The Mask of Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity Spring 2007

SPRING

2007

T HE O F

K A P P A

P S I

P H A R M A C E U T I C A L

F R A T E R N I T Y

Meet the candidates for International office.

Your vote counts!

From the Grand Regent

More than Words

David E. Maszkiewicz

One of my favorite motivational books is The Winner Within: A Life Plan for Team Players by NBA Hall of Fame Coach Pat Riley. The book is about Coach Riley’s experiences with the LA Lakers in the 1980s and what he learned along the way.

Coach Riley talks about how every individual can impact, and is responsible for, the success of any organization. The Winner Within is really about teamwork and life, and has, in many ways, been an inspiration in my life.

In one chapter in particular, Coach Riley talks about “thunderbolts,” those events in life that strike when least expected and challenge us to move above and beyond them. One of these thunderbolts recently struck my life and my family’s life as well.

On January 15, my wife, Cheryl, (also a brother and a 1982 initiate of Beta Kappa chapter) was found unresponsive; she was the victim of an unknown brain injury. Cheryl spent three weeks in a coma before slowly waking up from it. She was placed in a brain injury rehabilitation center, and after one month, she finally returned home. Cheryl has improved greatly, but still faces many months of outpatient therapy. She is expected to fully recover.

Needless to say, it has been a difficult time for us, but also a time when, once again, I am reminded that the phrase “Kappa Psi is for Life” is much more than words. As difficult as this time was for Cheryl and me, once again, without asking, we found the Brotherhood was there for us. We received numerous e-mails and cards, including cards signed by entire chapters and Province assemblies. There were also phone calls of support from all across the country, and several brothers visited Cheryl, even as she lay in a coma in the hospital. I cannot fully express my thanks to all of you for what your support and prayers have meant to us.

Once again, this experience reminds me how much Kappa Psi means and has meant in my life—through all the thunderbolts and setbacks, in good times and in bad. The Kappa Psi experience is something you just can’t put a price on. Brotherhood, lifelong friendships and the realization that the grip of the Order is much more than a handshake can only be realized by experiencing it.

To alumni reading this, I’m sure I’m preaching to the choir. So many of you can probably share similar experiences. But to you collegians, especially those of you graduating this year, make the commitment to keep Kappa Psi in your life. As much as Kappa Psi has meant to you during your college days, it will mean so much more during the rest of your life. Don’t give it up! I promise that you too will one day find that “Kappa Psi is for Life” is much more than words. In fact, one day you may even wonder what life would be like without it.

A good place for all brothers to renew or strengthen their bond with the Fraternity is to attend the 53rd GCC in Boston. One of the greatest turning points in my Kappa Psi life came when I attended the 42nd GCC in South Padre Island, Texas, in 1985. I have not missed a GCC since. It was at my first GCC that I truly understood what Kappa Psi really is. It’s so much more than our own chapter and Province, because our roots of brotherhood have no limits. Come and experience that!

You will enjoy a fun-filled week with brothers from across the country. And you’ll also have the opportunity to influence the direction of our Fraternity by voting on legislation and electing the next Executive Committee officers.

For one week, the Fraternity will be in your hands. Make plans now to join other brothers in Boston, August 7–11. In experiencing a GCC for the first time, you too will take the first step toward realizing that “Kappa Psi is for Life” is indeed much more than words.

Fraternally, Proud to be your Brother,

David E. Maszkiewicz Grand Regent 2005–2007

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Contents 4 Nominees for Office . . . 6 Foundation News . . . 11 Chapter News . . . 12 Photo Album . . . 27 53rd GCC Raffle . . . 36 53rd GCC Program . . . 37 53rd GCC Registration . . . 38 Hugo H. Schaefer Award . . . 35 The Final Word . . . 39 ASHP Midyear Meeting . . .

Volume 104, Number 2, Spring 2007 Whole Number 413 Official Publication of the Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Inc. Founded 1879 Incorporated 1903 A quarterly magazine maintained and published in the interests of the Fraternity, College, and University by The Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Inc., College of Pharmacy Health Sciences Center, 100 Campus Dr., Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford, OK 73096.

Web site: www.kappa-psi.org.

POSTMASTER—Send notice of undeliverable copies to Central Office, Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Inc., School of Pharmacy, Southwestern Oklahoma University, 100 Campus Dr., Weatherford, OK 73096.

The MASK is printed in the USA by Maury Boyd and Associates, Indianapolis, Indiana. Send information for publication directly to the Editor: Johnny Porter 16305 Dalmalley Dallas, TX 75248 (home) 972-490-5091 (work) 214-358-0263 (fax) 214-358-0746 (e-mail) JPORTERKY@aol.com Graduate brothers’ address corrections can be made at: www.kappa-psi.org/forms/ e-mail/form1.html.

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ON THE COVER Our International officer elections are just one of the many items of business that will occur at the 53rd GCC in Boston this August! Make plans to attend.

See candidates for International office: pages 6–10.

The Change of Kappa Psi “The times, they are a changing.” This line from a Bob Dylan song rings as true today as it did 40 years ago when it was written. The world around us is changing. It is constantly changing and it is rapidly changing. This leaves us no choice but to change with it or be left behind.

Change is never easy for most of us, as we become accustomed to the old way of doing things. Even when the old way is outmoded, we still resist change because it’s easier to do things as we’ve always done them than to endure the pain that change brings.

To have successful change in an organization, you must first believe you can make a change and that change is necessary for continued growth and improvement. You must empower yourself with the belief that you can and will do bigger and better things. You must plan big enough for success to be fruitful and long lived. Success will come if you take the change or goal seriously.

However, sometimes we forget what our original goal was and we have to change tactics to succeed or reach our goal. This should not be a major stumbling block. In fact, most successful business enterprises alter their plans before they reach their goals. The plans we make today may become obsolete before we reach our goals, at which time a different path for success must be chosen.

The most important thing to remember if this occurs is that we can successfully change our path. And remember, the method used to accomplish a goal may change but the goal itself does not change.

We must use the resources that are available to us to make big enough plans to meet the demands of a changing world.

Editor Porter and old friend Dewey Garner enjoy We must reach out to people and show the Province VII meeting in Memphis. them the fraternity world is a world of good people doing good things. We must teach them how our Fraternity does its good works and deeds. But most of all, we must lead by example. We must do the right thing and do it consistently. We must work efficiently together so we can reach even more people and use our resources even more wisely. By striving for big ideas and goals, working together, and using our resources properly, we can accomplish our goals and ideas.

The times are changing. Will we be left behind? I certainly hope not.

Fraternally, Johnny Spring 2007

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ASHP Midyear Meeeting

By Liz Poole

TOP LEFT: Adele Rike, Kate Nelson, Becky Fahrenbruch, and Liz Poole at the KY gathering. BELOW: Becky Fahrenbruch and Scott Long man the Kappa Psi booth.

The ASHP midyear meeting was held in sunny Anaheim, California, at the Anaheim Convention Center, December 3–7, 2006. As always, folks at the Kappa Psi booth were ready to greet fellow brothers as they browsed the annual expo. This year Executive Director Scott Long, Grand Counselor Becky Fahrenbruch, and Graduate Member-at-Large Lawrence Brown manned the tables and handed out specially made Kappa Psi ribbons for brothers’ name tags. The Hearts and Crafts Quilt, the newest national philanthropy project to benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, was on display at the booth as well, though in a much smaller form.

An informal Kappa Psi gathering was held Monday night at the ESPN Zone in Downtown Disney. Many brothers came out for an enjoyable evening of fellowship and brotherhood. Since the convention center is located close to the theme park, many Kappa Psi brothers got a chance to visit Disneyland between meetings and seminars.

The ASHP midyear was a great chance to meet brothers from across the country. New bonds were formed and old ones were renewed as Kappa Psi gathered to advance the profession. The next ASHP midyear meeting will be held under the glittering lights of Las Vegas, December 2–6, 2007.

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ASHP

LEFT: Liz Poole and Becky Fahrenbruch. BELOW: Kappa Psi brothers enjoy the ASHP closing festivities.

BELOW: Grad brothers Liz Poole, Adele Rike, and Angela Vinti.

Midyear!

Spring 2007

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Cast Your Vote!

Your vote counts. Exercise your fraternal privilege.

Nominees for National Office Grand Regent David Maszkiewicz Lawrence Brown Sean Higgins

Grand Vice Regent Becky Fahrenbruch Claudio Faria E. Ben Welch

Grand Counselor Andrew Frasco Claudio Faria E. Ben Welch Louis Diorio

Grand Historian Cameron Van Dyke Kali Jernigan Louis Diorio Melissa O’Neill Peter Brody

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Grand Ritualist Andrew Frasco Cameron Van Dyke Eric Gupta Joshua Gagne Kali Jernigan Matthew Lacroix Melissa O’Neill Michael Cournoyer

Graduate Member-at-Large Cameron Van Dyke Ernie Sanchez John O’Dwyer Joshua Gagne Michael Cournoyer Peter Brody Steven Murray

Collegiate Member-at-Large Brian MacDonald Christopher Miller Sanaz Farhadian

Andrew Frasco To you, my brother, whom I have not had the good fortune to meet and speak with personally during my travels, I submit for your consideration this brief sketch enumerating my past involvement in Kappa Psi. I was initiated in Province V at Xi chapter at The Ohio State University. I served in leadership positions on the chapter level as vice regent and regent, on the province level as historian and vice satrap of Province V, and on the national level as Graduate Member-at-Large 2003–2005 and as Grand Ritualist 2005–2007. I have served as the Grand Council Deputy for Theta chapter at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond for two years, and have served as the Province VII supervisor for 2005–2007.

I have chaired the Graduate Relations Committee and the Ritual Committee, and have overseen, assisted with, and participated in numerous philanthropy projects to benefit the Special Olympics, MDA, MS, and ALS. During 2007–2009, it is my wish to serve our Fraternity as Grand Counselor. In this capacity, I hope to continue to assist collegiate and graduate chapters, as well as Provinces, with updating and understanding their local ordinances. It has been an extreme honor serving you as Grand Ritualist for the past two years. I look forward to serving you and our Order in the future.

Ben Welch I was initiated into Gamma Xi chapter in 1968. As a collegian, I served as parliamentarian and vice regent. In Province III, I first served as the Province delegate to the 36th GCC in New Orleans. Following that I was satrap for six years.

I was regent of the South Carolina Graduate chapter for eight years. In 1989, I moved to take a job at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Pharmacy Practice Department. In Province VII, I’ve served as satrap and GCC Province delegate. I am currently the regent of the Southwestern Graduate chapter.

I believe I am the only brother to serve as satrap for two different Provinces and regent for two different Graduate chapters.

Counting the Province meetings in both III

Andrew Frasco

Ben Welch

and VII, I have attended 38 consecutive Province meetings and 18 consecutive GCCs. In 1997, I started the Kappa Psi web pages. During my 10 years as web master, I set up the e-mail directory; made available online most if not all of the forms used by the Central Office; set up mailing lists for the Provinces, Executive Committee, and Grand Council Deputies; and established a general mailing list for everyone.

Online registration and payment for the GCCs was set up in 1991, along with the various Graduate brother giving levels, including the annual voluntary dues. I worked with the Scholarship Committee to set up the Chapter of the Year form in an Excel spreadsheet.

I have a number of ideas that I feel will greatly benefit the Fraternity, one of which is a national pledge project—having pledges update their chapter’s Graduate brother mailing list and sending a copy to the Central Office. I also believe we should establish a uniform pledge program for all chapters.

Kali Jernigan Kali Jernigan spent the last two years serving our Fraternity as collegiate member-at-large. She graduated from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, in 2006 and completed a public health pharmacy residency in Birmingham in 2007. She served her chapter and Province in various Spring 2007

Kali Jernigan

capacities while a collegiate brother and has been active as a graduate.

As a graduate she was appointed Legislative Committee chair for Province IV and serves on the Graduate Development Committee. Internationally, she serves on the Crisis Management Committee and is chair of the Collegiate Development Committee.

Kali has attended many successful chapter development seminars in Province IV and aided in the chartering process at Delta Omega chapter and Tampa Graduate chapter. She has attended a Province I and Province III conclave and all Province IV conclaves. She’s also attended various national meetings, such as ASHP’s midyear clinical meeting, NCPA’s national meeting, and APhA’s annual meeting. She is prepared to hit the ground running in August and help Kappa Psi continue to move forward. Kali hopes to continue serving the Brotherhood in a Grand Officer capacity for the next two years. She looks forward to seeing everyone in Boston!

Melissa O’Neill Melissa O’Neill is a 2000 initiate of Gamma Pi chapter at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy. She received her B.S. in pharmacy in 2004 and her PharmD in 2005. She completed a PGY1 residency at Kosair Children’s Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, and recently moved to Huntsville, Alabama, where she serves as a clinical pharmacy

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specialist in the pediatric ICU at Huntsville Hospital for Women and Children.

Melissa is serving in her second year as satrap of Province VII. She previously served two years as vice satrap and two years as historian of the Province. Despite living in Alabama, Melissa has stayed active in the St. Louis Graduate chapter, coming to town for meetings and planning professional events.

Moving throughout the country has allowed involvement in other graduate chapters as well. Melissa was the first female to attend a Kentucky Grad meeting. She also traveled to Cincinnati for meetings and helped provide KY lapel pins for the new initiates at Beta Phi. Melissa is enthusiastic about increasing her involvement with Auburn grad while in Alabama.

During the past two years, Melissa served nationally as chair of the Public Relations Committee, as well as on the Publications and Philanthropy committees.

She previously served on the Collegiate Development Committee. On the Publications Committee, she was an integral component of the revision of the professional rush pamphlet for the Fraternity.

Melissa also served on a special committee to develop an anti-hazing presentation. She was honored to serve as assistant supervisor of Province II and become involved in such a strong Province.

Claudio E. Faria Claudio Eugene Faria was initiated into Kappa Psi in February 1997 as a brother of Mu chapter at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. He served as Mu chapter’s chaplain (’97–’98), vice regent (’98–’99), historian (’99–’00), regent (’00–’01), Boston Graduate regent (’02–’03), and as Province I satrap (’02–’05). He attended and was a chapter delegate at the 49th GCC in Kalispell, Montana, and the 50th GCC in Ft. Lauderdale; Claudio was the Province I delegate at the 51st and 52nd GCC in San Diego and Pittsburgh, respectively.

Claudio currently serves Kappa Psi as Grand Historian (’05–’07), PIX vice supervisor, chair of the History Committee, chair of Mu chapter’s 100th Anniversary

Melissa O’Neill

Claudio Eugene Faria

Committee, and as Mu chapter’s Grand Council Deputy.

In May 2002, Claudio graduated from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy with a doctor of pharmacy degree. Claudio is presently a licensed pharmacist in Massachusetts and is employed as a medical specialist with Schering-Plough Corporation. In May 2006, Claudio completed his master’s degree in public health at the University of Massachusetts. He is an adjunct faculty member at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and an adjunct professor at Northeastern University.

Claudio is an active member of the Massachusetts Society of Health-System Pharmacists, the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, and the American Public Health Association.

Christopher Miller Christopher Miller, a fifth-year student, was initiated into Beta Kappa chapter at the University of Pittsburgh in the fall of 2004 where he served as treasurer (’05–’06), as a member of the GCC Host Chapter Committee (’05), Province delegate (’05), rush chair (’05), and legislative chair (’07).

Over the past three years, Chris has attended many Province assemblies in Provinces II and V, and is currently serving his second term on the Province II Executive Board as treasurer. He was appointed to serve on the National Collegiate Development Committee

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Christopher Miller

and received the F. Harvey Smith Grand Regent’s Letter of Recognition in the fall of 2005 for his help with the 52nd GCC. Chris also received scholarship honors for his academic performance.

Outside of Kappa Psi, Chris is an active member of APhA-ASP, the National Community Pharmacists Association, Phi Lambda Sigma Leadership Honor Society, and spends time refereeing soccer for the U.S. Soccer Federation.

Becky Fahrenbruch Becky Fahrenbruch was initiated into Gamma Epsilon chapter at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in November 1995 and served the chapter as historian and regent. Gamma Epsilon placed in the top 10 collegiate chapters during her regency just three years after reactivating the chapter. She was awarded the Most Diligent Pledge and Active award.

