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Newsletter

Our Undergraduate Brothers at our Delta Colony at DePaul University in Chicago have just released their latest newsletter!  Please take a moment to click on this link to catch up on the IMPRESSIVE success of these Fijis:

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0BwImNLvWpcx_Njc5eEpoZ0hENDg

 

As you'll read in the newsletter, our Colony Brothers just pledged and initiated 11 men this fall, nearly doubling their size.  And they're planning to recruit a winter pledge class, hoping to get their numbers to 30 men!  They have the highest GPA among all DePaul fraternities, they have conducted more philanthropy and community service activities than chapters twice their size, and they are some remarkable, impressive young men.

 

If all goes well during their Winter Quarter 2013, the Colony plans to petition the International Fraternity next spring for a charter as a full-fledged chapter in Phi Gamma Delta, with chartering scheduled for the fall of 2013.  To get there, they will have to raise about $25,000.  Stay tuned!  As we get closer, we'll outline ways in which local Chicago-area Graduate Brothers can contribute to the DePaul Fiji Colony's success!  Until then, please read about their amazing accomplishments in the latest newsletter.

 

Fraternally,

 

Skip Buckley (Wittenberg '80)

Section Chief - Chicago Area

BCA Chair, DePaul Delta Colony

 

Perge!

 

DePaul Delta Colony Pledges 11 Men!

CONGRATULATIONS to the Brothers of our Delta Colony at DePaul University for pledging 11 fine gentlemen!  With the Colony's active membership at 12 Brothers, they nearly DOUBLED their membership roster, now at 23!  Great job, Brothers!

The full membership of Brothers & Pledges, now at 23 men (one missing from photo).

 



The 11 new Pledges of Phi Gamma Delta at DePaul University. 

(Okay, okay, so they weren't looking in my direction for the photo!)

The challenge for the Colony now becomes one to initiate all 11 men for 100% retention!  Good luck, Brothers!

Fraternally,

Skip Buckley (Wittenberg '80)
Section Chief - Chicago Area
BCA Chair, DePaul Delta Colony

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DePaul Fiji Colony Seeking Rush Referrals

Our Delta Colony at DePaul University is heavily engaged in Rush right now!  If you have any names of prospective Rushees, please send them along to me!  I'll forward to the DePaul Recruitment Chair ASAP.

Thanks in advance.

Skip Buckley (Wittenberg '80)
BCA Chair, DePaul Delta Colony
Section Chief - Chicago

Perge!

DePaul Delta Colony's Blood Drive on Monday, June 18th

Please support our DePaul Fiji Colony by participating in their Blood Drive on Monday, June 18th!

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Please Join Our DePaul Delta Colony on Tuesday, May 22nd for Their FIRST Philanthropy Fundraiser!

All Chicago-area Fiji Graduate Brothers are invited to attend our new DePaul Fiji Colony's FIRST-EVER fundraising philanthropy event for the American Red Cross!  Here are the details:

  What:  The RED Event, hosted by our DePaul Fiji Colony
  When:  7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Tuesday, May 22nd
  Where:  DePaul Art Museum, 935 West Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614
  Admission:  $5 suggested, includes light appetizers and beverages (non-alcoholic)
  Who:  All Chicago-area Fiji Graduate Brothers, DePaul Greeks, DePaul administrators, guests
  Why:  Please help support our NEW DePaul Fiji Colony with their inaugural RED event!
  Silent Auction:  Bid on Cubs tickets, one-night hotel stay at a Loop hotel, $100 Southwest Airlines gift card, Chicago Chocolate Tour, Gift Baskets
  Proceeds:  All net proceeds will go directly to the American Red Cross
  Networking:  Should be a good opportunity to meet other Chicago-area Fijis
  Attire:  Semi-formal or Business Attire (Men are encouraged to wear a RED tie!)
  RSVP:  NOT necessary -- just arrive around 7:00 pm
  Questions: Please contact depaulFiji@gmail.com

This is a BIG deal for our new Colony Brothers, and they would genuinely welcome our support!  Hope you can make it!

Fraternally,

Skip Buckley (Wittenberg/Sigma '80)
Section Chief - Chicago

Perge! / Press On!
 

Over 80 Brothers Attend 10th Annual Norris Pig Dinner!

We had a VERY SUCCESSFUL Pig Dinner on April 26th, as over 80 Graduate and Undergraduate Brothers attended.  Sixteen different chapters were represented, in addition to our Delta Colony at DePaul University.

Archon Councilor Mike Lucas (Bradley '83) gave a moving keynote speech, Alex Conway (Northwestern '12) won the prestigious Guy B. Early Memorial Award for Phi Chapter, and Demetri Chrissos (DePaul '15) won the inaugural BCA Brotherhood Award.

Above, John Kim (Northwestern '15), left, and Dr. Steve Lindell (Illinois '57), shared the honors of kissing the pig.

Please check back to this Blog often, as we'll post information about upcoming Chicago Graduate Chapter events!

Fraternally,

Skip Buckley (Wittenberg '80)

Section Chief - Chicago-Area

Perge!



DePaul Delta Colony to Host RED Fundraiser on May 22nd

Save the date of May 22nd for our DePaul Delta Colony's inaugural fundraiser at the DePaul Art Museum!  All net proceeds to benefit the American Red Cross.  We're looking for Silent Auction Donations.  Chicago-area Graduate Brothers, parents of Colony Brothers, other DePaul Greek students, and DePaul administrators are invited!  For questions and details, please email depaulfiji@gmail.com.  Details to come!