The Golden Eagle FIJI THETA TAU CHAPTER OF VOLUME 30, No.1 PHI GAMMA DELTA Spring/Summer 2008 A Continued Excellence in Phi Gamma Delta "THETA TAU HOMECOMING REACHES LONG 2008 STANDING GOAL NOVEMBER 7-8 OF 3.0 CHAPTER GPA!!!" Tech Fiji, Inc. & Tech Fiji Alumni Association www.techfjiinc.com TFI is proud to introduce the 2008-09 Lineup of Online Donation Programs. TFI's Online Donation Programs are powered by PayPal and are completely secure. All you need to get started is an Email Address and a Credit or Debit Card. PayPal VERIFIED The 1848 Club- $18.48 per month ($221.76 annually) HTTP://WWW.1848CLUB.NET The 527 Club- $5.27 per month ($63.24 annually) HTTP://WWW.527CLUB.NET The Custom Club- Create your own Club! Email MyClub@TECHFIJINC.COM the monthly amount and the name of your per- sonalized Online Donation Program to establish your account. ($10 monthly minimum ) Why PayPal? Convenient Secure Easy to Use Why Donate? Foundations for the Future: Your monthly donations will help lay the foundation to form a capital campaign committee and successfully launch a campaign. So, while these monthly donations will not directly allow us to build a new house, portions of your donations will be earmarked for campaign expenses. This will help ensure that our capi- tal campaign committee will have the funds to move forward with all due diligence. For the Betterment of the Chapter: a secondary goal of the Online Donation Programs is to support the Chap- ter's Graduate Relations efforts. The ability to "raise the bar" in the area of Graduate Relations and Graduate support is paramount to both the Chapter's goal of one day winning the coveted "Cheney Cup" and TFI's goal of one day pro- viding them a new chapter house. Benefits for Donors: Beyond the knowledge that you are "giving back" to the organization that gave so much to you during you college years, you will receive other rewards as well. Currently, donors receive gift certificates re- deemable at Pig Dinner weekends. We are also exploring a variety of other ways to recognize Club members. Questions or Comments: please contact John Solis at donations@TTUFIJI.COM The Golden Eagle Fiji Spring/Summer 2008 THETA TAU VOLUME 30 No. 1 LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Graduate Brothers, this next semester is to enough to be there. I don't I would like to open provide you with better think you know how much SPECIAL POINTS OF this Golden Eagle Fiji with delivery of information, to we as an undergraduate INTEREST: a "Thank You" for all of keep you better informed chapter enjoys you coming on the current status of back and to hear your sto- President's Letter your continued support, involvement, and contribu- your chapter. If you have ries from your undergradu- TFI Update tions. As our chapter con- not done so, please update ate days. tinues to succeed year after your current mailing and TFI Leadership Additions This past semester we email address on the gradu- year, it is your support to have started off strong and Graduate Spotlight ate section of the website. the undergraduate chapter did an outstanding job with This is imperative for us to Chapter Updates that aids us in our success. our Spring Rush. We had a Over the past year we have keep in contact with you. total of 11 bids returned in continued to strive for bet- I would also like to January, with 10 of our ter graduate relations and I thank each of you who at- pledges becoming brothers. hope that that you have tended this year's Pig Din- The success we are having been able to recognize our ner. It was great getting to is unprecedented. We plan efforts and have been re- see all of you again and to to continue this success as ceiving emails in conjunc- have the pleasure of sitting our rush chair, Jordan Joz- tion with the Golden Eagle through a wonderful exiles wik, has been working on Fiji. One of our main toast from Brent Ellis with (Continued on page 4) things we are focusing on all of you who were lucky Tech Fiji Inc. Tennessee Technological University TFI UPDATE Brothers, the beginning of the Fall Se- spent a considerable amount First off, I'd like to begin mester is usually a little slow of time this summer planning by thanking each and every for the chapter, as well as for and discussing varies aspects T.F.I. We use this time to of this task, and it appears one of you who contribute to slow down, catch our breath, our effort. Keeping this thing that some truly great things running is no small feat, and and begin planning for the are in the works. I hate to we truly appreciate all of you. upcoming year. This year, leave you hanging on this one, however, has been a bit dif- but there will be more infor- We couldn't do it without ferent. As I mentioned at Pig mation