Phi Gamma Delta, DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana Vol. CXXVI, No. 3 Spring 1983 Mont Sinclair To Retire As any member of any fraternity would attest, the job of a housemother often goes unnoticed and unappreciated. Because of this common fault in observation, we would all like to thank Mom for the patience and understanding that she has shown us and wish her the best of luck and happiness in her future. Mom Sinclair has been an invaluable asset to the civility and sanity of our chapter and we can only hope that we can replace her with someone half as good at what she does. Lambda Hou semother M rs. Merle Sinclair After seven years of exceptional service to Lambda Chapter, housemothe r Mrs. Merle Sinclair has decided that it is time she retire and return to her Sullivan, Indiana home. Mom Sinclair plans to travel extensively, "especially to Florida and Arizona," and to sp end more time with her children and grandchildren. Her son James, a Fiji fro m Indiana University, and his wife Jennifer have two children, James Jr. and Parker, and live in Sullivan. Her daughter Karen and her husband Dr. James Callis have two children, Marlys and Mary Frances, and live in Owensboro, Kentucky. She believes that her real desires and interests lie with h er fa mily which is "growing up and away much too quickly." An added note from "Mom" My experience as a housemother at Phi Gamma Delta has been very rewarding and challenging. The challenge has be en good for me. The feeling of being needed and watching the growth and maturity of these young men has meant so much to me. The respect and cooperation I have had has given m e faith in young fraternity people. The House Corporation, Field Secretaries, and parents have been most h elpful and appreciated. It is a great feeling to hear from grads as often as I do. Hopefull y, I have contributed to their happiness as much as they have given to me. Thanks for giving me the opportunity. Sincerely, President's Corner As always Phi Gamma Delta is vibrantly alive at DePauw. With a new Cabinet, renewed graduate support, and two recent Spring Pledges, our aspirations are high for the remainder of 1983. Academically, fraternally, and socially, Lambda is moving in a positive direction. The new leadership at Fiji includes: Tim Boehm, '84 - President Tom Kenney, '85 - Treasurer Jeff Uhlich, '84 - Recording Sec. Tom Bayer, '84- Corresponding Sec. Jay Carney, '84 - Historian We are also very grateful for Steve Foster, '80, who has agreed to become our new President of the Board of Chapter Advisors. With Steve's help and a revitalized BCA, we are anticipating even greater graduate support in the future . Our calendar for this semester is very complete. Pig Dinner took place on April 16. Our speaker this year was Doctor Richard Rosser, the President of DePauw University. With a full schedule of activities for the day, we had a very successful Pig Dinner. The following week was the annual DePauw Little 500 Bicycle Race. This year's bike team is by far the best that we have had in recent years. "Little 5" week will also bring numerous social events and activities to Fiji. As the semester comes to an end, our back yard was once again transformed into a tropical paradise for the world renowned Fiji Isle (April 30) . As was promised by our Isle Chairmen, (continued on page 2) \r\nPage 2 President's Corner (continued from page 1) Brian Loncar and Chip Klosterman, it was another unbelievable and unforgettable bash. The house will also be open for Graduation and Alumni Weekend for any brother wanting to return for these events. This semester began with a visit from our Field Secretary, Clark Robertson. He was very successful at preparing the new Cabinet and committee chairmen for their respective duties. Since that time, Lambda has had successes in all facets of involvement. For the fifth semester in a row our house graaepoint and fraternity ranking im-proved. Our intramural swim team recently was successful in defending its IM swimming crown. With a strong finish in softball, Phi Garn could be a top contender in the final intramural standings. We have become more involved on campus, with more Fijis being selected for Freshman Orientation Leaders than any other fraternity members on campus. Additionally, many