RECEn/Eo ,,j», fl 3 / Gamma Phi of Phi Gamma Delta at The Pennsylvania State University State College, Pa.• May 1999 r\\)k\)Ta^ The 1999 Norris Pig Dinner Strengthens Alumni-Undergrad Bond A Year of Accomplishments: By Lance Applemon '00, Pig Dinner Chairman Gamma Phi After much preparation and fanfare, the 1999 Norris Pig Dinner has come and gone. A proud group of 17 Gamma Phi graduate brothers, ranging Irom the Class ot '38 to the Class of '98, converged on the Hummel Fishburn Lodge on April 24 to celebrate Fiji's annual feast. The day began with a continental breakfast reception at the Lodge at 8 a.m. At 10 a.m., a Gamma Phi House Corporation meeting was held, headed by Purple Legionnaire Mike Mische '76 and House Corporation chapter of Phi Gamma Delta should be striving for. The Silver and Golden Owls were then presented, along with the Gamma Phi chapter awards. After dinner, the group returned to the Lodge for drinks and dancing. All in all, it was quite an enjoyable day. First of all, we thank all of those who were able to spend this Saturday' with us. It means a lot to us to be able to connect with those with whom we share such a special bond. 1 am sure that those who topics such as the Alcohol-l^ree 2000 initiative, risk management and chapter have had the opportunity to get to know us have found us to be an outgoing group that, like man3' ofyou, bleeds purple. You can take comfort In knowing that your chapter is in good hands. To those of you who were unable to spend this weekend with us, I ask only one thing ol you: please make an attempt to improvements. Adding the insight of the International Headquarters' perspective join us next year. The Pig Dinner will be held on approximately the same date (i.e., was lormer Archon President Mike the BlucAVhite weekend, usually around April 23-25) every year. I know that some felt that there was not enough advance notice given to allow brothers adecjuate President Dave Young '66. The meeting was intended to serve as a "state of affairs" information session, but it quickly turned into much more. The meeting ultimately became a question-and-answer session on Shipley (Syracuse '58), who was in attendance to serve as the guest speaker tor the evening's festivities. The meeting adjourned at appro.ximately noon to allow those who wished to venture to Beaver Stadium for the Blue/White Game. However, several of our grads chose to use this break to wander through the I>odge and get to know some of the current undergrads. The lirotherhood regrouped at the I.odge at about 5 p.m., this time dressed in shirt and tie. At 6:30 p.m., we made our way to The Atherton Hotel, the site of the banquet fiortion of the evening, i^'ollowlng a large dinner, Mike Shipley gave a rousing address on the values ol Irlendship and the things that every time to plan a trip to Penn State. Let this article ser\'e as your first notice. We are pleased with the growth the Pig L)inner has e.xperienced every year that I have been here. It is our goal to continue to improve on our attendance figures each year, and with your help, it can be accomplished. I know many of you would really like to come back, but just have not had the time or the reason to do so. Let that reason be the Pig Dinner 2000. We are all looking forward to making next year s dinner even more special than this year's. On the March By Michael A. Mische '76, Purple Legionnaire Momentum is important in investing, sports and business. Likewise, it is so with fraternities. Our goal has always been to be the best house at PSU and after years of work we are quickly closing on that target. The 1998/99 academic year at Gamma Phi saw the chapter elevate its performance and gain and sustain significant momentum in virtually all aspects of brotherhood, chapter and academic life. In this issue of the Nittany Ay/you'll find articles that describe the many accomplish ments of this brotherhood. For example, the chapter's aJI-house GPA is now above that of PSU and the all-Greek average. There were seven men on the fall dean's list, several who just missed it and one brother who improved his academic standing by a full 1.2 points. For the first time in many years, we are intramural champi ons again. Gamma Phi took the intramural basketball champion ship by absolutely dominating the competition in all facets of the game. In concert with local agencies. Gamma Phi also initiated a Big Brothers Program where boys and