President's Message: Page 3 House Corporation Correspondence: Page 4 Zeta Deuteron Quick Facts: Page 6 W&L FIJI 112 W.Preston Street Lexington, VA 24450 Zeta Deuteron of Phi Gamma Delta Thank you for enjoying Zeta Volume 1 A Message from Jack Norberg '79 Deuteron's first newsletter! In this newsletter, we will keep you informed with the happenings around our beloved fraternity. In addition to upcoming alumni events and philanthropy outings, the newsletter includes messages from our chapter leaders, our After almost 15-years of leading the Zeta Deuteron Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta's House Corporation, I am pleased to introduce our new house mother Barbara Geddes, President, Cameron Smith (2004) and his cabinet (Mark Muchmore and as well as Corporation. graduate our Housing John Tsoukalis) to our have her as our mother! After many years of excellent scholastic, athletic and leadership achievement on campus, our Chapter suffered a major blow in 2007 with the elimination of our alcohol exemption from FIJI Nationals. The Most importantly, we want to share with you the special active fraternity during leaders their subsequent fallout included a major drop in our pledge recruiting including some upper class chapter we have all played a undergraduate years at Washington & Lee and we brother resignations. Our new leadership council is brothers. All three of these men were part in carrjdng into the 21®^ Century. We are very proud of our continued high academics, many varsity athletes, are very fortunate that they have offered their experience, time and talent successful intramural results, to rewarding philanthropy, and gentlemanly reputation. undergraduate brothers in Lexington. assist our Feel free to In contact our Secretary, Davis Franklin, fi"anklindii@mail.wlu.edu at addition to forwarding my confidence and support for these individuals, I would like to thank our House Mother, Barbara Geddes for her 12+ years of service to our fraternity. Barbara has been a constant supporter of our young m for winter term 2009. We can use your support! Please make it a point to Any questions or comments? Corresponding working hard to instill renewed confidence with our underclassmen and conduct a successful rush Lexingtonians both while on campus and later in the working world. Our Chapter would have faded into the sunset without her dedication and commitment. We are extremely fortunate to stop by and see our wonderful fraternity and the brothers who are leading our Chapter into the 2i®t Century. I thank you for your support and guidance during my 30year tenure as a Chapter officer and wish you all the best for 2009. Kindest Regards, Jack Norberg Perge! \r\nGreetings from our Loving House Mother! when Nick Fuerst asked As all of you alumni me to write a paragraph or two for the newsletter, it was a compliment. However, I began agonizing about what I would say to those I know know, we have been in a and miss and to those of you that are Phi Gams who I have not had the privilege to meet or know. As I continue my 14^ year as the house director (mom) or this wonderful fraternity, I look back at my first year with only 18 young men in residence. With T.J. Griffin as the president of the chapter, and Jack Norberg the president of the House Corporation, I am reminded of how patient they were with me. Being slump for three years. This has been very difficult for all of our young men. However, as I observe our Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors, I firmly believe that they have the fraternity back on track and will soar back to being the number one fraternity on the campus of W&L. But as we all know, nothing is accomplished without the moral and fine fraternity. "It is time for you to young men and "my boys" I give back to your fraternity. Your for them... financially and morally and to help them with new ideas, encouragement, and loyalty." with the highest GPA. Plus, we had to find a way to get the neighbors tolerant more and understanding, and for the men to be cognizant of the fact we to be live in a neighborhood of lovely families versus fraternity row. Whatever we did worked, as we accomplished all of the above and continued to do so for many years. new treasure ideas, and all these who are now the alumni. My position as house director (mom) has been challenging, great fun, and very humbling at times. I do apologized for the length of my "one or two" paragraphs, but I felt it needed to be said. Peace and love to all the men of the Zeta Deuteron chapter of the Phi Gamma Delta members and number one campus where your room was. So gentlemen, that being said, it is time for you to give back to your fraternity. Your young brothers need to know that you are there for them... financially and morally and to help them alumni brothers of this there on ask if you can take them upstairs to show them with of a fraternity, I am still we could bring the fraternity back to being the number one in chapter when describing all of this to your wives and to your children, and you always encouragement, loyalty. a novice as a house mom to my suggestions on how terribly animated