SPRING 2006

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OF KAPPA PSI PHARMACEUTICAL FRATERNITY

The colors of Kappa Psi are everywhere! From the Grand Regent

“New Beginnings”

Spring. A time of renewal. The snow has melted, and the color green and the color of flowers once again claim the landscape. It is a time of “New Beginnings” as the cycle of life starts again. As Kappa Psi brothers, spring also brings a time of New Beginnings. As collegians, most of us end another school term and prepare for new summer jobs or rotations, while our graduating broth- ers prepare for the next chapter in their lives and careers. Graduation truly is a time of New Beginnings in both our professional and Kappa Psi lives. No road is the same. Some may go on to residencies while others go on to their chosen careers. Still others may pursue further schooling and graduate degrees. Some will stay near home and oth- ers will move away. There are many different roads to travel and many choices to make. That also includes your future in Kappa Psi. I want to take this time to remind all of you that as you graduate, Kappa Psi can go with you and be part of your life, no matter where your choice might take you. Your collegiate life in Kappa Psi is David E. Maszkiewicz truly only the tip of the iceberg in what can be a fulfilling and lifelong experience in Kappa Psi. As graduates, you have many opportunities in Kappa Psi. You can join a Graduate chapter, play an active role in working with your own or the local collegiate chapter, take an active role in your Province, or even travel to other Provinces to share in the Brotherhood. No Graduate chapter in your area? Take the initiative and help start one. Attend the GCC every two years. Use the tools in place, such as the Graduate Referral Program, to help make contacts. Pay your voluntary national dues of $45 per year and keep your address current with the Central Office to assure you get The Mask. Stay in the loop! Kappa Psi is what you make it. You will get back whatever you are willing to give. You can find meanings you may have never imagined. Graduation can truly be the greatest New Beginning in your Kappa Psi life. Kappa Psi is for life, but like anything else, it is your choice! Make the commitment now to keep Kappa Psi in your future! Kappa Psi ~ Forever, For Life—Become the Possibility.

Fraternally,

Proud to be your Brother David E. Maszkiewicz Grand Regent 2005–’07

2 MASK OF KAPPA PSI PHARMACEUTICAL FRATERNITY N Spring 2006 Contents

Chartering of Delta Omega Chapter . . . 4 Viva Las Vegas: ASHP Photo Review . . . 6 Volume 103, Number 2, Spring 2006 Province Spotlight . . . 8 Whole Number 410 Chapter News . . . 12

Official Publication of the Kappa Psi Kappa Psi Photo Album . . . 29 Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Inc. The Final Word . . . 31 Founded 1879 Incorporated 1903

A quarterly magazine maintained and Responsibility published in the interests of the Fraternity, College, and University by The Kappa Psi Responsibility requires us to have a good game plan, goal, or mission. These plans, mis- Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Inc., College of sions, or goals keep the Fraternity on an even course. But even the best can sometimes get off Pharmacy Health Sciences Center, 100 course. That’s why each of us must take on additional responsibilities so the Fraternity can Campus Dr., Southwestern Oklahoma State grow and keep on an even course. It takes work. Hard work. University, Weatherford, OK 73096. Responsibility requires you to nurture brothers. You must give your heart to the Fraternity. Web site: www.kappa-psi.org. The Fraternity’s heart comes from each of us, and that heart gives us a sense of worth. The Fraternity provides each of us a sense of family, belonging, and worth that we can depend on POSTMASTER—Send notice of undeliverable and have faith in because of the nurturing that takes place when we add new members and copies to Central Office, Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Inc., School of tell them they’re worthy. Heart comes from each of us, and we must leave a little of it behind Pharmacy, Southwestern Oklahoma for those who follow us. University, 100 Campus Dr., Weatherford, It is our responsibility to instruct new brothers how the Fraternity works. We must teach OK 73096. The MASK is printed in the USA them the rules of how we behave as brothers and how to accomplish the goals, plans, and by Maury Boyd and Associates, Indianapolis, mission of Kappa Psi. We teach Indiana. Send information for publication by what we do and say. Our directly to the Editor: actions must match our words if Johnny Porter we are to be an effective teacher. 16305 Dalmalley Dallas, TX 75248 We provide instructions on how (home) 972-490-5091 to live life. Quite a responsibility, (work) 214-358-0263 but it’s one that we owe to Kappa (fax) 214-358-0746 Psi because the brothers who (e-mail) [email protected] preceded us did this for us. We Graduate brothers’ address corrections can owe it to those coming after us. be made at: www.kappa-psi.org/forms/ We have a responsibility to e-mail/form1.html. provide wings for our members. Editor Porter with a few of these who have accepted respon- We must allow brothers to be sibility for Kappa Psi at the recent Province VII meeting. individuals, to think and act inde- MASK DEADLINES pendently, but to remain connected to the body of the Fraternity. We must allow brothers to express themselves, to break away, but always keep the Fraternity’s goals, plans, and mission Issue Info to Editor in the forefront of their actions and words. This freedom comes at a price, but it’s one that we must pay. If we don’t allow freedom, then we are psychologically dead and no growth or Summer ’06 7/1/06 renewal can occur. Growth and renewal of Fraternal values and bonds must occur for any- Fall ’06 10/1/06 thing to be accomplished and for the Fraternity to survive. We have a responsibility to provide a safe and secure place for brothers to return. To be Winter ’06 12/1/06 accepted and have that feeling of belonging is very powerful. The sense of security cannot be Spring ’07 3/1/06 measured, but it allows each of us to try to accomplish the goals, plans, and mission of the Fraternity with the possibility of failure or rejection. The freedom to fail usually produces results far greater than we can imagine, because we accept the fact that failure is part of life. It is our responsibility to convey this feeling to new members. While it’s not an easy task, it’s one we must try to accomplish every day. ON THE COVER So, do you accept these responsibilities? I hope so, because many brothers before us have, Buffalo Graduate Erin Walch displays her and they’ve left a rich tradition and legacy that makes Kappa Psi one of the greatest profes- famous Kappa Psi taco dip at the pledge sional fraternities. They did not shy away from responsibility, and I hope you don’t either. We barbeque and proves Kappa Psi red is have much to pass on, but it takes work. everywhere!

Johnny

Spring 2006 N MASK OF KAPPA PSI PHARMACEUTICAL FRATERNITY 3 Chartering of Delta Omega South University, Savannah, Georgia

The new Brothers of Delta Omega with GCD Curt Jones. (L-R): Christina On Saturday, December 10, 2005, a new chapter was chartered into our beloved Fraternity as Futch, Dr. Curt Jones, Leigh Dominy, Delta Omega chapter was installed on the campus of South University in beautiful Savannah, Patrick Hill, Josh Trone, Seth Dunn, Georgia. Eight Delta Omega charter members were initiated: Dana Bennett, Leigh Dominy, Dana Bennett, George Tung and Derek Seth Dunn, Christina Futch, Patrick Hill, Derek Stranton, Joshua Trone, and George Tung. Stranton. Members of Alpha chapter who were present during the chartering weekend were Grand Regent Dave Maszkiewicz, Grand Ritualist Andrew Frasco, and collegiate member-at-large Kali Jernigan. Article submitted by Grand Ritualist The weekend began with a cookout Friday night. This gathering gave the Delta Omega Andrew Frasco and collegiate pledges, members of Alpha chapter, and several Graduate brothers the opportunity to bond member-at-large Kali Jernigan over hamburgers and billiards. Many cherished memories were shared with the pledges, and Pictures submitted by Delta Omega anticipation grew about what the next day would bring. Brother Derek Stranton The Ritual of Initiation, under the direction of Grand Ritualist Frasco, was performed in full regalia on Saturday at the school of pharmacy. Gamma Psi brother and regent Andrew Crowe; Gamma Psi brother Seth Hammonds and Jonathon Shuler; Georgia Graduate brothers Greg McKeever and regent Marvin Smith; South University faculty brother John P. Kennedy; and Delta Omega GCDs Curt Jones and Scott Weston assisted the International Officers in their

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The new Delta Omega chapter with their charter and guests.

Ritual duties. The Ritual was com- pleted, and the Delta Omega pledges were finally welcomed into the esteemed Brotherhood of Kappa Psi. Saturday evening, everyone gathered for a banquet in the pri- vate dining room of the Island Oyster Bar on Wilmington Island. Greetings and warm welcomes from brothers across the country were read, congratulating and Gamma Psi Brother Andrew encouraging the new chapter. Crowe with new Delta Omega Members of Alpha chapter each Brother Christin a Futch. offered their sentiments on the foundation of Kappa Psi: brotherhood. Brother Greg McKeever with new Brothers Dana Bennett and Leigh The chapter officers were installed after inspiring speeches from Dominy. brothers Crowe and Smith, collegiate member-at-large Jernigan, Grand Ritualist Frasco, and Grand Regent Maszkiewicz. Grand tion to brothers Jones, McKeever, and Weston for their persistence, Regent Maszkiewicz then presented regent Patrick Hill with the offi- hard work, and dedication throughout this process, as well as great cial Certificate of Charter, along with a history book signed by the appreciation for all in attendance. Congratulations and welcome, guests in attendance. Delta Omega brothers offered special recogni- new brothers of Delta Omega!

