Iota Sigma Colony at Indiana State University - Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity Spring 2011 IOTA SIGMA RETURNS Iota Sigma at a glance By: Tim Harlan (1972), Recruitment Advisor On the evening of Thursday, February 24, 2011, Iota Sigma of Phi Gamma Delta officially returned to the Indiana State University campus with the initial pledging of 19 men to the Delta Colony. Within a week, five more men joined the ranks of the founding fathers, making a total of 24 dedicated brothers-to-be. These men were selected following six weeks of interviews and events conducted by Phi Gamma Delta Field Secretaries Brent Wehage (Oregon State 2010) and Joe Gamis (Drake 2010). Giving sup- As president of the newly formed Phi Gamma Delta Colony on Indiana State University’s campus, I can truly say it is an honor to be part of this amazing process. I’m sure I can speak for all 24 pledges when I say that this is a once in a lifetime opportunity and it is by far one of the best decisions I have ever made. We are all very excited to get more gen- There are also many things for which we are slowly setting goals that we feel are very attainable in the near future. By this time next year, we hope to have at least 60 members in our chapter. We also are in the process of setting up our own philanthropy and getting that • Total GPA - 3.14 • Colony members include: Student Body President and Fiji Legacy (Continued on page 2) By: Cory Porter (2013), Colony President tlemen to become part of our colony and look forward to all of the steps ahead of us, including the initiation and the chartering of our colony. Men Pledged - 24 port to these efforts were ISU graduate brothers, recommendations from active brothers from other chapters A NOTE FROM THE COLONY PRESIDENT Graduates, • process put into place. There are many things that we are very excited about and the enthusiasm on Indiana State’s campus is terrific. We are currently holding a 3.14 cumulative GPA, which puts us as the fraternity with the highest GPA. We have a great group of Fiji gentlemen and very strong leaders that are motivated to get things done. We are extremely excited and look forward to what the future has in store. Iota Sigma Pig Dinner April 15-16 Register Now Return the form on the back or go to www.isufiji.com. We hope to see you there! \r\nThe Sycamore Fiji Page 2 FIJI FLASHBACK Summer 1978 - Iota Sigma captured the men’s division of the university’s annual songfest for the second consecutive year with their song “Hey There Good Times,” arranged and directed by Kurt Owens (1978). Indiana State Installation - Spring 1971. Seated left to right: Ralph Jones (Cornell 1943) - Purple Legionnaire, Joseph Carney (1950) - Section Chief. Standing left to right: Phillip Astell (1972) - Treasurer, Bruce Workman (1973) - Recording Secretary, Michael Schell (1973) - President, Tim Harlan (1972) Corresponding Secretary, Lloyd Long (1972) - Historian. IOTA SIGMA RETURNS continued... (Continued from page 1) in the state, recommendations from ISU sororities, and members of the Rho Phi Chapter at Rose-Hulman. Over 60 men were interviewed for the colony with the following 24 being chosen: Joe Benes—freshman, Steve Flowers—junior, Mark Guzman— junior, Cody Harris—junior, Jace Hoalt—junior, Kevin Jeffries—junior, Brock Jones—freshman, Truman Jones—freshman, Blake Kashuba— freshman, Kris Koll—sophomore, Paul Lawson—sophomore, Jacob Low— junior, Nic Mason—freshman, Kenny Matthew—freshman, Spencer Norman—junior, Andrew Pfaff— sophomore, Cory Porter—sophomore, Charlie Ricker—junior, Josh Sapp— junior, Cody Strain—sophomore, Justin Todd--senior, Zach Tylka— senior, Kevin Waters—sophomore and Andrew Zaleski—freshman. Delta Colony member Brock Jones is a legacy as the younger brother of Bryce Jones (Iota Sigma 2001). The colony “These Delta Colony members are mighty proud to be a part of Iota Sigma of Phi Gamma Delta!” members, who jointly boast a GPA of 3.14, are involved in the following activities and organizations at ISU: Student Union Board, ISU Honors Program, Resident Assistant, ISU Republicans, ISU Student Government (including the student body president), ISU Democrats, ISU Fencing Club, SADD, Indiana Statesman newspaper, Semper Fi Society, Campus Outreach International, ROTC, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Take Back the Night, ISU Intermural sports,Residence Hall Association, and many other campus organizations and academic honoraries. Colony brothers have chosen a recruitment chairman and he, along with his committee, are continuing to recruit new colony members. Within two weeks, a few new brothers will be added to the