Brother Fahrenbruch has been an active member in Province VIII where she held the offices of chaplain, satrap, and Province VIII delegate (49th GCC), and is a proud member of the Double Digits Club (attending 10 or more Province VIII meetings). She also served as vice supervisor of Province V (’01–’03) and is currently the supervisor of Province V. Other past work includes serving on the National Chapter Awards Committee, as Minnesota Graduate chapter regent (’02–’06), and Grand Ritualist (’03–’05). Currently, Becky serves on the

Lawrence “L.B.” Brown

Becky Fahrenbruch

Sean Higgins

Legislative Committee, as GCC raffle cocoordinator, and on the Executive Committee as Grand Counselor.

Since completing a pharmacy practice residency and oncology specialty residency at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Dr. Fahrenbruch has worked at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis as the oncology clinical coordinator and residency director. Becky co-chairs an Oncology Journal Club for pharmacists in the Twin Cities and is board certified in oncology (BCOP). She is the past secretary for the Minnesota College of Clinical Pharmacy. She was awarded the 2004 Phi Lambda Sigma New Pharmacist Leadership Award at the University of Minnesota COP. In her free time, Becky can be found on waterskiing and wakeboarding on one of Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes. She is an avid fan of Nebraska football and tries to make it back to Nebraska for a game each season.

Most importantly, she really enjoys hanging out with her friends and family—daughter Trinity, 2, and husband Jeff. She is excited to continue to serve the Fraternity.

Sean Higgins Sean accepted his nomination for Grand Regent. He lives in Brainerd, Minnesota, with his wife, Sarah, and daughters Jordan and Brooke. He is employed at Lakewood Health System in Staples, Minnesota, on the clinical pharmacy staff.

Lawrence “L.B.” Brown

Sean has been a brother in Kappa Psi since November 1990. He served four terms on the Executive Committee and is currently the Grand Vice Regent and chairman for the 53rd GCC. Sean served as parliamentarian at the 47th, 49th, and 50th GCCs. He has also been appointed to several national committees since 1993, when Grand Regent Hiller appointed him to the Grand Council Deputy Feasibility Committee.

Sean served as chair of the Parliamentary Procedure, Ritual, and Legislative committees. Before being elected to the Executive Committee in 1995, Sean served as chaplain and vice satrap of Province VIII, and two terms as regent of Gamma Kappa at South Dakota State University. He graduated from SDSU in 1994. While attending SDSU, Sean served two years on the committee that oversees the budgeting of student fee dollars—a budget of $1.8 million annually. He also served as chair of the Publications Committee and had a seat on the Academic Senate at SDSU. In 1993, Sean was elected vice president of the SDSU Students’ Association, which represented nearly 8,700 students. He served in the Iowa Army National Guard from 1988 to 1996. In 1992, he completed Officer Candidate School at the Iowa Military Academy. Sean has a lot of Kappa Psi experience on the chapter, province, and national level to bring with him to the office of Grand Regent and looks forward to being of service, once again, to the Brothers of Kappa Psi. Spring 2007

Dr. Lawrence Brown proudly serves as Kappa Psi’s graduate member-at-large. He completed his doctor of pharmacy degree at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California, in 1999. L.B. began his career in pharmacy as a U.S. Air Force pharmacy technician from 1985 to 1991. He served at Misawa Air Force Base in Misawa, Japan; at Osan Air Base in Korea; and at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan. He has also worked in independent, chain, and grocery store pharmacies.

Dr. Brown completed his Ph.D. in social and administrative pharmacy at the University of Minnesota. His created and teaches a required course in medication therapy management for P-2 students. His research interests are economic and clinical outcomes of pharmacist-provided medication therapy management services; quality assessment of pharmacist-provided services; and use of medication therapy management to improve health and reduce health disparities.

L.B. is a member of a number of professional associations, including the American Pharmacists Association, the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, and the Academy Health Association. He is past speaker of the House of Delegates for APhA-ASP; past post-grad officer for the economic, clinical, and administrative sciences section of the AphA Academy of Pharmaceutical Research and Science; past parliamentarian for the Minnesota Pharmacists Association; and past speaker of the APhA House of Delegates. L.B. is the current parliamentarian for the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.

Dr. Brown has received many awards and honors, including the California Pharmacists Association Pharmacy Student of the Year award in 1999, and is a member of Rho Chi pharmacy honor society and Phi Lambda Sigma.

L.B. is passionate about Kappa Psi and is proud to be part of the Kappa Psi Family.

He served as web master while a collegiate member and was interim GCD for Epsilon (continued)

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chapter at the University of Minnesota. He is a past member of the Kappa Psi National Legislative Committee and Parliamentarian Committee. L.B. previously served as Province I supervisor and Kappa Psi parliamentarian. He currently serves as Province I supervisor, co-advisor for Psi chapter at the University of Tennessee, and as Kappa Psi parliamentarian. It is his desire to lead by example and make Kappa Psi an even greater fraternal organization.

Dr. Brown and his wife, May, have been married 12 years and are the proud parents of three children: 5-year-old Leilani, 3-yearold Kalea, and Lauren, their 10-year-old Black Lab.

Peter M. Brody, Jr.

Dave Maszkiewicz

Lou Diorio

Peter M. Brody Jr. Peter Brody is a 1998 initiate of Gamma Iota chapter, graduating from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in 2002. He currently serves the Fraternity as the supervisor of Province X, vice regent of the Buffalo Grad chapter, Grand Council Deputy of Gamma Iota, and as a member of the National GCD Development Committee.

Past duties included vice regent of Gamma Iota, Province V GCC delegate, Province V vice satrap, two consecutive terms as Province V satrap, and member of the National Province Development Committee.

In nine years as a brother of this great Fraternity, Peter has attended more than 20 Province meetings (between Provinces II, V, and X) and has never missed a GCC, attending his fifth meeting this summer at the 53rd GCC in Boston.

Peter is a full-time faculty member (clinical assistant professor) with the SUNY Buffalo School of Pharmacy and a clinical pharmacist with Brooks-Eckerd in Kenmore, New York. He remains a dedicated and active brother of Kappa Psi and hopes to build on his past and current experiences with the Fraternity, serving proudly on the national level as either Grand Historian or Graduate Member-at-Large over the next two years.

Dave E. Maszkiewicz

Lou Diorio

A 1983 initiate of Beta Kappa chapter at the University of Pittsburgh, Dave held the offices of historian and pledge master. Since 1994, he has served as GCD of Beta Kappa.

Dave is very active in Province II and has held the offices of historian (’85–’86) and vice satrap (’94–’96), and served three terms as satrap (’86–’89 and ’96–’97). In 1998, Dave was awarded the Paul J. Hiller Award, given annually to outstanding collegiate and graduate brothers in Province II. On the national level, Dave served on nine Grand Council committees. He was chair of the Publications Committee (’03–’05); chair of the 52nd GCC; chair of the 1997, 1999, 2001, and 2003 GCC Raffle committees to benefit the Kappa Psi Foundation; chair of the Graduate Development Committee (’97–’01); and chair of the Legislative Committee (’01–’03). He also served as supervisor to Provinces III, IV, and V. Dave was elected to the Executive Committee in 1997 as Graduate Member-at Large and served two terms in that position.

He also served as Grand Counselor (’01–’03) and Grand Vice Regent (’03–’05), and is currently serving as Grand Regent (’05–’07).

Dave is also regent of the Pittsburgh Graduate chapter and serves on the Alumni Board of Directors at Large for the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy (’06–’09). Dave has attended the last 11 GCCs.

Lou Diorio is a 1992 initiate into Kappa Psi. He has served as the National Chair of Public Relations under two Grand Regents and has also served on the Credentials Committee, GCC Planning Committee, and as the Provence IV supervisor. Lou is active with the Kappa Psi Foundation and serves the Foundation in various capacities. Locally, Lou has served the New York Grad chapter as its historian, secretary, and chaplain, and is currently serving his 10th term as regent.

Boston will mark Lou’s sixth Grand Council Convention.

Lou is a principle of Certified Consultant Pharmacists, Inc. a New Jersey-based Quality Consulting firm. Lou has extensive experience in IV and extemporaneous compounding, and lectures, consults, and writes on these topics. Currently, Lou is serving as a consultant to the New Jersey Board of Pharmacy’s USP <797> select subcommittee.

Lou is an adjunct professor of pharmacy practice for the Schwartz College of Pharmacy (LIU) and a preceptor of pharmacy students. Lou also serves the university on the Dean’s Committee for Outreach and Experiential Education.

Lou counts among his most notable accomplishments the fact that he has served either officially or unoffically under five Grand Regents. Lou and his wife, Kathi, have two children: Samantha and Michael.

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Foundation News

Foundation Scholarship Winners And the recipients write ...

“It is an honor to be recognized for my hard work, and receiving this scholarship motivates me to continue to strive for excellence.”—Lori (Sorenson) Ollerich

Lori (Sorenson) Ollerich Gamma Kappa

David Scott Delta Zeta

Chao-Ping Lei

“It is a great honor to receive this scholarship and I feel privileged to accept. It inspires me to continue the pursuit of bettering myself, and the field of pharmacy.”—Chao-Ping Lei

Supporters of the Kappa Psi Foundation Many thanks to those who support the scholarships and programming of the Kappa Psi Foundation.

Abbott Laboratories Advanced Pharmacy Concepts Arthur Adams Suzan G. Ali Amgen G.M. Dennis Amoth Teresa Lynn Anderson-Haag Christy Askew Kim Banz Sarah Barber Bridgeworks, LLC Lawrence M. Brown Norman A. Campbell CVS Charitable Trust, Inc. CVS Corporation Marilee J. Elias Brian Entinger Dawn Erdman Forest Pharmaceuticals John Grossomanides J.T. GulickBhupendra Hajratwala On behalf of Fred Halvachs Health Strategies Group Paul J. Hiller Beth Johnson Sandy Johnson KY Columbus Graduate Chapter

Kappa Psi Beta Epsilon Chapter Kappa Psi Arizona Graduate Chapter Kappa Psi Boston Graduate Chapter Kappa Psi Minnesota Graduate Chapter Kappa Psi Providence Graduate Chapter Kappa Psi SE FL/Bahamas Graduate Chapter Kappa Psi Southwestern Graduate Chapter Kappa Psi Province II Kappa Psi Province III Kappa Psi Province IV Kappa Psi Province V Kappa Psi Province VIII Kappa Psi Province IX Kathryn A. Kaye Van H. King, III Kenneth W. Kirk Paul S. Knecht Mike Kotlyar Karen Kottschade David R. Kwasny Cindy Leonard Robert A. Magarian Arthur F. Marinaro Maxi South LP Medical Marketing Econ LCC Kelly Moritz

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Ortho McNeil Karl A. Nieforth Larry H. Pafford Anthony Palmieri III Michael W. Paquette Stephen Platou Robert W. Rader Brett S. Rathi Chrisann Rauzi Brian C. Reisetter Brian Reisetter Rebekah Roemer Joseph V. Roney RX Insider Ltd. (G. Cianfarani) Schering Michael Ira Smith Kenneth Soltz Louis E. Tardiff Alfred A. Tiezzi Laura Traynor University of Rhode Island Patrick Wells Josh VanVeldhuizen Abby VonRuden Meagan Wilson Wyeth Pharmaceuticals

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Chapter News

Chapter News

Delta Delta brothers proudly show their second Man-Mile Award in a row!

Epsilon

University of Minnesota Founded 4/30/1928 College of Pharmacy 5-130 Weaver Densford Hall 308 Harvard Street S.E. Minneapolis, MN 55455-0343

Epsilon brothers have fun bowling and eating pizza at commitment night.

Epsilon chapter is excited to have 11 pledges this semester. We had a lot of fun at our Commitment Night pizza and bowling social.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working hard to get the Phillipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Neighborhood Clinic, our student-run clinic where uninsured patients can get medical care and prescription drugs, up and running now that we have a new partnership with the University of Minnesota Physicians (UMP) and the University of Minnesota Medical School. We are getting electronic medical records provided by UMP, which will help them oversee our clinic. The med school will handle the PNC accounts and billing.

Hopefully, this transition will be completed shortly so we can open again soon.

We recently participated in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Found-

The closing banquet at the Province II assembly with Beta Eta brothers Amanda Harry, Kate Dobson, Lindsay Fortner, and Lindsey Kolisack. ation walk at the Mall of America to raise money for the foundation. We have been busy giving STI talks at area high schools and are working to get an LCD projector, since our old-school slide projector has seen better days.

Some brothers recently got together at the Metrodome for a lit-

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tle rollerblading. We had a great time at the Rollerdome and got a little exercise as well. The college of pharmacy held a formal to raise money for an annual award to be given in honor of our brother, Michelle Mentzer, who we lost to leukemia.

Chapter News

We hope everyone who attended the Province VIII conclave in Minneapolis had a great time!

—Stacey Swier

Theta

Medical College of Virginia Founded 7/30/1921 School of Pharmacy P.O. Box 980533 410 N. 12 Street Richmond, VA 23298-0001

Spring semester started off with a bang for Theta chapter as we held our annual chili cook-off in January.

Brother Mike Davis showed us all how chili is meant to be made and ran off with Judges’ Favorite and Crowd Favorite honors.

We have begun the pledging process and have six new goats in the pledging class. We look forward to welcoming them as brothers later this semester.

We have many great events planned for the coming months, including our seventh annual ALS Association golf tournament.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), better known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a motor neuron disease that leaves patients in a state of paralysis but fully coherent.

Proceeds from the event will be donated to the ALS Association, whose mission is “to find a cure for and improve living with ALS.” We set up a soda can pull tab collection drive for the local Ronald McDonald House. These tabs are sold for recycling and the proceeds are used by the Ronald McDonald House to provide a “home away from home” for families of seriously ill children receiving treatment at nearby hospitals. There is also a local hospitality house that has been lodging families of patients at the Medical College of Virginia since 1984. We volunteer our time to help prepare and serve a dinner for many of the 100 to 150 residents who stay there at any one time.

—Matt Staples

Beta Kappa brothers Stephanie Premontese (left) and Kat Kingston enjoy the Kappa Psi vs. PDC football game.

February, we initiated 14 brothers: Andrew Cheung, Daniel Cloutier, Theodore Connelly, J.R. Henschke, Peter Lee, Leon Mezentsev, Priyank Patel, Vinit Patel, Carlos Perez, Michael Provost, Jeffrey Skalaban, Sam Trask, Pietro Treviso, and Jensen Varghese. We are in complete support of them as noble entries into the agora and worthy of the letters Kappa Psi. Our year-long effort for leukemia is showing great numbers and inspiring many members of the student body to believe in something while fighting for a cause. We are also beginning an initiative to support the March of Dimes, as it is an organization close to our hearts.

For information about how you can join us in various activities, please refer to the directory and contact our regent.

Mu

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Founded 3/4/1907 SGA Office c/o Kappa Psi 179 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02115

This year’s pledging cycle was unlike any other. We were presented with a new cast of characters, all with great Fraternal spirit and unique skills. At the end of

Beta Eta brothers Kate Dobson and Cassandra Nicastro at the opening social at the Province II Assembly.

Beta Kappa brothers (L–R) Matt Sutley, Tim Kaylor, Vadim Gazarov, and Tyler Gresda get down and dirty in the Kappa Psi vs. Phi Delta Chi football game.

Old business aside, March 4 marked Mu chapter’s centennial celebration. We will host festivities April 14 in Boston and hope to see you all there, as it will be a party 100 years in the making. In conjunction with the milestone centennial, Boston is hosting the 53rd GCC this year, and we are brimming with excitement to see our national brothers on our home turf.

—Soham Bhatt

Xi

new brothers into the fold. These new members have jumped right in and are already making their presence known. The chapter looks forward to seeing what new ideas they bring to the table.

The brothers of Xi are working hard at fund raising to help fund the trip to this year’s Province V assembly, where we hope to hold on to our traveling trophy.

