HoosierFIJI Phi Gamma Delta Zeta Chapter Spring 2013 Edition IUDM Breaks $2 Million Between October 26 and October 28, the brothers of Zeta participated in the chapter’s greatest philanthropy, Indiana University Dance Marathon (IUDM). This year, IUDM hosted its 22nd annual dance marathon benefitting Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, IN. In its first year, IU Dance Marathon raised $11,000 for Riley. Since its humble beginning, IUDM has become the second largest student-run philanthropic event in the nation and largest Children’s Miracle Network marathon to date. With the help of 80 brothers from the Zeta chapter, IUDM raised a record-breaking $2,125,322.20 this year for the kids at Riley Hospital for Children with over $100,000 coming from Zeta. This year’s total surpassed last year’s total by over $320,000. To date, IUDM has raised over $14 million for the Ryan White Infectious Disease Center at Riley since its founding in 1991. Indiana University Dance Marathon is run entirely by students who unselfishly give their time and dedication to ensure the success of the organization. Over 750 students work year round to fundraise, hold events for the Riley families, and plan the marathon. The hard work culminates in a 36-hour marathon every fall. During the marathon weekend, over 2,000 dancers choose to remain awake and standing for 36 hours in honor of those children who are unable. The Zeta chapter had a large impact on this year’s total fundraising efforts, as 7 out of the 20 members on the executive council were Fiji’s. Aside from these individuals, the freshman class set a record themselves, raising over $60,000 as a pledge class. This amount was more than any pledge class has raised in the history of the chapter, which also led to Fiji being the highest fundraising student organization for the 16th year in a row. Thomas “Sleepy T” Hilbert (2016) was also named the top fundraiser in the entire organization. As the organization moves into a new year, the brothers have started off on the right track. The organization has elected 6 brothers to the executive council for IUDM 2013. The six brothers elected include: Max “Spam” Vandermark (2014), Adam “Smug” Burns (2014), Robb “Chips” Cozad (2014), Nick “Neville” Kolar (2015), Ross “Wilbur” Lubbers (2015), and Jack “Stepdad” Dooling (2015). It is an extreme honor to be elected to this council, and the chapter is excited to support these brothers in their efforts this year. The brothers of the undergraduate chapter appreciate all of the support offered by graduate brothers, and thank you for allowing us to have another extremely successful year for IU Dance Marathon. For more information, please visit www.iudm.org. \r\nPage 2 Hoosier FIJI Alumni return for 120th Pig Dinner The Zeta undergraduate brothers welcomed 37 gradBrother Massa spoke of one of his saddest days beuate brothers back to Beechwood Nov. 17, 2012 to cel- ing Graduation day saying goodbye to so many friends. ebrate the 120th anniversary of the first Frank Norris Massa left IU to begin a career in the news business Pig Dinner. Mark “Scoop” Massa (1983) highlighted in Evansville, IN, where he found a truer caller coverthe night as the guest speaker. The night began at Beech- ing murder trials. Brother Massa went on to become a wood before the annual House Corporation Town Hall speech writer and deputy press secretary for Gov. Bob Meeting where the brothers elected Pete “Sky” King Orr while taking night law school classes. (1976) the new House Corporation President. After The next hinge moment Brother Massa spoke of was a the other elections, the festivities moved to the Indiana chance conversation with a Zeta FIJI, who directed him Memorial Union, where undergraduate and graduate to apply for a position to be a clerk for an Indiana Chief brothers mingled before dinner began. Justice. Later, Brother Massa ran for Marion County ProsPresident Joseph “Fat-Bon” Moheban (2014) started ecutor, which in hindsight he admits to be thankful he the dinner with an undergraduate update, which highlight- lost because of his opportunity now to serve on the Indied a year marked by successes in IUDM, academics, intra- ana Supreme Court. murals and campus involvement. In addition, he welcomed Brother Massa spoke to directly to the undergraduates the Class of 2016 to its first near the end of his speech. He ever Pig Dinner. spoke to dream of bright fuDo the best job you can, Following a fantastic tures, but to not get consumed meal, Brother Sky honevery day, where ever you by dreams. He quoted another ored Dr. Timothy “Renal” FIJI brother to say, “Plan the are, even if it is not you Story (1974) by awarding work, work the plan.” Brother him with the William C. dream job at the moment, Massa continued to say, “Do Reedy Outstanding Graduthe best job you can, every day, and people will notice.” ate Brother Award. Brother where ever you are, even if it is Story served the House Corporation - Brother Massa not you dream job at the moBoard for 10 years, exemplifying that ment, and people will notice.” FIJI is “Not for college days alone.” Brother Massa ended to a The next part of the dinner focused on guest speaker standing ovation from the over 100 graduates and unBrother Massa, who has served on the Indiana Supreme dergraduates in attendance. He reminded everyone in the Court since early 2012. Brother Massa graduated from room of the tremendous opportunity we all have been IU Law in 1989 before serving as a clerk and State and given to call ourselves FIJIs. He reiterated that we were Federal Prosecutor. Later, Brother Massa served Gov. sitting in a room with brother’s who will be in each othMitch Daniels as his General Counsel for four years. er’s weddings, cradle pledge brother’s newborns, provide Brother’s