Spring 2006 N MASK OF KAPPA PSI PHARMACEUTICAL FRATERNITY 5 Viva Las Vegas! Brothers enjoy “America’s Playground” at ASHP midyear.

During December 3–7, Kappa Psi brothers met once again at the 40th annual ASHP midyear meeting in Las Vegas. “America’s Playground” attracted approximately 20,000 pharmacists and 600 Kappa Psi broth- ers from around the world. As always, brothers had a successful and productive meeting. The week kicked off with the traditional Kappa Psi exhibit booth, where brothers could stop by to sign the visitors book, talk to other brothers, or pick up a pair of lucky gummy dice (not to be used at the craps table, as I found out!). Brothers L.B., Long, Maszkiewicz, Fahrenbruch, Faria, and Jernigan were among the International Officers present at the booth during the week. Special thanks to Brother Scott Long for organizing such a successful exhibit presentation! Going against all odds, Kappa Psi chose an unconventional venue for its annual ASHP reception. On Tuesday night, brothers met at Margaritaville to enjoy a mar- garita, brotherhood, and the scariest or funniest of the week’s Vegas anecdotes! This atypical venue and night on the Las Vegas Strip attracted approximately 400 brothers—the most to attend any ASHP reception! Kappa Psi thanks everyone in attendance and Grand Regent David Maszkiewicz for organizing this momentous and exuberant occasion. At the week’s conclusion, it was apparent that the brothers of Kappa Psi did not need a date with the fickle Lady Luck to have a successful meeting. I have been to Las Vegas many times, and trust me, she is hard to find at the blackjack table! Brother David Caristi would disagree! See everyone next time. Until then, here’s a little Kappa Psi trick: Always bet on RED! Beta Kappa grads Claudio Faria Grand Historian 2005–07 Liz Poole and John Cargioli

6 MASK OF KAPPA PSI PHARMACEUTICAL FRATERNITY N Spring 2006 Beta Kappa grads Ernie Sanchez and Adele Rike

Becky Fahrenbruch, Dave Maszkiewicz, Maria Lumperos, and Liz Poole at the Kappa Psi Reception, ASHP 2006, Las Vegas.

Spring 2006 N MASK OF KAPPA PSI PHARMACEUTICAL FRATERNITY 7 Province Spotlight

Gamma Theta brothers with Editor Porter at the Province VII annual meeting.

Province VII Another year has come and gone, and again, another Province VII conclave has too. However, this year’s meeting was no ordinary meeting. More than 170 brothers were in attendance at the Springhill Suites in Lawrence, Kansas. Huge thanks are extended to Rho chapter, as all brothers had an enjoyable weekend, to say the least. Congratulations to the officers that were installed: Melissa O’Neill, satrap; Cody Whitworth, vice satrap; Todd Connor, secre- tary/treasurer; Tiffany Wiley, historian; and Eric Allison, chaplain. Our great apprecia- tion is extended to past satrap Shawn Brothers of Psi Chapter that attended the Province VII Conclave. Gautreaux who presided over the Province for the past three years and reminded us to Stephanie Stichert, Dr. Robert Magarian, to bring back those chapters once powerful respect and enjoy the Brotherhood. Dave Maszkiewicz, John O’Dwyer, Johnny in the Province and make them strong Province VII welcomes our new supervi- Porter, E. Ben Welch, Lynette Weil, Paul again, and to aid other chapters that need sor, Andrew Frasco, and assistant supervi- Knecht, Jenny Donaldson, L.B. Brown, Brian assistance. sor, Stephanie Stichert. A huge thanks and Riesetter, and Cameron “Radar” Van Dyke. With the help of all of our chapters, we praise goes to Dawn Lafleur for organizing a The new officers have set many goals for can achieve our goals. Remember the raffle that raised more than $700 for chapters this year. We’ll strive to increase communi- motto: One for All and All for One. Be sure in our Province that are in need of hurricane cation with and education of the chapters. to join Psi chapter next year in Memphis as relief. We appreciate the dignitaries who We’ll work as a Province to increase we celebrate our 75th anniversary as a were in attendance: Andrew Frasco, National awareness. We’ve been challenged Province.—Cody Whitworth

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LEFT: Brothers Todd Connor and Cody Whitworth stand during Province VII installation of new officers. PROVINCE VII

Rho brother Emily Rabel, Grand Regent Dave Maszkiewicz, Grand Ritualist Andy Frasco, and Psi brother Tiffany Wiley at the Province Beta Pi at Bowling Night festivities during the Province VII meeting. VII welcome social Friday night.

Province VII brothers enjoy time together.

LEFT: Southwestern Graduate Chapter at the Province VII banquet.

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Province X Once again, Province X had a successful conclave as brothers gathered in the beauti- ful and rather cold city of Missoula, Montana. This year’s event was hosted by Gamma Eta, and brothers from Washington and Canada made the trek through the sub- zero, record-breaking lows of Missoula. The weekend began Friday evening with the historic tour of the city. Brothers were able to bond and relax after the long drive. Fellowship continued well into the early- morning hours, and brothers looked for- ward to another fun weekend of seeing old friends, meeting new friends, and experi- encing the bond that can only occur with Kappa Psi brothers. Saturday morning was the start of our conclave. Chapters gave their annual reports, and officers updated brothers on the happenings of the Province since our previous meeting. We were also honored to have David Maszkiewicz join our meeting and provide us with the news from the GCC. In addition, Province X welcomed our new supervisor, Peter Brody; we are excited to gain knowledge and insight from him over the next two years. After lunch and a Beta Pi and Gamma Eta having fun at the Province X assembly. career fair, brothers gathered back at the hotel (most of us desperately needed naps) and awaited our evening social: bowling. put. For the team events, teams were Youngberg; vice satrap, Meredith Hilton; his- Much fun was had as brothers attempted to judged on speed and accuracy in the jelly torian, Jaime Curelas; secretary/treasurer, out-bowl one another. Of course, small bean-counting contest. In the pill vial relay, Jake Thiesse; and chaplain, Mark Kunsley. wagers might have taken place, which sig- teams gained a new understanding of how After dinner, brothers returned to the hotel nificantly increased the pressure as we tried difficult it can be to pass a vial without using for our annual polar bear swim for the incom- not to fall (oh, wait, David did that) and their hands. After the games, brothers again ing satrap. Brother Joe submerged himself learned the major differences between bowl- returned to the hotel for a much-needed nap in a nearby river after Brother Rory gracious- ing and five pin (Canada is just so differ- before the evening’s festivities. ly broke the ice for him. Everyone returned ent!). By the end of the evening, we were all That night, brothers gathered for our to the hotel to try and warm up after our having such a good time that our fellowship annual semiformal banquet and installation jaunt outdoors, and many brothers participat- continued back at the hotel where people of officers. The men put on their favorite ed in fellowship, including more shoulders played shoulders and chatted. ties, and the women donned their nice and beer pong. Sunday brought another cold morning to dresses for a lovely dinner and slideshow of When Monday morning came, brothers Montana, but that did not detour our efforts. the weekend. Sadly, brothers said good-bye said good-bye after a fun-filled weekend. We We had an informative talk on the history, to one of our most influential advisors, Craig all had such a great time and left with so rituals, and jewelry of Kappa Psi. We then Johnston, who, after attending some 20 many great memories. We look forward to marched on with the election of next year’s Province X meetings, is leaving us for a new what this year will bring for our Province. Province X Executive Committee. We had a position in Arizona. He will be greatly Hopefully, much growth and development quick lunch break before we started our missed by our Province X brothers, and he will occur, and we will have much to report Pharmacy Olympics competition where was recognized fondly at our event with to our next conclave, including a fall event brothers competed in both individual and parting gifts and speeches. and the expansion of our graduate chapters, team events. In the individual events, broth- The ladies of our Fraternity were honored accomplished through increased communi- ers competed in the paper plate discus, the with roses; officers were also installed. Next cation and the efforts of our chapters. plastic straw javelin, and the paper ball shot year’s Executive Committee is: satrap, Joe —Jaime Curelas

10 MASK OF KAPPA PSI PHARMACEUTICAL FRATERNITY N Spring 2006 Province Spotlight PROVINCE X

Beta Pi at Bowling Night festivities during the Province X meeting.

The Pharmacy Olympics team counts during the Province X assembly. The Pharmacy Olympics team counts during the Province X assembly.

The Pharmacy Olympics team counts during the Province X assembly.

Spring 2006 N MASK OF KAPPA PSI PHARMACEUTICAL FRATERNITY 11 Chapter News We thank the Mu brothers for this picture. Perhaps they are pondering their future in pharmacy!