—Amanda Schart

Psi

Ohio State University

University of Tennessee

Founded 5/21/1925

Founded 10/9/1925

College of Pharmacy 500 W. 12th Ave. Columbus, OH 43210-1291

College of Pharmacy 31 S. Barksdale Memphis, TN 38104

Once again, the brothers of Xi chapter had a busy couple of quarters. In spite of our hectic schedules, we found time to volunteer repeatedly with several local organizations. We helped Habitat for Humanity, and served dinner at a local food kitchen and the Unverferth House. In the fall, several brothers took part in a chilly Making Stride for Breast Cancer event. In addition to volunteer work, brothers took time to relax by hosting a potluck for current and graduate brothers so they could mingle and meet this year’s pledges.

Following fall’s successful rush period, the chapter welcomed five

Psi chapter began 2007 with a Welcome Back party, themed Decades. There was everything from the ’70s, ’80s, and beyond. We recently initiated more than 80 brothers, which we are very excited about. A lot will be coming from Psi chapter in the near future with this new class!

We ended Initiation with Jersey Night. The new brothers received their jerseys from their big brothers with their nicknames on the back. Some creative nicknames were assigned and made for good laughs.

We recently hosted the Province VII conclave here in Memphis. It was a great weekend with more

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than 180 brothers from around the province in attendance. The highlight of the weekend was when we granted a wish to a child from the Make-A-Wish Foundation. He was met by a few of our brothers dressed as Disney characters and given a trip to Disney World. One of our own Psi brothers, Jodi Leke, was elected vice satrap for Province VII. —Cassey Ramsdale

Beta Gamma

University of California— San Francisco Founded 9/23/1910 College of Pharmacy 1499-5th Avenue San Francisco, CA 94122

Beta Gamma chapter really shined this quarter! With the help of fellow brothers from various classes and a fabulous cabinet, many events and activities were carried out smoothly and to kick off winter quarter with a bang.

Brothers let loose and put on their ice skates to attend the surprise Big Bro Revealing at Yerba Buena Ice Skating Rink. This unforgettable experience, filled with slips, chills, laughter, and fun, created new friendships and reinforced old ones. This year’s scavenger hunt was also a big hit in a crazy sort of way as pledges ran rampant with their plastic bags, disposable cameras, and group members. On the flipside, it brought unity to the group and fostered team-building, which we are confident will keep the pledges going as they cross over through Initiation and beyond.

We also continued our strong tradition of philanthropy by selling Valentine’s Day grams and raising $400, and assembling gift baskets to benefit the Asian Women’s Shelter. Also in the works are projects that include a quilt square and a $100 donation to the Hearts and Crafts Project to benefit Multiple Sclerosis, the Habitat Restoration Project with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, and serving dinner to the disadvantaged at Glide Memorial Church in the Tenderloin.

Last but not least, we are extremely excited about hosting the Province IX meeting. With 59 brothers recently initiated, there will be strong representation from our school. Our chapter has signed up and maxed out 150 spots from

ABOVE and BELOW: Beta Pi members prepare to hit the slopes on their annual ski trip to Schweitzer Mountain.

UCSF alone, and anticipate many more brothers from other schools.

We look forward to seeing brothers from across the province and expect to come back next quarter stronger than ever.

—Sherry Pinwatana

Beta Epsilon

University of Rhode Island Founded 5/17/1911 College of Pharmacy 41 Lower College Road Kingston, RI 02881-0801

Beta Epsilon got right back into the swing of things after winter break. Brother Ray Fogarty officially updated our website, www.uri. edu/student_life/kappapsi/. Quite a few brothers plan to attend the spring Province I meeting in Connecticut on March 31.

Hopefully, the brothers who attend will have a great time and will

Santa makes an appearance at the Beta Pi Christmas party.

decide to register for GCC this summer. We already have 25 brothers interested in going to Boston.

We held our Grab-A-Kappa Psi Date Auction on February 26.

Twenty-one brothers were sold to lucky ladies in an evening that included many hilarious moments.

The winners of the auction received a Beta Epsilon brother for an allexpenses-paid evening of fun and dancing at one of the local bars. We raised nearly $800 from the auction alone and still have the funds from the dance to include in the total. All of the proceeds from the auction and dance will go to the American Cancer Society. We’d like to thank brothers Dr. Jef Bratberg for being the auctioneer and Adam Beer for setting up and running the event.

The URI Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society will take place on April 27. Beta Epsilon has been the top fund raising group for the relay for the past two years.

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Hopefully this year we can surpass the amounts we collected in previous years.

Our annual Drug Fair took place on March 29. Vice regent Jason Wittes worked hard to recruit pharmaceutical companies, pharmacies, and hospitals for the event. The Drug Fair is a great way for brothers and other students in the college of pharmacy to meet representatives from various aspects of the health care and pharmaceutical industries, and to possibly set up future career opportunities.

Our URI College of Pharmacy apparel is still for sale. We had our most successful fund-raiser last semester by selling clothing with the new college logo on it, and are doing the same this semester. We will also bring the shirts, shorts, sweatshirts, and hats with us to GCC this summer.

Even with all of our philanthropic and fund-raising events, we’ve been

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Beta Upsilon brothers (L–R): Lauren Scono, Pooja Shah, Amanda Parsons, Raychelle Oler, Megan Tolen, and Hilary Brown at the Pharmacy + Health Sciences formal. able to have some fun. In late February, we had an ice-skating social with the local Lambda Kappa Sigma chapter. We also had a Mardi Gras-themed social with the local Phi Sigma Sigma chapter.

Brothers Andrew Bundeff, Jason Wittes, Jay Bellucci, Patrick Dougherty, and Andrew Benson competed in the URI College of Pharmacy’s Family Feud in early March. At last November’s Benefest silent auction for Special Olympics Rhode Island, regent Brian MacDonald won 20 VIP box tickets to a Pawtucket Red Sox minor league baseball game. As far as upcoming events go, the dates for our annual Founders’ Day Dinner and undergrad vs. graduate brothers softball game have yet to be determined.

Beta Epsilon has, of course, triumphed athletically. Our intramural basketball team went undefeated and won the championship. We even have enough brothers for two teams for intramural soccer. URI’s annual Oozeball Tournament will be held April 28, and there are several brothers who want to get down and dirty and play volleyball in the mud.

Beta Epsilon sincerely thanks faculty brothers Dr. Jef Bratberg and Dr. Brett Feret for all of their hard work. They were called upon by the Department of Health to

help prevent pneumonia outbreaks in Rhode Island over winter break.

Lastly, we’d like to congratulate our faculty brother, Dr. Steve Kogut, and his wife on their new baby daughter.

—Patrick Dougherty

Beta Eta

West Virginia University Founded 5/16/1925 Health Sciences North Morgantown, WV 26506

Spring semester for Beta Eta began with the initiation of 32 brothers. After the ceremony, we had a big social event at Bent Willey’s to celebrate. It was all lots of fun and the new brothers are great. Much of the rest of our winter activities consisted of planning spring Province, which was held here in Morgantown February 23 and 24. Our chaplain, Brian Lawson, headed up all the work to get everything ready for Province and did a fantastic job. There was a large turnout of brothers from Province II, and all of the social events and meetings were lots of fun. Beta Eta thanks everyone who came down and hopes that you had a great experience in Morgantown.

We’ve been doing a good amount of community service. Stefanie Tanner is still in charge of our community service committee and

has brothers involved in Habitat for Humanity, helping with Hospice Care, working at the Children’s Hospital, and cooking for the Rosenbaum and Ronald McDonald houses. We also have a good number of brothers participating in events such as the Polar Plunge, which supports the Special Olympics, and walking in the Relay for Life with the WVU SOP team.

Some of our spring semester events include going to the Pittsburgh Zoo, seeing the Pirates play, and having barbecues and other parties. There are also several brothers participating in WVU’s intramural bowling league, and they are doing very well at this point.

— Alex Rada

Beta Kappa

University of Pittsburgh Founded 3/26/1913 School of Pharmacy 228 Salk Hall Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Beta Kappa chapter significantly increased its membership last semester with the induction of 22 brothers. New faces can also be found in Beta Kappa leadership positions and committees, including some of our new brothers from the fall pledge class. The following officers were installed at Beta

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Kappa: Tim Kaylor, regent; Katelin Speer, vice regent; Ashley Holzworth, recording secretary; Sean Reed, corresponding secretary; Matt Sapko, treasurer; Liz Forsberg, chaplain; Nickolas Kernich, historian; Catherine Andrews, sergeant at arms; Josh Clossin, ASP representative; Ben Phelps and Katherine Kingston, IFCs; Erin Lopata, immediate past regent; Dave Maszkiewicz, Dr. Deanne Hall, Dr. Elizabeth Poole, and Dr. Brian Potoski, Grand Council Deputies; and Dr. Robert Ertel, GCD Emeritus.

During the holiday season, we held our annual winter holiday party at the house, which supplied enjoyment for all the partygoers.

Quickly after the holidays, most brothers turned their attention toward the annual Beta Kappa ski trip, held at the Huber Haus this year. With meager snow fall at Seven Springs in the Laurel Highlands, more than 50 brothers relaxed, enjoyed each others’ company, and took a break from the hectic schedules experienced during the holiday season.

Right in line with the social buzz that January brings, Beta Kappa brothers continued to stay active with Pharmacy Week events in conjunction with ASP. Unfortunately, KY brothers narrowly lost to PDC in the football game. However, they were able to donate a set of watches to the Phi Lambda Sigma benefit auction, which added $100 to the total donation given to Rx council, which was rumored to be close to $2,000! Brothers also participated in other events such as the Patient Counseling Competition, which our own Merideth Mulvanity, Kristen Topolosky, and Sarah Taylor clinched the top three spots, respectively. Congratulations! And as no surprise to anyone at the chapter, or the entire school of pharmacy for that matter, Brother Emily Dornblaser was named ASP Student of the Year.

Brothers continue to find time between classes and work to make time at the local “family houses” and perform blood pressure screenings at nearby Rite Aid Pharmacies.

Our IFCs, Ben Phelps and Kathrine Kingston, are planning a mixer with the other pharmacy fraternities on campus. It’s rumored that one of our professors bands will headline

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Gamma Kappa brother Brandan Markley with a patient at the SDSU wellness fair.

Beta Upsilon brothers at an ice-skating brotherhood event.

Kappa Psi brothers Kate Rotzenberg and Eva Zoellner proudly display their winning entry at Beta Psi’s gingerbread house competition at the 2006 winter holiday party.

the event! The end of the semester will be here before we know it, and brothers are planning accordingly for a Pass the Hat Dinner for the grads and the chapter formal.

Beta Kappa will soon help Brother Ji Hoon Moon introduce a new bundle of joy to the world when he and his wife have a child in the near future. And finally, Beta Kappa has gone international!

Brothers Stephanie Spence and Emily Dornblaser did one of their pharmacy rotations in Italy.

—Nickolas Kernich

Beta Lambda

University of Toledo Founded 5/22/1925 College of Pharmacy 2801 W. Bancroft Street Toledo, OH 43606

Our chapter has been busy this winter and spring, mainly with philanthropy and fund-raising events.

This spring we participated in two philanthropy events that benefited the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The first event was a Toledo Storm hockey game, and the proceeds from ticket sales went directly to the foundation. We had more than 10 brothers attend this event. The second event was a sports memora-

Gamma Kappa brothers enjoy a Souix Falls Stampede hockey game.

bilia auction, and all of the money raised went to Make-A-Wish. At this event we helped sell autographed posters of the guest speaker during the event, and then helped with cleanup afterward.

We kicked off our fund raising for spring semester by working the concession stand at a UT men’s basketball game. We had more than half of our chapter participate and have a good time while doing it. Beta Lambda chapter will also sell Kappa Psi bottle openers and shirts later this spring at the Province V meeting and at our upcoming event with our alumni.

Another important event that we

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have scheduled is our stag event, which is a day that current members spend time with some of our alumni members.

—Zach Lavely

Beta Nu

Creighton University Founded 11/21/1914 School of Pharmacy 2500 California Plaza Omaha, NE 68178-0001

Beta Nu chapter continues its service efforts and commitment to the health and well-being of the Omaha community. As a chapter, we raised money for the Child Saving Institute and are working

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Gamma Kappa brothers (Lâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;R) Jessica Hummel, Amanda Muir, Ashley Swanson, and Brittney Vander Pol shop with the money raised during the penny wars competition to buy items for the Brookings, South Dakota, domestic abuse shelter.

Beta Psi brothers Dani Wosick and Lydia Leung wrap gifts purchased for the Salvation Armyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Adopt-a-Family campaign during the chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winter holiday party. concessions at the Qwest Center to help raise money for other charitable donations.

Planning our annual charity golf tournament is keeping us busy as well. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve also been working at the Ronald McDonald House and improving the quality of life of children and their families throughout our community.

Our annual nacho sale in February was a big success, which helps us continue to promote our philanthropic values. We have also been strengthening our relationship with the Nebraska Poison Control Center by educating grade school children about poisons.

Beta Nu chapter participated in the Relay for Life to raise money for the American Cancer Society. This semester, many brothers are also working on their essays for our annual internal scholarship essay contest. The winner will be

announced at our biannual banquet.

As always, Beta Nu chapter works hard to make a difference outside the classroom. Whether through community service or promoting brotherhood, our chapter continually strives to live out the Kappa Psi ideals. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Chris Valdiviez

Beta Xi

University of North Carolina Founded 5/1/1915 208 Finley Golf Course Road Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Beta Xi chapter will host a Province III meeting, which is very exciting for us. We have put a lot of effort into making this event happen. Hosting the Province III meeting is a great opportunity for brothers from all over the nation to unite and share ideas.

We are also hosting our annual Tunnel Party in April, which will be

something new for our newly initiated brothers and pledges. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s become a tradition for The Plaids to come out and entertain the people at the party. Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tunnel Party was a great success and we hope this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s will be too.

The chapter continues to grow as the 15 pledges from fall semester became initiated, which brings us to 41 active members. This semester the chapter has six hard-working pledges. We have faith in them as they continue their pledging process. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Sasa Cheng

Beta Omicron

University of Washington Founded 4/15/1916 School of Pharmacy Kappa Psi P.O. Box 357631 Seattle, WA 98195

Our chapter had some wonderful events winter quarter. The ski/snowboarding trip to Mt. Baker, Washington, was a great success, which helped us ease into the start of another busy quarter.

As usual, we had a great turnout of brothers and nonmembers for a weekend of fun and bonding.

Our service project this quarter was sorting food at Northwest Harvest food bank, the organization to which we send our food drive donations. The highlight of

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the quarter, however, was attending the Province X conference in February, hosted by our wonderful brothers from Delta Mu chapter in Vancouver, British Columbia. We had a great time getting to know other brothers in our province and appreciate the distance some of them traveled to attend. To our Gamma Eta brothers: Your dedication to the Province and to our Fraternity is an inspiration to us. To our Delta Mu brothers: Thank you for your hard work in hosting this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting and showing us an amazing time. We look forward to seeing you all again at next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting.

Our chapter brought a great turnout to Province X this year.

Beta Omicron brothers in attendance were: Anne Mock, Paul Kuo, Katrina Rigor, Kevin Hiroo, Grace Navaja, Kelli Watari, Aaron Chin, Rachel Nowak, Triana Pham, Nick Au, Diana Spencer, Bao-Linh Nguyen, Jennifer Chow, Rachael Paul, and Paul Choi. Congratulations to the newly elected Province X executive officers from our chapter: Diana Spencer, secretary/treasurer; Rachael Paul, chaplain; and Bao-Linh Nguyen, GC Province delegate. Other notable news: Our chapter won the awards for Travel and for Best Presentation. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Grace Navaja

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Beta Pi

Washington State University Founded 4/18/1916 College of Pharmacy Wegner Room 155 Pullman, WA 99164-6510

Beta Pi brothers celebrated before winter break with a semiformal Christmas party, which included an excellent dinner, dancing, a present-exchange game, and an appearance by Santa. The annual ski trip to Schweitzer Mountain in Sandpoint, Idaho, had an excellent turnout and was a great opportunity for fellowship among brothers and friends.

Beta Pi brothers continue to help the community. Our collection of pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House and Yoplait yogurt lids for the Save Lids to Save Lives breast cancer program has continued.

