The Hoosier Fiji y/r/tnn\\\ Published byZeta Chapter of the V^VEiooTy Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta at Indiana University BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA WINTER 1998-99 BROTHERS ATTEND 150TH EKKLESIA Zeta Chapter graduate and under graduate brothers enjoyed the many activities at the 150th Ekklesia, held in August in Pittsburgh, PA. Undergraduate brothers David Rosen '99, Scott Grieger '99, Spencer Heindel '99 and Amar Bajpai '99 joined graduates Bud Mangels '56, Bill Miller '62, Jim Ramsey '64, Bob Whitacre '67 and Tom Frank '70 during the five-day event. Zeta brothers discussed issues affecting our fraternity and the Greek system and enjoyed fellowship with Fiji brothers from around the country. Zeta Chapter brothers attend Ekklesia in Pittsburgh. Foundation Creates Scholarship Program based on criteria established by BEE. ing in Indiana will help support a newly created scholarship program sponsored by our Beechwood Educa $2,000 grants will be made available to qualifying high school senior men scheduled to graduate in 1999. This program is the first of its kind and will encourage top men in Indiana high tional Foundation. As many as four schools to select and attend Indiana school career and excels in academ University in Bloomington. Dozens ofZeta graduates will serve on regional selection committees to review applications from as many as 500 applicants. Awards will be made unique scholarship opportunity. If you have questions, please call Tom Frank at (317) 261-2104 or BEF President Zeta's House Corporation and the many Phi Gam graduate brothers liv 'P7 Cheney Cup Competition At Ekklesia closing ceremonies, Zeta Chapter was recognized dur ing competition for the Cheney Cup, awarded to chapters demon strating the greatest all-around effi ciency in fraternity activities. Zeta was bestowed an honorable men tion award, falling slightly short in bringing the Cup back to Beechwood. Zeta has a proud history of win ning Cheney Cup, and has set its goals high for the 1998 competi tion. The University of Georgia won the overall Cheney Cup com petition for 1997. Recipients will be recognized at our pig dinner banquet in April 1999. If you know a high school senior man who has a distinguished high ics, make sure he applies for this Bud Mangels. Brother Runsfor State Rep. Peter "MIA" Lee '94 wrote to us in January, "Iplan to run for state represen tative in Washington in November 1998. I will also be marrying Sarah Otte (KA0) on December 19, 1998. We celebrated the birth ofourfirst child, Frank, on December 8, 1997. My new brother-in-law will be Frank Otte (Fiji 93). His nickname was Scout. " Peter, an IFC president during his undergraduate days, has been employed as a sales manager for Baxter, a hospital supply company, for four years. He also writes, "Phi Gamma Delta at lU has taught me to go out and be a difference in the world. Being surrounded by such talented brothers in the early 1990s was the most important part of collegefor me. " Phi Gam brothers can find out the election results, and find out more about this brother's wedding plans, by writing to Peter at 1511 First Ave., Seattle, WA 98109. \r\nPage 2 THE HOOSIER FIJI Winter 1998-99 Brother Whitacre '67 Named Archon VP Robert N. Whitacre '67 was named archon vice president at the 150th Ekklesia in Pittsburgh during its clos ing ceremonies. "Whit's" two-year term as vice president follows his term as a councilor of the fraternity. Bob will help support and guide fraternity affairs at the national level. Bob has taken an active interest in the fraternity, having served as under graduate president in 1967 when Zeta won the coveted Cheney Cup. Bob served as president of Zeta's House Corporation for many years and re mains on the House Corporation Board of Directors. Bob is president of Cornerstone Companies in Indianapolis. He has two sons, Rob and Jay, who are also Zeta Fijis. Congratulations, Brother Whitacre—job well done! Bob Whitacre (left) with fellow archon officials Fiji Scores High 1999 Norris Pig Dinner to Feature in Academics Golf Tournament, Cyclist Tribute In academic news, the spring semester of 1998 was another banner year for the Zeta Phi Gams. Senior Jim "Willy" Lohman, Junior Daniel "Miggs" Branam, Sophomores Ryan "Neuman" Tierney and Ryan "Dozer" Pettibone, and Freshmen Stephen "Cringe" Worth and Justin "Ichabod" Lienemann all scored perfect 