WPI Pi Iota Chapter of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta Plit Fall / Winter ^98 Di4la Pi ^.1, ?^3l layr i ITInrrriiirr |IrliiU^rlntTr jliiPtUitlr o'm "Moving into the Future... With Our Eyes on the Past" Fall / Winter '98 \r\nPi Ides Fall / Winter '98 Phi Gamma Delta The cover of this magazine has read for some time now, "Moving Into the Future With Our Eyes on the Past," and it was said in the last issue of Pi Ides that this couldn't be more true with the passing of our friend and brother, Matthew Rex. This was true then and it is true now. However, our future is a bit more uncertain now. Luckily, even with the adversities our chapter and our national fraternity has faced in the past two years and with the new strict regulations our school has placed on all fraternities regarding rush policies and party policies, we remain determined to thrive as a brotherhood and an organization. We do this through combined efforts to rush successfully, set precedents for following the new WPI and National Phi Gamma Delta regulations to the letter, and serve our community as well as possible. With our National enforcing rules regarding underage drinking and drugs, and our school implementing new and extreme rush rules, we as a whole and as individuals have had a lot of adjusting to do. Through this issue of Pi Ides we hope to communicate too all graduate brothers our efforts to adjust to these changes and those in the entire national Greek system on an individual basis, as an organization, and as a brotherhood. Sincerely, Keith A. Romano, Editor, Pi Ides Graduate Newsletter perge \r\nPi Ides Phi Gamma Delta Fail / Winter'98 President's Report In a time of our philanthropic efforts. In addition to transition for fraternities. I these activities, we have brothers on am proud to say that Pi e\ery \ arsity. club and intramural team here at WPI. We are extremely active Iota has emerged as a leader for chapters at WPI and across the nation! For many fraternities, it is becoming harder and harder to attract increasing numhers of quality men each new year. This is definitely not the case for our chapter. We have consistently initiated about fifteen freshmen per year over the last four years and these freshmen have proved to he great brothers and distinguished students here at WPI. Phi Gams are always known all over here at Pi Iota because we understand that invoh ement makes everything more meaningful and a lot more enjoyable. Aside from campus activity, we complete IQPs. MQPs and Sufficiencies. I was fortunate enough to study in Germany last D-term and can attest to how wonderful the program really is. Understandably, every brother in Pi Iota is encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity. However, we have had to make many changes in our chapter to have made great strides in improving our account for the one-term loss of the over chapter from the inside out. In an effort to increase individual participation in decision making within the fraternity, the ten brothers per year. To help ease some of the financial burden of traveling abroad. Cabinet held a By-Law Review retreat in September to re\ amp some of the out-of- campus for their outstanding community date by-laws and add new ones in order to stay current in these changing times. One of the most notable changes involvement. This year we had three in\ olves the selection of our future F.A. Morse has agreed to the Cabinet's proposal for billing rent on a per-term basis. Now brothers can travel abroad and still afford to live at the house when they return. This plan also lessens the financial blow for the brothers not leaxing for a term who otherxvise would have been paying brothers serve as Orientation Leaders to leaders. Today Pi Iota holds a "general more to cover the invariable chapter WPFs incoming freshman class. Two brothers have just begun their terms on the Intrafraternity Council E.xecutive election" of house positions instead of the Cabinet appointments of years past. operating budget. We have also made it board. Fuji \'oiccs are also heard at all We hope that this may increase personal accountability by supplying a now bigger •Student Go\ernment meetings, as there are four acti\ e Fiji student officers this motix ate our "elected" committee year. Brock Idincrt. a junior, has recently represented Fiji well by organi/ing a chairmen to excel at their positions. This year we also have two sophomore lever arm. the entire brotherhood, to career fair here at WPI that was open to brothers on the Cabinet, which goes to area high school senit)rs so that they might better understand the whos. whats and hows of today's job market. Brock has also participated a new program called Skin Deep, which is an organized lorum for stLidcnts to express their thoughts and feelings on topics of racism and sexism in show the strength of each new class that enters Pi Iota. To improve the house from the business end. we are now usinsi Omega Financial to assist us in the possible for our chapter's leaders to take part in the GPP by electing