WWAW Ill Phi Gamma Delta Lambda Omega Chapter President's Message For the past ten years the brothers of Phi Gamma Delta and the 9 November 1993 sisters of Gamma Phi Beta have teamed up in an effort to raise much needed financial support for London's Women's Community House and Camp Sechelt. This year, Chris Beach orchestrated the event, which we are proud to say, raised over Brothers, The 1993-94 academic year to date, has exceeded all our expectations. I am confident that this success will only continue! The chapter has displayed exceptional merit in three areas:maintaining a firm control of chapter finances; Increasing our "Rush" numbers(and subsequently mu number of pledges ), and developing stronger graduate relations. The management of chapter finances has been transferred to "AccPac G.L.". Sean Sweeney (Chapter Treasurer), along with W. Wayne Pritchard, made this transfer a reality. This new system enables the chapter to produce variance reports at the touch of a button - something that in the past, took many hours to produce. In short, by freeing up this time, we can concentrate on improving revenue-generating events. Despite a Downward trend in the number of men interested in Rushing Fraternities, otu: Rush numbers have increased 63%! The number of Fall pledges has grown from eight, last year to thirteen (one deferral for spring pledging). This elevates both the membership dues' assessments per member, and the amount of time each member must commit to money-generating events. Preparations for this year's Norris "Pig" Diimer are almost complete. Graduate Sean Gilhuly, and Tim Pollock (Corresponding Secretary)will be sending out invitations in the future. I am very pleased with the success of the chapter to date. To be sure, this sucess is a product of the dedication from each graduate and imdergraduate alike. It is unfortimate that I do not have the space in which to fiilly describe how much fim we've had to date. Certainly, friendship is the sweetest influence! I hope that you consider making the time to attend this year's Norris "Pig" Dinner. The undergratuate chapter is proud of it's accomplishments, and would like to share them with you. $3500. Others that deserve special recognition are John Dries, who provided the chapter with a delicious lasagna diimer the friday night prior to the event and Mark Bissel who helped in canvassing local businesses for donations. At 2:30 on Saturday afternoon, after 27 kilometers of tireless leaping, we made a presentation of a check for $3500 to alderman Joe Avola on the steps of City Hall. The Day came to an end at 627, as we listened to Rick McGhie play great music and celebrated the Blue Jays World Series Victory. We can only hope that next years Leapfrog will be as successful. Perge Graduate Pendant Policy Homecoming is a very rewarding and important event for our Fraternity. Not only does it give brothers a chance to express their concerns regarding undergraduate practices. This year, the issue of graduate pendants worn by undergraduates was brought to the forefront. After careful consideration, it was decided, in accordance to the Fraternity Constitution, that the undergraduate chapter will no longer order pendants and those brothers already in possession of pendants will only wear them beneath clothing in respect for our letters. As a chapter, we hope that our newly adopted policy will end any further conflicts over this issue. Perge Sincerely, Christopher N. deLaat President Lambda Omega. Perge! Leapfrog Celebrates 10th Anniversary October 23 marked the 10th anniversary of Leapfrog from Lucan. Norris Pig Dinner February 5th, 1994 \r\nThe Hootiine - Page 2 Thomas" road trip with ladies of Sydenham Hall and the infamous Harley Hog party. As well, we planed events of a more serious nature to better acquaint rush and brothers. The 1993/94 rush can only be considered a complete success, not only did we have a larger rush than the previous year, we also had all but one of our bids accepted. Building on this successfiil rush we can only look forward to the next Greek Week. 1993 - 1994 Cabinet Christopher Neil deLaat - President Sean K. J. Sweeney - Treasurer Korlan Kristopher Buxten - Rec. Sec. Timothy Douglas Pollock Tayler Perrin McLean - Corr. Sec. The Social Report - Historian This year promises to be one of the most successfiil and exciting years, and otir social calender will surely not disappoint. Brother Lee McLaven