.1 A The Alpha Phiji News "a,. ■ ■ 'A Michigan Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Universi^of Volume III, No. 3 February, 1984 Ann Arbor, Michigan ALPHA PHI HOSTSSECTION XIX CONVENTION 90th NORRIS PIG DINNER A TREMENDOUS SUCCESS Fiji's Unite in 1885-1905 - The Founding Years p. 4-5. Graduates return for October Extravaganza Ann Arbor Alpha Phi hosted its 90th Nofris Pig Dinner on October 1, with graduates and wives returning to Ann Arbor for The need often arises throughout the academic semester to consult with Phi Gams from all regions of the country the regarding chapter administration, finances, pledge education, and other areas of chapter interest. Fortunately, Charles Grove - Co-Founder of the Alpha Phi Chapter held its first forum on November 12. Alpha Phi Rush Impressive Once again. Phi Gamma Delta hosted one of the most successful visiting brothers rushes during Fall term on the Michigan campus. After five evenings of intense rush, the Fiji's had emerged with another impressive pledge class. With approximately 100 brothers from the four chapters in attendance, one of the more hectic rushes in recent the meeting was called to order by turnouts chapter. The convention then slowly broke into informal discussions regar ding issues specifically affecting each of the four chapters. A brunch was then prepared for all brothers, followed by informal tours of the chapter house. After discussions and brunch were complete, brothers headed to Michigan Stadium in a mass to witness a Wolverine romping of Purdue. Presently on the drawing board is a proposed joint Covention between Sec tion XIX and one other Phi Gam Sec tion, to be held in Toronto. Such a meeting should be of benefit to all chapters in attendance. After graduate and undergraduate awards, songs from A1 "Wildcat" Wall, and the introduction of each graduate in attendance. Master of Ceremonies Robert Webster ('53) introduced our featured speaker Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Williams ('39). G. Mennen Rush Chairman Bill Cowden ('84) successfully lead the chapter through Brother Calhoun, who welcomed each visiting brother to the Michigan stories and memories! The beautiful roast beef dinner followed. Western Ontario) met at 707 Oxford Brother Calhoun welcomes of serenade full of energy, and a delicious on that day to discuss in small groups the relative issues presently confron ting each chapter. celebration Alpha Phi's graced our presence with a Chief Leo Calhoun ('50), Section XIX Fiji chapters composing Section XIX (Michigan, Michigan State, GMI, and festive cocktail party, where all in attendance were given the opportunity to share the concept of "sections" in Phi Gam ma Delta allows for such a forum to occur. Under the direction of Section annual brotherhood and friendship. The evening opened with a giant Chief Justice Williams Speaks memory. With incredibly high rush brothers often relied on graduate recommendations in for mulating the Fall '83 pledge class. The fourteen carefully selected men began their pledge education program under the direction of Brad Qua ('84) and Jim Yagle ('84). After a successful and carefully coordinated term, pledges returned to Ann Arbor of January 5 to wind-down their pledge- ship, culminating in a program entitled "Delta Week". This concept, ad vocated by the International Fraterni ty, introduced and instilled in each pledge the true meaning of "brother", and Phi Gamma Delta. Delta Week ended with positive results. Alpha Phi now stands as a chapter with fourteen new-energetic faces, ready and aimed to "press on!" Brother Williams addressed the gathering of undergraduates, graduates, and family on the fraternity as a motivating factor in his life. Brother Williams conjured memories of Walter B. Rea ('22), then Michigan Dean of Men, and other memories of Alpha Phi which would guide him through life. More significantly, however. Brother Williams told the audience of undergraduates to "moti vate"; to search within themselves to discover not only the true meaning of Phi Gamma Delta, but also enjoy life with all their energy. Brother Williams' speech capped a great weekend for the undergraduates, fifty graduates and their wives who participated. Phi Gamma Delta is in deed, "not for college days alone." \r\nFebruary, 1984 Page 2 THE ALPHA PHIJI NEWS ALMQUIST ADDRESSES GRADUATES PRESIDENTIAL REPORT Field Secretary Michael A. Lucas (Bradley '83) concluded his visit of the Alpha Phi Chapter on December 5 with ALPHA PHIJI NEWS a well-researched conclusion: Michigan is, indeed, an excellent chapter. While excelling in areas of graduate relations, rush, hospitality, leadership, chapter enthusiasm, unity The Alpha Phiji