Mon., Aug. 30 Recruitment Orientation, 8:00 pm, Garrett Ballroom
Tuesday, Aug. 31 Rotation Parties, 7:00 – 11:00 pm
Wednes., Sept. 1 Rotation Parties, 7:00 – 11:00 pm
Thurs., Sept. 2 Open Houses, 7:00 – 11:00 pm
Fri., Sept. 3 Presentation Night, 7:00 – 11:00 pm
Sat., Sept. 4 Bid Day, 12:00 noon, DUC 305

M.A.S.T.E.R Plan Schedule

Sunday August 22 –

M.A.S.T.E.R Plan Move- In

Monday August 23 –

3pm – Ultimate Frisbee (Lampkin Park)

8pm – Cornhole Tournament (FIJI House)

Tuesday August 24 –

3pm – Soccer (Lampkin Park)

8pm – Poker and N64 Tournament (FIJI House)

Wednesday August 25 –

3pm – Football (Lampkin Park)

6:30pm – Hot Rods Game (Bowling Green Ballpark)

Thursday August 26 –

6pm – Call of Duty Tournament (FIJI House)

Friday August 27 –

2:30pm – Sand Volleyball (Lampkin Park)

6:30pm – Cook Out (FIJI House)

Saturday August 28 –

1pm – Sports (Lampkin Park)

7pm – Cook Out (FIJI House)

Chi Eta Chapter House at 1311 College Street

The Chi Eta Chapter house became official on Saturday with the presentation of the Phi Gamma Delta Greek letters on the house.  The house, located at 1311 College Street, was purchased by the Phi Gamma Delta Housing Corporation at WKU, Inc. on June 1, 2010.  It has been going through an extensive renovation over the summer, including:

• HVAC installation
• New Windows
• New Men’s Bathroom on 1st floor complete with two showers
• Half Bath/Powder Room for women guests
• New plumbing fixtures in 2nd floor bath
• New Kitchen
• Restored hardwood floors
• Patch, repair and painting of all walls and ceilings
• Improved electrical wiring
• Partial new roof

With the Phi Gamma Delta letters proudly displayed, the Chi Eta Chapter has itself a home.  Sixteen men will move into the house the week of August 16th.

The Chi Chapter received an honorable mention for outstanding scholarship.

The Chi Eta Chapter was awarded it’s first awards as a chapter, during the 162nd Ekklesia in Phoenix, Az.  Ekklesia is the biennium conference for Phi Gamma Delta.  The chapter was recognized with an honorable mention for the Jordan Bowl, outstanding scholarship. The then colony posted a 3.25 average, ranking first among fraternities on WKU’s campus. The chapter has maintained the highest GPA among fraternities for the past four semesters. All this would not have been possible if were not for Ray Blankenship who also received a Crowder Cup honorable mention, for outstanding academic advisor.

Six Fijis Named Kentucky Colonels

Mitch White, Chaz Vittitow, Jordan Minton, Justin Cave, Tyler Jury and Wade Haga were recently named Kentucky Colonels. Kentucky Colonels are appointed by the sitting Governor and a Secretary of State. While every Colonel is appointed with this distinct honor for different reasons, the organization recognizes strength of character, leadership and dedication to the welfare of others.  Fiji’s Across America has raised over $40,000 for Alzheimer’s research and biked over 3,200 miles across the county to bring awareness to the nation.

The Fijis Across America reach Yorktown, VA on the Atlantic Ocean coast.

They made it! Friday, the Fijis Across America reached Yorktown, Va on schedule. The journey started on May 25 and 3,200 miles and 55 days later, the men arrived in Yorktown with their front wheels in the Atlantic Ocean!

More importantly, they raised over $40,000 for Alzheimer’s research thus far. Their mission is not over though. If you have not contributed to fundraiser for Alzheimer’s research, you still can at www.fijisacrossamerica.com.

Congratulations to Tyler Jury, Chaz Vittitow, Mitch White, Wade Haga, Justin Cave and Jordan Minton. We are mighty proud of you all!

Fijis Across America Route

Congratulation guys!

Chi Eta has maintained the top GPA among fraternities since arriving on WKU’s campus in Fall of 2008.

