F o John House Cir and ca h t 19 ur nd co Se 90 1 Chi Iota Quarterly aniel House and D -2 00 7 Save The Date! Established 1897 Chi Iota Pig Dinner April 25th, 2008 Brothers, In this edition of the Chi Iota Quarterly, we are excited to introduce our Theta Pledge Class! The Theta Class is comprised of 19 outstanding young men who already exhibit the Phi Gam spirit that we all share. Many graduate brothers have visited the Chapter House this semester and the undergraduates cherish these opportunities to connect with other Chi Iota Fijis. Your dedication to the Chi Iota Chapter has truly inspired us and we are eager to continue strengthening our presence at the University of Illinois. I hope you enjoy this edition of the Chi Iota Quarterly. Mighty Proud! -This year’s Pig Dinner is being planned for the Chicagoland area to reach out to both Champaign and Chicago based graduate brothers. Fraternally, Jeff Gardner President, Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta Chi Iota Chapter – University of Illinois Ekklesia welcomes 17 Chi Iota Fijis -Check Illinifiji.org for updates and information on who has RSVPed. By Joe Pizzo -Check your mail for an official invitation and event details, as they will be coming soon! See you in Chicago! INSIDE Reporter This past August, 13 undergraduate Chi Iota brothers attended the 160th Ekklesia in the wonderful city of Miami, Florida. Chi Iota had the most delegates of all Phi Gam chapters, and was even selected as “Chapter of the Day” for a day during the event. Also, with Graduate Brothers Josh Laufenberg (‘08), Derek Rockwell (‘07), Tom Jump Open 2 Jim Hickey (‘75) and by-laws to the Ekklesia. was a great success! All Rick Bach (‘69) in at- Probably the most im- brothers greatly enjoyed tendance, Chi Iota was pressive part of the Ek- themselves during the well represented with klesia though was Gradu- business sessions, with ate Brother Jim Hickey brothers from all around 17 total brothers! Throughout the three getting elected as Archon North America, and with full days of the Ekkle- Vice President, a moment Miami’s nightlife. We can sia, there were many all Chi Iotas should be only hope that future Ekklesiai are this successful exciting events that kept proud of. Overall, Ekklesia and helpful for Chi Iota! all brothers busy and entertained at the same time. The business sessions offered all brothers a unique opportunity to see exactly how Phi Gamma Delta bylaws are made, and a number of brothers even expressed their views to the entire governing body. Even more impressive, Ryan Godke (2009) Courtesy of JB Goll and Jeff Gardner (2010) presented Chi Iota grads and undergrads posing at Ekklesia. Homecoming Wrap 3 Illini Football Raffle 4 Pledge Picture Back Not For College Days Alone... \r\n2 What’s new at Chi Iota? lowed us to remove the floral wallpaper in the cafeteria and mailrooms, renoEric Fillingim – ‘11 vate the first floor Elk Grove, IL study room, install Electrical Engineering a weight room in the basement and Andrew Fink – ‘12 do significant landWinnetka, IL scaping and powerCivil Engineering washing outside. Andrew Groll – ‘12 Recruitment Harwood Heights, IL Phi Gamma DelNuclear Engineering ta’s commitment to Courtesy of Adam Teske recruitment drove us Tom Houle – ‘12 to our largest class Fiji A-Team and fans after the Football Championship win. Elk Grove, IL ever of 19 pledge defeating Kappa competitive pumpkin Mechanical Engineering brothers, several Delta Rho, Alpha carving, the events who are considering Epsilon Pi and Pi raised money for the Chad Heins – ‘12 Kappa Phi in the Champaign area Red breaking their dorm Wilmette, IL contracts to live in the Chemical Engineering playoffs. Cross. They will conFiji has also partici- house next semester. Tristan Joseph – ‘12 Social tinue on next week pated in sorority phiHarwood Heights, IL This semester Fiji is in the all campus lanthropy events such Cognitive Psychology participating in foottournament to play as Alpha Omicron Pi ball block with Alpha the champions of Mud Olympics where Jeff Keegan – ‘12 the blue fraternity Fiji went undefeated Epsilon Phi sorority By Morgan Hartman Elk Grove, IL league, Sigma Al- after beating the Delts every week at Kam’s. Brotherhood Chair Finance The social calenpha Mu, who best- in dodgeball. Intramurals dar is also filled with ed Delta Tau Delta in House Dan Kelly – ‘12 Chi Iota particievents such as happy their respective chamThe summer renLisle, IL pated this semester in hours with Alpha Undecided pionship. ovation projects in the intramural sports with Delta Pi and Phi Mu Philanthropy house were completed two football teams. Yuma Kennedy – ‘12 and themed exchanges Chi Iota’s new fall in time for recruitment A Team finished with Wilmette, IL with Alpha Xi Delta, philanthropy event season. a 7-1 overall record Civil Engineering Alpha Epsilon Phi was Fiji Fright Fest. The projects fundafter winning the and the Fighting Illini Composed of nights ed by our summer Marc Kulbersh – ‘12 “Orange Fraternity of scary movies, a fundraising events at Cheerleaders. Buffalo