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GRADUATES - COME TO THE PIG DINNER
ON MARCH 28, 2008 - 7PM RADISSON HOTEL
(click on Pig Dinner 2008)
"...we are extremely proud to let everyone know these facts, which alone speak volumes about how far the chapter has come"
Ralph Shanks, President, Board of Chapter Advisors (BCA)
1. The open and blant use and abuse of drugs in the house is a thing of the past. It took some housecleaning and tough decisions, but FIJI is no longer the place to get drugs.
2. Membership has increased from 25 members to near 75 today with a new 2008 Pledge Class of 35 for a total approaching 100.
3. The $80,000 debt of the Chapter has been eliminated and Delta Tau now consistently operates in the black.
4. The Chapter's GPA has risen from dead last on campus to having consistent semesters ranked in the top 2 or 3.
5. Intramurals have provided additional accolades for the Chapter with success in football, soccer and other sports - stemming from a history of non-involvement.
6. Individual members have become involved in all types of campus activities including campus politics, social service organizations, IFC and philanthropic activities.
7. The house has undergone a magnificant overhauling especially in the downstairs with new furnishings, new decorations, a new HDTV 62 inch set, commemorative plaques and replica photos of the many awards won by the Chapter over the years. Also a photo salute to Delta Tau '63 Jim Caswell who was a past Phi Gamma Delta Archon President (photo on page 102 of Purple Pilgrim) now has a permanent place of honor in the entry hall of the house.
8. Brother Jason (Buddy) Polan - Class of '63 is entering his 2nd Year as House Manager (mom).
9. The house is completely full each semester and meal service has been dramatically improved by bringing in a new caterer (thanks to Jason). The food is of such high quality now that guys who don't live in the house have signed up for meal plans to enjoy the new cuisine.
10. And...the annual Norris Pig Dinner has grown from being non-existent 5 years ago to bringing together over 150 Brothers at last year's event. The expectations for this year are that over 200 Brothers will be in attendance this year. We hope that is the case. We hope YOU will be among those attending, visiting the House and meeting the outstanding group of young men in the Chapter today. We have a Chapter tradition to be proud of...and we have a current Chapter that is carrying on the tradition.
There are more Condon and Cheney Cups in Delta Tau's future, Guaranteed!
Fraternally, Ralph Shanks '63
President, Board of Chapter Advisors
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NEWELY REMODELED PHI GAMMA DELTA DEN
NEW LEATHER FURNITURE, TV, BERBER CARPET,
FIREPLACE AND TWO CUSTOM BUILT TROPHY CABINETS.
The BCA moved the old furniture into the West end of the
Dining Room with a new TV for eating/lounging - designating
the new Den as a "non-eating" room for cabinet meetings,
BCA meetings, and guests.
In the works is a committee to replicate the numerous
Delta Tau Intramural, Sing Song and other honors
lost in the fire.
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ENTRY HALL DRESSED UP WITH MEMORIAL
PLAQUE, BOOKS FOR DELTA TAU BROTHER
PAYNE STEWART.
Sports Replica of Payne's 3 Major PGA Events
donated by two loyal graduate brothers, Charlie
Martin and Bob Hughes.
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PHI GAMMA DELTA CREST SHOWCASES
NEWLY DECORATED DEN & FIREPLACE
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BLACK DIAMOND ON WALL AND TABLE
DESIGN OFFER A SPECIAL CORNER IN
THE NEW DEN
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NEW TROPHY CASE SHOWS AWARDS HISTORY
After extensive research, the BCA established
replica trophies for intramural sports, Sing Song
and other achievements that the Delta Tau chapter
has won since being a chapter in 1948.
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RALPH SHANKS - SMU CLASS OF 1963
CHAIRMAN - BOARD OF CHAPTER ADVISORS
Board of chapter advisors consists of successful
businessmen, mostly Delta Tau graduates, that
serve as advisors to the current chapter officers
and men of Phi Gamma Delta. They meet once a
month, usually on a Monday night following the
weekly chapter meeting.
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DELTA TAU IMPROVES OVERALL SCHOLARSHIP
ON SMU CAMPUS FROM #8/10 TO #2/10
If we keep up the good work for the Fall 2006
semester, we might have a good shot at the Phi Gamma Delta
Award for Most Improved Scholarship.
Study, Study, Study...then
Party, Party, Party....mightly proud to be a Fiji!
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NEW HALL PLAQUE HONORING THE FOUNDING
FATHERS OF THE DELTA TAU CHAPTER
IN 1948.
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