received APR '1..- ,'k:' ^■ ■'- • "v"/.- . , •^ , "iM -■ The Gem State Fiji Mu Iota Chapter Alcohol Free Housing Spring 2000 Announce ments Alcohol Free Housing Faces Mu Iota We here at 600 U would In the past few weeks Mu Iota has had to tackle the decision of Alcohol free housing. Instead of shying away from responsibility, the brothers have united to work with not only the University, but also the national fraternity to make a statement about Alcohol Free Housing. Along with following all of the University and National Policies Mu Iota has gone far and above by taking many proactive steps to make the transition to alcohol free housing as painless as possi ble. This year alone we invited a professional speaker to the house, Mr. Bill Divane of the U of I Counseling Center, to talk with the brothers about the physical effects of alcohol. Mr. Divane also brought to our attention the ramifications in volved in the misuse of alcohol legally and socially. Mu Iota has also taken an active roll on campus, supporting the Universi ties alcohol policies. Late last semester several of the brothers met with Chris Wuthrich - Greek Advisor, and Bruce Pitman - Dean of Students (FIJI, Purdue) to discuss the chapters progress towards alcohol free housing. During the discus sion several issues were hammered out to aid Mu Iota in its transition. Some of these included hosting more alcohol free functions, hosting off-campus functions, and making sure the timeless values of Mu Iota were upheld in the process. Finally the Chapter has also taken a stance nationally meeting with sev eral other chapters across the nation to help The National Fraternity of PGD to evaluate its needs and to create the best alcohol policy given its wide breadth of chapters. Nationally PGD looks toward Mu Iota to help in these decisions in combination with several of the other strong chapters. In the end it truly is the goal of Mu Iota to make sure that the transition to alcohol free housing for our chapter is the least painful process possible and ultimately we hope the chapter will become stronger as the process continues. —Ryan Munson '00 1ntramural_s/Hockey Night like to thank all the brothers who have sent donations to help publish the Gem State Fiji. It is because of this financial support that we are able to publish four times a year. —Wilbur D. Vincent ('38) is still playing golf three times a week while living in Banner Elk, NC in the winter and in Punta Gorda, FL in the summer. —Edward G. Davis ('42) passed away October 25, 1999. Former editor of the Gem State Fiji and Gem of the Mountains yearbook, Davis was also one of the first B-26 pilots to see action over Northern Afnca. Our deepest condolences go out to the Davis family. What is new in your life? If you want to share your news with the rest of the Rush Update/Graduate Update Social Service brothers, please return the insert included with your newsletter today. \r\nlir-r-i'-vS The Gem State Fiji 'U- Spring Season Intramurals sports are off and run ning for the new mil The next "big point" sport on the agenda is singles and doubles bil lennium. We are cur liards. We expect to rently in the middle of have a strong showing for this event coming wrapped up with softball and new point sports this year, 4-on-4 flag football, and quickball. Softball should prove to be a from senior Nhan fun and successful semester. So far that en Nguyen and freshman sport for us also. With thusiasm has not dwin Dan Romano. Nhan everyone from lasts years team retuming and a large group of baseball players in the freshmen class, Fijis should be a top con dled at all and everyone is excited to keep things going the way we have tender. Quickball and ous for Phi Gamma Phi Gamm intramural 5-on-5 basketball with playoffs beginning next week. The Fijis are looking to be a top con tender for a large amount of points in that event. Our team is competed in billiards for us last year and ended up taking sec ond. Improving on that standing would be a great benefit for Phi ward to. Everybody returned from Christmas break with a new enthusiasm to get things started on the right foot for the spring started them. The next made up of very few guys who actually played high school bas ketball, but our athleti cism is keeping us in the hunt for a good Gamma Delta and our 4-on-4 football will be Delta sports and our im point standings heading into the final quarter of new to everyone so provement on last year's those are other exciting showing in the play the year. overall finish. —Troy Braga ('02) things for Fiji intramu ral sports to look for That quarter will be offs. Hockey Night On the evening of Saturday, February 26, 2000,the brothers of Mu Iota made the trip to Spokane for what has become an annual out ing to attend a Spokane Chiefs hockey game. I Spokane Arena. Al though the game did not prove to be very ex citing(The Chiefs won 10-1), the night gave the brothers a rare op portunity to be together in one place at the same We had an outstanding time. The men of600 showing this year, with a total of 53 people at tending the game. To shown what brother U have once again hood is all about. make the game even more memorable, the —Darin Melnyk ('01) couple of months should prove to be very prosper PIG Dinner! Alumni, Remember to put this important upcoming dates in your calendars! (see insert for details) Pigger 2000 April 15^^, 2000 600 University Avenue house had seats re served rink-side for a sold-out game at the Moscow,Idaho \r\nSummer Rush Update It seems like only yesterday I was an nouncing that it was Kevin Shawver('02) time for rush, but once again the Phi Gamma his upcoming task. ties. Send your recom mendations(good or bad) care of Kevin Shawver to the chapter Brother Shawver is house, email to very prepared but like always we need our shaw2135@uidaho. year should be no dif ferent. Thank you all for the support, and let us once again fill the chapter with quality edu, or call the house at young men. Graduate brother's