Members also sponsored a food and clothing drive to aid the disadvantaged in the community. In honor of February being American Hearth Month members held a bake sale to benefit the American Heart Association. This spring, brothers are looking forward to the adopt-a-highway cleanup, our Spring Open-to-Close, a cruise around Lake Coeur dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Alene, and officer elections. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Kristina Griffin

Beta Sigma

North Dakota State University Founded 4/25/1924 1345 N. University Drive Fargo, ND 58102

The brothers of Beta Sigma ended 2006 in good fashion. Along with the cold weather, December brought loads of holiday spirit. We decorated the house in time for our annual Yulebachen Christmas party. As part of our brotherhood activities, we exchanged Secret Santa gifts and sang Christmas carols. Twenty-three members rang in 2007 and anticipated what the New Year would bring, be it new members, brotherhood events, or philanthropy.

Ronald McDonald House is always a priority when doing service for the community. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also planning blood pressure screenings at local churches and will participate in the NDSU Cardiovascular Health Awareness Fair.

As pharmacy students, we like to work hard and play hard. Term 2007, Kappa Psiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual pharmacy

Gamma Kappa brothers Katie Bremmon, Brittney Vander Pol, Bill Hayes, and Christine Gleason at the CMN Dance Marathon.

formal, was held in February and was themed The Big Top 200. Dr. Feel Good spun tunes for pharmacy students who brought canned food items for donation to the local food shelf.

After a successful rush week, we chose four pre-pharmacy students to pledge. Hopefully we can have them initiated in time to join in the fun at spring conclave in Minneapolis. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Jared Schmitz

Beta Upsilon

Butler University Founded 2/27/1930 4600 Sunset Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46208

Beta Upsilon chapter is preparing for Province V at Purdue University and GCC in Boston this summer.

We are excited about these two great adventures with our Kappa Psi brothers.

We had our annual Christmas party and gift exchange before break. At the party we honored Dr. Sue Bierman who left Butler in January. Our big event for this semester was co-sponsoring the Pharmacy and Health Sciences Formal, which gave pharmacy students in professional fraternities and sororities an opportunity to interact.

We had a brotherhood ice skating event in downtown Indianapolis.

We also participated in the annual Polar Bear Plunge at Eagle Creek.

Even in the icy water, brothers made a splash to earn some cash for the Special Olympics. We continue to hold brotherhood events, such as going to BW3s after chapter meetings. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Hilary Brown

Beta Chi

Drake University Founded 5/3/1930 College of Pharmacy Cline Hall, 2507 University Avenue Des Moines, IA 50311-4505

Brothers of Beta Chi began the semester with activation week.

During the week pledges and active brothers enjoyed a game night, a night of trivia with a game of Jeopardy, and also cheered on the Drake womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball team.

The week was finalized with the activation of 22 new brothers and the induction of one faculty member into our chapter who was a member of Kappa Psi where she went to college.

This semester we are excited to participate in intramurals, where we will be able to sport our new and intimidating intramural T-shirts.

We are playing intramural floor

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hockey with some of our best teams yet and plan on playing softball later in the semester.

Our most thrilling philanthropy project this semester is also brand new. We are volunteering with Safe Village and will work with students in first through eighth grades after school. We are overflowing with ideas of how we can entertain them and are excited to get to know so many wonderful kids in the area.

We are also helping out with the JDRF walk to raise money for children with juvenile diabetes, as well as the Relay for Life. We continue to participate in Prevent Blindness of Iowa by performing blindness screenings at area schools. Our latest fund-raising idea has been to work at the concession stands for the Des Moines Stars hockey games.

This semester has been one of new projects for Beta Chi, but we have still continued some old traditions. Each month we have a night out where brothers all go out to eat and chat after our meeting. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had fun and gotten closer as brothers at the Rock Bottom Brewery and TGI Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve also held combined social events with other professional fraternities on campus with 5-Way. This was held by the

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two pharmacy fraternities, two business fraternities, and one law fraternity. We enjoy this event because it allows us to branch out and get to know about the other professional fraternities on campus and meet new people.

—Katelyn Person

Beta Psi

University of Wisconsin— Madison Founded 12/6/1919 School of Pharmacy 615 North Lake Street #2 Madison, WI 53703

Beta Psi is excited to have two students pledging this semester.

We started rush season with several events, including ice-skating, a ski trip, and movies at the house.

Brothers have been busy planning community service events while trying to keep up with their studies. Several brothers are designing a quilt block for the national Kappa Psi fund-raiser. In addition, we volunteered at our school of pharmacy’s Discovery Day so undergraduates can learn about our academic program. We also plan to spend an evening preparing a home-cooked taco dinner for the residents at the local Ronald McDonald House. We’ll also participate in Savory Sunday

and serve food to homeless Madison residents. The food is donated by area businesses and the meal is served in a park close to our fraternity house. We also plan to distribute free bagels and cream cheese to students and faculty members for National School Breakfast Week.

As for social events, we hosted a team ping-pong tournament at our house as well as a games night.

Later on in the semester we’re planning our annual bar crawl.

We have been trying to fund raise for the chapter by selling Tshirts and course packets at the school of pharmacy. In order to work with a pediatric population and show off our science skills, we participate in the Science Olympiad program at an area middle school to help adolescents with their projects. As a bonus, we received a small payment for our services and advice.

There has been some discussion about the future of our fraternity house and possibly relocating closer to the school of pharmacy. We are sorry to consider moving away from the house that has been our home for more than 30 years, but look forward to the possibility of building memories at a house that might be more easily accessible

and attractive to brothers. We believe that a move could strengthen our chapter even more.

—Erin Seruga

Gamma Epsilon

the last year, Gamma Epsilon. I really enjoyed it and best of luck to you all!

—Shelley Czerniak

Gamma Theta

University of Nebraska

University of MissouriKansas City

Founded 3/20/1920

Founded 5/17/1957

Univ. of Nebraska College of Pharmacy 985025 Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE 68198

We’d like to say good-bye to all the P4s who will graduate in May. We also want to wish the P3s the best of luck on their upcoming rotations, and thank all the chairs for doing such a great job this past year!

The brothers of Gamma Epsilon are working hard to get ready for their 10th annual Hoops-4-Healing philanthropy. We put on a 3-on-3 basketball tournament to raise money for Camp Floyd Rodgers, a camp for kids with diabetes. This is our biggest event of the year, and with such a large group, we hope to beat the record for the most money raised.

We collected more than 300 canned goods to donate to the Salvation Army over winter break, with our P3s leading the cause.

Way to go, guys!

With that, I’d like to say thanks for letting me be your historian for

School of Pharmacy 5005 Rockhill Road Kansas City, MO 64110-2499

To kick off 2007, Gamma Theta brothers slipped on their blue suede shoes to attend Province in Memphis, Tennessee. We were honored to have Levi Campbell, Jonathan Bergman, Sean Hawkins, Joel Karki, and Kristi Wiesner represent the chapter.

We’re very excited about our spring fund-raising and charity events. Our annual Volley for Charity volleyball tournament will be held April 21 at the Westport Beach Club in Kansas City, Missouri. In the past, this event has been a fun and rewarding way to raise colon cancer awareness, funds for the American Cancer Society, and remember one of our brothers, Wes McIntire. This year’s tournament is sure to be a great success with all the support emanating from our local community and businesses.

Our upcoming rush events include an evening at the Kansas City dog tracks, a “clean-thestreets” trash pickup, and a weekend barbecue. We are all eager to show off our red and white during our upcoming annual formal function, held this year at Embassy Suites in Westport. This year’s theme, Kappa Psi Cocktail Party – Take 2, is sure to be the social event to attend! Thank you to Nicola Black and Holly Skelton, Gamma Theta’s sergeants at arms, for their hard work in organizing the event.

—Adrian Abadiano

Gamma Iota

University of Buffalo Founded 1/16/1921 Cooke Hall, North Campus Amherst, NY 14260

Despite the Buffalo snow, brothers of Gamma Iota were busy all winter long. Our first vice regent scheduled wellness clinics in the community where brothers offered blood pressure readings and provided drug information to patients.

Our second vice regent diligently

Gamma Epsilon P3s pose for a last photo.

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planned our regular philanthropy projects that center around the theme of pediatrics. These include our annual penny wars for charity with the other two fraternities here at UB, regular trips to the Ronald McDonald House to cook for the visiting families, selling papers for the Buffalo News Kids Day to benefit Children’s Hospital, and volunteering at and participating in the March of Dimes walk. We also conducted a Souper Bowl Drive in February to collect canned goods for a local food bank.

After all that hard work, brothers spent time with our grad chapter brothers and friends at a Sabres hockey game, and also went snow tubing.

Gamma Iota has started the nomination process for spring elections.

We already have a lot of interest from brothers who were initiated last year. We’re happy to see how excited they are to be involved. As the next generation steps in, we also get ready to say good-bye to brothers who will graduate this spring. We’ve learned a lot from them and appreciate the brotherhood and fellowship they’ve shown us. Our 2007 graduating class of brothers includes Amanda Boeckel, Lucas Bryk, Joseph Couto, Wen Li, Kwaku Marfo, Todd Ordan, Kerrie Peterson, Stephen Webster, Nicole Wahl, and Regina Will.

Congratulations to our brothers —we will miss them all.

One way we plan to honor those graduating is at our end of the year dinner banquet and awards ceremony, to be held this year at a new location in Niagara Falls. The view and ambiance of the falls will certainly be a great place for brothers to celebrate.

—Stacy Reed

Gamma Kappa

South Dakota State University Founded 10/17/1958 College of Pharmacy Box 2202C Brookings, SD 57007

Gamma Kappa is educating two new pledges about our great Fraternity and is staying active in the community. In December, Gamma Kappa hosted a penny war competition between the first- and second-year pharmacy students to raise money for the Brookings Domestic Abuse Shelter. After approximately a week and a half of

Gamma Nu

University of the Pacific Founded 9/17/1960 236 W. Stadium Drive Stockton, CA 95204

Gamma Rho brothers at their best. heated competition and a rousing rendition of ’Twas the Night Before Christmas from Santa Claus (portrayed brilliantly by Brother Dr. Davies), we raised nearly $1,670 to help provide Christmas gifts and goodies for families staying at the shelter.

Gamma Kappa contributed to the SDSU community by organizing and funding speaker Dr. John Ridgway to talk about alcohol abuse and drug addiction. The event was held on campus January 31 with around 100 students and SDSU College of Pharmacy faculty members in attendance. Cookies and hot cocoa we provided by the other SDSU College of Pharmacy organizations. The event turned out great.

A special thank you to all who were involved.

Seven Gamma Kappa brothers performed cholesterol screenings during the SDSU Wellness Fair in February. Fourth-year pharmacy student and Brother Rachel Schardin ran the show and instructed younger brothers in the art of cholesterol screenings. Thanks, Rachel. You are a great teacher.

Gamma Kappa charged $5 per screening. The $60 raised was donated to the American Heart Association.

Brothers of Gamma Kappa formed a team for the 2007 Children’s Miracle Network Dance Marathon. Eleven brothers raised $2,163 for the great cause. This year the dance marathon committee set a goal of $35,000, which will help the hospital buy an incubator called the Giraffe that will help save

premature babies. The February event included crafts, dancing, board games, singing, and hanging out with the children.

On the first weekend in February, 24 brothers attended a Sioux Falls Stampede hockey game. The game went great, with Sioux Falls winning 11–2 over Indianapolis. A handful of brothers also trekked to Great Bear Ski Resort in Sioux Falls for our annual Kappa Psi ski trip. Finally, after countless hours of work and planning, Brothers Robert Wright and Dale Christensen unleashed their creation on the Brookings sled hill: the “Bob” sled. A three-person couch with sleds attached to the bottom was carried to the top of the hil0l and turned loose. It was an amazing day of ups and downs!

—William Hayes

Spring semester has hit and the brothers of Gamma Nu are excited for another large pledge class of pharmacy and pre-pharmacy students. Our annual rush dinner was a great success with 160 people and more than 40 alumni in attendance at the prestigious Stockton Country Club. Gamma Nu brothers are thankful for the abundance of support from alumni. At the end of February, we pinned 28 potential brothers.

As always, the chapter has been volunteering in the community with such events as Black Heritage Day and the annual Crab Feed, during which 10 brothers and 10 potential brothers consumed 13 large plates of crab.

—Kevin Han

Gamma Rho

University of New Mexico Founded 2/16/1948 College of Pharmacy 2502 Marble NE Albuquerque, NM 87131

It’s been a busy year for Gamma Rho brothers. Our first-year brothers were hit hard with a new curriculum but have managed to stay active. They look to be a promising group for the future of our chapter.

Last semester, Gamma Rho brothers helped organize and run the annual JDRF Halloween carnival and haunted house. We were able to scare the blood sugar out of

Gamma Sigma brothers pose for a picture at their weekly football game.

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numerous student organizations.

Hasta luego!

—Justin Clark

Gamma Sigma

University of Florida

Gamma Upsilon

Founded 4/28/1949

Gamma Upsilon brothers Lauren Babits (left) and Kwyn Forbregd enjoy Legislative Day together at the University of Arizona.

a lot of diabetic kids! Funding for the carnival came from KY’s and APhA’s participation in the Oktoberfest fund-raiser at O’Neil’s Pub, where we raised more than $2,500! Gamma Rho brothers have also continued to congregate weekly at Chama River Brewing Company for food and fun.

Last semester we also had a preparty/broomball night at the Outpost Ice Arena. There was a lot of falling, a ton of bruises, and one concussion. This was the second time our chapter did this, and it’s always a lot of fun and a good chance to have a little down time with fellow brothers.

We opened spring semester with a KY Salsa Night and were able to cut a rug without embarrassing ourselves to any great extent. It was a fun time and a good chance for us to interact not only with other brothers, but various members of the student body.

KY brothers were involved in numerous health screenings, the annual JDRF walk, flu shot clinics, and Legislative Day at the capitol building in Santa Fe. In the near future we will have a silent auction to raise money for the chapter and a bowling night at Leisure Bowl.

Brothers will also participate in the Relay for Life to help raise cancer awareness, as well as the UNM Spring Storm, which is huge community service event that involves

Children’s Hospital. This has been a success every year and we plan on continuing that success this year.

—Aaron Wolff

College of Pharmacy Dept. of Pharmacy Practice Box 100487 Gainesville, FL 32610

Founded 3/20/1950

The brothers of Gamma Sigma chapter would like to thank everyone who came out and made winter conclave such a success. We would also like to congratulate our 11 new brothers who were inducted in the fall: Michael Ball, Joe Cole, Chris French, Nicolas Garcia, Josh Gesiorski, Bill Henning, Dave Joeckle, Jon Nazarian, Will Robertson, Jeff Smith, and Aaron Wolff.

We recently elected officers for the year. They include Greg Carter, regent; Stephen Harvey, vice regent; Matt Kirchoff, pledge master; Jeremy Deni, chaplain; Nicolas Garcia, sergeant at arms; Dustin Edwards, treasurer; Michael Ball, recording secretary; Aaron Wolff, corresponding secretary; and Joe Cole, historian.

The brothers of Gamma Sigma played in the Just for Kids kickball tournament. All proceeds went to the charity of the winning team’s choice. While we didn’t win, we know the money went to a good cause. We look forward to practicing more kickball and getting ready to win next year’s tournament.

Along with kickball, we’ve been busy planning our annual golf tournament to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network at Shands

The brothers of Gamma Upsilon chapter always find spring semester to be eventful since we hold most of our major events, excluding Initiation. To kick the semester off we held a social event at Kon Tiki, a Tucson restaurant/bar with a Hawaiian style. Brothers united to share holiday moments and relax one more time before the hectic school schedule resumed.

Themed socials, hosted by each class, are a highlight that every

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brother looks forward to. The first one this semester was held by the class of 2008 with the theme Golf/Tennis Country Club Attire.

For the first time, Kappa Psi brothers invited students from the college of law. The affair was a huge success and might even become an annual event!

The University of Arizona College of Pharmacy holds Legislative Day each year on the lawn at the capitol building in Phoenix. KY brothers consistently attend and represent pharmacists of Arizona to give the legislators a taste of what pharmacists can do.

The free screenings offered by the college of pharmacy students included cholesterol, diabetes, and hypertension screenings.