financial support of all the young brothers need to know that you are amazed how all these young men were so open of his fraternity brothers and the parties. You are Fraternity! For many summers, I have opened my door to many of you alumni who came back to Lexington with your wives and children, to show them your fraternity. Respectfully, Barbara E. Geddes, House Mom When I unlocked the door to the fraternity house, it was great fun to watch the expression on your faces. When you walked through the door, you once again became that 19 year-old boy reliving the memories 6 \r\nW&L FIJI Zeta Deuteron of Phi Gamma Delta Volume 1 President's Message all brothers by refusing to dilute what Fiji means to so many of us—when faced with the choice of quality Chris Farrell graduate brothers. We look forward to hearing, and hopefully seeing you soon. over quantity of men, we choose quality, even when Fraternally, the cards seemed to be Chris Farrell stacked against us. So it is with a great sense of accomplishment and pride that we wish to welcome to our ID new members, a solid group of guys who I'm be proud to call Perge! Brother Profile: Strock Moore brothers, and who are the Greetings, future of the fraternity. That being said, we are My name is Chris Farrell, continuing to rebuild in numbers after the past and couple of years. We would I'm the current President here at Zeta Deuteron. I'm a Public Accounting and French double major from New greatly appreciate any support you have to offer the Chapter in its time of need. Louisiana, and We're doing our hardest I've had the privilege to serve as Chapter Treasurer for the last year and a half, and just this April I was on our end to build a Orleans, inducted as President. Working alongside Rich Knack, our former President, the other members of the cabinet, our house mother, and the men of the House Corporation has been an experience I'll never forget. Having spent the last three years as a brother at Zeta Deuteron, 1 know first-hand the tough times we've come through. But throughout our promising future for the fraternity, but we don't want to forget the past. That's why we need your help and support. Please, send us stories about your experiences here at Zeta Deuteron and come to visit us over Homecoming or Alumni Weekend. Already we are in the process of organizing a Norris Pig Dinner over Alumni Weekend in 2010. We hope that many of you will take the opportunity to undergraduates have kept stop by and spend some time with us. Once again, we appreciate your support, and please let us alive our commitment to know what we can do to experiences we as reach out to you, our A member of the class of 2010, Brother Strock Moore has proven himself to be a real leader of Zeta Deuteron as community. well From as the W&L Birmingham, Alabama, he came to W&L with the intent to walk onto the soccer team. Three years later, he has been voted captain of the team and has also lettered in wrestling. Beyond his double Enghsh-Business major, he has found time to lead the Ring Tum Phi student newspaper to success as its Business Manager. He is also a member of Reformed University Fellowship and Grace Presbyterian in Lexington. As chapter historian, he was proud to represent Zeta Deuteron at the national Fiji Academy in St. Louis. Beyond being an excellent student and citizen, Strock Moore is proud to be a brother of Phi Gamma Delta! \r\nNEW LEADERSHIP ON OUR HOUSING CORP Dear Brothers, fraternities. It has been far too long since our chapter has reached out to its alumni and made serious efforts to commit to the proposition Where the fraternity system has been newsletter, please feel free a to historical hallmark of Washington and Lee, a new air of hostility persists. contact me that membership in the It is in this climate that Zeta Deuteron is a life-long responsibility. Many of we ask for your support. Cameron Smith '04 We desperately need graduate brothers to give Perge! our brothers have been met with great success since the founding of our chapter at Washington and Lee in 1868. Unfortunately, Lexington, back of their time and resources to ensure the continued vitality of our chapter. After taking the reigns of our chapter, the Virginia is not the most new convenient location for our Housing Corporation set the immediate goal of ensuring that the Zeta Deuteron experience is alumni to often return and reinvest in the chapter. Hopefully in the coming officers of the years, we can establish a qualitatively distinct from fruitful relationship between the graduate and a social club. In order to undergraduate brothers. Thankfully under the leadership ofJack Norberg (1979) and Ed Bishop (1968) our chapter has produced some finest of the graduates Washington and Lee has to offer over the last couple of decades. They spearheaded the project to rebuild the burned-out chapter house in 1986. As Jack and Ed turn the leadership of the Housing Corporation over to the next generation, we offer them and the other officers our heartfelt thanks for years of dedicated service. As many of you are aware, the fraternal climate has changed radically over the last several years. We