Phi Gamma Delta at JMU

On April 15, the Mu Chi chapter held their 19th annual Frank B. Norris Pig Dinner!  With over 35 graduate brothers in attendance, as well as distinguished guests from other chapter, this year’s Piggy D was one for the ages.  A big “thank you” goes out to all the brothers who traveled far and wide to attend, as well to those who made this Pig Dinner their first ever as a graduate.  Some highlights of the dinner include:

• A prolific Exile’s Toast by brother Robert Cavedo
• Outstanding Newly Initiated Brother awarded to brother Jake Mooney
• Brother of the Year awarded to brother Nick Stoner
• Christopher W. Fuller Senior Recognition awarded to brother Ryan Mullins
• Winner of both the Matthew N. Zolotor Scholarship and Cap and Gown Rising-Senior Passdown, brother Zachary Franklin
• An outstanding overall performance by Ryan Mullins as Master of Ceremonies

The following morning, the first ever Phi Gam Pro Am golf tournament was held at Lakeview Golf Course. With 10 undergraduate and 5 graduate brothers participating, it was a huge success for a first-year event. Thank you to all the brothers who participated.

This year’s Pig Dinner weekend would not have been possible without the unyielding efforts of Corresponding Secretary Tyler Stout and Graduate Relations Chair Jake Mooney.  They both worked tirelessly to make 2012 the best year yet, and have certainly made a convincing case.  Mighty proud to have these two individuals in the chapter!

Next year will mark Mu Chi’s 20th!  Keep up the great work, MX!

Due to an outstanding 2011 year, Mu Chi has been recognized by the Fraternity & Sorority Life Office as a 5 Star Chapter!  This means the chapter has exceeded all standards and expectations that are part of the 4 Pillars of Excellence.  In addition to this incredible achievement, the FSL Excellence Awards recently took place this past weekend, and Mu Chi was proud to be recognized for Outstanding Philanthropy:  FIJI/ASA’s Miles for Medals!  For the second year in a row, Miles for Medals has been deemed the best philanthropic event on campus.  Other awards include Outstanding New Member in a Fraternity – brother Jake Ronza, and the Chapter’s “Best of the Best” awarded to brother Nelson Murphy.  Congratulations to this year’s recipients and all the brothers of Mu Chi!  Mighty Proud!

Outstanding Philanthropy - from left: Rachel Morin, Jake Ronza, Annie Ruehlin, and Meg Brooks

Recently at the FSL Greek leader’s retreat, FIJI and ASA’s Miles for Medals philanthropy was chosen as the top vision out of 35 to better unify, promote, and aggrandize the Greek community as a whole!  A $500 grant was awarded to further develop and establish Miles for Medals as the premier philanthropic cause of JMU Greek Life – all to benefit Special Olympics Virginia.  Congratulations to the winning group!

From left: Tara Capelli, Olivia Long, Devon Brzezynski, Jake Ronza, and Annie Ruehlin

The Brothers of Phi Gamma Delta MX congratulate the JMU football team on their 20 – 17 win against Eastern Kentucky!  Now on to North Dakota St. for Round 2 – Let’s go Dukes!