If you know any interested male currently attending the University of Illinois, please email his contact Illinois Fiji information to jgoll@phigam.org or phone it Chi Iota of Phi Gamma Delta I The Univeilsiti' of Illinois I Chamtaign, Illinois in to 859 255-1848 ext. 134 March 2005 Recolonization Report Illinois Re-Colonization Effort Begins On February 17, 2005 a meeting was held in Champaign, Illinois to discuss the upcoming re-colonization efforts for the Chi lota Chapter. Eleven graduate brothers were in attendance and the they will receive detailed information on Phi Gamma Delta and the expansion process. Over the course of the next few weeks, each prospect will individually attend three interviews. The recruitment following chapters were represented: Illinois, DePauw, Colorado prospects will also attend casual events ranging from sporting College, Iowa State, Indiana State, and Iowa. During the meeting we discussed the availability of numerous advisory roles on the Board of Colony Advisors. We also need a Purple Legionnaire and events with one another, meals with graduate brothers, etc. a Graduate Pledge Educator. Phi Gamma Delta International Headquarters will execute an expansion project at Illinois with a proven track record of success. Director of Chapter ServicesJ. B. Coil (Nebraska 2001) and Field Secretary Kurt Niebuhr (Kansas State 2004) will be in Champaign throughout March and April 2005 to perform the recolonization process. Brother Goll has served as Director of Chapter Services since july 1, 2002. During his work with the Fraternity, he lead the Tulane and Rhode Island re-colonizations, Kwhich produced pledge classes of 35 and 15 men, respectively. Phi Gamma Delta's expansion program will begin in March and is recommendation based. The recommendations will be solicited from a number of parties. During their first two weeks on campus, the re-colonization team will make presentations at every sorority. These sorority presentations historically generate the largest number of recommendations. In addition, the team will make presentations to all worthwhile student organizations. Following receipt of the recommendations, the prospects will The final weekend will be eventful. The pledging ceremony will be held Wednesday night and the "Evening with the Fijis" reception will follow. The reception will be a public relations effort to introduce the pledge class to the Chi lota and other Phi Gamma Delta graduates, sorority women, university administration, and family and friends of the pledges. A goalsetting retreat is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. Chartering expectations will be explained, officers will be elected, graduate advisors will be introduced, and recruitment strategy will be discussed. Bids will be extended throughout the expansion process. The criteria for consideration are scholarship, leadership, athletics, and gentlemanly character. It is our expectation that within two years of re-colonizing. Phi Gamma Delta will become the largest fraternity on the Illinois campus, have the highest CPA of any fraternity, be a leader in intramural sports performance, lead the fraternities in philanthropic and community service activities, and be well respected by the sorority women and administration. These goals will only be accomplished if the local graduates are actively involved in supporting the undergraduates. be contacted and invited to an information presentation where m (Continued on Page 3) Memorial By/lm Hickey '75 and Mike Cow '75 Tournament Recap We held our 19th annual Tom jump Memorial Fiji Open this past August 28 at Timber Trails Golf Club in Lagrange, Illinois. A record 74 Chi lota Fijis from the classes of 1966 to 1983 participated in the event. In addition, this year our special guest was Phi Gamma Delta Executive Director, Bill Martin, who spoke about the Fraternity's plans to re-colonize the Illinois hapter in the spring of 2005. The groups teed off at noon and play concluded around 6:30pm. We held the awards ceremony inside the clubhouse. Bill Martin was our first speaker. He confirmed the Fraternity's initiative to begin re-colonizing in Champaign this coming spring. The Archons had approved the plans and the effort was under way. functions and recommend students to go through rush. A letter will be coming out in February to all grads with the particu lars. Great news! sized the help and involvement needed by Pat Keeley '74, House Corporation President, reported that the House Corporation still had over $600,000 in the bank from the sale of the old building at all graduates living in Illinois, but espe cially those living in Champaign, 401 E. john. After the Colony becomes