brothers recently turned out for a very productive social service project with the women of Kappa Kappa Gamma. Despite these things, we have not overlooked the need for an active social life. In addition to soi:ne all-campus parties and mixers with sororities, we recently held our annual Pimp and Whore Dance. The tasteful and high-class costumes made the dance an excellent occasion. While all these events are both valuable and fun, they are far from the greatest part of life at Lambda of Phi Gamma Delta. The meaning of the fraternity is closest to us in the day-today friendship and brotherhood that we share. We would like to cordially invite all Fijis to come visit us. I can promise a good and worthwhile time. I would also like to make a plea for any support (not just financial) that any brothers can give. Even a phone call or a letter is highly appreciated. Finally, we give our thanks to the former Cabinet for the great service they have given to Lambda Chapter. Their leadership pulled us through many touchy situations. Thanks again. Fraternally, Tim Boehm '84 Tiger Fiji IM Wrap-Up Intramurals at Phi Gamma Delta have been very successful this year. Football was the first sport of the year, and we finished third in our division just missing the playoffs on a last second loss to second place Phi Delta Theta. Fiji did manage to place four people on the IM all-star team though, more than any other fraternity. Brian Loncar, lineman, Robert Haynes and Don McLean, receivers, made the offensive unit, and Tony Dicristoforo made the defensive team as a rusher. Tony is a three time all-star, while Robert is a two time all-star. (Yes, the ---nvra11-s ar eamcrra crusli the all-star team from Wabash.) Fiji then came in a tie for second place in volleyball but lost in the playoffs to Lambda Chi. So at the end of the first semester Phi Gamma Delta was fifth in the overall standings. Second semester started well with a fifth place finish in badminton and a first place finish in swimming. Seth Mason, Tom Kenny, Don McLean, Phil McDonald, Tom Johnson, Dave Paluga, John Hauser, and Andy Myers led the swim team to their second consecutive IM swimming championship. The basketball team was in a rebuilding year as the team finished around .500. As of now, Track and Softball are left to complete the IM season. The softball team is 5-0 right now and has a very good shot at making the playoffs. Fiji is fifth in total IM points and is en rnute--te-an0t-her successful-season. Intramurals are very competitive and it's great to do well, but the main part of intramurals is to meet people and to have fun. That's what it's all about! Fraternally, John Null '84 IM Chairman Spring 1983 Housemanager' s Report At the Lambda Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta we have been doing a good deal recently to improve the physical aspects of our chapter. Due to increasing energy costs we have been looking into the possibilities of ways to conserve energy. Foam insulation was put in all of the windows to cut down on draft, notices to turn off lights when possible have been placed in numerous places throughout the house, insulation for the attic has been looked into, and for safety measures we have ~larecl--s-meke-a-lal'Hls i-A-€-Very-corr-idor of the fraternity in addition to making sure that our fire extinguishers are all in order. Despite the old myth that having a party will result in negative side affects on the physical aspects of the house afterwards, we have proved that this doesn't have to be the case. After a party there is a group of volunteers that clean up the house early the following morning in return for not having a house job for the week; this system has worked quite well for us. No house manager ever likes to fine a brother for not doing an assigned task, but as I have found out, having a strict fining policy in addition to continuous enforcement tends to make sure that everything gets done much more efficiently. Our chapter looks better now than it has through the past, and we encourage any and all suggestions from other house managers as to ideas which will help us keep a "shining star" on campus. Having one of the most well-kept fraternities on campus has improved our rush program and also our community relations. As for