Epsilon Kidney Foundation of Minnesota Theta Mu University of Minnesota and the Dakotas conduct KEEP Medical College of Virginia Massachusetts screenings for high-risk individuals Founded 4/30/1928 Founded 7/30/1921 College of Pharmacy to identify patients with kidney dis- College of Pharmacy School of Pharmacy Founded 3/4/1907 5-130 Weaver Densford Hall ease. Epsilon brothers volunteer at P.O. Box 980533 SGA Office c/o Kappa Psi 308 Harvard St. S.E. these screening events by helping 410 N. 12 St. 179 Longwood Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55455-0343 patients fill out health history evalu- Richmond, VA 23298-0001 Boston, MA 02115 Epsilon chapter brothers contin- ations; they also take blood pres- Theta chapter is engaged in The brothers of Mu chapter are ue to be busy with philanthropy sure readings. Epsilon brothers are projects and the pledging excited to welcome 15 new broth- projects. During the holiday sea- also forming a team for the MS process. Some of the projects we ers in this year’s pledge period: Joe son, we purchased gifts for resi- Walk on May 7, which is our are working on are the Kappa Psi Stokinger, Thomas Flynn, Robert dents at the Ronald McDonald newest philanthropy project. Sixth Annual Golf Tournament to Ciskanik, Jimmy Seto, Bruno House and donated money to help Working for games at the benefit ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Lopes, James Lewin, Sergey with their heating bill. In January, Metrodome in Minneapolis is our Sclerosis or Lou Gehrig’s dis- Rehktman, Brandon Glennon, several brothers participated in the big fund-raising activity throughout ease), Rent-A-Brother and the Habib Rahman, Andrew Waelan, Juvenile Diabetes Research the year. Dome games are always a Century Club. Not only are we Ben Sturm, Ryan Croasdale, Foundation Walk. The chapter great way to spend time with broth- immersed in these exciting ven- Josh Paine, Kunal Patel, and matched the money raised by our ers. We also sold Minnesota tures, but we’re preparing for the Soham Bhatt. We extend our con- brothers for this worthwhile cause. College of Pharmacy blankets this pledging process. We have 10 col- gratulations to these new brothers Brothers continue to volunteer at year, which was a huge success. legiate pledges and one faculty and look forward to their commit- the Phillips Neighborhood Clinic to Even though we keep busy with pledge, so we’re excited to get the ment to our Brotherhood and our dispense medications and educate our philanthropy projects and fund- process underway and produce chapter. patients on their prescriptions. At raising events, we always have time future brothers for Theta chapter. Our professional activities includ- least two brothers volunteer at this to get together and have fun. This Theta chapter is proud to ed a clothing drive for Katrina vic- clinic every Monday night year- winter we polished up our skates announce our new officers for the tims. Upcoming professional activi- round. We also continue to give for an ice-skating social event. 2006–2007 year: Lawrence Lopez ties include a continuing education STD talks to high school health We’re also looking forward to going (Regent), Paul Caudill (Vice program at the Massachusetts classes in the metro area. Many of to Breezy Point Resort in May for a Regent), Ryan Anderson (Second College of Pharmacy. Mu brothers our new brothers are helping with weekend of brotherly fun. Vice Regent), and Michael Davis will be holding a fund-raiser to raise these talks to continue this long- Epsilon chapter welcomed eight (Secretary). Congratulations, and monies for scholarship funds based standing Epsilon chapter project. new pledges this semester. They we wish them the best of luck. off of Mitch Stoklosa, a generous Another philanthropy project are a fun group, and we look for- —Lawrence A. Lopez contributor and Kappa Psi brother we’re involved with is the Kidney ward to calling them our brothers who graduated from MCP. About Early Evaluation Program (KEEP) soon. 700 MCP alumni are expected to screenings. Our local National —Sue Haight show up at Gillette Stadium; we

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hope to bring a strong presence of We’re also going to hold another brothers and show our support. Diabetes Awareness Day and Yet another professional activity Cholesterol Screening Day, which that’s coming up is the Mission Hill will help make the community Walk for Health, an annual fund- more conscious of their heath and raiser for general health programs how to improve it. in the surrounding area. Last year’s Socially, we had a Thanksgiving proceeds nearly topped $60,000. dinner at Brother Sue Hammon’s For chapter fund-raising, we sold and a Christmas party at the home more than 200 pharmacy T-shirts to of brothers Megan Way and local students, which was, as usual, Morgan Sayler. Rho chapter also a success. We plan to have another had a back-to-school bash at T-shirt sale this year. Brother Adam Reel’s house to kick Socially, we’re planning our annu- off the start of another year. al Smoker, which is a gathering for —Michelle Juenemann all Mu brothers to reminisce and socialize. The Smoker is one of our Sigma biggest events of the year, which University of Maryland takes months of planning and Founded 3/27/1924 preparation. School of Pharmacy The brothers of Mu chapter 20 N. Pine Street would like to thank this year’s offi- Baltimore, MD 21201 cers for the outstanding job they’ve Sigma brothers ended fall semes- done for our chapter. Regent ter by celebrating at a holiday get- Saumil Patel and First Vice Regent together hosted by third-year broth- Andrew Russo: Our sincere thanks er Yvette Tong. Second-year broth- for a great job this year. New Xi brothers from Ohio State University. ers and social co-chairs Tony —Alex Pham Hwangpo and Afua Addo-Abedi organized this rocking event. First- Xi Rapids, Michigan, for our Province Kansas. It was a huge success, and year brothers came out in full force. Ohio State University V assembly. We look forward to the brothers of Rho really appreci- A potluck dinner, dancing, and min- Founded 5/21/1925 seeing many brothers there. ate all of the kind words from broth- gling highlighted the evening. College of Pharmacy —Joel Montavon ers who attended the meeting. Sigma brothers also came 500 W. 12th Ave. Rho Although Province is over, together for the first social event of Columbus, OH 43210-1291 University of Kansas there’s no time to sit back and relax the year: duck pin bowling. In January, Xi initiated seven new Founded 4/23/1932 because there are many other Historian Jae Ryu chronicled the brothers. Congratulations to Jason Room 2056, Malott Hall events coming up, such as the event through pictures and on Chou, Andrew Davis, Kelli 1251 Wescoe Hall Drive annual Charity Golf Tournament to videos that feature outlandish Glazer, Stephen Rabe, Nick Lawrence, KS 66045 benefit Health Care Access. poses by first-year brothers, and a Scachette, Amanda Schart, and Rho chapter would like to thank Brothers are also going to partici- competition between brothers. Jason Vogt. Several of our broth- everyone who attended the pate in the Relay for Life and help Non-Sigma brothers also joined the ers plan on making the trip to Big Province VII conclave in Lawrence, with bingo at Presbyterian Manor. celebration. As a football tradition, Sigma regent Richard “Dean” Howell host- ed the yearly Super Bowl game party with some of the fourth-year brothers in attendance. In early January, the Service Committee, headed by third-year brother Nicole Zvosecz, organized a pasta and salad dinner at Hope Lodge in Baltimore. Hope Lodge provides temporary housing to patients seeking cancer treatment in Baltimore-area hospitals. Sigma chapter held two fund-rais- ers in February to raise money for spring formal. A potluck fund-raiser was successfully organized by third-year brothers Reena Varghese and Yvette Tong. Sigma brothers donated a variety of food—every- thing from stuffed mushrooms to chocolate mud pie—for this well- attended money-making event at Xi Brothers at the celebration dinner.