Massa speech focused on his time at Beech- comfort and consultation and hard times and share in triwood molding him into the man he is today. He dis- umphs and defeats. cussed “hinge” points in his life where his Zeta brothers The Pig Dinner ended with a toast from Bill “Wild helped him make decisions that would forever change Bill” Miller (1962) and a reciting of the IU fight song. his life. The momentous points included a weekend vis- Upon the completion, graduate and undergraduate it to Bloomington from his hometown of Milwaukee, brothers mingled before returning to Beechwood. Wisconsin in which he first learned of the FIJI house. The undergraduate brothers would like to thank all Brother Massa spoke of the decision leading to lifelong of the graduate brothers for attending Pig Dinner. In friends and an environment where he was surrounded addition, we would like to thank Brother Massa for his by high achievers who taught him to “Aim Higher,” a terrific words. Please look for an invitation to next year’s slogan later used by Gov. Daniels. Pig Dinner, which will be held again in the fall. “ \r\nPage 3 Hoosier FIJI Bike team travels to Texas to prepare for Little 500 This year, the Zeta Fiji Little 500 bike team traveled, by car, over 1,000 miles to Austin, Texas for winter training camp. They left on Dec. 26 and returned Jan. 4 for seven days of riding. Members included Matt Andress (2013), Charlie McClary (2014), John Hunzicker (2015), Michael Khamis (2015), Tom Strobel (2015), Ben Stowell (2015) and Scott McClary (2016). The goal of the trip was to ride a large amount of miles each day at a steady but fast pace. Total miles on the bike reached over 430 with two of the rides being over 100 miles. The larger rides would mean being on the bike for about 6 hours and ascending over 7,000 feet of climbing. For the rookies, such rides were the first time they have done such a large amount of miles in any one ride and that many days in a row. For the veteran riders, this is the time when they figure out if they can push themselves through their tired legs further than they had in previous years. The training from the fall semester and this trip increase endurance before focusing on speed and power leading up to the Little 500 race on April 20. Members from left to right: Michael Khamis, Ben Stowell, Matthew Andress, Scott McClary, Tom Strobel, Charlie McClary House Corporation Annual Meeting Update Your House Corporation conducted its annual meeting on November 17th, electing new officers, giving an update on negotiations with the University regarding 631 E. Third Street, and honoring the outgoing House Corporation President, Tim J. Story (’74). The House Corporation Board now consists of President Pete King (Class of ’76), Vice President John Morris (’82), Treasurer Jim Troutman (’78), Secretary Adam Gemmer (’10), and Directors Taylor Hougland (’08), Bill Miller (’62), and John Stewart (’75). The board would like to especially thank brother Tim Story, who served as President of the House Corporation Board for 10 years. Tim’s many contributions were recognized with a presentation of the William C. Reedy Outstanding Graduate Brother Award at the Norris Pig Dinner. Brother Story is a role model for the FIJI motto, “Not for college days alone.” Discussions with the University regarding the po- tential sale of the house and property at 631 E. Third are ongoing. We hope all will understand that it would be counterproductive for us to give partial or potentially outdated information while discussions are pending. The House Corporation will provide a full update when discussions are formally concluded. If you have questions in the interim, feel free to reach out to any HC board member: President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Director Director Director House Director Peter Campbell King ’76 John A. Morris, Jr. ’82 James R. Troutman ’78 Adam P. Gemmer ‘10 William R. Miller ’62 John Stewart ’75 Taylor Hougland ’08 Ken Sechrist ’76 \r\n-Undergraduate UpdateZeta Launches New Website The Zeta chapter launched a new website earlier this winter under the new URL zetafiji.com. The site allows graduate brothers to keep up to date with undergraduate news and events. In addition, the site will allow for potential rush candidates to learn about the privileges of joining as Zeta as well as a rush form for them to fill out to be considered for membership. Please check the website for upcoming events at Beechwood. Cabinet attends FIJI Academy The five cabinet members traveled to St. Louis to meet with the other 122 chapters and 22 colonies. The cabinets members are President Joseph “Fat-Bon” Moheban (2014), Treasurer Chris “Topher” Knoff (2014), Recording Secretary Tyler “Blade” Zipes (2014), Corresponding Secretary Pete “Sir” Krusing (2014) and Historian Scott “100” Hedges (2014). While in St. Louis, the brothers attended training sessions on philanthropy and leadership. In addition, each member attended individual sessions highlighting how to be successful within specific roles on the cabinet. The highlight of the weekend included a mock initiation and the Pig Dinner. -Upcoming Dates- - February 23 – 24: 1st Rush Weekend - March 23: Little 500 Qualifications - April 13 – 14: 2nd Rush Weekend - April 19: Women’s Little 500 - April 20: Men’s Little 500 Do you have a potential rush candidate? Please send any potential rush candidates contact information to phigamrush@ gmail.com. Also, please direct any candidates to the website at zetafiji.com where they can learn about Zeta and how to rush. Questions for the undergraduate chapter? Did someone you know not receive the newsletter? Please reach out to Pete Krusing at pkrusing@gmail.com if you would like to be added to the Zeta mailing list or have any questions.