A Valentine’s Day celebration was held at Sushi-Ten. About 20 brothers attended, single or coupled. The night capped with dancing at a country/Top 20 dance club.

In April we held our biannual sloshball game and then, the most anticipated event of the year: the end of the year banquet!

—Kwyn Forbregd

Gamma Phi

University of Georgia Founded 5/23/1951 College of Pharmacy 1880 S. Lumpkin Street Athens, CA 30605-0000

Gamma Chi brothers Erin DeDoes (left) and Katie Georges share a shirt to advertise Bowl for Kids Sake.

Gamma Phi brothers after an action-packed day at the local paintball field.

Spring 2007

The brothers of Gamma Phi stood out in the community once again by teaming up with the American Red Cross to sponsor a successful blood drive. We are still faithful to our adopted street, picking up trash and other debris. We had a great turnout this Christmas at our annual Grinch party, which brought in a lot of toys for needy children.

We hosted a welcome back celebration for our classmates, and this time we had some attractions at the event, which brought a really good turnout. Brothers are planning to have a booth at the Relay for Life later this spring. In addition, we’ll also have our annual Boxers and Blazers charity, with the proceeds going toward cancer research.

Many more social events are in the pipeline as well.

This year we’re having a special celebration for Professor Flynn Warren. Professor Warren is retiring this year and we can’t let him go without honoring him properly.

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Thank you, Flynn, not just for being one of our pillars of strength, but also for being one our brothers, our mentor, and our friend.

—Evan Anderson

Gamma Chi

Ferris State University Founded 5/6/1952 119 S. Warren Avenue Big Rapids, MI 49307

We ended winter semester with a bang, welcoming 18 new members!

A special congratulation goes to Becca Abersold, Brent Bialik, Carla Empson, Matt Everett, Carie Feibig, Amber Fisher, Josh Halpernin, Brandon Hysell, Keyl Jansen Van Gahen, Kara Kirkpatrick, Angela Lockwood, Stephen Nass, Jaqueline Pierick, Eric Roath, Elena Roe, Diana Ursoiu, Jessica White, and Tara Wilcox.

Thanks to our newest additions, we have more than doubled our membership.

Our Cedar Point fund-raising trip in October brought in $3,910. We sold coffee over winter break and received $675 in profits. We also sold drug cards to pharmacy students and raised $715.

We worked with Big Brothers Big Sisters to put on a Halloween party for the kids in our area. We had as much fun as the children did! We also worked in Lansing with the Special Olympics. We helped keep score of the basketball

Gamma Psi brothers and their dates during their annual ski trip. games and helped clean up afterward. Before break we rang bells and collected money for the Salvation Army. Our first community service event of this semester was Bowling for Kids’ Sake.

This year we decided to try something new. We planned a din-

ner at the house for our members’ parents and our pledges’ parents.

We wanted to show parents all that we have been doing and stop any stereotypes they may have had about fraternities. This dinner was a huge success and we plan to do it every semester.

—Erin DeDoes

Gamma Psi

Mercer University Founded 3/16/1953 School of Pharmacy 3001 Mercer University Drive Atlanta, GA 30341

Gamma Psi brothers volunteer at the Strong Legs Run for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

The brothers of Gamma Psi have enjoyed having the opportunity to strengthen the chapter’s brotherhood over the past few months.

Recently, we initiated 10 brothers who we believe will continually strive for strong brotherhood in the coming years. They have joined us in supporting several charity foundation projects. The Race For Riley was one of our bigger events where we helped the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation raise money for children afflicted with a mitochondrial disease. In addition, our chapter participated in our biannual road cleanup, the Susan G. Komen Walk for a Cure,

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and helped with the annual spring classic game between the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech baseball teams at Turner Field. Proceeds from this game went to support Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. These events were very rewarding and have galvanized our compassion to continually support our surrounding community.

Socially, Gamma Psi continued its legacy of brotherhood fellowship. We hung out at local hot spots, attended several professional sporting events, went on an entertaining ski trip to the Smokey Mountains, and even went on a cruise to Mexico. Through all of this, everlasting bonds were formed between brothers that will allow us to achieve more as a Fraternity. We believe our hard work and dedication could not be possible without the unity throughout our chapter, which a major emphasis in our Chapter Development Program.

We would like to thank Gamma Sigma for hosting winter conclave; it was a blast! And we would like to thank our dedicated and willing alumni who made it possible to have one of the largest Founders’

Chapter News

Delta Detla brother An Nguyen assists a child at the Kid’s Grand Prix hosted by the Ronald McDonald House in Houston, Texas.

Day Banquets Gamma Psi has ever put together. Finally, our chapter would like to thank Brother Marvin Smith whose hard work, dedication, and vision has allowed our chapter to achieve great things.

—Josh Jenkins

Delta Delta

University of Houston Founded 2/28/1963 College of Pharmacy 4800 Calhoun Blvd., 141-SR2 Houston, TX 77204-5515

In the midst of spring semester, the brothers of Delta Delta chapter could not be busier! The chapter’s 36 newly inducted brothers are already hard at work contributing to the ongoing, active spirit of the Fraternity.

With the addition of so many new hands and brains, regent Ryan Anderson assigned each member to a committee. The Social Committee, headed by Brothers

Stacie Dacus and Meagan Jordan, is hard at work preparing for spring formal, while Brothers Cheryl Holt, Ken Frost, and Clay Boyd are diligently putting together a Delta Delta alumni newsletter. Other committees work to assist the chapter and plan future events and help chapter proceedings and meetings run smoothly.

Continuing in the tradition of demonstrating active leadership within the pharmacy school, the brothers of Delta Delta chapter proudly applaud the newly inducted members of Phi Lambda Sigma National Pharmacy Leadership Society at the University of Houston. This includes Brothers Charisse Birdwell, Lori Markel, Thomas Key, Irene Kwong, and Tri Nguyen.

The Kid’s Grand Prix event, hosted by the Ronald McDonald House, went smoothly as brothers helped entertain children and assist on the racetrack. The chapter eagerly anticipates the reopening of the homeless clinic in downtown Houston, which has temporarily been closed due to a location change. Brother Kyana Stewart has arranged a spring schedule for future assistance with Houston’s McDade Elementary and its 21st century after school program.

In fellowship news, brothers celebrated the induction of the Beta Gamma pledge class by holding a Jersey Night where new members received their letter shirts, in addition to their nicknames and numbers, lovingly bestowed upon them by their big siblings. With a large number of attendees, the event was a great success.

Brothers from Delta Delta also attended the Province VII conclave, hosted by Psi chapter in Memphis, and received the Man-Mile Award

for the second year in a row. Delta Delta would like to thank Psi chapter for hosting a great meeting and providing a wonderful weekend of fun. The brothers of Delta Delta would also like to congratulate Brother Thomas Key for being elected Province VII chaplain.

With fund-raisers, drives, and community service on the horizon, a formal in the works, and upcoming elections, Delta Delta chapter is sure to remain busy until the end of the semester.

—Irene Kwong

Delta Zeta

University of Iowa Founded 12/12/1968 College of Pharmacy 110 Pharmacy Bldg.

Iowa City, IA 52242

The semester is in full swing for Delta Zeta at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy. First and foremost, we are proud to welcome 17 new brothers into the Fraternity: Kyle Beyer, Megan Brockman, Elisabeth Donahey, Amanda Drevyanko, Sara Esparza, Jaci Grafenberg, Jon Hemmer, Bridget Jermeland, Ashley Kessler, Brett McArthur, Alisha Picht, Samantha Salas, Kelly Schueller, Kristin Slocum, Emily Smith, Alex Versackas, and Ashley Virene.

Congratulations!

Delta Zeta is busy planning all sorts of activities for members to enjoy. We are learning about each others’ cooking abilities, or lack thereof, as we volunteer to make and serve dinner at the Ronald McDonald House. We’re teaching new members about hypertension screenings so they will be able to participate in screenings at various pharmacies. Our annual bowl-athon is always a big hit, and all of the proceeds are donated to the

Ronald McDonald House. It’s amazing how many pharmacy students can possess excellent bowling skills! The bowling event is open to all students at the college. Students form teams that compete against each other for some impressive prizes!

Many of our events require only a few of our members to volunteer at a time, which is great, given our busy schedules, but we are trying a chapter-wide philanthropy event this semester to help Habitat for Humanity. We are all very excited to assist families in this way and excited to bond and grow as a chapter through this experience.

We are electing officers a little earlier this year to secure enough time to train new officers and make the transition smooth. Many of our officers are third-year students who have been dedicated to Kappa Psi during the last three years. Their leadership will be missed as they head out on rotations. We hope by having the new officers “shadow” the existing officers for a couple months they can be trained on all their newly acquired duties.

Our social chair has been busy arranging activities for our chapter as well. We celebrated, or mourned over, the Super Bowl together, depending on what team you were cheering for. Upcoming activities include a night at the casino and once the weather cooperates, a chapter barbecue.

Conclave will be held at the University of Iowa during fall semester, with anticipated dates being October 19–20 at the Marriott Hotel in Coralville. Mark your calendar now for a great weekend in Iowa City! Our conclave committee is busy planning and hopes many KY brothers can make the trek to Iowa!

—Ann Schwemm

Delta Epsilon

Duquesne University Founded 2/24/1967 600 Forbes Avenue 304 Bayer Learning Center Pittsburgh, PA 15282-0000

Delta Delta brothers Irene Kwong and Ryan Anderson are all smiles.

Delta Delta’s pledges display their brand-new jerseys.

Spring 2007

Delta Epsilon installed the following new officers: Tiffany Woustra, regent; Amy Patrick, vice regent; Amanda Beley, treasurer; Brittney March, secretary; Ashley Varhol, historian; Jordan Posey, chaplain; and Kayt Gladysz, sergeant-at-arms.

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We currently have three prospective members that are in the middle of their new member education process.

Brothers are looking forward to participating in the Mr. and Miss Pharmacy Contest, the school of pharmacy open house, the CaliRally, and becoming actively involved with Gilda’s Club, a nonprofit cancer support organization in Pittsburgh. We also look forward to planning an Easter egg hunt, doing crafts with children in a local hospital, and our annual banquet to honor graduating sixth-year brothers.

Delta Epsilon is working hard to promote stress management on campus and within the community.

We hope to plan many social events, including bowling and movie nights.

Congratulations to Tara Boyle on being elected Province II historian!

—Ashley Varhol

Delta Eta’s spring 2007 line.

Delta Eta

Xavier University Founded 4/24/1972 College of Pharmacy 1 Drexel Drive New Orleans, LA 70125

Delta Eta brothers walked in the United Negro College Fund Walk, participated in Operation Diabetes, and participated in the Gingerbread Junction at the New Orleans Children Museum. We are currently raising money to donate to the American Heart Association, which we do annually. We will volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House and give Easter baskets to families that are still suffering due to Hurricane Katrina.

We crossed our spring 2007 line of 18 brothers: Monique (Penicillin) Pruitt, Albanye (Geodon) Randall, Lindsay (Nitrous Oxide) Charles, Alexis (Reserpine) Omari, Courtney (Chloraseptic) Chavis, Shanika (Crystal Meth) Beatty, Shonte (Pepto Bismol) Foster, Megan (Miralax) Minor, Andrea (Na Thiopental) Toles, Patrice (Sarafem) Woods-Sanchez, Whitney (Saccharin) Scott, Erica (Zovirax) Wilson, Tasany (Amikacin) Lazard, Tenesha (Mitoxantrone) Waits, Genee (Avapro) Bailey, Courtney (Black Cohosh) Meggs, Michael (EpiPen) Lievers, and Michael (Brevibloc) Winn.

Delta Eta will support several brothers in our annual pharmacy ball: Brother Terrence (Levitra) Brown as Mr. College of Pharmacy, Brother Farrell (Abilify) Fort as Mr. P3, Brother Chelsea (Namenda) Hick as Miss P2, and Brother Genee (Avapro) Bailey as Miss P1.

Delta Eta proudly received Most Improved Chapter at the Province VII conclave in Memphis. Look out because Delta Eta is back with a vengeance!

—Carnecia Cole

Delta Iota

Florida A&M University Founded 6/7/1975 P.O. Box 70513 Tallahassee, FL 32307

Greetings on behalf on the GCD, regent, and active brothers of Delta Iota chapter! We had a lot of fun attending the 2007 Province IV winter conclave in Gainesville. Two of our brothers were elected to Province offices: Jeremie Johnson, secretary, and Jeremiah McKinley, GCC alternate delegate. During the weekend we had an opportunity to meet new brothers and have other chapter members meet our new brothers. We truly took brotherhood to higher level.

Province meetings allow you to share ideas with other chapters. In saying that, we took part in a fundraiser set up by Delta Rho. We pur-

Brotherly bonding between Delta Kappa brothers. chased wooden roses and sold them to help raise money for Relay for Life here at Florida A&M. The rose sale was very successful.

Among many other things, we also had rush, which turned out pretty well. We have 10 new brothers this semester to help us work and strive to keep Kappa Psi number one. We had several events with our new brothers, including an F.I.S.H. fry and a skate social. At the F.I.S.H. fry we ate, mingled, and celebrated a late brother’s birthday (Joshua Hillman). The day ended with us playing Xbox and Spades.

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Another social opportunity was a skate social that we had with another organization, Kappa Psi Psi Healthcare Sorority Inc. We quickly found out how unforgiving a hard surface is when you fall.

Nonetheless, we all had fun.

We invited an alumnus to speak at an HIV/AIDS and STD seminar.

Dr. Stacey Wilcox, PharmD, brought valuable information during Black History Month by speaking on key points about these diseases. This is the same seminar he did in the fall for CE credits in Orlando.

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working diligently to become Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Inc. brothers!

We would like to congratulate some of our brothers for being chosen to participate in various pharmaceutical endeavors. Brother Imbi Ichili was selected for the IPSF (International Pharmaceutical Student Federation) student exchange program and will participate in a rotation abroad this summer. Brother Linda Johnson will represent the Howard University School of Pharmacy at the APHA Patient Counseling Competition in Atlanta. Also, Brothers Angela Appling, Shemaine Downer, Karlisha Colbert, Thao Duong, Keyani Dedmon, Linda Johnson, and Jaqueise Strother will represent the university at the sixth annual EPIC pharmacies scavenger hunt.

—Nikki Dickerson Delta Kappa brothers Angela Appling and Morgan Roberts alongside Brother Karen Umali from Sigma and Brother Erica Lauer from Delta Xi. Delta Iota brothers went to the Cayman Islands and Ocho Rios, Jamaica, for spring break. We made sure we hade fun for every brother.

Remember, 99 hands!

We’re in the process of promoting our National and Province philanthropy projects. In the college of pharmacy building, we set up poster presentations on multiple sclerosis and diabetes, truly showing the industry part of our chapter.

We hosted a Nothing But Net basketball tournament fund-raiser to raise money for the purchase of mosquito nets to send to Africa to help aid in the prevention of malaria outbreaks.

Of course, we can’t for get about our annual Kappa Psi Week and Scarlet and Cadet Grey Ball/Banquet. Many events are planned for this week, including a faculty breakfast, a women’s appreciation, The Dating Game, and our 32nd anniversary Scarlet and Cadet Grey Ball/Banquet. Unfortunately we can’t have our ball around our chartering date (June 6–7) so we selected a day during spring semester when more students, alumni, and faculty can attend. Like every year, this is a huge fund-raiser for our chapter and we look forward to seeing many people there. Some brothers from other chapters have already said they will attend.

Delta Kappa

Howard University Founded 4/19/1986 College of Pharmacy 2300 4th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20059

Spring semester is well under way and members of Delta Kappa chapter have been achieving in all aspects of pharmacy school.

Brothers have participated in many community service projects in the Washington, D.C., area, including the NBC4 U Health Expo. At the

expo, brothers worked alongside CVS Pharmacy pharmacists and administered blood pressure screenings, diabetes screenings, and answered general pharmacyrelated questions. We appreciate the fact that we can participate in health expos around the city, because it gives us a chance to hone our pharmaceutical care skills.

