nV^LPHA GAMMA CHAPTER FEBRUARY 1981 1702 Flushing Road Flint, Michigan 48504 (313)232-9174 MAR 12 19811: -RAT£n-.4HT< OF PHI liA&WSA KIT* iHTEfiHATinMRl HERDQUARTESS PRESIDENT'S REPORT CHllLY DPf W March 1 *381 Attention golf fans!!! Is this winter weather getting you down? Are you dying to get out there and swing your club? If so, then we have some information for you! On March 1, 1981 Course consist of pi Hi nine the lowest score and closest to the increase there will be plenty of chili, beer and brothGrhood! has Much has already been said about roof problem, however, too much since the in 1963. installed provisions funding. impossible holes. There will be prizes for year cannot be said about our largest expense The FIJI Winter Springs will academic been a challenging one, and the under graduates of the Alpha Gamma Chapter have responded well. Major challenges set forth this year include dealing with a deteriorating roof, revamping our Board of Chapter Advisors (BCA), and most importantly, working on graduate support. All of these challenges were met head on by our chapter, and this letter will relate the progress we've our brothers will be holding the 1981 edition of the Chilly Open right here at Golf 1980-81 made in those areas. (the day after Mark Cline's wedding) the the FIJI house. The in member's deemed gel; youV cl ub living room/basement addition Briefly, a new roof has been on our chapter house, with made through Genesee Bank for As a direct result, an necessary house to bills was cover costs ready and make plans for the Chilly Open. incurred. It will be the perfect way to end an inflation hits everyone, our house bills As a reminder, to all that haw incPQased approximately 111 In two already great weekend. years. Bruce Marchesani *82 This increase is in accordance with a national our student upsurge in prices, yet pay rates have not matched the above figure. Graduate donations have provided us with an effective tool for fighting inflation, and it is hoped that increasing financial support will continue. Much revamped of BCA our outstanding the success of our newly stems from the efforts of Purple Legionnaire, Jin- Putnam ('77). Also, our House Corpo ration President and Senior Faculty Advisor, John E. Rolfe, has devoted numerous hours of work concerning not only the BCA, but also in regards tc efforts toward financing the roof procon"t» (1) \r\nPresident's Report cent. ject. Our immense appreciation for their help is obvious, and it is hoped that their fine example of "not for college days alone" support inspires of the chapter others support to follow. through Our BCA roster May 1, 1982 includes: Also, as from Fraternity. Faculty legree the can of International Brothers, be a chapter's paralleled graduate support with the which it 'eceives. Charles Knutson ('64) :hapter's needs has been an important "actor in our chapter's success this /ear. Hopefully, the fine examples set George Thomas ('73) Paton Zimmerman ('77) )y the Administration Finances & Scholarship: all areas, Donald L. Jack E. Rolfe ("64) Chapter & Ritual: in Barefoot ('77) and R. James Putnam ('77) have received citations for outstanding success Advisors: recognition for their support Your . above devotion to mentioned brothers the will incite all to join the support of the "uture success of the Alpha Gamma )hapter of Phi Gamma Delta. Donald G. Kowalke ('68) Rick J. Winkley ('77) Fraternally. Donald Barefoot ('77) James L. Craner ('77) Joseph J. Worden ('82) Rush & Pledge Education: Chapter President Graduate & Public Relations: Kenneth R. Long ('75) Their guidance through year this academic was not only appreciated, but also absolutely essential to the forward pro gress of the Alpha Gamma Chapter. Recognition is THIi certainly in order for those who have attempted to financially back the needs of the chapter. Specifically, our records show that Ron C. Root ('79), Donald L. Barefoot ('77), Glen Ginesi ('77) and Dean V. Cook--father of Roger D. Cook II n ('79) — donated their house Improve ment bonds toward the new roof. has donated toward the helping "to finance Also, John M. Reedy ('74) the interest from his bond house. If your records indicate ing the differently than this concern status of a bond, please don't hesitate to contact us to clear up any In general, if you decide to mixups. ROOF PROJECT The beginning of A-Fall section sparked a new era in the history of the send your outstanding promissary note to Alpha Gamma Chapter. For the first time is what is reported to have been 10-12 years, the house dining room remained us dry throughout a period of melting snow donate your bond, simply state so and so that we may balance our accounts. Countless others have donated time and money towards this past year's Christmas Party, and their help is and always will be very much appreciated. and rain. attributed inqtallpd The to diirino a phenomena can new $13,600 the last be roof weeks of B-section over the main house+balcony The roof itself is one of a family of cent. p.3 \r\n(3) CONTRIPUTIONS Roof cont. new plastic (PVC) roofs and carries a 10 year guarantee. The project also entailed some preliminary concrete work to fix the roof's crumbling edges. The total project was financed through a seven year $15,000 loan from Genesee Bank. Several grad brothers have already contributed to sure any grad our roof brother fund and I'm having had the opportunity to live in the house four years, in and around the water buckets would agree that the project was both timely and essential to the wellbeing of the house. John Robins •Rli- SKI TRIP There back. it was, the first weekend What better way to prepare for a new semester than to take our tradition al "Road Trip." Once again, great white slopes of Boyne Highlands in Petoskey, Michigan. Of course much refreshment was supplied by numerous national breweries for these 25 men whom had been exhausted by the long trip. A grand total of seven "first time skiers" entered the slopes