5yZ'!lA% oM^:f\(i'lpl(S M6evtQ>ftw im / wivw.psufiji.org Gamma Phi of Phi Gamma Delta at The Pennsylvania State University State College, Pa.• June 2001 LAUKUTtV'T'i Welcome back to the Lodge: A Note from the Editor By Brian Stone '03, Corresponding Secretary and Nittany Fiji Editor The weather has gotten Revisit the Lodge during warm, the ivy on the Lodge Is turning green, and the undergraduate Homecoming 2001 Novembers Gamma Phi brothers are PSU vs. Southern Mississippi heading home alter complet ing another successful semester. Marathon. This year, our chapter contributed more e.xample, while editing the than $1 1,000 to the $3.6 mentioned that this was million total. Gamma Phi's first year ol Camma Phi is getting increasingly involved with in\ olvement in THON, not. Also, the names ol some You will also find articles graduate brothers were misspelled on the Graduate Voices pages. 1 apologize lor represented Camma Phi in the IFC and our participation in Spring Weekend. II t'ou missed th Frank Norris Pig Council as one ot the top live finalists lor the Omega Epsilon Cup, an award lor the best Dinner, you can read the highlights. overall fraternitv' at Penn State. We placed first in risk manage ment, and were runners-up lor This IS the second issue both the House Aesthetic and that I have edited lor the Community Service awards. house, and I am still learning how to put together a newslet In this issue ol the Nillany Fiji, you can read about our participation in the Dance which it most certainly was activities outside ol the house. about the brothers who In April, we were honored by the Interfraternily Dance Marathon article, I these mistakes. 1 hope you enjoy reading about your undergraduate brothers and our busy semester. II you would like to contribute articles, oiler some suggestions, or comment on this issue ol the newsletter, you may contact me at ter. There were a lew inaccu bmsl9-l@psu.edu, o"" racies in the lall issue. For 861-5309. Reaching for the Cure: 814- The Lodge's Newest Addition Gamma Phi Partieipates in THON 2001 In this issue: Some Fiji Facts you may not have known 2 By Nicholas Chiappetta, Dance Marathon Chair The annual IFC/Panhellenic Penn State Dance Marathon took place on February' 16-18,and it was a huge success once IM Sports Wrap-up 3 again. The largest student-run philanthropy in the 4 world set a new record this year, raising $3,609,830.07 For the Hershey Medical Center. More than $2 million ol'that sum was raised by the Creek community'. 1 he theme this year was "Within Reach " and since Dance Marathon has donated over $17 million since 1977, we hope that Gamma Phi and the Greek Community Undergrads and Alumni Unite at Pig Dinner 5 the cure For pediatric cancer truly is within reach. Continued on page 6 Richard Lace'38 (right) donated a new pool table to the house in April; the brothers used it frequently for study breaks during finals week. Here, Brother Lace takes a break between games during Pig Dinner weekend with his wife Martha and grandson Brian Lace'02, who is currently an undergraduate brother. \r\nPage 2 June 2001 Gamma Phi: Around Some Fiji Facts You May Not Fiave Known By Ryan Lizardi '03, Historian Weat the Gamma Phi chapter understand the importance of keeping the knowledge of our founding and of our fraternity's history fresh in our minds. It binds us together as brothers, and gives us tremendous pinde. Brothers of Phi Gamma Delta have impacted this country' in every walk of life, and we owe it to them to remember the wonderful things they have accomplished. As historian, I thought that there was no better way to keep the memories and events of our fraternity fresh in our minds than by giving our chapter brothers fun Fiji facts about what has happened m the histoty of this great organization. It turned out to be a success, and the Gamma Phi brothers look forward to new facts. Some ofthem are big and some are small; some affected the nation, while others just affected us as a brotherhood. I have compiled a short list to share with the Nittany Fiji audience: ♦ The farthest a brother s badge has ever traveled is to the moon with Eugene Ceman,(Purdue,'56) on his lunar mission. ♦ Mount Rushmore in South Dakota was named for Phi Gam Charles Rushmore (City (Jollege, 1876) of the now inactive Upsilon chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. ♦ In 1912, both nominees for the office of vice president of the United States were Fijis: Thomas Riley Marshall (Wabash, 1873) for the Democratic Party and Charles Warren Fairbanks (Ohio Wesleyan, 1872) for the Republican Party. ♦ All of the Immortal Six plus the seventh initiate, Thomas W. B. Crews, went on to become lawyers. ♦ Phi Gamma Delta was a major influence in the founding of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. The first two meetings were held at a Fiji chapter house and the first Theta badges were made by a Fiji named John F. Newman (City (Sollege, 1869). ♦ Fiji Frank E. Hering (Bucknell, 1896) established Mother's Day. Gamma Phi on the Web, ver. 2.0 By Stephen Oechslein '03 and Michael McQuesten '03, Gamma Phi Webmasters Gamma Phi has allowing us to store more experienced further information online and includes frequently posted Lodge news and information, success this year, from establish a new, convenient important dates and reminders. sporting event results and our showcase it has evolved in the address, www.psufiji.org. The site was also upgraded to make it more aesthetically pleasing process. During the spring and user-friendl^', so we can academics to community' service, and the place to The "Athletics" section displays semester, two new webmasters better serve the needs of current intramural sports standing. The "Fiji Rush" section completely redesigned the graduate brothers and prospective recruits. targets future brothers, providing an area for them to Gamma Phi website. The most important Over the last few months, catch a glimpse of our history or also recently been improved. In the future, we hope to create an online database, where any brother can enter a password to view contact information for participating brothers. We also are planning to change the current house tour on the site from a slide show into a video tour. We hope you find the new change is the move from the the site has become a great register to be contacted by our site helpful. After visiting the university server to a profes place for alumni brothers to keep up to date with the happenings at the Lodge. The "Announcements " page rush chairs. As always, there is also a link to the national Phi site, let us know how we are doing. Leave any comments or Gamma Delta website, suggestions in our log book. sional host service. This will give us a stronger presence on the World Wide Web by www.phigam.org, which has Gamma Phi Philanthropy By Mike Mastrangelo '01, Philanthropy Chair Philanthropic involvement is one area our chapter hoped to improve upon during the spring semester. Developing ideas for our own fund-raiser proved to be harder than expected. Several brainstorming sessions resulted in lew ideas, and our chapter decided to shift its efforts toward community service rather than establishing a fund-raising event. However, after attending a mid-semester philanthropy seminar, we came away with a wealth ol information. A guest speaker provided us with a list of organizations in our local community d gave us some ideas for fund-raising projects. These resources and gave will help us plan next semester. This spring, the Gamma Phi chapter participated m a number of philanthropies hosted by other Greek organizations. jal Anchor Splash, the Ski-4-Heart, anc Fraternity Feud, among several others. including the We will continue our participation in these Greek-sponsored events and working on developing our own philanthropy. \r\nPage 3 Nittany Fiji the House Strong Finish for Gamma Phi in Intramurals By Scott Simko '02 The Gamma Phi brothers clinched some key victories this spring in basketball, badminton, and racquetball to rank us sixth overall. Here is how we performed in each event this 3'ear: /M Points in 2000 - 2001 Fall Semester Volleyball Football W 28-8 vs. AZ 10 W 3-0 vs. Phi Delta Theta 9 W 8-6vs. SAE 10 W 2-1 vs. SAE 6 W Forfeit vs. Phi Kappa Psi 9 L 2-1 vs. SAM 3 W 3-Ovs. TKE 9 W Forfeit vs. Alpha Sigma 10 W Rainout vs. Kappa Alpha Psi 10 L 24-14 vs. Delta Sigma 0 40 pts. + 25 bonus = 36 pts. + 25 bonus = 65 Tennis 10 Racquetball Singles 20 Golf 20 Squash 10 60 61 Spring Semester Racquetball Doubles Basketball Swimming Soccer W 42-30 vs. Theta Chi 10 W vs. Beta Sigma