and Address: was well worth the sacrifice of stand ing for such a long period of time. In the classroom, our pledge class Mail to Phi Gamma Delta, 631 E. Third St., Bloomington, IN 47406. Please do not send to Newsletter Program Headquarters. Thanks! \ \r\nPage 6 Winter 2004-05 THE HOOSIER FIH Race Veterans Lead Fiji Cycling With three race veterans returning after last year's third-place effort (seniors Matthew "Topper" Davis and Stephan "Beaker" Spencer, and junior Joseph "FY" Keck), the 2004-05 Fiji Little 500 team is regarded as one of the top few preseason favorites. Couple this with the fact that we are bringing back another veteran with experience from the 2003 race(Drew "Beavis" Moore)and a whole crew of talented rookies, you can begin to see why hopes are high for a seventh Little 500 victory for Beechwood! As of press time, our bike team plans to travel to Tucson, AZ, for a 10-day training trip over Christmas break. There, they will (hopefully) enjoy some great weather and cy cling, including a trip up Mount their experience in Arizona, they will be the most prepared team on the track come April 16, 2005. Lemon. When the team tackles Mount Matthew "Topper" Davis (three Lemon, they will scale the mountain for approximately three hours before reaching the snow-covered peak. The utes. races). Drew "Beavis" Moore (one race) and Stephan "Beaker" Spencer (one race) and juniors Joseph "FY" Keck (one race) and Robert "Pistol" Westfall. Rookie riders are juniors When our Fiji bike team returns to Bloomington, they will follow a strict "Rabbit" Kempf and sophomore An descent should take about 30 min training program that includes a lot of intercollegiate racing. Our team is very confident that, with this training and Our team veterans include seniors Jonathan "Orbit" Bannister and Kevin drew "Folgers" Beck. Joe Keck '06 Zeta Alumni:Join the Fiji Bike Team Booster Club The Fiji bike team needs your help! We are in need of funds to keep our program in top competitive form. Long gone are the days when brothers signed up in February to ride in the Little 500 that same year. The Fiji bike team be invited to come to next year's race (complimentary tickets) to help your undergraduate brothers cheer our team now trains and races year-round. They race for lU in the ognized on a Fiji Bike Booster Club plaque in the trophy Intercollegiate Racing Series during the school year and room. on to victory! We have a pitch-in tailgate before the race at the Field House. Additionally, each member will be rec compete in several USCF races all year long. All of this takes funds for equipment, fees and travel. As a member of the Fiji Bike Team Booster Club, you Please feel free to contact either one of us with any questions. Adam Shields '03 Richard Keck '80 will be eligible for e-mail updates on the teams training and (812) 457-2720 Fiji Graduate Advisor racing progress throughout the year. You will also have the 3401 Amy Dr. 631 E. Third St. opportunity to send e-mail wishes to be read at the Bike Mount Vernon, IN 47620 Bloomington,IN 47406 Team Dinner the night before the Little 500, and you'll rkeck@keckmotorsports.com ashields@indiana.edu □ YES! I Want to be a Member of the Fiji Bike Team Booster Club! Donor Levels □ Domestique $25-$99 □ Yellow Jersey ($100-$249) □ Checkered Flag ($250+) Name Address City/State/Zip E-mail Please mail your contribution to: Phi Gamma Delta, Attention: Bike Booster Club, 631 E. Third St., Bloomington, IN 47406