The Deltan Bucknell University ‐ Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity ‐ Fall 2010 Edition DELTA ASSOCIATION UPDATE By: David “Whitey” Berardinelli (1993), Delta Association President Delta Chapter continues its climb back to excellence while fast becoming a place we can all once again feel proud and comfortable with upon returning to campus. After the closure for the 2008-09 year, the new brotherhood continues to recruit new members representing a variety of campus activities including but not limited to Football, Lacrosse, and Soccer. More importantly, the character and personalities of these young “The future is bright and Fiji is ready to shine at Bucknell.” men intermeshes with our proud tradition. If you have an opportunity to return to Old Greystone, you will experience the remarkable way that the new Brotherhood is reinstituting the personality and presence of our beloved fraternity. The leadership (now Juniors) made a courageous decision last fall to reopen the House. Their tremendous effort and dedication continues as the Brotherhood grows in numbers and reestablishes itself as a leader on campus. The future is bright and FIJI is ready to shine at Bucknell. Everyone should be proud, but the road back to prominence is still a long one. The support of all brothers, current and alumni, is crucial as we continue this journey. CHAPTER PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS By: Matt Harbin (2012), Chapter President With the winter break approaching, the Delta house is beginning to take back its post as the dominant house on campus. All summer, Carson and the current brothers ran the house and provided the football team with the luxurious Greystone mansion. After only a few weeks into the fall semester with 14 new potential members (initiated on November 17), the house had already become a tight knit group, especially with it being occupied in the summer by the football team. With the football players, lax team members, a few soccer players, and retired football/lax players, the house truly has a dynamic unmatched on campus. During the semester, the Delta house has been committed to helping out the community, raising money for charity, and being a large contributor to the Bucknell student body. Many of the brothers participated in Relay for Life last semester to raise money to fight cancer and Halloween Habitat for Humanity to raise money for a home being built locally. Also, several hours were spent performing maintenance for the Bucknell cemetery. So many brothers play vital roles on their respective sports teams and yet still find time to participate in organizations like the Small Business Center, Big Brothers, and multiple clubs. As we look to the future, the Delta house wants to continue its contributions to the community and recruit new members and add quality brothers to the core group of hand picked new members. Spring will prove to be an important phase in the rebuilding of this once great house and the brothers plan to take any challenge head on. In that regard, I invite you to attend Pig Dinner on April 16, 2011 and we look forward too seeing you back at Greystone. \r\nThe Deltan Page 2 NOTES FROM THE CHAPTER OFFICERS “The past fifteen months certainly haven’t been typical for a fraternity. The combination of restoring/maintaining good standing with the university, recruiting a pledge class with the disadvantage of the dry year, learning the formalities of Greek life, all while being part of a young cabinet, have been challenging. However, with challenge comes growth. Delta Chapter is growing in numbers, presence and pride. We were fortunate to take a small but diverse pledge class of 14 sophomore men this fall. The diverse group draws from the football, lacrosse and soccer teams as well as several former and non-athletes. Our mission was to build a unique class that would have the opportunity and ability to grow together. As the semester comes to an end, it is obvious that the pledge class has “bought in”. They have matured and taken on responsible roles in the continued growth of Delta Chapter. Recruitment and continued establishment of chapter operations will be primary focuses for us in the spring. Thank you to the Delta Association and all alumni. Your support has been essential to the reemergence of FIJI at Bucknell.” Carson Rohrbaugh (2012) Treasurer “This has been the most exciting semester of my college career. We have acquired a terrific pledge class with a variety of interests and backgrounds, and this group of young men has united together in all areas. Although we are currently a smaller chapter because we only consist of two pledge classes , every member has a unique relationship with all of his brothers, and for this the current cabinet is very proud. As we have taken over the responsibilities of Old Greystone, we feel that we “We urge all graduate brothers of this remarkable chapter to join us for the first Norris Pig Dinner to be held at our house in years.” are really accomplishing our goals that were set as pledges; we are achieving greatness in the classroom, community, and athletic field. We