MU MUMBLES Summer, 2016 - University of Wisconsin - Mu Chapter PIG DINNER 2016 Twenty-one graduate and 15 undergraduate brothers played a partner scramble at University Ridge Golf Course during the Mu chapter’s 2016 Pig Dinner Weekend. Fiji sire Joe McGinnis (1987) and son Connor McGinnis (2018) took home the top prize, scoring five under par. A total of 178 graduate and undergraduate brothers attended this year’s Norris Pig Dinner at the Madison Concourse Hotel and 16 Langdon. The keynote Speaker Chris Bauer (1970), entertained brothers with his story of persistence and there was even a special appearance by the Badger Band to celebrate the evening. Inside this Issue PHILANTHROPIC SUCCESS 2 HUMOROLOGY FINALE 3 FIJI INTRAMURAL DOMINANCE 3 SPECIAL SHOUTOUTS 4 \r\nMU MUMBLES PHILANTHROPIC SUCCESS 3RD ANNUAL FIJI ANNUAL CUP In early April, the Mu Chapter held the 3rd Annual Fiji Island Cup, benefitting the Fond Blanc Foundation. Philanthropy Chairman Max Bayer and the Philanthropy Committee worked with the chapter and sororities to host Puppy Day, Fundamentally Sound a cappella group sing off, the cooler decorating competition, and trivia day. Uncommon Madison and other local vendors sponsored Fiji Island Cup, helping us exceed our target goal of $15,000. The final total raised was $15,056. SERVICE TRIP TO FOND BLANC ORPHANAGE IN FOND BLANC, HAITI Following through on the financial support dedicated to the Fond Blanc Foundation from Fiji Island Cup, brothers traveled down to Fond Blanc Orphanage in Haiti to implement the Fiji Sustainability project. Tasked with building a set of stairs, garden beds and a wall, brothers and kids worked together all week through the Haitian heat to complete the objectives and improve the orphanage. Page 2 \r\nSUMMER 2016 HUMOROLOGY FINALE After countless hours of practice and determined fundraising efforts, the FIJI, DG and Beta Theta Pi show, Around The World, raised a total of $21,625. Combined, all participating casts raised more than $125,000 for the Boys & Girls Club of Dane County. FIJI INTRAMURAL DOMINANCE Bottom: Riley Liegal (2018), Emmett Smith (2017), Chris Stout (2016), Dom Vierling (2018), Matt Buchbinder (2019) Top: Nick Mankowski (2016), Cody Hottonroth (2016), Tony Stella (2018), John Brand (2016), Ryan Jackson (2019), Connor Gnazzo (2016) Brothers pictured left to right: Peter Sandvick (2017), Jack Thompson (2018), Kenji Passini (2017), Conor McGinnis (2018), Tony Stella (2018), Chris Stout (2016), Tyler Markel (2017), Grant Bailey (2019) Demonstrating athletic prowess, FIJI intramural teams won championships in Softball, Volleyball, runner-up in hockey and the first ever Greek League Basketball championship. The Greek basketball league was set up by Bjorn Johnson (2017) who is the Interfraternity Council’s (IFC) Vice President of Programming and Athletics. Page 3 \r\nPhi Gamma Delta Fraternity Mu at University of Wisconsin 1201 Red Mile Road P.O. Box 4599 Lexington, KY 40544 MU MUMBLES Summer 2016 Nonprofit Org US Postage Paid Lexington, KY Permit # 540 MU CHAPTER AT UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON SPECIAL SHOUT-OUTS David Stewart (1955) took one look at the composite photos of the classes of 1955 and 1956 and knew they needed help! He painstakingly took the time to rebuild the two classes' composites, including new backer board, mounting the photos, and naming each brother's photo. He topped it off by matting and framing both composites. We appreciate brother Stewart exemplifying “Not For College Days Alone." Mike Wygocki (Western Michigan 1986), Mu Chapter Purple Legionnaire, was appointed by the Archons to the Permanent Committee on Nominations for 2016. It is this committee's job to review the qualifications of those brothers nominated to serve as an Archon of the Fraternity and to send forward to the Ekklesia Committee on Nominations a list of qualified candidates for further consideration. Members of the Permanent Committee also serve on the Ekklesia After one year as a Phi Gamma Delta Field Secretary, Eric Lied (2014) was promoted to Director of Chapter Services. Congratulations, brother Lied, you make us proud to be Phi Gams! FIJI INTRAMURAL CONTINUED Intramural Volleyball Champions: John Cohen (2019), Michael Drees (2017), Austin Cox(2019), Noah Gerber (2018), Sam Orno (2019), Josh Angelchik (2017), Griffin Kelly (2018) Do you want to give back to the Mu Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta? Consider a tax-deductible contribution to the Landmark Preservation Association. Contact Jim Cope for more details: JCope@walkerdunlop.com