as (208)885-7051. We sistance. If you know anyone who is going to be a potential rushee please let us know what you think about the had such great response Delta recruitment drive is heating up as the spring brings us nice weather and potential rushees. The men at 600 U. have had a mar velous year and 2000's prospective rush class seems to be shaping up very nicely. This year I am hand ing the Rush duties to and he is very excited and motivated about Things are going well with updating the Graduate Brothers da tabase and collecting email addresses. I have about 65 Graduate email addresses and have sent out two up dates on the house, in -P.J. McDaniel('02) with rush from our Graduate Brothers last year and that makes the work so much easier. young man as soon as Rush at 600 U. has possible so we can start the recruitment process had several fabulous before other fraterni and with Brother Graduate Update Shawver at the lead this campus-topping years, I feedback from the BRlCKSlll The brick drive con mately 300 bricks left. brothers organizing their pledge classes, es pecially the class of'75 which is returning for their 25"^ anniversary. I am getting good feed back for having a golf University Avenue in the Spring of2000 with replica half-moon style tournament earlier in bricks that once Phi Gamma Delta tinues at Mu Iota. We If interested in reserv are moving forward with plans to remodel ing your personalized brick, please send $50 along with your name and class year to: the entrance at 600 Bricks cluding status on the the day so if you want adomed the entrance. 600 University Ave. football tickets and me to get you on the Moscow,ID 83843 brick project. Anyone list, drop me an email. For only $50, these bricks will be specially The house looks great made in Seattle with Or contact Jim Hill at eluded in the list and from all the renovations your name and class work: get regular updates ineluding just write to so come back and re year engraved in the live some of the memo ries. We all look for brick. Take this oppor that wants to be in- Will Omdorff at omd5371@uidaho.edu. ward to seeing you Pigger attendance is looking great this year. I have gotten solid there April 15'M —Will Omdorff('02) tunity to have your name inscribed in Mu Iota history forever. There are approxi Phone:(208)882-0580 \r\nThe Gem Non-Profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE State Fiji PAID Moscow,Idaho Permit #193 Phi Gamma Delta 600 University Aye. Box 3037 Moscow,ID 83843 PGD Intemational Headquarters 1201 Red Mile Rd. Lexington,, Ky 40544 iiliillliMilililinnlitliiliiilliiiliilliililliiiiiiiliilii} SOCIAL SERVICE Social service con tinues to play a central role at 600 University. Over Spring Break, various Fijis will re turn to their former high schools to help improve the image of the Greek system. Each week, Fijis are greeted on the playgroimd with such cheers as "Yea! The big kids are back!" Many brothers were quite surprised to dis cover that after retum- ing to McDonald Also planned for this spring is a children's school a second or On a personal note, I know from experience that this type of serv ice makes a positive difference for children and benefits us in the long run when these children grow up to become potential provision of positive male role models played a major role in my decision to become a Fiji. Furthermore, it most definitely in spired me in suggest ing and developing our current volunteer pro gram. So thank you. third time, many chil rushees. In 1986,1 was a first grader at Easter Egg Hunt with dren remembered them McDonald Elemen Alpha Gamma Delta and greeted them by tary, and played on a sorority. However,the name. Brothers have Parks & Rec. Soccer social service project and Vayonis; you are perfect examples of how our time spent especially enjoyed this project; after all, what team coached by Mike here can make a differ DiLorenzo and Nick ence later on. could be a more enter Vayonis, both brothers, living at old 600. There is no doubt in my mind that their —Justin Horn ('02) many brothers have found most rewarding is our volunteer pro gram at McDonald Elementary school. taining afternoon than one spent playing with grade school children? Brothers DiLorenzo -Justin Horn '02, So- \r\nWHO'S DOING WHAT? Keeping you and your classmates informed Please write legibly Please be sure to check out Phi Gamma Name: Delta on the Internet! On the World Wide Address: City: State: Zip: Web, point your browser to: http://www.uidaho.edu/greek/fiji If you would like to reach us by email, contact Will Omdorff: Class: □ Check here if new address Personal News or Message to Anyone: Engagement/Marriage/Births, Etc. Omd5371 @uidaho. edu Please send correspondence to: 600 University Ave. Moscow, ID 83843 If possible, send us a photo and a personal biography so we can highlight you in our Alumni Spotlight New Job/Promotions/Awards/Honors/ Achievements/Transfer/Retirement, Etc.: Thanks for replying to the Gem State Fiji! Any and all support is appreciated. We always look forward to hearing from our valuable alumni. —^Brian W. Post, current GSF Editor. Post2201@uidaho.edu or (208) 885-7051 Please Help Support the Gem State Fiji Without your generous contributions, the regular publication of this newsletter would not be possible. To help, my check is enclosed: I blOO [^IsO UD$25 [ZZbther_ Please make checks payable to the Gem State Fiji \r\nPig DiNiittr 2000 The first Nonis Pig Dinner ofthe Millennium will be held at 600 University this spring. A great time to see the house, meet the brothers and talk ofcollege days! • Saturday April 15, 2000 GolfScramble tees off8:00 a.m. Dinner begins 5:30 p.m. Master of Ceremonies- Tony Robinson '94 Keynote Speaker- Clyde Culp '41 We love to see as many Graduate Brothers at these events as possible...come join in the glory ofPhi Gamma Delta and show that being a Fiji is not for college days alone. Forinformation or comments please contact Will Omdorffat(208)885-4258 or omd5371@uidaho.edu