News is published triannually by the Alpha Phi chapter of and tone. Alpha Phi must still rebuild in three areas; committee structure, Phi Gamma Delta, 707 Oxford Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104. pledge education and ritual. Heeding House Corporation Members that upon activiation, new initiates will be able to step directly into the mainstream of the chapter. With three officers (President, Treasurer, this recommendation. Alpha Phi has Secretary), pledge committees will be wasted no time restructuring these three areas. With strategy established, Brotherhood, Sorority Relations, organized to encompass areas of George Shaffer('46) President Michigan intends to convert these Social Service, and House Project. Arthur Albin('79) Treasurer weaknesses into chapter strengths by Meetings will run according to rules of Parliamentary procedure, in fashion similiar to an Alpha Phi chapter meeting. The Delta Week concept ad vocated by the International Fraternity shall "prime" pledges in a positive, 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) Paul Bisaro{'83) Board of Chapter Advisers Tim Hill('82) April 30. Rejuvenation of Committee System Committee restructure shall begin with the newly-elected Cabinet. A Cabinet/Committee Chairman retreat will run early Winter term to formulate Chris Cartwright('79) not only specific committee goals, but Scott Paris('68) Robert Evans{'53) William Wilson('81) John Bisaro('78) chapter objectives as well. The creation of four new committees should add Paul Bisaro('83) needed strength to the system. The Public Relations committee, with Chapter Officers Scott E. Almquist('85) President William J. Fasel('85) Treasurer Mark A. Palmer('85) . . . greek, university, and community sub Recording Secretary George J. Reindel IV('85) . . . Corresponding Secretary Thomas A. Raar('85) Historian Alpha Phiji News George J. ReindellV Scott E. Almquist Editor Editor committees shall be formed to create a positive fraternity image to the entire constructive manner to be a Phi Gam ma Delta. An increase in pledge tone is the goal of this new structure. The Phi Gamma Delta ritual shall be properly practiced by the Michigan chapter. With a newly refurbished chapter room and the discovery of Alpha Phi's original charter, the stage is set. Officers, as well as all brothers, have been educated in the meaning and Ann Arbor area. A House Restoration proper execution of the Fiji ritual, and committee will perform their duties accordingly. A trip to Michigan is on the agenda will formulate and in vestigate all areas of the house for possible remodeling and maintenance. for Field Secretary Lucas during Spring The Phi Gamma Delta special commit tee on IFC will take form in early January-February, attempting to place '84. Upon his arrival, we intend to pre sent a Phi Gamma Delta chapter with three new strengths, and a chapter in tent upon becoming a leader within the a qualified Phi Gam in the presidency, and to add vigor to that incredibly International Fraternity. stagnate greek organization. Plans Attention Graduate Brothers! The Centennial Committee needs your help— Contact George J; Reindel IV at "707" if you want to get involved! geared toward Alpha Phi's 100th An niversary shall find organization within the newly-formed Centennial Committee, as we begin the countdown Fraternally, Scott E. Almquist('85) Chapter President Perge! to November, 1985. We anticipate these plans to add new life to Alpha Phi's committee structure. Michigan s long-time pride, pledge education, will also undergo a major facelift. The desire to increase pledge "tone" will be a goal achieved through a new pledge committee structure and "Delta Week". A pledge minicommittee system will be structured so Mark Your Calender! 91st Norris Pig Dinner October 6, 1984 Family Invited \r\nFebruary, 1984 Pages THE ALPHA PHIJI NEWS UNDERGRADUATE PHI GAMS MAINTAIN CHAPTER EXCELLENCE Chapter House Restoration Social Calender Active Shrosbree are members of the Friars as Continues at 707 Oxford Once again. Phi Gamma Delta at the University of Michigan was very socially active this past fall. The term began with our traditional canoe trip well. Our new president, Scott E. Almquist ('85) was a Student Coordinator for the Business Intern Program and Our new Corresponding Secretary, Geroge J. Reindel IV is presently in Last fall, the Alpha Phi Chapter underwent many structural changes. First of all, the old house was com pletely rewired, eliminating the poten tial danger which can often result from inadequate, aged wiring and improper fuse boxes. Brand new circuit breakers on all floors were added, and new elec trical outlets in many of the old rooms were installed. The Chapter room also experienced an improvement, as new "active" seating was constructed (making it all uniform), which was, along with the floors, fully carpeted. Our new Recor ding Secretary, Mark Palmer('85) should be congradulated for his fine ef forts in leading this restoration. Other Chapter improvements in clude the new "Royal Purple" carpeting between Junior and Senior Study, and the complete renovation of the televi sion room. Projected for Winter term '84 will be new indoor/outdoor down the Huron river with Little Sisters and other Sorority friends. Around rush, the Chapter sponsored two very successful "friends" parties and our new pledges, coupled with the brothers themselves, enjoyed being "carried in" by the ADPi's. One of the fall social highlights must include our "carrying in" of the Alpha Phi Pledges. Forty-two Alpha Phi's were escorted from their house to "707" by seventy candle-holding Phi Gams. Other fall parties included bashes with the Chi Omega's, the Tri Delt's, volved in the American Culture Under graduate Association, the Political Science Undergraduate Association, and the Michigan Republican Society. Brother Sean Martin('84), and Steve Pazol('86) are currently working on the all student run publication Consider. Numerous other brothers are involved in Engineering societies and Business School organizations. All the actives at "707" are proud of these campus leaders and hope to encourage even greater involvement next year. ADPi's and the traditional Pi Phi/Fiji Christmas Pledge party. With our Lit tle Sister's program we had an outdoor cocktail party, "Dooley's" bar night and the Christmas Banquet. The Chapter now looks forward to Grass Fiji's Work for National Philanthropies Skirt '84. Under the direction of Social Service Chariman Brian Henderson('86), Phi carpeting for the "foosball" area, hopefully a new stove for the kitchen, and a Chapter Computer. Gamma Delta, together with Chi Omega, raised 1000 dollars for the Na tional Institute for Burn Medicine. The Victories Accumulate for money was raised from the selling of Fiji Athletes five tons of pumpkins and the success of this event can be attributed largely to Fall term '83 saw a difinite improve ment for Alpha Phiji Athletics at 707. This can be attributed to strong show ings in football, as both A and B teams reached the A bracket playoffs. The cross country team, wrestling and racquetball squads all finished in the top efforts fo Brothers Kim The Active's enjoying "carry in" Brother's sponsor needy family Maintaining Active Role Also this fall, every brother per sonally contributed two dollars a piece to sponsor a "needy" family during the Christmas and New Year Holiday season. The Alpha Phi Chapter hopes five intramural places. Brother Jim Minns ('84), Fiji Athletic the Fong('84), John Schierloh('84) and Kurt Wolak('84). Director, is even more optimistic about on Campus Winter term, for Phi Gamma Delta has proven in the past to always do better The past 1983 academic term has here then in the fall. Our 1983 first been marked by many Phi Gams place finishing basketball team returns within this year with three of the five starters Brother Ron Weiner ('84) is currently university organizations. to increase this type of smaller scale philanthropic Activity during the 1984 academic year. Currently in the works is the third from last year's squad, and these two Advertising Sales Director for the annual Phi Gamma Delta/Pi Beta Phi to three vacancies will be filled by new Michigan Daily, and Brother Orlando "Jello Jump", where we hope to raise Fiji recruits who have extensive basket ball experience. Due to our usual strong showing in foul shooting, volleyball, and water Cabrera('84) is Vice-President of the 5,000 Michigan Political Science Under Dystrophy Association. Co-Chairmen Tom Raar('85) and Bill Fasel('85) are presently organizing numerous com mittees, and the Chapter as a whole is graduate Association. There are three Phi Gams in the polo, the Alpha Phiji's expect to finish Michigan Men's Glee Club, Tim Eaton out the academic year among the top ('84), Bob Shrosbree('84), and Dave Cole('86). Both Brother Eaton and three fraternities on campus. dollars for the Muscular very enthusiastic for this mid-April event. \r\nTHE ALPHA PHIJI NEWS February, 1984 A Century of Excellence Alpha Phi in 1902; Recoloniza' The Alpha Phi Chapter will celebrate its 100th anniversary with the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta on November 14, 1985. Beginning Winter term 1984, a centennial committee composed of undergraduates and graduates will be established in order to prepare for this future anniversary. The goal of this com mittee is