War Eagle Fiji A Published by Alpha Upsiloh Chapter of the Fraterxity of Phi Gamma Delta at Auburn University AUBURN, ALABAMA WINTER 2000-01 NEW DORM TO BE BUILT IN 2001 Dear graduate brothers of Phi dorm bathroom ceiling literally fell in. Gamma Delta. The continued maintenance and How many of you have spent college days in the grand ol" Fiji overall concern for the safety and dorm? Do you remember the treacherous climb to get in your bunk bed each night? What about the chill on your feet as you stepped into the bathrooms on a cold .lanuary morning? How many of you lived in a help to make this happen. A new dorm will give the fraternity a safer, more efficient building to live in for many liability has convinced the House Corporation that the time has come to years to come. We want to add suite- replace this part of Fiji lore. Plans are being made now to rebuild the old dorm, beginning in ■lune 2001. We will need all of your bathroom experience, as well as help style bathrooms (instead of locker room) to the dorm for a more private keep the wear to a minimum for future (Continued on page 3) single room, which is no bigger than most closets? What about the icicles that formed due to the overworked air-conditioner, even though it was A\\ 100 degrees outside? Finally, the wear and tear, bumps and bruises, cuts and scrapes have taken their toll on our beloved concrete bunker house, which is nearly isr - or rf-i Mm 40 years old. Last year, the bottom A proposed sketch of the new Fiji dorm. Chapter Given Exception to Alcohol-Free Policy Last summer at the 152nd Ekklesia. International Headquarters voted to implement alcohol-free housing for all chapters of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta. This policy will eliminate alcohol from all Fiji chapter houses beginning in the fall of 2001 . chapter must hold, during the yeai preceding the year for which the exemption is sought, and each year during the exemption period, a tion 19.34 of the bylaws and affirming that alcohol has not been and will not be provided to any pledge by any graduate or undergraduate member. chaptei seminar, retreat, or workshop The statement must be filed with the Chapters are granted a chance to pledges) at that time, is present, obtain a two-year exception to alcohol-free housing if they meet fi\ c addressing alcohol education and executive director of the fraternity by March I of the year preceding the first of the two years for which the exemp at which at least 80 percent of the chapter s membership (including any aw areness. strict requirements set forth b\ Headquarters. Those requirements are: I . The chapter must attain, for the graduate trusteeship for any violation of the risk management policy or under any other disciplinary action of academic year preceding the First of the Board of Conduct, archons. or host the two years for which the exemption is sought, a chapter grade point institution at the time of application. 4. The chapter must provide a state ment signed by the chapter's Purple Legionnaire, unless the position is average for each term within such academic year equal to or higher than either the all-fraternity average or all-men's average of each such term at its host institution. 3. The chapter cannot be under vacant, the chapter president and the pledge educator that the chapter's pledge program complies with Sec tion is sought, as well as each March 1 during each year of an exemption. Also, the chapter must complete a Pledge Education Questionnaire during a field secretary visit each year. 5. The chapter's account with international Headquarters must be current by July I of the year preceding the first of the two years for wJiich the exemption is sought, as well as during each year of any exemption. For purposes of this qualification, "current" shall mean paid within 30 (Continued on page 2) \r\nPage 2 WAR EAGLE FIJI Winter 2000-01 FijiPledges 31for the Fall of2000 rush parties this summer, including a Thanks to a positive reputation around campus and the efforts of many brothers to actively recruit, the fraternity was able to successfully complete the fall 2000 rush season with 31 fine young men having pledged our fraternity. nearly as fortunate if it were not for and amended the pledge program to the efforts of Rush Chairman Adam correlate with the new semester Current Pledge Trainer David Harper has done a fine Job in implementing the program. Alpha Upsilon hopes to again have the highest pledge retention rate and highest pledge class grade point average at Auburn University, as we did last year, and we are already looking forward to winter rush and expect to pledge another group of fine north Georgia, a barbecue at Walker Renneker's house in Birmingham and the lake party at Ryan Roddam's place Of course, we