LOe*s ALPHA DEUTEROn "RAG Dear Fiji Brothers: We thought you would be interested in a status report on the new FIJI house — so here it is. On September 16, seven sealed bids were opened, and the next day the low bidder at $309,000.00, Hundman Construction, was verbally awarded the contract. After the ground breaking ceremony mentioned elsewhere in this newsletter, construction started on Sept. 22. As of October 16 construction is well along, as seen in the accompanying photos. Money inherited from the Fort Estate is currently invested in a maximum yield CD (18.15%), and in other insured funds paying about 17%. These monies give us adequate backing for our endeavors. The Fund Drive is still progressing. Pledges continue to come in and now total $147,930.00, with $36,791.00 of same already paid. The new tax bill makes contributions even more attractive in 1981. If Reagan (a Teke) can help us, how about you? We will undoubtedly have to secure a mortgage from a local institution to cover us till all pledges are paid. How much we borrow depends on your generosity. We know some of you didn't believe a house would ever be built. Now is the time to lend support! Contact me, or any member of the steering committee, ifyou have any questions. Remember, Phi Gamma Delta is not for college days alone. Fraternally, Perge! Jerry Philpott Bloomington Graduate Chapter President HOUSE PLANS CHANGE In order to fit within our financial means the house plans have been scaled down from 10,000 sq. ft. to something over 8,000. We will be able to house 36 brothers which is more than adequate for the present chapter. The design will allow usto easily expand the dorm wing should the need arise. The plan has living quarters for a house mother. We are looking for one for next Fall. If anyofyou knowofa qualified woman, please let us know. 1981 Installments on pledges are now due if not i already paid. If they are not received before the end of Cctober we will besending reminder notices. Help us avoid the extra postage. The1981-82 schoolyearhas the largest chapterin a number of years, with the house practically full. Twenty-two are living in the house, and 23 are eating there out of 27 total members. There are eight seniors in the group. Sports continues to be a dominate interest among our members, but we see more and more participants in other campus activities. Three of the four co-captains of the football team are Fiji's, as is the wrestling team captain. We are also represented well on the golf and baseball teams and look to have some track team members also this year. ; ..t. \r\nHOUSE CONSTRUCTION UNDER WAY September 21, 1981, saw the first spadeful, or in this case bull dozer, of earth turned to highlight a ground breaking ceremony for the new Chapter House. It is to be noted that this will be the first Chapter House built for our chapter. Both the house at 301 East Chestnut (used from about 1920 to 1944) and the present building at 317 East Chestnut were private homes before purchased by us. The location of the new building is the corner of Franklin and Kelsey, immediately west of the stadium. Wesleyan has gra ciously provided three lots for us, which leaves one Numerous alums, and many members of the active chapter (some unfortunately had classes) were pres ent to see and participate in this long awaited event. Ben Alsene, current chapter president, and Paul Jef ferson '25, oldest Alpha Deuteron brother present, helped run the big machine through the sod. Several Wesleyan executives, including President Eckley at large vacant lot between our site and the Teke house to the north. We will face Franklin Avenue. tended. All look forward to this fine addition to the campus. DID YOU KNOW .. .That George Sperry'32 died this summer as a result of injuries received in an auto accident? George was one of our most industrious and faithful brothers since his return to Illinois. Besides working hard on our Fund Drive, he was on the Board of Chapter Advisors for the new Bradley Colony in Peoria. dl . .. That Warren Baker '41 is the Purple Legion naire of the Bradley Coloney. They have a most impressive group, in large part due to Warren's mm efforts. He was with them at Fiji Academy in Columbus, Ohio, in August, and had more stay ing power than any of the undergrads. But then they say Warren always could outlast most of his brothers. . . . That Jewett Kepley '32 and his wife were killed earlier this year in an auto accident near their Oregon home. Jewett was that rare member of our group — a real musician. . . . That the deaths of Weldon Jones '28, Sam Berg '32 and Dale Suttle '34 have now been reported. The House and Finance Committee, chaired by Gerald Phllpott '59, is not very old, but has been very busy. Including Shelton Leach '33, Don Wil- lard '38, Jim Bicket, Kansas '38, Dan Gehrt '46, Paul Belyea '57, Dr. Gary Johnson '71, and Chris Nywiede, '73. This group is responsible for approving the final house plan, for Investing monies and arranging any needed financing. , -• < litkT \r\nPLEDGES AND DONORS TO DATE '22 J. Quinn J. McConkle '23 