The Alpha Phiji News University of Michigan Chapter of Phi Gamma Dalta o. 2 Volume III, No. September, 1983 S( Ann Arbor, Michigan NORRIS PIG DINNER OCTOBER 1 ALPHA PHI CHAPTER ACCUMULATING AWARDS 90th Pig Dinner Class of '58: Will Reunite Brothers We Challenge You Alpha Phi Wins at 18th Fiji Academy Chief Justice G. Mennen Phi Williams (39) To Speak On October 1 seventy-five energetic, brotherhood: the 90th Norris Pig Din ner. We guarantee this to be a day all Chairmen George Fischer ('85) and John Perry ('85) have spent several months in preparation for this momen- Court Chief Justice G. Mennen The Class of'58 once promised 100% at tendance at Pig Dinner - the Class of '84 will be in full force on October 1. Class of '58: Can You Match Us? Stagg Award Returns to Ann Arbor as keynote speaker. Brother Williams has a very distinguished background in state, national and in ternational government. Family Invited For the second consecutive year we are proud to extend open arms to wives and families. Wives attending Pig Din ner '82 found the annual gathering of Fiji's to be a thoroughly enjoyable ex perience. With an enjoyable afternoon of Michigan football, the weekend of October 1-2 will be one for the entire family. Be sure to return to Ann Arbor on Fiji Academic Achievement Our chapter collected two awards on Monday, August 15 for academic per formance. The International Fraternity recognized Alpha Phi for attaining a grade point average above the universitys all-mens average. The chapter also earnered a second place finish in Williams ('39) will address the gather ing 18th athletics, the Alpha Phiji's finally gain ed national recognition for our work in two areas: academics and chapter publications. will remember. page 2, begin on Friday night with a Friars concert at the chapter house, and conclude on Saturday evening with "College Songs and College Days". The undergraduate chapter is proud to announce that Michigan Supreme Delta's Alpha Phi Chapter. After two years of improved performance in the areas of philanthropy, community and graduate relations, academics and undergraduate Phi Gams will host the greatest celebration of our eternal tus occassion. Festivities, outlined on Gamma Academy, held on the campus of Ohio State University August 14-18, marked the end of a long dry spell for the Alpha Phi Chapter delegates to the Detroit Graduate Chapter's annual banquet carried away the prize this April 12, bringing home the 74-year- the Owen Cup, awarded for the greatest improvement in scholarship standing over the previous year. Chapter Publications old Stagg Award. Each year the plaque is awarded to "the most excellent undergraduate chapter in academic, social, athletic, community, and graduate areas" by the Delta Mu Graduate Chapter. Five undergraduate chapters in the area competed for the award. The plaque was orginally given to Howard J. Stagg by his chapter at Columbia . Brother Stagg's son, also a Fiji, donated the plaque to the Delta Mu Chapter in 1980, when it first October 1. We wholeheartedly believe you will leave 707 Oxford with a rejeuvenated spirit and pride for our great chapter. (For a graduate's opi nion of the Alpha Phi Pig Dinner, see The following are excerpts from the application essays, describing the Alpha Phi Chapter this past year: page 4.) Delta Chapter at the University of presented the award. ACADEMICS: The Phi Gamma Continued on Page 3 Perhaps a reflection on our con tinued desire to maintain strong graduate relations, the Alpha Phi Chapter gained Honorable Mention in the Coon Plaque competition, awarded for outstanding chapter publication. The Alpha Phiji News has become a source of pride at 707 Oxford as we strive to improve our performance with each publication. We extend our deepest appreciation to the Alpha Phi House Corportion Board and Board of Chapter Advisers. The past cabinet, in particular Presi dent Michael Spaulding ('83), is also greatly responsible for the success of the chapter. \r\nSeptember, 1983 Page 2 THE ALPHA PHIJI NEWS WALTER ADDRESSES GRADUATES r@:j PRESIDENTIAL REPORT A recent graduate returned to Pig Dinner with his father (also a Michigan Phi Gam) last year. At the end of the evening, he turned to his father and said "Dad, I've been away for one year ALPHA PHIJI NEWS and they turned this place into a #$%&*)'* fraternity." If you have not visited 707 Oxford in the past few years, your return will be a surprise. The Alpha Phiji News is published triannually by the Alpha Phi chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, 707 Oxford Road, Over the past two years or so, we have begun restoring the house; 707 has become a cleaner and safer place to Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104. live. One of the major focuses of the work House Corporation Members George Shaffer ('46) President Arthur Albin ('79) Treasurer Tim Hill ('82) John Bisaro ('78) Don Nichols ('50) Robert Carson ('49) Don Smith ('29) Andrew Hans ('81) Fred Woodward ('49)Leo Calhoun ('50) William Zerman ('49) Board of Chapter Advisers Tim Hill ('82) Chris Cartwright ('79) Scott Paris ('68) Robert Evans ('53) William Wilson ('81) John Bisaro ('78) Paul Bisaro ('83) has been the kitchen. For the first time in years, we do not have to sweat over health inspections, the