now all seems to look bright for the future! Fraternally, Seth Mason '84 Late Bulletin: D.P. U. Little 500 The Phi Gamma Delta bike team finished third in the 26th annual DePauw Little 500.This was the best finish in Lambda history. Sophomore P.J. Stanish was voted to the first team all-stars, and junior Tom Bayer was elected to the second team all-stars for the third straight year. Senior John Axelberg and freshman Garn Huggins did a tremendous job as the other two riders. Congratulations on a great team effort! \r\nSpring 1983 Tiger Fiji Page 3 1983 Norris Pig Dinner Editorial Fraternity International Historian Richard "Doc" Crowder, '31, chats with Dr. Richard Rosser, DePauw University President, before the start of the 1983 Norris Pig Dinner. Alma mater. Campus tours. Open bar. Speeches. Reminiscing. Brotherhood. As the cars pulled in front of the chapter house on the Saturday morning of April 16, the scene was set for the 1983 Norris Pig Dinner. Anxiously awaiting the arrival of their brethren from yesteryear were the undergraduate men of Lambda. Excitement always surrounds this event for it is a time to learn and experience some of the finer things a classroom cannot provide. Yes, this special event, marking the 127th anniversary of our illustrious chapter, was about to begin. The day held many events for Fijis of all ages. While some participated in the annual graduate-undergraduate basketball game, others enjoyed a leisurely stroll through DePauw's new Bowman Park. Part of the afternoon was filled by the House Corporation meeting and the first meeting of the recently revised Board of Chapter Advisers. As the afternoon came to a close, the evening's festivities began with an open bar. This gave everyone a chance to talk with some old friends and make some new. From here we moved onto the traditional dinner which saw George Dirks '29, the oldest Phi Garn present, receiving the honors of kissing the pig's snout. Ronald Dwenger '86, equally as proud, braved the opposite end. The highlight on the agenda was the speech presented by our honored guest, Dr. Richard Rosser, President of DePauw University. He confirmed his faith in the greek system at D.P.U. and even more specifically, in Lambda. This year's Pig Dinner will be remembered as a complete success. For those not fortunate enough to make it back to Lambda, we can only hope that you will be in attendance next year. In closing, there are a few whose efforts merit recognition: Gregory Linton '84 and Dave Schmitz '85, our graduate relations co-chairmen; Jeffrey Beckner, master of ceremonies; and our guest speaker, Dr. Richard Rosser. But above all, we would like to thank those graduate brothers that make it all worthwhile. Fraternally Yours, Perge! "Rowdy" Jim Smith '84 Graduate relations has traditionally been a problem for Lambda Chapter. We are presently working hard to create more meaningful and worthwhile graduate events and publications. One important vehicle to aid us in our goal of better graduate relations program is our "Who's Who" graduate questionnaire. We would like to sincerely thank those of you who completed and returned the questionnaires from the last Tiger Fiji. We were very pleased with the response to the questionnaires but would like to encourage those of you who didn't fill one out last time to complete one this time. (Returns were especially light from the graduates of the 50's.) We have added spaces on this questionnaire to indicate whether you would like to speak to the chapter on any particular topic and for any suggestions for the Tiger Fiji. We would especially appreciate any advice on how we could improve any of our graduate programs. Also, if you know anyone who will be enrolling at DePauw this fall, please indicate this in the Rush Recommendations section on the back of the questionnaire with any comments on the particular individual. (Rush begins on August 21 so please respond soon.) With a good response to the questionnaires, and your continuing support, the Tiger Fiji, as well as Lambda's other graduate programs, can only keep improving. Greg Linton '84 David Schmitz '85 Co-Chairmen, Graduate Relations/ Publications Committee Memorial Lambda Chapter deeply regrets the loss of Graduate Brothers Mark Pinkerman '24, Kenneth D...JvfcCo~and