RECEIVED MAY The Campanula A Publication of the Upsilon Alpha Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta University of Arizona•Spring 2000 The Future is Now Hello,graduate brothers and friends ofUpsilon Alpha. We are making good progress in our new house campaign As of April 20,2000,we have commitments from 120 alumni for $1.57 million. Our goal is to raise $3.0 million. but many of you probably don't realize the urgent nature We have already reached 52.3% of our goal from less of our situation with the Chapter House. Although our than 8.6% of our alumni. At this rate, if only 35% ofour prospects for the capital fund campaign remain bright, alumni commit, we can meet our goal. progress has been slow. As of mid-April, we have not When you think about giving, think back to what Phi raised enough cash and pledges to go forward with our Gamma Delta gave you ~ and notjust during your college plans and are now over a years-lifelong friendships month behind on our and in many cases the timeline. foundation for business It is time now for deeds success. Giving something back now will provide the not words. It is a watershed period. We need to retain same opportunities for our momentum and move growth and development to Upsilon Alpha into the next century. To date, 133 future FIJIs. Whether it be to call 1,200 specific by lump sum or multi-year pledge,the house needs the help of all Upsilon Alpha classmates. A volunteer brothers. brothers have volunteered may have contacted you already, or may do so soon. Please give his call or letter your careful consideration. You may or may not have received a campaign brochure and pledge form from a volunteer. Since our needs are urgent and because our volunteer-donor matching process has been fairly random,please do not wait to be contacted. We need more volunteers and have over 1,800 potential donors.If you are willing to call some of your brothers or need a campaign brochure and a pledge form, please call Stephen Combs, our campaign consultant, at Fraternity Management Group (our campaign advisors) 1-800-228-7326 ext.23 ore-mail him at: steve@fmgtucson.com. Let's kick this campaign into high gear and top 100% by the end of the year. There is also an opportunity for tax-deductible gifts in support ofthe Phi Gamma Delta Education Foundation Arizona CHEF.The Foundation can provide grant money for any part of the construction costs that are related to educational spaces, for example,library, study rooms and computer rooms. No gift is too large nor is any too small. The most important thing is tojoin the campaign.By participating, you assure that Phi Gamma Delta will shine at the University of Arizona,now and in the future. If you have any questions, comments or concerns regarding our campaign and/or the undergraduate chapter, please feel free to contact Stephen Combs or Mike Johnson '83 at 520-570-7651 or e-mail johnsonm® aries.tucson.saic.com Inside: The new house campaign, pages 4-5 - Alumni news, pages 6-7 - and more! \r\nThe CampaAilla Page 2 Spring 2000 Purple Legionnaire's Report The Campanula Published by Upsilon Alpha of The Fraternity ofPhi Gamma Delta, Dear Brothers, established 1931 in Tucson, These are exciting times at Upsilon Alpha! We are continuing to make progress toward our goal of building a new Chapter House for present and Campanula to The Ratemity ofPhi future FIJI'S to enjoy. The new Chapter House will continue to be a source of Gamma Delta,doFMG 744N.Stone, pride for all Arizona FIJI'S and the envy of the Greek community.Our goal can Tucson,AZ 85719 or call only be achieved through the hard work and dedication of both our graduate Steve Combs at520-622-0125 ex 23 and undergraduate brothers. Given the legacy of our great chapter,I know that or800-228-7326. we will achieve our goal. Sprii^2000Undergraduate As we progress toward raising the necessary money in order to finance the Officers and Select Conunittee construction ofthe new Chapter House,we have begun the process of reviewing H^ds the architectural and engineering aspects of the project. We have requested President: and subsequently received a project proposal from the lead architect. Several Scott Hunter'01 graduate brothers involved with the building corporation, and others in real Treasurer: estate, are reviewing the proposal and will provide input and guidance in the Ryan Louis'01 very near future. However, we can not proceed with