initial group, completing the colony. The new members are motivated, excited, and look forward to meeting Iota Sigma graduate brothers at Pig Dinner this spring, Homecoming next fall, or anytime anyone is passing through Terre Haute. These Delta Colony members are mighty proud to be a part of Iota Sigma of Phi Gamma Delta! If you know a young man who is coming to Indiana State who would make a good FIJI, please contact rush@isufiji.com. \r\nPage 3 FRANK NORRIS PIG DINNER RETURNS By: Bo Stout (1996), Pig Dinner Co-Chairman Well, its springtime again in Terre Haute and that must mean one thing: the smell of Pig is in the air. That’s right; the Frank Norris Pig Dinner is upon us, marking a great time for graduates to come back, meet the new brothers and reminisce about the good old college days. After a five-year hiatus, the Fijis have returned to the ISU campus and we want you to come back and help to celebrate the occasion the weekend of April 15-16. The weekend festivities kick off on Friday night at a reception at the Copper Bar Upper Room. The following day’s activities include the Fijis competing in the annual ISU tandem race and the Colony Initiation, concluding with the Frank Norris Pig Dinner at the Meadows Banquet Center. With the colony fresh off of initiation and about 40 graduate brothers having already RSVP’d for the event, this dinner is expected to be one of the best attended & most significant in Iota Sigma’s history. It was over 40 years ago that a select few of you were able to take part in Iota Sigma’s inaugural Pig Dinner, but now we all have the chance to attend the rebirth of both the dinner and the chapter. So mark your calendars and don’t miss your chance to be a part of this very special occasion and help to usher in a new beginning for the Iota Sigma Chapter. Register for Pig Dinner now using the form on the back or visit www.isufiji.com. CALLING ALL SILVER OWLS If you were initiated in 1981 - 1986, we will be honoring your 25 years of membership at this year’s Pig Dinner. Please join us! Thomas J. Barlow Brian E. Beer Rick S. Berkowitz Charles E. Bostwick, II Mark J. Bowman Todd Carlson Phillip G. Caruso Randy C. Chitwood Jeff C. Clark James S. David Warren B. Davis, II Bruce A. Decker Scott T. DiIullo Donald E. Dudley, II R. Scott Ferrell Jeffrey D. Frye Kelly J. Fudge George Gauer Keith W. Ginger Mark J. Grimmer Steve H. Hoskins Douglas A. Hunt Steven G. Jacobs David K. Kaczynski Stephen M. King John P. Klinkose Daniel E. Klus , Jr. Marcus N. Lewis William A. Major Bryan P. Meyer Roland Miles Timothy A. Mullen William G. Niederer Ryan A. Pettit James R. Porter, Jr. Christopher D. Ramsey Paul H. Reussow John D. Richards, Jr. David B. Roth Kurt Schernekau Tim G. Schrank Ned F. Seeger Peteris R. Silins Randall R. Simpson Donald E. Sippel Mark D. Sullivan Edgar B. Toledo Edward J. Vawter Cary C. Vazquez Kurt H. Vogel David J. Weszely A TOAST TO EXILES An update from brothers who will be unable to join us at Pig Dinner: Jeffrey A. McMahan (1978) will be in Iraq for a year. Keep brother McMahan in your thoughts and prayers. Rudy J. Olivo (1998) - duties and distance will keep him away. He and wife Starr and daughter Miriam moved to Panama City in 2010, where he serves as the Associate Pastor at the First United Methodist Church. Have an update you want to submit for inclusion the next edition of The Sycamore Fiji? Send your information to info@isufiji.com. \r\nNonprofit Org Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity 1201 Red Mile Road Lexington, KY 40504 US Postage Paid Lexington, KY Permit # 540 2011 Frank Norris Pig Dinner April 15-16 - RSVP To simplify Pig Dinner registration, you may register and pay online, or you may return this form. RSVP/Register and pay online: www.isufiji.com. Or, RSVP by mail to: Iota Sigma Pig Dinner, ℅ Larry Watson, 5600 E Cougar Dr, Terre Haute, IN 47802. Make checks payable to Tau Iota Foundation. I plan to attend the following: ___2011 Pig Dinner (Sat 6:30p) $50.00 ___Graduate Reception (Friday night) Free ___Tandem (Sat 11:00 am- 1:00 pm) Pay at gate ___Colony Initiation (Saturday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm) Free ___ I can’t attend, but would like to contribute $_____.00 Total Enclosed: $________ Name:__________________________________________________________Graduation Year: ___________ Address:__________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: (________)___________-______________ Email:__________________________________________ RSVP online: www.isufiji.com Design, printing and mailing services provided by the International Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta.