S P R I N G 2 0 1 5 Nu Omega News Phi Gamma Delta OK University of Oklahoma Norman, Graduate Spotlight Nu Omega brother, Clay Bennett will be entertaining the 2014 cabinet at an Oklahoma City Thunder game on Friday, February 6th. Nu Omega Chapter in Action The Nu Omega Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta at the University of Oklahoma is committed to the continual pursuit of excellences in areas of scholarship, fraternity, and self. New Purple Legionnaire, Sam Talley has made tremendous strides in improving chapter orientations and has brought a renewed, fresh focus to the chapter’s goals. We look for a continual build off our newly implemented foundation, and are fortunate for his leadership. Save the Date! Norris Pig Dinner March 7th, 2015 Graduates and undergraduates, save the date of March 7th for the Annual Norris Pig Dinner. This formal dinner will be held at Remington Park & Casino. Please RSVP at http://oupigdinner.weebly.com The 2014 cabinet, which includes, Alexander Anderson, Mitch Winkler, Alex Kingslinger, Thomas Renouard and Keith Fritschen will be granted full access to the locker room and team events leading up to the game. Brother Bennett will be treating the undergraduate brothers to his personal owners suite along with tickets on the floor! The undergraduate brothers would like to thank brother Bennett and brother Everest in advance for what will surely be an enjoyable evening! \r\nNU OMEGA NEWS SPRING 2015 A Letter from the President Graduate Brothers: This semester looks to be anther exciting one for Phi Gamma Delta. The combined efforts of our generous alumni and previous leadership of this chapter have provided us with a rejuvenated set of goals. There are great opportunities for our members this coming semester. Our goals remain the same: increase campus involvement, become a top house in academics, and improve in the areas of philanthropy and community service. We continue to strive to be a top awards winner in OU’s Standards of Excellence. Furthermore, we are constantly working towards our ultimate goal to become a Cheney Cup winner by our centennial in 2016. We believe we are one of the best FIJI chapters in the nation and it is time for us to prove it. Brotherhood in the house is as strong as ever. The fall pledge class brought a lot more than just numbers. They are enthusiastic about FIJI and eagerly volunteer to help better the fraternity. The commitment the Nu Omega Chapter has from the oldest alumni to the youngest member is something very unique. I look forward to the future accomplishments of this chapter and have never been prouder to be a Phi Gam. Fraternally, Thomas Renouard Chapter President- Nu Omega Chapter Phi Gamma Delta University of Oklahoma 2 \r\nNU OMEGA NEWS SPRING 2015 Chapter Committees Since the installment of Chapter Committees, we have seen a more cohesive team unit across the board. Various committees look to take all fall projects, and put them into action! Philanthropy/Community Service The Nu Omega Chapter had a tremendous turnout at Phi Gam Slam from various fraternities; sororities, multi cultural clubs and other OU affiliated organizations. Our philanthropic presence within OU is progressive and continual. Scholarship Brotherhood The existence of scholarship within this chapter is stronger then ever. Improvement has been evident over the course of the last few semesters, and we believe this to be attributed to our firmly implemented scholarship plan. The brothers hope to target and recruit more quality young men who display a scholarship driven focus. Of course, the support of the brother Curtis Mewbourne endowed scholarship fund will always highlight scholarship excellence! Brotherhood is what keeps this fraternity constantly moving and growing. This fall, the members put together an OU football watch party, which was made possible, by the accommodations of our backyard. The attendance was perfect, as the event was a great opportunity for members of all classes to interact and enjoy OU football. Retreat This fall the Nu Omega chapter held its first annual chapter retreat. The attendance of all members aided in the facilitation of a productive and entertaining day. Various members enjoyed constructive conversation with alumni on areas of potential improvement. It was a day of unity, brotherhood and progression. 3 \r\nNU OMEGA NEWS SPRING 2015 Please Welcome our Newest Phi Gams Jackson Biggs Austin Miller Alex Campbell Jonathan Olay Zachary Carlton Hayden Redmon McCall Casey Lucas Rhea Jackson Clouse Cameron Scott Matthew Crabtree Ethan Segall Jacob Dalton George Sellers Jacob Fluid Joshua Shumway Kylar Gee Robert Sieling Nicholas Gunzelman Carter Skeen Cameron Hanan Alston Smith Chandler Hiatt Jordan Tobolka Johnathan Higgins David Toner Zachary Hyman David Wenger Ronald Jewell Carl West Thomas Jones Evan Williamson Will Knox Colton Woith Jeremy Leach Corey Yaguchi Ty Lopez Whitmell Martin 4 \r\nNU OMEGA NEWS SPRING 2015 Nu Omega Cabinet Officers Thomas RenouardPresident Thomas Renouard is a junior, energy management major from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Bentley graduated from Heritage Hall High School in the class of 2012. Thomas is excited and honored about effectively running the Nu Omega chapter. Travis AlfordTreasurer Travis Alford is a sophomore, biology major from Highland Park, Texas. Travis graduated from Highland Park High School in the class of 2013. Travis hopes to keep watch over the finances of the chapter, taking the chapter to higher levels. Jake FreiburgerCorresponding Secretary Jake Freiburger is a sophomore, petroleum engineer major from Houston, Texas. Jake graduated from Seven Lakes High School in the class of 2013. Jake hopes to create a network for graduates and undergraduate Phi Gams. Derek MeissnerHistorian Derek Meisgner is a sophomore, energy management major from Plano, Texas. Derek graduated from Jesuit College preparatory in the class of 2013. Derek hopes to maintain the historical records of this prestigious fraternity. Brent JanssRecording Secretary Brent Jans is a sophomore, fiancé and accounting major from Highland Park, Texas. Brent graduated from Highland Park High School in the class of 2013. Brent hopes to win several fraternity awards and expand our influence on campus. See web portal for 24/7 access to our cabinet 5 \r\nNU OMEGA NEWS SPRING 2015 Pledge Class 2014 Making a Positive Impact on the Norman Community ` The 2014 fall pledge class of the Nu Omega Chapter has been hard at work in the Norman community upon signing Phi Gamma Delta. The pledge class participated in Phi Gam Slam, Shackathon, Habitat for Humanity Build, and the Theta 5k. join. They mutually had an interest in all being apart of an organization that left such a positive mark on the local community. Phi Gam Slam was held this past semester at the chapter house for the first time in years. The event was a hit! The attendance ranged from varies students at OU enrolled in fraternities, sororities, multicultural clubs and more. The event rose upwards of two thousand dollars! This years pledge class has taken the initiative towards campus involvement. They have been encouraged to follow the path of their brothers before them in joining at least one student organization. Their approach has been tremendous, as the entire class has become actively involved in three to five organizations. On the early, bitterly cold morning of November 8th the entire pledge class showed their support at the Theta 5k. The freshmen were bundled up and ready to run! Aside from their participation, the Nu Omega Chapter internally raised and donated over one thousand dollars, earning platinum level sponsorship. As an organization, we always enjoy any opportunity to be of service to anyone that is giving back or making a difference within the community. As pledge class president, Kylar Gee instilled accountability and timeliness among the new pledge class. He helped orchestrate several brotherhood events, including a father son golf tournament. This pledge class work as a unit, and we expect great things to come from them in the future. The pledge class participated in shackathon, a philanthropy event which raised funds for the United Way of Norman. In this event, the pledge class was required to build a shack and raise money on campus. The pledge class received first place in donations and rose over eight hundred dollars total! Habitat for Humanity is an on campus organization here at OU, and this pledge class took the initiative of having everyone 6 \r\nNU OMEGA NEWS SPRING 2015 Oklahoma City Graduate Chapter Nu Omega Phi Gama Delta is on the move, and is excited about the potential surrounding a graduate chapter. Ken Carson and Carl Gibson have been working hard and diligently to plan events and expand the chapter. The reality is that Phi Gama Delta deserves the opportunity to continually run after college, and alumni within the area would have a wonderful opportunity for continual involvement within the graduate chapter. There is a Facebook and LinkedIn profile, check it out! Brothers Attend Annual FIJI Leadership Academy FIJI Academy took place in St. Louis, January 2-4. The Nu Omega chapter sent 5 representatives, 3 undergraduate brothers and 2 graduate brothers. The representatives included: Brent Jans (Corresponding Secretary), Derek Meisgner (Recording Secretary), Jacob Fluid, Jerry Shelton (Section Chief), Sam Talley (Purple Legionnaire). The undergraduate brothers learned how to effectively lead the chapter and developed personally. The graduate brothers learned how to improve the efficiency of the chapter and effectively lead young men towards success. The chapter would like to thank the national chapter for their continued support and success. The Chapter Website! The Nu Omega website is up and running, allowing brothers to receive up-to-date chapter news and events. Additionally, the Nu Omega chapter has created a twitter account, so graduates can follow everyday activities within the chapter. Please stay in touch and send rush recommendation on oklahomafiji.com Become Involved in Nu Omega The undergraduate chapter of Nu Omega is committed to improving the lives of young men to become successful leaders. As a graduate brother, you hold the key to the future success of this chapter. Please visit our website, oklahomafiji.com, and place a donation. Thank you! 7