a chapter those funds would be used for a Bloomington, Decatur and Peoria. There is a Board of Chapter Advisors to be created as well as a Purple Legionnaire job to fill. to support the new colony. Charlie leuter '83 followed with a brief David Kinley Section Chief, Rick Bach '69 and a Field Secretary, would begin the organizing right after the first of the year. Bill empha Others will be needed to attend rush new chapter house and could also be used (Continued on Page 2) \r\nMemorial Then came the golfing awards. Here were the winners: Closest to the Pin #4: Tom Krumweide '80 Foundation update and discussed the graduate newsletter that would be published in the spring. Closest to the Pin #11: Kim Hopper '81 Longest Drive #7: Tom Kautz '81 Longest Drive #18: Kevin Carroll '79 Rod Bond '66 and Gordon Gray '66 were given recognition as the oldest brothers in attendance. We had guys come in from Colorado, Texas, California, Minnesota, Colorado, Arizona, Low Individual Gross: Bruce Johnson '73 shot a 74 Indiana, Iowa, Florida, Washington and Wisconsin. Big Mac '74, coming from Seattle and Hunch '73, from Phoenix, may have made the longest trips. What a tribute to the brotherhood we must have had back then for so many guys to come back for this tournament. Thanks to everyone. Then came the golf awards. (See box to the right). Low Individual Net: JD Cimo '81 shot a 60 After the awards ceremony we all went to Duffy Gaynor's '76 home in Hinsdale for a great after-hours party. Duffy and Lisa regularly host the group and are always very generous with good food, drink and hospitality. Thanks Duffy! Later that evening groups of brothers went to listen to the bands of Jay Eigel '71 and Tommy Mickey '76 as both had club dates in the area. A wonderful finish to a great day. Our 20th Anniversary Tournament will be held on Septem ber 17, 2005 at Carriage Greens in Darien, Illinois. We expect to invite the new Colony members from Champaign to partici pate so they can get to know some of us and rekindle some Chi a Kenneth L. Means '40 (137 Brewster Ln., LaCrange Park, IL 605266003; Kenneth.means@nmfn.com) Chi lota was where I met some of my most cherished "life time" friends. It had a profound effect on my life and I'll never forget my experience there. After 66 years with State Mutual Life Assurance Company and its successor company Allmerica Financial, 1have become the oldest agent ever hired by Northwestern Mutual in its 150 years. It has been their policy never to hire anyone over 49-years-of-age, so I'm highly complimented. This makes it possible for me to High Individual Gross: Rick Bach '69 bowled a 1 30! Two Man Best Ball: Class of '80's: AB, Moose, Polange, Doges and Krum lota traditions - hopefully just the good ones!! We have spots for 72 golfers and the course can accommodate more with enough notice. Tell your pledge brothers. We'll also send invitations to more classes. Since we now have so many players we'll have a shotgun start at noon, a little more organized registration and a nice facility for awards and dinner, if we like. We'll send out official notices in May. Thanks again from both of us for attending and having such a great time. This is truly a labor of love and we plan on keeping this tournament going for a long, long time. Get psyched for our 20th and support the new Colony when you're asked. • Andreae '43, and Jack Leifheit '41. I have enjoyed some Florida reunions with many friends in Naples. Life has been good to us. It's mighty good to be a Fiji. Let's colonize! William E. Andreae '43 (14214 Heatherhill PL, Houston, TX 77077) The class of '43 has had reunions every 2-3 years for many years. I see Dick Thomas '41 for golf (less often as we get older), and keep In touch with Dick Horning '43. We are moving to a single story, three-bedroom house. I find that this is not a good sport for 82 years-old. Robert G. McCarthey '49 (201 7 Orangewood Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85020-4726) As of April 1, 2004 I was retired by Northwest Pipe Company. I have spent clients, retired clients and three major tine past five months adjusting to a new life. I was unable to attend the 32nd Fiji golf classis corporate clients where I'm now serving the this year - maybe next. I am now, normally third or fourth generations of their manage ment. It has really become my hobby since retiring in 1983. We spend the first quarter of each year at our Florida condo and many weeks at our lovely lake home in Michigan, so I'm not taxing myself with work. I'm associated with my third son and we have a large number of specialists to assist us. Life available for golf 24/7. continue to look after the widows of my couldn't be