We are excited about our spring pledge line 2007. We have 13 enthusiastic and promising individuals

Delta Lambda

Campbell University Founded 4/23/1988 School of Pharmacy P.O. Box 1090 Buies Creek, NC 27506

Delta Lambda has made great strides within the Fraternity and community. Our large number of active brothers allows us to have a much greater impact. Spring rush was successful, and now three pledges are working hard to earn their brotherhood.

During February, the month of love, Delta Lambda spread its love to a local nursing home. Brothers

Brothers of Delta Kappa strike a pose!

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Chapter News

and pledges made Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cards. Many of the cards were homemade, some were store bought, but all delivered the Valentine spirit. Many brothers and pledges went to visit and deliver these cards. A very special part of the visit was being able to play bingo with residents. Each brother or pledge was partnered with a resident, which allowed them to play bingo and get to know each other.

Another service opportunity was Adopt-a-Highway. This event took place for those brothers who were unable to attend the Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bingo at the nursing home.

Delta Lambda is trying to reach out nationally as well. We donated to the National Philanthropy Project, the Hearts and Crafts Quilt, with proceeds going toward the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. The donation of four squares and $625 was something that brothers felt strongly about. The donation of a square benefited others and allowed brothers to be a little bit crafty.

We participated in the Relay for Life at Campbell University in March. This gave us an opportunity to interact with members of the other graduate schools, undergraduates, faculty members, and the community here at Campbell while supporting a wonderful cause.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also trying to become more involved in assisting and getting to know the pre-pharmacy students on campus.

Like service, fund raising is in full swing. Our Taco Dinner was a huge success. Also, raffle tickets are being sold to get ready for the annual Cadet Ball, which should turn out to be a wonderful and memorable weekend at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Charlotte Fetterman

Delta Mu

University of British Columbia Founded 4/30/1988 2146 East Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3 Canada

Delta Mu started off 2007 with a bang! Several members of our chapter volunteered as course marshals for the Walk for Memories, which benefits Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s research, and had a great time. The organizers of the walk were happy to have us help out.

Delta Mu on the Walk for Memories. have enough funds to support her for two years.

In the coming months, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re planning to promote Kappa Psi during Pharmacy Awareness Week at UBC, and volunteer for Dining Out for Life, which is a fund-raiser for the fight against AIDS. We are also excited about having more chapter socials and doing more fund raising. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Kayla Fang Delta Nu brothers Ravi, Aekta, Nazia, Beejal, Amita, Nicole, Miriam, Ronak, Jimit, Nick, and Farnando have a great time together.

In February we organized a Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day blood drive and had a great turnout, thanks to many generous donors from pharmacy.

Our chapter proudly became Partners for Life for the Canadian Blood Services and is in the lead for the number of donations made from UBC. Later in the month, we also had a great time hosting Province. We hope all the chapters that came enjoyed their time here.

We recently designed and marketed pharmacy T-shirts with proceeds going toward our sponsored child through World Vision. We sold more than 100 shirts and now

Delta Nu

Midwestern University-Chicago Founded 3/12/1994 College of Pharmacy 355 31st Street Downerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grove, IL 60515

As winter quarter came to an end, our fourth-year brothers graduated join various aspects of pharmacy, such as community and ambulatory care; some took residency positions. We wish them all the best!

In March we held our annual Foundersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day, which was open to the whole campus. This year we had representatives from Takeda Pharmaceuticals and Abbott Labs hold a panel discussion, which helped our younger brothers and classmates understand why pharmacy is so diverse. In addition, we continue to work with Bear Necessities, a pediatric cancer foun-

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dation, by sponsoring another â&#x20AC;&#x153;small miracleâ&#x20AC;? as we have done in years past. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Ronak Talati â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Neel Jani

Delta Pi

Texas Tech University Founded 11/14/1997 School of Pharmacy 1300 S. Coulter Street Amarillo, TX 79106

Delta Pi had several brothers attend the Province VII meeting, hosted by Psi, in Memphis: Alexia Rendon from the Lubbock campus, regent Nancy Dunseth from the Amarillo (main) campus, Jessica Trojacek, Fred Labrador, Janice Millikan, and Daniel Silva from the Dallas campus. The trip and meeting went very well, and plans are underway for our chapter to host Province VII next year during the weekend of February 22, 2008, in Dallas.

Toward the end of each month we eat together (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dutchâ&#x20AC;?) at a restaurant to celebrate with our members who have birthdays during that particular month. Family, significant others, and even nonmember friends join us. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a fun tradition that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve kept for several years, and we enjoy the chance to eat a nice dinner together and get a much-needed study break.

Photo Album Brothers team up to show their Kappa Psi spirit.

Beta Chi brothers after a victory in floor hockey.

Delta Phi brothers Rani Dibbini, AJ Ryan, and April Haines act as judges during the chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Iron Chef contest where teams made dishes with a secret ingredient: key limes.

Beta Kappa girls get ready for tug-o-war at the ASP back to school picnic.

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Chapter News

Did you know that Delta Pi chapter is in three different cities? Texas Tech University has its school of pharmacy in Amarillo. Students can spend all four of their pharmacy school years there, or they can spend their third- and fourth-year rotations on the satellite campuses in Lubbock and Dallas. Soon to open in the fall of 2007 is our new satellite campus in Abilene, where some of the class of 2011 will start and spend all four of their pharmacy school years. There will still be a group that starts in Amarillo and has the option of spending P3 and P4 years in Lubbock or Dallas.

Delta Pi brothers living on satellite campuses are experimenting with Skype to communicate with brothers on the “mother ship” campus in Amarillo. In past years we’ve used HealthNet, and last fall we tried conference phone calls. We have our fingers crossed, hoping that Skype will work in the long run, even though the system still has a few bugs.

Since we’re still a relatively new chapter, we don’t have an official newsletter as of yet. But we managed to e-mail some news to some of our alumni in January, and we also received replies from a few of them. Those who replied shared milestones in their lives, career paths since graduating, willingness to help with Province VII 2008, and provided updated address information.

Congratulations to our faculty advisor, Dr. Eric MacLaughlin, on the birth of a new baby; Jamie Guyear (2006 graduate) on the birth of a daughter; Peter Palizo on the birth of a son; and Julian Vargas on the birth of a son. The daughter of Karri Starling (2004 graduate) turned 1 on Valentine’s Day, and Mel Smalley (2004 graduate) gave birth to a daughter.

Delta Pi brothers who are expecting include Joyce Fender and Mark King. Also, Lisa Plasencia and Jeff Hildebrand (both 2004 graduates) were married November 11, 2006.

Miriam Wolters-Horton (2006 graduate) was married during the summer of 2006.

For the rest of the semester, we will elect new officers, decorate the display box for our school, hold osteoporosis screenings for our school-wide health fair, compete in the annual bowling tournament

Dallas Delta Pi brothers get together for a picture during the school-wide Annual Assessment Day. Back row (L–R): Lee Jaquez, Lesley Thomas, Jessica Trojacek, Mary Klein, Meoshia Wafer, Rafael Veasy, Rob Gagliardi. Front: Jessen Thomas, Theresa Gerst, Fred Labrador.

Delta Pi’s Melinda Crum showcases her artistic talent and Fraternity spirit at the Amarillo Cadillac Ranch, where graffiti is an accepted art form.

against Phi Delta Chi, host more birthday dinners, and plan a spring banquet.

—Robyn McGraw

Delta Rho

Nova Southeastern University Founded 11/13/1998 1420 NW 86th Terrace Pembroke Pines, FL 33024

We would like to welcome our new GCD for the chapter, Dr. Carsten Evans. We are extremely proud and excited to have Dr. Evans working as part of our chapter. Delta Rho is also proud to welcome 20 brothers into the Kappa Psi family. We held our crossover event in January, which included

dinner and an exciting trip to Key West. Our newest brothers are: Rachel Ackerman, Serina Bidnick, Kyle Butcher, Kristin Cipolla, Melinda Deen, Jennifer Douma, Amy Everitt, Wendy Fisher, Gary Foulk, Angela Fratto, Eddy Garcia, Jason Grill, Kevin Hanlon, Elise Manee, Emily Marckioli, Ryan Nowicki, Mellisa Ortega, Mabel Rodriguez, Uday Talati, and Crystal Walker. This was a great opportunity for new and existing brothers to celebrate a difficult and long pledging process.

Many brothers from our chapter attended winter conclave in Gainesville and enjoyed meeting

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brothers from other chapters. We appreciate the hospitality from our brothers at Gamma Sigma. We would like to congratulate Brother Ryan Ritchie who was elected Province IV treasurer for 2007.

Brothers are looking forward to attending the 53rd GCC in Boston this summer.

We held our annual Rose Sale fund-raiser during Valentine’s Day, and it proved successful again this year. We also held a bake sale and sold pins for Jeans Day to raise money for the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. We would like to thank Brother Tami Houser for her continuing help with these projects.

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Delta Tau’s toy drive.

Delta Rho brothers (L–R) Jessica Hoon, Tami Houser, Cindy Peters, and Shannon Piatek hold the quilt for the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Project.

The chapter had a composite portrait taken in February. We will continue our road cleanup project and participate in the annual Heart Walk at Nova Southeastern University.

—Mike Behrens

Delta Tau

University of Southern Nevada

Delta Upsilon

Founded 1/10/2003

Pal Beach Atlantic University

Nevada College of Pharmacy 11 Sunset Way Henderson, NV 89014

In December 2006, Delta Tau chapter, headed by vice regent Amy Jenkins, conducted a philanthropic project to adopt an abused family for the Safenest Family Shelter in Las Vegas. Brothers raised a more than $700 for the adopted family, and gave the family a carload toys for the children, baby products, and supplies. There were also three pack’n’play packages filled with donated clothes for all ages of children and the mother.

Needless to say, the adopted family had a very nice Christmas. Brother Amy Jenkins went beyond the call to help this family have one of the

Allison Welder for the football division playoffs at Nikki Lee’s sports bar and grill in Henderson.

Brothers also joined together to watch the Super Bowl at Carmine’s Little Italy Restaurant. Finally, karaoke, held in February, showcased all the talented singing voices of Delta Tau brothers, none of which are candidates for Star Search.

Three brothers will attend the Province IX meeting in San Francisco: Amy Jenkins, vice regent; Jessica Garcia; and Tawny Lizarraga. Delta Tau will also rush pharmacy students at our Utah extension of the University of Southern Nevada.

Founded 5/3/2003 School of Pharmacy 901 S. Flager Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33401-6505

Delta Tau, University of Southern Nevada best Christmases ever! We are grateful to Amy for her hard work.

Also in December, brothers participated in a holiday bowling party at the Sunset Station casino in Henderson where everyone had fun bowling, partying, and celebrating the end of fall semester and Christmas. The bowling party included first-time bowlers from

another country.

The Vegas New Year started off great for Delta Tau brothers, with many watching the traditional multimillion-dollar New Year’s Eve fireworks display and celebration on the Las Vegas Strip, either on television or in person. Social chairs Jodi Levell and Alex Peterson joined Grand Council Deputy

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Right before spring semester started, 17 of our brothers attended the winter conclave in Gainesville.

We had fellowship with our fellow Province IV brothers and had a great time.

Congratulations to our two brothers who were initiated into Phi Lambda Sigma, the National Pharmacy Leadership Society: Matthew Bamber and David Brown. Along with Brother Julie Lynch, they were also chosen as pharmacy delegates.

Delta Upsilon is in the final preparation stage for this year’s golf

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Chapter News

invitational. We’ve had huge success the past two years and are excited for this year’s event.

—Christine Duong

Delta Phi

University of California— San Diego Founded 8/8/2003 9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla, CA 92093-09657

At the end of fall quarter, we pinned our Epsilon pledge class and capped off the evening with a Pirates of the Caribbean-themed party for our pledges. The student lounge was transformed into a pirate paradise with cannons and cannonballs, a desert island with a palm tree and parrot, treasure chests filled with precious booty, skeletons, and a Jolly Roger flying overhead. There was also an oversized chocolate fountain and dipping foods.

As usual, winter quarter was dominated by pledge events. Under the direction of chaplain Elizabeth Sarles, our pledge class spent seven weeks learning about the Brotherhood of Kappa Psi. Pledges learned about Kappa Psi/Delta Phi via history lessons and quizzes from historian Brandon Mutrux, as well as by decoding pledge memos in Greek created by Brother Robert Mancini. Other pledge activities included having lunch with their big brother and great-big brother,

Delta Phi Grand Council Deputy Dr. Chris Woo with brothers Patrick Chung and Stephanie Gershgol, accepting awards at Outlook 2007. presenting a red carnation to their big brother, taking a picture on a football field and with a Russell, obtaining brother signatures, and completing their Kappa Psi family tree. On February 25, the pledges completed their philanthropy project, which was raising money for the Cardiovascular Disease Foundation, by participating in a 5K walk along the beach in Carlsbad.

Brothers Elizabeth Sarles, Robert Mancini, and Brandon Mutrux also participated in what was a very

scenic stroll along the coast.

One of the highlights of the pledge period was the pledgeplanned and hosted party for active brothers. The so-called Plan V party was thrown on February 15 and marketed as a cure for Valentine’s Day withdrawal. The pledges supplied amazing decorations in the form of streamers, carnations, candles, and centerpieces. Finger foods and virgin drinks were served, and a great variety of music was played, including guitar solos

Delta Phi brothers participate in a beach cleanup philanthropy event.

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by Pledge Robert Lo. In addition, the pledge class serenaded us with a version of I Want it That Way before presenting their big brothers with a red carnation. We also played a game where we had to determine via yes and no questions what celebrity name we had posted on our back and then find our matching spouse. The evening went off without a hitch and was certainly a hit with the brothers.

As one of their final activities as pledges, our Epsilon class completed the traditional Delta Phi scavenger hunt around San Diego.

Teams of four pledges deciphered clues that directed them to spots important to our local history.

Active brothers were stationed at each location, and pledges needed to answer a question about Kappa Psi to obtain the clue to the next location. As their final test, pledges took an exam testing their knowledge of Kappa Psi/Delta Phi history and symbolism.

In addition to their required pledge-only activities, pledges and brothers got together on January 16 for our first-ever Speed Pledging event. At this activity pledges rotated to various stations manned by two brothers. At each station there was a theme to help break the “ice” and allow brothers and pledges to get to know one another better.

Themes ranged from the typical “favorite foods” and “musical tastes” to more obscure word-association and pretend-Rorschach test stations. All in all, it was a great way for brothers and pledges to get to know one other.

On the philanthropic front, active brothers participated in a beach cleanup project at South Carlsbad State Beach. Brothers had time to get on the beach, make a difference in the community, and spend time with each other outside the classroom. Socially, Delta Phi held an Iron Chef contest where five teams had 90 minutes to make a dish with the secret ingredient: key limes.

Dishes included pasta, salads, chicken, and salmon, along with various drinks and deserts that featured key limes. The lucky judges were alumni Rani Dibbini, Linda Ngo, and April Haines, and AJ Ryan, a fourth-year brother.

Brother Patrick Chung was recognized at Outlook in Palm Springs for his skills in the patient counsel-

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Delta Omega

Southern University Founded 12/10/2005 School of Pharmacy Savannah, Georgia

Beta Omicron chapter brothers show off their awards at the closing banquet during the Province X meeting 2007.

ing competition. Brother Stephanie Gershgol was one of the recipients of the Robert C. Johnson Scholarship. Congratulations to both of them. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Brandon Mutrux

Mu Omicron Pi

Wayne State University Founded 12/10/2005 417 Auburn Street Detroit, MI 48202

Delta Psi

University of Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Duluth Founded 8/8/2003 School of Pharmacy Duluth, MN 55812

Spring got off to a great start with 11 pledges. Our chapter decided to be part of the Hearts and Crafts Quilt National Philanthropic Project, and we are currently designing our quilt square.

We continue to be involved in our community by volunteering at the Damiano Center Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; CafĂŠ in Duluth. This is always a fun afternoon where we get to play with the kids and help serve them dinner. In addition, we will hold a Texas Hold â&#x20AC;&#x2122;em tournament this spring. Past tournaments have been very popular, and proceeds go to a local nonprofit organization.

The University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy on the Duluth campus will graduate its first class this May, and we would like to recognize our graduating brothers.