kitchen is in ac cord with all health and safety codes. During the past two years, we have ad ded a new floor, dishwasher, freezer, and refrigerator. In the living room, much of the house spent a weekend taking out the tile floor and refinishing the wood beneath. The Alpha Phi Board pur chased couches, chairs, and area rugs to fit in with the traditional decor. New carpeting was bought for the senior seating, the paneling was ruined by the mud from the flood, and the ceiling is collapsing in three seperate spots. Much, if not all, of the Walter B. Rea addition needs new carpeting, what is there is torn and stained. And finally, we must purchase new beds and desks before next fall. We do not have enough for the sixty-eight men we ex pect in September. I doubt that when the house was built ninety years ago the builders ever dreamed that this house would be under the stress of staircase. In addition, the foundation sixty-five college students' every day living. We have moved forward over Chapter Officers Harry R. Walter ('84) President was repaired this fall, we hope this work will put an end to the flooding just begun. James D. Anderson ('83) . . . .Treasurer once and for all. Your donations and Jeffrey M. Vittert ('85) money from your Alpha Phi House Recording Secretary Scott E. Almquist ('85) .Corresponding Secretary John V. Melick III ('84) Historian Alpha Phiji News Scott E. Almquist ('85) Corporation have done wonders, the past few years, but we have only Fraternally, Harry R. Walter Chapter President much of the house is drawing com pliments from graduates, rushees, and parents. This is where your dollars have gone. House Restoration Editor Unfortunately, this is only a part of PIG DINNER FESTIVITIES SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, September 30th 8:00 Michigan Friars Concert at 707 Oxford Road. Saturday, October 1 the work which needs to be done. New wiring must be installed in the old sec tion of the house to reduce the chance of fire. The house was not built to han dle the electrical demands of today; we are constantly blowing fuses. It is only a matter of time until the odds catch up to us and a fire starts. Graduate Directory Coming In a further effort to provide services for our graduates, the undergraduates of the Alpha Phi Chapter are compiling an up-to-date graduate directory, similar to the one published in 1977. The new directory is due out this fall, but we need your help! If you know of any Michigan Phi Gam who has chang 10:30 a.m.: Brunch at the House. The remaining commons areas in the 1:00 p.m.: Michigan vs. Indiana at Michigan Stadium. house are in poor condition, they need new lighting and new carpeting. The chapter room was nearly destroyed by ed addresses recently or is not receiving the flooding; it must be rebuilt, almost from scratch. There is no adequate his address. We would like to include him in the directory. 5:00 p.m.: Norris Pig Dinner at 707 Oxford Road. the Alpha Phiji News, please send us \r\nSeptember, 1983 Page 3 THE ALPHA PHIJI NEWS OUR MICHIGAN: UNIVERSITY AND FRATERNITY GEAR FOR FUTURE Chapter House Michigan: A University Michigan Phi Gams Evaluate Performance; Restoration Continues On The Move Aim To Future Although occupancy at 707 Oxford Road drops 75% every summer, chapter restoration has continued dur ing these hot, humid summer months. University of Michigan, requiring cut backs in practically every area. Hit Chapter Room Restoration Perhaps our top priority, and a pro ject that will be undertaken before classes begin, is the chapter room. Brother Mark Palmer ('85) analyzed our needs and problems in the chapter room, and drafted plans for restora tion. The ceiling, floor and walls are in dire need of repair. Officer furniture will be rebuilt, and seating expanded. Brother Palmer plans for two levels of seating throughout the chapter room, utilizing all room space. As our chapter continues to expand, more room is needed. The areas in which winter flooding occurred have since been repaired. Landscaping Beautifies House Brother Jim Yagle ('85) spent a number of summer hours planning and finally re-working the front yard land scape. New shrubs have been added, and the front yard has never looked better. Jim has also developed plans for an outdoor patio area. Construction could begin in the Fall. In conjunction with the Alpha Phi Board, the old house will be rewired in the Fall. Brothers Jeff Vittert ('85), George Reindel ('85) and Bill Cowden ('84) returned to Ann Arbor in late August, painting every corridor in the Rea ad Funding problems have hit the especially hard are the School of Art, the School fo Natural Resources, and the School of Music; all three lost 15-25% of their annual allocations. Yet through all this, U of M programs are still ranked with the best in the country and expansion of the University's physical plant is continuing. This year will also mark the first time in the past few years that tuition will not be raised more than ten percent. Construction Underway During their last few meetings, the Regents approved Vice Prdsident James Brinkerhoff's proposals for two major construction projects, an addi tion to Tappan Hall to house the Fine Arts Library and a new chemistry building, to be built on the former site of the women's