better. Richard F. Thomas '41 (39 Wellington Ct., Sugar Land, TX 774783657; rfthom @chilitech.com) My Alphi Chi wife, Kay Purnell, and I accommodated a few lllinessoi but who said it would be easy. We manage to get our exercise in and keep in touch with war year's Fijis John Duff '41, Bill Robert G. Kesel '50 (20 Blue Heron Ln., Dowlngtown, PA 19335- 1894; rgkesel@earthlink.net) Although I retired Kansas City. There I met and married Ann Leavitt a Delta Gamma graduate from the University of Kansas. Our married sons and daughters live in Houston and have two kids each. We also have a single son living here in San Antonio. We transferred to San Antonio in 1975, and I retired in 1988. I play tennis and bridge, sing In the church choir, and am treasurer of a local Lions Club. I keep in touch with Jim Purcell '54 and Al ???? and would enjoy hearing from other members of that class. Warren R. Nickerson '55 (P. O. Box 248, Cotuit, MA 02635-0248; sandynick@comcast.net) Delighted to see note from Dick Wilson in Illinois Fiji. He and Bink Wadsworth were my roomies when I was a freshman. They were seniors and tremendous role models. Judging by their future careers and lives they remain so. I have been retired for five years in Cotuit, Mass., on Cape Cod after 23 years practicing general and peripheral vascular surgery. Sandy, my wife, and Iare very fortunate In having several children and grandchildren In the village. In addition to family activities, I 12 years ago I suddenly find myself back at work. The pastor of our church, Fairview Presbyterian of Glenmore, left for another charge, and I am filling in until an interim pastor can be found. We look forward to the Chi lota golf outing in September. Jim Purcell '54 in Florida last winter. John C. Kiest '54 Jerome C. Groniger '56 (11 600 Intrigue Dr., San Antonio, TX 7821 6- (317 S. 14th St., Mattoon, IL 61 938-4002) have attended at least four of the Fiji 301 5; jkiest@compuserve.com) After graduating in 1954 I served two years in the keep busy with lawn care, gardening, golf, bridge, choir, reading, shell fishing, and sailing. Idon t do ocean fishing but our kids keep us well supplied. I had a great visit with reunions held on Homecoming weekend Army. In 1956 I went to work for AT&T in (Continued on Page 4) March 2005 \r\nPhi Gamma Delta House Corporation • Illinois 288-5 SN Help us keep in touch with you by updating your information below. Be sure to complete any empty fields. Li^u^cuTO•t'i Preferred E-Mail Preferred Mailing Address Secondary E-mail Pref. Address Type HOME ID Number 327405 Pref. Address Line 1 Name/Grad. Year Jerome C. Groniger 1956 Pref. Address Line 2 City, State, Zip Nickname Occupation/Title 317 S 14th Street Mattoon IL 61938-4002 Country „ Retired Employer Secondary Mailing Address Home Phone ^Atork Phone (217)234-4138 Sec. Address Type (809)-§§8-9892 Sec. Address Line 1 Fax Phone Sec. Address Line 2 Cell Phone City, State, Zip / Country '"''hats V ivith Yoti? ''avorite memories membersyou would like to see... whatyou dofora living, etc.? (Feelfree to continue on the other side.) 2004-05 Annual Fund 1am pleased to make a contribution of • $1,000 • $500 • $250 Payment Method: QSlOO • $50 • Other amount $_ Account No. Amount $ Exp. Date • VISA • MasterCard • Check, payable to Phi Gamma Delta Association of Illinois Signature • Credit Card, complete Information at right • Call our credit card hotline at 800-975-6699 toll free!* *Your credit card donation will appear on your statement as a transaction with Affinity Connection, Inc., in State College, Pa., which is our graduate relations service. 288-S SN 327406 Phi Gamma Delta House Corporation 288 s University ofIllinois Graduate Relations Office P.O. Box 3244 Oak Brook, IL 60522-3244 Ifyou have already given to the Annual Fund, Thankyoulr \r\n\r\nLfUfeT-llJ ate Spotlight on Jonathan Flusser '87 ^Banker, Father, Athlete, More '1 Support Reviving the Chapter' Jonathan Flusser '87, senior vice president and regional manager of commercial banking at LaSalle Bank in Chicago, has many fond memories of his days as a Phi Gamma Delta undergraduate. He'd like to see the Chi lota Chapter reinstated, both for the sake of fellow graduates and for future members. "I support reviving it, and right now I'm watching from the sidelines to see if the idea is going to gather steam," he says. "I'd In particular, he misses the annual Pig Dinner gatherings of graduates at the house. "That used to be a hugely attended event. Everybody would get together and trade stories. It would be great to have that again." |on credits the chapter with helping him gain important experience that has continued to aid him since graduation, such as in