to follow. you. Dinner, we are in the early As you all know, the Overall, things are going stages of planning for a new time between Pig Dinner and chapter house. We have (Continued on page 3) TFI President Matt Leonard PAGE 2 THE GOLDEN EAGLE FIJI LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT CONT all Rush all semester and you with another way to That, I hope this edition throughout the summer. reconnect with your broth- finds you well and I, and This year in sports we ers, both Graduate and the chapter, wish you the came in a VERY close sec- undergraduate. We look best and look forward to ond in the IFC division by forward to seeing you this seeing you soon. 0.5 points in this years All November! Fraternally, Sports competition. As was stated in your Jon Vaughn As the Fall semester last Edition of the Golden approaches I hope that you Eagle Fiji, our current Pur- will keep in mind Home- ple Legionnaire Bo Byers, coming at Tennessee Tech. is still looking to fill a This year Homecoming is few spots in the Board of scheduled for November 8 and the Theme has been Chapter Advisors (BCA). chosen as Aloha TTU. These advisors will help the chapter in a specific area to Homecoming is a great way to come back and see how which he is appointed. If much Tech and Theta Tau you are interested, please contact Bo, we would love has changed and stayed the to have your help. With same. As well as provide SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE AND SUCCESS Scholastic achievement is very Fall 2007 Six Clicks! To the chapter for important to the brothers of Chapter GPA: 2.829 reaching this long running Theta Tau. After all, scholar- 3.0 GOAL Pledge GPA: 2.826 goal! The Spring GPA is the ship is one of our five values. highest our chapter has re- REACHED!! Last year our chapter per- There were 34 brothers and ceived in at least 9 years pos- formed very well academi- pledges that made a 3.0 or sibly longer! WITH 60% OF cally, even reaching our long higher out of 85 men, with 7 BROTHERS AND Compared to the other frater- time goal of a 3.0 chapter people making a 4.0. (Six nities, in the Fall we finished PLEDGES MAKING GPA! Clicks!). 3.0 OR HIGHER! second to Sigma Phi Epsilon who obtained a 2.975. In the Spring 2008 Spring we finished first over- all. Our chapter did better Chapter GPA: 3.012 than both the all Greek aver- Pledge GPA: 3.270 age and the all male average in both semesters. Theta Tau For the Spring semester there were 49 brothers and pledges will continue to push to stay that made a 3.0 or higher out above our goal of 3.0 as we of 81 men, that's 60%! There move into this new year. We will continue to raise the bar, were also 5 people making a 4.0! and strive to attain our goals! VOLUME 30, No. 1 PAGE 3 TFI UPDATE CONT very well for T.F.I. We re- really like to see more of you again for all of your support - TFI Board/Committee cently added a few more guys at Homecoming this especially my fellow board Members board members, and these year. Graduate attendance members. You guys are the President: Matt Leonard guys have really stepped up. was waned a bit at this event, heart and soul of this team, Each and every one of them and we want to reverse the and I'm thankful to have each Treasurer: Tom Caldwell hit the ground running, and trend. Get off your butts and and every one of you on my VP Information Management: they have proven themselves come out! It's safe - Brent side. George Titsworth to be tremendous assets to Ellis won't be making a As always, any and all the board. Also, relations speech or anything. The date Webmaster: between T.F.I. and the un- questions, comments, and escapes me at the moment, Justin Givens suggestions are welcome and dergraduate chapter have but you can find it on the never been better. We have a appreciated. I can be con- VP of Expansion: chapter's website tacted at Justin Cumby great group of guys (as usual), (www.ttufiji.com). I hope to ttufiji@hotmail.com. and they have been a pleasure see you all there. VP of Fundraising: to work with. Brent Ellis In closing, we're looking Fraternally, It was great to see every- forward to another great Online Donations Coordinator: one at Pig Dinner this year, year. Things have never been Matt Leonard '01 John Solis but why should we all get better, and we've got no- Perge! VP of Grad Relations: together only once a year? I'd where to go but up. Thanks Bill Scott Councilor: Lee Wray 27TH ANNIVERSARY PIG DINNER Councilor: Brian Douglas Thank you to all the Saturday: the upcoming Fall semes- Graduates who attended ter. our 27th Anniversary Frank Annual Golf Scramble - Norris Pig Dinner and This year's scramble was Pig Dinner 2008 - Golf Tournament helped make it a giant suc- won by the undergrad team