Rush week for Delta Omega proved to be a great success! We crossed the Gamma class into Brotherhood on December 13. Our new brothers are Andria Owens, Heather Drazdowski, Paul MacDowell, Heather Franco, and Vivian Bush.

Shortly after returning from Christmas break, new officers were installed and work for the quarter began. Several social activities and fund-raising events have been planned for next quarter. Every Wednesday brothers sport their Kappa Psi polos on campus to show unity and brotherhood.

Delta Omega is preparing to host the Province IV summer conclave, June 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2 in Savannah, Georgia. We look forward to hosting the brothers of Province IV and invite brothers from all Provinces to attend the last Province conclave prior to GCC. We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to see everyone there! â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Heather Drazdowski

Delta Omega brothers wear their Kappa Psi polos on campus!

This group of leaders bravely navigated the opening of our satellite campus in Duluth and is responsible for many effective policies that improved the experience of students in later classes. They were instrumental in chartering Delta Psi and leading the chapter in its first year of existence. We wish them well in their future endeavors. We know they will continue to touch the lives of others wherever they

go. Congratulations Kim Hanfler, immediate past regent; Erin Foss; Kyle Riess; Jillene Beuke; Jen Brandenburg; Sandra Belanger; Jim Klussman; Andriana Sacchini; Hahn Tran; Dan Vang; and Emily Welle. We look forward to seeing our brothers in Province VIII at conclave this spring in Minneapolis! â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Stephanie Root

Spring 2007

Mu Omicron Pi was busy with house renovations during the winter semester. However, we found time to organize our annual T-shirt drive for charity. We also added three brothers since our last MASK article: Lamar Hanna, Tim Lavens, and James Cross.

The yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s end is fast approaching and we have much to look forward to. We have many social events planned, including our annual Create Your Own Theme party.

Also, the Province V meeting at Purdue is right around the corner, as is GCC! Hope to see you all there. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Mike Vasovski

Arizona Graduate Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been actively working to strengthen our chapter and increase membership. Brothers kicked the year off by joining Delta Sigma at various rush and pledge events. We enjoyed the opportunity to reunite with our collegiate brothers and meet the pledges. In

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February, brothers attended Delta Sigma’s Initiation ceremony. We would like to welcome and congratulate our new brothers. It was an honor to share experiences of “Brotherhood for Life.”

February ended with a gettogether hosted by Brother Jessi Wilts. Thank you, Jessi, for throwing such a great party! We look forward to the next desert bash. We are now looking forward to the upcoming Province assembly in San Francisco.

—Kristl Tom

Boston Graduate Greetings from Boston Graduate chapter! As spring arrives, we awaken from our hibernation and anticipate what should be a very exciting and exhausting year.

Upcoming events include chapter elections, Mu chapter’s 100th anniversary Smoker and, of course, the Grand Council Convention being hosted in our backyard.

We want to congratulate Mu chapter on their 14 new brothers.

Welcome to the family! During February, many graduate brothers visited the collegians during pledging to share some wisdom and Fraternal bonding.

We hope all who come to Boston this summer has a fun and safe GCC. The brothers of Boston Graduate chapter and Mu chapter wish this above all things and will work hard to make sure it happens.

Go Red Sox! —David Caristi

Buffalo Graduate Greetings from the brothers of Buffalo Grad! In February, we held a joint social event with Gamma Iota. More than 75 brothers and friends met for dinner at Pizza Hut before cheering on the Buffalo Sabres in their victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. Buffalo Grad sent five brothers to the Province V assembly in Lafayette, Indiana.

If you are a brother in Western New York and are interested in joining Buffalo Grad, please contact Matt Sciara at buffmattky@ yahoo.com or visit our group page at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kappapsibuffalograd.

—Erin M. Walsh

Detroit Graduate A recent issue of THE MASK inspired me to inform my Kappa Psi brothers of the latest doings within

Beta Eta GCD Dr. Griffith, Amanda Thompson, and Alex Rada at the opening social at the Province II assembly in Morgantown, West Virginia. the Detroit Graduate chapter.

Every Christmas season, brothers sponsor an indigent family by purchasing gifts listed on the family’s wish list. The list may include, but is not limited to, toys, computer games, television sets, and microwave ovens. Funds to purchase such items are raised from candy sales, soda pop sales, and through monetary donations from brothers. Such sales occur in the workplace and at Fraternity functions. Brothers also spend time wrapping and personally delivering the gifts to the deserving families.

Other activities brothers involve themselves in include Meals on Wheels and reading to elementaryaged school children. A few graduate brothers are certified CPR instructors. Each school year, they provide CPR to undergraduate students as a qualification for their clinical rotations and internships.

This spring, brothers hope to participate in a local Health-o-Rama by performing drug counseling.

The most recent Fraternity function was a potluck at the Mu Omicron Pi house on Super Bowl Sunday. Several brothers got together that evening to root for their favorite team, and it wasn’t the Lions.

—Robert Franczak

Illinois Graduate Our reinstatement meeting in November had us in a quandary as

to which direction to take as a chapter. We got off to a slow start, but things are falling into place. A welcoming reception was held in January, which was well attended

by Kappa Psi alumni, their family members, and friends.

January marked the start of the “Post-Graduation Options” speaker series for Chi chapter. Myra Campara started the series talking about residencies. February’s speakers, Manish Puri and Ketul Patel, enlightened students on the pharmaceutical industry.

Alumni Networking Hour for Chi chapter was held on February 16.

Six Kappa Psi alumni provided insight on different areas of pharmacy, including community practice, industry, and residency. It was a success based on the positive feedback we received. Thanks to Manish Puri for organizing a wonderful networking opportunity!

Kudos to Chi chapter for all your support and encouragement.

Events in the making include an evening charity fund-raiser in April and a summer outing at the park.

Check out www.kappapsi-igrad.com for more information.

—Anna Lisa Cruz

Minnesota Graduate Minnesota Graduate brothers spent the winter planning for upcoming projects and relaxing at causal after-work get-togethers.

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Several Epsilon chapter brothers also attended, giving us another great opportunity to meet new collegiate brothers. Minnesota Grad brothers attended a weekend ski retreat with Delta Psi in northern Minnesota.

The next chapter meeting in May will find us busy planning for our annual project at Camp Superkids, a weeklong camp for kids with asthma. Last year we also joined the American Lung Association for the Blow the Whistle on Asthma walk.

We had a great time and are planning on adding even more walkers this year. And, of course, we’re looking forward to the upcoming GCC in Boston.

If you’re interested in keeping up with Minnesota Grad happenings, check out our webpage at www5.pharmacy.umn.edu/kappa psi/grad.htm.

—Christy Askew

Pacific Graduate The start of a new year meant that rush and pledging were just ahead. Plans to attend these events were made and the representation

by Pacific alumni was excellent.

Two major events where alumni gathered were the San Joaquin Pharmacist Association Crab Feed and the Rush Dinner. Though on consecutive Saturdays, busy schedules were cleared for these evenings.

In January, area pharmacists and guests gathered for their annual crab feed at the Church of the Presentation in Stockton, California.

This all-you-can-eat fund-raiser featured several Kappa Psi tables filled with brothers, as well as collegiate members manning the door, the prizes, and helping out at the refreshment tables. In attendance for Pacific Grad were Drs. Donald Floriddia; Gabe and Leanne Leung; Sam and Laurie Hodges; Derrick Egi; Mark and Kristina Walberg; Ross and Iris Chang; Mike and Nora Pastrick; Bill Okuno; Kevin Okuni; Bradd Waki; Charles Simpson; Rajul Patel; Ryan Taal; Leland Ibarra; Michael Cuellar; Adam and Beth Kaye; Satinder Sandhu; Denis Meerdink; and Richard Abood. Everyone had a good time stuffing themselves full of salad, bread, pasta and crab.

There were six cash prize winners in the pharmacist raffle drawing—two of them Kappa Psi…well,

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Henry, Pedro, Anthony DelSignore, and Past Grand Regents John Grossomanides and Norman Campbell.

Chapter business was conducted, including the election of officers, the nomination of members running for national office, and discussion of deserving brothers for annual awards. The following officers were elected for 2007: regent, Anthony DelSignore; vice regent, Mike Muller; secretary, Brian Musiak; treasurer, John Grossomanides; chaplain, Michael Ira Smith; and historian, Karl Kehrle.

We are confident the new officers will maintain the high ideals of our beloved chapter and Fraternity.

Brother Peter Anderson received the PGC Community Service Award and Josh Gagne received the PGC Graduate Brother of the Year Award. Tuesday, April 24, was chosen for the 18th annual Founders’ Day Awards Banquet. The yearly grad vs. undergrad softball game is tentatively scheduled for the following week on Friday, May 4.

—Karl Kehrle Delta Eta brothers receive the Most Improved Chapter award for Province VII. sort of. Derrick Egi was one winner and Jessica Kaye, Adam’s young daughter, was the other. I wonder who bought her ticket?

One week later, the Stockton Country Club was the site of Gamma Nu’s Rush Dinner. The newly remodeled country club was supposed to have been the site of last year’s dinner but renovations were not completed in time. Well, this year didn’t disappoint. Brothers from all over traveled to attend “the biggest event for Kappa Psi” as quoted by all the guest speakers.

Among the alumni who made speeches were Drs. Mark Walberg and Eric Gupta. Joining those brothers from the alumni association were Mike and Nora Pastrick; Sujeev Vhan; Michael Evangelista; Leland Ibarra; Jon Nakao; Brandon Okaneku; Pat Chan; Bradd Waki; Roger Santos; Jason Nakaoka; Kenny Morin; Kevin Leung; John Tan; Thanh Truong; Sunny Bains; Dany Khloth; Justin Sakaguchi; Reid Kodani; Roland Lee; Wayne Lam; Derrick Egi; Michael Cuellar; Gabe Leung; Mitch Nagao; Sam and Laurie Hodges; Chris Amaral; Donald Floriddia; and Satinder

Sandhu. The gathering was enjoyable for brothers and their invited guests, who were all impressed by the classy evening.

Two people not in attendance were Thanh and Tracy Nguyen, but for good reason: Their family has grown. On January 12, Alia Mika Nguyen was born. At 6 lbs.12.6 oz. and a tall 19 inches, she is definitely taking after her dad.

Congratulations, you two!

I also want to express my apologies to Rane and Kelly Shoji for leaving their wonderful news out of the last issue. On October 2, Kelly gave birth to Matehya Sing Yun Shoji. Belated congratulations, all the way to Hawaii.

—Derrick Egi

Pittsburgh Graduate Pittsburgh Grad held its spring meeting January 27 at the Cheesecake Factory near the Ross Park Mall in Pittsburgh. Topics discussed were the election of a delegate for the Province II meeting in Morgantown, West Virginia; possible dates for a Pass the Hat Dinner with Beta Kappa; and the design of the square for the Hearts and

St. Louis Graduate Crafts quilt. We also looked at restructuring our website, placing a Pittsburgh Grad-sponsored ad in the GCC program, and sponsoring a golf tee in the Foundation tournament.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Brother Cheryl Maszkiewicz, who is dealing with health issues at this time. We would like to congratulate brothers from the Pittsburgh collegiate chapters who were elected to the Province II executive board: Christina Mazur (Beta Kappa), vice satrap; Chris Miller (Beta Kappa), treasurer; and Tara Boyle (Delta Epsilon), historian.

We’re looking forward to the 53rd GCC in Boston, which will bring yet another opportunity for us to create wonderful memories.

—Jacquelyn Truance

Providence Graduate Providence Graduate chapter held its annual dinner meeting at Outback Steakhouse in Warwick, Rhode Island, on January 16. Many graduate brothers were in attendance, including Michael Muller, Mike Sherry, Steve Edwards, Jeff Newell, Rob LiCalzi, Karl Kehrle,

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The St. Louis Graduate chapter continues to strengthen its brotherhood each year. So far in 2007, 60 graduate brothers have paid voluntary dues. Funds will be used to reroof the three-car, freestanding garage at the chapter house, as well as remodel the collegiate chapter bathroom in the basement of the house. St. Louis Grad makes a point of supporting Gamma Pi chapter.

We are sponsoring a new recognition program for collegiate brothers who paid their dues and completed a fund-raiser, a professional event, and social event. For the fall 2006 semester, the graduate chapter purchased “Pillar of my Fraternity” hooded sweatshirts to honor 38 collegiate brothers. Each semester the criteria will increase to encourage more involvement and recognize brothers who go above and beyond.

Graduate brothers attended the collegiate blood drive and participated in poison prevention presentations at local elementary schools.

We were also involved with the Gamma Pi casino night in March, as well as the rush barbecue in April.

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Chapter News

St. Louis Graduate chapter holds meetings on the second Saturday of odd months. Please join us if you are in the area. Meetings are held in the newly remodeled Graduate side of the basement at the chapter house, usually starting around 7 p.m. At the January meeting, graduate brothers gave from their hearts and raised $350 for Make-AWish, the Province VII philanthropy project.

The chapter is in the process of developing a Limited Liability Corp (LLC). We are proud to have sent eight graduate brothers to the Province VII meeting in Memphis and are looking forward to the upcoming GCC in Boston. Thanks to Brother Dan Hunt for rebuilding the St. Louis Grad website. Check it out at stlouisgrad.kappa-psi.org.

—Melissa O’Neill

Province II Province II would like thank the brothers of Beta Eta for hosting a successful spring assembly in Morgantown, West Virginia. We had a good turnout with about 100 brothers in attendance.

Beta Omega won the Man-Mile Award, as they had the highest percentage of brothers travel the greatest distance to attend the assembly; Adam Bell received the Paul J. Hiller Award. We’d like to give a big thanks to the 2006 Province officers for all their hard work and dedication. With their help, Province II has backed the Hearts and Crafts philanthropic project, created a website, and raised money for GCC! Congratulations to the new Province II officers: Meghan Sullivan, satrap; Christina Mazur, vice satrap; Sarah Workman, secretary; Chris Miller, treasurer; Tara Boyle, historian; Angela Vinti, chaplain; Cassandra Nicastro, GCC delegate; and Chris Miller, alternate delegate.

We have many ideas for the year, including a new Province-wide philanthropy project dealing with testicular and cervical cancer awareness.

Also, brothers will meet for our annual summer interim meeting at Hershey Park in June. We look forward to seeing everyone this summer either in Hershey or for GCC in Boston!

—Tara Boyle

Province VII The Province VII 75th anniversary conclave was held February 23–25 in Memphis. Psi chapter at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center hosted the event.

The weekend was amazing with almost 200 brothers in attendance.

Thanks to everyone who attended, including Province VII Supervisor and Grand Ritualist Andy Frasco, Grand Vice Regent Sean Higgins, Grand Counselor Becky Fahrenbruch, Graduate Member-atLarge L.B. Brown, Executive Director Scott Long, Editor of THE MASK and Past Grand Regent Johnny Porter, Web Master Craig Burkin, Past Grand Regent Brian Reisetter, Grand Historian Emeritus Dewey Garner, Past Executive Director Robert and Charmaine Magarian, and numerous past satraps.

Friday night began with a short meeting followed by a light dinner and dancing at Club Atlas. The second and third general sessions were jam-packed, but brothers worked together to finish on schedule. Province officer, Grand Officer, and chapter reports were entertaining, encouraging, and informative.

The new Kappa-Psi.org website was reviewed, and chapters were informed of all the valuable information and forms available for easy access. Brothers were encouraged to become part of the Province VII Google group to increase communication between chapters.

In honor of the 75th anniversary of the Province, historian Tiffany Wiley prepared a presentation, delivered by Jodi Leke. Gamma Theta chapter presented an antihazing workshop, which was very enlightening. Psi chapter was congratulated for being ranked seventh nationally, and Rho chapter was awarded the William R. Smith Most Improved Chapter award. During lunch, Kroger pharmacy gave a presentation, and Dr. Jim Eoff entertained all with his motivating Keys to Success talk.

In addition to our normal standing committees, some special committees met this year, including Chapter Interests, Graduate Relations, Risk Management, GCC Planning, and Re-establishing Chapters. All committees were productive and many will work together over the next year to meet their

goals. Thanks to the chairpersons of the committees and everyone who served on a committee.

