ffiambiia Slobag VCjUKUTOjIi/ SPRING 1983 From left to right: Groduotes Neol Westphol, Foul AAostin, and Donald Larson talk about skipping work after brecdfcst. While Dick Thompson, right, tries to read the paper upside Here, a few undergraduates and graduate Dave Lutton "77" talk about islander madness. From left to right: Bob Parker "86", Dan Floen "84" and Tom Walsh "85". down. Grad Breakfast a Success Our first graduate breakfast was held friday April 8th, at NBC Bank in Lincoln. After a fine scrambled egg and sausage meal the undergraduates enjoyed talking about old times at the Fiji house with the graduates, and receiving a few pointers on how to handle the ATO's. We were all extremely happy to see 20 graduates and 10 undergraduates in attendance, and are hoping the attendances will grow. with Don's news and would like to encourage all of the gradu ates to attend our future breakfasts. On behalf of the under graduate chapter I would like to thank the grads for planning the breakfast and for picking up the tab, which we were in formed wont happen again. This won't discourage us though, because we enjoyed the morning so much I'm sure we'll be digging for the money to attend the next one. Because of the success of the breakfast Donald Larson, Lincoln Graduate chapter president, said that we will hold Fraternally, these meetings quarterly in the future. We were overjoyed Bob Parker INTRAMURALS As this semester winds down we con look bock on many suc cessful intermural events that we have participated in. In bas ketball, B team made it to the quarterfinals and P team made it to the semifinals. In swimming the Phi Gams were no. 1 among Greeks and no. 2 all university. In water polo we mode it to the playoffs but were defeated by the same team that beat us in swimming (all university). We also hove some very strong freshman this year who competed in Olympic weightlifting placing with two 3rds and a 4th in their weight classes. In power weighlifting Phi Gams placed 2nd and 3rd in their weight classes. We are presently in 4th place for Greeks in intermurals and hope to finish off the year strong in the upcoming events. The 1983 Phi Gam Pledge Class This years second semester pledge class includes four freshman that are full of potential in every aspect. The Pledge class con sists of two Millord North men named Jim Waddle and Marty Mckewon, Pat Duey from North Souix City, and Matt Martindale from Lincoln Southeast. Jim and Pat are currently 4.0 students and their majors are chemistry and engineering, respectively. Also, Marty attained a 3.5 GPA first semester, while majoring in meteorology. Matt, who just enrolled this semester, as well. Matt has also proved himself scholasticolly this semester. \r\nPRESIDENTS MESSAGE Dear Brothers: This summer and fall, you'll hove more chances to see old friends and get involved in Phi Gamma Delta than ever before. Most immediately, we the undergraduates need any help you con offer for our summer Rush program. If you know of any good candidates, party ideas, or just hove some good ad vice, please coll or write. We need your input! The singing Fiji men ore bock. For the first time in who knows how long. Phi Gamma Delta entered the All Greek Sing and come home with honorable mention. For next year, we need original songs; Fiji songs. If you know any catchy, clean songs with good harmony, please let us know. You may have wondered what ever happened to the Pig Dinner this year. We haven't abandoned it. We've moved it to the fall; tentatively October 21. This would be a football weekend and wauld hopefully draw more of the brothers bock to Lincoln. Be looking for further information in upcoming news letters. Still another oportunity for you is to become involved in your local Fiji Graduate Chapter. In many cases, the brothers you meet at the meetings will be the same ones you do business with. And speaking of graduate chapters, the Lincoln area gradu ates and the undergraduates met for breakfast this Spring to