Chapter President Jon Winners: cess! If you didn't get a of Paul Swift, Alan Pippin, Vaughn gave an inspiring Paul Swift Tyler Ubelhor, and James address about the success chance to make it this year, and status of the chapter Alan Pippin make plans to attend next Bennett. Barely edging out year at the 28ᵗʰ Anniversary perennial grad favorites over the last year. Guest Tyler Ubelhor Pig Dinner, April 18ᵗʰ Mark Redferrin and Troy Speaker Orsen Paxton, a James Bennett 2009! What did you miss Fairley! current Archon Councilor, this year? See this year's TFI / BCA Informational Pig Dinner events outlined Meeting - On Saturday af- below! ternoon TFI President, Matt Leonard, discussed Friday: the successes, challenges, Cookout - Graduates and future plans of the reunited with old friends house corporation. Next, and reminisced about their the BCA, led by our Purple illustrious times as an un- Legionnaire Bo Byers, dis- dergrad while enjoying cussed their experience dinner provided by the over the last semester and chapter. started making plans for Pig Dinner is always a chance for "Families" to come together. PAGE 4 THE GOLDEN EAGLE FIJI 27TH ANNIVERSARY PIG DINNER CONT talked about the future This year's attendance: plans of the international fraternity and strategic Graduates: 62 Brothers goals set by the Archons. Those in attendance thor- Total: 150 Brothers/Pledges oughly enjoyed the dinner and opportunity to fellow- Key Note Speaker: ship with their brothers Orsen E. Paxton III (Texas at Arlington '71), Archon Councilor again! Party at Vinnie T's - The Exiles Toast: J. Brent Ellis '99 (via Video) weekend concluded with New Online Donation Sign-up: 8 Brothers the Brothers "kicking it old school" and enjoying a long This was a 26% Increase!! night of fraternal fellow- ship! Total Online Donation Club Members: 39 Brothers CASCADE HALL WE ARE ALREADY LOOKING FORWARD TO A GREAT 28ᵀᴴ ANNIVERSARY PIG DINNER, APRIL 18ᵀᴴ 2009! 2008 Cabinet pictured with our guest speaker: (L to R) Jon Vaughn (Pres.), Bo Byers (PL), Mitchell Davis (Rec. Sec.), Orsen Paxton (Archon Councilor), Brian Douglas (Section Chief), Allen Mullis (Tres.), Kyle Bush (Hist.), and Alex Barbeau (Corr. Sec.) VOLUME 30, No. 1 PAGE 5 GRADUATES MAKING A DIFFERENCE The Board of Chapter Advisors Revitalized with Success! In last issue of the GE Fiji you read about how Graduates can make a differ- ence but in this issue you will read how Graduates are making a difference. Last Fall's semester brought us the installation of a new Purple Legionnaire, Bo Byers, and the hopeful revitalization of a Board of Chapter Advisors (BCA). BCA After the announcement that Bo was recruiting members, three graduates quickly answered the call saying they wanted to volunteer their time to aid our chapter. JR Gillette, Mitch Robinson, and Paul Cronin each realized Board of Chapter Advisors their experiences and knowledge could help provide some continuity and leadership for the undergraduate chapter. After their appointment to the Thanks to Our Current BCA BCA they assumed responsibilities assisting key chapter committees in set- Members for Volunteering ting goals, developing action plans to achieve goals, following-up to see that Their Time! the action plans are being followed, and ensuring the successful completion Bo Byers '06, PL, Chairman of the of the action plans resulting in the accomplishment of the chapter's goals. Board The undergraduate chapter has certainly benefited from having these gradu- JR Gillette '05, Finance ate leaders available to ask questions, make suggestions, and keep some of our committees on track. From the beginning of their appointment our Mitch Robinson '05, Grad Relations BCA members have set out to truly be a Board of Chapter Advisors by being Paul Cronin '07, Grad Events productively involved with the chapter and assisting the Purple Legion- naire. They've done an exceptional job of assisting our brothers, allowing ...your name here them to think for their selves, offering advice but always letting the com- mittees make the final decisions. The BCA members look forward to con- tinuing this great working relationship with the chapter in future! What can you, as a Graduate, give back to the Fra- How Do I Get Involved? ternity? Each member of the Board of Chapter Advisors is as- -Advice signed to one of the primary areas of chapter operations such as: Graduate Relations; Graduate Events; Pledge -Continuity Education; Recruitment; Community Service, Risk Man- -Improved public relations agement; Fundraising; and Scholarship. -Moral support The Purple Legionnaire shall appoint graduate members -Rush recommendations to serve as a Board of Chapter Advisors. Such appoint- ment shall be subject to the approval of the