urge all graduate brothers of this remarkable chapter to join us on April 16, 2011 for the first Norris Pig Dinner to be held at our house in years. Overall, it saddens me to think about handing over the reigns of the chapter to our successors. However, we know as a cabinet that we could not have asked for a finer group of young men to fulfill the character and traditions that all Fiji men endure.” Mike Allwin (2012) and Andrew Bell (2012) – Corresponding and Recording Secretaries “Over the past two years I have watched the fraternity grow into an open and friendly place. The amount of hard work and dedication that both the brothers and pledges have put in this year has truly been amazing. As a pledge last year, it was tough to comprehend the amount of work that needs to put in to make a fraternity work well, but now as a member of the cabinet, I have witnessed first-hand the amount of commitment needed, especially in leadership positions. As Historian, I have helped the pledges and other brothers in their pursuit of knowledge about the history of Phi Gamma Delta, Delta Chapter. Since returning to campus last year, our fraternity has made a conscious effort to become active in the local community. Activities like working at the Donald Hieter Center and helping clean up downtown Lewisburg have really helped bring out fraternity together. Joining Phi Gamma Delta has been a wonderful experience and I am doing everything in power to make a great experience for our pledges and other brothers. I am thoroughly excited to watch our fraternity continue to grow in scholarship and friendship throughout my years at Bucknell and beyond.” Tim Bolte (2012) - Historian (Elected to the First Team Patriot League All-Academic Team as Linebacker) “My experiences thus far in Phi Gamma Delta have been some of the best in my life. The best decision I have made thus far at Bucknell University is choosing to join FIJI. As Pledge Class President, I have grown extremely close to the members of the Cabinet as they have shown me the in’s and out’s of Fraternity life and what really goes in to creating the brotherhood all of my pledge brothers and I have been dreaming of. Through my joining, I have been introduced to numerous backgrounds that I was previously not aware of and have broadened my horizon for the better. I look forward to the remainder of this semester and the next as my brothers continue to teach me about Friendship, Knowledge, Service, Morality, and Excellence.” Patrick Joyce (2013) Pledge Class President “I am currently a Sophomore accounting major pledging Phi Gamma Delta. Thus far, my pledging has been filled with wonderful experiences, lasting lessons, and great memories in my quest for brotherhood. Our 2013 pledge class is very diverse, including members from several athletic organizations and backgrounds. However, we have made strives to become one unified and inseparable class, through various bonding experiences. I can recognize the characteristics of a strong comradeship amongst the brothers, and as pledges we are quickly filling these roles. Whether it be studying for exams, cleaning the house, attending each other’s events, or fulfilling our responsibilities in the community, we do everything in unity. As a fraternity, it is clear we really care about our image, especially throughout the Bucknell community. The five core values- friendship, knowledge, service, morality, and excellence-are emphasized every chapter meeting. We develop these values throughout the community and continue to improve on them, utilizing them to build strong character. I have never met such a great group of standout men, with high morals and dreams for the future. After reflecting on the great experiences, lessons, and friendships I have made, I can truly say pledging this admirable fraternity was one of the greatest and most beneficial decisions of my life. I look forward to becoming an official member in the prestigious brotherhood of Phi Gamma Delta.” Colton Weaver (2013) Pledge Class Secretary \r\nPage 3 FIJI FLASHBACK J. Norman Davies (1926) introduces Shane Snyder (1984) to the Pig. - March 20, 1982 1960-61 Chapter Officers (l to r): Tom Jenkins, Tom Colestock, Rick Elliott, Jon Brandes, and Ray Hettche. Delta Fiji’s 1936-37 The Chapter House - 1960 PHILANTHROPY UPDATE By: Jason Katz (2012), Philanthropy Chairman So far this semester, the Brothers of Phi Gamma Delta have been involved with several community service and philanthropy projects in the Lewisburg area. We have raised money for Habitat for Humanity, helped clean and reorganize the Donald Hieter Community Center, and taken part in cleanups in downtown Lewisburg and the Lewisburg Cemetery. We have met all of our philanthropy requirements, and for the end of the semester we plan on hosting a canned food drive. \r\nNonprofit Org Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity 1201 Red Mile Road Lexington, KY 40504 US Postage Paid Lexington, KY Permit # 540 SAVE THE DATE - PIG DINNER 2011 - APRIL 16 - DETAILS COMING SOON! Information Update - Tell us about you! 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