gymnasium. The chemistry building is to be constructed directly east of the current building and connected by an underground library. Construction has already begun on an addition to the business school, a new medical center, and an engineering metallurgical institute. The Regents also heard that Phase I of the School of Engineering's move to North Campus will be completed by the start of the next school year. The entire school will be there within two years except for the engineering library and one other building. Greek System Expands dition, plastering the ceiling in the game area, and re-staining the front door and surrounding wood. In addition, new rugs have been pur chased and the board room has receiv ed a considerable amount of painting and staining. These renovations have occurred on ly over the summer period. The past two years have seen a number of The Michigan fraternity system is expanding also. The return of two fraternities. Phi Kappa Psi and Alpha Epsilon Pi, brings Interfraternity Council membership to thirty-four. The new school year will see two more fraternities colonizing in Ann Arbor, Phi Kappa Tau and Sigma Tau Gam ma. The Alpha Phi Chapter will reconvene as a democratic body on September 11, with two major items of business: performance evaluation and future objectives. Under the direction of President Michael Spaulding ('83) the Alpha Phi Chapter "retreated" one year ago to evaluate our chapter performance. By laws were re-worked and house policy set. The results led to Alpha Phi's recapture of the Stagg Award and three victories at Academy. President Harry Walter will continue this concept, leading the chapter into "Retreat '83', with positive results expected. Retreats Held The cabinet held its own retreat in February to outline each officer's duties, and develop a list of priorities. Topping that list were chapter spirit, brotherhood, gradute relations and philanthropy. We have attained our immediate goals. Within two weeks the chapter will again convene to establish business for the coming year and beyond. Big plans are expected. Stagg Award Returns to Ann Arbor Continued from Page 1 Michigan has earned a 3.1 grade point average . . . ATHLETICS: The pride of the house is, without a doubt, the basketball team. 92 Fiji fans cheered the team to victory in the championship game . . . COMMUNITY RELATIONS: The Phi Gamma Delta / Pi Beta Phi Jello Jump for the Muscular Dystrophy Association . . . Our annual Holloween Pumpkin Sale for the Michigan Burn Center . . . GRADUATE RELATIONS: Alpha Phi's 89th annual Norris Pig Dinner . . . held outdoors . . . graduates returned physical plant changes greatly due to with their wives and families . . . live your generous donations. Return to jazz/swing band, presentation of undergraduate and graduate awards, Ann Arbor to see your college home. You will be pleasantly surprised. songs from A1 'Wildcat' Wall. \r\nSeptember, 1983 Page 4 THE ALPHA PHIJI NEWS REFLECTIONS ON ALPHA PHFS NORRIS PIG DINNER Mueller ('27) been in the House, and I am not sure returned for Alpha Phi's 89th Norris Pig Dinner last year. Brother Mueller Brother Foorman that I had attended a Pig Dinner at any time after I graduated in 1927. I found wanted to convey the following to that I had mutual friends with some you, his fellow Alpha Phi Brothers. This is an excerpt of a letter written by Phi Gam brothers and mutual interests with others who were there from him on July 11, 1983;, classes in the '50s, '60s and '70s. In ad "I would like to emphasize to you and to this year's officers what a great pleasure I had last year. It may have been as long as 30 years since I had dition, and very importantly, you boys did a wonderful job in making a very old grad at home and provided discus sions of real intrest to me. I hope you can pass on to graduates, old and young, who have not made a practice of attending the Pig Dinner the expectation that each will enjoy the trip to Ann Arbor, seeing the House, and being with a fine group of active and graduate Phi Gams. It was great." Fraternally and sincerely yours, jp'zry Perge! 707 CLUB: WE THANK YOU The following brothers each have donated at least $50 to the Alpha Phi Chapter over the past 18 months. We greatly appreciate each dollar, and even more, the thought behind each donation. For any brother to be eligible for the Vernon Bishop James Miller. Jr. William Bristor Foorman Mueller Larry Butler Douglas Murray Leo Calhoun Bob Carson Charles O'Deli 111 Dale Coenen Phillip Pfaffmann, Jr. Freeman Crampton Dick Pinkerton Buck Dawson Jack Post Howard Egert Nicholas Radell William Roesser Alexander Scherer Phil Schucter Thomas Shannon Bob Erf David Freedman 707 club, all that is needed is a con Richard Hadley tribution of $50 or more to the Alpha Charles Hall Robert Hall H. Willis Heidbreder Harold Holt Phi Chapter. In return for your dona tion, we will be happy to send this 8" x 10" black and white photograph of the chapter house. 707 Oxford Road Robert Stahl Harvey Spaunburg Thomas Sunderland Thomas Keegmas John Thorn Erie Kightlinger Clarence Tinker Robert Knutson Charles Thomas William Wvckoff Thomas Leopold Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104 Ray Smith Stewart Hulse David Lauer ALPHA PHI of PHI GAMMA DELTA Robert Norwich