4.0s. Altogether, 74 Fijis had academic averages of at least 3.0 for the semes ter. Overall, the house average was a strong 3.10, but unfortunately the Zeta Phi Gams were edged out by the Evans Zeta's 1999 Norris Pig Dinner, scheduled for Saturday, April 17, 1999, will feature a golftourney. It is anticipated that at least 12 foursomes will be formed to play ina "best ball" format sothe golfers can joinpig dinner festivities later at Beechwood. Brother Denny Smith '69, chairman of the golf tourney, will be looking for golfers once a course is selected in January. Also, a special tribute to all former Fiji bike riders will set the tone for honoring new inductees into the Fiji Cyclists Hall of Fame. Fiji continues to be recognized as the all-time points leader in the lUSF Little 500 bicycle race. It is only fitting that former bike riders be recognized for their hard work and dedication to the Fiji tradition of winning Little 500 and keeping Fiji at the top. If you rode the bike, don't miss pig dinner in 1999! Scholars by a mere 1/100 of a point. Stephen "Cringe" Worth Scholarship Chair The Hoosier Fiji is published regularly by the men of Phi Gamma Delta at Indiana University for members and friends. Graduate news, photographs and change of address notices should be sent to Zeta Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, c/o Newsletter Program Headquarters, P.O. Box 1311, ^loomington, IN 47402-1311. ^ Brothers prepare the Zeta house for Fiji Isle. \r\nPage 3 THE HOOSIER FIJI Winter 1998-99 Address New Zeta Freshmen Class Jeffrey Michael Arnold Gregory Witte Berman Samuel Mattern Blossom Aaron Michael Copeland Decatur, IL Indianapolis Indianapolis Columbus, OH Ian Graham Essling Martin Liam Flaherty Joseph William Frank Keith Lawrence Hancock Thomas Richard Havehs Laporte Kjiox Carmel Indianapolis Indianapolis Christopher Neil Hochschild .... Northbrook, IL Mark James Keim Michael James Nierengarten Justin Michael Padgett James Daniel Pollom Nicholas Michael Ryan Paul Matthew Scott Brett Bitting Spitzer Aryn Micael Stack James Russell Stanley Columbus, OH Munster Indianapolis Indianapolis Indianapolis Batavia, IL Lake Forest, IL Zionsville Wilmette, IL Andrew Michael Vetor Anderson Andrew Barclay Vote Andrew Walker Wilson John Paul Wyard Adam Campbell Yelton Indianapolis New Harmony Indianapolis Brazil Business Biology Business Telecommunications Business Sports Management Undeclared Criminal Justice Business Business Business Business Business Updates Thomas Troeger 922 E. Colfax South Bend, IN 46617 Christopher R. Scherrer '94 5633 Indianola Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46220 Vincent W. Todd Jr. '95 6109 Indianola Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46220 Business Political Science Philosophy Business Business Business Business Biology Business Business Undeclared Robert W. Byrne Jr. '60 1670 Shiloh School Rd. Kilmarnock, VA 22482 Power of Two Percent Since the founding of the American college fraternity movement in 1776, fraternities have grown to symbolize leadership, independence, scholastic achievement and service to their vari ous campuses and communities. Fraternity men represent a very small percentage, only two percent, of the male population in the United States. However, that two percent is a very powerful group of individuals! Fraternity men have gone on to hold iTiany of the top positions in our na tion. • Approximately 80 percent of the top executives of Fortune 500 companies are fraternity men. • The majority (71 percent) of those Fiji freshmen Zeta Fijis are Intramural Champions The Zeta Fijis have once again taken home the intramural champion ship trophy. The win marks the 16th straight year that the Phi Gam under graduates have won the overall award. Under the leadership of Brian Mosby '00 and David Majors '00, Fiji just managed to edge out Theta Chi by 10 points in the final tally. The narrow listed in Who's Who in America are fraternity men. . Seventy-six percent of US senators and congressmen are fraternity and dominating most of them. This year saw several teams make it to deep rounds of the playoffs, including the fall soccer team, 3-on-3 basketball, . Forty percent of the 47 Supreme Court justices since 1910 have been tennis, darts and billiards. . men. So far this year, Zeta is again off to a great intramural start. Majors is joined by Daniel Skehan '01 in lead ing the effort. Currently Fiji leads the • fraternity men. One hundred of 158 cabinet members since 1900 have been fraternity men. All but two US Presidents since 1825 have been fraternity men. portance the house has placed on field standings by 70 points, but is looking to expand the margin with two teams It is no surprise that today's college and university students express a keen ing players for every intramural event in the flag football playoffs. interest in the Greek system. margin of victory emphasizes the im \r\nPage 4 THE HOOSIER FIJI Winter 1998-99 Zeta Chapter Graduates Share News R. Phillip Harker '54 sends this note, "I gave the Pig Dinner address the year before my pal Frank O 'Bannon did! I helped him work out his speech. I also helpedpledge George Ginn, Bud Mangees and Pete Obstremsky. Phi Gamma Delta has influenced my whole life. I am close to my brothers Hatch and his family currently reside at 3305 Interlaken, West Bloomfield, ter, Sarah, 15. He writes, "I received a doctor of Ml 48323. ministry degree in May 1997 from Graduate Theological Foundation. I Eugene D. Fletchall '32 and his wife, Jane (KA0), are retired. They have one grown daughter. This former president has been volunteering at lU studied at Donaldson in Indiana and then and now. " for 25 years. Find out more by writing Phil retired as a special agent supervisor for the FBI. He is president ofthe Frankfort Historical Society and to him at 3173 Coppertree Dr., Bloomington, IN 47401. James also enjoys playing golf. Renew bonds with him at 6036 Hagen member of the American Legion. He Donald C. Tyte '48 sends this news, Charles D. Baillie '40 writes, "Un has two grown children. Brothers can get back in touch with Phil at 8 E. Avery St., Frankfort, IN "I retired in 1991 after 40 years of dental practice. I live at the Bloomington Country Club andplay a lot ofgolf. I also travel. " Donald is the father of three Fijis, fortunately I was never close enough to lU after graduation to participate 46041. Mark D. Hedges '79 is director of sales for Ferro Corp, where he has been employed for two years. Mark is a member of the Chamber of Commerce and Methodist Temple Finance, and his hobbies include golf, exercise and sporting events. He writes, "My fraternity experi ence helped me have effective commu nication withpeople—both in business and social events. I am president of the Society of Plastic Engineers. My handicap USGA index is 15.4. " Mark has two children, Ashley, 11, and Drew, 6. Contact him at 3501 Key stone Hills Dr., Evansville, IN 47711. Douglas H. White Jr. '47 is a retired physician. He and his wife, Ann (KKF), reside at 7405 Frederick Dr. E., Indianapolis, IN 46260. Doug '74 (deceased), David '80, and Dan '87. His two daughters are both lU KKTs. He and his wife, Virginia (KKF), reside at 602 W. Soutar Dr., Bloomington, IN 47403. James T. "Beanbag" Bean III '72 is pastor of Burke Lutheran Church. His wife, Carol, an Indiana alumna, is em ployed in sales. They have one daugh Oxford in England (Magdalen Col lege). I will be publishing religious music works in 1998. " Hill Cir., Madison, WI 53718. in Phi Gam activities. Flowever, 1 did formfriendships that have lasted over 50 years! "While I have never been a low handicap golfer, and my handicap has gone up with advanced age, 1 do have three hole-in-ones!" Charlie is a retired banker and en joys music and photography. He has three grown children. His wife, Nancy (Colorado State KA0), is a volunteer director. Write to Charlie at 118 W. Las Flores Ave., Arcadia, CA 91007. Senator Speaks to Brothers Senator Bob Kerry (Nebraska '65), featured speaker at the 150th Ekklesia closing ceremonies, took time to speak with undergraduates from Zeta Chapter. Brother Kerry gave an inspirational speech to nearly 800 attendees. Undergradu ate brothers Scott Grieger, Spencer Heindel and David Rosen shared a few light moments with Brother Kerry at the conclusion of the banquet. Michael "Hatch" H. Acheson '84 writes, "The company for which I work, Blue Water Capital, is a venture capitalfirm investing in early- to midstage technology companies. We pro vide equity at thecritical growth stage and provide value-added experience through our group of partners in order to grow each company to be come a candidate for acquisition or going public. " Hatch is managingdirector. He and his wife, Adeie (Ferris State), have two children. Max, 5, and Mitchell, 2. Zeta cabinet meets Senator Bob Kerry at Ekklesia.