the final architectural Recording Secretary: and engineering plans until we have raised at least 2.0-2.5 million dollars. Right Paul Shepard'03 now, we have received 1.5 million in pledges. Corresponding Secretary: I would like to extend a special thank you to Karl Filer '52 for graciously Steve Rawls'02 hosting a reception at his corporate office in Phoenix on March 31. Many Historian: Phoenix and Tucson area graduate brothers were present to socialize, listen to Joe Newberty'02 a presentation regarding the building project and the fund raising effort, and to Social: Michael Morton'02 enjoy delicious food and drink. In the future we hope to have similar receptions House Manager: both in Tucson and Phoenix. Announcements will be mailed to all graduate Arizona.Please direct all newsfor Brendon Miller'02 brothers well in advance of the event and events. Rush Chairman: Brett Blasiar'00 Pledge Educator: MarkMaloney'02 UpsOon Alpha Housiig Corporation President: Danny Montgomery'74 Treasurer: John Benjamin'85 Greg Gibson'76 Purple Legionnaire: Michael Johnson'83 Board of Chapter Advisors: Scott Gibson'78 Financial Advisors: Tom Moore'60 Why notlet your brothers know what you are doing? This summer,along with the five undergraduate cabinet members,I will be attending the 152"'' Ekklesia in San Antonio, Texas. I would encourage any graduate brothers who are interested in attending the Ekklesia and celebrating Phi Gamma Delta to do so. It is a fraternal experience that is both worthwhile and rewarding. Not very many organizations can claim to have been in existence for 152 years. It is a real testament to the beliefs and ideals of Phi Gamma Delta which have enabled the fraternity to grow and flourish for such a long period of time. Ekklesia registration forms can be obtained by contacting Will Kinzel, the Director of Programs at headquarters in Lexington at (859) 2551848(email: wkinzel@phigam.org),or by logging on to www.phigam.org. I know that for many of you, your faith in the chapter has been shaken. I want all graduate brothers to know that the undergraduate leadership is committed to restoring your faith in Upsilon Alpha. Our chapter has been the leader among fraternities at the University of Arizona since the Zeta Delt days, and a leader within our fraternity since 1931. It is my duty to make sure that the legacy of Upsilon Alpha never dies. Fraternally, Drop US a line at: Upsilon Alpha Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta c/o FMG (Fraternity Management Group) Purple Legionnaire 744 North Stone Avenue Tucson, AZ 85705 Mike Johnson'83 y/ \r\nSpring 2000 The Campanula 0Harvard Hil '58 was born and Page 3 Alumni Profile is now part of Trans-America. raised in Phoenix, Arizona. He Brother Hill has since moved on to form, with other attended West Phoenix High were he set his sights on becoming a colleagues, his own venture capitalist firm: Houston Partners. The group invests in international and domestic markets focusing on information technology and medical assets. Harvard has worked with the group for 15 years. Wildcat. Brother Hill was drawn to the University of Arizona because of their strong Finance and Economics depai'tments. In addition, most of his friends were Harvard Hill '58 i i • * also attending, or were planning to attend, the U. of A, making his choice that much easier. Brother Hill participated in rush and decided on FIJI because he felt the fraternity offered an ideal balance of academic, social, and athletic goals. In addition. Harvard was drawn to the fraternity's "legacy of quality characteristics," plus he found the guys very friendly and well-rounded. As an undergraduate Brother Hill kept very active. Every year he would participate with the fraternity in Harvard and his wife Jan have been married since 1957. Together they have three children. Scott, who was a Kappa Sigma at Baylor University, and Jim; both work with Harvard at Houston Partners. His daughter Kelli attended the University of Arizona and received a degree in Art History. Harvard and Jan also have three grandchildren. In his spare time Brother Hill runs marathons and has taken part in many triathalons. He enjoys staying active and loves playing tennis, golf, and doing a little hunting. Brother Hill's days as a FIJI will always remain special. He loved participating in the homecoming float preparations and going to the UA-ASU football games would also make the