on that day with a temperature of 40 (the weather, not the brothers!). The slopes have never seen as many"fascinatingly color- fuV^dives as those taken on the begin PIG DINNER ning hills of Leprichon, Kath Run, and Little John. Although strictly rumor to me, quite The 1980 Christmas Norris Pig Dinner and Dance, held December 6 at the American Legion Hall in Grand Blanc, Michigan, was a huge success again this year due largely to a strong graduate brother turnout. The party was held at a hall instead of at the house this year, and the change provided to be advantageous because of the large turnout. There was plenty of room for everyone to dance. The Norris Pig Dinner was emceed by B-section President, ('82), and James the traditional Engardio "Exile's Toast" was expertly performed graduate brother Dennis Zabinski. food by The was excellent, and the band rocked and rolled everyone on the dance floor. One of the many highlights of the evening was the big turnout of the A-section pledge class of '73. Jim Putnam, Don Barefoot, Glen Ginesi, Bob Eyink, and Jeff Haynes all came out for a good time. tumbles For those who became bored by the slopes, the chairlift brought on yet a new challenge. One "snow sandwich" was served up as a brother actually tried a nose dive from the moving lift at the pickup station. My own tactics of unloading belly-first at the top of the lift only furthered lookers. to confuse the crowd of on Just who are these men called FIJI? They fill our slopes with un acceptable attire, try to inovate new ski lift methods, frighten our young, and eat our snow. At the long day's end, when yet again refreshments were needed, we paused to tally the score: one victim body-checked poor from the slopes, another elderly woman never saw me coming, one "expert" that was beginner, and destruction the usual taken-out by a amount of done to Addie's Lodge. As we rallied the troops and headed back to Flint, comfort Jim Sliney '82 a number of these snow eating occurred on the advanced areas. now our with refreshment wounds, we are used to satisfied with the final score: FIJI-4, Boyne-OI I Greg F Finley('8^f) (fi rpt tirrer) \r\nGRAD NEWS MR. NICK VASSALO '71 We recently heard from Nick Vassalo ('71) who was Chapter Vice-President in 1970. Nick and his wife, Vicky, (who incidentally was a Hurley' girl) currently iti ' reside in Troy, Michigan with their three children Peter, Kerry, and Annmarie. has Since Graduating from Tech, Nick busily been working has way up the corporate ladder. After co-oping out of New Departure Hyatt - Sandusky, Nick's climb has taken him to the G.M. Building and to Chevrolet where he has been a Senior Divisional Buyer since June 1980. We'd family like good to luck wish in Nick the and his future and encourage the graduate brothers to write and let us know how they are doing for Phi Gamma Delta "is not for college days alone!1" WHO ARE THESE FIJIS ? James Zimmerman '8^ MR. DARON L. GIFFORD '80 Daron has taken a big responsi bility after his graduation from Tech in June of 1980. He is now studying towards his MBA at the Darden Graduate School of Business at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. His study program involves case studies in General Management, Harvard similar to that of the Graduate School. His hard work must be paying off as Daron is pulling a B average. After his marriage to Beverly on October 27, 1979, Daron finished his 5th year at DDA in worked as deferred Darden. Indianapolis and had a foreman before getting his employment fellowship to Daron and Bev spent their honeymoon in the Virgin Islands last winter and now travel to the beauti ful Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia whenever they have time off for some occasional skiing. Joel M. Weeks 'Q^■ UOQ !iuo:pq.oq XiaMOci aaQ-TB/i^ :doq \r\nA TALK WITH JACK ROLFE Prof. Jack Rolfe is PLEDGE NEWS our Senior Faculty Advisor and presently is the President of our house corporation. Alpha Gamma Upsilon. He came to G.M.I, in 1964 after working for A.C. Sparkplug Division of Flint since 1959. father of presently his three feels life. very His He is the children and comfortable with hobbies include wood- carving, woodworking, and a variety of sports. Prof. Rolfe is also active in the Students Faculty Relations Committee on campus. Prof. Rolfe became involved with of 01 lie King in handling fraternity problems. He felt that the fraternity problems are to be solved by the under graduate members on their own whenever possible. He admits that this policy is quite different from other houses on campus, but he feels that it works out to everyone's advantage. When said asked about his likes article is being written Although a little sluggish at the start, the pledge class of 1981 is building up a head of steam. Tests show a good understanding of the FIJI heritage this far but more is yet to come. They have shown strong retreat and unity pledge in their project, pledge the renovation of GQ. Yes, that's right, the next time you visit the Alpha Gamma a place will be available for your accomodations. All in all, we hope to have a great new addition to the membership in the upcoming weeks. If you get visit and the opportunity, stop meet for a with the future members of our proud chapter. Donald R. Natoli '82 and about our chapter. Prof. Rolfe that were at He sees this Chapter FIJI in 1966 and has followed the advice dislikes As seven men are well on their way to be coming members of the FIJI tribe. the recent house renovations the top of his favorable list. a strong point in our present house officers and our officers in the near future. He also has a commendation for our present Purple Legionnaire, Jim Putnam. to new He admitted that we would like see larger faces future. as pledge classes and faculty advisor in some the Prof. Rolfe sees great promise "for our 'chapter in the coining years and wishes to play a part in that future. Mike T. 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