Illinois Fiji I UPCOMING EVENT lH October 6-7,2006 Homecoming Reunion for Xi Classes '55-'61 Chi Iota of Phi Gamma Dei.ta | The University of Illinois | Champaign, Illinois July 2006 Bill leuter '57 and Bob Pas- saneau '59 are busy making final arrangements for the Chi Iota Colony Requests Assistance of Graduate Brothers in Meeting Goals Homecoming 2006 reunion of the Xi classes of '55 through '61. Currently, they are firming up meal and room prices at Housing Corporation Searching for New House and Board of Chapter Advisors Needs to Become Operational the Historic Lincoln Hotel for By Dustin Ogle '02, Indimta State, Purple Legiomtaire Friday and Saturday, October 6-7.There will be a cash bar and buffet dinners each night. A tent will be set up for brunch or lunch before the game at Me morial Stadium, depending on kick-off time. When everything The Chi lota Colony has made great strides in its first year back on campus. They are among the top fraternities academically, are highly active on campus, and have doubled their has been finalized this summer, They have high goals placed upon them colony size. a mailing will be sent asking in order to earn their Charter back within the for a recruitment event. for reservations and checks year. Such goals cannot be reached by the men of the Colony alone. They will need a graduate support network to help advise, educate, and inspire them to "press on;" to not only meet those goals but to be one of the best chapters at the University of Illinois and throughout Phi Gamma Delta long after their chartering. So where can you, a graduate brother of There also are ways to take a more hands-on role with the Colony: the Housing Corporation is searching for a new house, and we still do not have an operational Board of Chapter Advisors for the Colony to call upon for rooms, meals and game tickets. Including spouses, we are expecting approximately 80 people to attend this reunion, which has become a regular function every third year. Phi Gamma Delta, help? The Colony has [ including recruitment events, fundraisers, and philanthropic events. Any graduate participation will be welcomed. There are many ways to help donate to the Colony: from their "Buck-an-A" program to sponsoring their events, to an act as simple as purchasing food 2006 FIGHTING ILLINI FOOTBALL I many events scheduled for the fall semester, back to Illinois and get to Over the Past Year gether with your Fiji brothers Chapter Doubles Colony, Institutes Strong Fundraising and than football season! EASTERN ILLINOIS 9/9/06 at Rutgers 9/16/06 SYRACUSE 9/23/06 IOWA 9/30/06 at Michigan State 10/07/06 INDIANA Homecoming 10/14/06 OHIO 10/21/06 at Penn State 10/28/06 at Wisconsin 11/04/06 OHIO STATE 11/11/06 PURDUE Dad's Day/Senior Day 11/18/06 at Northwestern *Home games in bold For details on events, programs, or positions in which to help, please contact me via e-mail (ogledustin@yahoo.com or dustin.ogle@carle. com) or via phone (217-497-4699). Chi Iota Colony Report Highlights Progress Made There's no better time to come 9/2/06 in times of need. Community Service, Takes Pride in Being FIJIs By Derek Rockwell '07, Chi lota Historian Over the past year, the Chi Iota Colony at the passion for learning and have the grades to University of Illinois has made considerable prove it. progress toward being chartered and becoming Since pledging the Alpha class one year ago, the Colony has grown from 15 men to 28, almost doubling our numbers in one year. We recruit 365 days a year, and are always interested in men who would make great Phi Cams. We are looking forward to a very strong a strong presence on campus and within the FIJI community. We have strived to exemplify what it truly means to be a Phi Cam by living the five values as well as the four points ofthe diamond. At the end of the fall 2005 semester, we were one ofthe top ten chapters on campus in terms of grade point average (CPA). We believe very strongly that we are students first and foremost, and we strive to excel academically. We select prospective recruits who share our pledge class in the upcoming .semester. We also demonstrated strong fundraising ability. Through our "Buck-An-A" program, we raised over $1,000 for 51 As in the fall semester. Our first major fundraiser took place (C.ontimietl on Page 4) \r\nOnly 2 Months Left in the Giving Year! Goal! $7,000 We hope that you enjoy this issue of The Illinois Fiji. This newsletter, along with our other annual alumni communications and events, are funded solely by the contributions of our readers. If you're one of the 11 brothers who have donated so far this year, please accept our appreciation. It is because of you that all of our brothers can keep up-to-date on the latest news! If you have not donated, please consider making a gift to Phi Gamma Delta, so that we can ensure that publication of our Chapter's news continues. This chart show the progress of the Chapter's annual giving over