annual bicycle trip to ASU. While in college, Harvard spent three years working in the fraternity's kitchen and one year with a veterinarian hospital. He served the fraternity as Recording Secretary, and always looked forward to The Friday night dinners at El Charro. Brother Hill says his time as a FIJI was a very positive experience and a significant event in his life. The fraternity helped him leam how to associate with others and build relationships. His FIJI experience also instilled Rush Coordinator, and Social Chair and loved organizing in him the value of communication .This asset has led several intramurals, his favorite was flag football. Haiwai'd and partaking in the dinner exchanges with the various him to continued success in both his personal and sororities. professional lives.(8 Green Bay Cir, Houston,TX,77024, Harvard graduated in 1958 with a double major in Finance and Economics. After graduation he joined the H:7I3-222-8600, W:713-222-8600, F:7I3-222-8932, Army and in his first year of service moved seven times throughout the country. He served in the army for fourand-a-half years, his last three years were spent just e:harvard@houstonpartners.com) rmtn. i . outside of Frankfurt on the German border. After his military service Brother Hill came back to Phoenix where he took up a position with Dean Witter, working there for seven years before transferring to California as Dean Witter's Southern California Vice President. While maintaining his position at Dean Witter, Harvard found time to obtain his MBA (1973) from Pepperdine University. Brother Hill left Dean Witter to move to Houston and become President of Rotan Mosle. Inc., a regional investment banking firm. During his five year tenure the firm experienced a per year return of close to 100%. His success did not go unnoticed, in June of 1983 Criterion Group, an asset management firm, offered Harvard the position of President of Criterion Investments, Inc.. At that time. Criterion managed over $12 billion in assets and Scott Hunter '01 lunches with a UAPD officer at the house. The new University of Arizona Police station is now located across the street fom the house. \r\nPage 4 The Campanula Spring 2000 Your Campaign Questions Answered The process ofrebuilding a house is tremendously you will avoid having to pay any capital-gains tax, complex and itis expected our alumni,actives,and parents do not have the time to pay attention to the regardless of whether or not your gift is tax-deductible. myriads ofdetails.For example,solving the problem of Are my gifts tax deductible? where the men ofFUI will live during construction has Gifts made to the Phi Gamma Delta Educational been taken care of,but all ofour members may notknow Foundation will be 100% tax-deductible.However,only the answer. 20-30% ofthe project can be funded from foundation grants. Therefore the majority ofthe funds must come along in our major gift campaign.The total number of from the Building Corporation.Weencourage you to give major gifts over $5,000,is 44 as compared to our goal most,or all,of your gift to Phi Gamma Delta Building of67,an astonishing66%completion rate given the short Corporation,which is nottax-deductible.Having said that, time the campaign has you may split your gift any been running.Others have way you choose. inquired about the percentage of alumni How much will the Arciiiteimire/Construcdon $2,200,000 volunteering to raise funds project cost? Sleeping for 50-60 in suite style bedroom/bathrooms,fiill for our chapter and the The most recent library, high speed hitemet access. Faculty Fellow office. answer is an amazing estimate is about three ResidentAdvisor suite,fully sprinkleied,ADA compliant, eleven percent(11%). million dollars, which Some alumni have wanted to know how far we are If you have any questions you'd like answered either in this newsletter or in person, please feel free to call Steve at 520-622-0125. Where will the chapter 19,0(X)square feet and much more. Funiiture/Eaafiiment $150,000 New kitchen equipment and furniture for individual rooms,conunon rooms,and the courtyard. Corrent Oebt $300,000 Payoff the current debt we have on our facility. Campaign Expenses $350,000 Alumni communications,events and campaign costs. go during coiistruction? includes a debt of about three hundred thousand dollars on the current fraternity house and three hundred and fifty thousand dollars in campaign expenses. The projected expenses and a brief description of their use fguii $3,000,000 shown in the table to the During the year the left. chapter will need to be out ofthe house,we have arranged for our members to live in apartments from January 2001 to August/Sept2001. Can you give me an executive summary of how Based on what we discovered in the FeasibiUty Study,it the campaign is going? is reasonable that our minimum goal of$3.0 million can Here is"the picture"as ofApril 20,2000.The number be achieved in time to start construction by January of gifts possible(brothers, parents,friends)is 1,398. 