has managed to construct a social calendar that will not only consist of in house events but rather a balance between wellplaimedhouse parties like Homecoming and the Just Home Improvement While the rest of Western spent Fresh week partying, the brothers of Phi Gamma Delta undertook the job of painting and preparing the house at 627 Wellington for yet another year. Each brother contributed $35 and countless hours of time so that our house could live up to the reputation of being one of the best cared for, and maintained houses in the Greek community. With brother Evan Wailoo spear heading the painting effort and brother Chris deLaat providing food for everyone, the project was completed successfiilly and fim was had by all. At present, the Lambda Omega house is in great shape and has earned nothing but rave revues by all its' visitors. Perge ! Do It, as well as out house events with other fiatemities and sororities. To date, all of our events have gone smoothly and more importantly, they've all been profitable while still providing unforgettable times. The Fiji Islander has been plaimed for the last weekend in March. Like last year, we hope that it will be the largest Greek party of the year. As like years gone by, Fiji is still one of the most successfiil and recognized Fraternities on campus and we hope that the rest of this years' social events go as well as the first few. Perge! Perge ! noj PIG DINNER TICKETS What A Rush! February 5, 1994 The beginning of 1993/94 school year marked the outset of yet another rush effort. Building on successes of previous rush weeks, a schedule of events was arranged by Paul Cowan, Rush Chairman, which would combine good times and enlightening Call Tim Pollock - 434-8446 events that would show rush the benefits of Phi Gamma Delta. This years events included om second annual "Tanked in St. Proud To Be A FIJI \r\nThe Hootline - Page 3 Friendship Influence The Sweetest Editors Note This is the firt Hootline published by Lambda Omega in the past few years. I would like to thank all the brothers that helped out and I hope that we will continue to provide and improve on the Hootline in years to come. Thank you, Houtan Rafii Perge in Memory of Brent Thrall a On Monday September 27th, 1993 our brother, Brent Thrall, passed away at the age of 43 from complications arising from AIDS. A memorial yUw service was held for Brent at the Fiji house on November 7th, where brother John G, Starzynski ▼ Field Secretary Visits On Wednesday October 27th, the Lambda Omega chapter of Phi delivered the Eulogy. Unfortunately, we are imable to print it in its entirety but some exerptshave been included. Gamma Delta was visited by our Field Secretary, Doug Draper. " What will I remember the most about this Doug spent the weekend with the brothers and was shown a good time "Western" style. Unlike past Field Secretaries, Doug was truly very outgoing and was able to really get a feel for our chapter. Every brother had a chance to meet with him personally and many positive suggestions were taken into consideration. As a result of Doug's visit many words of encouragement were exchanged and Lambda Omega was proud to hear that in the mind of our Field Secretary, our chapter is very healthy and well organized. We all are anxiously awaiting Doug's return next fall, for the visit only provided us with fond memories. Perge! incredible individual: his patience leadership and wisdom in this chapter; his game of 'look' with food with my kidswho'sunfailing good humom; my trip with him to England in 1985; his visit to me in the hospital in the fall of 1992, when he came back from England so very ill when I really needed encouragement to face life; or the twinkle in his eye and his infectious laugh when he would say something he knew was outrageous or preposterous. 1 will remember all these things fondly and deeply about my friend, my brother". John G. Starzynski Brent Thrall October 28, 1949 - September 27, 1993 "Simply the Best" 1993 Fall Pledge Class Jeremy Noel Friedberg Sergio Claudio Gallinaro Mark Craig Gross Jeffery Herszkowicz Trevor Katz ii Robert Wieslaw Jan Kowalik Bruno Jean Lamarche Daniel Edward Alexander Langer Ryan Stuart McKenzie Zev Orakowski Scott Reed Snider THE FRATERNITY OF John Bertram Shelton PHI GAMMA DELTA LAMBDA OMEGA at THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO 627 Wellington Street North London, Ontario Canada N6A 3R8 (519)667-0042