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alumni news Gamma tau chaPteR Graduate support by Greg Robbins ’68 e recently formed the Gamma Tau Fiji WGraduates Association (GTFGA) to assist the chapter by generating graduate interest and fnancial support. Our objective is to continue the level of graduate support necessary for Gamma Tau to be the best fraternity on campus. The fnancial support will be used to fund regular graduate communications and fellowship events such as the Pig Dinner, The Couser Golf Classic, and Homecoming. The GTFGA will work with the chapter and the Board of Chapter Advisors (BCA) in planning, advertising and arranging such events. We also will support the work of Gamma 88th annual Pig Dinner Tau, Inc. (the house corporation) in maintaining Landon-Nelson Hall to a high standard. The GTFGA will oversee the development, content, and funding The 2014 Pig Dinner, held on March 29th was a great success, and of the GTFijiGrads.com web site and Facebook sites. Gamma Tau enjoyed by many! Four members who were on hand to receive their graduate communications will be produced both in printed and Gold Owl Award certifcate and lapel pin celebrating 50 years since electronic form. their initiation into Phi Gamma Delta. Congratulations to: L-R: John The GTFGA will continue the work of the Capital Campaign Briggs ’67, Greg Robbins ’68, Bill Arnold ’66, and Rod Parker ’67. Committee to collect remaining unpaid pledges scheduled over the next few years. In the future, we will explore establishing scholarships and other from the Board of forms of support for the chapter. invitation chaPteR aDviseRs Graduate support for the chapter is now provided by three groups: 1. Gamma Tau, Inc. (House Corp) - responsible for property ownership and management Brothers, President - Marc Perla ’92, Vice President - Tom Adams ’70, Treasurer - John Briggs ’67, Secretary - Joe Baumgartner ’68, he Gamma Tau BCA meets once a Director - Scott Fogle ’87, Director - Rick Dorsey ’95. Tmonth with the undergraduate cabinet and leadership. Our goal is to serve as 2. Board of Chapter Advisors (BCA) - responsible for advising the a sounding board for the undergrads and chapter offcers and insuring the chapter has successful plans and aid them in achieving their goals for strategies. Chairman - Collins Westcott ’05, Purple Legionnaire Gamma Tau. Unlike many other chapters’ - John Crupie ’09, Section Chief - Tom Adams ’70, and Brett graduates, who seemingly run the chapter Vogt ’06. and make the decisions from behind the 3. Gamma Tau Fiji Graduates Association (GTFGA) - responsible scenes, our BCA merely offers advice from for graduate communications, graduate engagement, and fnancial past experience and lets the more-than- support of the chapter. Chairman - Greg Robbins ’68, Vice capable undergraduates run their own operation. This speaks to the Chairman - Rick Dorsey ’95, Director - Peri Demestihas ’09. outstanding undergraduate chapter that Gamma Tau has had for years and how well the cabinet sets and executes their goals. Currently, we have John Crupie ’09, Purple Legionaire; Tom Adams ’70, Section Chief; and Brett Vogt ’06 working on the team. Yellow Jackets vs virginia cavaliers BCA meeting are open to anyone who wants to attend. Please email me at collinswestcott@gmail.com and I will let you know when our ΦΓΔ homecoming 2014 next meeting is scheduled. save the Date Collins Westcott ’05 saturday, november 1 BCA President time: tBa have you considered making have alumni news? a bequest to Gamma tau? We want to hear from you! Send your personal updates, accomplishments, Contact Greg Robbins ’68 at adventures, and photos to our Account Manager Kasey Breedlove at kbreedlove@thelaurusgroup.net, or simply fll out the tear- jgregoryrobbins@icloud.com to fnd out how. away form at the bottom of your cover letter and return it in the mail. We want to share it in the next issue of The Gamma Tauk!