■VATr.raM''i£fc m Fin SIGMA NU CHAPTER SYRACUSE, NEW YORK ATTENTION ALUMNI. YOUR SIGMA NU CHAPTER NEEDS YOU. Like many other college social fraternities, Sigma Nu Chapter has been through some troubled times over the past twenty years. Many alumni have been "turned off" over time, and no longer support the chapter. This is due to many reasons, not the least of which was the attitude of the chapter. I want you to know that things have changed! The undergraduate brothers want (and need) graduate support. The present undergraduates don't know of the past, and that is good. All they know is that alumni don't show up to support them. My brothers, let's change that in 1984! The chapter is in the best financial shape in several years. They have a full house and good board club! They have a re- Look for a mailing on the 1984 Norris Pig Dinner coming soon! pma GAMMA DELTA vitalized, sincere, dedicated brotherhood. In the spring semester, Craig Larson, graduate relations chairman, will have at The careful pledge selection has not only filled the house to "capacity-plus," but least one event scheduled for alumni in tially. The FIjis at Syracuse are seen by the campus as a diverse, yet tight house, in which fun-loving, hard-working, re sponsible young men live. addition to the Pig Dinner. Please make every effort to be at both events and show our undergraduate chapter that in deed Phi Gamma Delta Is not for college days alone. Charles "Charlie" Gray Chapter Financial Advisor PRESIDENT'S TERM COMES TO A CLOSE. As my term comes to a close, I now re flect on the progress the Sigma Nu Chapter has made over the past year. Emphasis and awareness has been placed on scholarship, alcohol abuse, and the elimination of hazing from the pledge program. With these Important elements in mind, our rushing has been geared toward recruiting young men who could best realize and carry forth these goals. I WINTER 1983-84 believe we have been successful. Our combined pledge class for the fall and spring of last year was Sigma Nu's largest in over a decade and earned us recognition by national as being within the top 20 chapters for pledge recruitment. also has raised our house GPA substan Graduate relations continue to be a weak point, but with the help of our House Corporation and our Board of Chapter Advisors, we hope to establish and maintain a closer relationship with our graduate brothers. I would like to thank all the graduate brothers who visited us over Homecoming Weekend. We greatly appreciate your contributions. I would like to take this opportunity to thank my cabinet for all of their help and support over the year; Alan Marquesano, '84, treasurer; Adam Sulimirski, '85 recording secretary; Andrew Whitaker, '84, corresponding secretary; and Jay Becker, '85, historian. I would also like to welcome Sigma Nu's new cabinet: jay Becker, '85, president; Mark Pocelli, '86, treasurer; Matt Van Fleet, '86, recording secretary; Craig Larson, '86, corresponding secretary; and Mark Bennett, '85, historian. I wish them all the best of luck in the future. Fraternally, Kerry J. Smith President, '85 \r\nNEW HOUSE CORPORATION PRESIDENT OPTIMISTIC. It is my pleasure to report that Sigma Nu Chapter is experiencing financial stabil ity, as well as increased enrollment. Our undergraduates have done an outstanding job with rush. With their effort and hard work, we are now enjoying a chapter running at full capacity. One can't help but sense that this year's undergraduate cabinet has put forth a genuine effort to keep Phi Gamma Delta one of Syracuse University's leading fraternities. These young men have made Sigma Nu both a leader and innovator in student affairs, campus sports, academics and community I would be remiss if I didn't thank two past-corporation presidents for their hard work and relentless efforts in keeping Phi Gamma Delta well at Syracuse University. These two individuals have given so much of themselves at times when Sigma Nu's enrollment and financial picture looked somewhat bleak. I feel that their dedica tion and persistence in those times has taught me a great many skills, which I will continue to use. As I have served under each of them in some capacity during the years, I would like to take this opportunity to thank William j. Doolittle and David J. Compton. Our current prosperity is largely due to their efforts; because of them, we are now turning the corner and making giant In closing, I would like to invite all of our alumni to visit Sigma Nu in the near future and see the changes for yourself. I'm convinced that you will see a renewed strength at Phi Gamma Delta that will carry us through many years to come. Richard A. Wicks House Corporation