to make Alpha Phi's 100th the most prosperous and memorable event tion and a Return to Tradition- Though the later years of the nine teenth century had passed without a Phi Gam chapter at the University of Michigan, the early years of the twen ever within the international Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta. Because an event such as this will cap off a "centennial" history which has been comprised of many once great and still great Phi Gams, the Alpha Phiji News will center its next five tieth century had succeeded m eradicating this initial Fraternal loss. Due to the courageous efforts ot issues on a chronological histroical plan which encompasses the changes, events and influential brothers that have characterized this history. Many of the names and faces of our founding brothers have long since been forgotten, but their in itial courage, motivaiton, and hard work have produced results which can still be seen today within the walls of "707", Alpha Phi currently stands as a symbol of overall excellence on Michigan's campus and within the international Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta. Brother Henry E. Riggs(Kansas 86), William R. Ryan('03), Frederick C. Purcell('03) and many other Phi Gam brothers, the Alpha Phi Chapter was reestablished on October 10, 1902. Henry E. Riggs described this evening as follows: ALPHA PHI AND THE'TRYING YEARS" -1885-1895; A PERIOD OF FOUNDATION AND DECLINE "Promptly at eight o'clock the party entered the G.A.R. hall, which was tastefully decorated with Fraternity purple and banners and national col The Colonization of Phi Gamma Delta The "Valley of the Shadow" ors. Brother Riggs of Kansas, ns The first seven years of Alpha Phi Legate, assisted by brothers Goodwills (Washington and Jefferson), Ormand were very "trying" as other Fraternities (Wooster), Thatcher (Ohio Wesleyan) ma Delta received its official charter on at Michigan were not kindly disposed and Thorpe (Illinois), initiated the can November to giving us recognition, and Fiji was going through what has been called the didates into the secrets of the Fraterni "valley of the shadow". The chapter the newly elected officers." at the University of Michigan The Alpha Phi Chapter of Phi Gam 14, 1885. Two men, members of the Delta Chapter at Bucknell, transferred to Michigan in the fall of 1884 and they were the guiding/motivating force for our foun ding; they were Jonathon Heaton and Charles Grove. These brothers in teracted and received support from three others. Otto Neglespach from Ohio State, Alphonso Newcomer from Cornell, James Beaty Owens from Get tysburg, and all of them together form ed the basis of Alpha Phi. The Chapter was officially installed on Monday evening, December 7, 1885. occupied four different houses between 1885-1895, making it difficult not only for perspective rushee's to see Phi Gamma Delta as a permanent, positive force on the University of Michigan Campus, but this also created internal cohesian problems for the actives themselves. In 1892, the chapter did begin to show signs of prosperity, with a rise in the number of initiates but this surge would be short lived. The problem of Affiliates On January 11, 1895, the eightieth member was added to the roles, and in The Alpha Phiji's of 1885 Jonathon Heaton Elmer G. Willyoung Alphonso G. Newcomer David B. Dywer the spring of that same year the chapter voted to discontinue. The reason: Alpha Phi had become composed of After becoming established, the chapter was strongly advised to refrain from affiliating men from other chapters and to keep itself distinctly a group of Michigan Men. Numerous toasts were later given to the men responsible for bringing Alpha Phi back, and the evening closed with "several good old Fiji songs and a hear ty yell." Brother Riggs once again summed up the feeling perfectly when he stated: "Phi Gamma Delta at Michigan, commands the respect of the faculty and student body . . . Alpha Phi is now beyond all danger, and with such en thusiasm as fills her members she should give a good account of herself." too many affiliates, each of whom Charles B. Stevens wished the chapter to be run as was the Edwin D. Peifer Andrew R. Cunningham Frank E. Buman J. Beatty Owens Harmon St. Clair Otto Neglespach one from which he came. In other Edwin B. Patterson could not get along with one another. So, the charter, constitution, and the Charles E. Grove ty, organized the chapter, and installed words, nobody could see 'eye to eye' on Fraternity policy and thus, they list of members were put away and the 'The Beginning of tradition" Alpha Phi chapter closed its doors for seven years. Henry E. Riggs '02 Kansas '86 John R. .4Ilen '95 