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

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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. Inspirational ence to look back and to see how Denver, Colorado into. I knew most of the guys, but messages were exchanged and per- far we have come as a group. not on a very personal level. Little sonal conversations took place. By While we are not perfect and still did I know that I was surrounded this time we were beginning to have areas that we can improve by individuals that would change mesh as a unit. We had implement- upon, we still have grown tremen- my life for the better. ed a buddy system, not just for dously. Our future is bright, and I tasks, but school related items as look forward to enduring it with It was evident from the beginning well. It was a great system of checks these gentlemen. We will always that our biggest challenge would be and balances and accountability. continue to DO WORK! time. Not just in regards to balanc- Google docs were being utilized on ing our academic course load with a daily basis. Text messages were intern hours and Kappa Psi, but being sent, and most importantly syncing our own individual sched- we began to understand the pur- ules. Between Derek disappearing pose behind most things we were for work every other day and the doing. After about a month I could many tasks we were expected to finally see us begin to connect and complete, it was difficult managing strategize as a unit. One brother’s our time. As a whole, we agreed strengths compensated for an- that the best way to manage our other's weaknesses. When one situation would be to meet often in Pledge Brother struggled in an person. We started off well, but as academic area another brother nights got longer and mornings got would assist him. When one Pledge earlier, we slacked off. Then, there Brother lacked motivation another were nine. In a span of a few weeks was there to uplift his spirits. When we had lost two Pledge Brothers. one Brother fell then we all fell and Many would see this as a failure, picked each other back up. but maybe it was a miracle in dis-

Gamma Psi Brothers at Road- Founder’s Day at Maggiano’s side Cleaup in Buckhead Alumni Corner Volume 10, Issue 2 Page 4

Keeping up with Gamma Psi

Spring: a phone calls and text messages! of our family. You have to love time of As you near the end of the se- the paradoxical nature of the new life, mester, knowing that the hard- pledges, as they are the lowest growth, est part is behind you, prepare ranking in our hierarchy yet also and to use everything you have the most important. These nine change. gained from being a Brother on guys are our future, and we have As the your year of rotations. Be hum- to remember that pledging changing ble, learn what you are asked, be doesn’t stop once they cross. We season rushes towards us it is on time, and for Pete’s sake have to continue to instill our exciting to witness the rejuvena- make sure your tie is knotted values into them, watch and tion of the fraternal circle of properly and your gig line is guide them, and be sure to nev- Regent Neal Patel and Vice life. Our fourth year Brothers straight! er abandon them. They may be Regent Kyle Brown honor Alumni Brother Purvish are winding down their rota- the new grandkids in our family, Second year Brothers, steel your- Patel during Founder’s Day tions and getting ready to come but soon one of them will be selves for the hurricane that is back to Atlanta for capstone sitting as an Alumnus writing about to be upon you. Not only and graduation. Soon after they this article. is third year the most grueling will be getting jobs and officially joining the profession! On be- academically, but leading the It has been a great year of Chapter will take constant dedi- growth, for both the Chapter half of the Grads, congratula- cation. You will receive many and me personally. It is not easy tions and we commend your criticisms and little thanks, but to transition into a full time job perseverance. We are excited to hear about Nick Barker earning know that all of your senior and the Alumnus role, and at Brothers are here to help. Please many times I have found myself a residency position at Grady be sure to listen to the older unsure of where I fit in. Thank here in Atlanta. We are glad to Brothers (especially the P4s) and you to all of the older Grads keep you close to home and look forward to the impact you do not take anything personally. who are there to help with the Brothers Justin and Francois Remember, it is not the Exec transition, and thank you to all with Alumni Brother Brandon will make. We miss Trent right Board that makes our Chapter of the Collegiates who make the at Winter Conclave now, but I am sure he is making great, but instead the older Chapter still feel like home. Let the most out of his rotation in Fiji! Brothers who are willing to us all keep the cycle going and if serve as advisors to the Exec. Be you ever find yourself lost or in Third year Brothers, you are sure to represent us well on despair, just remember the almost done leading this Chap- campus and to set the example words of Big Daddy Crowe, ter! As exciting as it may sound for the Brothers below you. “LOVE YOUR BROTHER!” to pass on the reigns, just re- Those who follow in your foot- member that as P4s, it will be steps will imitate what you have your responsibility to be the “big done as a leader, so be fore- brothers” of the Chapter. Be warned and remember these sure to stay in touch and share wise words from Albert Ein- all of the knowledge and experi- stein, “Setting a good example is ence you have gained. Think not the main mean of positively Alumni Brothers gathered at back to all of the times you were influencing another individual, Maggiano’s for Founder’s clueless and reached out to an it is the only means.” Day Alumnus to help give you direc- And lastly we have the pledges, tion. Now it is your turn to the soon to be newest members respond to those late night