J. Stanford Smith '3rf.11'0ur -' prayers and thoughts are with all of their families and friends. \r\nPage4 Spring 1893 Tiger Fiji Graduate NelVs '31 Richard H. "Dick~'rowder, 1525 '17 Howard C. "Howie" Johnson, 420 Bay Sheridan Road, W st Lafayette, IN Ave. Apt. 1203, Clearwater, FL, is enjoying retirement with his lovely wife 47906, is Historian or the International Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta. He is of 58 years in the Oak Bluffs Retirement Home. also keeper of the rolls for Fiji Sires and Sons. He is still writing articles for '22 Richard R. "Rick" McGinnis, 803 critical journals and books, and enjoys Cherry Lane, Laurel, MS, is enjoying piano playing and travel. life as a retired lawyer and banker. '32 Edmund B. "Ed" Barnes, 1616 Brenty '23 Edwin D. "Eddie" Sayre, 163 Driftwood Dr., Troy, MI 48098, is a retired woods Circle, Mira Loma, CA 91752, vice-president for American Motor has just received a Citation Scroll an~/ Corporation. He is the Chairman of the a $1,000 Life Membership in the RiverFinance Committee for Northfield side Opera Association for his 35 years of service on the Board of Directors. He Hills Condominium Assoc. in Troy. / '33 James F. "Jim" Thornburg, 2620 still enjoys music and travel. '23 Clark H. "Barry" Beiriger, - 2-31_1_ ,. - - Miami Rd., South Bend, IN 46614, is a lawyer with the firm of Barnes & Wealthy SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49056, has been President of the Isabella Thornburg. Among his numerous achievements is a Governor of Indiana Foundation since 1965, and Honorary Director of Porter Hills Presbyterian / ' appointment to Sagamores of the Wabash in 1981. He receive the DeVillage since 1968. He is also activy Pauw Achievement Award in 1972. with the United Way and Community Health Board. '33 Tristram "Tris" Coffin, 5601 Warwick Place, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, is a '24 Allen 0. "Pete" McGinnis, 777 C/ writer and editor for the Washington Hayner Dr., Petosky, MI 49770, is rlSpectator, a newsletter. He is the autired and enjoying life with Dorothy, thor of many books, and just celehis wife of 55 years. brated his 50th wedding anniversary. '28 Arnold M. Small, 2210 Domingo~ '34 George Bradley "Brad" Roe, 3807 HillFullerton, CA 92635, is a Professor crest Dr., El Paso, TX 79902, is a Emeritus and Consultant in Human retired Insurance Agent. He spent Factors at USC. He is very active on two weeks in the Caribbean last Dec. campus and off. His special interests Since retirement, he has become an include forensic human factors, perartist. He still enjoys golf and fishing. son-man-environment systems, and gardening. '34 Arthur F. "Art" Denton, 1708 Taylor Ave., Evansville, IN 47714, is a self'28 Charles E. Robbins, Box 2117-Sauga- / employed attorney. He has just haptuck Station, Westport, CT 06880, is th¥ pily celebrated his 70th birthday and retired President of Atomic Industrial enjoys bow~ng an'!___watching football. Forum. He currently speaks on U.S. and International energy develop'35 William C. "Bill" Brittain, 5644 Fairments (or lack thereof), and Japanese field Dr., Gibsonia, PA 15044, is a remanagement practices. tired manager for Koppers Co., Inc. He received a citation from the Penn'29 Richard C."Dick" Murray, 8031 Man-/ or Rd, Leawood, KS 66206, is HJ sylvania legislature for contributions District Director for Beneficial Income to government, industry, and community. He is a United Way volunteer Tax Service. He is currently Section and enjoys horses and motorhome Chief, XXVII, for Phi Gamma Delta"< / travel. '30 Fred C. "Freddie" Robbins, 1927 ~. 37th St., Tulsa, OK 74145, is President '35 John C. "Jack" Gibson, P.O. Box 486, Flat Rock, NC 28731, has just won the of the Tulsa Rubber Co. He is a past President and Chairman of the Board 1982 Second Wind Award for retired of the Tulsa Executive Club and a past people who do service of extraordinary merit in the community. He President of the Tulsa Country Club. enjoys choirs and golf. He is in the Rotary I b , enjoying civil work and golf. '37 Charles W. "Chuck" Jenkins, 14065 Mountain Quail Road, Salinas, CA '31 Joseph W. "Joe" T ylor, 15 Elma St., 93908, is enjoying retired living in a Mill Valley, CA 94941, is a retired country club complex 10 miles from journalist. His son is now 40 years old, and his daughters are 37 and 35. the ocean. He enjoys world travel. ____.