interim Cabinet otficers to fill in whenever necessary. Last year John Lehane presided over Pi Iota in my absence, which proved to work out perfectly. These important changes, as well as many others, were made possible because of the strong leadership of the Cabinet and the extraordinary involvement by F.A. Morse. We are very proud of what we were able to accomplish in one year and collection of accounts receix able. This look forward to more success in the year tirgani/ation serves as a third party ahead. We would like to thank all the graduates for their continued support, both linancially and as advisors. If you are in students who need someone w ith whom to billing agency that accepts credit card payments, ofl'ers 24 hours internet access to personalize billing information, rcserx es the power to utilize collection agencies for delinquent payments, and supplies the fraternity with a wealth of know ledge concerning all financial interact and dcnclop a meaningful matters. relationship. This program has become so popLilar that the junior high school expantled it by more than double the As many of you may already know . WPI has an phenomenal program called the Global Perspectives Program number of students and now other (GPP) that exists to send students fraternities from WPI arc joining Fiji in \ irtuallv atnwhere in the world to our community. Two years ago Pi Iota spear headed a Big Brother program called Campfirc where brothers spend a few hours a week with area junior high school the Worcester area, please feel free to stop in and meet us. If you have any questions or comments you can reach me at 799- 889.'J or at tboscotP'wpi.edu. Mighty pnnid! Tim Bosco '99 Chapter President Perge' \r\nFall/Winter'98 Pi Ides Phi Gamma Delta Table of Contents Editor's Introduction .1 President's Report .2 FIJI Finds It's Place in Puerto Rico .3 Rush Report Philanthropy Report House Report Sports Report .4 Graduate's Corner .5 .4 .5 .5 Fiii Finds Its Place in Puerto Rico Three undergraduate brothers certainly seemed to have found their place last C-term. While participating in the Global Opportunities Program here at WPI, brothers Tim Igo, Rick Gallimore, and Matt Koski spent all of C-term completing their IQP in Puerto Rico. Of course, even while working hard for those seven weeks, they still found the time to enjoy themselves. All Three of them will tell you it was an absolutely fantastic experience and if you're ever there and need a place to eat... FklTs is the place to go! \r\nPi Ides Phi Gamma Delta Fall / Winter "98 Fall 1998 Rush Report! Phi Gamma Delta, Pi Iota Chapter Class of2002! 'here were several ehanges made in rush this year by WPl and IFC. During A term, each fraternity was allowed to have several school sponsored events somewhere on campus. These events were not necessarily geared towards rush but to give freshmen, male and female, the chance to meet and socialize with other WPl students during their first weeks on campus. Official rush was delayed until B term and only lasted for three weeks. This meant that each brother had to hustle and make extra efforts to meet and get to know rushes. Rush was \'ery hectic this year. We had about three rush e\ ents a week because of the shortened time period. In the end. fifteen guys signed bids on Bid Night. We feel confident that these fifteeti guys will tiiake substantial contributions to Pi lota atid Ole "99 o\ er the tiext four years and the years to follow. Philanthropy Report Gtie of Pi lotii's goals for ^ the •98-'99 school year is to significantly ineretise the nutnber of philanthropy events held over previous years. Mtiny ideas have been rtiisetl ;it meetitigs ;md quite a lew have already been acted out. Through eotilitiuoLis braitislormitig as a group we hope to come up with eveti more ideas by the end of the year. In addition to events performed its a group mtmy brothers tire presently doing Worcester's children ;i tretnendous serv ice tin individuttl Brightitii and Women's Hospital. 2pm. selling raffle tickets for which the proceeds were donated to the I'mass Medical Center to heneflt terminally ill children. In tidditioti to these e\etits held so fiir this year, we ha\e two other ideas for bigger ev ents that we hope to work out soon. Otie being a High Sclntol or Jr. will act as "big party and rush policies, we are working together to do our best to do the satne with our public service. Fraternally. Michael Quigley PhilatUhropy Chairtnan Pi lotii has tilso donated titne to a raffle this past No\ember. Frotn Wednesday the I Ith to Fridtiy the l.'