girls from broken (Continued on Page 2) \r\nMay 1999 Page 2 ''The Upward March of Humanity" A Year of Accomplishments Continues at Gamma Phi By Justin Dunkeiberger '00, Chiapter President (Continued From Page 1) or single-parent homes are invited to the chapter house for a day of fun and games. The new graduate relations program has done a remarkable job in setting a tone for graduates to return to a warm welcome, clean house and friendly atmosphere. In cooperation with a rural high school that is on a very tight budget, the chapter donated its weights, benches, and equipment, all with an eye to helping the school's athletes perform better on the field and, we hope, in the classroom. These are just some of the many accomplishments for academic year 1998/99. For 1999/2000 our goals are more ambitious. The year culminated on Blue-White Weekend when we held one of the best Pig Dinners ever, with former Archon President Michael Shipley' as our featured speaker. Our oldest brother attending was Richard Lace, class of 1938, who is a retired W ith another year completed, the undergraduate brothers are already looking toward ne-xt semester and are raising the bar of excellence already set. Next fall, Gamma Phis will be hosting a 3-on-3 all-university basketball tournament with the help of the Interfraternity Council. The IFC will be publicizing the tournament throughout the entire rush period. The rush committee is hoping that this tournament will serve as a good rush tool and produce some quality men. The philanthropy committee is expanding on our big brothers program in that Kappa Alpha Theta Theta will be joining in our endeavors to help under privileged youths. This program is going quite smoothly and shows that Gamma Phis are committed to the community. The intramural committee is very proud of the sixth-place finish this year in the overall intramural competition. Gamma Phi won the men's basketball tournament and placed two men in the finals of the wrestling tournament. We did well in other sports, too, and we are pediatrician. Finally, let me say that this group of brothers all be proud. They are real Fijis who care deeply about their chapter, academics, sports and The House renovation next year. We continue to focus on the renova tion of the Hummel Fishburn Lodge. By next fall, a game room will replace the weight room and the party room will be completely renovated. The senior chairs and couches have been refurbished, a new chandelier was pkiced in the reception room, new appliances for the kitchen were purchased including a freezer, refrigera tor, and garbage disposal system. The undergraduates invite you and vour families to come to the Lodge and see the improvements that have Gamma Phi headed to the top of the Greek system at Penn State. I guarantee that you will not be disappointed in the brothers and the status of the house. Graduate brothers are the backbone of this fraternity, and it is through you that we learn and grow as a fraternity with the sense ol pride and excellence that was founded in 1888 continuing the "Upward March of Humanity. " Feel free to stop b\' anytime throughout the year; we hope to see many of you back for homecoming festivities on November 6. Community Service Benefits Children As Well as Undergrads represents men of whom we can graduates. looking toward an overall first-place finish By Seth Rothey '01 Trhe semester has again been a busy in this program not only benefits the program, which began two years one for community service activities children and community, but ourselves as ago, is now in full swing. Returning graduate brothers will at the flummel Fishlitirn Lodge. people. Our main focus was to start a program in replastered, repaired, repainted cooperation with the Big Brothers/ Big Sisters program in the Centre County and rejuvenated. New oak area. This goal was achieved, and next flooring was installed this winter semester we will lie holding the program at the house twice a month on Sundays. In cooperation with the sisters of Kappa now find a house that has been as a result of a steam pipe breaking, spreading water throughout much of the first In addition, the brothers of Gamma Phi have been active participants in the philanthropic activities of other Greek organizations. Early in the semester, we were represented well at the Sigma Delta Tau Fraternity feud game show as well as the Alpha Phi Ski for Heart. In addition, Alpha Theta, we