would not have been and President Chad Thrasher rewrote Harris. We owe him for planning good system Auburn has established. young men. CHAPTER GIVEN EXCEPTION (Continuedfrom page I) days of the invoice date. A "current account'' shall mean: • Payment of all pledge and initiation fees and submission of related forms. • Payment of liability insurance assessment. skeet shoot at Josh YoussePs farm in on Lake Martin. Past Pledge Trainer David Gordon Meet Our Fall 2000 Pledges Jack Atkins John Blaiock Chris Camp Preston Carlson Miller Chalk Auburn international Business Nashville, TN Duluth. GA Marietta, GA Industrial Engineering Idight Management Electrical Engineering Vestania En\ ironmental Science ® No existing note payable to the Ellis Curtis fraternity. Also, the chapter desiring the exception must be current and remain current with any chapter or ritual loan. Any late payment of either a chapter or ritual loan during the time of an exemption will cause the chapter to lose the exemption. Jason Dees Huntsville Paul Dreher Mountainbrook Alpha Upsilon Chapter is proud to be one of only 18 chapters, out of more than 150 Phi Gamma Delta chapters nationally, that qualified for an extension, which will last until the last day of the 154th Ekklesia. Furthermore, Alpha Upsilon played an important role, with assistance from the Kappa Deuteron Chapter at the University of Georgia, in writing the final bill that was passed, enabling a possible yearly extension. Several brothers represented us well at the biennial convention in San Antonio, including Alex Carothers, Nathan Murrell and Thomas Lam berth. Said Brother Carothers, "I really enjoyed meeting all the Fijis from schools around the country. I am especially proud of our chapter's representation at Ekklesia, as we were instrumental in lobbying for an extension to the alcohol-free policy." History Mountainbrook Communication Business Barrett Fisher Memphis, TN Eiberal Arts Jonathan Hardin Nashville, TN Pre-Vet Jamie Hargather Rosvvell, GA Finance Daniel Harper Norcross, GA Communication Russell Harris Opelika Brown Johnson Jordan Jones Birmingham Germantown, TN Pre-Engineering Pre-Physical Therapy Jake LeSourd Hunter McCord Chattanooga, TN Chattanooga, TN Liberal Arts Pre-Dental Scott Meadows Jonathan Moore Auburn Memphis, TN Building Science Chemical Engineering Kyle Omastiak Brett Pennington Knoxville, TN Birmingham Pre-Business Liberal Arts Tim Piersant Chase Russ Ricky Shuman Danny Summers Jonathan Tang Jim Teel Kevin Turner Brandan Waters Cory Williams Andy York Chattanooga, TN Marietta, GA Auburn Eiberal Arts Graphic Design Veterinary Medicine Building Science Nashville, TN Marietta, GA Liberal Arts Business Opelika Architecture Marietta, GA Chattanooga, TN Auburn Memphis, TN Engineering Premed Building Science Finance \r\nWinter 2000-01 WAR EAGLE FIJI Alpha Upsilon Chapter Officers President Chad Thrasher Marietta, GA Treasurer. Clav Hamblen Nashville, TN Recording Secretary Ryan Piersant Chattanooga, TN Corresponding Secretary .losh Youssef Atlanta, GA Historian Jake Levee Mandeville, LA Finance House Manaaer Luke Williamson Fort Worth, TX Marketina Philanthropy Matt Powell Montgomery, Social As mis the ccise hist Marketing/Loaistics Enaineerina Physical Education Communications Finance . Historv Adam Lovelady Montgomery Histo our lioiisciiioDi is still Gladys Siiiall and our food managetnent is still done by Luther Ford. t sol^ cain e Fo dto^East Our Outstanding Accomplishments Here are Just a lew of(he outstanding accomplishments • Alpha Upsilon was the recipient oF the Superior Academic Achievement Award For exceeding the all-tneiTs averaae For the 39th consecutive vear. ^ Onceagain,foiiroftheI2PlainsmanwerebrothersofP Once again,four ofthe 12 Plainsman were brothers ofPhi Gamma Delta (1-r): (I-r): Chad Thrasher, Alex Carothei Carothers, Burton Gooch and Brad Hawley. NEW DORM (Continued from page I) Phi Gamma Delta New Dorm generations oFFijis. We are also look ing at a bottom floor chapter/social room to provide the guys an adequate Facility For meetings and indoor social Functions. This will save the current dining Facility From much over-use. Graduate brothers are encouraged to help contribute to the cause oF building the new dorm. If you are ❖ Name: Address: Phone: Amount You are Willing to Pledge*: interested in helping in any way, please call Brother Josh YousseF. the *Donations are tax deductible if checks are made payable to the Phi head oF Fund-raising, at (334) 501- Gamma Delta Educational Foundation. 