First Alpha Phi Board President 1902 \r\nFebruary, 1984 Page 5 THE ALPHA PHIJI NEWS FINDING A HOME half mile from campus and one and a half miles from the downtown business center. Young Charles Spooner('05) wrote, "Everything (around 707) is in a state of natural beauty, with all the ef fectiveness of rolling ground and oak During the years of 1902-1905, the Alpha Phi Chapter occupied two dif ferent houses; one was located on 643 South Thayer St. and the other one at 624 Packard St. Even though both homes were well liked by the undergraduates, they could not pro vide the necessary space for a rapidly growing Phi Gam membership; the search for a permanent residence was a main concern during these early years. 1902 edition of the Phi Gamma Delta, trees, with here and there a beautiful (a chapter correspondence from Morris residence on the top of a knoll." The A. Hall,) offers an interesting insight to the overall fraternal lifestyle. He states. house itself was believed to have been built at the end of the nineteenth cen Alpha Phiji's 1902 In terms of the undergraduate lifestyle, the Alpha Phiji's were involv ed in nearly every organization or ac tivity on Michigan's campus at the time. The following exerpt from the tury, making it today between eighty and ninety years old; the external stone structure and the interior wood floors (now perserved) attest to this old age, and "707" is still stronger then ever. The new Alpha Phi Chapter sends greetings to her sister chapters in Phi Gamma Delta, and sincerely hopes she will be found worthy of a place with them. Having a good bunch to begin with, and a number of equally good fellows to choose from, she can at least say that her prospects for soon taking a high rank here are of the best. The sixteen men that we start with are very representative of the diver sity of university life. Beginning with These two houses were later demolish ed as a result of structural deteriora our seniors, the best bunch of students in an institution that has no tion. Fortunately we still have pictures of them as indicated below. "707" in 1905 "707 is the place for me. My gosh darn home. My Fraternity" scholarship marks, through our politicians and athletes, all are good fellows and good Fiji s. On Varsity Track, Brothers Kellogg, Wait, and Hall do us Fraternity life in the Early Years honor, brother Kellogg being the Fraternities at the University of Michigan between 1885-1905 were two mile record. (On class football) brother Purcell is playing on the mainly senior engineers, brother Wait on the junior Lits., while brothers considered as 'literary' societies. Due to this academic orienta tion, the undergraduate/faculty rela tionship was central to the success or failure of a particular fraternity. In 643 South Thayer (1902-1903) Alpha Phi's case, these relations had been "intimate and most cordial". The faculty members(John R. Allen, Henry E. Riggs, Herbert C. Sadler, James B. Club . . . Brother Hall is athletic editor of the "Wolverines", the best of the weeklies. the guiding force and spirit of these Phi The Road to "707" for a permanent residence ended when the home of a Doctor Hutchins, located at 707 Ox ford road, was purchased by the Alpha Phi Board in April of 1905. The house was located in an ideal district, only a prominent member of the fencing club, one of the younger athletic organizations. Brother Frank Goodrich is president of the Normal many others) were invited to weekly Sunday dinners and also acted as party between 1902-1905 can be attributed to The search Smith, Hall carry the ball for the junior engineers. . . .Brother Ralph Goodrich is a Pollack, Alfred S. Worthin, . . . and chaperones. The success of our chapter 624 Packard (1903-1905) holder of the western inter-collegiate Brother Stevens is one of the stars on the 'varsity mandolin club', as well as secretary of the glee club. Gam Professors on the undergraduates Around "Stevie" as a center we have themselves. grouped quite a neat little musical organization, which often discourses Table of 1902 Actives William R. Ryan.('04} FredR. Stevens,{'03} Nelson A. Kellogg,('04} Q. Burns Otis,{'03) Morris A. Hall,('04} Mark H. Gregg,('04) Dene E. Polglase,('03) Fred C, Purcell,('03) William E. Post,('04} Francis L.D, Goodrich. Ralph D, Goodrich,('03} Albert], Becker,('03} Donald D. Smith,('04} R.D. Williamson,('02) Guy L. Wait,('04) Lewis L, Forsythe,('04} Ralph W. Street,('06} sweet music to us, or keeps us awake nights with their practicing. . . , We find that we obtain instant recognition from the older well established Fraternities. At the elec tion of the toastmaster for the Continued on Page 7 \r\nTHE ALPHA PHIJI NEWS February, 1984 News From Graduate Brothers 47 Thom„ V. Tom Fox" Heaton is a ^16 Samuel E. Emmons,P.O. Box 210, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida 32082, is a retired Foreign Service Officer. 