President strides forward. RUSH REPORT. Let me personally thank our other corpor activities. numerous to mention, especially our Sigma Nu's Rush Committee faced a unique and interesting problem this sem treasurer of over 20 years, Charles Gray. ester. For the first time in recent memory Many of us are familiar with Charlie and his energy and accounting expertise; we the brothers came back to begin the fall term with a full house and nine out-of- know he has been the back bone of our house brother. This situation was made ation members for contributions far too Should any of our graduate brothers be in the Syracuse area, 1 would hope that you would stop by and see many of these changes for yourself. it is my pledge that this house will become not only physically more attractive, but also structurally more sound and a safe place for undergrads to live. The construction schedule this year will center on several problem areas. Primarily, changes to comply with the electrical code and the upgrading of existing electrical service in the boiler room. Second, our plumbing chapter. Charlie has managed our portfolio of investments, as well as maintaining a rapport with national headquarters that will never be paralleled. His help, ex perience and support over the years has made Sigma Nu one of Syracuse Univer sity's oldest and most prosperous frater nities. and shower facilities will soon be reno vated. Both systems are aged and need attention. Our front porch will also need attention by the end of the spring semester. Finally, we are continuing to repair and replace both Interior and exterior legislature working on committees with the senator, jay brings his legal expertise, as well as his corresponding and recording skills, to each corporation meeting. I feel his personal involvement has helped me a great deal. I am looking forward to working with jay in the years to come. woodwork. Rounding out our roster of corporation members is our corresponding secretary and attorney for the corporation. Jay Ward Wason. jay is currently working for Senator Tarky Lombardi, and he spends several days each week in Albany at the Sigma Nu are our kitchen and dining room. It is my privilege to be employing one of the best food preparation men on tion from William S. Zerman and we are proud to be among the chapters having the most successful rush programs. With a full house and out-of-house brothers desiring to move in when the space is made available, Sigma Nu ap proached this semester's rush with a discerning eye, selecting only the most promising rushees to be pledges. Although our pledge class numbers only 7, the brotherhood feels we have selected 7 of the finest young men available. The diver majors and interests. Thanks go out to the entire undergraduate the SU campus. Mr. William Martin has under control and on budget. Bill's qualifi cations include a balance of food prepar ation and management experience, which has paid off in big savings for Sigma Nu. the chapter received special commenda sity we were striving for in this pledge class is exemplified in their hometowns, Probably two of the brightest spots at been a delight to work with. His constant efforts have brought this problem area possible by having two outstanding rushes back-to-back the preceeding year. In fact, brotherhood for making the rush program Did you know/tSation^ Headquarters has,a job placement servic^" you! Call National for details. a success, especially the following com mittee members; Alan j. Musser, '84; Graham A. W. Smith, '84; M. Andrew Hine, '87; and Mark Pocelli, '86. One final note about rush. Rush never sleeps. If any graduate brother knows of any potential Phi Gams who are either thinking of coming to, or already attend- \r\ning SU, please send the chapter their name and as much other information (phone number, dorm room, hobbies, interests, hometown, academic back ground, etc.) as you can. In addition, any graduate brother living or working in the Syracuse area is encour aged to attend any of our rush nights, which are held the first two weeks of each semester Oanuary 23, 24, 26, 30, 31, February 2). We'll be looking for you! Fraternally, Thomas G. Fleubel, Jr., '84 Co-Rush Chairman SCHOLARSHIP NEWS. The Phi Gams at Syracuse seem to be able to hold their alcohol. They hold their al cohol so well that they have managed to HOUSE MANAGER SEES IMPROVEMENT! With a capacity of thirty-five brothers living in this year, the house is running efficiently. Flousecleaning projects take less time. Brotherhood participation is always good. We're finding visiting bro thers, as well as graduates, commenting on the improvements they are seeing in the Chapter House. We're