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the school of pharmacy. A coffee and muffin fund-raiser was also organized and manned by the ener- getic first-year brothers. This event was also well-received, especially by the second-year pharmacy stu- dents. Kudos to five second-year Sigma brothers who were invited to join Rho Chi Honor Society for 2006: Adetoro Adeyinka, Sigma alumni liaison Mathilda Fienking, Janishan “Jack” Kakar, treasurer Jason “Wriley’s Dad” Katcoff, and histori- an Jae Ryu. Sigma brothers are looking for- ward for the annual spring formal in Baltimore to honor graduating brothers. — Karen Umali Chi University of Illinois Founded 2/2/1910 833 S. Wood Street Chicago, IL 60612 Psi Chapter Executive Council 2005–2006 Many of you can look back to when you were a collegiate mem- ber of Kappa Psi and recall the hard tions are not possible for our chap- work and dedication in trying to ter without the help of our Kappa raise funds. This year, Chi chapter Psi alumni. took fund raising to new heights by —Lisa Damani selling weight sets, drug cards, and embroidered lab coats to students Psi at the college of pharmacy. One of University of Tennessee our greatest means of finance is Founded 10/9/1925 working at Soldier Field. Believe it College of Pharmacy or not, every member of our chap- 31 S. Barksdale ter has been officially trained to Memphis, TN 38104 work at a food and beverage stand Brothers from Psi chapter volun- at Soldier Field. We raise money by teered at the St. Jude Marathon doing everything from grilling hot again this year, manning a water dogs and brats to pouring ice-cold station to hydrate and cheer the beverages, oftentimes in frigid tem- Psi brothers Aimee Hightower, Cassey Ramsdale, Heather Reasons, and runners on. We also hosted a back- peratures. Elizabeth Beach enjoy Jersey Night at The Vine. to-school party at the house to kick With the end of football season, off the semester. We raised money we must find new sources of finan- for the Make-A-Wish Foundation by cial support. Our fund-raising chair used to pay for many of our profes- The last major area of spending holding the annual Silent Auction always has a few tricks up her sional service activities. Each year is for the chapter itself. An annual and Change Week, where students sleeve, and this semester is no dif- we spend hundreds of dollars on ski trip is a great way for active and faculty at University of ferent. We will have plenty of bake making bag lunches for the Lincoln members to bond outside of the Tennessee Health Science Center sales, and the Chili, Chips and Park Community Shelter. We also college. The chapter pays a portion placed bids on items and donated Cheese lunch is always a huge suc- provide a soup kitchen dinner for of the fee so all members who want their spare change. Brothers cess. Chapter members make their members of the shelter. Costs for to attend can do so without worry- enjoyed a night of socializing at favorite chili recipe, and students activities such as these come direct- ing about the cost. We also hope to Jersey Night, held at The Vine in can purchase a bowl with some ly from our savings. form a chapter scholarship one day midtown Memphis. On this night, cheese and chips on the side. If One of the most memorable yet for students who exhibit leadership the pledges receive their Kappa Psi you’re ever looking for a great chili costly service projects is the Big and scholarship in Chi chapter, a jersey and nickname from their big recipe, I’m sure you can find many Brother Big Sister bowlathon. This task that alumni donations can help brothers. We are proud to have ini- among the members of Chi chap- event includes renting a bowling us create. We also hope that by tiated 73 brothers into our ter. alley, and providing a pizza and pop gaining additional financial support Fraternity on February 17. The You may be asking yourself, lunch for approximately 50 inner- from our alumni, we can sponsor a brothers of Psi chapter would like “What does Chi chapter do with the city kids who range in age from 7 to yearly alumni dinner, which would to thank the brothers of Rho chap- money it raises?” Along with the 13. This is always the most popular allow collegiate members to meet ter for hosting an excellent cost of pledging supplies and some service activity, with nearly all of and speak with those who will help Province VII conclave. of the National dues, funds are also the actives attending. lead us in the future. These aspira- —Jodi Leke

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eight new brothers: John Lemnotis, Nicholas Rulffes, Daniel Durr, Mina Nakhla, David Vomer, John Cosmello, Derik Wandell, and Geoffrey Henderson. We also sponsored and participated in two blood drives on campus. These blood drives were a great success, and we’re sure many lives will be saved from our efforts. This semester, we aim to sell shamrocks to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. We’ll also have our annual Prof. DeNuzzo Brunch where we present our Brother of the Year award. To maintain our strong relations, brothers gather for refreshments and discussion each week at our favorite establishment, Ralph’s. In the future, we’re positive we’ll con- tinue to outshine the other fraterni- ties on campus and turn peoples’ Beta Gamma pledges 2005–2006. heads when they see the scarlet jer- sey with our letters on it. For the first time in a while, Beta Delta Beta Gamma chapter is on an upswing; our cur- University of California rent roster is up to 24 actives. at San Francisco —Derik Wandell Founded 9/23/1910 College of Pharmacy Beta Epsilon 1499-5th Ave. University of Rhode Island San Francisco, CA 94122 Founded 5/17/1911 The Beta Gamma pledge class of College of Pharmacy 2009 had a busy winter quarter! 41 Lower College Rd. Their first event as a pledge class Kingston, RI 02881-0801 was on January 12 when they bond- Beta Epsilon would like to wel- ed during the notoriously entertain- come our 15 new brothers and con- ing scavenger hunt. Pledges not gratulate them on a terrific pledg- only showed their creativity and ing process: Andrew Benson, resourcefulness, but they showed Andrew Bundeff, Addison their Kappa Psi pride after receiv- Conca, Derek DeKerlegand, Jim ing their pledge T-shirts and pins. Derderian, Rob Ferraro, Shawn On January 23, the second- and Francey, Ronald Hammond, third-year Beta Gamma brothers Thomas Kaufmann, Dan announced their little brother’s Lafrancois, Bill Lehault, Justin identity at the Lil Bro/Big Bro Machia, Kevin Mendonca, revealing. Big brothers and little Ritesh Shah, and Pete Terreri. brothers bonded afterward over They’ve already shown a lot of shared interests and shared food. enthusiasm about getting involved This quarter, Beta Gamma has in all of our activities. been dedicated to our community We held the Grab-A-Kappa-Psi service projects and fund-raisers. Beta Epsilon brothers volunteer at a Special Olympics Charity Ball. Date Auction on February 27, dur- During the second week of ing which 20 brothers volunteered February, Beta Gamma held its to get auctioned off to bachelorettes annual Valentine Sale. Our carna- service endeavor, Beta Gamma Beta Delta for a night of fun at a local restau- tions and candy ensembles proved hosted a special “Country Club” Albany College of Pharmacy rant. All proceeds from the auction Kappa Psi fund-raising party for the to be very popular, raising more Founded 12/10/1910 were donated to the American Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS than $150 for the Asian Women’s Univ. of Albany College of Pharmacy Cancer Society. We’ll be setting a Health Center. Foundation on March 3. We invited 106 New Scotland Avenue date in April to help out with a Beta Gamma pledges have also the UCSF community and our fel- Albany, NY 12208 Habitat for Humanity building been busy serving the San low Kappa Psi neighbors to eat, This year, the boys of Beta Delta event. Francisco community by volunteer- drink, and be merry before finals have been busy and successful. Beta Epsilon’s biggest event this ing at the Glide Memorial soup arrived. We’re happy to announce that this semester is the American Cancer kitchen. As our final community —Laura Fockler past semester, Kappa Psi gained Society’s Relay for Life. Last year

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Beta Eta brothers enjoy a post initiation party at the Lazy Lizard. Beta Kappa brothers hanging out during Pitt Pharmacy Week. our chapter raised the most money of any of the teams, and this year we hope to be at the top again and to raise even more than we did last year. We held a social with the URI College of Pharmacy’s LKS chapter at the beginning of February. Everyone who attended had a fun time. We may be having a semifor- mal dinner and dance with LKS later this semester. On February 25, some of us joined graduate brothers for a tour of the Newport Storm Brewery in Middletown, Rhode Island. Everyone who attended had a great time on the tour and at dinner in Newport. Brother Jay Bellucci, our corre- sponding secretary, updated our website (http://www.uri.edu/stu- dent_life/kappapsi/). He will update it even more within the next few Beta Kappas at their annual ski trip. months as he adds more pictures of our events. Vice regent brother Brian MacDonald has been hard at Beta Eta Thayer, Teresa Thompson, April Beta Kappa work setting up the college of phar- University of West Virginia Tomlinson, Justin Vance, Kelly University of Pittsburgh Wilson, and Aimee Zinn. macy’s annual Drug Fair. So far, Founded 5/16/1925 Founded 3/26/1913 Beta Eta brothers attended our he’s confirmed that 15 companies Health Sciences North School of Pharmacy and health institutions will host Morgantown, WV 26506 annual ski trip at Timberline to 228 Salk Hall begin spring semester. On March Pittsburgh, PA 15213 booths. We would like to welcome our 3, we hosted a school of pharmacy Our intramural sports teams got 2005 pledge class. Congratulations Beta Kappa installed the follow- Mardi Gras party to benefit off to a great start for the semester. to new members Keith Bailey, ing officers: Erin Lopata, regent; Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. Our basketball team has a 4–0 Amber Carpenter, Ryan Cassidy, Meredith Mulvanity, vice regent; We’re planning to end the semester record so far, and it looks very Matt Chua, Ashley Corcoran, Tegan Williams, recording secre- with a camping trip in mid-April. promising that the team will make Jennifer Curtis, Anna Dintini, tary; Tyler Gnesda, corresponding This semester, we’ve been very it to the finals. Our indoor soccer Kate Dobson, Brad Evans, secretary; Chris Miller, treasurer; active within the community. We team hopes to be as successful as Tessa Forbeck, Andrew Forest, Christina Mazur, chaplain; spent time preparing food at the last year’s team, and is looking to Flo Giraut, Anthony Guarascio, Gretchen Kreckel, historian; Sean local homeless shelter and complet- win the final match this year. We’ll Amanda Harry, Jess Harvey, Reed, sergeant-at-arms; Tim Kaylor, ing arts and crafts with children at be having a Province I Golf Matt Kincaid, Lindsey Koliscak, ASP representative; Duke Reedy our local hospital. We’re currently Tournament later this semester and Sean Lamont, Michelle Larew, and Jackie Farrell, IFC representa- arranging dates to be active with hope to see lots of graduate and fac- Cassandra Nicastro, Lindsay tives; Dave Julian, immediate past Habitat for Humanity later this ulty brothers competing. Ore, Rachel Ptachcinksi, Marci regent; Dave Maszkiewicz, Dr. spring. —Patrick Dougherty Pursglove, Rob Svingos, Julie —Ashley Drvar Deanne Hall, and Dr. Brian Potoski,

