Phi Gamma Delta - University of Texas

NOT FOR COLLEGE DAYS ALONE H Texas Fiji Page 3 Class Competition in Full Swing Participation Is Up and More Than $150,000 Raised Since Competition Began T he class competition is heating up and participation has really increased. Thank you to all who are making this campaign a success! If you've not yet made your pledge to the Texas Fiji: Not for College Days Alone campaign, the time is now. Your pledge can make a difference! Classes that excel in the campaign will be honored in the new addition. Each class that has the highest participation percentage in their decade will receive rights to name a room. By making a pledge now you are not only bettering your class's chance at naming a room, you are also vastly impacting the Texas Fiji campaign. This campaign requires broad participation and a wide range of pledges. We have a convenient pledge program with the opportunity to make multi-year pledges up to five years. Many alumni have been able to increase their giving capability utilizing this program. Please give your pledge some thought and respond appropriately. Kudos to the classes in the 1950s and the 1970s; those decades have high participation percentages. You are leading the way, brothers. If more classes will give at these levels we will reach our $5.5 million goal. Below are the top three classes in each decade with the highest participation thus far. Do your part today with a pledge and honor your class's legacy! GTBO, Campaign Chairmen Bobby Orr PC '75 (832) 428-8595 borr@orrinc.com 1940s 194027.27% 194826.09% 194725.00% Kevin R. Snodgrass PC '78 (713) 254-1315 kevin.snodgrass@cushwake.com 1980s 198650.00% 198226.32% 198020.51% 1950s 1990s 1960s 2000s 195472.00% 195550.00% 195322.73% 196019.23% 196813.16% 196613.04% 1970s 197851.43% 197650.00% 197444.12% 199132.50% 199432.26% 199722.58% 200840.00% 200315.15% 200713.89% Campaign Giving Is More Than Just Brick and Mortar Gary Schneider PC '78 Supports the Success of Future Fijis O n his first visit to the University of Texas, Gary Schneider PC '78 knew this was where he wanted to go to school, and Phi Gamma Delta was the fraternity he wanted to join. "The guys I met were awesome: down to earth, smart, and fun. I could see how close these guys were with each other. It made me feel I could be a part of something special," Gary said. The gut instinct to pledge has never faltered, and Gary is grateful for the values instilled in him from the brotherhood. He says, "I became a better, stronger person in school due to my fraternity brothers. I saw the drive they had to succeed and the plans they were making for a post-school career, and it helped put me on a more focused career path." Gary graduated from the University of Texas with a bachelor of science in radio, television and film. He began his career in advertising sales and worked his way up through sales management positions. His first general manager's job was in Houston with the Gaylord TV station. Today, Gary is the president and general manager of the CBS television stations in Dallas, KTVT and its sister station KTXA. He manages operations for these two stations in the Dallas, Fort Worth metroplex, with most of his time spent with the sales, news, and marketing teams. To Fijis entering the job market, Gary says attitude and passion are paramount. In the field of television and ad sales, Gary says, "I need people who are intuitive and have street smarts, as well as book smarts. Potential employees need to show they enjoy working with people, are fearless, and have strategic ideas that can grow our business." Seeing other Fiji brothers succeed was a strong motivator for Gary's own career. "I was able to ask their advice in business and in my personal life. I have a lot of respect for the business savvy many of my brothers have." He remains very close with his '78 pledge class and is very proud to be a member of such a quality group. These strong friendships and life lessons are what motivate Gary to give to the capital campaign. He said there was no question as to whether he would give back. "I am better today because of being a Texas Fiji." He feels that the expansion of housing will put Texas Fiji in an even stronger position to attract and graduate the best. "When I go to the house, I'm impressed with the quality of men I meet and I'm proud to be their fraternity brother." Gary encourages his fellow alumni to support the Chapter and the campaign. "Getting involved today will help future Texas Fijis become successful fathers, businessmen, and leaders," he said. Any involvement and any dollar amount advances the Chapter toward their goal. "It's more than brick and mortar. It's about helping people," Gary said. Gary and his wife, Vicki, live in Flower Mound, Texas, and have five adult children. Gary and Vicki are avid tennis players. He plays drums in his free time and was a band member of Rolaid & The Tums in his college days, alongside fellow Fijis Kell Cahoon PC '78, John Elliott PC '77, and Terry Atmar PC '79. Contact Gary at gwschneider@cbs.com.

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