4524 or President Chad Thrasher at (334)826-6782. Sincerely, The House Corporation Mail \ our check and this completed Form to: Phi Gatnma Delta, attn: Dortn Fundraising Project, 275 S. College St., Auburn. AL 36830. Please do not send to Newsletter Program Headquarters. Thanks! \r\nPage 4 WAR EAGLE FIJI Winter 2000-01 Alpha Upsilon Chapter Graduate News Lee Sentell '67 writes, "I have been elected to the Alabama Tourism Hall J. Donald Craft '66 writes, "Any body interested in a reunion of the ofFame. I was director of marketing for the USSpace & Rocket Center and Space Campfor 10 years. I currently anywhere? Drop me an e-mail at doncr@hiwaay.net." am Huntsville's tourism director. I Don is retired. He and his wife, charter members—at Auburn or reside at 514 Oak St. N.E., Decatur, Emily (UA-FIuntsville), an educa AL 35601. My e-mail address is tional administrator, have three sons. Lee, Joe and Jim. Don is active in the leeathsv@aol.com." Glen C. Bannister Jr. '64 is a psychologist in private practice. He and his wife, Lynda (Huntingdon/ AU), have two daughters, Millinee and Katherine. Glen's interests include songwriting, fishing and AU sports. He can be reached at 2546 Winchester Rd., Montgomery, AL 36106. First United Methodist Church. He De Stuarda, San Jose, CA 951 18. adds, "Being a Fiji at Auburn really developed my social skills and reaffirmed my values in life. Those were happy, fulfilling times as we struggled to get the chapter started." Don enjoys golf. Get in touch with Tom E. Lewis '66 shares, "1 sold my him via regular mai l at 101 1 Appalachee Dr. S.E., Huntsville, AL Steve D. Sheffield '68 wrote to us in June, "I recently made captain at American Airlines, flying MDSOs out ofSan Francisco." Congratulate Steve at 1592 Calle dental practice after 30 years and am attending Pacific School of Religion in Bekeley, working tOM'cird my Master of Divinity degree and Unitarian Universalist Minister." Tom enjoys biking, running and A. Jeffrey Collier '83 is financial consultant and vice president of Merrill Lynch. He and his wife, Valerie(AOEI), have two sons. Wade, 10, and Ross, 7. 26, and Marissa, 13. Catch up with Club of Hoover and serves on the board of directors for the Biotech Association of Alabama and the CA 95521. Jeff is past president of Kiwanis Alabama Information Technology Michael J. Stanford '94 is a doctor, doing his family practice residency at Bayfront Medical Center. Touch base with Mike at his new address,4527 Huntington St. N.E., St. Petersburg, FL 33703, or via e-mail at mikestanford@hotmail.com. manager for Micro Flo. He and his wife, Marie (Delaware Valley), a landscape designer, have two children, Anne, 16, and Andy, 14. Reminisce with Bob, who enjoys golf and hunting, at 5344 Loch PI.. Lakeland, FL 33813. 35801. mountain climbing. He has four children, Tom, 34, Nate, 32, Winter, Tom at 1718 Blakeslee Ave., Arcata, Robert J. Braddock '74 is business Association. Fie is a member of Riverchase Methodist Church. His Address Update David W. Evans '90 6209 Nealwood Ln. Charlotte, NC 28277 Help Us Keep You in Touch With every issue of War Eagle Fiji, communication with our graduates interests include golf, exercise and improves. Former classmates are collecting small-scale reproductions of antique, classic automobiles. communicating with one another again, and many of you have been to Jeff writes, "Some of my very best fi'iends for life were brothers 1 met visit the house and meet members of sity for members and friends. Take a minute now to update your former classmates on your life since graduation. Graduate news items, photo Jeffrey W. Huntley '89 tells broth ers, "I acquired another company in October 1999. Running two businesses is definitely keeping me busy, along with the three boys. My new company, graphs and change of address Innovative Plastics, Inc., does custom the active chapter. We believe the newsletter we publish has a lot to do with this renewed interest. Thank you to all the graduates who have contributed to the newsletter program. In order to continue the program, we need all of our graduates to iielp. Voluntary contributions from you pay for publication of the newsletter. Please help us so we can keep you upto-date on the active chapter here at Auburn University and in touch with notices should be sent to Alpha injection molding. If anyone needs plastic parts of manufacturing, give your former classmates. We need the participation of all of our graduates to me a call—War Eagle!" continue, so mail your contribution and personal information today! We also welcome your suggestions for future issues of War Eagle Fiji. while in thefixiternity." War Eagle Fiji is published by the brothers of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta at Auburn Univer Upsilon of Phi Gamma Delta, do Newsletter Program Headquarters, P.O. Box 731 1, Macon, GA 3 1209731 1 . Renew your friendship with Jeff at 201 1 Water Edge Dr., Birmingham, AL 35244. Alpha Upsilon Fijis can also write to Jeffrey at 178 Inwood Trl., Madison, AL 35758.