have seen chapters of other fraternities at Washington Norris Pig Dinner accomplish that, we must bonds of We are in the process of brotherhood that left such re-forge the putting together Zeta Deuteron's an indelible impact on us during our years at Washington and Lee. We not only need the long-absent Norris Pig Dinner. We are planning the event to coincide with Alumni Weekend resources to recruit the in 2010,(April 30-May 1). Because there are so many best and brightest into our brotherhood, but we also the hill, we'll be hosting our pig need "dinner" as a luncheon. graduate brothers willing to reach out and assist in the development of our undergraduate members. I can report that the Zeta Deuteron house is in high spirits. The brothers are working hard to set up our Pig Dinner, a tradition that has been long absent, for the 2009-10 year. The Housing Corporation has new blood willing to take on the challenges of developing our alumni network, and we will retain the wisdom of the and Lee cease to exist and outgoing officers as we others change so that they look to make the best decisions for our house. are hardly recognizable as at csmith3@law.ua.edu if you would like to get involved or have any questions. As you look through this events for alumni to attend on As the time gets nearer we wiU be sure to send out more information and details. If you have any questions, please contact Mathew O'Sullivan,'12 at osullivanm@mail.wlu.edu or Christopher at Farrell farrellc@mail.wlu.edu. or feel free to contact our house mom Barbara Geddes, bgeddes@rockbridge.net. Donations welcome. at \r\nW&L FIJI Zeta Deuteron of Phi Gamma Delta Recent Philanthropy Effinger Elementary Halloween Carnival consecutive Zeta Deuteron was more years, Zeta Deuteron brothers have provided a wonderful holiday gift to than happy to assist the For four children of Rockbridge County's Effinger Elementary who cannot afford books. Beyond our monetary gift of $1,500 over the previous two years, a collection of brothers took time from their busy mornings to help the selected children walk around their school library's book fair and pick out books of their choice and purchased by the fraternity. "The money is great for these kids, but really it's getting out there and spending time with them. You can tell that they really look up to us. It's really rewarding," Chapter President Richard Knack said. The local librarian was so impressed she submitted a story to the local Rockbridge Weekly, a pleasant surprise for Brother Chris Brimsek, who had his picture distributed all throughout Rockbridge County. W&L Interffaternal and Panhellenic Councils by participating in their Halloween Carnival for local children at Walmart. Fiji intramural fnsbee all-star Adam Lewis (2010) led the way at Fiji's frisbee toss booth. The brothers and Lexington citizens alike enjoyed the beautiful fall day in the best possible way! Relay for Life On May 1 this year W&L hosted its first annual Relay for Life, with proceeds going to benefit ongoing cancer research as funded by the American Cancer Society. Many brothers participated, running laps and obtaining sponsorships to help in the fight against cancer. Special mention goes to Brother Charles Persons '09, who had a leading role in organizing the event's first-time appearance at Washington & Lee. Interested in our philanthropy? Have a particular cause you think we can contribute to? Let us know! Contact Philanthropy Chair David Doobin '11 at doobindii@mail.wlu.edu Volume 1 \r\nZETA DEUTERON QUICK FACTS Chapter Leadership Chapter House Corporation President: President: Chris Farrell,'lo Cam Smith,'04 farrellcio@mail.wlu.edu csmith3@iaw.ua.edu Treasurer: Treasurer: Rob George,'ii Mark Muchmore,'04 georgerii@mail.wlu.edu mark.muchmore@gmail.com Recording Secretary: Secretary: John Tsoukalis,'05 Michael Shiplet,'ii john.tsoukalis@gmail.com shipletmii@mail.wlu.edu Other House Corresponding Corporation Secretary: Members: Davis Franklin,'ii Ed Bishop III.,'68 Stephen D. White,'77 Jack Norberg,'79 ffanklind@mail.wlu.edu Historian Evan Sharber,'ii sharbere@mail.wlu.edu T.J. Griffin,'97 Brian Meehan,'03 John A. Mele,'03 Bill Thorsness,'03 Jeff Barton,'04 Steve Saks,'04 James M.Watson,'04 Chapter Proeile .1 Brothers: 42 Winter 2009 New Members: 10 Fraternity GPA: 3.38 (highest on campus for a fraternity) Johnson and Washington Scholars (full scholarships): 5 Varsity Athletes: 16(Baseball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Track, Wrestling) Varsity Team Captains: 7 Home States: 18 \r\nInformation Update - Tell us about you! Please detach and return with your contact information so we can update our records. We will feature graduate updates in upcoming newsletters. If you want to share your recent news, fill in the news section for your information to be published. Name Year Address City/State/Zip Phone (Home) _(Work)_ E-mail News to share with classmates: I I f 1 s \r\nPHI GAMMA DELTA U.S. Postage PAID P.O. BOX 1314 Lexington, VA LEXINGTON, VA 24450 Permit No. 54 Zip Code 24450 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED THE THIRTEENTH ANNUAL PORCH PICTURE THE YEAR OF 2008-2009