community service, leadership and social skills. "You don't know you're learning those things, at least initially. But when you get to be a junior or senior, you understand you're going to have to work hard, graduate and get a job," he says. "I learned to establish a balance of school, work, sports and having a girlfriend. My best semesters were when I was taking 18 hours, had a job and was playing rugby. Iwas at my best when I had a lot going on, and if you can carry that over into your life ^fter graduation, it serves you well." jon joined the fraternity because he had attended high school >/ith some of the members, and many of the men had backgrounds similar to his own. "I joined right after high school, and I lived in the house the entire four years. I never lived anywhere else while at college," he says. He served as pledge chair for a time, and lateras secretary and then vice president. He was always deeply involved in sports. "We were the University of lllinojs champions in Ultimate Frisbee two years in a row; there were more than 50 teams competing. Ialso played intramural football and indoor soccer, and I played rugby for four years," he says. "We won at regionals, went to the nationals and finished second in the nation in collegiate rugby. We helped the rugby team get recognized as a club sport at the university." Achievement for many years and is involved with several business also volunteer with the North American Challenge Cup (NACC), a national sailing championship for disabled sailors, (jon says, "jim is the founder and reason for the NACC event becoming successful and what it is today.") Jon and his wife, Ella, have three children: jon Jr. (10), Madeline (6 1/2) and Daniel (2 1/2), and another due this June. His hobbies are many, and primarily athletic. He has run in 10 Chicago Marathons, goes mountain biking and road biking, plays golf, and has been avidly racing sailboats for 20 years. He takes a hiking/climbing trip once a year (so far taking on 12 mountains of greater than 8,000 feet) and a skiing trip once a year, with a group of friends. He stays in contact with several fellow Chi lota graduates, including his sailboat racing companions jim Armstrong and Sam Miller '86. He also sees John O'Connor '87 and jerry Cleary '86 regularly, and a number of others from time to time, "jim Armstrong and I coach for the soccer team that we both have daughters in," he says. "He lives a block from me." jon would like to hear from more men in his pledge class. "It would be nice to know where others in my pledge class are and what they're doing," he says. "I'd be glad to hear from any of them." He can be contacted by e-mail at jonathan.flusser@abnamro.com.. • Recolonization Report (Continued from Page 7) Graduate brothers can contribute in a number of ways. He accomplished all this while also holding down a job at C.O.D.'s, the popular bar near campus. After graduating in finance Prior to the expansion process you can use your networks to identify legacies and recruitment prospects. During the expansion process you can host or attend recruitment dinners, organize a cookout, etc. Following the expansion process you can volunteer on the Board of Colony Advisors, and economics, jon worked at host recruitment events, organize and attend pledge class American National Bank for more dinners, etc. The opportunities are endless, and the various positions allow for brothers to contribute time within their capabilities. Whether it is a few hours a month, or a few than 16 years. While working there, he also attended the Kellogg Graduate School of Management. He has now been at LaSalle Bank for two years, where he leads a team that provides commercial banking services to middle-market ^ompanies in the Midwest. "I enjoy coaching people and helping businesses grow and be successful," he says. jon points out that many of the merits of fraternity life are also valuable in the workplace. "Like philanthropy: The pledges were required to get involved, and I now require my people to be involved in community service, to give back to the The Illinois Fiji Among his community-related activities, jon has volunteered with junior organizations. He and Jim Armstrong '88 like to see it resurrected." t community. The fraternity made the pledges get involved, and at my work I've ingrained it into everybody," he says. hours each week, your support is welcomed and appreciated. To volunteer your services as a graduate advisor for the new colony, please contact j. B. Coll, Director of Chapter Services, at (859) 255-1848 ext. 134, or by e-mail at jgoll@phigam.org. If you know any interested male currently attending the University of Illinois, please