theyears. You can make a donation byfilling out and returning the enclosed form or by calling $7,000 $4,845 $5,000 47 donors $4,000 $3,000 $2,000 $1,225 $1,000 our toll Free donation hotline at (800) 975-6699. The success of Phi Gamma 11 donors 0 2004-05 Delta depends on YOU! Heart-Felt Letter From Alumni Dick Day '77 Shows Appreciation for the Dedication and Concern Brothers Showed During His Time of Mourning "Not for College Days Alone" Phrase Takes on New, Deeper Meaning for Day Brothers, 1always used to associate the phtase "not for college days alone" with the annual TomJump Open, or meeting some pledge brothers at a pre-game tailgate party. However, it was a recent event in my life that showed me this phrase is far more "1 $6,000 2005-06 funeral home to find a beautiful topiary plant from my Fiji brothers. And, at the wake and the funeral, the familiar faces from 401 East John kept popping up to extend their condolences. Other brothers meaningful in the big picture of life. This past December, my wife of 23 years. Colleen, died of pancreatic cancer. In the chaotic days that followed her death, sent flowers, plants, cards, and e-mails—it was amazing! The outpouring of concern and sympathy was beyond comprehension. Mere words cannot express what your thoughtfulness meant to us. But 1can tell you that "not for college days alone" has a new and deeper meaning to me. Thank 1 didn't have the time to think of all of you. the people who should be notified ot who might be able to attend the services. But, lo and behold, I arrived at the Re-Colonization of Chi Iota Chapter Receives Support from University Chapter Proves Itself Successful in Philanthropy, Academics, Recruitment and Campus Involvement By Dan Bureau (dbureau@uiuc.edu). Assistant Dean ofStudents at University oflllmois Urbana-Champaign Perge, Dick Day (Doris) '77 group. 1believe in five years theycan be at 80-100 men, a regular top-ten CPA achiever; campus leader in a wide range of activities, participating in fraternity and sorority community events, participating in regular service and philanthropic events: and, most importantly, leading our campus in efforts to live the values espoused in their mission statement. When approached with the possibility of recolonizing the Chi Iota chapter at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the decision wasn't a difficult one. Phi Camma Delta has a national reputation for excellent services and the potential to provide collegiate men with a positive and developmental fraternal experience. During the three semesters 1have been privileged to work with the colony, 1 have watched a group of intelligent young men grow under the guidance of a powerful fraternal mi.ssion. The Chi lota colony has done very well during its first full year on campus, it has performed well academically, consistently placing in the top 10 out of47 ofour Interfraternity Council (IFC) fraternities, with a grade point average (CPA) ofabout 3.10 each semester. It has grown in size to almost 30 men. They have performed hours in the community serving different agencies, and donated dollars to support philanthropic causes. They have coordinated educational and social programs with sororities, fraternities, and other student organizations. They have been active in campus life and participated fully in the IFC. The future is a positive one for this Phi Camma Delta's five core principles are currently being lived out by this group, but the potential for them to set a standard for excellence on our campus and within Phi Camma Delta is very powerful. Our campus needs them to step up and challenge the norm. I believe they are moving to a place where they will be aleader in our fraternity community. 1hope each of you that is invested in Phi Camma Delta will support Chi Iota in whatever way you see fit. They are a group ofyoung men worthy ofwearing youi fraternity's badge. July 2006 \r\n4 K GRADUATE UPDATES 40s ichard F. Thomas '4l (2501 Westerland Dr. #A313, Houston, TX 77063) New address is my Senior Living apartment in Houston (Treemont). I have a spacious 1 BR and Bath. 3 meals a day, activities, and transportation that will take you just about everywhere. I love it! I keep Kent Brennecke '59 (3700 S. Westport Ave. #1256, Sioux Falls, SD 57106-6344; brenneckel@aol.com) My wife and I retired 5 years ago. We are starting our 5th year of traveling full time in an RV. We spend a lot of time in the Southwest chasing the warm weather. We are currently working in Zion National Park for June and Julyas campground hosts. It is a beautiful area with a lot of great hikes. We are looking forward to our Fiji reunion in October and seeing all the Brothers. John W. Meara '69 (6625 WenongaTer., Shwanee Mission, KS 66208-1735; john@meara.com) John founded Meara, King & Co., a mid-sized, Kansas City-based CPA firm, nearly 30 years ago. John is the father of nine children and has eight grandchildren. From time to time he sees pledge brothers Rick Bach and Bill Estes '69, and he is looking forward to returning some time in the future to Illinois and the new FIJI House. Perge! in tousch with John Duff'41, Jack Leiflieit '42, Dick Horning '43, Bill Andreae '43. Have heard encouraging reports from the Fiji Colony at Illinois. Can you give us a report on the Funds available for a new house when the Colony becomes a full fledged chapter? 