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community service activities. So far, members put on 12 Pinky Presentations to approximately 600 students, with many more presenta- tions planned for later in the semes- ter. We also hosted several dinners at the local Ronald McDonald House for families with hospitalized children. But all work and no play makes for a dull Kappa Psi chapter. Social events thus far for the semes- ter included a bowling night and a Mardi Gras party. —Kelly Brewer Beta Xi University of North Carolina Beta Kappa brothers show their Steelers pride in their Pharmacy Week talent show performance. Founded 5/1/1915 208 Finley Golf Course Road Chapel Hill, NC 27514 the house. Socially, we also enjoyed Beta Xi had great turnout at all of getting together to watch our our rush events this semester, Pittsburgh Steelers win the Super including our annual Blizzard Party. Bowl and had fun at an Olympic We currently have 16 pledges and get-together. are looking forward to an exciting Brothers were very active during semester. Pitt Pharmacy Weeks, which were We’ve already completed a num- organized by Brother Stephanie ber of fund-raising projects, such as Spence. We faced off against PDC cleanups at the Dean Dome. We’re and LKS in our annual Greek foot- also collecting items for our annual ball game, donated items to the raffle. PLS charity auction, performed in We recently participated in a the No-Talent Show, and ended the health fair with the pharmacy celebration of pharmacy at the for- school. Our group had a board mal where Brother Jen Stover was comparing common pills to similar- awarded ASP Student of the Year. looking candy. One of our current Brother Dr. Kristine Schonder was projects is selling T-shirts to raise recognized as ASP Professor of the money for the Ronald McDonald Year. House. Socially, we’re looking for- Congratulations to Brother Sara ward to the annual Tunnel Party Waltenbaugh on her recent engage- and our spring formal. ment and graduation, to brothers —Meredith Mahaffee Dave Julian and Jeanine Bucci on their recent engagement, and to Beta Sigma Brother Steve Emert on the birth of The brothers of Beta Xi chapter. North Dakota State University his first daughter, Madison Lynn. Founded 4/25/1924 —Gretchen Kreckel 1345 N. University Dr. Grand Council Deputies; Dr. Scott within the school of pharmacy pro- Beta Nu Fargo, ND 58102 Mark and Dr. Kristine Schonder, vided Christmas presents for Creighton University In the fall, brothers hosted our hospital pharmacy counselors; and numerous underprivileged children Founded 11/21/1914 Halloween Safety Carnival, which Dr. Robert Ertel; Grand Council throughout Pittsburgh. School of Pharmacy was offered to the children of north Deputy Emeritus. Brothers have been volunteering 2500 California Plaza Fargo as a safe alternative to trick- With our recent doubling in at Family House every weekend Omaha, NE 68178-0001 or-treating. In addition to the carni- membership, we’re in the process and are planning a special break- Spring semester for Beta Nu val games and “haunted” maze in of redoing the basement of our fast for the residents. Some broth- chapter has been filled with prepa- the basement, a local sheriff was chapter house so that we’re able to ers also made valentines and sent rations for hosting conclave in invited to share Halloween safety continue holding our meetings at them to the troops in Iraq. Plans April. The chapter divided into tips with children and parents. Our the house. are in the works for brothers to vol- committees to work out conference carnival was greatly appreciated by We ended fall semester with our unteer at different Rite Aid sites to details. The Social Committee set the community, and we had a great annual Christmas party where take blood pressures. sail with the social, announcing time putting on this fun and infor- brothers enjoyed wonderful food, To start the spring semester, 59 Hawaiian and Pirates party themes mative event. drinks, and a gift exchange. Beta Kappa brothers enjoyed them- on Friday and Saturday nights, Our chapter also visited a local Brother Krista Golish was awarded selves on the annual ski trip to respectively. Ronald McDonald House. The Rho Chi Student of the Month for Seven Springs Resort. A great time Our chapter has also been busy RMH is an excellent organization, successfully organizing a giving was had by all, whether brothers upholding the high ideals of Kappa and we always enjoy visiting them tree. Donations from many people were on the slopes or relaxing at Psi by participating in a variety of to help with anything they may

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Mmmmmmmm! Matt Hogan, Harry Marcelin, and Trish Ho prepare the barbeque at Beta Xi’s Alumni Day. Beta Xi chapter’s Linda Huynh, Matt Hornaday, Trish Ho, Rebecca Irving, and Chrissy Davis. need. During our last visit, we were invited to attend the annual Kiwanis pancake carnival and volunteer on their behalf. We held our annual formal dance at the Avalon Event Center, and all students from the college of phar- macy were invited. Members and their dates went to dinner at Granite City, along with our favorite illustrious alumnus, Brian Entinger (a.k.a. Tweety). Thanks for every- thing, Tweety! We had a blast with “no rules” on our party bus, piloted by our driver “Shannon,” as we made our way to the dance. We col- lected canned goods as the cost of admission, and all proceeds were donated to a local food shelf. Beta Upsilon brothers from Butler University give a frozen smile after the annual Polar Bear Plunge for charity. Everyone danced the night away to Pictured (L-R): Megan Tolen, Shawn Kink, Neil Ratliff, Jennifer Thomas, Kevin Wright, and Rebecca Wyatt. the groovy music played by our DJ. All in all, our chapter has had a busy past couple of semesters and executive board is very excited to Fraternally, we continue to go to dinner and exchanged white ele- looks forward to planning more start their posts. Buffalo Wild Wings after chapter phant gifts. We’re also in the final brotherhood and philanthropy The following brothers were meetings. We also went ice-skating stages of planning the Kappa events in the months and years to elected to represent the Top 100 and showed a movie to promote Psi/UC College of Pharmacy semi- come. We can’t wait to see all of Outstanding Students at Butler: strong brotherhood relationships. formal set for Friday, May 5. you Province VIII brothers in fall Stephanie Benson, Amy Lenell, —Hilary Brown For philanthropy, brothers col- 2006 when we host conclave! Josh Lorenz, Neil Ratcliff, Holly laborated with other UC College of —Matthew Schille Staker, and Jennifer Thomas. These Beta Phi Pharmacy organizations to promote brothers have excelled in acade- University of Cincinnati our profession; many volunteered Beta Upsilon mics and leadership. We are very for APhA-ASP’s Operation Butler University Founded 2/12/1927 proud to announce their success. College of Pharmacy Diabetes, screening local minority Founded 2/27/1930 Six of our brothers continued the Mail Location #4 people for high blood sugar. Also, 4600 Sunset Avenue tradition of taking the plunge by Cincinnati, OH 45267 brothers helped with ASHP-SSHP’s Indianapolis, IN 46208 participating in the annual Polar Beta Phi had a low-key but suc- blood pressure screenings. Finally, Beta Upsilon brothers have been Bear Plunge. This event benefits cessful winter quarter. Socially, many helped in educating the elder- very busy, as usual. We elected and the Special Olympics. Jumping into brothers celebrated the holidays ly about Medicare Part D. installed new officers for the 31-degree water showed true dedi- with our Kappa Psi Christmas Beta Phi also held chapter elec- 2006–2007 school year. The new cation to the cause. party. We enjoyed a tasty turkey tions on February 26. We plan to

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Beta Phi ladies smile for the camera. Beta Chi brothers rocking out.