Undergradu- -Career counseling and networking ate Chapter and Executive Director. -Financial support Each advisor shall be appointed for a term of one year and may be reappointed. What should you expect to receive for giving back? We are continuing to recruit Graduates to fill posi- -Remain young in outlook and spirit tions now! -Maintain ties with old friends For more information about the specific responsibilities -Continue a meaningful part of their life of each position and how you can help, please contact the -live the motto "Not for College Days Alone!" Purple Legionnaire! (byersbo@gmail.com) PAGE 6 THE GOLDEN EAGLE FIJI GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT BRENT YOUNG '02 I graduated from TTU in May ers of Phi Gam (specifically Bro. Hetrick, Eric May, just to name a of 2002. I was the 'weird guy', Irwin) helped me carry all of my few brothers, helped me with our choosing to pursue and obtain a belongings to the top floor of my Eddie Murphy/ James Brown per- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture dorm. I also remember the pride formance for All-Sing. What a Communications. Immediately of being my pledge class president blast! after graduation, I went to work in and pledging with some of the best I remember one of the first sales for Verizon Wireless. In just guys on this planet. My best FIJI side houses, at the B.E.D.S., four years, I moved from sales rep- friends in the world became Eric better known to the regular public resentative to senior sales represen- May, Scott DeMoss, Jimmy as the crib of Brent, Eric, DT, and tative to operational supervisor to McGee just to name a few. It Scott. Memories of the non- assistant manager and ultimately, to was our moment and we proved it! sobering hide -n- go seek and the active store manager. I learned I remember being scared to death random birthday parties that we some life lessons from that job ex- in KY. I was scared out of my would seem to have almost every perience. It taught me that money mind. I thought I was at a rally. weekend will stay with me forever. isn't everything and that people Thanks to Paul and Nease, my big deserve to be treated with respect, brother, I held my own and got it I looked forward to every no matter their walk in life. My together immediately. When it homecoming for the challenging present opportunity has moved me came time for me to serve as a big events. I have that competitive back into the retail field in Leba- brother, I was so excited to get my streak in me that says 'win, win, non, TN, as the Customer Rela- first little brother David Whiteaker and win'. And you know what? tions Manager at Prime Outlets. I (DT). Wow! I lucked up on him. That's what we did almost every absolutely love my job and the peo- What a genuine, great guy to call homecoming when I was in school ple I work with. I look forward to your little brother. I loved all of my at Tech. I recall seeking advice working my way up the manage- little brothers from Matt Hayes from Lee Wray on past homecom- ment ladder. (yes, Clark, he's mine) to Kyle I currently still reside in Sircy and Jesse Stout. They all Cookeville, TN. I built a house are great guys and very proud from the ground up in 2004 and to be apart of Phi Gamma Delta. have lived there ever since. I still have my passion for animals. I be- I have some great memo- long to a number of national animal ries of some of the social events rights associations. and philanthropies, like Mark My first and fondest memory Morgan and I getting Nate Yant of Phi Gam is before I became a ready for his Erykah Badu per- formance for the DG Anchor brother. A first-time TTU student, I had loaded all of my clothes, fur- Splash pageant. "You Better Call niture, and a fish tank in the back of Tyrone". (smile) and yes, Nate my two-door hatchback, teal green won! And who will ever forget Geo Storm sports car. The broth- the "Sexual Chocolate" per- formance? Brian Long, Brandon VOLUME 30, No. 1 PAGE 7 GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT CONT ings. And I remember Tony that I am today. ing a time that was so emotional for Marable always taking pictures of I thank Phi Gamma Delta for me and my family, words just can't our events. And I can't fathom why helping me become a strong, inde- express my gratitude to Fiji. I was always in charge of the prep- pendent gentleman at home and in I will continue being a proud rally I just don't know (wink). the work place. In November of brother and active alumni of such a I enjoyed serving FIJI as the 2007, my oldest brother of 43 years great family. pledge president, pledge educator, of age passed away of cancer. I social chair, homecoming director. I knew, at that moment, what broth- valued those roles, and they have erhood really meant. To have broth- helped me become the individual ers show their support for me dur- INFORMATION FROM IHQ Strategic priorities. 