-/ '38 Robert F. Koss, Sr., 23 Fountain Lake Dr., Greenfield, IN 46140, is retired from U.S. Internal Revenue. He has been awarded the Croix de Guerre from France. He enjoys travelling in his Winnebago and was President of Indiana Winnebago Assoc. for 2 years. · j '39 Walter T. "Ted" Olson, 18960 Luffinberry Blvd., Fairview Parks, OH 44126, is a scientist. He is a program director for Community Capital Investment Strategy in Cleveland, on the Board of Directors for Blue Cross, and involved with United Way. He has received great recognition for his work with NASA. '40 James E. "Jim" Honan, 20 S. Shirley Ave., Moorestown, NJ 08057, is General Manager for Interstate Mill Producers Coopertive. He is a f o er President of YMCA, and a mem er of Twp. Plannlli.g and Zoning boar s, and on Twp. Council. '42 Charles M. "Chuck" Beardsley, 41Muirfield Dr., Winston-Salem, NC 27104, is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer4er }3ggke ai:i.d CgiHpatt(, consulting actuaries. He is director of International Assoc. of Consulting Actuaries, and conducts week-long seminars during the year. He enjoys singing. '43 Charles A. "Teep" Tucker, 641 Oaklawn Ave., Winston-Salem, NC27104, is V.P. and Assistant to Chairman of RI_ Reynolds robacco Co. He's also Chairman of the Audit Bureau of Circulations, Vice-Chairman of the Tobacco Institute, and a member of INFOT AB. He enjoys boating and tennis. '46 Robert A. "Bob" Shrote, 7139 Creekside Lane, Indianapolis, IN 46250, is ysStaff Vice-President I ormatio tems for Stokely-Va c. He is an institutional repr ntative for Boy Scout Troop # 276 and enjoys hiking and classical music. '51 Richard D. "Kat" Kattell, 8472 Rt. 161, Mechanicsberg, OH 43044, it_a mort- -> gage banker with The Kissell Co:trei'S also President of the Ohio Mortgage Bankers Association. '53 Gene C. "G>P" Gephar~ ·-­ June 1st, wi~3 Shadyside Dr., Ashtabula, OH 44004. He is the high school principal in Ashtabula, and has been broadcasting football and basketball games for 12 years. He enjoys all types of sports. \r\nSpring 1983 Tiger Fiji Page 5 More Graduate Ne-ws J '65 '53 Jerry A. "Moose" Freeman, 5 Carriage Lane, Littleton, CO 80123, is an anes- · thesiologist at the Presbyterian Medical Center in Denver. H e is very active in the Colorado State Society of Anesthesiologists. He enjoys tennis, jog-1 ging, hiking and skiing. '57 James R. "Jim" Kelly, 2 Pilgrim Rd., Darien, CT 06820, is Sr. V.P. - General Sales Manager for Blair Television of John Blair and Co. He came back to DePauw last November for a Communications seminar. He enjoys jazz, jogging, and gardening. '59 Robert E. "Bob" Peterson, 4428 N. Versailles, Dallas, TX 75205, is an investment banker with First Southwest Company. He is also Senior V.P. and a member of the Board of Directors there and a member of the State Bar of Texas Grievance Committee. He enjoys hunting and skiiing. '59 Richard G. "Dick" Weigel, 6104 W. Leawood Dr., Littleton, CO 80123, is a consulting psychologist with Rohrer, Hibler, & Replogle, Inc. He is also on the Board of Trustees for the American Board of Professional Psychology, and a member of many psychology organizations. He enjoys h istory, old cars and guns, and dogs. / '60 Gary L. Wegenke, 2139 Northampton, Lansing, MI 48912, is Deputy Superintendent for the Lansing Public Schools. He has won the Concerned Citizen's Award in Lansing, and is listed in "Who's Who in the Midwest." He enjoys playing the organ and racquetball. '62 James N. "Jim" Ross, Jr. 21 Blackthorn Dr., Southborough, MA 01772, is a professor and Chairman of the Department of Medicine at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in Boston. He enjoys hunting, fishing and skiing. ~ '63 James L. "Flea" Claflin, 914 a Solana Dr., Wheaton, IL 60187, · istrict Sales Manager for Loctite Corporation. He says, "It's business as usual, but I plan to be there next alumni day." He enjoys skiing, music, and golf. '64 Robert H. "Bob" Gibson, 1048 Alicante Dr., Danville, CA 94526, is a unit sales manager with Proctor & Gamble. He is President of the DePauw Alumni Association for Northern California. He enjoys coaching soccer and little-league baseball. '76 John K