50s John C. Kiest (Jack) '54 (11600 Intrigue Dr., San Antonio, TX 78216-3015; jkiest@compuserve.com) I retired from AT&T almost 18 years ago in Tom Farley '63 (228 Water Tank Rd., Canton, GA 30115- 6202; go4baroque@mindspring.com) I am a retired orthopedic surgeon for small animals. Sold the two surgical practices (Greater Atlanta Veterinary Surgical Practice in Marietta and Roswell) to a surgeon that I hired ten years ago. Currently, still CEO and Chairman of the Board for Foalert, Inc. San Antonio, TX. I'm still married to Ann Traveling for Foalert occasionally to National Equine Veterinary Conferences and a few Leavitt. Our three kids are all married, and horse shows: International Arabian, Tennessee we have eight grandchildren. Two of the kids Wiilking Horse Celebration, etc. Married to Ann Earley, retired harpsichordist with live in Houston, and one lives here in San Antonio. We like to cruise and take about one trip a year. I can still play tennis. I also play jridge, and am active in the Lions Club and my church. I've lost touch with most of the brothers, but I do still hear from A1 Mann '54, Jim Purcell '54, and Steve Lindell '57. I grew up in Oregon, IL and still go back there almost every year to help with the restoration of an old railway depot. Oregon was the second stop out of Chicago on the Burlington line to Minneapolis and St. Paul. I work with a number of people from my high school, includingJim Purcell. Gene Wallace '54 (4506 Arcady Ave., Dallas, TX 75205-3607; gwallace@samcocapital.com) I am Senior Managing Director of Corporate Finance for Sainco Capital Markets-Dallas, just returned from a Dallas/Fort Worth Trade Mission ro Columbia Artists. No children. Deceased parents. One sister, Anne Hanson, living in Florida, New York. Attended Urbana High School 45'*' reunion but no plans to attend University of Illinois reunion due to a date conflict. Active locally in the Highway 20 Action Committee, local politics, and local library board. Hiking with wife and three dogs: Puppers, a 12-year-old German Shepherd; Freddie, a 11-year-old chocolate standard poodle; and Bocce, a 10-week-old chocolate standard poodle. Enjoy traveling in our 32' motor home and wintered the last two years at Palm Creek RV Resort in Casa Grande, Arizona. BIG minor league baseball fan, attending the Cactus League Spring in the Arizona Senior Olympic Games playing Pickle Ball. Also an "A" player in Pickle Ball at the Palm Creek competition. Teaching wife. Norma—Theta/Florida State; both children married and living in Dallas; tour grandchildren. Our oldest granddaughter just George Radakovich '66 finished her freshman year at University Of Oklahoma, initiated into Pi Phi. I recently had coffee in Chicago with Tom Miner '53, Fiji from Knox who was an advisor to Chi (1105 Oxford Ln., Shorewood, IL 60431- 9137; gradakovich@comast.net) Presently a Director of the Bank ot Shorewood, Shorewood, IL. and Managing Partner, IKON Iota during the 195()s. Tom is an advisor to Development, LLC. Daughter Karen will be die State of Illinois. a .senior at U ot 1 which gives me a chance to visit Champaign often. Illinois Fiji David J. Fletcher '76 (1806 N. Market St., Champaign, IL 61822; dfletcher@safeworksilIinois.com)Working in Champaign at medical practice SafeWorks Illinois, and living in Monticello. Trying to build a baseball museum in Chicago (www. chicagobasebaIlmusuem.org). Daniel Womhles '76 (511 Steeplcton Ct., Ballwin, MO 63201-4442; advizr@sbcglobal.net) Career: President of West County Financial Advisors, PC., a CPA firm I started in 1984, specializing in money management and tax services for our clients. Family: married to Linda (a retired RN) for 29 years. Daughter Kara, 25, just graduated from St. Louis University as a Physician Assistant. Son Tyson, just graduated from Embry Riddle University in Daytona, starting his career as a commercial pilot. Hobbies: Flying my 1946 Cessna 140 taildragger; bowhunting tor deer; spring turkey hunting; working on my farm in Pike county IL. Fiji brothers: I sadly admit I have not maintained contact with brothers I was forttinate to join at 401 E John. Now that my kids are raised, I plan on making efforts to attend reunions, etc. in the future. I welcome calls, e-mail from any brother wishing to catch up. 80s Training lor rwo years in a row. Participated the commtinity now the game of Pickle Ball and hoping to work it into the schools when school begins in the tall. Shanghai and Beijing. Married to the same 70s 60s Paul "Earl" Scruggs '83 (29580 