The Pine Tree Fiji Omega Mu's FALL 1990 EDITION Ekklesia The 142nd Ekklesia, held in Chicago, brothers found many activities in the Windy City to Illinois, was a tremendous success. Billed as the occupy their time. The highlight of these activities second largest Ekklesia in Phi Gamma Delta history, was a dinner cruise on Lake Michigan under the the bi-annual legislative convention proved to be an spectacular Chicago skyline. informative, exciting, and fun experience for over The 142nd Ekklesia afforded me a eight hundred loyal Phi Gams. Nearly all the under valuable glimpse into the lawmaking procedures of graduate chapters were well represented, as were the our fratemity, as well as an increased sense of graduate chapters and International Headquarters brotherhood and the powers of fraternal association. staff. I urge all brothers, both undergraduate and graduate, At the Ekklesia, a new Archonate was elected, with Richard McCormick assuming the post to attend future Ekklesias for the FIJI experience of a lifetime. of Archon President, and Spencer Floumoy being Fraternally, chosen as Archon Vice-President. Donald H. Leonard President August 10 through 14 were filled with lively debate as the laws of the fraternity were amended and expanded, and in the evenings, the Perge' \r\nEditor's Comment The Pine Tree Fiji is hoping to do things alittle differenUy this year than in the past. This semester we hope to put out two FTP newsletters: one small one now, and abigger, more in-depth paper in the beginning of December. To produce abetter PTE in December, we need the help of the Graduate Brothers. The Brothers here contribute agreat deal to the paper to let you, the Grads, know what's going on at the Castle. In return, we would like to hear from you to let us know what is going on in your lives. Ihope you enjoy this FTP. Please let me know of any ideas or suggestions you may have. on tjust read the Pine Tree Fiji...BQ apart of it! Phi Gamma Delta Is not for college days alone. Please drop us a line. Fraternally, Jason Kennedy (92) FTP Editor Perge' PURPLE LEGIONNAIRES REPORT ™ofaconcernedfro™ point ofview. The CasTcZ'? Castle cond.tton ts betng maintained with the help group=> g^^duates ofundergraduate brothers residing there. The EGA nnH than Ihave ever seen them. We are once aea' ' wear and tear due to age and elements. uiiucigiduuctic offro'^e ®f""draiser to keep our castle from More then ever we are being chalfengMrUhsrtnT"'"'-' '^'^"''^endangered Greek System. Committees. Iurge every one of von t social policies and University formed Ad Hoc tion. We have received negative feedbLk"cOTr^° °"'^ ""dergraduate brothers in this present situaPig Dinner which in no way helps the unified fo^"'"^ of select Graduate Brothers at the last Phi Gamma Deltas, we can meet this challenge^nd over^^^^ climate. Ifeel that as Fraternally, Alan Douville Jr. Graduate Advisor Purple Legionnaire \r\nspotlight Brothers, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to spend last semester studying at the Ecole Superieure Des Affairs in Grenoble, France. The University, located in the French Alps, is amajor research center for science and technology in Western Europe. I was one offour students from U- Maine selected to concentrate my studies on the rapidly emerging arena of International Business. During my six months in Europe I was able to travel extensively while learning about the economic, political and industrial policies and practices ofvarious European Countries. We spent much ofour class time discussing the Economic Union and Common Market that Europe will be forming in 1992. It was fascinating to learn the intricacies ofinternational financial networks and how interrelated business is in this day and age. We were able to meet with business leaders from various industries while touring factories in France, Italy, and Switzerland. Upon graduation, I plan to work for an American firm located in Europe or continue my education at the graduate level atone of the international business schools. I am encouraging all the members of the house to take advantage of similiar study abroad so FUI can continue to produce men of Knowledge and Character. This was an outstanding opportunity for me to leam about the world, and about myself. I'm very excited about returning to U-Maine, and most of that excitement is due to the strong brother hood of Omega Mu. Fratenally, Steven S. Kydd (91) Perge' House Update Brothers, The house has been improving constantly, whether in the upkeep of the Castle or the strong Brotherhood. Over this past summer there were some repairs done to the house, coming from contri butions from our Housing Corporation. There was brick work done in the front ofthe house and some repairs to our back stairs. For those who haven't heard, last semester we had new showers installed in the bathroom and anew carpet was put in the upstairs hallway and foyer stairs. With the help of BCA and Housing Corporation we are looking forward to more repairs done to the house due to the fundraiser (Headed by Jeff Stewart '84) now in effect. Fraternally, Jason Kennedy (92) PTF Editor Perge' \r\nHomecoming Brothers, Greetings from the Castle! I would like to take this opportunity to invite you all to Homecom ing '90 on the weekend of the 27th of October. At this festive reunion of old friends we will be serving a Down-East dinner Saturday evening consisting oflobster, steamers, and com on the cob. Following dinner we will be having a Residen tial Life party featuring a live band. A$20.00 fee will be charged per person to help defray the cost of events for the weekend. Brothers' wives are welcome to attend, at a charge of $35.00per couple. Ifyou are planning to attend Homecoming at the Castle please send your money by October 22nd to Phi Gamma Delta, 79 College Avenue, Orono, ME 04473 (Attention Todd Marshall). Checks may be made payable to Phi Gamma Delta, Omega Mu Chapter, and remember, ifwe do not receive your money, you will not be able to to enjoy dinner on Saturday. I hope to see you all on the 27th ofOctober. It will be a most triumphant time. Fratemally, John Jamieson (92) Graduate Relations perge' Financial Report Brothers, Financially our house is on good standing. In our past fiscal yearrunning from July '89 to June '90 our revenue was $116,921.13 and our expenses for that same year totalled $114,785.95. In every department we were under budget. This semester we have a brotherhood of 46 fine young men with 31 of them living in the house. Everyone has either paid their house bill in full or is on a payment plan. In the past the house has had trouble collecting all of the house bills, but the brothers now are much more responsible in the payment of their financial obligations. We are looking forward to a good year financially, and we hope you come up to see the Castle's progress. Fratemally, Todd Marshall Treasurer Perge' \r\nSocial Social life at Omega Mu is as always a major topic of discussion. We have recently been released from the probationary status under which we were placed due to a party which occurred last fall. We have completed all the tasks that the University has asked us to do, and are on good stand ingin the University's eyes. Even though we are offprobation, we can't letour guard down. The university has gotten even tougher with the rules that it sets down for the Greek system. On a lighter note, we areplanning a University-catered party for Homecoming, and Pig Dinner plans are in the makings at this very minute. We look forward to seeing all PHI GAMS at Homecoming! Fraternally, David Baron Co-Social Perge' Remember From its earliest beginnings. PhiGamma Delta has always been; and will continue to be a shaper of men. If we pause for a moment and look backin time to remember "our closest brothers, our finest hours, and our fondest memories," a happy smile, or perhaps a tear or two begins to form. During those times, we were being formed in Phi Gamma Delta's image; an image of beauty and wonder, one that will never die. As members of Phi Gamma Delta, we owe a little something to her; we are still a part of her. Stop. Close your eyes and think back in time. What we are today, whether King or Comedian, she played a meaningful part as shaper of ourcharacters. She was always there She is still here From the newsletter of the University of Iowa Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Cabinet Don Leonard Todd Marshal (91) (91) Andrew Bradford (?) Scott Deuschanes (92) President Treasurer Recording Sec. Corresponding Pine Tree Fiji Editor Jason Kennedy (92) \r\n1990 Brotherhood U.M. Fraternity Board Phi Gamma Delta 79 College Ave. OronoMe. 04473 NON-PROHT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID ORONO, ME. Permit No. 2