September 2012 WEBFOOT FIJI Epsilon Omicron of Phi Gamma Delta – University of Oregon – Graduate Newsletter Editor – John Gram (1952) EO ASSOCIATION REPORT FIJI FLASHBACK Epsilon Omicron Reinstallation 1977 As appears in the winter 1978 edition of The Phi Gamma Delta magazine. Oregon Chapter Officers from left: (back row) Archon Vice President Louis A. “Bud” Mangels (Indiana 1956), Archon Treasurer Robert Denny Watt (Washington 1935), Paul Thimm (Oregon 1980), Dean McGee (Oregon 1979), Archon President John Sheppard (Pittsburgh 1944), Mike Roland (Oregon 1979), David K. Ralston (Oregon 1978), Archon Councilor James Vice (Chicago 1954), Brian Davis (Oregon 1979) and Archon Councilor Don Mighell (Texas 1956). Following our October 2011 Pig Dinner, the attending International Fraternity Officer disclosed the lnternational Headquarters desire and efforts to re‐colonize Fiji at Eugene. The EO Board of Trustees (House Corporation) passed a detailed resolution acknowledging and lauding the re‐colonization efforts, however limiting financial assistance from EO funds and no alumni financial solicitations until such time as the Colony becomes a cohesive group adhering to our fraternity’s principles of brotherhood, scholarship, campus‐community service and financial responsibility. Present indications and reports from the EO Society indicate an encouraging 2012 spring term record and positive plans for fall term. The status of the EO Association, operating as the House Corporation, remains favorable to the extent our chapter house property is now debt free and remains leased to a responsible tenant. All obligations are current. We receive net monthly rental income and enjoy a favorable bank balance. The present Board of Trustees and Trustee Advisors are: President: Secretary/Treasurer: Tom Lekas (1953) Paul Smith (1949) John Gram (1952) Richard Atiyeh (1945) Victor Atiyeh (1945) John Thoma (1988) Charles Corgan (1950) Alumni Chapter Advisors: Carl Burnhan III (1984) Dan Lavey (1988) Mark Adams (1982) Andy Bennett (1993) Volunteers to join the Alumni Board of Chapter Advisors are more than welcome. Contact me at 503.244.0478. Tom Lekas ‐ Perge! \r\nPhi Gamma Delta Fraternity 1201 Red Mile Road Lexington, KY 40504 Nonprofit Org US Postage Paid Lexington, KY Permit # 540 WHAT’S GOING ON WITH THE EO ASSOCIATION? STUDENTS ORGANIZE FOR A POSSIBLE FIJI RETURN TO UO CAMPUS! JOIN US FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 ON THE UO CAMPUS FIJI GATHERING AT THE FORD ALUMNI CENTER This is a purple owl event to meet your fraternity brothers and the outstanding young men who want to bring Phi Gamma Delta back to the University of Oregon. Uri Farkas (Montana 1998), UO Faculty Administrator, has reserved the 4th floor Boardroom of the sparkling new Ford Alumni Center, Friday October 5, 5:30 pm to 9 pm. He will provide Alumni Center tours for those interested. College of Education Dean Michael Bullis (Purdue 1973) will discuss what’s happening on the campus. There will be discounted drinks and complimentary light appetizers. Parking is free after 6 pm with many convenient locations nearby. RSVP by Email to Uri Farkas at farcus@uoregon.edu or phone 541.346.2103. “SOCIETY” STUDENT LEADER RYAN DONLON REPORT Until we receive official Fraternity confirmation as a Fiji Colony, we call ourselves the EO Society, standing for Encyclopedia Ontos (Greek translation “all knowing beings”). Our 25 members at the end of spring term have taken positive steps in re‐creating the pursuit of perfection in the tradition of well‐rounded, well‐respected members of the community and the campus. We are serious about our commitment to excellence and our goal of becoming the most respected fraternity at Oregon. Last spring term, our members were involved in community and campus activities while maintaining a 3.21 GPA, second among the 15 fraternities. By early January 2013, we hope to report 50 Society members and work with the International Fraternity Expansion Staff on campus and receive official designation as a Fiji Colony. To send information on a prospective student, contact Ryan Donlon at rdonlon@uoregon.edu or 503.334.6913.