THE B.C. FIJI PJ,LUL^P Qamnu. CLpt^ ofpL Qaouru. 2X,L ai iko IfniuorSii^ ofiPritiiL PoiumLia Spring, 1996 Volume XIX Issue XLX PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Welcome Pi Gaimna Brotliers, to tlie also to Brotliers Corbett and Hopkins Returning from tlie Cliristmas break, tlie March issue oftlie B.C. Fiji. This is the first offour B.C. Fijis you will receive for tlieir help with Stan Cup and The Founders' Day Golf Classic and Chapter convened at the Evans Lake Forestry Camp for goal setting and in 1996. We have doubled the annual Barbecue. In order to maintain the publication in order to keep you more informed of upcoming events and to encourage graduate participation! We hope that you enjoy the extra B.C. Fijis and welcome any input you might have to improve them. momentum created by tliese brotliers, we need your help. Events such as the strategic planning. Discussion topics included grad relations. Chapter financial stability, and rush. The most notewortliy graduate event that has occured since our last pubUcation was the 66tli Aimual Norris Pig Dinner. Tliank you to all tliose grads in attendance. The undergraduate Chapter cherishes tlie cliance each Fall to hear stories from tlie 'good ol' days' when men were men (and Betas were women). It was great to see tlie return of a strong contingent of recent Pi Gamma graduates from Ontario . The Stan Cup, the Founders' Day Golf Classic and Barbecue, and Pig Diimer are ideal chances to participate. We apologize to any brotliers who may have missed Pig Dinner this year due to late notice,and hope tliat tlie increase in B.C. Fiji pubhcations will help to remedy this. The last notice tliis year will be early in October, following Bids Day. We look forward very much to an epic 67th Annual Norris Pig Dinner! Join us! We are proud to armounce that tlie Chapter has 22 new brothers. Fourteen ofthese men are first year students and will carry the Chapter into the next century. We encourage you to meet these new brothers at the Founders'Day GolfClassic and Barbecue(see insert)! Finally, mindful tliat tliis is a graduate newsletter, we strive to include as much graduate information as possible. This, Following Pig Dinner, the brotliers turned their focus to the Christmas needless to say, is difficult if we are not to make stuff up about your lives, so Exams. With the ever-increasing please write to our B.C. Fiji Editor, competitiveness on campus,tlie Chapter Cliris Marett, c/o the FIJI Haus. We dinner was a tremendous success insofar realizes that it must focus more on wallets back at tlie Haus in the FIJI Paradise Casino (see Brotlier Kevin "I Lunchbucket Pub Crawl still persist, however, as a necessary and therapeutic Fraternally, take money from poor undergrads" release from the pressure ofcampus life. Chapter President will happily publish graduate articles, as brothers enjoyed an evening togetlier scholastic endeavors throughout the and we always need info, for Clematis to reunite, reminisce over fond year and rush men ofliigh calibre. Social Clippings. Thank you, brothers, for memories, and empty each other's events such as The Annual Larry your support; see you at Founders Day! perge! Watson, below). One concern, however, raised after dinner by Brother Brian McGavin involved tlie lack of relations between undergraduates and graduates. In an efibrt to reconcile tliis, tliere has been a noticeable effort made by graduate brothers including Anthony Borthwick and liis dedicated B.C.A. members(see back page), as well as Glen Harris, David Smith, Darren Donnelly, and Brian McGavin. Thank you to tliese graduatesfor tlieir efforts and dedication to the Pi Gamma Chapter! Thank you Brothers(left to right in Background)Ed and Tony Wild,Eastman,Humer,Corbett, Hayes,Borthwick, Walthers(and in foreground) Kent, Kevin and Joel Watson,and Campbell eujoying poker in the Haus \r\ne>ocmv HOUSE MANAGER'S Phi Oamma Delta REPORT The chapter has had an excellent year with social. SincethelastB.C. Fiji there have been a number ofsocial events in which the chapter has participated. As traditional. Grass Skirt was held the Our beloved chapter house has survived yet another year on the Point Grey campus due to the dedication of second Satrnday in November and, of course,was extremely well attended. In addition to the usual partying, scoring, both undergraduate and graduate and other forms of debauchery, it was the first year that we actually received standing, while it took its aimual share of abuse. The most significant effort came fi'om the annual pledge class house some of our damage deposit back. brothers. Undergrads put in countless hours of work to keep the Haus broomball afterwards,the latter marked improvement project in January tliat saw the main room painted and the stairs and landings recarpeted. Graduate with numerous bruises and one involvement was instrumental in the Next was Christmas Dinner and separated shoulder. Also in December was Pub Crawl. This was attended by over 50 brothers and our annual trek was as exciting as ever with a solid six to eight guys making it all the way. Second term events included two beer renovations of the Haus in the second term. House Corps paid for new heaters that were installed into every room and the main room, now has a fiunace. The undergraduate brothers would like to thank the graduates for this gardens, two exchanges, and recently improvement. We can truly feel the warmth of brotherhood in the chapter Formal at the Radisson Hotel. house. Compared with previous Formats,this one lacked in major injuries. However this did not diminish thelun and partying held all carrying on until at least 5:00 The biggest dilemma faced by the Graduate and Undergraduate Chapter is a.m. Another tradition tliat has slowly been rejuvenated is the Paradise Cafe. Wednesday(or any night really) has seen the boys partying it up in our newly dried basement. This has improved brotherhood and brought the boys together. Events coming up are a St. Patrick's Day party, complete with green beer, and Champagne Breakfast/Arts County Fair. This is an entire day of partying starting with Golfandbeeratabout7:00 a.m. and going until late that night. As can be seen, social is keeping busy! how much money to invest in tlie house because of the possibility that we will only be in our current chapter house for anywhere between three to ten years. With this in mind the graduate chapter has shown patience in investing money into our current house because of the In the second term this year we are participating in several sports. We liave two teams in basketball(Division II and Division III), a volleyball team in Division HI,an ice-hockey team playing in Division II, a ball hockey team in Division I, and an indoor soccer team in Division II. Botli ball hockey and indoor soccer are so far undefeated, dominating their divisions, while our other teams remain strongly competitive and are having a great time, including our hockey team achieving an impressive amount ofdemerits. In addition, we have participated in many special events, including the fraternity-sorority Anchor Splash, the Heartbreaker volleyball tournament,and Day of the Longboat. We will soon be competing strongly in the softball and badminton tournaments, as well as the infamous Storm tlie Wall. We are very excited about the latter and plan on entering six teams offive brotliers per team. The annual graduate/ undergraduate hockey tournament,the Stan Cup, is quickly approaching and will be on March IS""from 9;00p.m. to I0:30p.m. at the U.B.C. Thunderbird Arena. We are looking forward to a large amount of capital that may be needed to get a new house. Both great game and afun night afterwards. undeigraduate and graduate brothers are working extra hard to keep our current house in as good shape as possible while keeping the new house in mind forfuture brothers. Ourfuture goalsfor tlie house included a combination ofprojects over and continued participation in the playoffs which are coming up shortly, as well as lots of fan support from all We hope for a strong end to our season the brothers. the summer in conjunction with House Corp in efforts for the house to reach new heights. RUSH REPORT As the end of school and siunmer approaches, the undergrads again turn to the recruitment of new members. Although official rush is months away, the crucial summer rush is fkst approaching. This task requires all the undergrads, but also requires support from the grads. We are asking that if you know of any suitable candidates who attend or will be attending U.B.C. in September to forward their names to our Rush chairmen Scott Evans(261-3759)and Colin Clay. As well keep in mind that we always look forward to your support at our Rush functions in September. With the improvements made in the chapter during the last couple of years we are looking forward to having an even better rush than years previous. \r\nA rHEED/TDF A/ffD ^RAD RElAF/OffS Greetings Brotliers! The lastfew montlis liave been exciting Of key importance to the successfril mailout of the B.C. Fiji, is an accurate hst ofgraduates. The active chapter has timesfor the active chapter. This year's chapter retreat went very well. Actives and pledges bonded from such activities recently obtained International's list and has it stored on computer. Unfortimately, ofthe 1200 names, half as tackle football in a foot of snow as of them were outdated. The Grad Relations Committee has reduced this well as strange drinksfrom tlie bar. This lead soon after to the initiation of 22 strong new actives, a large increase over previous years. Cormnittee change-over was particitlarly smootlily, with the new cabinet filling in their rolls nicely. Socially, the chapter as usual has been very active. Highlights include Formal (or Grass Skirt-in-suits),and a group of brothers visiting a few chapters down in the States during Spring Break. On a more business-like note, the Graduate Relations Cormnittee has been completely revamped and enlarged. Recognizing the importance of maintaining links with tire graduate chapter, tltis ten person committee now oversees the B.C. Fiji, correspondence with grads, and graduate activities such as Pig Dinner, Stan Cup,and Founders Day. In an effort to keep the grads more irfformed, tliere will now be foirr B.C. Fiji's published armually. Three ofthe newsletters (such as tltis one) will be basic letters with the intention of providing quarterly updates. The dates for tliese mail-outs will be tlie second week ofMarch, tlie third week of May, and tire first week of December. The large, standard B.C. Fiji will come out in the first week of October. number, and the Board of Chapter Advisors also has plans to update the list. As a result, many more brothers will now be connected with tlie Chapter. The BCA,out for a couple of years, is now back in force. Encouraged by our P.L., Anthony Borthwick, the BCA holds meetings downtown at the Georgia Street Bar and Grill at 5:00 p.m. tlie first Monday of every month. The BCA is an invaluable source of advice for the undergraduate