v. Edwards '36 W. Boies *J. Horenberger W. Clinch S. Springer '24 *D. Evans *8. Holllday W. Creber *O.B. Pace, Jr. *B. Fisher J. Meiiuish '25 *P. Jefferson '26 E. Barry H. Parker C. Bohlander '27 E. Ward J. Baer S. Hamman '37 *P. Blass R. Oswald R. Greenhaigh '28 W. Heyl C. Coolidge L. Howe T. Tanton *J. Probasco '29 'A. Eiff J. Johnson '30 *R. FIncham *L. Probasco C. Hlliison '31 *R. Fleilln R. Kessen '32 M. Ayers *G. Sperry K. Dlckenson B. Hoopes G. Atkins G. Edwards '33 *W. Bodman S. Leach C. Gavins J. Parker J. Eads P. Simpson '34 E. Vandagrift J. Sullivan M. Warton '35 *D. Rust 0. Hutchinson C. Farrar *R. Ritchie '38 *M. layman *D. Wiilard E. Hart B. Winter W. Meara '39 *E. Vrooman S. Freese '40 R. Meeker B. Hiltabrand '41 H. Botsfieid J. Kerr B. Harris '42 P. Keighin *M. McClure "A. Hawks '43 J. Duguid G. Napier D. Freese '44 J. Fletcher 'E. Jarke '45 'M. Bower *0. Brown J. Rodino C. Parson '46 "J. Mack *D. Gehrt T. Toliuzis '47 0. Behr R. Edmonds R. Watkins A. Riddle '48 None '49 None '50 "D. Watson *B. Whitman K. Johnson J. Bieienberg "V. Prenzier '51 H. Riddle J. Bowles M. Graham M. Weils *W. Benjamin •52 "T. Jefferson D. Sauer '53 G. Daw E. Watson R. Causo "B. Endicott L. Peyia L. Yeager W. Sapp *J. Swinney *L. Griffith '54 None '55 "G. Kinder '56 *W. Meister G. Evans *R. Ahienius '71 R. Ferguson R. Howard P. Hillierd S. Ketcham S. Pike '72 R. Yates M. McGinnis T. Swartz K. Meihofer '60 *G. Gardner R. Fushimi '61 D. Gelst L. Huisinga F. Huss '62 W. Duncan W. Grove R. Bowman J. Abbott S. Voder L. Sylvester '63 C. Wolfe J. Schlicting W. Blair '64 *D. Meeker J. Cook G. Pruitt D. McCoy D. Biass '65 *D. Reno '66 R. Ruecker '67 R. Hageman R. Bicket '68 R. Dewar S. Belch '69 "B. Rhodes J. Jacobs W. Krug W. Glasgow '57 P. Belyea J. Tosh 0. Kuiier '58 *D. Wheeler '59 J. Rhind •J. Teller H. Sieber J. Leopold *G. Philpott "R. Golton In the months when we don't have special events such as Homecoming or the annual steak fry with the undergraduates, we will hold our regular third Friday luncheons at Bob Johnson's Restaurant. The usual notice will be sent to all Bloomington area brothers. Reservations are not needed for this lunch. The first one will be on November 20,1981. The Pig Dinner date has not yet been set, but notice will go out as soon as it Is. Finally, we will culminate our year as usual on May 15, 1982, during Wesleyan's Alumni Weekend, with the husband and wife alumni steak fry in Aitken Rid dle's backyard. Reserve that date now on your calen dar. The classes of 1957, 1932, 1927, 1922, 1917 and 1912 will be specially honored. Don't forget "matching gifts." If your employer does match, secure the proper form and enclose it with your check. We have had five orsix of these. You will be credited for the total. Somebody says the class of '42 want to honor Chet Welterlund. If so, let's get those pleges in for a worthy endeavor. R. Mecherle D. Mattlx J. West K. Kahler G. Allen '70 T. Gramkow R. Roots C. Crowley *G. Johnson L. Rutledge D. Plumley '73 D. Hiltabrand C. Nywiede L. A. '74 D. D. R. Martin Nolan Hiser Whitman Wolfe R. Young T. Siegert S. Anderson M. Vai J. Moritz T. Powers '75 R. McShane D. Newburg J. Johnson '76 J. Larson P. Runyon '77 J. Lenahan R. Cooper M. Sprague *G. Wych '78 G. Poling M. McElligott S. Spanton '79 R. Simkins M. Kellner J. Diller G. Hammond '80 None '81 R. Staton R. Hanna M. Welty '82 K. Bobbit Other — A. Hoopes, Yale G. Paxton, DePauw *G. Funk, III. *B. Hiser, III. *J. Bohrer, III. W. Belch, III. J. Olmstead, Wis. C. Charlson, Knox 'J. Bicket, Kans. *J. Tanton J. Pope R, Caton Mrs. H. Riddle Sr. Mrs. M. Glasgow * - Pledge $1,000 or more Bold - Pledge $5,000 more \r\nv.> -|1 'uoiBujUJOoia PLl ON iiv^juad t A,' \ ^ aaaiNvuvno 39Vj.sod Nuniau aivd aovisod s n l.OZl-9 'III 'uo}6u!LUOO|a •}S inu}S0MO '3 Zl-S J!)OJd-uoN eiiaa euiiueo md All who knew him were saddened to learn of the recent Village 6, Camarello, CA 93010 would appreciate hear death of Dr. Carl Gavins '33. Following his Wesleyan days Carl went on to medical school at Northwestern, fell in love with the far West, and practiced his spe or knew Carl. cialty of eye, ear, nose and throat in the Ventura, California area. He remained a staunch devotee of Phi Gamma Delta all his life, and was active as a Class Chairman in our fund drive. Several of his contempor aries started a special fund for the new house in Carl's name, and ifyou want to send something extra for the fund, justmake the check out in the sameway as your others, and send to Aitken Riddle, but be sure to indicate it is to memorialize Brother Gavins. I am sure his wife, Parthenia Parker Gavins, 6220 ing from' any of the brothers who were in school with To date we have special "Dr. Gavins" gifts from Jack Horenberger and Ray Caton, Sigma Chi. Remember to return pledge cardsand send checksto Aitken Riddle, 219 Parkview Dr., Bloomington, IL 61701. This enables us to record them and make sure the payee is properly written before sending them on to Wesleyan. The payee should be Illinois Wesleyan University, Dormitory C Fund. We have had to return a few for corrections.