will befriend children we were involved in the Kappa Alpha floor. Those floors that were not who lack either a mother or a father and replaced were refurbished and act as positive role models in their lives. It Theta Bowling Competition and the annual Sigma Kappa Ice hollies, a resealed. New furniture was is a great responsibility, but we are up to fraternity broomball tournament. We are procured for the Club, entrance challenge. working hard, and hope to have our own and dining rooms. The Senior We will be organizing basketball, whiffle ftall, board games and numerous other activities in which they get to know started by next spring. Brothers, we thank you for your Chairs, Memorial Table and Founders Table were all profes sionally restored. In the upstairs living areas, baths and hallways (Continued on Page 3) the firotherhood as well as the women of Theta. We feel strongly afjout helping the community, and leel that our participation Phi Gamma Delta philanthropic project support, and we all look forward to your visits to the Lodge in the upcoming year! \r\nNittany Fiji Page 3 Spring 1999 House MonugeHs Report A Year of Accomplishments By Keith Abt '00 This spring semester has brought about many new changes to the Hummel Fishburn Lodge. Upon returning to the Lodge For the spring semester, the brothers and I returned to a disastrous scene. A steam pipe in the basement had burst, causing steam to vent up through the clubroom as well as the Yroom anne.x. Damages were extreme, room into a game room that will feature a dart board, a Ping-Pong table and a toosball table. The house had also received eight new dining room tables and 48 dining room chairs, but upon arrival the tables were not of a high enough quality, so they were returned and we are awaiting the arrival of new tables. Other new furniture causing the hardwood floors to buckle and additions to the house include a new the walls to deteriorate. An estimated coffee table, tcvo new end tables, and six thirty thousand dollars worth ot repairs new senior wing back chairs. One of the would be needed. The hardwood floors old leather couches, two of the old Senior from the clubroom through the reception Chairs, and the Founders Table have been room were ripped up and replaced. Along with refurbished. The agenda for this coming are in the process of being reconditioned. New flooring was laid in the second-floor bath and new stairs were installed leading to the third floor. The big news, however, can be found in the basement, which has been completely remodeled and updated with new ceiling, lighting, paneling, stairs and sound system. New windows were installed and new ventila tion fans were also added. The chapter now has one of the best multi-purpose rooms on campus — just in time for going alcoholfree 1 summer includes the new (Continued From Page 2) floors, new renovations base to the moldings kitchen. as well as Formica quarter counter tops rounds will replace were all e.xisting replaced in counter tops the same as well as the rooms. The large kitchen Lastly, we are a business. On the financial side, graduate donations continue to improve and operating arrears are minimal. We have completed our initial feasibili^' study for fund raising and are proceeding to the next phase and the actual raising of funds. In the interim we could use some additional funds to the steam had caused to deteriorate was kitchen cabinets will be fixed and refaced. begin working on the kitchen and complete the restoration of the bathrooms. Frankly, I am hoping replastered. The Y-room annex was completely gutted and the walls were replastered, the floor retiled, and a new The existing sink and garbage disposal that brothers will step foixvard system will be replaced with new fixtures and send us a check so that we wall that island. All lighting fixture was hung. The basement of the house has also experienced renovations. The paneling on the walls m the party room was ripped down and they were repaneled. A new drop ceiling of black tiles and 12 high-hat as well as the installation of a dish washing system. Gamma Phi chapter of Phi Gamma Delta IS launching a massive fund-raising e\ ent which will fund further house repair and renovations. The house continues to can complete these projects over the summer. It won't take much so pleMC send any contribution for the House Renovation Fund to Wes Boschert at 4544 Ranch Lane, Bioomfield Hills, iVII undergo