TheHoosierFIJI Phi Gamma Delta ` Zeta Chapter Fall 2016 Edition Zeta Brings Home the Hoosier Grail After the conclusion of last semester’s intramural competitions, the Zeta Chapter won the Hoosier Grail Award, given to the most involved and successful fraternity in intramurals. Competing with more than 20 other fraternities, we finished on top with 401 points (40 points ahead of the next closest team.) Perhaps the most notable victory of the year was that of the A basketball team that won the overall intramural basketball championship. The basketball team displayed pure dominance throughout the season, winning 8 of 10 games by 20 points or more. The basketball team’s road to the championship was finally tested in the semi-final competition where the team found themselves down 12 points with only two minutes left in the fourth quarter. However, the squad, riddled with great three-point shooters, got hot from behind the arc in the final two minutes of the game, pulling within one point of their possession of the game, FIJI’s Sander “Dome” Mohn (2016) hoisted a mid-range jumper that fell short, From left: Intramural chairs Ben “Professor” Paese (2018) and Sam “Pampers” Gleaves (2018) but Michael “Tebow” Bower (2016) f ound himself in perfect position for a timely rebound and put-back that put the FIJI team up 1 point as time expired. The championship final match that followed was much less interesting. FIJI’s highpowered offense finally clicked and the Zeta brothers brought home the championship with a 21-point victory. The handball team also earned a championship last year. Despite little experience, the natural athleticism of the team proved too much for their opponents. The Zeta brothers also saw semi-final appearances in soccer, dodgeball, and table tennis. Timmy “Mantis” Karich (2018) led an undermanned soccer team to crucial wins that took them to the semi-final where they finally met their match, a well-practiced Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity team. Connor “Brown Bear” Brown (2018) and Sam “Dungeon” Cooke (2018) dominated on the dodgeball courts while Sam “Gam-G” Wisen (2017) finessed the ping pong tables. Safe to say it was an intramural year to remember. The brothers now look forward to another Hoosier Grail victory. All three football teams are yet to lose and the soccer squad is 1-1. Bike Team finishes 11th; Returns All Riders From left: Bobby “Hammer” Coyle (2018), Isaac “Scarface” Sullivan (2019), Brad “Pythons” Blank (2019), Frank “Fingers” Reed (2018) Also included in this edition: • • • • • A Letter from House Corporation................ 2 Graduate Brother Network Update............. 3 Ekklesia, State Day Recognition................... 3 431 Dedication Information.......................... 4 Undergraduate Update................................. 5 Last spring, the FIJI bike team rode in the 2016 Little 500, which was the fastest overall race since 2002. The FIJI bike team consisted of sophomores Frank “Fingers” Reed (2018) and Bobby “Hammer” Coyle (2018) as well as freshmen Isaac “Scarface” Sullivan (2019) and Brad “Pythons” Blank (2019). The FIJI bike team was one the youngest teams in the field. Despite being in one of the fastest races ever and being such a young team, the FIJIs still managed to finish in 11th place. FIJI received the Dixie Highway Award for moving up the most positions in the race after starting in 26th. All team members are returning now as juniors and sophomores. With the help of new freshmen, the bike team plans to use its experience to maintain FIJI’s strong reputation among the Little 500 teams in this year’s race. \r\nZeta Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Building Fund 1600 W. Bloomfield Road Suite B Bloomington, Indiana 47403 ZETAFIJI.COM/BEECHWOOD Dear Members of the Fiji Community: Your House Corporation has been busy throughout the last several months completing the final details of the building on 431 N. Woodlawn. The Building Committee has demonstrated exemplary Zeta presence by attending to each and every detail, interfacing with the contractor and the architects, as well as the Bloomington community, in creating what we all believe will be the finest Chapter House in the nation. Special round of clicks to the members of our Building Committee, including Co-Chairs Pat Lindley (1984); and John Stewart (1975); Monk Dunn (1976); William Miller(1962). This group of dedicated brothers has been meeting on average every two weeks in Bloomington at the building cite insuring that each and every detail is resolved. The House Corporation has been working closely with the undergraduate chapter in implementing new programs dealing with all facets of fraternity life as we continue to experience opportunities for growth and change in the University community. I commend our very strong Cabinet made up of undergraduate Brothers Joe Froehle (2017), President; Michael Blauert (2017), Treasurer; Joe Morris (2017), Recording Secretary; Michael Mattei (2017), Corresponding Secretary; and Chris Kahn (2017), Historian, for their dedicated persistence and unyielding leadership of Zeta Chapter during a time of great change within the University community. Without their strong leadership, Zeta would not be in the place it is today leading the campus in philanthropic endeavors, campus organizations, intramurals, as well