reinstate the Lincoln Graduate Chapter. It was a smashing OUR NEW CABINET. (L. to R.) Purple Legionnaire Scott Jackman; President Don Floen '84; Recording Secretary Bill Edwards '84; Treasurer Jack Jessen '84, Historian Mike Klien '85; Correspond ing Secretary Ben Norris '84. success and President Don Larson and all the rest urge all Lin coln area brothers to get involved. Announcements for the next meeting will be coming soon. Graduate support has helped put us where we are now. Don't stop now. We welcome any input you may have and we hope to see you at one of these events or hear from you soon. Fraternally yours, Daniel Floen Chapter President Perge! Graduate Help Needed in Rush Once again, the time of rushing new men for the fraternity comes upon us all. Mike and I are very optimistic and look forward to the summer of rushing. We want to start the shift from a chairman wha does most of the rushing to a chairman who coordinates the program and can rely on the Brothers to do their part. Rustiees. The befter quality pledge class we sign ultimately increases the strength of Lambda Nu. More than ever, we are interested in the type of Rushee who has demonstrated an attitude exemplified by exceptional grades, school and community involvement. If you know of any young man of this caliber that is coming to UNL or even has a few years of high school to complete, let Mike or me We feel that good momentum has been established in making Fiji's the best house on UNL campus and one of the best chapters in Phi Gamma Delta. Our growth as a complete fraternity has been outstanding the last few years and last year know. We are trying to rush men from a wider geographic area than in the past and we can do it if we hove support from all of you. We have already had offers for party places from we were rewarded with two international awards for most assistance in less densely populated areas of the State. We are interested in any help with food, beverages and recrea tion. If you hove any questions about the time and location of any Rush party, please call collect, Mike at (402) 391-8573 or Brad at (402) 463-7127. Inside you will find a page with a Rush Recommendation Form and a schedule of the Rush parties. improved chapter overall and most improved chapter in schol arship. We also placed secand for best scholarship. This, of course was not without the help of our B.C.A. and the tremen dous support you provided. The attainment of the Cheney Cup for best overall chapter is definitely within our reach. But we cannot achieve that goal without the support of all Brothers. RUSH IS THE LIFEBLOOD OF THE FRATERNITY. I believe that support from all Brothers makes the Rush Program stronger which in turn, attracts quality several Graduate Brothers. We especially need offers of any Hope to meet and work with all of you this summer! Fraternally, Brad Sass-Rush West Mike Cassling-Rush East \r\nWhats Happening with the Graduates Dr. Karl J. Mueller ('49) Is currently living in Los Goto, California, where he is a Proffesor of Psychology, with his wife Mimi (Delta Gamma, UNL '48). They E.G. Littler (Red, '42) Red is living in Tenafly, N.J. with his wife Crystal. Red was Vice-Principal and Athletic Director until he retired a few years age. He also have three children Chuck 31, Ann 28, served on the Board of Education. Kirk 22. Karl is interested in choir singing, photography & travel. Karl and his wife interested in golf, motor homes and travel ing. They have one daughter, Debbie, cruised to Alaska in '81 with another Phi 34. Red is Renard L. Walt (Rennie, '67). He and his wife, Connie, and two children, Kris 12, and Trade 10, live in Lincoln, Ne. Rennie is and Insurance Agent-Vice President & Sales Manager for Alexander and Alexan der, Inc. Rennie is interested in Tennis, hunting, fishing and is a stereo buff. Gam, Cal Gloor '50 and his wife Pat (Delta Gamma '48) they are now planning Thomas Dale Calvin (Tom ass, '70) Tom recently moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, a