renovations, liut still remains in 48302, so we can get the projects light fixtures, controlled by a dimmer beautiful aesthetic condition. Our doors switch, were installed to illuminate the are always open for any graduates who done. Well, that's it for 1998/99. Take care, brothers, and we'll see room. Also instiilled was a 6" drink rail would like to see what we, the under you in 1999/00. Perge! that goes along the perimeter of the room, graduate and graduate brothers of Phi and a drink bar. I'^uture renovations to the Gamma Delta together, have worked so hard to accomplish. basement include turning the old weight The Nittany Fiji is published for the members and friends of the Gamma Phi Chapter of The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta at The Pennsylvania State University. Address changes, news items, photographs and contributions are always welcome and may be sent in the enclosed envelope or mailed to Graduate Records Office, The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta, P.O. Box 296, State College, PA 16804-0296. \r\nPage 4 May 1999 Intramural Performance on the Rise Tf he past intramural year at Gamma Phi can be dubbed nothing other than a success, but by the looks of things late in the fall semester, it seemed to be just the opposite. While the Softball and cagers fought out several close victories along with a few blowouts. In the end, Beta in the championship game to run their record to an unblemished 9-0. The team felt that their successes came much easier thanks to the Gamma Phi was in an unpleasant support of the brotherhood. At each game, the number of fellow brethren coming to cheer for the team grew. For the last three or four games, the opposition was visibly shaken by the hostile crowd, sometimes growing to over twenty flred-up Phi Gams. With a productive spring, 19th place in the overall stand ings. Along with the spring semester came a highly antici pated basketball season that the Gamma Phi managed to climb into si.xth place overall; quite a miraculous recovery from 19th place at the end of the fall. The strong finish by the football teams struggled to identical 3-2 records, it was the smaller events such as racquetball, squash and handball that held things together. Still, at the conclusion of the fall semester. team felt could set the pace for an interesting semester. Combined with wrestling, volleyball and soccer. Gamma Phi looked to After winning the intramurai basketball cham pionship, the Fiji undergrads pose in front of the mantle. Bock Row: Lance Applemon '00, Jonathan Moses '00, Michael Puleo '01, Mlcheol Burdick '99 and David Sobolock '99. climb in the rankings. The Lodge placed two brothers in the Front Row: James Pouclello '98, Ryan Black '99, Derrick Holt '01 and Spencer Bolrd '01. intramural teams would not have been possible without the intense participation of the entire brotherhood. The attitude of the house is very positive, and we believe that "Number 1 in 1999- championship finals for wrestling, as th e volleyball and soccer teams racked up crucial bonus points. However, the biggest success of the season rested on Gamma Phi prevailed over each team it faced. The perfect season came to an end jerseys. Gamma Phi is read\' to crank it up the shoulders of the basketball team. The as the Phi Gams disposed of Beta Sigma Trophy once again. 00" IS a very realistic goal. With the arrival ol new intramural Fall Rush to be Dry New Chapter Web Site Launched The brothers of Gamma Phi are looking forward to the fall rush of 1999, for which we have high expectations. We are aiming to recruit a notch and contend lor the Itischoff By Bryan Holmes '00 /tis with great pleasure that I the message board for their long-lost announce that Gamma Phi has brothers, and even chat in the official between 15 and 20 quality men. With the condition of the house and the quality of finally caught up with the newest technological craze. This semester we Gamma Phi chat room. This issue of men currently in the house, we feel this is have accom Nittiiny Fiji on a feasible goal. plished the line. It will be creation of placed on the One event that we have organized tor next fall IS a three-on-three basketball the Niltany Fiji will also be the first our own Web site in tournament for the freshmen. We will also chapter Web pdf format to organize groups of our brothers to go to the dorms and help freshmen move into their dorms. This will