Pig Dinner A Success: See Page 4 1Ep0tl0« ®uil |(A PUBLISHED BY EPSILON CHAPTER OF PHI GAMMA DELTA AT NORTH CAROLINA SPRING 108 W.Cameron Avenue CHAPEL HILL, N.C. 27514 Vance Hall underwent extensive renovations this fall and is now in excellent condition. The highlight of the renovation is the total remodeling of the downstairs' dining and party area. The first floor was also refurbished. Pig Dinner was the projected completion date of the renovations. The date was met, and we hoped it provided a pleasant homecoming for the graduates and their families. The remodeled downstairs is the culmination of a job that began before last year's Pig Dinner. New doors, windows, and paneling were put into the basement along with new floor tiles that were donated by Robert W. Grubbs, Sr. Matching tables and chairs were also given to once again give Epsilon the most attractive dining party room on campus. A fresh coat of paint was given to the first floor, and the foyer was retiled. Also the library received new fur niture to replace the old vinyl couches that were once there. With the yard reseeded and the arboretum in near original condition, Vance Hall is in the best shape it has been in ten years. The excellent condition of Vance Hall can only be attributed to you, the graduate, and the tireless work of Chuck Holderness, Billy Worsham, and the rest of the House Corporation. Thank you for helping us return our house to the condition that has distinguished it for over fifty years. \r\nThe President's Treasurer's Message Report Our Spring semester at Epsilon began with the initia tion of ten pledges. At present our chapter consists of 46 undergraduate brothers; 15 seniors, 13 juniors, 10 Upon taking office at the beginning of the spring semester, the financial position of the house was very sophomores and 8 freshmen. As a goal set in the past, we are striving hard to cut costs. At the present our budget is stable due to the ex cellent management of our treasurer. Gee Smith. In ad dition a new goal has been set by our cabinet, that is to reduce our house bill. By being conscious of wasteful spending, we intend to meet our goal. Our cabinet has established other goals which are aimed at improving the house. But let me begin by ex pressing appreciation to the house corporation for all of the hard work they put in during the fall raising money. With the staining of the trim, the basement is now completed. Other improvements to be made include retiling of the left outside porch and putting up a new iron railing. Not only will this enhance the looks of our house, but will prevent any future accidents which sad. The house now has 27 rent paying members; however, we are assured of a strong fall rush and hopefully next year the house will be at capacity. Thanks to the fund-raising help of the house corp. and the graduate brothers the renovation of the downstairs' dining room and party room has been com pleted without being a burden to the undergraduate chapter. Also due to the excellent financial position of the house at that time, we are looking forward to lower ing the house bills for the first time in several years. Even though the decrease will not be a substantial one, it will be a relief from the semester to semester increases we have experienced over the past few years. All in all the house is experiencing prospering, financial times, and happily we will continue to do so. Fraternally yours. could occur at this area. Around the entrance new Gee Smith shrubbery will be planted thus making the front of the house more attractive. Before closing, let me express thanks to all of you who made Pig Dinner such a success. The turnout was excellent and our speaker. Dean Smith, was quite entertaining. Also in mid January, the graduate chapter in Green ville, N.C. held a meeting. Purple Legionaire, Dr. Jerome C. Cashion, treasurer. Gee Smith and I attended the dinner and meeting. For all of you involved, I take this opportunity to recognize the enthusiasm of this chapter and hope more like it will be formed. We are pleased with the way things are going at Ep silon. By all means, contact me if you have any ques tions or suggestions. And we hope each of you will drop by the house whenever possible. Fraternally, Curtis H. Hathaway, Jr. lEpBtlon ®iul This newsletter is published by Epsilon chapter of Phi Gamma Delta for the alumni and brotherhood. Editor: Kevin Mertens Photos: Chip Williamson Graduate brother contributions and dues are necessary to sustain it and are sincerely appreciated. For this reason, Epsilon urges its graduate brothers to aid the finances of their fraternity. At this time, graduate brother news for this letter is also needed. Any such items are encouraged to be submitted to the editors. This includes graduate brother news, rush recommendations, address changes, and anything else of interest to the Fijis. \r\nHouse Manager's Report The spring semester here at Epsilon began with Vance Hall in excellent shape physically. With strong financial support from the graduate brothers, we have been able to continue many of the projects begun in the fall. Downstairs renovations are complete, as the pledges finished staining the trim during the 4 Pilgrimage. The pledges also did a good bit of patching, painting and rebuilding during Pilgrimage. With the onset of winter we have not been able to work on many of the proposed projects, but a busy spring is planned. One area of primary concern is the patio and railing beside the president's room. Not only is it an eyesore, but the bad condition of the hand rail is a serious health hazard. Also the yard will receive atten tion from the brothers. We plan to reseed the front yard and repair the walk in the backyard next to the Deke parking lot. New shrubbery in the beds in front of the house will also improve house appearance. With con tinued hard effort from the brothers and financial sup Social Report port from the graduate brothers, Vance Hall should be in top condition by the end of this semester. Clearly our efforts are paying off if judged by the positive com ments I have heard here on campus and from you dur Thus far this spring, we have tried to maintain a ing the fall. A house in good physical shape is a source variety of social functions for everyone's enjoyment. On our return from Christmas break we started things off an excellent resource for the coming fall rush. Thank with an Open