email his contact information to jgoll@phigam.org or phone it in to 859-255-1848 ext. 134 Perge! • \r\n288-05 SN MH can't say no. I look forward to renewing many friendships and have so many memo ries. Let's help Phi Gamma Delta return to Illinois. Iwould not have made it through (Continued from Page 2) school without Chi lota. every three years at the Urbana Lincoln Hotel. It's worth the trip just to see who Kent ('59) Brennecke's alias will be. He assumes a different Brother every three years. If you haven't made it back, the classes of '55-'61 would love to see you. Herb Bayley '55, still marches at half time with the alumni band. Gene Wallace, my pledge father, should come back and stop off in amazing Arcola on his way into Champaign. W. Roger Hoffman '57 (2575 Peachtree Rd., NE, Apt. 14F, Atlanta, GA 30305-3637; rogerhoffman @mindspring.com) I retired in 1993. My wife, Sandra, retired in january from her psychology practice. We have two children. Brent and Stacey, and four grandchildren. Life is good. Daniel A Damon '58 (300 SB 349th PL, Washougal, WA 986719570; Daniel.damon@wedbush.com) Fiji Brothers Bob Passaneau '58, Charlie ????r '83, Bill ???? '86, Jake ???? and I were on hand to help celebrate the wedding of William C. ???? '57 and Jacqueline Marie Moss in Wilmete, III. (6324 Shinn Creek Ln., Wilmington, NC 28409; dennis.anderson@partners.mcd.com) After graduating in 1963 I worked for Union Carbide and IBM. After battling cancer since she was 22, Sally died at the age of 56 of heart valve failure. We had three children and four grandchildren. Now I am in business in Wilmington, N.C. since 1974 (11 McDonald's restaurants). I am married again to Ellen Marie and we have had three more children. Itell people Iam justa guy who great time. I send out an email and a letter to virtually all the Chi lota Fijis from that era. Any brothers are welcome. Just contact Mike Gow at (630) 584-2662 or me at (952) 927- Keith G. Asher '62 4742 and we'll add you to the list. (P. O. Box 8246, Horseshoe Bay, TX 786578246) I retired in September 2000 and left Richard A Day '77 (890 Northmoor Rd., Lake Forest, IL 60045- Dallas after 31 years. Now I am living on a lake in the beautiful Hill Country in Texas. Kids, six grandchildren, and traveling - still 3240; dickday@tds.net) My years at the Fiji house were arguably the best years of my crazy after all these years. Thomas D. Earley '63 (228 Water Tank Rd., Canton, GA 30115- life, and the friendships I made are still strong today. I am currently not working (employment challenged), so if anyone has any leads on operations jobs in the Chicago area, drop me an email. snow skiing, downhill and cross country. No children but a German Shepard and Stan quite a bit and am very close to a number of fellow Phi Gams to this day. I would like to see Fijis get re-established at Illinois and build up a strong membership like we had in dard Poodle. James B. Rickey, Jr. '75 John W. Schmitt '89 (921 S. Spring Ave., LaGrange, IL 60525; Schmitt@ms.com) I enjoyed my time at Fiji's (17400 Medina Rd., Ste. 100, Minneapolis, MN 55447-1 341; jhickey@pulmonetic.com) My family and I have been living in Edina, the late 1980's. I just moved to Merrill Lynch last year from Morgan Stanley. I have a son and a daughter and a third on the way. Have Minn., since 1993. Tracey and I have been married for 18 years and have three wonder a great year everyone. • ful daughters, Diane (16), Christine (15), and Sheri (1 2). They are into tennis, golf, fast pitch Softball, musical plays at school and the occasional boy. Pray for me. Each year I'm Fijis. Steve Young '77, Don McMurray '76, John Snell '76, and my brother Tommy Hickey '76, take a fishing trip to Canada each year. Mike Gow '75, Cralg Johnson '75, Dan McMurray '76 and I have been In Memo We regret to inform you of the death of Frederick S. Crook '35 (5/2/04) Robert C. Lewis '36 (6/18/01) Fred L. Vance '39 (6/30/04) Homer A. Hindman '41 (11/7/03) William A. Beich'44 taking a golf trip annually for over 25 years. Ralph C. Goetz '49 (6/12/04) Lots of other brothers have joined us on both of these occasions. Each fall Mike Gow '75 John T. O'Loughlin '76 (2/00) and I host the Tom Jump '79 Memorial Fiji Open Golf Tou'rnanntooja >|Bo Z ON ULUjad •Pd '36a||03 31P1S QlVd ^ 6202; go4baroque@mindspring.com) I am married to Ann Schumann from Vernon, Texas. We enjoy traveling in our RV and seeing the U.S. My hobbies are tennis and fortunate to be able to see a lot of Chi lota Dennis W. Anderson '62 the classes of '66-'81 attend, and we had a UOpV'ZtUOJO'^-d^ SlOUtJJl t'IzTE xog o d 9D!))0 suoiiBjsa 3ienpej9 aBeisod STl S!0"!IIUB IIVIAI SSVIDlSdId uo!)ejodj03 asnoH Bi|aa eiuuie^ iqj ^