Fletcher, 511 N. 5th Street, David W. "Dave" Gilbert, 1607 South Middletown, IN 47356, is a mental Blvd., Ann Arbor, MI 48104, is an inhealth administrator with the New surance underwriter for Dobson Castle State Hospital. He will recep..e·McOmber Agency. He is Treasurer ~ the Ann Arbor Civic Theatre, and his M.S. degree in May from IUPUI recently his whole family participated in Indianapolis. in the Civic Theatre production of "Sound of Music." '77 Kim W. "Such" Suchy, 6293 Trinity Dr., Lisle, IL 60532 is an economist for ./ '66 Stephen W."Steve" Hayes, 2636 N. Argonne National Laboratory. H e has 89th St., Wauwatosa, WI 53226, iVtn been elected to the International Social attorney with Von Briesen & RedScience Honor Society, and his most mond. He is also President Elect of the recent publication was presented.at an Mayfair Kiwanis Club. He plays in a International Ene,rgy Conference in volleyball league and is a youth soccer Boloyna, Italy. coach . .. ,_/' / '67 Hugh J. Baker, 8954 Blackhawk Ln., Indianapolis, IN 46234, is Vice President of Hugh J. Baker & Co. He is also a member of Board of Junior Achievement, American Red Cross, and the Boy Scouts of America. He enjoys coaching youth sports, playing softball, and model railroading. '70 M. Scott "M" Robey, Fletcher/Mayo/ Assoc's, John Glenn Rd., St. Joseph, MI 64505, is an account supervisor for the advertising agency Fletcher/ Mayo/ Assoc's. '71 Steven R. Jacobs, 4334 N. Pennsylvania, Indianapolis, IN, is an attorney and Secretary of Hous~ _Corporation for Lambda. H e has a new daughter, Briana, just 6 months old. '73 Clifford E. "Cliff'.' Simon, II!- 307 Isabel St., Greensboro,~ C ·'1401, is utt Custom District Sales Manager f Kitchens. He is active in he Big Brother League, and is a Sierra Club spokesman. '78 Stephen C. "Herbie" Hancock, Box/ 426, Dale, IN 47523, is a Presbyterian minister at the Dale United Presbyterian Church. He also teaches classes part-time at the St. Meinrod School of Theology. He enjoys tennis, basketball, and politics. '81 Eric J. Vale, 6321 Garfield St., Merrillville, IN 46410, is currently a field_...---secretary for Phi Gamma Delta. He will be unemployed come June 1 and looking for a new job! '82 Steven J. "Stro" Stroman, 1925 Senate Apt. 8, Indianapolis, IN 46202 is currently engaged as a research assistant at the Krannert Institute of Cardiology in the Indiana University School of Medicine. He is pursuing the M.S. degree in Pharmacology. Phi Gamma Delta '73 Mark C. "Rat" Mills, -t05 McKenney Rd., Vincennes, IN j7S91, is a pathologist with Anatomical and Clinical Pathology Services, Inc. He is also Secretary for Knox County Medical Society and Secretary for Medical Staff of Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. He enjoys playing golf. '74 Michael C. William~,flwaukee, WI, will become associat d with the law firm of Whyte & H"rschboeck S.C. in Milwaukee in May. This is one of the oldest and largest firms in Wisconsin. He previously served as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. not for college days alone \r\nPage6 Tiger Fiji Spring 1983 NAME THAT FIJI! ~"" '33 '44 '51 '59 .. '68 '73 Do you recognize any of these DePauw Fijis? The answers are given below. DO YOU HA VE ANY -P IETURrc -1!Re-M ¥OUR COLLEGE DAYS? Please send any spare pictures of Phi Garns from your unn-etgraduate days to the Tiger Fiji for future publications. WANT TO RENEW AN OLD FRIENDSHIP? Contact the chapter's Graduate Relations Committee for the addresses of fraternity brothers whom you would like to get in contact with. (Also for information on our recently published Graduate Directory.) REMEMBER: DEPAUW ALUMNI WEEKEND JUNE 3-5 If you return to campus for Alumni Weekend, please stop by the Fiji house - you never know else might drop by. (Classes of '33 and '58 have their SOth and 25th reunions this year.) ONCE AGAIN: PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN YOUR GRADUATE QUESTIONNAIRE. Name that Fiji answers: Tristam Coffin '33, William M. Marble '44, Ben Bailey '51, Dale Allen Chandler '59, Charles H. Jenkins '68, and Paul C. Van Booven '73. The Tiger Fiji Lambda of Phi Gamma Delta 916 South College Avenue Greencastle, Indiana 46135 Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Greencastle, IN 46135 Permit No. 152 • ---