1. Graduate Involvement, with the aim of developing brothers who are LOYAL FOR LIFE To remain healthy and vibrant, every organization must identify its pri- GRADUATE INVOLVEMENT: What can you do? orities and develop a plan to address them. That is one of the most important Reach out to your pledge brothers or chapter contemporaries. (Get their responsibilities of the Archons as the information from the Headquarters.) Attend or plan a reunion of graduate brothers. Board of Directors of the Fraternity. Participate in a graduate chapter or help start one in your city. Mindful of that responsibility and Attend a Pig Dinner, and encourage other brothers to attend. Stop by the chapter house when you are on campus. eager to assure that their two years guid- Send an update to your chapter to include in the next graduate newsletter. ing Phi Gamma Delta would have a posi- Inform the Headquarters when you move or your contact information changes. tive and lasting impact, the Archons met Share your talents with a chapter as a Purple Legionnaire, BCA or House Cor- on September 28-30, 2006, on the cam- poration member. Respond when the Fraternity requests graduate dues ($20 per year). pus of Washington and Jefferson Col- Donate to the Educational Foundation to support its educational grants and lege, just eight miles from Canonsburg scholarships. and the former site of old Jefferson Col- Say "I AM a Phi Gam." lege. Their purpose was two-fold: to set their priorities for the next two years, 2. Growth in number and size of undergraduate chapters, to EXPAND THE and, even more important, to set a di- INFLUENCE of Phi Gamma Delta. (Goal 170 chapters by 2018) rection for Phi Gamma Delta that will guide the Fraternity into our 170th year in 2018. Expanding the Influence Two Priorities The board recognized that one key NUMBER OF CHAPTERS in strategic planning is focus, that having too many initiatives, though all may 170 seem important, can impede success. 160 They therefore resisted the temptation 150 to build a long list of initiatives. Instead 140 130 they identified two vital areas of focus 120 that will have broadest impact on the of 110 the Fraternity: 100 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 PAGE 8 THE GOLDEN EAGLE FIJI SPRING RECRUITMENT 2008 The Theta Tau chapter At the conclusion of the (JJJozwik21@tntech.edu) started off Spring 2008 semester 10 of the original if you'd like to know more with a bang. The chapter 11 men met the standards about the plans for this held rush during the second set forth by the brothers of summer and fall. week of class hosting Mardi Phi Gamma Delta. This Gras Night, Sports Night, group brings new energy and Gentlemen's night. We and many ideas to the fra- were privileged enough to ternity. have Brother Jeff Henry Plans for the fall are also come to Gentlemen's in full swing, with events Night to speak to us and planned much like the past the potentials about his (The South Patio Party, experience as a Phi Gam. Slip and Slide, mixers, When all was said and summer cookouts, etc.), done, the Beta Omicron but there will also be some pledge class was comprised new additional to rush. I of 11 outstanding will do my best to keep men. The other 9 fraterni- you filled in on the plans ties on campus were only for the fall so we can have able to recruit a total of 27 your suggestions and have men. This just goes to some of you in attendance show Theta Tau's continual at the events to show these recruitment of outstanding new brothers and poten- men to become part of the tials the Phi Gam is not for chapter. college days alone! Please contact me Jordan Jozwik Sports Night (Top) and Mardi Gras Night (Bottom) A YEAR OF HONORS 2nd overall in Greekweek Most money raised of any organization for The past year has been a wonderful year for the broth- ers of the Theta Tau chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. They Relay for Life have demonstrated once again why they are the best. 1st place in Delta Gamma's philanthropy An- The brothers have received honors in every aspect of chor Splash greek life. This includes everything from philanthropies to academics. Some of the awards and honors we have 2nd place in Kappa Delta's philanthropy received are: Shamrock Project Homecoming Champions with Delta 1st in grades with an average of 3.012 Gamma Greek Man of the year Matt Nisbet 5 Star Fraternity: this is the highest honor in greek life Greek Advisor of the year Jed Young VOLUME 30, No. 1 PAGE 9 PLEDGE EDUCATION UPDATE Over the past few semes- work together throughout the given. We hope this has ters, Theta