Beta 5 L w 10 W vs. Theta Chi 5 w 52-21 vs. Kappa Alpha Psi 37-17 vs. Pi Kappa Alpha 10 w vs. Sigma Nu 5 W 2-1 vs. Phi Sigma Kappa 10 W Rainout vs. Beta Sigma Beta 10 w 50-37 vs. Chi Phi 10 w vs. SAE 5 Tie w 55-25 vs. Zeta Psi 10 L vs. Acacia in Finals 0 L Playoffs vs. Delta Upsilon 50 pts. + 25 bonus = 0 75 2nd Place 30 50 pts. + 10 bonus = 60 1-0 vs. Delta Chi l-lvs. TKE 25 pts. + 25 bonus = Wrestling 0 5 50 Breaststroke (7th Place) and (1 Ith Place) 200 Relay (6th Place) 100 Freestyle (7th Place) 2 7 6 21 50 18 6 Badminton 25 Track & Field (10th Place in Mile) 3 Overall Point Total = 438 Home Improvements Jason Gahres '03, House Manager his semester, I have done some routine maintenance and T made some minor repairs to the Lodge. I replaced the first-floor toilet and the lighting fixtures in the dining room. Our mailbo.x was vandalized a few months ago, so it was sure the tighter joints will keep them in good condition for years to come. As for the long term, I would like to see improvements on the also replaced, complete with a sturdier wooden post cemented into the ground. We have not had trouble with it since. Probably the most notable project I have completed this semester was repair of the dining room tables. I^oose joints caused the table tops to wobble and lean with the slightest amount of Ivodge exterior, l^flowers and shrubbery in the empty beds surrounding the house would x'astly improc e the landscape. The asphalt in our parking lot is in poor condition, and althoueh I ha\ e managed to patch the numerous potholes, these repairs are only temporary. A house of this size takes a great deal of time and effort to pressure. I reassembled each of the se\'en tables and bolted everv run efficiently, so 1 am sure 1 will have more impro\ ements to joint. Aesthetically, there is no difference in the tables, and I am report ne.xt fall. \r\nPage 4 June 2001 Gamma Phi: Outside the House Gamma Phi Continues Increased involvement in Interfraternity Couneil By Michael Zboray '03, IFC Vice President of Communications The close ofthe semester brings an end to another year of increasing involvement of Phi Gams in the Penn State IFC. New terms for officers and committee members began, as usual, in early December and January, and will run until late fall of 2001. For the second year in a row, Gamma Phi has a member sitting In January, yet another brother was appointed to a position on the IFC Standing Committee. Jeff Kulbieda '03 succeeded me as IFC public relations chairman. This is the third year in a row that a Phi Gam has held this position. The public relations chairman works closely with all of the local media as well as being responsible for distribution ol all pertinent information to the university and commu on the executive board of the IFC. I succeeded Derek Holt '01 as the nity as a whole. vice president of communications for the council. This position is The following brothers of Gamma Phi have also gamed positions within the IF"C: Stephen Archut '02, Mike McOuesten '03, and Ryan fairly self-explanatoiy, as it deals with all internal and external communication throughout the council, with the Greek community, and with the university. The IFC webpage, the Greek newsletter, the IFC public relations committee, and meeting records are all responsi bilities of this important position. Max Pipman '02 was also appointed to a noteworthy position Stokes '04 were appointed social monitors; as such, they are respon sible for the enforcement of IFC social policies at all fraternity functions and events. Nick Mahoney '02 was appointed to the IFC Community Service Committee, Dave Oechslein 03 was appointed to the IF"C Community Relations Committee, Steve Oechslein 03 was ivithin the IFC. He holds the title of IFC Hearings Board chair, appointed to the IFC Membership Committee and Jon Dornblaser which IS a part of the IFC Board of Standards. Max is responsible For '02 was appointed to IFC University Relations. selecting and training chapter presidents to serve as board members All of these men should be applauded for their dedication and during the numerous trials that go on throughout the semester. contributions to IFC and Penn State Greek life. We plan for this trend Ha\nng two brothers in such prominent positions on the council is indicative of