trip to England & Scottland this summer. where he is currently Executive Vice Presi Edward A. Raun. (Fast Eddy, '76) Is liv ing in Miami, Florida, with his wife Julie (AOTT) and their newly born son Brett. Congradulations! Ed is an avid tennis player and golfer. He is the Regional sales manager for International Divisions of Dayco Corporation. Ed and Julie are trying to reconstruct their lives since they now have a new addition in the family. If there are any Phi Gams living in the Miami area give them a call maybe Joseph M. Hart Jr. (Tank; '58/'59) is living in Worthington, Ohio, with his wife Judy (ASU) and their three sons Mike 20, Sean 16, and Bob 13. Joe was recently awarded for his fine performance in the community of Worthington. He was nam dent of BHCD Engineers, Inc. In Tom's spare time he is the President of Rocky Mountain Chapters of ASHRAE, Tom wants all of his pledge brothers to stop by for some great sking.) ed "Civil Leader of the Year." Some of his accomplishments are: he co-chaired the Citizens Committee for Excellence in William L. Benson (Bitto, '75). Bill is Education which passed a 5.5 mill operat ing levy for Worthington; he has been ac tive in the Worthington Athletic Associa tion holding several offices. Congratula took a job at Wakefield National Bank as on Agricultural Representative. Bill lives tions Joe. in Render, Ne. single, so he says he has no kids. Bill use to farm until December 1982. He then you can baby sit for them. 305- 223-8086. Note - Since this newsletter is for you graduates; please take this opportunity to fill out the Graduate News Form., today. John Warner Kenagy ('67) John is a Penipheral Vascular Surgeon, in Longview, living in Lincoln, Ne., with his wife Ar- Wa., he is married to Jonell, and has one thela. daughter, Jennifer 10. John is interested Realtor until 1978 when he retired. in volcanic observation. says he enjoys his retirement very much. Blanchard and his wife recently returned from Fort Collins, Colorado, where they were visiting their daughter. John is also a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Washington. Blanchard R. Anderson (Andy, '24) Is Blanchard was a I'm sure your pledge brothers are interest ed in knowing what you are doing. Commercial Fraternally yours, He Tom Walsh Graduate Relations Chairman Perge! \r\nRUSH RECOMMENDATION FORM Rushee's Name Rushee's Address .Zip. State. Rushee's Phone Number Comments; Year Your Nome:. Please send to: Mike Cassling, South 86th Ave., Omaha, Ne. 68124 Brad Soss, 1334 North St. Joe, Hastings, Ne. 68901 1983 RUSH PARTYS May 14 May 21 Active Meeting/Party at Brad Sass's house (time to be announced.) June 25 Bill Wilson 1 :CX)-? Fremont-Woodcliff (address to be announced) Active Meeting/Party at Mike Cossling's 4:00-? 2243 So. 86 Ave. 'July? Welsh's Cabin (all day) Ogollola-Lake McConaughy Omaha, 68124 THIS IS A BIG ONEIIII June 4 Mike Cassling 4:00-? 2243 So. 86 Ave. Omaha, 68124 June 11 *July 16 Jeff Bartels 1:00-? Hubbord (Water Skinng on the river) Joe Lonowski 1:00-6:00 Grand Island 'July 23 Wallbanker (R-boll party) Lincoln 7:00-11:00 or 12:00 June 13 Omaha Country Club—Gun Shack 7:00-12:00 (?) 69 & Country Club Rd. Omaha Jackman's after that THIS IS THE FIRST SIGNING DATE, EVERYONE MUST BE THERE 111 'Aug. 6 Chuck Bamford (Wrap-up) Lexington-Johnson Lake June 18 Bil l Edwards 1:00-6:00 12511 Loyfoyette (Condlewood Lake) Omaha, 68154 'Exact Time and Address to be Announced. \r\nGRADUATE NEWS PHI GAMMA DELTA GRADUATE NEWS Send all news items to: 1425 R Street, Lincoln, NE 68508 Class Year Dote. Nickname Full Name. Current Address. Zip Occupation Wife's Name (college & sorority). Children (names & ages) Clubs and special interests. What's new with you? (If you've written before, please send more news) PHI GAMAAA DELTA Non-profit Org. U.S. Postage 1425 R Street PAID Lincoln, Nebr. Lincoln, Nebraska 68508 Permit No. 227 1510737B 30 MICH 1949 WILLIAM S ZERMAN 3325 LANSDOWNE DRIVE LEXINGTON KY 40502 -iliT- 1 ir—iaailiii