taking greater pride in the physical appearance of the Chapter House. Because of the greater number of brothers living in the house, the house will run un der budget this year. The money left over will be put back into the house in the form of major repairs and improvements. Fraternally, Doug Wisman House Manager achieve an overal l GPA of 2.59 and an overall cumulative GPA of 2.62. In fact, as finals begin to roll around, there are in creasing numbers of Fijis to be found at the library. All-nighters at Sigma Nu are very common, as well as brother tutoring sessions in the kitchen/study room. The pressure of finals and final semester grades will soon be upon all brothers at Sigma Nu, but the rewards for academic achievement are great and well worth the struggle. Fraternally, Matt Van Fleet I.F.C. MORE ACTIVE THAN EVER. The Inter-Fraternity Council at Syracuse University has been very active this past year. One of the priorities of the Council was to seek greater interaction with stu dents outside of the Greek community. A major step in this direction was the re organization of the traditional Greek Week. The event is now known as Orange Week. Teams from dormitories and inde SOCIAL NEWS. During the fall of 1983, Fiji continued to improve our social position on campus. Our fraternity usually has a sizable repre sentation at formal sorority parties. This pendent housing were encouraged to par ticipate in the events. The response ex ceeded all expectation when over 500 contestants competed in events such as the chariot race, doughnut-eating, tug-of war, and a two day scavenger hunt. Delta Upsilon emerged as the overall winner, semester, we held several parties with but the measure of success can be gauged sororities and little sisters. I am confi by the enthusiasm shown by non-Greeks. Hopefully, those who enjoyed themselves will come by for Rush in the spring. dent that, socially, we will keep climbing A grateful welcome to Sigma Nu Chapter's new Purple Legionnaire, Russ Darr. ★ The United Way Foundation was chosen as the new philanthropy to be supported by Greek Council. A bowl-a-thon has already been slated for early February. Each Fraternity team will collect a cer tain amount of monetary pledges for each frame bowled in a 24-hour period with all proceeds going to the United Way. The Greeks will also continue to support the marathon for Muscular Dystrophy, a campus-wide event which raised $72,000 last year. An IFC fund raiser held in October for the Schine Student Center garnered more than $300. The Fijis have remained active on the Greek Council in addition to participating in all the planned events, jay Marshall, '84, was elected chairman of the Greek Housing Exemption Committee. The purpose of this committee is to equitably distribute to the 37 fraternities and soror ities the no available housing contract exemptions given by the University. In accordance with the strong stand against hazing, the IFC sponsored a visit by Eileen Stevens, head of the Committee to Halt Useless College Killings. The for um was mandatory for all fraternity pledge trainers as well as being open to the rest of the University. Overall the Inter-Fraternity Council has conduct is proper and fun during the done much toward increasing the visibility of Greeks on campus and reaffirming our social events. status as a unified, viable organziation. Ed Crews Social Chairman Jay Marshall,'84 Inter-Fraternity Council Representative because our members are people whose \r\nn FIJI MOVES UP IN INTRAMURAL STANDINGS. Grads, again we meet to talk Fiji sports. As promised in the last newsletter, the sports-minded Phi Gams have begun to climb the ladder toward overall university victory. At the end of last year, we fin ished in eighth place with 16 fraternities competing. The old spirit looks like it's coming back as seen by our current fifth place position in the standings. Ernest J. DeLaMotte, '48, is owner of E. j. DeLaMotte Co. (34 years) Contract Furnishing & Design and Bassett Carpet Co. in Painsville, OH. Wife, Flossie (Delta Gamma) S.U., '49. Have two children, one grandchild. Supply Co. Has three children, two grand children. Dey hopes to relocate to Florida from Saugerties, NY. Jay Marshall, placed second, our highest cial licensed Maine Guide. William H. Doolittle, '39, reports he re tired in January 1983 from King Storage Warehouse, Inc. in Syracuse. Now is doing "what he pleases. .." Unfortunately, this is also true of the Dr. Uri Doolittle, '34, is retired and lives soccer and Softball teams. These teams in Tully and wonders if he needs an ORANGE FIJ I mailed to him, because, "with three Fijis in the house, he will get to see a copy!" showed