2000. Number of gifts/pledges made to date totals 120.The total amount pledged to date is $1,570,228.52.The total Will you accept marketable securities as amount collected to date is $420,900.77. donations? To make this project happen we need your gifts of Isn't this a small percentage? cash or marketable securities. Your gift mav be paid No,for the short time the campaign has been mnning over a flve-vear period. Our lawyers and tax experts it is rather high. As a side note,PBS receives only about have developed a financing plan to help you maximize 20% ofthe total non-credit card pledges people make your contribution in manner comfortable with your during the year. desires and income. We encourage transfers ofstock as \r\nThe Campanula Spring 2000 Page 5 Pledges To Date Recent Donors In addition to those commitments listed below, we have additional verbal of Major Gifts pledges totaling approximately $250,000 for a total of about $1.75 million Schulyer Linlnger'44 or about 60% of the total funds needed to rebuild. Hamilton McRae'60 Decade Goal Alumni Pledged Lloyd Wiborg '61 Charles Townsdin '63 20,000 0 52 65,000 4 7,250 Fred Owings '64 1940's 143 100,000 3 8,000 Clinton Churchill '65 1950's 251 1,500,000 21 728,493' 1960's 358 1,000,000 35 627,071 1970's 297 500,000 13 48,667 1980's 403 250,000 33 133,848 1990's 337 75,000 12 11,300 1920's 8 1930's $ Pledges $ 0 George P. Heldler, Jr.'65 Michael FItz-Gerald '71 Danny Montgomery'74 Jeffrey Patch '77 Curtis J. Dunshee '82 Totals 1,849 $3,000,000 124 $1,570,289 Robert Murray'84 Fred Gutter, Jr.'80 If you have any questions please feel free to call or write. Campaign Stats ♦ One hundred and thirty-three(133)alumni volunteers are calling the nearly 1,200 alumni who have yet to donate. ♦ 5% ofour alumni have already helped us meet 50% of our goal. ♦ 84 alumni have made a contribution of$1,000 or Major Gift Breakdown Our new house campaign is raising the capital needed to completely rebuild our Chapter House and we ai'e counting on many major donation to make this happen. The chait below shows major gift levels, goals and number ofgifts received. more; Amount ♦ Over 300 of you have promised to make a gift according to our alumni survey. We know Fiji's can do better! Please mail us your pledge form. $250,000 ♦ Only 30% of most fraternity alumni donate to $100,000 new housing campaigns. You know the Upsilon Alpha Chapter men are better than average, we know contributions from the Upsilon Alpha chapter contributions will significantly surpass the # Goal # Received $500,000 $50,000 $25,000 $10,000 $5,000 average. Totals Make a Difference! Your contributions can be made on any level, such as Contribute. IPIease call Steven Combs at 800-228-7326 ext. 23. those listed above, and are essential to our 100% success. If you are in a position to help, please call Steven Combs at 800-228-7326 ext. 23. \r\nThe Campanula Page 6 Spring 2000 Alumni Updates News of your brothers from around the world Charles M. Rucker '56 After graduation Brother Rucker went to Columbia Medical School and received his MD. He then spent almost 30 years as a Cardiovascular Surgeon.Charles and his wife Alexandra have been married for nearly 35 years. Together they have three kids: Michael,Kathiyn,and Creed(currently a U of A medical student). In his spare time Charles that"FIJI really helped me to learn how to work with other people." Brother Orchard was"one of the three midgets" Runt,Runt Runt,and Runt Runt Runt.He notes thatjust the mere mention ofthe subject should evoke some wonderful memories from his fratemity brothers. Brother Orchard and Jo have three handsome sons Scott,Pat,and Kent.