Phi Gamma Delta Active 3.189 (1st)
Phi Gamma Delta New 3.493 (1st)
Phi Gamma Delta Combined: 3.250 (1st)

All Greek Average 2.985
All Fraternity Average 2.783
All Active Member Average 2.813
All New Member Average 2.604

The Founding Fathers of the Chi Eta Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, founded May 1, 2010.

It was a very surreal moment on Saturday May 1st, 2010.  For the Phi Gamma Delta Chi Eta chapter, the past 18 months had been a time of trials and tribulations but also a time of strong bonding and brotherhood.  With all founding members at the Topper Club the night of May 1st, 18 months of memories flashed before their eyes as the drape over the Phi Gamma Delta Chi Eta charter was unveiled with a roaring applause from everyone in the room.  Chapter President, Chaz Vittitow, accepted the charter from the fraternity legate, Ben Harper, with a smile on his face bright enough to put even the thunder and lightning of the stormy night to shame.  It was a very surreal moment for the WKU Fiji’s but well deserved and appreciated.

The whole chartering weekend was a great success for the Chi Eta chapter.  On Friday, April 30th, the men hosted an ”Evening with the Fijis” open house in the Kentucky Room of the Kentucky Building.  It was a pleasant evening where parents, fellow Greek members, and WKU faculty and staff to come enjoy the celebration.  Members from other Phi Gamma Delta chapters joined from schools such as Kentucky, Purdue, Evansville, Tennessee Tech and Wabash.  The Fijis were also honored to have speakers Gary Wiser, Drew Martin, Howard Bailey, Charley Pride, Executive Director of Phi Gamma Delta, Bill Martin, and key note speaker, WKU President Gary Ransdell.  It was a great moment for the members of the Chi Eta chapter but most of all was their chance to say thankyou to all the people from the WKU and Bowling Green communities that had helped them achieve this great honor.

The banquet of receiving the charter for the Chi Eta chapter took place in the Topper Club of L.T. Smith Stadium on the evening of May 1st.  May 1st is especially significant to Phi Gamma Delta as it was the day the first chapter of Phi Gamma Delta was founded in 1848 at Jefferson College in Cannonsburg, PA.  The men of Phi Gamma Delta were looking very sharp in their tuxedos and each man was privileged to have a beautiful lady to accompany them at the banquet.  Though it was one of the heaviest rainfalls of the year, the banquet was too long awaited to let anything stop the festivities.  Bill Martin, executive director of Phi Gamma Delta, was the Master of Ceremonies and the banquet also was honored by the speaking of Vice President of Student Affairs, Howard Bailey, and Phi Gamma Delta Archon President, Bill Miller.  It was truly a night to remember as the Topper Club was filled with brothers and their dates, parents, and several people from the WKU community, to join in the celebration of an exceptional group of men achieving a long awaited goal.

Thank you to all who took part in the weekends festivities and also to those who helped along the way.  Phi Gamma Delta at WKU accomplished a wonderful goal but will continue to seek guidance and help from others in its pursuit to be excellent in all areas.

Pictures to come!

"All the Way Turnt Up" Fonz vs Richie Spring Sing 2010

The Brothers of Phi Gamma Delta were honored this past weekend at the annual Greek Week Awards. The awards ceremony, held in Van Meter Auditorium, honored Greeks across WKU’s campus.

The Delta Colony brought home their fair share of hardware highlighted by both Matt Cooke and Chaz Vittitow being named to the WKU Greek Hall of Fame. The colony also received awards for Campus Involvement and Leadership, Greek Involvement, and Scholastic Achievement. The brothers competed in various events throughout the week, placing third in Greek Feud, Penny Toss, and Banner.

The evening was topped off when Bryan Hartzell, a sophomore from Brentwood, Tenn., was honored with the Colony’s second consecutive Order of Omega Outstanding New Member Award. Colony Advisor Bob Anderegg was recognized with the Randy Bracey Outstanding Advisor Award.

Proud of their strong finish in this year’s Greek Week, the brothers now anxiously await the 2010 Homecoming with the sisters of Kappa Delta and the men of Farmhouse.

Click here for a complete list of Greek Awards.