Lone Star Rd., Paola, KS 66071- 4486; paul@lansinggrain.com) I work tor Lansing Trade Group as a commodities trader here in beautiful Kansas City. Got married tor the first time one-and-a-half years ago to my wonderful wife, Vickie. Just retired from the Kansas City Rugby Football Club, where 1played and coached for many years. My wife and I are very active in our church and faith, and taking care of 16 acres at home. Hopefully will get back to a football game this year as 1am tired of listening to the.se Big 12 fans! \r\n288-07 SN MH r ALUMNI PROFILE Jim Hickey Jr. '75, Instrumental in Coordinating Traditional YearlyAlumni Golf and Fishing Outings; Reminisces About College Days in Phi Gamma Delta and Shares Career and Family Successes Jim Achieves 28 Years as High-Level Executive in Medical Device Industry While still in high school, Jim Hickey (Dribble) '75 attended the Fraternity Formal Rush Weekend that University at Illinois at Urbana-Champaign used to holdeach spring for those high school seniors already committed to attending the university. Jim blue!" Another favorite is when Greg Bruhn '75 earned his nickname, "no utes." "I was impressed by the guys. They made you feel welcome, toured the house and met the brothers, some and the house was beautiful, I ofwhich were respected upperclassmen from his Joliet high school. "I was impressed by the guys. They made youfeel welcome, and the house was beautiful, I thought I'd fit in really well." And so began his life-long relationship thought I'd fit in really well." with Fiji. Some of his favorite memories include when he and Dave Jump (Leslie) '76 celebrated their Fiji Island party by painting themselves royal blue from head to toe. Police arrived and calledJim and Dave over for questioning. When asked why, the police responded, "Because you're Chi Iota Colony Report... Now, Jim is president and CEO of Myocor, a clinical-stage medical devices company that designs mitral-valve repair products for cardiac surgery (www.myocor. com). He has spent the last 28 years in high-level roles at various medical device companies. Jim is active in his church, sits on boards of a number of private and public companies, coaches his daughters' sports teams, and takes annual golfand fishing trips with Chi Iota brothers. (Continuedfrom Page 1) in the beginning of summer 2006 at Six Flags Great America, where we worked for two days and raised $1,300. We are planning several other fundraisers for the upcoming school year, and feel confident that they will be even more successful than our past events. The Colony is an active member in the Champaign-Urbana community. Our community .service events include: a River Clean-Up Day, cleaning the Spurlock Museum, collecting school supplies for community schools, picking weeds for a local forest preserve, as well as participating in several .sorority-sponsored fundraisers to help support causes such as miuscular dystrophy research and the Red Cross. We owe the community as much as we can give back, and are proud ofour continued commitment to .service. The first Illinois FIJI Pig Dinner in quite a while was held in late April at the lllini Union. It was a great success. Thespeakers were wonderful, dinner was delicious, and it was great to finally see old and new FlJIs alike enjoying the night. This Pig Dinner is the first of many more to come in future years. We are proud that we are able to bring back the tradition of Phi Gamma Delta to the University of Illinois campus once again. He and his wife, Tracey, have three daughters: Diane, 18, who will be attending Indiana University in the fall; Christine, 17, and Sheri, 14. Tracey's brother Rob Sterner '76, and Jim's two brothers, Tom '76 and Bill '86, were all Fijis as well. Jim, along with Mike Gow (Mahoney) '75, has been instrumental in coordinating the TomJump '79 Memorial Fiji Open. "Not a week goes by that I don't talk to one of my brothers," explains Jim when asked about how the fraternity has affected his life. He counts his Fiji brothers as his closest friends. The need to honor Tom Jump's memory, and to keep friendships alive and healthy is what drove him and Mahoney to begin this alumni golf tournament 20 years ago. This year, they expect more than 90 alumni to participate in the golfouting! Over the next few years, Jim aspires to commercialize Myocor's products internationally, and is preparing for three sets of college bills and wedding expenses. And, of course, he'll be building on his already strong Fiji bonds via golfing and fishing, and telling tall tales. Your News and Photos Are the Heart of Our Newsletter We Need Your Participation to Keep Our Alumni Community Alive! Do you have memories from your days at the House you'd like to share? Do you regu larly get together with your brothers? Moving? New job? Recently Retire? Get married or have a kid on the way? Submit your alumni up date now by filling out and returning the enclosed form. I I