For the college of pharmacy holi- For service to the school of phar- sell flowers in the Health Sciences day party, Beta Chi co-hosted, along macy, several brothers volunteered Learning Center at school for the with other Drake pharmacy organi- at Discovery Day, an event hosted American Cancer Society’s Daffodil zations, a Mistletoe Mingle at Hotel by the school of pharmacy to intro- Days. As service to the American Fort Des Moines downtown. Beta duce undergraduates from around Cancer society, we will deliver bou- Chi has been busy fund-raising by the state to the application process, quets of flowers to undergraduate selling entertainment books for Des curriculum, and student life. students in campus dormitories Moines, and brothers are getting Brothers served on student panels, whose parents participated in this ready to sell Hy-Vee discount cards. as tour guides, and helped serve fund-raiser. Of course, Beta Chi has not for- breakfast and lunch. In keeping As for social events, Kappa Psi gotten about their alumni. Beta Chi with our commitment to serve the brothers held poker nights every brothers hosted a Kappa Psi faculty school of pharmacy, Kappa Psi few weeks at the house. We’re toy- breakfast where the pledges, hosted a free breakfast for all SOP ing with the idea of organizing a actives, and Kappa Psi professors students during National School school-wide kickball tourney as mingled and ate donuts. Beta Chi Breakfast Week in March, using soon as the snow melts. also celebrated Drake’s last home the generous donations of area We’re looking forward to the A couple ladies of Beta Chi. men’s basketball game with their businesses. Information highlight- Province V assembly with Gamma alumni, after enjoying dinner from ing the importance of eating a Chi chapter. We had a great time at Famous Dave’s. healthy breakfast was distributed, mid-year last semester, and several become even more successful with Beta Chi brothers have many along with consulting pearls regard- brothers are planning on attending our new leadership. things to look forward to in the ing medications that need to be to gain new ideas for our chapter. —Nick Michel coming months, including a taken with regard to breakfast, like —Erin Seruga Juvenile Diabetes Walk and a 4- bisphosphonates and proton pump Beta Chi Way Social with the other pharma- inhibitors. Gamma Epsilon Drake University cy fraternity and the two business For service to the community, University of Nebraska Founded 5/3/1930 fraternities at Drake. the chapter volunteered our baking Founded 3/20/1920 College of Pharmacy —Kelly Lorenz skills to a senior center by making Univ. of Nebraska College of Pharmacy Cline Hall, 2507 University Ave. and decorating sugar cookies for 985025 Nebraska Medical Center Des Moines, IA 50311-4505 Beta Psi their Senior Day event. This dona- Omaha, NE 68198 After a successful initiation week, University of Wisconsin tion will take place on a monthly Everyone has been getting dona- Beta Chi brothers initiated 21 Founded 12/6/1919 basis. We also prepared and deliv- tions from area businesses, family pledges into the Fraternity. For ini- School of Pharmacy ered a home-cooked meal to the members, and friends for the annu- tiation week, brothers held activi- 615 North Lake Street #2 Ronald McDonald House for fami- al Hoops for Healing basketball ties each night, including game Madison, WI 53703 lies of children who are ill. tournament. This is our largest pro- night, watching Wedding Crashers Pledging season is off to a great Brothers will raise money for ject of the spring semester, and we in one of Drake’s lecture halls, and start with five new pledges, all of Camp WIKIDAS, Wisconsin’s only hope to raise more than $2,500 for attending a Drake women’s basket- whom are pre school of pharmacy camp for kids with asthma, by sell- Camp Floyd Rogers, a camp for kids ball game. students. We have a busy semester ing coupons that allow their class- with diabetes. This is our first year Beta Chi participated in various planned already. We kicked off the mates to not dress up for pharma- to donate to the camp, and we’re philanthropies, such as Jolly rush season with an informational cotherapy lab period during the last excited to help out as much as pos- Holiday Lights, the Ronald movie night at the school of phar- week of class. This fund-raiser has sible. Some members are also vol- McDonald House Gala, and macy, as well as a ski trip to Devil’s been very successful in the past, unteering as camp counselors. Salvation Army bell-ringing outside Head, and the typical informal and and it will be our fourth year donat- We’re seeing an increase in the of Dahl’s grocery stores. formal rush at the Kappa Psi house. ing to the camp. Brothers will also number of pop tabs for the Ronald

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McDonald House. We’re still work- ing to reach our goal of 10,000 tabs. We hope to see all of Province VIII and many other Kappa Psi brothers in Omaha for conclave. —Erin McGuire Gamma Zeta Samford University Founded 3/20/1935 800 Lakeshore Drive Birmingham, AL 35229 Gamma Zeta chapter had an enormous turnout at Province IV winter conclave with more than 20 brothers. Congratulations to our newly elected Province IV officers, including Province IV secretary Elliot Richardson and Province IV historian Adam Key. On February 9, Gamma Zeta enjoyed a night of bowling. Thirty- six brothers had a great time bowl- Brothers of the Gamma Zeta Chapter getting ready to screen students and faculty of Samford University for Diabetes. ing and being with each other. Over the next few months, Gamma Zeta Lammers, Sarah Marti, Karen chapter will be very involved at Ruppel, Nicole Stinner, and Patrycia school and in the community. On Wilczynska. February 25, several brothers Another exciting start to the New attended the Perry County Berean Year was attending Province. Headstart Health Fair, where they Gamma Theta took 24 brothers, and educated and helped people under- our advisor, Maqual Graham, was stand their medications. Also, our able to attend as well. Rho did a clothing drive ended in February, great job organizing Province VII. It and we collected many items for was the first Province for 21 of the Jimmy Hale Mission, a local home- brothers who attended, and I know less shelter. In the coming months, it was an amazing experience for we look forward to electing our new everyone. officers and hosting a school-wide Highlights of the weekend were blood drive on April 11. attending a social at Abe and Jake’s —Christie McMichael Landing, and winning raffle prizes Gamma Theta such as T-shirts, “toothpick hold- University of Missouri ers,” and Kappa Psi hats. Our Gamma Theta brothers enjoy an ’80s party put on by the pledges. at Kansas City favorite memory is of Angie Maassen, our wonderful secretary, Founded 5/17/1957 the Cook for Kids program at the winning a $100 drawing. Another Gamma Iota School of Pharmacy Ronald McDonald house. The last significant highlight of our weekend University of Buffalo 5005 Rockhill Rd. time we were there we made some Kansas City, MO 64110-2499 was meeting Johnny W. Porter. For Founded 1/16/1921 scrumptious grilled cheese sand- the most part, our newer chapter 7579 Lower East Hill Rd. The New Year has been eventful wiches and some soups to go along members were finally able to put Golden, NY 14033 and exciting. To start the year, we with them. They smelled and faces with the names they’ve Spring. What’s spring? Most of had a wonderful pledge class of 10 looked so good, our mouths were learned and known for the past few us in Buffalo are wondering if we girls and five guys. I would like to watering. years, especially J. W. Porter. will ever see it this year as the cold thank pledge trainers Mike Neier Thanks to graduate brother Matt Thanks for being so loyal and devot- winter weather continues to roar and Kristi Wiesner for doing such a Coakley, we set up several wellness ed to Kappa Psi for so many years! on. On the upside, Gamma Iota has wonderful job with our pledges! clinics at his pharmacy. Our phar- Upcoming events we’re excited lots of fun stuff going on this Pledging activities consisted of macy skills came into play as we about are our annual Volley for semester. Socially, we had an out- bowling and Buffalo Wild Wings, took blood pressure readings and Charity in memory of Wes ing to the Dave and Buster’s that and the pledges threw an amazing helped patients with their questions McIntire, and our annual formal recently opened in Buffalo. We had ’80s party. We would like to wel- on medications. function at The Pointe on the a night of fun with food and games. come our new pledges: Adrian In an attempt to show what we’ve Country Club Plaza. Thanks to Our GCD brother Dr. Peter Brody Abadiano, Sara Andrade, Nicola learned in pharmacy school, we’re Stephanie Gross, Betsy Reynolds, came out to join in the fun. The Black, Levi Campbell, Holly in the process of putting together a and Whitney Petry for organizing cold did not stop us from going out Ghahramani, Sean Hawkins, Alicia team to represent Gamma Iota in a the social this year! and having a good time. Hietbrink, Derek Hyman, Ronna Family Feud game being sponsored —Tara Salsman We’ve got a list of things on our Jackson, Prajoel Karki, Erin by Rite Aid Pharmacy. We’re also events calendar. We’re continuing

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ing on gourmet entrees and listen- ing to Dr. Sam Hodges roast many brothers as he emceed the event. Guest speakers were alumnus and Graduate Member at Large Dr. Lawrence “L.B.” Brown and the ever-inspiring Dr. Eric Gupta. Nearly 50 alumni came out to show their support at the formal affair. After all the dust settled, 23 poten- tials were given bids and all were accepted. The pledge class is now ready to embark on the journey that is pledging. —Robert Gapuz