the high respect in which Phi Gamma Delta is held. of involvement to continue well into the future. IFC and the Greek Community See Change This Semester By Michael Zboray '03, IFC Vice President of Communications Tt has been yet another busy resolution took effect on semester for the leaders of January I, 2001, and has been the Interfraternity Council. followed ever since. This During the three years that I have been here, 1 have seen a lot of change, and this spring was resolution upset some people and changed fraternity social Fraternity. The Penn State chapter decided on this route in response to dwindling numbers and decreased interest in the fraternity. Unlike Phi Gamma Delta, Delta Sigma Phi did not offer the opportunity for With all of these tasks complete, the chapter submitted its application to the IFC. After being rejected twice, it was finally accepted in early Februaiy. On March 12, the proposal was voted on and passed bt' a no different. calendars quite a bit. All cosponsored social functions are The first issue that we were faced with was one that was now held at third-party vendors, exemption of this policy to the majontv^ of the chapters at Penn while traditional fraternity stronger chapters within the State, 33-15. 1 he chapter IS completely out of our hands. parties are now termed all- fraternity. After being denied a now officially recognized as a Around the middle of the fall semester, 21 of 22 Panhellenic Greek functions where three or more organizations sponsor an compromise by their national fraternity numerous times, and Council chapters voted in favor event and only Greek members with strong alumni support. local chapter with the name Delta Sigma. Please do not think that the simplicity of this of a resolution prohibiting all are authorized to attend. Delta Sig at Penn State decided to attempt to become a local fraternity recognized bv the Interfraternity Council. Their explanation reflects the ease alumni control board took on the and most believe that Delta Sig is sororities at Penn State from holding or co-sponsoring functions at fraternities where Probably the biggest and most sensitive issue this semester force behind this resolution was was Delta Sigma Phi's bid to become a local fraternity. About two years ago. Delta Sigma Phi the lack of liability insurance National enacted an alcohol-free coverage for sorority presidents and chapter members. The one enacted bv our International alcohol is served. The driving housing initiative, much like the with which a chapter may go local. The actual process is extremelv complicated and costly, daunting task of purchasing one of the only chapters that insurance for the chapter, while the undergrads rewrote all of the chapter bylaws and rituals. could have accomplished this at Penn State. Continued, next page The Nittany Fiji\s published for the members and friends of the Gamma Phi Chapter of The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta at The Pennsylvania State University. Address changes, news items, photographs and contributions are always welcome and may be sent in the enclosed envelope or mailed to The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta, Graduate Records Office, P.O. Box 296, State College, PA 16804-0296. \r\nNittany Fiji Page 5 Graduate Forum Undergraduate and Graduate Brothers Unite for Annual Norris Pig Dinner By Jeff Kuibieda '03, Graduate Reiations Chair Gamma Phi brothers ot all ages were reunited during BlueAVhite Weekend on Saturday, April 21, 2001, when the chapter held the annual Frank Norris Pig Dinner. The event was a huge success, as more than twenty graduate brothers oF various speaker deny Wanek, Vice his duties to me. One of my President of Archons, talked main goals for the fall is to increase financial support From our graduates. The undergradu ate brothers appreciate the help about the importance oFour rich traditions at Gamma Phi and how it is each graduate brother's responsibility to help keep the chapter growing. He suggested all graduate brothers ask themselves,"What have I done classes returned to the Lodge. For Phi Gamma Delta this House Corporation President Dave Young '66, other graduate brothers, and current undergraduates met to year? " Richard Lace '38 and Roy From brothers who have donated in the