(HC 30 N Wood 3800,Ten Sleep, WY, 82442-9801, likes to hunt, fish, and carve H:307-366-2494, e:belgians@tctwest.net) wood. Brother Rucker will always remember the friends he f made, especially his fellow pledge class members,and says there is one thing he will NEVER forget,"The cook Frank Henry and his lousy Friday nightfish! - served with what was quite possibly the worse tartar sauce in history." (4927 E Calle j 'f graduated with a degree Business. Brother Bell and his wife Bettye have two children Mike and Michelle and four grandchildren. \ ! William is the President and i \J Director of Bank One. In M Ventura,Phoenix, AZ,850184460, H:602-468-1368, E:602-433-0087) ^ , .. Brothers at Chapter House Thanksgiving his spare time. Brother Bell tries to keep up with the grandchildren and spends a little time on the,golfcourse. , ^ Peter A.Mayer'56 graduated Dinner 1982-83 1382~83 One ox the Wciys nc to keep in his golfing skills with a degree in Civil Engineering. Throughout his career Peter has worked honed is a yeaiJy reunion with a group ofFIJI brothers all over the country including a considerable amount of at the Kissing Camel's Golf Course in Colorado time as a traffic engineer for the State of Arizona. For Springs.There they play afew rounds ofgolfand catch the last ten years. Brother Mayer operated his own up on old times. Brother Bell enjoys hunting quail and business: Mayer & Associates. Peter has been married fishing. He wUl always remember the high quality ofthe to Joanne for 11 years and has six children. In his spare time Peter enjoys golfmg and volunteering atthe Arizona Cancer Center. His FIJI days taught him how to get along with others and the value of honesty and integrity in relationships. He will never forget his pledging experience and stays in contact with afew of his pledge brothers.(6320 N Camino Arco,Tucson, AZ,857183809, W:520-299-0332, F:520-520-7270) J.Kent Orchard'58 graduated with a with a degree in Agriculture and took over managing hisfamily's extensive cattle ranch shortly after finishing college. Now retired. Brother Orchard and his wife Jo tour the United States to show their Draft Horses. When asked about the fraternity's influence on his life. Brother Orchard said brothers he befriended during his time at Arizona and remembers them as some ofthe brightest, hard working people with whom he has ever associated.(2501 Grand Blvd. NW,Oklahoma City, OK,73116, H:405-8428392, W:405-231-6232, e:William_M_Bell@ mail.bankone.com) Mel Jenks'63 graduated with a degree in Business Administration. After graduation Brother Jenksjoined the United States Army retiring as a Colonel in 1990. During his 27 year enlistment. Brother Jenks learned discipline and a strong work ethic. He traveled the world and visited almost every continent. Currently, Brother Jenks is a financial consultantfor Solomon Smith Barney. Mel and his wife Regina have two children, each of \r\nThe Campanula Spring 2000 whom followed in their father's footsteps andjoined the military. In addition to consulting Brother Jenks enjoys playing golf, reading, and maintaining a strict fitness routine. He says that the most rewarding part of the FIJI experience was developing many lifelong friends and a strong sense of loyalty to his brothers. Brother Jenks loves to return to the University of Arizona for homecoming and enjoys talking to his never-to-beforgotten brothers about the days they spent in FIJI. Page? his pledgeship and the fraternity's strong brotherhood prepai'ed him for life's trials and tribulations. One of his more vivid memories revolves around the night he fell offthe roof ofthe house,"Ifthat memory does not stick with you I don'tknow ofone that would."(2671 Cranlyn Rd, Shaker Heights, OH, 44122, H;216-765-5865, arec ived his Master's in W:440-325-2002, F:216-765-5879, e-mail: tangies@concentiic.net) Mark (5755 E Finisteira, Tucson, AZ, 85750-1006, W:520-745- Barkenbush '87 Electrical Engineering. Brother 7061,e:regnmel@aol.com) Barkenbush is the Director of Jon Nigbor'82 graduated with a degree in MIS. After 7 Facility Services for the St.Louis Children's Hospital and the hospital's recent expansions kept him rather busy. Mark and his wife, Julie, have one daughter, Emily. In his very restricted spare time. Brother Barkenbush enjoys woodworking and r graduation,Jon started his own company called Consumer Care which specializes in car-safety kits which they sell to companies. The business is veiy fcj successFil and has been "holding down its market shai-e." Brother Nigbor's rather time consuming hobby is bicycle racing