Gamma Pi St. Louis College of Pharmacy Founded 3/19/1946 4588 Parkview Place St. Louis, MO 63110 Toward the end of last semester, Gamma Iota brothers show their Kappa Psi spirit with matching jerseys. we took part in a diabetes screen- ing. The screening was informative looking forward to the Greek for seniors and allowed brothers to Gamma Kappa Gamma Nu get hands-on experience interacting Olympics that will test the athleti- South Dakota State University University of the Pacific cism and sportsmanship of fellow with patients. Shortly before Founded 10/17/1958 Founded 9/17/1960 brothers against opposing team Phi Christmas, we helped at Metro College of Pharmacy 236 W. Stadium Dr. Delta Chi. We go on to compete Ministries where we volunteered Box 2202C Stockton, CA 95204 our time to make the holidays bet- with them in the Penny Wars where Brookings, SD 57007 Gamma Nu is proud to we’re confident we’ll have another ter for the less fortunate. Gamma Kappa is currently edu- announce a very successful rushing victory. Go team Kappa Psi! This semester we sponsored a cating two new pledges about our process. Casino Night, our first In April, we participated in the Red Cross blood drive and helped great Fraternity and is trying to stay event, proved to be both fun and Relay for Life to celebrate cancer collect 40 units of blood! We active in our community and at our sophisticated. More than 30 poten- patients’ survivorship and to raise opened the semester selling school. The Penny Wars held tials came out to play games such money for cancer research and pro- binders for class as a fund-raiser, before Christmas raised more than as craps, black jack, and Texas grams. Once again, team Kappa Psi which went over well. In early $800 to provide a nice Christmas for Hold’em. They also enjoyed our was there to walk/run/jog all night February, Dr. Tommy Smith was families at the Brookings Domestic delectable catering of finger foods long for this cause. Also in April, accepted as our chapter’s new Abuse Shelter. Thanks to all of the and our casino music, courtesy of the annual Kid’s Day in Buffalo was Grand Council Deputy. During our students and faculty who donated to Brother Robert Gapuz’s iPod. Our held. We were up bright and early, school’s homecoming week activi- such a worthwhile cause. second rush event, Sports Night, selling special-edition newspapers ties, brothers represented on cam- Brothers have been busy in intra- was also a hit. Potentials came by to raise money for the children of pus, taking home top prize in the mural sports with a basketball team the house to watch the Sacramento western New York. Greek olympiad and the and two stellar broom hockey Kings stomp on the Denver We’re looking forward to the Homecoming Week Spirit Award. teams. About 20 brothers got Nuggets. The game was shown on Province V meeting in Big Rapids, Also in February, we attended together and took to the hill in a projector in the main room, but Michigan. The plan is to take a road Province. Thanks to brothers in nearby Sioux Falls for a day of ski- other TVs were dispersed through- trip through Canada on the way to Lawrence, Kansas, for hosting the ing and tubing. out the house. It was a true sports Michigan, which should be a good event and showing all the brothers Cholesterol was tested and we fan’s night out. time. This will give many of us a such hospitality. We took home the raised $105 for the American Heart In the middle of all this rushing, chance to see more of our neighbor title of Chapter of the Year, and we Association at SDSU’s wellness fair. brothers still had to have their fun. to the north. could not be more proud. Spring formal is coming up, First vice regent Daniel Oh planned Our End of the Year Banquet is Additionally, congratulations to along with Highway Cleanup and a fun-filled day of paintball. Alumni approaching. Plans are being made Gamma Pi brothers Melissa O’Neill Glory Days, where we work on our such Dr. Sam Hodges and Dr. as to when and where it will be and Cody Whitworth on their new chapter house. We look forward to Brandon Okaneku even came out held. At the banquet, we get a positions as satrap and vice satrap of the end of the school year and the to join the boys. All the brothers chance to congratulate and say Province VII. We had a blast and election of new officers for our had such a great time shooting good-bye to graduating brothers. can’t wait to travel and get together great chapter. each other that they want the paint- We have a huge graduating class with all of our brothers again in the Brothers would like to wish our ball retreat to become an annual this year, and we’re reluctant to see future! GCD Mr. Gary Van Riper a very event. them all go! Congratulations and Upcoming activities include our happy and productive retirement Our last rush event was our rush good luck to our graduating broth- annual Safe Sex party and multiple from his teaching position with the dinner. It was held at the classy ers. We will miss you all! rush events during the semester. college of pharmacy at SDSU! country club Chez Shari. Everyone —Kathy Truong —Ryan Kondritz —Robert Wright was dressed to impress while din-

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Gamma Rho University of New Mexico Founded 2/16/1948 College of Pharmacy 2502 Marble NE Albuquerque, NM 87131 Brothers from Gamma Rho chap- ter participated in a community ser- vice project at Watermelon Ranch where brothers volunteered to walk dogs in the community. Gamma Rho chapter also held a social night at Sigs and participated in a game of broomball. Brothers Chris Trujillo, Melissa Lewis, and Alexis Day attended the region VIII meet- ing in Las Vegas. Gamma Rho plans to have another silent auction to raise money for the chapter. —Michelle Chavez Gamma Kappa brothers go tubing and skiing together in Sioux Falls. Gamma Upsilon University of Arizona chapter is continuing our road Founded 3/20/1950 cleanup of Mercer University Drive. P.O. Box 210207 We are actively supporting a soldier 1703 East Mabel in the Soldier Angel program. Our Tucson, AZ 85721 chapter has volunteered to cook We recently teamed up with a and serve dinner at a local home- number of pharmacies in the less shelter, Nicolas House. On Tucson area and have become campus, we’ve been selling drug actively involved in a pharmacy bot- cards, which serve as a reference tle recycling program. We are also for several classes. We’re in the concentrating on collecting the final stages of planning our last many donations it will take to make blood drive of the year with our our March Madness Raffle a contin- local American Red Cross. ued success and a significant contri- We’re finalizing plans for hosting bution to the Arizona Cancer the Province IV summer conclave, Center. July 7–9 in Atlanta. We look for- We’ve also been having our ward to this event, and we want to share of fun with a series of social extend an invitation to all brothers events. Everyone had a blast at the to join us for this fun time. Bad Proms of the Past and the —Andrew Crowe Pajama Party theme parties. Our annual competition for the best Gamma Chi brothers Crystal Shaw, Jon Beaulac, Jenny Suminski, Patrick Gamma Chi theme party will continue in April Kujat, Kristy Church, Jason Brown, Chris Gepfrey, and Candace Moore Ferris State University when the first-year students host hung out together while they watched the Red Wings play during rush. their shindig. Some of our chapter Founded 5/6/1952 members also attended an Ice Cats 119 S. Warren Ave. Big Rapids, MI 49307 hockey game and an afternoon at hard work and hospitality. While in Tennessee. Rush was held after this the horse races. Tallahassee, Gamma Psi was hon- event, which resulted in six strong We would like to congratulate —David Rouff ored as Province IV Chapter of the pledges. We’re excited about this our new pledges: Erin DeDoes, Year. Also, we want to congratulate diverse and professional pledge Katie Georges, Michelle Ruiter, and Gamma Psi brothers Scott Fleming and class. They’re busy learning about Eric Tedeschi. We’re excited to Mercer University Jonathon Shuler for their election the history and brothers of Gamma have them as pledges as we’re con- Founded 3/6/1953 as satrap and newsletter editor, Psi, as well as the esteemed nation- tinually working to increase our Southern School of Pharmacy respectively. Congratulations to all al Brotherhood that we all hold so numbers. 3001 Mercer University Dr. Province IV officers. We extend our dear. We participated in the Walk for Atlanta, GA 30341 gratitude to the outgoing Province To further strengthen our chap- Warmth charity event to raise Gamma Psi has been busy IV Executive Committee, especially ter, we’ve been attending trivia money to help those who can’t strengthening our brotherhood this Kali Jernigan, for her great leader- nights at a local restaurant. In afford to pay their fuel bill during semester. We kicked off the New ship in improving and expanding March, we celebrated Founders’ the winter. The event had a good Year by attending the Province IV our Province during her term as Week with events that included turnout, and we would like to thank winter conclave, hosted by the satrap. bowling and our traditional everyone who volunteered their brothers of Delta Iota at Florida Soon after the winter conclave, Founders’ banquet. time. A&M University. We would like to Gamma Psi hosted its annual ski Brothers and pledges are busy in We also participated in Bowl for thank the host brothers for their trip, which was held in Gatlinburg, school and the community. The Kids Sake again this year. We had