last year, but the Lodge is aging and is in need of costly renovations. The Fall will be here before their sendee to the chapter, and Dave Young received the Phi you know it, and we invite all brothers to come back to your house iF3'Ou are in State College For a Football game next season. IFyou would like 303' more Gam Medallion From the information or would like to goals For the Future. Brothers undergraduates in appreciation who have not returned to the For all ot his \'ears oF dedication plan to meet with some under graduate brothers, please house in years commended the undergraduate brothers on the as House Corporation president. The graduate relations chairman position is cur rently in transition. Justin Dunkelberger '01 is graduat ing ne.\t Fall and has passed on discuss the current state of the house, voice concerns, and set condition oFthe house and the improvements they have made in recent years. At the dinner, guest Bcitolet '-i-4 received awards For contact ^JeFF Kuibieda via e-mail at jmkaSl @psu.edu, at his summer phone number 412- Brother Jerry Wanek, Vice President of Archons, delivered the keynote address during the Norris Pig Dinner, held at the Ramada Inn of State College. He suggested all of the graduate brothers in attendance ask 835-22880, or in the fall at 814213-0238. themselves,"What have I done for Phi Gamma Delta this year?" Spring Weekend Competitions IFC and the Greek Commiinitv ✓ See Change This Semester (Continued from previous page) In dealing with these two very prominent issues, we have also been very proactive. In earl3' Januar3', passed a Greek councils from uni\ ersities throughout the Northeast region. While at the conference, the Penn State IFC won five of statement supporting the the se\ en awards gi\ en to Panhellenic resolution councils. PSU individuals also described. We also amended won Greek Alan of the Year, the expansion policy that allows new chapters to join the council. Greek Woman of the Year, and Greek Ad\'isor of the Year. Recently, we amended our statement against sexual assault and sexual abuse, which now One final project is an IFCsponsored scholarship. We are working with the unn'ersity s provides for much stronger endowment office to create this sanctions on chapters or scholarship, and ha\ e just made our first payment totaling $10,000. The expected date that the scholarship will be available is fall of 2002. Ifnsuring the success of this scholarship is one of our many goals tor the lall individuals found guiltx' of this terrible crime. At the beginning of the semester, the three councils attended the Northeast Greek leadership Conference in Cherrv Hill, N.J., which invites semester. On April 4-7, Gamma Phi participated in the annual Spring Weekend competitions. We were joined by the Orchesis Dance Company, a student organization that performs ballet and modern dance. We competed against other Greek organizations in a T-shirt design contest, a window-painting contest, a chariot race, and various other activities. Above, brothers and some Orchesis members get ready to march in the campus-wide AIDS Walk, one of the final weekend festivities. \r\nPage 6 June 2001 to 9612 Royal Lamb Dr.. Las Vegas. NV 89145. You can Graduate Voices Wallace R. Kiinger '29 (Foxclale Village, 500 F. Marylyn Ave., State College, PA 16801) enjoyed the article "Not W.John Soost '62(22 ligret Cir.. Denver. PA 17517; contact him via e-mail at todlower(nVarthlink.net. Todd Robert has asked Brian Cornog '86 to he in the wedding party. )soost@go2eti.com) is \'ice is married and has two daugh ters. "liveiything going well!" he writes. "Still hangin' with the same Fiji crew Irotn my days ol 1988-92! president of marketing and engineering at Fastern Tech Sean K. Essig '89 (5959 La Colina Rd.. Santa Barbara. C/\ Sean M. Clifton 93 is now a December 2000 issue of the nologies Inc. He enjoyed reading 95110; edeske^^silcom.com) is a Nittany Fiji. It reminded him of the time he stayed at the house for the Gettj'sburg College/Penn State football game. That was many years ago. he notes, and the letter written by R03' territorial sales representative patrolman with the Haverlord Township Police and resides at Bertolet '44 in the last At/Zit/n; with Forest Pharmaceuticals. He 254 W. Ridley Ave.. Ridley Fiji. "Jack " and