and his vacationing with the family. For A ■ the past ten summers the Barkenbush's family travel to the j Atlantic coast ofNorth Carolina sponsors are Safeway Food Co. and Saturn Motors. Jon's FIJI where they rent a beach house memories remain vivid,especially '^ ^ ^^ and spend time in the company•' . ^ Bob Raglan Ragland cutting down nets ling Intramural Intramural of a tew other families. His time nets after after wli winning the night when he came back to his bed and found it filled with ~ Title 1981-1982 1 31-1982 Title about ten gallons of chocolate pudding. Despite the pranks. Brother Nigbor says that the fraternity helped him learn how to get along with others, "Living with a 100 guys will make you mature fast." Jon encourages his brothers to "give him a call and come visit him in beautiful Portland." (PO box 15052, Portland, OR,97293-92, H:503-720-6431, W:503-230-0406,F:503-230-1854,e:jon@consumer- as an undergrad was a "wonderful experience," and his favorite memories center on the nights when the brothers would go dinnk boy tipping on the sleeping porch. FUI gave him good insight into what it takes to be a leader and how to set goals. (17146 Hillcrest Meadow Dr, Chesterfield, MO, 63005-1333, H:636-519-8892, W:3I4-454-2288, F:314-454-5454, e-mail: markjb@bjc.org) care.com) Louis Giesler '84 graduated with a degree in Accounting. Brother Giesler is Vice President ofTrans America Holdings and says business is booming. Louis is married to Cynthia and spends most of his free time running his children, now six and four years old,to swim meets. He keeps in touch with many of his brothers and occasionally meets up with them, making it back to Tucson about twice a year. Brother Giesler had a "very positive fraternity experience." In general, he says that Your experiences are important to us and to your brothers Ifyou have news for the update caii or write us at The Campanula do FMG,744 N Stone, Tiicson, AZ 85719. Call 520-622-0125 or 800-228-7326 ex 23,ask for Steve Combs. \r\n/r Dut you jcjat ev" The Upsilon Alpha chapter and alumni of FIJI would like to thank Karl Filer '52 for hosting a reception at the Filer Media offices on March 31st. The event,designed to update members on our housing campaign, was a tremendous success with many of our alumni and undergraduate brothers in attendance. Thank you also to those who attended the event!(see list below) Your continued support of the Fiji Chapter is appricated. Bob L. Bayless '38 James Pederson '65 Jonathan VanNess '81 M. Keith Holben '86 Bill O'Brien '49 Peter Rathwell '65 Wally Hale '82 Douglas Finical '87 Thomas D. Fridena '50 Kenneth Spiegel '66 Bruce Hart '82 Chris Harrison '87 Peter E. Howell '50 Thomas Grove '67 R. Kelly McKone '82 Thomas Louer '87 John Shannon '88 Willis B. Tolley '50 Ray Griswold '51 Clarence Pendergast '51 Bruce 0. Thoeny '51 David R. Ewing '53 Lowell M. Berry '56 Steven Reid '67 Matthew Curran '83 James Petty '70 Paul Dean Douglas '83 Jeff Albin '89 Michael Fitz-Gerald '71 Mike Johnson '83 James Romanoski '89 David Rousseau '83 Deron Webb '89 Tom Schmitt '83 Peter Scardello '90 Charles M. Rucker '56 Gary W. Harper '71 Jeffrey Derickson '72 Harry Lodge '73 John R. Jennings '75 Greg Gibson '76 Fred Sutler Sr.'58 Mark Holohan '77 John Mulchay '59 Jeffrey Patch '77 J. Wendell Garrett '56 Kenneth Finke '63 Scott Gibson '78 James Sakrison '63 Fred Sutter Jr.'80 Louis 'Buzz' Sands '63 John Regester '81 The mailing service for this publication was the Beacon Foundation, a nonprofit organization offering sheltered employment, vocational training and supportive services to adults with developmental disabilities. Alan Hall '84 Dan McKone '91 John A. Hink '84 Patrick Sutter '92 George Jackson '84 David Montijo '84 John Benjamin '85 John Corpstein '85 Timothy Schmitt '85 Dwayne Douglas '86 Brett Polachek '96 Rob Bassett '97 Daniel Mercer '97 John Finnegan '00 Note to Parents:If your son is still attending the University of Arizona,this newsletter is intended for you.If he is no longer in school,please send us his permanent address. Thankyou! Phi Gamma Delta Non-Profit Upsilon Alpha Chapter U.S. Postage c/o Fraternity Management Group PAID Tucson, AZ 744 North Stone Avenue Permit #224 Tucson,AZ85705-8351 Address Service Requested utOIS i sU- ADC 8.16 Phi CaE Headquarteis 1201 RdHiie Rd PKG 1 SACK 9 c/o Kathy Jensen Lexington lY 40501-2648 l.l..lli....l.l.ll....l..l..l.l.ll...lMll..l.ll II.IImI