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Volume 10, Issue 2 K A P P A P S I Spring 2015 Gamma Psi Table of contents Spring is upon Psi and other Chapters from all Gamma Psi Brothers will forever us which repre- over the southeast. Next we head chant the words “DO WORK!” Editor’s Note sents new begin- to the Athens, Georgia for the Thank you for all of your contribu- 1 nings, blossom- Winter Atlantic Conclave hosted tions for our Chapter! A Word From ing of flowers, by the Brother of Gamma Phi. It In this newsletter you will start Our Regent and last but not was a pivotal moment seeing Broth- least a new ers Alastair Hay and Kyle Brown with a reflection from Brother Regent as he provides you with a 2 group of pledg- were installed as Parliamentarian memoir on his time from his time A Pledge’s Journey es. The chapter has selected nine and GCC Alternate Delegate re- as a pledge to now Regent of our 3 new pledges who are diligently spectively. It was also a proud mo- Chapter. One page three you will Alumni Corner working through process in hopes ment being able to witness Alumni find Jason Gaines’ journey as a to call themselves a Brother of Brother Joseph Walker be elected 4 pledge and trials and tribulations Gamma Psi. I remember the days as Satrap for the Atlantic Province. his pledge class faced as they of being a pledge and being uncer- Moments such as these only fur- worked towards discovering the tain of what was to come for me. ther solidify the high expectations meaning of brotherhood. Last but However, somewhere along the that we as Brothers have for one not least on page four, Brother process I formed a band of Broth- another. ers which gave me the strength and Joseph Walker discusses the transi- Later in the semester we held tions of being a Collegiate Brother courage to take on any curve ball Founder’s Day Weekend to cele- to an alumnus. He also provides that life throws at me. It is my brate the birth of our beloved some valuable advice to all brothers hopes that these pledges receive the same experience my pledge broth- Chapter. Gamma Psi Brothers on the betterment of brotherhood from all over the country were in and strengthening of our chapter. ers and I had during our process. attendance which confirms what Executive Board The Brothers had a busy spring we have is incredibly special. We I hope you all enjoy this newsletter and I would like to thank all of the semester starting it off with making presented the honorary paddle to Collegiate, Alumni, and Faculty Neal Patel a trip to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee Brother Purvish Patel for all his Brothers for making this year a Regent to host our annual Ski Trip. Ski hard work and dedication he has trip always serves as a reunion put into the Chapter. Thanks to successful one for Gamma Psi. between the Brothers of Gamma Brother Purvish, generations of Kyle Brown Rasheed “B.O.B.” Anifowoshe Vice Regent Alastair Hay Secretary Brothers at the Atlantic Jeremiah Detchemendy Province Winter Conclave Treasurer Volume 10, Issue 2 Page 2 A Word From Our Regent As we are quickly challenge you to bring out the best I would like to take a moment to finishing off an- in you” My ears perked up when I thank each of you for all that you other spring se- heard this and I instantly wanted to have done and continue to do for mester, my time be a part of this process. our Chapter. Our current second served as Regent year brothers are developing and has come to an growing and have proved that they end. Shortly there- have what it takes to be the next Initially as a pledge, I didn’t know after my time on set of leaders for our fraternity. I what to expect or gain from the campus will also be complete and I have no doubt that the future will be moving onto the next chap- process. I knew it would be difficult, Gamma Psi will be in great hands but I never expected to find the ter of my life. However I must say and continue reaching new heights support and family I had always it will be tough closing this part of of excellence for years to come. Brother Dozie Ukpabi yearned for. What I got was a group my life. Coming into this year, I Thank you to the hard working at the Red Cross of men who were ready to guide you knew the road ahead of me would alumni that have continually chal- Blood Drive and support you to reach the very not be an easy one, but I had one lenged me and turned me into the best of your abilities. What we have thing helped ease my anxiety. I had man that I am today. It has been a here at Gamma Psi is special. We a group of Collegiate Brothers and true honor to serve as your Regent challenge each other everyday to do Alumni that were ready to push and I look forward to what the better and expect nothing less of this Chapter forward and reach future holds for Gamma Psi. new heights of success. They be- that. Each of you bring something lieved in my vision and that alone every unique to the table and I empowered me to work harder would not trade it for the world. everyday. Fraternally, Neal Patel Serving as Regent for our beloved My journey from being a first year fraternity has been one of the most Gamma Psi Regent pharmacy student to Regent was challenging, yet rewarding experienc- most certainly the path less trav- es of my life. The skills and experi- eled. Starting out as first year phar- ences that I have acquired over the macy student, I had no plans for course of my time as a Gamma Psi Brother Andrew being involved in anything aside Brother are invaluable and will cer- Crowe showing off from schoolwork. I didn’t associate tainly remain with me as I progress his cooking skills myself with any of my peers and through life. I have learned what it kept to myself. My plan at the time takes to be a leader, making critical was to simply matriculate through decisions, serving as a mentor, and the curriculum and go onto be- dealing with high-pressure circum- come a pharmacist in a community stances. Most importantly seeing my setting. Spring semester rolled pledge brothers and the younger around and I still had no contact brothers growth and success has with any of the Brothers of Kappa been the most rewarding experience. Stay Connected! Psi. I chose to sign up for rush to Being able to stand next to these We are constantly updating get the experience of Greek life, high caliber men and call them my Gamma Psi Alumni mailing but little did I know that it would Brother means the world to me. addresses, phone numbers and change the path of my life forever. Though it has proved to be a chal- email addresses. If you have I vividly remember Joe Walker and lenge, it will be tough waking up moved since graduation or Habeeb Asiru-Balogun talking to every morning and not having Chap- changed your email addresses, me at the rush party about Kappa ter work that needs to be attended or know a Brother who may Psi. Truth be told, I was not very to. This Chapter has been the better not be in our system, please interested until they told me this. part of the past 2 years of my life and send updated information to: “This process is not easy and it will I am forever in debt to you all. [email protected]. Your information will be used to ensure that you are always updated with Chapter news. Gamma Psi News Volume 10, Issue 2 Page 3 Dates to Remember A Pledge’s Journey Formal Initiation APRIL and New Officers 18 It all began on a guise. This process is intended for In hindsight, the Brothers of Gam- brisk February guys who strongly want it. No one ma Psi were providing us with the evening. Eleven can force you to have passion, necessary tools to grow and shape men patiently drive, and motivation for some- us into the men that they knew we IFC Formal APRIL awaited their fate thing that you want. could become. We were provided 24 after accepting a difficult tasks that challenged our bid to join the As the group got smaller tasks be- time management skills, communi- Atlantic Province JUNE Kappa Psi Phar- came slightly easier, but the morale cation skills, and most importantly Conclave Johnson 12-14 maceutical Frater- took a hit. Seeing guys depart led to our ability to persevere when all City, Tennessee nity, Incorporated. From the first the question, why? Why am I doing odds were against us. Balance is encounter it was obvious that this this? If they quit, why shouldn’t I? key, but so is a pragmatic attitude. Grand Council AUG would be a challenging experience. Is anyone else going to quit? Lucki- ly, this did not last for long because Nearing the completion of this Convention From our tacky attire to our vary- 4-9 ing personalities we all wondered a breath of fresh air was lifted process, it is a humbling experi- what we were getting ourselves amongst the group.