Grove, IL league” championship spaghetti dinner, and Joliet Speedway alRecreation, Sport, & Tourism Theta Class Fall ‘08 Chris Kvistad – ‘12 Schaumburg, IL Mechanical Engineering Tom Jump Open a huge success Kyle Livengood – ‘12 Sleepy Hollow, IL Biology Andy Mannix – ‘12 Belleville, IL Materials Science & Eng. See ‘Pledge Class,’ Pg. 4 By Wes Demoney Webmaster The 23rd Annual Tom Jump Memorial Open was held September 27, 2008, at Carriage Greens Country Club in Darien, Illinois. Eighty- four FIJI brothers attended, including twenty one undergraduates and pledges. Two teams tied to win the scramble, the 1977s: Mike Curran, Dick Day, Steve Scott, Loren Mears, and Sam Martin; and the 1980s: Steve Moore, Jeff Polancich, Casey Wold, Tom Whalen, and Tom Wilkinson. Thanks to the graduates for raising $3,000 for the Chi Iota undergrad chapter. Also thanks to Woody and Roxie Stamer for host- ing the after party. And finally, thanks to Jim Hickey and Mike Gow for organizing the event. More Online: Golf pictures at illinifiji. org/graduates Friendship - Knowledge - Service - Morality - Excellence \r\n3 G ra d u a t e H a p p e n i n g s Additional Purple Legionnaire Responsibilities Rick Bach Elected Purple Legionnaire By Rick Bach Purple Legionnaire After nearly 5 years as Chief ·Monitoring/supporting the of Phi Gamma Delta Section Chapter in meeting objec- XXVII, I am very happy to be tives and carrying out plans. vacating that position in order to assume my new volunteer duties as Purple Legionnaire for the ·Ensuring a thorough Chap- Chi Iota Chapter. I don’t know what your perter officer transition between outgoing and incoming sonal experience might have been, but when I was an undercabinets. grad, I was never quite certain whether Chi Iota even had a ·Aiding the Chapter in doing Purple Legionnaire at all times, an annual self-assessment, let alone what he did in that role. periodic goal-setting, and With that in mind, I thought I regular planning sessions. should start by describing the PL position as it exists today in our fraternity. ·Developing and maintaining By definition, the PL is the a familiarity with Chapter front line manager responsible operations, fraternity laws, for providing support and guidpolicies, practices and proce- ance to the Fiji Chapter or Colony he serves. He is a graduate dures, and the issues facing volunteer who is provided tools the Fraternity and today’s and information by International college students in general ·Working with the BCA and requesting their direct involvement to meet the Chapter’s guidance/advisory needs as warranted. Headquarters and he attends leadership workshops with other PLs at Phi Gam Academies annually and the Ekklesia conventions every two years. The PL is expected to develop “The PL position is probably the most important grad volunteer position in our Fraternity .” a close working and fraternal relationship with the Chapter through attendance at house and chapter meetings, social events, and attendance at Fraternitywide leadership/educational events. Finally, and certainly of utmost importance, the PL is to see that the Chapter adheres to all applicable laws, regulations, and policies, including risk management and the prohibition against hazing. Wow. Sounds like a lot, doesn’t it? Actually, the PL position is probably the most important grad volunteer position in our Fraternity, according to IHQ, so I’m glad I was able to retire from my full-time career recently in order to have more time to devote to Chi Iota of Phi Gamma Delta. In keeping with my personal philosophy of “making haste slowly,” I intend to transition into this position as best I can during the next few weeks while also winding down my remaining Section Chief responsibilities. My intent is to keep you informed through this column in future editions of the Chi Iota Quarterly. I welcome your comments, criticisms, and suggestions. Contact Rick Bach at: the.bachs@comcast.net or by telephone at (309) 827-0302. Event links five decades of Fiji ·Working with the House Corporation by communicating house-related needs and overseeing that the Chapter follows directions/ requirements to maintain a stable House Corporation. By Jeron Blood ·Communicating with the Grad Relations Chair Section Chief, IHQ, etc. including filing specific reports This year’s homeas called for. coming event was a huge success. The chapter start·Communicating with parents and the community as ed things off after necessary or when requested. the game by hosting an open house at the Fiji House at 2nd and Daniel. This included house tours of the recent house improvements, a slideshow compilation of the new Chi Iota, and catered food from Rosati’s Italian Restaurant. Grads sprinkled in throughout the afternoon, and then eventually made it over to the second part of our event, which was a private party on the rooftop garden of White Horse Bar. Graduates were offered free cigars, great deals on drinks, and a chance to connect with brothers from the 60s and 70s undergraduate chapter, as well as re- Courtesy of Joe Pizzo