Tau has strived to semester, but especially on taught them more productive put extra emphasis on the their pledge class retreat study habits they can continue importance of our Pledge working on a local brother's to use in their college career Education Program, and we family farm. Mending fences, and help to improve scholar- believe it has paid off. After a cleaning barns, and landscap- ship throughout the chapter. couple of semesters of poor ing taught them they had to We believe these changes are pledge retention, mostly due depend on one another to get already paying off and can be to low grades and loss of in- the job done right. They used seen by last semester's pledge "WE STRESSED terest, we decided to step the money they raised during GPA of 3.270 which brought PLEDGE CLASS back and truly investigate the the retreat and throughout the fraternity's GPA above UNITY AND A good and bad points of our the semester to improve the the 3.0 threshold. SUCCEED program. We had a solid house by building a covered Overall we believe these TOGETHER, FAIL foundation from past tradi- bike rack in the fall, and en- TOGETHER" and other changes to the tions and our pledge educa- closing the trophy case with MENTALITY DAY pledge education program are " tion manual, but still had ar- Plexi-glass in the spring. Both ONE. greatly increasing our pledge eas that needed improve- projects turned out well and retention rates. The last three ment. The biggest areas that gave them something to look we modified and focused on semesters have had greater at and be proud of. than 75 percent pledge reten- were pledge class unity and They were also taught tion, and peaked last semester scholarship. the importance of scholarship with over 90 percent reten- We stressed pledge class and what it takes to be a suc- tion. We realize retention unity and a "succeed together, cessful college student. We isn't everything, and still con- fail together" mentality from implemented mandatory li- tinue to release pledges that day one, and let them realize brary study hours and grade aren't Phi Gam material from they are only as strong as sheets that their professors the program. Our goal how- their weakest link. We filled out a few times over the ever, is to give every worthy wanted to get back to broth- semester. We taught them pledge the skills they need to ers being proud of their that it is about more than just succeed in the fraternity, and pledge class and believing that making the grade, but instead ensure that they have the op- together they could have a really striving to do your best portunity to join us inside the positive impact on the chap- and taking full advantage of walls of Phi Gamma Delta. ter. They learned how to each opportunity you are New Brothers at IHQ in Lexington from the Fall 2007 Pledge Class PAGE 10 THE GOLDEN EAGLE FIJI THETA TAU RECEIVES FRATERNITY AWARDS FOR 2007 The Cheney Cup is awarded to the undergraduate chapter which demonstrates the greatest all-around efficiency in scholarship, fraternity relationships, and general collegiate activities. Third Place: Theta Tau at Tennessee Tech University The Coon Plaque is awarded to the undergraduate chapter that has produced the best chap- ter publication for the preceding academic year. In other words The Golden Eagle Fiji! Second Place: Theta Tau at Tennessee Technological University The Brightman Trophy is presented to the undergraduate chapter which best demonstrates that "Phi Gamma Delta is not for college days alone" by maintain- ing and improving relations between the chapter and graduate brothers. Third Place: Theta Tau at Tennessee Technological University The Zerman Trophy (known as the Archons Trophy prior to 1986) is awarded to the undergraduate chapter which excels in promoting the involvement of brothers in student government, the campus newspaper, and extracurricular ac- tivities. First Place: Theta Tau at Tennessee Tech University The Jordan Bowl is awarded to the undergraduate chapter which is judged to have achieved the highest comparative scholarship among the undergraduate chapters for the preceding academic year. Third Place: Theta Tau at Tennessee Technological University The Baker Cup is awarded to the undergraduate chapter which most effectively focuses attention upon religious, ethical, and social service activities in its daily conduct. Honorable Mention: Theta Tau at Tennessee Technological University The Crowder Cup is awarded to the faculty advisor determined to be the most outstanding in the Fraternity based on personality, leadership, rapport with the chapter and assistance to the chapter in its relationship with faculty members and the host institution, as well as encourag- ing the undergraduate members to realize their