1968. Brother Emmons' wife, Real Estate Broker, and recently completed a Business Opportunity Appraiser Course, now helping to establish a Business Opportunity Peggy, died in 1983, after 64 years of a happy marriage. Board. He has been living in Florida since Section of the San Jose Real Estate '53 Robert W. Carr is married, with '25 Stewart H. Hulse, 965 Woodmere Drive, Westfield, N.J. 07090, is five children, and is a Principal. retired from the Exxon Corpora tion, and has three children. Phi Gamma Delta '27 Phil Pfaffmann, is retired, enjoying '62 Alan J. "Stengs" Stenger is Pro fessor of Business Logistics at Pen nsylvania State University, and is President of MAS Associates. He is married with three children. '65 Tom Eames is Manager of Product Marketing for Robinson Nugent, Inc. Brother Eames is married and '65 Charles L. Wildman is a Pastor other seniors citizens." with Vine Congregational Church in Lincoln, Nebraska. His days '31 T. HoUister Mabley is retired and enjoying a new home in the great since Ann Arbor have included marriage, two children, advertis Northwest, where he and his wife golf and sail year around. ing work for the Chicago SunTimes, Daily News, to Lake Forest College, the Divinity School of Yale University and pastorates in Florida, Connecticut, Illinois and '31 Sherwood A. Upton is retired, en joying time with wife Louise and the El Niguel Country Club. E. Sweet is Promotion, and has a wife and two children. has three boys. life, and "shotting the bull with the '34 Waldo '57 Barry MacKay works in Sports tomnr! Professor Emeritus at the University of Michigan and served the Alpha Phi Chapter as Purple Legionnaire in Nebraska. "...not for college day's alone" '68 Paul Shirley is an Orthopedic '53 James M. MUler Jr., 2011 Glendale, a Consultant to the USFL, NASL, ASL, Kansas City Royals, Olym Surgeon in Sports Medicine. He is '61, '62. '38 John C. Thorn III is presently a Rancher, and has 4 children. Executive with a Marketing Ser '39 Charles W."BUI" Crowe is retired from El du Pont de Nemours and vices Agency. His son, James III, is an Eagle Scout with three Palms. Northbrook, IL 60062, is a Sales Company, enjoying retirement and the opportunity to travel. He is also a Vestryman and Lay reader for the local Episcopal Church, and also a hospital volunteer. Wife, Joan, is very active in com petitive women's curling. Daughter Brooke, is a professional babysit ter, and a high school sophomore. Brother Miller is a Scoutmaster '43 Lyons M. "Tiger" Howland is a and an active member of the Chicago Curling Club. Market Research Consultant. His pic Gymnastics Team. Paul has also been appointed Medical Direc tor of the AAU 1984 Junior Olym pics and Chairman of the Florida Sports Committee. '70 Roger A. Keats, 507 Old Green Bay Road, Glencoe, IL 60022, is a Republican State Senator and Businessman. '74 Marc Lohela is a Sales Manager, and has a wife and three kids. father Glenn(T7) was a Mich- '55 Clair E. Cox is Professor and igauma, is 89 and still going strong. Tiger is on the Planning of the United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania and on the Board of two mental health agencies. He is Chairman of Urology at the University of Tennessee, is mar ried, and has four children. '57 James H. "Sugar Jim" Davies is employed with a Manufacturer's Representative Agency. His in also helping a group at LaSalle College in Philadelphia to colonize a Phi Gamma Delta Chapter. terests include basketball and foot juries occuring senior year. Dan ball officiating in the high school and college ranks. can be contacted at 83 California Ave, Venice, CA 90291. Committee and Board of Trustees Chapter Directory coming. For any recent change of address Please contact the Chapter so we can change our records. Marc participated in the delivery of the newest addition to the Lohela family: twins. '80 Dan Schimpke is a Mercedes Colli sion Repairman, and is now fully recovered from serious rugby in RUSH RECOMMENDATIONS? Send to Scott E. Almquist, Chapter President 707 Oxford Rd., Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104 \r\nFebruary, 1984 Page? THE ALPHA PHIJI NEWS MICHIGAN GEARS PHI GAMS INDUCTED 707 Club Update FOR THE FUTURE INTO MICHIGAN HALL OF FAME We would like to thank the The University of Michigan, on Oc tober 14, 1983, initiated a great effort Michigan Phi following . . . Gams, Elmer Gedeon('39) and Dick Wakefield('48), geared toward the future success of our institution. "A Heritage of Leadership: received perhaps their