PL Bach performs with Jay Eigel at Homecoming cent graduates. Without a doubt the best part of the night was the performance of grad brothers Jay Eigel ‘71 (Jaybird) and Rick Bach ‘69 (Botcher). They spent the eve- ning performing both rock and Phi Gamma Delta classics on guitar and harmonica. Thanks to all the grads who made this event rival Pig Dinner in terms of attendance and fun! Friendship...the sweetest influence \r\n4 P h i G a m Fe a t u r e s Chi Iota to travel south with Habitat for Humanity In light of the success of last Spring’s relief trip to Georgia, 20 Chi Iota Fijis will be driving to New Orleans to serve with Habitat for Humanity from Jan 10-17. We would appreciate your help! A trip like this is expensive for our brothers. If you would like to make a donation to help cover their travel expenses, please contact Ryan Mercer rmercer2@gmail. com 847-220-2426. Pledge Class, (Cont’d. from page 2) Al Maraval – ‘12 Barrington, IL Mechanical Engineering Thomas Neff – ‘10 West Brooklyn, IL Engineering Mechanics Liam O’Keefe – ‘12 Evergreen Park, IL Political Science Jon Padish – ‘11 Roselle, IL Political Science Octavio Patino – ‘11 Chicago, IL Advertising Trevor Seal – ‘12 Rushville, IL Sociology Illini Football Raffle Ticket Chi Iota Illini Bowl Game Raffle -Cut out and mail this ticket with its entry fee to 902 S 2nd Street, Champaign, Illinois, 61820 to enter a raffle to win the following Illini Prizes! -1st Prize: 2 Illini Bowl Game Tickets ($250 Gift Certificate if Illini don’t make a bowl game) -2nd Prize: Ticket to Pig Dinner & Pig Dinner Golf Outing -3rd Prize: Ticket to Pig Dinner, or Fiji Money Clip -The pledge class with most brothers participating in this raffle will have a pledge class paddle placed in the Fiji House! Name: ___________________________________ Phone Number:(_______) _______ - __________ Email Address: ____________________________ Pledge Class (Year): ________________________ Number of Raffle Tickets Desired: _____________ Raffle Tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100 Phi Gam Feature - Class of 2007 ·Graduation Year and Major: Finance 2007 ·Career Now: Consultant, Navigant Consulting, Disputes & Investigations practice, Chicago ·Positions at Fiji: Finance/Fundraising Chairman, Pledge Educator, Board of Chapter Advisors (Graduate Relations Advisor) ·Most Memorable College Moment: The Chartering Ceremony. The fraternity had a whole weekend of events and they were all great. It was the culmination of two years of hard work. The events included a pledging ceremony, the White Star reception, and Pig Dinner. The weekend was very satisfying and full of great brotherhood. The after-party at Joe’s was a blast. ·If you could choose one other FIJI to be stuck on an abandoned island with, who would you choose? Michael Gustavson, aka ‘Mike Jones.’ Mike has been known to dress as a pirate. He listens to so much Jack Johnson, he must know something about being stranded on a island. After spending a week with him at spring b reak, I know he can build a mean sand castle. Mr. Gustavson has a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, so he could skip the sand castle and build us a beach palace. This man always knows where to find the rum. And finally, anyone nicknamed the ‘Shark’ must be able to catch some fish. Phi Gam Feature - Class of 1970 Graduation Year and Major- 1970 with a degree in General Engineering Career Now- Chairman of the Board, NYSE traded education company Positions at Fiji- Chapter President Nickname- “Chopper” Most Memorable College Moments- Kam’s, Stan’s, Fiji Island and as Dennis Sarsany said, “Dating around.” Who Are We? Think you know? E-mail us at FijiNewsletter@gmail.com or mail us the answer to 902 S. 2nd Street, Champaign, Illinois, 61820. If you win, you’ll be eligible to win a Fiji Hooded Sweatshirt! Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence \r\nCongratulations! To Graduate Brother Mike “Jones” Gustavson, ‘07 on winning the Phi Gam Feature from last issue! Keep on playing everyone! Staff Rick Bach - Purple Legionnaire, Jeron Blood - EditorIn-Chief, Bogdan Buricea - Features Reporter, Wes Demoney - Chi Iota Reporter, Brian Fisher - Features Reporter, Jeff Gardner - Chi Iota Reporter, Morgan Hartman - Chi Iota Reporter, Photo Editor, Josh Moore - Photo Contributor, Joe Pizzo - Chi Iota Reporter, Steve Scott - Housing Corp. Reporter, Ryan Wildy House Corp. Correspondent Courtesy of Josh Moore Newly pledged Theta Class as of September 19th, 2008. Thank you to all the grads, undergrads, and people at IHQ who made this newsletter possible! Contact Us! Want to get in touch, or just stop by the house? Contact: President Jeff Gardner at jgardn4@uiuc.edu Corresponding Secretary Ryan Wildy at rwildy2@uiuc.edu Graduate Relations Chair Jeron Blood at FijiNewsletter@gmail.com or (847)-293-5343 Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity 1201 Red Mile Road Lexington, KY 40504 Chi Iota Quarterly Fall 2008 / Volume 1 Issue 3 illinifiji.org/graduates Nonprofit Org US Postage Paid Lexington, KY Permit # 540