chapter, and anyone interested in helping out is welcome to attend. International. In addition, look this summer to a home page by our Chapter up on the Internet. Many Graduate events are on the horizon. Coming up this weekend (March 15)at the Thunderbird Area is the aimual hockey face-off where the grads try to defeat the all-timevictorious undergrads. This is an exciting time full of hard playing and camaraderie. Thanks to Bart Corbett for setting up the night. Next, on May 5 is the revived GolfTournament. Tim Hopkins has put a lot ofeffort into organizing this event,and there will be prizes to be won by all. Lastly, on the third Friday ofNovember(the 15th this year), at the Uitiversity Golf Course,is Pig Dinner. I hope eveiyone can make it out. The Chapter has a new focus on Graduate Relations, and much effort is The house was paid a visit by graduate being directed towards improving communication. The graduate database Darren Donnelly, and Brian McGavin, is a key aspect of this goal and I ask who are devoting a lot of attention to that anyone not receiving a B.C. Fiji to the housing situation. Recently, much write, call (224-9036), or e-mail necessary work has been done on the (marett@pclab.commerce.ubc.ca) me house. Heating is now available in eveiy their current address. room, and the electrical system in the house has been upgraded. The undergraduate bothers have a new brothers Glen Harris, David Smith, appreciation of the house and all have the aim of keeping the house in top condition. Furtliermore, work is being done on the possible relocation of all fratemity houses. A house is vital to the livelihood of a fraternity and graduate support is essential. PERGE! CHRIS MARETT A NOTICE TO GRADS!!! BE SURE TO ATTEND THIS VEAR'S PIG DINNER AT THE HOUSE ADDRESS Of interest to everyone is that International is now on the Internet,and 5785 Agronomy Road Vancouver, B.C. can be reached at "http;// www.phigam.org". Here, brothers can find out what is happening to Phi V6T 1L9 Gamma Delta as a whole. Furthermore, Canada I encourage visitors to sign-up onto the FIJINET. The FIJINET allows everyone to be connected via e-mail,and Phone # 224-9036 members are sent bulletins from UNIVERSITY GOLF COURSE ON NOV. 15. 1996. \r\nClcffiMis BOARD OF CHAPTER ADVISORS Clippm^s Anthony Borthwick Phone; 443-1453 Nesbitt Bums Fax: 443-1490 Bart Corbett Phone: 683-3111 Royal Lepage Commercial Real Estate Fax: 683-0432 Kerry "Lum Dog" Luiti has set up a new company Canadian New Frontier Immigration Services. Ryan Darby has switched firms and is now at Killam, Whitelaw and Twining. Ryan Darby Killam Whitelaw & Twining Ian Doddington Ernst & Young Phone: 682-5466 Fax: 682-5217 Robin MulhoIIand will soon be get ting married to lovely Dorothy Phone: 891-8367 Fax: 643-5422 Phone: 873-1865 Fax: 873-0166 Three grads have been busy making new potential Fijis: Neil Cystal has a son Tyler James; Darren Donnelly has a Doug Ford will be married in August Tim Hopkins Lions Society of B.C. Karl Kottmeler Phone: 654-1186 McDermid St. Lawrence Fax: 654-1476 Kerry Lum Canadian New Frontier Immigration Phone: 688-5816 Fax: 688-3819 Norm Taylor Phone: 682-2088 Ulinder Project Marketing Fax: 688-3405 Keith Tomlinson Phone: 437-9715 Canada Trust Fax: 437-6005 new son Ted; and Brian Cannon has a GRADUATE EVENTS CALENDAR Stan Cup Hockey Tournament First B.C. Fiji March 15 Second week of March BCA Meeting April 1 Founder's Day Goif Tournament May 5 BCA Meeting May 6 Second B.C. Fiji Third week of May new son Mattew James. B.C.fl./P.L. REPORT The BCA is alive and strong with eight brothers meeting the first Monday of eveiy month at the Georgia Bar and Grill. Along with a good turnout of imdergrads, we discuss tlie operations ofthe chapter and offer suggestions for any problems the imdergrads may be experiencing. Hopefully this will allow for smootlier transitions each year be tween committees and it should make it easier for the undergrads to keep in touch with the graduate chapter. We have also been spending a lot oftime on organizing events which will create more graduate/undergraduate interaction. Events like Pig Dinner and Stan Cup will be given more attention and we are add ing the First Armual Founders Day Golf BCA Meeting June 3 BCA Meeting July 1 BCA Meeting August 5 with the addition ofa large prize Ust tliis BCA Meeting September 2 key to keeping in touch with everyone BCA Meeting October 7 Tournament. Many grads have already expessed an interest in the event and event will become an armual classic. The Third B.C. Fiji First week of October is having an accurate graduate address Ust. Witli tire help ofthe imdergrads the list is being updated and a master copy is now on computer at the house. If BCA Meeting Pig Dinner BCA Meeting Forth B.C. Fiji Novem ber 4 Novem ber15 December 2 First week of December you know tlie whereabouts of any lost Fijis, please let us know. We welcome anyone out to our montlily meetings and would like to increase the size of the BCA. Ifyou have any questions please contact any of the members. \r\n■ FIRST ANNUAL PHI GAMMA DELTA FOUNDERS DAY GOLF TOURNAMENT When; Sunday, May 5th Reception & BBQ: 12:00 noon Where: Green Acres Golf Course 5040 No.6 Rd. Richmond, B.C. 5:00 PM The Fiji House 5785 Agronamy Rd Vancouver, B.C. 224-9036 If you can donate prizes, sponsor a hole or volunteer some time we will need your help FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT TIM HOPKINS AT 221-6009 ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE PHI GAMMA DELTA HOUSING FOUNDATION