Theta Deute Ohio Wesleyan Univershy • Phi Gamma Delta • June 1993 Century-Old TRADmoN Celebrated in Style By Pete "Slappy" Minogue "95 1993 marked the 100th anniversary of the Norris Pig Dinner. Over 140 graduate brothers returned for this gala event and showed that Phi Gamma Delta is "... not for Our esteemed 100th Anniversary Pig Dinner Speaker, Dale "Fuzzy" Renner '50, generously gives brothers his wisdom while sporting his purple beanie. college days alone." Current Corresponding Secretary Ken Wolff "94 and Historian Rob Prehse '95 planned an exciting weekend for all the brothers. We kicked off the weekend with a Friday evening cocktail party. Saturday's events included a morning brunch, golf at the nearby Shamrock Golf Club and a dinner, which was held at the recently remodeled Delaware Hotel. Dale "Fuzzy" Renner '50 delivered the keynote address and in it he urged the undergraduate brothers as well as the 1993 pledge class to "nevergive up." He explained to all of the brothers that life offers many challenges. After this extremely movingspeech, the Golden Owl awards were presented to brothers in recognition of their 50 years of attendance at Pig Dinners. Silver Owl awards recognizing the 25-year attendance records of younger brothers were also awarded. A Fiji graduate of Yale University and father of Fiji pledge James Walsh '95 said, "In all myyears at Pig Dinners, this one Is by far the best." Graduate brothers were pleased with the weekend's events as they returned to the Fairbanks Lodge to share fond memories of their undergraduate experiences at Phi Gamma Delta. The undergraduate brothers hope to build on the success ofthis year's Pig Dinner Weekend as plans Thisyear's recipients ofthe Golden OwlAward. Left to right John Sanders '48,DallasMoorhead '49, Louis Hendncks '49, Richard Alexander '46, Gene Glendening '46, Edward SaviUe '46, WiRiam Scott '48 and Tom Wilson '47. get underway for next yecir's festivities. 1994 PKl Qotrnmcv "DetroL Pl^ "Dinner' —A.pr'lt 9 Theta Deuteron Shines on OWU Campus By Adam J. Lieb '94, Chapter President topursue ourcampaign for Our community service, philanthropy and campus Theta Deuteron continued chapter excellence as we wrapped up the '92-93 academic leadership programs continue to make Theta Deuteron shine year. We were extremely successful in most areas and those at OWU. We participated in all of our previously initiated "press on" was significant. Canine Companions for Indepjendence, and the third annual that needed some fine tuning have been adjusted. Ihe phrase Second semester always races bybecause ofa very busy calendar. We began with a very successfiol rush.We came together andwith graduate support, it paid off with the largest pledge class on the hill. Then the pledge education process came into fuU swing, and I can tellyou that our pledges are all outstanding and impressive young men. programs; R^ Cross blood drives, Columbus initiative. Edyth Betts Run for Cancer in April. In addition, we have volunteered for Delaware's Adopt-A-Highway program and worked with the Touchstone program for abused children. Phi Gams remain campus leaders as they participate in activities as members of the student government to chief judicial ofiicers in campus organizations. Continued on page two \r\n$$$ Report $$$ Fiji Officers By Jonathan Dixon Presieent Chapter Theasurer AdamUeb '94 Woodbrfdge, Conn. Politics & Government Treasures Jon R Dixon '94 Delaware, Ohio Pre-Medicine Rbcorixno Secretary John L. McGuire M '94 Boynton Beach, Fla Politics/Philosophy COHRESPOMXNO SeCHETAKY Kenneth M. Wolff'94 New York, N.Y. Politics & Government Histchuan Robert M. Frehse in '95 Bronxville, N.Y. Fine Arts Rush CnAiRMETr Thomas N. Dohrety '94 Raleigh, N.C. Environmental Science R ChristopherAdams '94 Boston, Mass. Geography/Environmental Science Cantimiedjromfront page As the undergraduate treasurer, it is my pleasure to inform you that we are most certainly in the black. I mention this facetiously because I'm sure that this was not your foremost concern. Beyond that superficial financial report, it is my duty to inform you that the undergraduate treasury has imdergone some changes for the sake ofefliciency. Our accoimts receivable files and accounts payable files have both been computerized so that the transition to future treasurers will be more efficient and easier to manage. I am also fortunate to be able to inform you that all of the undergraduate house bills have been collected. Having been historian last year, I found rryself reacfy for another cabinet position and eager to tackle the position of treasurer. Prom the outset my first goal was to maintain the treasury on a day-to-day basis, as opposed to weekfy or biweekly, as was the status quo. I was able to orchestrate many needed house improvements through the generosity ofTheta Deuteron. AVilkinson Lodge has benefited fiom cosmetic and functional electrical and lighting work in the Fiji Room and the living room. The second and third floors have also received new carpeting. This work was capped off ty a joint effort of the pledge class and the undergraduate brothers who gave the hallways a "new face." These improvements have provided a tremendous boost to chapter tone and morale. I would like to expross my gratitude to graduate Brother Doug Wamock '75, House Corporation treasurer, for his commitment to the imdergraduate chapter and his total conviction in trying to aesthetically maintain the chapter. Doug truly exemplifies the slogan: "Phi Gamma Delta — not for collegedays alone." Should you have any questions concerning the treasury or other things, please feel fipee to c^ or write to me at any time. The Theta. Deuteron Star is published for the members and filends of the Theta Deuteron Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Flatemity at Ohio Wesfcyan University. Address changes, news items and photographs are always welcome and should either be sent in the enclosed envebpe ot mailed to Graduate Records Office, Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. P.O. Box 361303, Columbus, OH 43236-1303. Theta Deuteron Shines ... The chapter house looks greatand operates smoothly. Much ofthis is due to our newHouse mother Phyllis Spachner. She has helped me and the chapter immensefy'. I want to thank our house corporation and Ken Temple 85 forfinding us such a great person. This alsohas to do with manyimprovements, a large part ofwhich were physically done bybrothers. We also have a terrific new cook, Mrs. Lavender. We have institutednewprograms to increase our efliciency including; written committee reports, regular Formal Chapter meetings and twice-a-month PostInitiation Ekluc:ation programs. Abigbrothersystemand quiethours are nowenforced to improve scholarship, and those brothers who do improve theirCPAs receive financial awards. 1am satisfied that Theta Deuteronhad a terrific spring term and has secured great future prospects. 1welcome any comments and suggestions fiom our graduate brothers. Also, I would like to extend an open invitation to anyone who would like to visit the chapter house. LM Home Improvements By Robert A Staub Jr. "93, House Manager I have beenthe house manager fiom the beginning of the 1992fall semester. Since that time, there havebeen a few changes to both the maintenance of the house as well as the actual interior of the house. In oirfer to promote pridein the chapter, the brotherhood has implemented a newby-law requiring all membersto complete house tasks. Each class rotatesresponsibility on a weekly basis. Thishas been an effective tool in maintaining a clean and attractive living environment In the center ofthe living room, a four-foot trackofantique light fixtures have been placed above the fireplace. In the Fiji Room, a number of recessed light fixtures have been installed along with a brass light above the pool table. In addition, the chapter purchased a 41-inch television. This is encased by a cabinet that the brothers designed and constructed. These renovations have made the Fiji Room another comfortable area forthoughtful interactionamong the brothers. Along with the new lighting, the Fiji Room as well as the second and third floors have new carpeting. It is the chapter's hope that a summer renovation project of the basement is possible. This project would include replacing thewood paneling with