^th we sat in the wedge etieh d;iy from lOam- Campllre Menfor Program is designed to giv e unilerpriv ileged children ol the Worcester eommimitv positive role Brothers basis. efforts we raised $400 which wtis donated to The Miike ;i Wish Foundation and the I he models. oti .Saturda)' night during B-tertii to help run a coffee/cookie stand during the intermission of the on-campus showing of the play, "Saint Joan,". With our High School dance, which we plan to brothers" ami visit their "little brother organize, decorate, and run All money otiee etieh week, taking them on field trips, tmd speakitig with thetii tibout the will be ilomited to ;i eharttv detertnineil. The other is vet to be a .Ton-3 issues thiit these children tire ftieed with b;isketb;ill the (tlrugs. iileohol. teen pregtitmev, etc.). Gamm Slam" for w hteh the etitranee fees tourtiatnetit titled "Phi I'liis progrtim htis beeti a verv sueeesslul will go to atiother charitv. This event has philtmthro|i\ event for our ehtipter over the |i:ist lew vears timl eontinties to gooii phinning, we hope th;it this yetir will interest more and more brothers. be a gretit otie. In other ellorts to help with out goal main brothers gave up a Fridav or for other IViiternities re>z;iixlme new Vv'Pl h;ul mixed stieeess iti the p;ist. but with In tiddition to setting the example Perue' \r\nFall / Winter "98 Pi Ides House Manager's Report Phi Gamma Delta The WPI club teams of Rugby and hockey also contain Fiji's on their rosters. Greg Halloran, Mike Quigley Sports Report and Jason Cardinal arc members of the The WPI Varsity Football team This past summer new reinforced walls and doors were installed on the second floor and more recently a new carpet was installed in the foyer. The combination of these two renovations gives the house a wonderful aesthetic improvement. The back stairs are newly refinished and the stair railings were also repaired. And finally, a new dumpster fence is being put up to replace the old one. This, along with the new gravel around the dumpster will greatly increase the beauty of this area Overall the chapter is working very well to maintain the appearance of the house. With the continued support of P.A. Morse and the help of the graduate and undergraduate chapter the house continues to improve. - Dana Griffin & Timothy Briggs finished its season with a 4-5 record. Adam Beckett (DE) had a good season as a third year starter. Other notable Phi Gamin players are Kurt Haggstrom (FB), Brock Ehncrt (SS), and Justin Dyer (RB). The Varsity Soccer team was also Rugby team. The Hockey team, which is greatly improved, show off the play of Goalie Jon Keaney and Sophomore Adrien Robenhyrner. Once again, Fiji Pi lota is in the race for the Sports Cup of WPI intrarnurals. After the fall competitions, Fiji was tied for first. This was accomplished by winning the Intramural Cardinal, Chris Mahoney, Mike Young, Jon Rich and Junior Goalie Ryan Fournier led the squad to an 8-4-4 regular season Football championship and placing high in the other sports as well. Fiji intramural players include many of the phiyers already mentioned along with Sports chair Mark Brito, Club Lacrosse Captain Tim Igo, Paul record. O'Brien, helped by a large number of Fiji's. Sophomore starters Ben Wilson, Jay The team was knocked out of the Brian Lane, Mike Amtinte, playoffs in the second round but they show Mike Spencer, Rick Gallimore, Stun much promise for next season. Cherenzia and Dan O'Donnell. The Golf team had an ll-l-l record with the help of Junior Jamie Carlson and sophomore Matt Bielik. Seniors John Lehane, Doug LaCamera and Greg Martin will lead a promising Basketball team this year with a number of Fiji's such as Juniors; Ryan Thomas, Greg Burnett, Dana Griffin, Tim Briggs, Max Gomez, Greg Halloran, Ryan Fournier and Sophomore Matt Bielik. Good luck to Pi lota for a great Spring sports season! - Mark Brito Sports Chair perge' House managers Graduate's Corner Congratulations to Chandler Jones, Class of 1926, for reeieving his Diamond Owl award for 75 years of membership in Phi Gamma Delta. Chandler, or "Jigger" as he was known as back in the day, served as chairman for the most recent 75"' Anniversary fund drive and says that he was quite pleased to receive the Diamond Owl Pin and Certificate. Brett Peroni graduated in '9.5 and since then has been living life in the fast lane, "Is anyone keeping up?" he asks! Brett was married in December '96 after building a new house the month before, and only four months later got a new job and eoneei\ed his first child. Brett's lavorite Fiji memory must have been a good one, because we can't print it... HF'.S MARRIED NOW! Best of luck to you Brett! \r\nPi Ides Fall / Winter '98 Phi Gamma Delta Pi Ides: Graduate Brother's Response Section "We want to here from you!" We are interested in what you have been doing and where you are. If you want to tell your friends the latest news, send out a message to another brother, or even just write us comments, please fill out this form and return it to the house "Attn: Graduate Relations." Many responses will be printed in the next edition of Pi Ides. Your brothers are waiting to hear from you! Below are some suggestions about what types of messages you may want to send, but feel free to say anything you like! NAME: CLASS: NICKNAME: HOME ADDRESS: OCCUPATION / COMPANY: BUSINESS ADDRESS: PHONE NUMBER: Are these addresses new?: What's new with you, your job, or your family? A message to another brother? 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