THE KNOX G.D. FIJI Volume CXV Galesburg, Illinois - Fall 2018 No. 1 President's Message This past fall was very successful in terms of upholding our fraternity's values and demonstrating a good image on campus. We implemented different scholarship, philanthropy, and brotherhood requirements in order to progress our fraternity and provide our incoming pledges an example of what it means to be a Fiji. As the president of the Gamma Deuteron Chapter, I am very happy with the progress of the brothers within the past two years in all of these categories and hope to continue it with our future members. This term as we bring in new members, we hope to find gentlemen who will use our five values in their everyday lives and guide them to become courageous leaders in the chapter! P! Andrew Ponce '20 Volume CXV Galesburg, Illinois - Fall 2018 No. 1 Fiji's Spread Awareness on Suicide Prevention The brothers of the Gamma Deuteron chapter participated in Knox's Fresh Check Day which strives to bring awareness to social, mental, and physical health on college campuses. The Gamma Deuteron chapter volunteered to work the 9/10 initiative booth which helps bring awareness to suicide prevention. 1/10 college students have thought of or are thinking of committing suicide; the 9/10 are those who can step in and help. The undergraduate brothers shared potential risks, NINE such as, noticing mood changes, lack of interest, missing Helps classes, or poor eating habits to designate potential risks of suicide. Brothers also shared how you can be an active bystander by talking to someone you think may be at risk, and helping them to receive professional guidance so that they can live a healthy life. Our chapter was very proud to participate in such an important campus event. Our participation gained us recognition from the International Headquarters. We were featured in the #1006 edition of The Friday Newsletter with brother Julian Wicks as the cover photo. 100 Volume CXV Galesburg, Illinois - Fall 2018 No. 1 Homecoming Success Brings Plans for a Bright Future Homecoming this fall was a major success for the Gamma Deuteron Chapter. The chapter celebrated the 50th anniversary of the class of '68 and hosted many other graduate brothers who attended Knox. Graduate brothers were able to meet newly activated members and relive cherished memories through conversation and photo albums. Gentleman of the Gamma Deuteron Chapter shared to the graduate brothers recent successes of the chapter, updated graduate brothers on the philanthropy events being planned and the new housing corp that have been reestablished. We were also able to share that the chapter maintained a house average 3.1 GPA spring term of the 2017-2018 school year. Along with updates on the chapter, the undergraduate brothers presented a plan to potentially make improvements to the chapter house. Led by senior house manager Alex Peck ('19), the chapter discussed possible plans for future renovations of the house. Volume CXV Galesburg, Illinois - Fall 2018 No. 1 Exec Board Reflects on Fall Term 2018 This fall, the Gamma Deuteron chapter has worked harder than ever to establish a healthy relationship with not only the Knox community, but also the Galesburg community. Lead by the 2018-2019 executive board, the brothers have pushed each other to be better and hold each other accountable to live up to the five values everyday. Giving service and achieving excellence in the classroom have been two topics that the chapter has really focused on this term. Every Tuesday evening, Brothers had the opportunity to volunteer at Blessings in a Backpack which provides lunches for Galesburg school students who may not have access to food over the weekend while not in school. Along with Blessings in a Backpack, the chapter participated in a school wide competition to donate cans of soup for the Blessings in a Backpack initiative, donating over 100 cans of soup to the campaign. As mentioned before the chapter volunteered for Knox's school wide Fresh Check day, explaining the importance of suicide prevention to students. These are just a few examples of the service that the Gamma Deuteron chapter has participated so far this academic year. Scholarship has been important to the chapter for building better leaders. The chapter earned a 3.1 gpa the spring term of 2017-2018 which was a great way to end the year. The chapter looks to improve upon this to be considered a top academic organization on campus. Volume CXV Galesburg, Illinois - Fall 2018 No. 1 Upcoming Recruitment for Winter 2019 For winter recruitment 2019, the format has changed so that more students on campus can be aware of the importance of greek life. Instead of only two nights for recruitment events, each fraternity on campus will hold a two hour session starting week three of the term. Once each of the six fraternities holds their scheduled session, there are two nights where the organizations have an option to hold more recruitment events. In doing so, IFC and the six fraternities on campus hope to bring in larger pledge classes. The chapter of Gamma Deuteron is excited for this upcoming pledge class. All brothers have met prospective new members that show the traits of Fiji gentlemen and are looking forward to the future. We are excited to expand our chapter's diversity and replace our graduating brothers with courageous leaders! Fall Sports 2018 Recording Secretary Kobe Shutter is a member of the Knox College football team. This fall he was a write-in for the Midwest Conference South Division All-Conference First Team. Kobe had 28 receptions for 288 yards and 4 touchdowns which earned him best tight end in the conference by HERO Sports. Although the Knox College Men's football team was only 2-8, Shutter contributed as much as he could while also battling a shoulder injury. He is on track to be healthy for the spring baseball season. Brothers Jason White, Noah Manzo, and Duncan Wheeler had a productive fall golf season. The men's golf team won the Loras Invite this fall with the help of White and Wheeler. White tied for 2nd and Wheeler tied for 10th. All players are determined to make a difference this fall and bring home the conference title to Knox.