Bar Mixer with The Chi O's. Since then of pleasure and pride for all brothers of Epsilon and is you again for your support. we ave had a variety of mixers with The Alpha Chi's, House Manager, Zetes, Phi Delts, K.D.'s, and The Tri Delts. We had a "Rbs^r'" Th^^*^ I ^ Jim Lilley February featuring the tunes of Skating Mixer proved successful as Sports Snow Skiing Mixer with The Tri Delts to Wintergreen, Va. spring calendar for March and April shows a full ... featuring International Mixer toPartying New York City, our TheAnnual Phi Gam/Phi Delt ^rty. Beach Weekend to Myrtle Beach, S.C. ^ ^ourse, the illustrious Fiji Island on April 15th l ^' bdday night's band will be "Satisfaction" ^^'^^''day welcomes o ^Rollie Grayafternoon and Sunfire". Our the finalreggae party sounds of the year is The Traditional Budweiser sponsored Fiji after noon blowout at Vance Hall with about nine frater nities and sororities on the last day of classes. At this time I would like to congratulate Edward Boyles from Raleigh, N.C. who will take over as social chairman beginning next fall. Page Gravely, Social Chairman Basketball has arrived on the intramural sport scene, and Phi Gamma Delta is being represented by three different teams. Curtis Hathaway, Julian Williamson, and Michael Holder are captains of Fiji White, Fiji Pur ple and Fiji One respectively. Figi White is led by Jim Lilley, Paul Bitler, Jim Earnhardt, and Will Cox. They only need one win to qualify for the play-offs, but the injury to Curtis Hathaway will certainly make things a little tougher. Fiji Purple is led by Eddie Boyles, John Kerr, John Hogan, Julian Williamson, and freshman Brad "Load" Herring. Fiji Purple also only needs one win to qualify for post season play. Fiji One participates in the Men's Recreation League and has received fine play from Chip Williamson, Scott Johnson, Greg Richardson, and Mike Flemming. All teams are looking to put it all together for tourna ment play. \r\nspeaker Dean Smith Makes Basketball inner squad exhibition game, spoke to fellow brothers, and then answered many questions from the terminally sports minded brethren of Epsilon. The festivities began when undergraduate as well as graduate brothers met here at Vance Hall for a Cocktail Party on Friday night. Saturday, before the game, Vance Hall provided fried chicken lunches to all, and then it was off to the game. After the game everyone returned to the Phi Gam house for some "pre meal partying." A Few Words Before Dinner This year's Norris Pig Dinner was held on Homecoming Saturday, October 31 as the Tarheels were unsuccessful in their effort with the Terripans from Maryland. Although the 'Heels were unsuccessful, Norris Pig Dinner was not -- Epsilon enjoyed one of its most successful Pig Dinners in her history. Brother Dean Smith (Kansas), Head Basket ball Coach here at UNC, was the guest speaker. Brother Smith, who rushed to the Carolina Inn immediately proceeding a "Blue-White" Graduates Enjoying Their Meal \r\nPig Dinner A Huge Success At 6:00 P.M. the annual pilgrimage was made across the street and to the Carolina Inn. Over one hundred graduate and undergraduate brothers from all four corners of the country and all different age groups assembled for appetizers, Prime Rib dinner and dessert. While dining the brothers savored the Prime Rib as well as the elo quent speech by Dean Smith. Awards were then given to the "Farthest Travelled" and "Oldest Brother" in attendance. Next came the kissing of the Pig, and then it was back to Vance Hall. Marvin Carver Presents Award To Coach Smith Upon their return graduate brothers were greeted by their wives, who had been entertain ing themselves at the Shogun Restaurant and an "Epsilon Style" open bar. We at Epsilon feel extremely fortunate to have such a loyal and successful group of graduate brothers who made this possible. Many thanks to those who attended, and next year's Pig Dinner ""TWUfc. (plans are in the making) should prove to be equally as successful. Not Everyone Comes To Pig Dinner To Eat Thanks for your support, Robert W. Grubbs, Jr. \r\nFrom The News From The House Corporation. .. Undergraduates Junior Brooks Barwick, place kicker for the Tarheels, Dear Brothers: I am pleased to report that so far, we have raised almost $20,000 of which we have received over $17,500 in cash. Pledges are being paid when due in almost every case. Thus, we expect to receive 99% of the $20,000. However, our goal is to raise $35,000, and we only have until June 30, 1983 to hit it. Therefore, I would like to urge all of you who haven't given to please support Ep- silon as we need YOUR help to reach our goal. A letter is going out sometime in February; please fill finished second in the ACC and sixth in the nation in scoring this past football season. Barwick was also named Co-MVP for UNC's victory over Texas in the Sun Bowl. When President Reagan came to Raleigh in November, Epsilon was ready to give the President a hand. Sandy Abbott and Rob Grubbs served as drivers in the motorcade while Henry Kidd, Bryon Kirkland, Jim MacGill and Kevin Mertens acted as special security assistants for Reagan's speech at the Civic Center. Freshman Carl Huddle was a member of this year's out the enclosed pledge card and mail it back to me. Tarheel Wrestling Team, and Paul Bitler is a member Elsewhere in this issue you will find what the contribu of the Crew Club. Lee Johnson has been accepted at tions have allowed us to do. One thing it has done is allow us to increase the fire insurance coverage from the Bowman Gray Medical School and Bryon Kirkland has $150,000 up to $350,000. The premium for that is $3,500 per year, but we need that coverage. The undergraduates here at Epsilon would appreciate the names of any prospective rushees as soon as possible so they can be notified about the Summer Rush Party Those of you who have given, I thank you for your sup port. I hope that you will continue to give annually. Those of you who have not given, please do so. Thanks. been accepted at Carolina Law School. which has been scheduled forjuly 23 at Atlantic Beach, N.C. At this time Epsilon would like to thank Rusty Carter for his time and effort in printing The Epsilon Owl. Fraternally, Charles W. Holderness Graduate News 75 Fairfax Reynolds has taken a new position with First Union and is now living in Burlington. '81 Richard Battle is now a branch manager with First £*'/&A* r* c.