Charles Fink '62 were planning to spend a reports that Thor. the former Lodge dog. passed away in December 2000 at the age of 15. Park. PA 19078. Since leaving the Marine Corps and Hawaii seven years ago. Craig B. Fiedler '89 (104 Buckingham Rd.. Pittsburgh. PA 15215) has been living in Pittsburgh with his wife. Alyce. and twoyoung children. Craig is continuing to build his insur- Department. Todd R. tor College Days Alone..." in the long before PSU became "big time.' Wallace sends greetings weekend at Penn State this Last t'ear. Knrl R. Fink '63 and best wishes to all. A. Dean Walter Jr.'37(1035 Scott Dr.. #470. Prescott. AZ (4990 Christina Ct.. Naples. PL 341 12) retired from L.x.xon Mobil after 373'ears there. He had a great time with his work, 86301) reports he's "still alive and well " and "working on longevity. " especially tra\'eling the interna tional markets as vice president After living in Bequia. W.I.. for 13 years. Donald G. Maize '48 (24749 Hollybrier Ln.. Bonita Springs. FL34134; seachant@ of marketing during his last 10 years with the company. f^arl is still having fun. "Golfing, boating and fishing are fabulous ways to spend the day! " wcbt\'.net) is back in the Sunshine State and resides at Robert Curran Jr.'85. an Pelican Landing. He had dinner with former roommate Bill attorney with Norcini. Musi and Malone. now li\ es at 400 N. Malloiy '49 several months ago Monroe St.. Media. P/V 19065. ance/in\ estinent business as a member of Northwestern Mutual Financial Network. For recreation, he golls and hunts. Craig enjoys seeing brothers at PSU football games and found the latdge looking great when he stopped hv kist kill alter the Robinson '95 (P.O. Bo.x 1622. Pottsboro. IX/30/6; risheries("Hc-xoma.net) has been managing freshwater fish populations in 12 public reser\'oirs lor eight counties in north central 'I exas for the last lour years. He has lond memories ol many great times at the Dxige. We regret to inform you of the death ol Willard E. McCain '36 Iowa game. (7/10/00). Phi Gamma Delta mourns his Tod I-ower '92 is a \ ice and contacted /VI Bberhardt '48 He and Aimee f""o.x. a ballet by phone after seeing his name instructor and performer, plan to president at International be married in December 2001. Integrated Inc. and has moved and address in the newsletter. As a fisheries biologist with the Texas Parks and Wildlife February' with their wi\ es. passing and extends condolences to his family and friends. Reaching for the Cure:Gamnia Phi Participates in THON 200! (Continued from page 1) ITom October through F'ebruary. we spent many hours of our holiday breaks and weekends raising money with canning trips and door-to-door soliciting. Gamma Phi donated $I 1.321.16 to the IMur Diamonds Fund, which earned our 'The most important part ol THON is the dancing.'This year, more than 700 dancers representing Greek anti other stu dent organizations gave an entire weekend of their semester to dance for 48 straight hours. chapter the I hree Diamonds Award for Stephen /Vrchut '02 and Sujoy Kundu '01 represented Phi Gamma Delta, while contributing more than $10,000. We brother Derek Flolt '01 danced for the e.xtend special thanks to Dick Corpora I F"C. We arc truly proud of their dedication. tion. Restek Corporation, and Larson Design Group for the donations that helped us win this recognition. f here is more to THON than raising money. More than 2.000 student volunteers do most of the work behind the scenes to organize the event. More than a fourth of Gamma Phi members joined committees, Steve Archut'02 (left) and Sujoy Kundu '01 represented Gamma Phi during the 2001 Dance Marathon."It's something not a lot of people can say they did." says Steve including public relations, security and about his THON experience. "Even many Penn State students can't say they danced operations. 'This is yet another step for the in Dance Marathon. It is an experience that house m community involvement. I will carry with me the rest of my life." Gamma Phi is looking lonvard to the next Tl ION. Because ol the amount we raised this year, we will he able to .send tour dancers to THON next year. Our efforts will only get better, and it's onh'a matter of time before we break the $25,000 plateau and recei\ e the Four Diamonds .Award. It is "within reach. "