Annual Frank Norris Pig Dinner
Wednesday, March 17 2010 @ 09:50 AM EDT
2011 - Annual Frank Norris Pig Dinner The Alpha Gamma Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta cordially invites all Fiji Brothers and Graduate Brothers to the Annual Frank Norris Pig Dinner. HISTORY In 1893, the first of the famous pig dinners, dedicated to Frank B. Norris (California 1894), was celebrated at the University of California. As in the case of Charles Lamb's account of the discovery of roast pig, our most popular annual barbecue originated in incidents which at the time seemed quite accidental and trivial. Years later when the custom was established in every chapter, innumerable conflicting legends seem to have sprung up concerning its origin. What actually happened on that memorable occasion in 1893 was related in detail by a participant, Ralph L. Hathorn (California 1893), at the 67th Ekklesia banquet in 1915, and his version has been faithfully adhered to in the account which follows: 
Date: May 14, 2011
Dinner Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location (Dinner): Fountains golf and Banquet Center 6060 Maybee Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
http://www.fountainsgolf.com/
Cost: $50 single/$75 couple
There will also be a golf outing prior to the dinner at the same location, starting tee-time yet to be decided.
Questions ?: Aaron TenHuisen at atenhuisen@gmail.
At the Class Day exercises of the University of California in 1893, the dispensator, who was Ralph Hathorn, a loyal Fiji, took occasion to rap the Dekes and Betas who had monopolized the glee club for the past year. The stunt consisted in bringing on the platform a barrel labeled "U. of C. Glee Club," tied with a cord symbolic of the strangle-hold established by these two rival societies. Out of this barrel, to complete the figure, tumbled a squealing pig. Some say the pig escaped and was pursued at this point by underclassmen Fijis with murderous intent. At any rate that night the pig was incarcerated in the lower regions of the Fiji stronghold on Dana Street, while Frank Norris staged an elaborate ceremony worthy of the burnt offering. The date set was May 18 at 6 p.m., at which time twenty Fiji tribesmen foregathered at the banquet board and made the Delta realm resound with "All hail the pig!" Hathorn, as master of ceremonies, then called upon every member present to renew his bond of allegiance. fidelity, and alliance, and to seal his vow on bended knee by the solemn ordeal of kissing the pig's snout. After the banquet, which was continued long into the night and was something very like the genuine Kneipe, at the break of dawn Frank Norris was inspired to propose that they perpetuate the memory of the occasion by a perennial alumni-chapter pig dinner and rally. His was the prophetic vision of feasts to come 'round Delta boards from coast to coast, when young and old brothers should gather in informal good fellowship to renew old days.
After the untimely death of Frank Norris in 1902 it was most fitting that this annual festivity should be dedicated to him and that the custom should be known thereafter in all of Fijidom as the "Norris Pig Dinner."
Congratulations to new Intents
Sunday, September 20 2009 @ 05:10 PM EDTWe are happy to announce that as of September 18, 2009 Alpha Gamma chapter has 14 intents. We would like to congratulate all of them for making a great choice:
Todd Turfe
Kevin Lucka
Gregory Barilovich
Ryan Cargill
Matthew Gegich
Nate Johnson
Caleb Harrison
Joel Laber
Brandon Charboneau
Cory Dorfner
Cody Richardson
Tanner Mindel
Taimen Taylor
Matt Jokerst
Hope you all are as excited as we are, and ready to learn everything about Phi Gamma Delta and what we stand for, don't forget your pledge class starts Winter 2010 term. Hope all the brothers have a great work term!
Recent Updates
Monday, September 07 2009 @ 01:55 PM EDTHope, everyone had a great long weekend. For all the Grad brothers please dont forget, alumni weekend starts September 10th, 2009. We hope to see all the grad brothers out there.
Bids were given out on August 31, 2009 to approximately 21 students and we hope to receive a 100% bid return rate.
Alpha Gamma Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta is proud to announce that two of the top positions in Inter-Fraternal Council (Treasurer - Nirav Shah & Vice President - Aaron Tenhuisen) are held by two of our brothers. In addition, we congratulate Steve Root for becoming a member of Student Alumni Council.
Recent Updates
Sunday, February 08 2009 @ 06:36 PM ESTBrothers,
Our semiformal event is coming up soon, (February 21, 2008). For all the brothers who have not yet emailed Dan McConnon if they will be joining us for this event please do that asap. Also if you are going to bring a date with you please let Dan know about that as well.
Work Term 2008/Winter 2009
Saturday, November 08 2008 @ 12:56 AM ESTBrothers, Since we are on work term a lot of us have been quite busy, however don't forget the upcoming events this Winter term.
FIJI Academy - January 2 to January 4 (Contact Dan McConnon for more details)
Pledge Initiation - January 20 (Contact Eric Peterson for more details)
Semi-Formal Event - February 21
FIJI 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament: March 21
Pledge class don't forget your Tentative Pledge Education Day is every Monday on the time decided by your Pledge Educator (Eric Peterson)
For a copy of the entire Winter 2009 term calendar please contact Dan McConnon (mcco9259@kettering.edu) and request him for one.
Senior III Event
Wednesday, September 10 2008 @ 09:53 PM EDTThe Senior III Event will be held at the Bavarian Inn on Friday, 19th September, 2008. We would like all the brothers,especially graduate brothers to come join us at this event.
Brothers Graduating this term are:
- Shane Landrith
- Joe Kotlarczyk
- Jake McLeod
Once again please join us to wish them the best of luck for their future and ofcourse have lots of fun!
Congratulations Freshmen!
Monday, September 01 2008 @ 04:57 PM EDTOn Behalf of Phi Gamma Delta, We all would like to congratulate the Freshmen (2008) class who have already returned their bids and have chosen to pledge with Phi Gamma Delta. Here is the list of names we currently have:
- Steve Root
- Bill Evans
- Ryan Masica
- Zach Castanos
- Ryan Miller
- Matt Palm
- Tyler Green
- John Zele
- Nathan Ward
- Mike Wroblicky
Congratulations once again, and hope you are ready for the pledge term this winter.
New Pictures - Rush 2008
Tuesday, July 29 2008 @ 05:15 PM EDTCheck out our new pictures from Rush 2008. Click here to see how much fun we had!
Annual Frank Norris Pig Dinner - What a great event!
Friday, June 06 2008 @ 02:47 PM EDTThe 2008 Annual Frank Norris Pig Dinner was a great event. Graduate brothers and undergraduate brothers met and reunited to have an awesome Pig Dinner and lots of fun.