great potential and are sure to win in the future. Our bowling team is really knocking down pins and has entered the finals in first place. In an impressive showing, our hockey team recently mauled one of the top con tenders. We have had a good first semester and are sure to improve our standings next semester. Remember, we won skiing last year and placed high in the standirtgs in swimming, rifle, and basketball. The second semester will give us a chance to show the competition how far the Phi Gam spirit can go, especially with the help of the new brothers. So keep tuned Richard S. Golobic, '56 lives in Grosse Pointe Farms, Ml and has been a free lance artist since October 1967, servicing advertising agencies and direct clients in metropolitan Detroit. He and wife, Mariann, have been married 20 years and have two daughters and a son. Conn. Valley Graduate Chapter in Hart ford, CT. (junior in the School of Architecture) and two grandsons. This winter in Florida you'll find Roy on the golf course in Naples. Stuart A. Peebles, '49, lives in Atlanta, GA where he is president of Tidwell Office Supply Co. Also president of Atlanta Chapter of Financial Executive Institute. Jay R. Pinover, '61, is an account execu tive with Arcata Graphics Group. Wife, Glad, S.U., '61, and Jay have three sons. Richard G. Richter, '55, lives at 114 Abby Lane, Portland, ME 04103. Would like to hear from graduates in the '50s. James W. Ryan, '72, recently moved to Fayettcvillc, NY. He is an admissions and financial aid officer at S.U. Jim and wife, Mary have one daughter and expect a second baby in July. Michael E. Sutton, '78, and wife, Karen, recently moved to the Hartford, CT area. He works in data processing at Connecti Roy A. Sykes, jr., '70, is vice president of Optimation, STSC, Inc. in Woodland Hills, CA. Harlow B. Hopkins, '31 reports from wishes" to all the brothers. Alex lives in Clinton, NY that he got a Christmas card from Oliver Scott, '36. Oliver says he sees Lloyd Sanford,'35, and Don Pickard, '35, Paul K. Houpt, '66, is associate professor of mechanical engineering at MIT. He is Robert G. Averill, '44, is director of fleet sales, STEYR Trans Bus of America Corp. in Portland, ME. Founder of Beta Upsilon Chapter ( U. of Vt.) and is president GENTRO and the Automobile Club of college relations with Satellite Business Systems in McLean, VA. Reports C.A. "Chip" Carroll, '62, and Mike Chateauneuf, '64, are both working in the Wash ington, D.C. area. Pierce Covert ^UMI>^EWS to Syracuse two or three days a month to attend meetings of Syracuse Research Corp., Syracuse Chiefs Baseball Club, cut National Bank and would like to hear from Bob "Foot" Whiteford. often. Oliver lives in Juno Beach, FL. -4 that he is there for the winter. He returns Gordon K. Haggett, '62, lives in Norfolk, VA and recently became director of to Fiji sports and watch us roll! Intramural Chairman twenties. (We will print it in a future edi tion of the ORANGE FIJI.) Syracuse. He has a granddaughter atS.U. Our cross-country running team, led by Our two Fiji football teams played well but just missed making the finals. Richard H. Meyer, '23 lives in Westhampton Beach, NY and sent along a picture postcard of how the house looked in the- Royal L. O'Day, '36, writes from Florida Dey Demarest, '55, manages the a/c, plumbing & htg. for Canfield Saugert Brian D. Dillon, '80, is a field underwriter selling l ife and health insurance in Cape Elizabeth, ME. Brian reports he sees Sims McGrath, '82, regularly. Would like to hear from Jeff Cahill, Skip Hidlay, Chuck Dudley and Greg Jeddis. Brian is an offi standing in any sport to date. lit, working on computers and robotics and lives in Winchester, MA. Thomas H. King,'56,from Stamford, CT. says hello to all the brothers. Alan W. Larson, '60, is proud of son Craig, '86, (a member of the current cab inet of Sigma Nu Chapter). Alan returned for Homecoming Weekend and "found the house is in the same condition as 25 years ago . . . no better, no worse . . . amazing!" Alan lives in Westport, CT. Alex D. Trumble, '30, sends his "best Kenmore, NY. Arthur A. Ullman, '31, reports he is a Life Loyal Fiji and has been retired since 1971. He has been married for 52 years and has four children, 11 grandchildren with six in college now (but no Fijis. . . at least not yet!). Art lives in Winter Park, FL. A young man across the road just became a brother at the University of Georgia. Art gave him his old white star recogni tion pin to wear after he was pledged. Another Fiji from Tulane lives down the street. How about you? What are you doing that can be shared with us? Please keep us ad vised of your latest address to save wasted postage. Thank you!