The Province is excited about working toward the reestablishment of Gamma Gamma and Gamma Mu chapters. A risk management policy was developed for Province VII. The Province VII local ordinances were thoroughly reviewed and numerous changes were made. The Awards Committee evaluated the new Chapter of the Tear criteria and made necessary changes to facilitate the evaluation process. The Awards Committee is also working to develop a Graduate Chapter of the Year award. Province VII was fortunate to have the National Philanthropy Project quilt on display. All chapters are encouraged to submit a quilt square and donate to the MS foundation. The Province VII philanthropy project during the next year is Habitat for Humanity.

The goal for each chapter is to volunteer four Saturdays out of the year.

Numerous qualified candidates ran for offices and all are encouraged to stay active in leadership roles. The Province VII 2007–2008 officers are: satrap, Melissa O’Neill; vice satrap, Jodi Leke; secretarytreasurer, Todd Connor; historian, Cody Whitworth; chaplain, Thomas Key; web master, Dan Hunt; GCC delegate, Melissa O’Neill; and alternate GCC delegate. John O’Dwyer.

Web master Dan Hunt is already hard at work preparing the new Province VII website. Check it out at provinceVII.kappa-psi.org. The new website will be used as a major communication tool over the next year.

The highlight of the weekend occurred during the banquet Saturday evening. The Make-AWish Foundation was the Province VII philanthropy project during the past two years. Chapters worked together to raise $5,000 to grant the wish of a child with a life-threatening medical condition. Special guests Mickey, Minnie, and Shrek were in attendance to award Cory and his family a trip to Disney World. Cory was very excited and appreciative. He gave a heartfelt “thanks” and “God bless” to brothers. Thanks to those chapters that contributed: Rho, $500; Psi, $600; Gamma Omicron, $580; Gamma Pi,

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Gamma Psi brother Ubong Umoren and Delta Rho brother Danielle Talleri sing karaoke at the Province IV conclave. $700; Delta Delta, $500; Delta Pi, $500; and St. Louis Grad, $350.

Thanks to Emily McCoy for serving as the Make-A-Wish liaison for the Province over the last year and to all brothers who donated to help us reach the final goal. Brothers Scott Long, Cody Whitworth, Brian Reisetter, and John O’Dwyer encouraged all with their large donations. Congratulations to Psi chapter, which raised enough money to grant a separate wish as well.

Following dinner, chapter awards were presented. Thanks to Dan Hunt and Scott Placek for making the wood portion of the plaques and saving the Province money. Psi chapter received the newest certificate for Best Chapter Report, which was based on evaluations filled out by the Awards Committee. The Man-Mile Award was presented to Delta Delta chapter, which traveled more than 10,898 miles to attend.

The Province traveled more than 50,000 miles as a whole.

Delta Eta received Most Improved Chapter and made a tremendous comeback following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Once again it was a close race for Chapter of the Year, with Gamma Pi squeezing out the award. Psi and Rho chapter deserve recognition for their accomplishments during 2006. Brothers ended the evening at Silky O’Sullivan’s on Beale Street.

Brothers in the News

Thanks to all the sponsors for the weekend: Kroger Pharmacy, Accredo Nova Factor, PharmArt, CVS, Southern Pharmacy Cooperative, and Baptist Healthcare. Sponsors had booths set up after lunch for brothers to browse and to discuss job opportunities with the reps. Chapters also had the opportunity to sell items during this time.

Thanks again to conclave chairperson Jodi Leke and Psi chapter for their hard work preparing for the weekend. Thanks to all brothers who attended. The brothers in Province VII look forward to seeing everyone at GCC and at next year’s Province VII meeting to be held February 22–24, in Dallas, hosted

by Delta Pi chapter.

—Melissa O’Neill

Province VIII A big “hello” from your Province VIII brothers! There is not a lot to report as we are between Province assemblies. We are eagerly awaiting the next Province VIII conclave, which will be hosted by Epsilon in Minneapolis. We would love for brothers from other Provinces to attend. Please look forward to a much longer article for the summer issue of THE MASK. —Deanna McDanel

Province IX It is an exciting time to be part of Province IX. Our spring assembly was hosted by Beta Gamma chapter March 2–3 in San Francisco.

The weekend started off with pizza and a happy hour at Yancy’s Saloon.

Next, brothers were off to the Beta Gamma house to continue reuniting with old friends and meeting new brothers.

Much work was to be done during the meeting, so no time was wasted. Attendance was at an alltime high with 144 brothers present and all chapters attending. Our philanthropic project, Know Your Antibiotics, was introduced, and brothers from across the Province will distribute flyers to their local pharmacies to educate patients on antibiotics.

Our scholarship fund is growing.

We hope to have our first scholarship given by the next spring assembly. The Province IX awards have been updated, and new awards have been created so higher standards are set for our chap-

ters. The Collegiate Development Committee is putting together a reception for the upcoming AphA meeting in Atlanta. During the second half of the meeting, elections for the Executive Committee were held. We are proud to introduce our new Executive Committee members: satrap, Stephanie Villanueva (Beta Gamma); vice satrap, Robert Mancini (Delta Phi); secretary/ treasurer, Carly Paoli (Beta Gamma); chaplain, Eugene Lee (Gamma Nu); and historian, Liz Sarles (Delta Phi). The brothers of Province IX congratulate the new leaders and look forward to working with them in the next year.

The awards banquet was held at the Argonaut Hotel near Fisherman’s Wharf. A short movie was presented by immediate past satrap Kristl Tom to recap the weekend’s events. A special plaque was given to our supervisor, Cameron “Radar” VanDyke, for all the hard work and dedication he’s provided to Province IX. Recognition pins were presented to Stephanie Villanueva and Ryan Martelino for their exceptional planning for the weekend.

The Traveler’s Award was presented to Gamma Nu for having 16 brothers in attendance. The Fellowhood and Brother-ship Award was given to Gamma Rho for increasing the number of brothers in attendance by six from the last meeting.

And the Lapiz Taquitos Award was given to Beta Gamma for the most creative chapter report. The festivities ended later that night at Suede, a nightclub in the Marina neighborhood of San Francisco. By the end of the weekend, stronger bonds were made between brothers and a stronger Province IX emerged.

With a successful spring assembly behind us, we are excited for what is to come. Many brothers plan to attend GCC in Boston, and Brothers Eric Gupta and Sanaz Farhadian are running for Grand Ritualist and Collegiate Member-AtLarge, respectively. Our next Province meeting will be held in Glendale, Arizona, hosted by Delta Sigma.

—Jessi Wilts

Hugo H. Schaefer Award Jay Lyle Bootman, Ph.D., dean and professor at the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy and former president of APhA, received the Hugo H. Schaefer Award. Established by the APhA in 1964 in honor of its longtime treasurer for a lifetime of service to the profession, this award recognizes outstanding voluntary contributions to the association, profession, and society. Dr. Bootman was selected in recognition of his numerous contributions to the profession of pharmacy.

Dr. Bootman has been an active member of APhA for more than 30 years and is considered a visionary and leader within the profession. He co-chaired the Institute of Medicine Board of Health Care Services Committee on Identifying and Preventing Medication Errors. The committee’s report, “Preventing Medication Errors,” gained national recognition and serves as a national call to action to promote patient safety throughout the health care system.

Brother Runs for National APhA Office Ed L. Hamilton, PharmD, FAPhA, has practiced in community, hospital, and long-term care pharmacy. He currently practices at the Regency Medical Center in Winter Haven, Florida, where he is the director of pharmacy. Ed earned his B.S. in pharmacy and his PharmD from the University of Florida. Service to the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) includes: member of the Board of Trustees (2000–2007), president of APhA-Academy Pharmacy Practice and Management, and chair of the APhA-APPM Policy, Education, and Awards committees. Ed also served as an APhA delegate for 17 years.

Ed has served as president of the Florida Pharmacy Association (FPA), president of the FPA Foundation, and speaker of the FPA House of Delegates. Ed has also served on the Board of Directors of the Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists. He is also a past president of the University of Florida College of Pharmacy Alumni Association and serves on the college’s National Advisory Board.

Ed’s awards include the FPA Florida Pharmacist of the Year, the Bowl of Hygeia, University of Florida’s Distinguished Pharmacy Alumnus and the FPA/IPA Roman Maximo Corrons Inspiration and Motivation award. Ed was also chosen as an AphA Fellow.

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It’s Raffle Time.

Are You Ready?

Once again, we will have a raffle at the upcoming Grand Council Convention in Boston. All proceeds will benefit the Kappa Psi Foundation. You may be asking yourself, How can I get involved in the raffle?

1. Donate. Do you have leftover T-shirts, glasses, or other favors from Province meetings, fund-raisers, etc? Bring them or send them to the GCC. 2. Fund Raise. Have a chapter fundraising event and use the money to purchase items for the raffle. Good ideas are Kappa Psi badges, which can be purchased at www.kappa-psi.org, or gift certificates.

Hotel The host hotel for the 53rd G.C.C. is the Sheraton Boston.

Located in Boston’s historic Back Bay neighborhood and adjacent to the Prudential Center and Copley Place Mall, the Sheraton Boston recently underwent a $110-million renovation in 2001. The Sheraton is located four miles from Logan Airport and five blocks from the Amtrak’s Back Bay Station. The Sheraton is connected by indoor walkways to the Prudential Center and upscale Copley Place Mall, which offers more than 200 shops and restaurants. Famed Newbury Street, known for its designer boutiques, is one block away.

Sheraton Boston Prudential Center 39 Dalton Street Boston, Massachusetts 02199 (617) 236-2000 Fax: (617) 236-1702

3. Advertise. Do you plan to sell items at GCC? Donate a few samples to the raffle and we’ll announce where and when they’re available.

4. Volunteer. We need volunteers to help out with the raffle at GCC. This is a fabulous way to meet brothers. If you are interested, please contact Becky Fahrenbruch or Mike Starvaggi (see info below).

Best of all, if you give a monetary donation to be used to purchase items, it’s taxdeductible! Thanks in advance for your support of the Kappa Psi Foundation.

Becky Fahrenbruch, bjnowak@excite.com, and Mike Starvaggi, mstarvaggi@comcast.net.

Hotel Registration These are special hotel rates in effect for our brothers reserving rooms during the convention.

The special rates will be honored until July 7, 2007, at which time the prevailing room rates will resume.

Room Type Room Rates Singles $179.00 per night Doubles $189.00 per night Club $229.00 per night Suites $283.50 and up per night

Hotel Service The Sheraton offers high speed internet access in all 1,215 of its guestrooms and 50 meeting rooms. The hotel features New England's largest indoor/outdoor pool with lap lanes and complete with a retractable glass roof. The hotel also has a sundeck, an updated fitness center, jacuzzi, redwood sauna, and a Starbucks Coffee outlet in the lobby.

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53rd Grand Council Convention Tentative Program Tuesday, August 7, 2007 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Noon – 1:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

7:30 – 10:00 p.m.

Executive Committee Pre-Convention Meeting Executive Committee Working Lunch Registration Opening General Session Welcoming Reception

Wednesday, August 8, 2007 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Registration 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.

Spouse & Children’s Breakfast 8:30 – 10:45 a.m.

Second General Session 10:45 – 11:00 a.m.

Coffee Break 11:00 a.m. – Noon Workshop I 11:00 a.m. – Noon Continuing Ed I 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Chapter Sales - Career Fair 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Workshop II 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

CE II 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Workshop III 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

CE III 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Workshop IV 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

CE IV 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Graduate/Benefactors Reception 8:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Ice Cream Social Thursday, August 9, 2007 8:00 a.m. – Noon Registration 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Third General Session 10:00 a.m.

Coffee Break 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.

Scholarship Luncheon 2:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Group Photograph 2:30 p.m. – ????

Free Time/Networking 8:00 – 10:00 p.m.

GCD Reception Friday, August 10, 2007 8:00 – 11:00 a.m.

8:00 – 8:30 a.m.

8:30 – 10:00 a.m.

10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Noon – ??????

Noon – ??????

Registration Fees 53rd GCC Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity August 7–11, 2007 Boston, MA Collegiate Before 7/1/07 . . . $200 After 7/1/07 . . . $250

Registration Breakfast Fourth General Session Legislative Hearing Foundation Golf Tournament/Dinner Free Time/Networking

Graduates Before July 1, 2007 . . . $250 After July 1, 2007 . . . $300

Spouses

Saturday, August 11, 2007 8:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Registration 8:00 – 8:30 a.m.

Breakfast 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Fifth General Session 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch On Your Own 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Sixth General Session/Elections & Voting 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Alpha Reception 8:00 p.m. – Midnight Anniversary Banquet

Before July 1, 2007 . . . $200 After July 1, 2007 . . . $250

Children Before July 1, 2007 . . . $65 After July 1, 2007 . . . $80

Partial Registrations $100/day

Sunday, August 12, 2007 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Executive Committee Post-Convention Meeting

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Advance Registration Form Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity 53rd Grand Council Convention Please print your name as you wish it to appear on your badge. No nicknames please!

Name First

Middle

Chapter

Check One:

Collegiate

Last

Graduate

University/School

Province

Address Street

City

Home Telephone ( )

State

Zip

Email Address

Spouse’s Name IMPORTANT: Registration fees must be received at The Central Office by July 1, 2007, to receive advance rates.

Amount Collegiate Members

$200

($250 after July 1, 2007)

Graduate Members

$250

($300 after July 1, 2007)

Spouse

$200

($250 after July 1, 2007)

Children (12 & under)

$65

($80 after July 1, 2007)

Partial registration is $100 per day.

Registration fee includes: Welcoming Reception; Graduate Brothers’ Reception; Dessert/Ice Cream Social; Alpha Chapter Reception and 121st Anniversary Banquet; attendance at all meetings; accredited continuing education; refreshments; and a Convention favor.

Did you attend the 52nd GCC in Pittsburgh in August 2005?

Yes

Do you wish to play in the Foundation Golf Tournament on Friday?

Total Remittance: Date

Check #

No How many other GCCs have you attended?

Yes

No Do you need vegetarian meals?

Total Enclosed $

Make checks payable to The Central Office—Kappa Psi and return to: Kappa Psi Central Office, SWOSU School of Pharmacy, 100 Campus Dr., Weatherford, OK 73096 MasterCard # Exp. Date

Visa Card # Exp. Date Advance Registration refund requests will be honored by The Central Office prior to July 1, 2007.

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Yes

No

T h e F i n a l Wo r d

Here to Work for You During the past two years I’ve reached many milestones in my life. I graduated from pharmacy school, completed a residency and, most importantly to all of you, was allowed to be the voice of collegiate brothers in Kappa Psi. During this term I made great effort to let the voice of collegians be heard and make a positive impact on this great Fraternity.

I faced many challenges along the way, ranging from transitioning from collegian to graduate, to representing the voice of brothers in the face of adversity. The transition from collegian to graduate is one that marks many changes in life. Many people move to a new location and begin a new life. Many begin families, others continue their training, and still others stay where they are. With all the chaos that comes with graduating, staying involved with Kappa Psi is exceptionally challenging.

Over the past year I discovered there are many methods to improve the retention of involved brothers. One of the most important areas is within the Province. The role of the Province is often uncertain, but this is one area that can help ease the transition for collegiate brothers. After all, a great Province fosters great chapters and great brothers from those chapters. Maintaining involvement may be a daunting task, but it is not impossible!

Representing the voice of brothers in the face of adversity has been a challenge I was

Kali Jernigan

faced with during this term. I’ve always been told that doing what’s right may not always be easy, and the easy thing may not always be right. I know most brothers have been in a situation, whether at chapter, school, work, or home, where they knew what needed to be done and knew it wasn’t going to be easy. I encourage every brother to go with the decision you know is right, no matter how hard it may seem. The important thing is that you can hold your head high when someone holds you accountable for your actions.

Through my term I learned that leadership embodies many qualities—from knowing when to ask for help to taking a stand for what is right. Some of these I saw in the Executive Committee (myself included) and others need to be worked on.

Moving forward requires an increase in dialogue and the inclusion of YOUR input.

This great Fraternity has always needed strong leadership. Always remember, the Executive Committee is here to work for you!

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Don’t miss the 53rd GCC in Boston August 7–11, 2007

More details and a registration form can be found on pages 36–38 of this issue!

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