as other facets of student life. The House Corporation, by and through the efforts of John Morris (1982), Jeff Andress (1983) and I continue to drive the Beechwood Second Century Campaign to bring the campaign to a close. You will soon receive a last call notice for contributions and commitments to be placed on the recognition wall for the Chapter for decades to come. It will be those brothers who have committed to this project, who saw the need and responded to the call to build a Chapter House for the second century, who will be recognized for decades to come with a permanent wall of recognition. Please don’t miss the date and the cutoff which is October 15, 2016. Contact either me (pck@lawdogs.org), John Morris (morrisjohn@me.com) or Jeff Andress (631nfcda@gmail.com) for information. Lastly, please mark your calendars so that all brothers can be present to celebrate at the dedication of our new chapter house on Saturday evening, December 3, 2016, in Bloomington. We are currently putting together the final agenda for the celebration and would encourage all brothers to be present at this very historic event. Though the undergraduates will not occupy 431 until early January 2017, the graduate brothers and undergraduate chapter will symbolically move the chapter house from 631 E. Third to 431 N. Woodlawn that day and celebrate the bridge between the traditions and values of 631 E. Third and the new opportunities that will be available to our undergraduate chapter at 431 N. Woodlawn. Until we meet again, and hopefully see each other on December 3, on behalf of your House Corporation and the hard working brothers of Zeta Chapter, I thank you for all that you do for Zeta Chapter, and for your commitment in both time, talent and treasure and your continuing interest in the hopes and aspiration of our undergraduate chapter for years to come. Fraternally, Zeta House Corporation 2 \r\nZeta Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Building Fund 1600 W. Bloomfield Road Suite B Bloomington, Indiana 47403 Zeta House Corporation ZETAFIJI.COM/BEECHWOOD Peter Campbell King, President Zeta Chapter Indiana University (1976) Patrick Lindley Zeta Chapter Indiana University (1984) John A. Morris, Jr., Vice President Zeta Chapter Indiana University (1982) Brett Merritt Zeta Chapter Indiana University (1998) Adam Gemmer, Secretary Zeta Chapter Indiana University (2010) William R. Miller Zeta Chapter Indiana University (1962) James R. Troutman, Treasurer Zeta Chapter Indiana University (1978) John Stewart Zeta Chapter Indiana University (1975) Peter Krusing, Purple Legionnaire Zeta Chapter Indiana University (2014) Ken Sechrist, House Director Zeta Chapter Indiana University (1974) Graduate Brother Network Update The Graduate Brother Network focuses on developing professional networking skills by connecting undergraduates with graduate brothers that are willing to not only help develop these skills but possibly provide internship opportunities. The program also includes a four-week mentorship program with older undergraduates that focuses on resume building, email etiquette, and other necessary qualities to effectively communicate with these distinguished alumni. undergraduates. What Graduate Brothers Can do to Help: We have received interest in helping out the Network but we have not been able to capitalize on landing as many job placements as we have hoped. Thus, we are trying to implement more of a structure for the Network moving forward. We have seen a huge interest in the graduates serving as mentors. However, given there are fewer undergraduates than graduates we are really looking for help in finding more potential internships and jobs through Graduate connections. As graduate brothers, you can help by contacting Michael Blauert (2017) (mjblauert@gmail.com) to get involved as a mentor or to inform us about an open position that you are aware of and provide career guidance to undergraduates. Ekklesia, State Day, Zeta is Recognized Nationally and Statewide At state day this past spring, the Zeta chapter was proud to bring home eight awards. Michael “Tebow” Bower (2016), former treasurer, won Most Outstanding Member, while McCoy “Narc” Wegner (2019) won Most Outstanding New Member. As an organization, the Zeta Chapter was awarded first place for Recruitment and Most Outstanding Community Service Event, while being awarded runnerup for the Most Outstanding Community Service, Most Outstanding Campus Involvement, Most Outstanding Graduate Relations, and Most Outstanding Chapter awards. At the 168th Ekklesia in Boston this past summer, out of the 160 Phi Gamma Delta Chapters nationally, Zeta received Honorable Mention for the following awards: Cheney Cup: all-around excellence in scholarship, fraternity relationships, and general collegiate activities Jordan Bowl: excellence in scholarship Zerman Trophy: excellence in campus involvement The Zeta chapter was also recognized for having a chapter GPA above the all men's average of our host institution for 57 years in a row, the longest such streak in the nation. The undergraduates are extremely proud of our accomplishments and look forward to continuing our pursuit of excellence, in typical Zeta fashion. 