greatest honor The Campaign for Michigan" will at as athletes on October 21, 1983, when tempt to raise $160 million from a both men were elected to the Michigan variety of private sources to "increase Hall of Honor. The sixth Annual Hall of Honor endowment and to fund construction and renovation of facilities." The five-year campaign, as an nounced by University President Harold Shapiro, shall operate under former President Gerald R. Ford as Honorary Chairman, and Michigan Regent Robert E. Nederlander, cam paign chairman. The campaign objec tive will be split exactly in half, allocating $80 million to both facilities Phi Chapter over the past 4 months. We greatly appreciate each dollar, and even more, the thought behind each donation. nine former For any brother to be eligible for the Wolverine greats for thier contribu tions to intercollegiate athletics. 707 Club, all that is needed is a con tribution of $50 or more to the Alpha Banquet recognized Athletes are selected on basis of con tribution as an athlete or coach to the Phi Chapter. In return for your dona Athletic Department, and in doing so, enhancing the image and reputation of tion, we will be happy to send this 8"xl0" black and white photograph of the chapter house. the University. Brother Elmer Gedeon Ervin "Dick" Hurst Thomas Anderle was a three year letterman (as flanker) at Robert S. Bradley Mrs. James K. Posther and endowment. A number of facilities have been in Michigan. His final two PIR "^^1 cluded in the $80 million project drive. years at the University The Schools of Business Administra he mixed track and tion, Chemical Sciences, Engineering, baseball, setting Ameri Music, the Eye Center, Replacement Hospital, and Tappan Hall renovation can records in the 70 and 75-yard high are projects included in the $80 million The following brothers each have contributed at least $50 to the Alpha Douglas R. Murray Robert Webster Kurt Mayrand Sean Fitzgerald ^ hurdles and batting .320 as a Wolverine in those respective sports. Gedeon, signed with the Washington drive. Endowment, of course, shall also receive $80 million from the drive. En Senators, playing outfield in 1939. Gedeon became the first major league baseball player to be decorated dowed professorships, research and teaching professorships, junior faculty for military bravery in World War II. appointments, scholarships and He was killed in action April 20, 1944. graduate fellowships, as well as en dowment for teaching, research and libraries, are included in the drive. Alexander Haig visits Ann Arbor As sophomore at Michigan in 1941, Morris A. Hall Exerpt Brother Dick Wakefield helped lead the Wolverines to the Western Conference Continued from page 5 Championship. He became baseball's Freshman first "bonus baby" in '41, when he sign Fraternity affair, quite a heated discussion took place as to whether Banquet, strictly a Several national political figures visited Ann Arbor during the Fall Ses ed with the Detroit Tigers. sion, as well. Former Secretary of State way up through the ed to a vote. The discussion ended Alexander Haig was greeted in November to shouts and protest before minor leagues, and in 1942 was selected Texas favorably for us. a lecture at Rackham Auditorium, on League MVP. He finish- the future of America's Foreign Policy. ed runner-up for the Democratic American League batting crown in 1943, and lead the league in Presidential candidates George McGovern and Gary Hart also visited Ann Arbor, a stop on the cam paign trails. Michigan should continue to make headlines in the coming months in the Wakefield worked his or not the new Fraternity was entitl '44, with a .356 average. Michigan Phi Gams take a great pride in the accomplishments of continued pursuit of academic ex Brothers Gedeon and Wakefield. Moreover, we were proud to be in the cellence. audience honored. as our brothers were Brother Halls account certainly il lustrates and typifies the Phi Gam lifestyle during the early years of the twentieth century. In his description, a very active Alpha Phi chapter can be seen, with a strong underlying brotherhood between all its members. Phi Gamma Delta at the University of Michigan was here to stay. The May edition of the Alpha Phiji News will continue this historical trend, as we will focus on the years 1905-1925. \r\nFebruary, 1984 Page 8 THE ALPHA PHIJI NEWS I f f 5 f r I f 35 i ri t k The Alpha Phiji's of 1955 The Alpha Phiji's of 1983 PHI GAMMA DELTA AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN (1885-1985) A CENTURY OF EXCELLENCE ALPHA PHI of PHI GAMMA DELTA 707 Oxford Rd. Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U. S. POSTAGE BULK MAILING PAID ANN ARBOR, MICH. PERMIT NO. 32