full academic potential. First Place: Dr. Jed Young (Purdue 1984) - Tennessee Tech University The Coulter Cup is awarded to the graduate brother who has contributed the most to an un- dergraduate chapter through service in a capacity other than as a Purple Legionnaire or Gen- eral Officer. Third Place: Robert L. "Lee" Wray (Tennessee Tech 1981) The Durrance Award is presented to the graduate brother who is judged to be the most out- standing Purple Legionnaire (chapter advisor) in the Fraternity, "judged on the basis of per- sonality, leadership, rapport with chapter, and fraternity service." First Place: Bo W. Byers (Tennessee Tech 2006) VOLUME 30, No. 1 PAGE 11 2007 FRATERNITY AWARDS CONT. Theta Tau Wins recognizes the hard work the are honored to have received Zerman Trophy! chapter brothers have put into such a prestigious award and activities on campus including plan to continue working Our Brothers were pleasantly Homecoming, Intramurals, hard on campus! surprised at the 2008 Ekklesia Philanthropic Events, and when our chapter's name was (Theta Tau also won Zerman participation of brothers in called as the first place winner Trophy in 1989) campus organizations. We of the Zerman Trophy. This 2008 Ekklesia Delegates and Attendees with Zerman Trophy: (L to R) Front: Jordan Jozwik, Bo Byers, Jon Vaughn, Brian Douglas, Tony Cherry Back: John Solis, Matt Leonard, Tom Caldwell HAIL TO THE CHIEFS! The Haynes Award is pre- graduates were recognized for We know that all their chap- SECTION XIII sented annually to the Section their outstanding work as ters greatly appreciate their UNIVERSITY OF Chief who is determined by a Sections Chiefs! Brian M. help and advice. Congratula- FLORIDA committee as designated by Douglas '98, Section Chief tions to these graduates and FLORIDA STATE the Archon President to be XVI, received 2nd Place in keep up the great work! the most outstanding Section Haynes Award and J. Brent SECTION XVI Chief in the International Ellis '99, Section Chief XIII, Fraternity based upon leader- received 3rd place! Both SEWANEE ship, section involvement, Theta Tau graduates have UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE and Fraternity service. volunteered many hours to aid the chapters in their sec- TENNESSE TECH For 2007, Two Theta Tau tions. PAGE 12 THE GOLDEN EAGLE FIJI Online Donation Programs www.1848Club.net I www.527Club.net TFI and the Theta Tau Chapter would like to thank the following Graduate Brothers for their active participation in the Online Donation Programs Banasiak, Jay 1848 Club Jenkins, Brad 1848 Club Byers, Bo 527 Club Jennings, Brandon 1848 Club Canaan, John 1848 Club Jett, Ricky 1848 Club Carter, Brad 1848 Club Jolly, Justin 1848 Club Cizmarik, Ryan 1848 Club Kodman, Gary 1848 Club Clark, Ben 1848 Club Medlen, Justin 1848 Club Cronin, Paul 527 Club Olive, David 1848 Club Douglas, Brian 1848 Club Phillips, Zeke 1848 Club Edmondson, Keith 1848 Club Polpanich, Paul 1848 Club Brent's Ellis, Brent Club Rector, John 1848 Club Fairley, Todd 1848 Club Redferrin, Mark 1848 Club Fairley, Troy 1848 Club Reinhardt, John 1848 Club Gillette, JR 1848 Club Robinson, Michael 527 Club Givens, Justin 1848 Club Scott, Bill 1848 Club 6year member Givens, Kevin 1848 Club 5year member Simpson, Robbie 1848 Club 6year member Grooms, Brian 1848 Club Solis, John 1848 Club Guy, Mason 1848 Club Titsworth, George 1848 Club Hemken, Tim 1848 Club Weaver, Chris 1848 Club Gyearmember Hunt, Stacy 1848 Club Wilmore, Randy 1848 Club Hurt, Michael 1848 Club VOLUME 30, No. 1 PAGE 13 PLANS HAVE ALREADY BEGUN FOR HOMECOMING 2008 THERE WILL BE AN INCREASED EMPHASIS ON GRADUATE ACTIVITIES DATES: NOVEMBER 7-8, 2008 TM GOLDEN EAGLES WE HOPE YOU MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND YOUR THOUGHTS Please provide any feedback on the Golden Eagle Fiji and Graduate Relations you might have. Also, if there is anything you would like to see in future issues or if you would like to be the Graduate Spotlight, please let us know. Quality of the articles? Graduate Communication? Topics covered? Would you like to be featured Good Good Good as a Graduate Spotlight? Yes Fair Fair Fair Poor Poor Poor No Additional Comments: Name Address Email Address Phone Please detach and return to: Phi Gamma Delta Attn. Graduate Relations Chairman 527 N. Peachtree Ave Cookeville, TN 38501 E-mail: gradrelations@ttufiji.com If you have any comments or suggestions about the Golden Eagle Fiji or would like to be featured in an upcoming issue please contact: Kyle Smith Graduate Relations Chairman sksmith21@tntech.edu 931-980-8269 (Cell Phone) IMPORTANT DATES: Fall Rush: September 8th - 11th Homecoming: November 7th - 8th 28th Pig Dinner: April 18th, 2009 VISIT Us ONLINE WWW.TTUFIJI.COM PERGE!