help us meet some site. Included allow brothers on this site with varying are links to software potential rushees and their parents at the same time. If you didn't already know, the n^c has Incorporated a 'dry'rush week, where the fraternities can't have any alcohol, f-or this week, we have planned several activities, including a night of bowling with the Delta Zeta sorority. A successful fall rush is crucial for our national packages and homepage, a page describ ing the current brothers, and a special computers to Gamma Phi page. This page in the that our Web site is potentially one of the best ways to communicate with living Gamma Phis. Graduate Phi. With sorne hard work from the brothers will be able to surf the site to find e-mail addresses, leave a note on brotherhood, the next time we write to We, the brothers of Phi Gamma Delta, feel near future will be able to direct brothers to the whereabouts of all continuing the improvement of Gamma you, we will be telling you about how great the lall pledges are and how they are doing. view the File. our graduate brothers. We would welcome any comments, questions or advice as we try this new venture. http://Athens.cac,psu.edu/fraternities/fiji/ \r\nPage 5 Nittany Fiji We would like to thank the following graduates for their contributions to the 1998/99 giving year. Their gifts make the graduate relations program, which includes the publication of this newsletter, possible. George T. Faulkner '28 William L. Oliver '67 Thurmon C. Tejan '36 A. Bennett Orme Jr. '67 John L. McCain '37 Fred J. Caiigiuri Jr. '69 Norman R. Snively '37 Gerald A. Curtin '69 Ciifford L. Cramer '38 Daniel B. Kohihepp '69 Richard E, Lace '38 Robert G. Lee '69 Spring 1999 Chapter Offleers President Justin Dunkleberger '00 Paxinos, Pa. Civil Engineering Treasurer Robert H. Hosek '39 James A. Lilly '69 Jonathan Moses '00 Houghton W. Ciarke Jr. '40 Peters. Miller '71 New Kensington, Pa. Business Logistics Mark W. Houser Jr, '43 David M. Joyner '72 Edgar D. McKean Jr. '43 Michael J. Stewart '72 Dr. Roy D. Bertoiet '44 Harry F. Kern Jr. '44 E. Stuart Tuthiil '72 James E. Lasiavic '73 Robert H. Mourer '47 H. Alfred Eberhardt III '48 John S. McKean '48 Byron M. Emery '49 William P. Mailory '49 Historian Lance Appleman '00 Lower Burrell, Pa. Timothy R. Booth '75 R. Wesley Boschert '75 Jeffery D. Kendall '75 Robert Lapowsky '75 Recording Secretary James R. Ludwick '75 Brian Holmes '00 Business Logistics Robert M. Allen '50 Mark C. Krauss '76 Hudson, Ohio A. Wayne Cole Jr. '50 Michael A. Mische '76 Management Science Frank A. McKean '51 Vincent H. Trapani '76 Gregory M. Kubas '77 Richard R. Etiing '78 and Information Systems Marion B. Burton '52 Harding G. Williams '52 Dr. Wiilard L. Noyes '55 Corresponding Secretary Dean P. Guerro '80 Derek Holt '01 F. Daniel Wilder '55 Bruce A. Harnish '80 George S. Wills '58 James M. Nagie '60 Mechanicsburg, Pa. Oomputer Engineering David B. Watson '80 C. J. Wagner '80 Kevin J. Murray '81 Greg J. Peterson '81 Harold J. Heffner Jr. '61 Charles L. Hodges Jr. '61 Gregory P. Keiiey '61 Richard W. Ludwig '61 John F. Mullen '83 Jeffrey S. Klein '84 Spring Initiates All Class of 2002 James D. Bruce '62 Kenneth W. Brosnahan '85 Stephen Archot Frank R. Mascia Jr. '62 Robert C. Guiney '86 Southampton, Pa. Division of Undergraduate Studies W. John Soost '62 Robert J. Kounert '88 Robert D. Sponeybarger '62 Anthony S. Peterman '88 David J. Clark '63 Robert S. Cole '63 Karl R. Fink '63 Charles R. Harte III '64 Marc Rossow '91 Mark A. Vorkey '91 Christopher M. Foirchild '92 Brian Lace Greensburg, Pa. Civil Engineering Eric L, Mendoia '92 Bruce L. BIythe '66 Stephen J. Potter '92 Nicholas Mahoney David L. Young '66 Jonathan B. Leslie '94 Frank M, Caroselii '67 Jack Ciough '95 Northumberland, Pa. Premedicine David C. Meeker '67 Michael S. Busza Jr. '96 Aaron Mares Penn State Football 1999 August 28 ARIZONA (Pigskin Classic) Oetober 9 at Iowa Findleyviile, Pa. Biology Max Pipman New Kensington, Pa. Division of Undergraduate Studies 16 OHIO STATE September 4 AKRON 11 PinSBURGH 23 at Purdue 30 at Illinois November 6 MINNESOTA (Homecoming) 18 at Miami (Fia.) 13 MICHIGAN 25 INDIANA (Ail-University Day) 20 at Michigan State Sean Riley Upper Darby, Pa. Division of Undergraduate Studies Michael Zboray Northumberland, Pa. Civil Engineering \r\nPage 6 May 1999 Ubices Wallace R. Klinger '29 (Foxdale Village, 500 E. Marylyn Ave., State College, PA 16801) writes,"Thank