3 \r\n431 Dedication Saturday, December 3, 2016 Dear Brothers of the Zeta Chapter: Schedule of Events It is with great excitement and gratitude that your House Corporation announces to the Brotherhood of Zeta Saturday, Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta the dedication ceremonies to be held on Saturday, December 3, 2016, at our new Chapter House at 431 N. Woodlawn, Bloomington, 3 3:00 PM Indiana. The ceremonies will begin in mid-afternoon that 3:30 PM day and will conclude prior to 7:00 p.m. We are hopeful all Brothers can reserve the date and be present at this historic moment in our history. The last dedication of a new Beechwood occurred in 1911 after the fire that destroyed Beechwood at 631 E. Third in February of 1910. This will be an important day in the history of our Chapter as we open a new Chapter House for our next century on the campus we all love. Please contact Brother Jeff “Chuckles” Andress, ‘83 at 631nfcda@gmail.com, Brother John “Sledge” Morris, ’82 at morrisjohn@me.com, or Pete “Sky” King, ‘76 to RSVP for the event and /or contact other House Corporation members for more information. A block of rooms are currently on hold at the Grant Street Inn in Bloomington for those that may require overnight accommodation. Room Rate is $129.00 per night and available on a first come, first serve basis. 3:45 PM 4:00 PM 4:45 PM 5:30 PM Brother Jeff ‘Chuckles” Andress, ‘83 Email: 631nfcda@gmail.com Brother John “Sledge” Morris, ‘82 Email: morrisjohn@me.com Brother Pete “Sky” King, ‘76 Email: pck@lawdogs.org Grant Street Inn 310 North Grant Street Bloomington, IN Phone: 812.334.2353 Fraternally & Forever Fiji, Zeta House Corporation 4 Arrival at 631 for House Tour Begin walk to 431 Arrive at 431 House Tour at 431 431 Dedication Ceremony Reception in TUDOR ROOM at Union - Drinks & Appetizers RSVP We thank all Brothers who have contributed their time, talent and/or treasure to insure 431 would become a reality and serve as the new home of the Brothers of Zeta Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. All truly demonstrate that it is Not For College Days Alone! Peter C. King, President ‘76 John A. Morris, Jr., Vice President ‘82 James R. Troutman, Treasurer ‘78 Adam Gemmer, Secretary ‘10 Peter Krusing, Purple Legionnaire ‘14 Patrick B. Lindley ‘84 December 3 Brett Merritt ‘98 William R. Miller ‘62 John Stewart ‘75 Ken Sechrist, House Director ‘74 \r\n3 - Undergraduate Update Last Spring, the Zeta Chapter earned an overall GPA of 3.27, ranking 5th out of the 31 IFC Fraternities. Congratulations to Will “Randal” Keith (2019), Keith “Dobby” Hedges (2018), and Scott “Clutch” McClary (2016) for earning a 4.0 GPA. - Zeta Welcomes PC ’20 The most recent pledge class of 2020 has joined the house. This year’s class has 32 new members from seven different states, boasting an average 3.8 GPA, 28 ACT, and 1850 SAT. Of the 32, nine are direct admits to the Kelley School of Business, and two are recipients of the prestigious Kelley Scholar scholarship. We have no doubt that PC 20 will continue the Zeta tradition as they are the last class to live at both 631 and 431. - Upcoming Events October 14: Homecoming; Annual Chili Brunch at Beechwood November 11 – 13: Dad’s Weekend December 3: New House Dedication December 12 – 16: Finals Week February 3 – 5: Mom’s Weekend February 25, 2017: Pig Dinner Do you have a potential rush candidate? Please send any potential rush candidate’s contact information to phigamrush@gmail.com. Also, please direct the candidate to the website at zetafiji.com where they can fill out a rush form and learn more about the chapter. Questions for the undergraduate chapter? Did someone you know not receive the newsletter? Please reach out to Michael Mattei at mdmattei@indiana.edu if you would like to be added to the Zeta mailing list or have any questions. 5 \r\nPhi Gamma Delta Fraternity Zeta Chapter at the University of Indiana 1201 Red Mile Road Lexington, KY 40544 Nonprofit Org US Postage Paid Lexington, KY Permit # 540 MAKE YOURSELF IMMORTAL! Phi Gamma Delta is teaming up with Donate Life to increase the number of organ donors across North America. This joint venture is called the Immortal Phi Gam project. There are more than 125,000 people waiting for an organ transplant in the United States and Canada, with approximately 150 names added to the waiting list every day. About 79 organ transplants take place every day, but sadly, approximately 22 people die every day because they did not receive an organ in time. The good news is that together Phi Gams can make a tremendous difference. One organ donor can save or improve the lives of up to 50 other people! Making yourself immortal is an easy 3-step process. 1. Go to www.phigam.org/immortalphigam and register at the bottom of the web page. 2. Click on the link on the same web page that will take you to Donate Life’s map page. Click on the state or province where you are licensed to drive or live and register to become an organ donor. This step is unnecessary if your driver’s license in the U.S. or insurance card in Canada already shows that you are an organ donor, but register again if you are uncertain. 3. Tell your parents, spouse, family members, and loved ones that you want to donate your organs when you die. If you are already a registered donor through your state or province, please register with the Fraternity as well at www.phigam.org/immortalphigam to help track the number of brothers who have made this lifesaving decision. •