you for sending me the Nittany Fiji. I read with great interest the article by the 25 years. He regrets not being able to be back to the lodge due to work and family, but says his experiences and friendships through Gamma Phi are most responsible for his success today. Purple Legionnaire (Michael Mlsche •76)." A. Wayne Cole Jr.'50 (304 Marilyn Dr., New Castle, PA 16105) was sorry he couldn't make it to the Norris Pig Dinner, but was still in Florida at the time. "It's good to hear of good things happening with both the house and the chapter, " he writes. George Wills '58 (7914 Sherwood Ave., Ruxton, MD 21204; gswills@aol.com) is CEO of Wills & Associates, a 21-yearold corporate communication and government relations firm he runs with his son. George is celebrating his 40th anniversary with wife Suzanne. The couple has one grandchild: Catherine. W. John Soost '62 (22 Egret Cir., Denver, PA 17517; jacketi@pdtprolog. net) was promoted to vice president of marketing and engineering with Eastern Technologies, which can be found on 1980-86 era. Bob and wife Jenni have 6-year-old twin sons. Christopher M. Fairchild '92 (1 158 W. Jeffrey D. Kendall '75 (515 East Dr., Sewickley, PA 15143), CEO of Laurel Mountain Partners, recently completed acquisition and consolidation of 28 solid waste companies and subsequent sale to a large public company. He enjoys frequent get-togethers with Rick Dandrea '73, Ron Folino '76 and Bob Main St., Apt Gl-21, Lansdale, PA 19446) has recovered from injuries sustained during hangliding, thanks to the prayers of Dave Percherine '93. He visited Linda and Mike Frank '92 in their new home in Bel Air, Md., and enjoyed Pizza Shop crabcakes and time spent on the "carporch." Funk '75. "As a result of the newsletter, I am anxious to return to the house for "Great report in the last Nittany Fiji\" says Daniel Wilder '55 (42 Golf Cottage Dr., Naples, FL 34105). 'Keep up the good work. " Graham Parsons '84. He looks forward to hearing from any brothers from the the first time in years. " Jonathan B. Leslie '94 (118 Wiltshire Cir., Monroeville, PA 15146; Bob Baney '84 (4407 Crossgate Dr., Champaign, IL 61821; bbaney@ leadershape.org) recently became director of LeaderShape, a nonprofit leadership development organization for college student leaders. Before that, he served at the Fiji International Head quarters and Banc One. He remembers being rushed on the Blue Course by Marc Rogers '83, Jim Shute '82 and Randy Potter '82. Other memories include late night engineering study sessions and having eight of 10 starters who were Fijis for the LAX football team, including Tom Lion '84, Gary Martin '84 and Rich Russo '84. He jonathan.leslie@kadena.af.mil) is currently stationed at Kadena Airbase in Okinawa, Japan. He plans on visiting the lodge this ilune. Albert J. Bohrer '97 (384 Birch Dr., Brick, NJ 08723), an elementary teacher, became engaged to Beverly in December. He writes that iMatt Shefcik '96 is also recently engaged. We regret to inform you of the death of John W. McCauley Jr.'45 (10/9/98),. Robert H. Maurer '47 (10/13/98), James A. Cochrane '50 (2/1/99) and C. Andrew MacDougal '82 (1 1/15/99). remembers the winning catch of Gregg the Web at www.go2eti.com. In March, he and Jam were planning on having Garrity '83 that won the 1983 Sugar Bowl, and tailgatmg with Mike Phi Gamma Delta mourns their passing and extends condolences to their family dinner with Mary Lou and Jack Glassburn '62, whom they hadn't seen Bellaman '85, Tom Sciabica '83 and and friends. m 15 years. Peter S. Miller '71 (3307 Greene Countrie Dr., Newtown Square, PA 19073; pmiller@mdwcg.com) has been elected president of Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman and C. Andrew MacDougaW '82, Brother and Father C. Andrew "Taddy" MacDougall '82 passed away from lung cancer on Goggin, a law firm with 14 offices and November 15, 1998. Over 20 Fijis attended his funeral. He is survived by over 2.50 lawyers. His son, Scott, recently graduated from the College of his wife, Debbie, and two young children, W. Ryan and Grace. Those who knew Andy will miss his joyful personality and wonderful spirit. Memorial Charleston and his twins, Jeff and contributions can be made for the benefit of his children in care of Merrill Wendy, are both sophomores in college. Lynch, One North Broadway, White Plains, NY 10601, Att; K. Longo — He and Bonnie have been married tor Education Fund MacDougal.