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raiser. We’re also working on designing a pharmacy Greek T- shirt to benefit H.E.A.R.T., an orga- nization dedicated to substance abuse awareness in the pharmacy school. Many brothers participated in Duquesne’s annual fund-raiser, I Got Snagged 4 Jimmy V, which raises money for cancer research. We also sponsored Delta Epsilon alumna Sharon Darby, who is run- ning a marathon to benefit the American Heart Association. New member education is off to a good start. Activities include our annual Big/Little Dinner, Primanti’s Night, and a donut sale to raise money for new member education events. Also, new mem- Gamma Zeta brothers enjoy bowling during brotherhood night. ber coordinators Katherine Hancock and Tara Boyle updated gained from this meeting and held our associate information packets. the most successful rush our chap- Social events for this semester ter has ever had, bringing 53 new include bowling and spring formal. pledges on board. —Tara Boyle With so many new faces and with Delta Zeta the momentum from interacting The University of Iowa with other chapters, we had several socials last semester with exciting Founded 12/12/1968 new themes, such as a skating College of Pharmacy 110 Pharmacy Bldg. party for which we dressed in ’70s Iowa City, IA 52242 attire. With so much member sup- port, we also held several philan- Delta Zeta was fortunate to induct thropies that were huge successes, another large pledge class this year! such as providing for families that They’ve been a great addition and were victims of Hurricane Katrina are very involved in our chapter. and sponsoring several Angel Tree Philanthropy was a big focus this children. school year. In addition to support- To start spring semester on the ing the Ronald McDonald House, Gamma Chi Team Jellies at the Bowl for Kids Sake. (L-R): Jason Brown, same track, we attended our winter Delta Zeta became involved with Jon Beaulac, Josh Ghiringhelli, Chris Gepfrey, Rachel Ingersoll, and Richard Dance Marathon, an event support- Hong. Province meeting, bringing twice as many people as we brought to West ing the Children’s Miracle Network. Palm Beach. Participating in Twelve brothers raised at least $450 each (many raised more!) and two teams participate: Kappa Tappa Delta Gamma Province-wide activities and getting to know brothers at other schools joined hundreds of other students and the Jellies. The Jellies took sec- Auburn University to dance for 24 hours straight. Our ond place for collecting the most renewed our sense of brotherhood Founded 2/24/1963 chapter supported two families. The money out of all the teams that par- and enabled us to initiate 46 new Auburn University members the next weekend. For event was a great success, raising a ticipated. As a Fraternity, we col- Box 14 the remainder of the semester, we record $686,251! lected $265 for the event. Auburn, AL 36849 Our pizza lunches are a contin- We’re hosting a Swing Dance for hope to hold a few more socials, a This year has been full, fun, and formal, and more philanthropic ued fund-raising success, and we a Cure night, with all proceeds successful for Delta Gamma. We recently started selling canvas and going to pediatrics. We are also events. wanted to place more emphasis this —Aubrie Haight messenger bags embroidered with selling MDA shamrocks to raise year on being aware of Kappa Psi a pharmacy design. Social events enough money to send a child to nationally and learning more about Delta Epsilon included going to a comedy night in camp this year. our brothers at other schools. We Duquesne University Iowa City, a pool tournament, and Overall, we’ve had a great start to began by attending our summer Founded 2/24/1967 watching a fellow brother perform a the winter semester and are look- province meeting last June. The 600 Forbes Ave. baton routine at a basketball game. ing forward to participating in many connections our officers made at 304 Bayer Learning Center Delta Zeta elected new officers more community service and fund- this meeting in West Palm Beach Pittsburgh, PA 15282-0000 and committee chairs who are very raising events before the semester enabled us to set up a conference The brothers of Delta Epsilon enthusiastic about making our is over. with Province officers to evaluate have a lot planned this semester, chapter even better. Upcoming —Jenny Sweeney our status as a chapter and to set including volunteering at Mercy events include spring conclave in goals for the betterment of our Hospital and selling school of phar- Omaha and our semiformal dinner. brothers. We took the motivation macy messenger bags as a fund- —Ashley Bramble

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Delta Iota Florida A&M University Founded 6/7/1975 P.O. Box 70513 Tallahassee, FL 32307 The brothers of Delta Iota chap- ter have been extremely productive over the past few months. We took time out to coordinate a college of pharmacy effort on World AIDS Day to educate the campus and community about AIDS. We were honored to host the 2006 Province IV winter conclave here in Tallahassee. Some famous faces in attendance were the Grand Regent, Grand Historian, Grand Ritualist, Past Grand Regent, collegiate mem- ber at large, and the Province III satrap, just to name a few. It was both productive and widely enjoy- able. Not long after, we hosted Speed Dating for a Speedy Cure to raise money for the American Cancer Society’s efforts in breast cancer research. Many brothers also participated in an Alzheimer’s Delta Lambda brothers enjoy time together as a group. walk to raise money for Alzheimer’s research. We also took advantage of this opportunity to educate the pub- As always, Delta Kappa continues Erbaugh; historian, Amanda Lucas; Lambda has also been involved in lic on the risks and common mis- to fund-raise. We’re having a lab ritualist, Dustan Byrd; assistant Adopt-a-Highway and has donated conceptions regarding HIV. coat fund-raiser (embroidery treasurer, Amy Murray; service to Falcon’s Children Home in the The chapter is preparing for our optional) and are planning on sell- leader, Blake Reaves III; chaplain, area. Kappa Psi Week, which will give ing T-shirts and gourmet choco- Wheeler Burns; and golf, Brian Formal chair Nashea Turner has brothers an opportunity to interact lates. Ward. These new officers have begun planning and arranging for with the student body and help We’re proud and excited to already begun to make a huge the annual Cadet Ball. The ball will them learn more about Kappa Psi announce that we’re expanding our impact on Kappa Psi. take place in Myrtle Beach, South and Delta Iota chapter. The week chapter. The spring line of 2006 Regent Merritt Phelps started a Carolina, and brothers are looking will culminate with the 31st- consists of 24 pledges, our second- biweekly newsletter for the chapter. forward to what Nashea has in Anniversary Scarlet and Cadet Grey largest line ever! “Born” January 25, The newsletter is helpful because it store. Ball/Banquet. Plans have been 2006, they’ve been working hard in keeps business flowing and allows Fund-raisers are a top priority for made for brothers to participate in fund-raising, completing projects, important tasks to get done. Delta Lambda. The annual golf tour- the Relay for Life and a local asth- and showing their love and loyalty Delta Lambda chapter held two nament was held March 25, and ma walk. to Kappa Psi. We’re looking for- fun and enjoyable rush events this Brian Ward and Darren Stevens did —Anthony Ware ward to our new addition coming in semester. The first rush was held a great job getting sponsors and set- early spring. January 19 with the theme Olympic ting up an exciting and successful Delta Kappa —Linda Johnson Rush, in honor of the 2006 day. The other fund-raiser was held Howard University Olympics. Olympic Rush included February 27 and was led by Amy Founded 4/19/1986 Delta Lambda nonathlete-type games, pizza, and Murray. This event was a taco din- College of Pharmacy Campbell University prizes. The second rush was held ner, and all proceeds went to The 2300 4th Street NW Founded 4/23/1988 January 26 with the theme Ski Tour de Cour fund-raiser. Washington, D.C. 20059 School of Pharmacy Lodge Rush. The weather was Delta Lambda chapter is excited Delta Kappa chapter continues to P.O. Box 1090 great that night for a bonfire, about Province in Charleston, proudly represent Kappa Psi and Buies Creek, NC 27506 s’mores, and hot chocolate. The South Carolina. Eight Delta Howard University by the numer- Spring semester has gotten off to rush events led us to two rushees Lambda brothers are planning to ous projects we’re engaged in this a great start. Our new officers who are both hard-working and attend, which will help strengthen spring. We participated in the NBC include: regent, Merritt Phelps; first ready to be involved. our chapter as well as the friend- 2006 Health and Fitness Expo by vice, Nashea Turner; second vice, The service that Delta Lambda ship and brotherhood between the helping CVS with blood pressure Krissy Vaden; sergeant at arms, chapter has been involved in this brothers who are attending. The screening. We participated in the Darren Stevens; recording secre- semester has made a big impact. following brothers are going: We are Family community service tary, Tracy Looney; pledge master, Brothers made valentine cards to Merritt Phelps, Amanda Lucas, event. We’ll help senior citizens in Andrew Foster; assistant pledge donate to the local nursing home. YoRonda Jones, John Eric Washington, D.C., by helping them masters, Thomas Clark and Tim They enjoyed doing this project Demoret, Kelly Spoon, Amber improve their daily activities and Ellmers; corresponding secretary, because we knew we where bright- Watts, Tim Ellmers, and Tricia have more productive days. Brittany Moody; treasurer, Sarah ening someone’s day. Delta Swanston. We’re looking forward to

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Delta Rho Delta Sigma Nova Southeastern University Midwestern University Founded 11/13/1998 at Glendale 1420 NW 86th Terrace Founded 9/9/2000 Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 College of Pharmacy—Glendale 19555 N. 59th Ave. Delta Rho chapter is happy to Glendale, AZ 85308 welcome 19 brothers into our chap- ter: Mike Behrens, Alex Choque, It has been an exciting time for Mike Ewing, Tami Houser, Delta Sigma brothers. We recently Jessica Hoon, Andrew Howard, initiated 26 new members into the Jun Huang, Helene Jacobson, Eta class of our chapter. Nicole Storm Lamb, Donovan Congratulations to Margaret Martin, Adrian Molina, Alex Beach, Joann Boswell, Jennifer Molina, Amy Montes, Cindy Dallmann, Stephanie Davis, Patterson, Shannon Piatek, Nick De Buono, Huy Dinh, Ryan Ritchie, Ivette Snell, Christina Ehrler, Matthew Danielle Talleri, and Dawnn Gamber, Gretchen Hamm, Erik Winge. Jung, Minoo Karimirad, Hope Delta Tau brothers at the elephant bar in Las Vegas. Everyone had a great time at Le, Caroline Liddicoat, Nicole crossover. We all piled in a charter McDonald, Andrew Newhouse, bus and headed down to Key West. Anna Nguyenbach, Monique visiting an exciting city, meeting With the start of the new semes- This was a great opportunity for Pannara, Gopal Patel, Kyle new brothers, and getting more ter came rush week! Delta Xi host- everyone to have a good time and Patterson, Alexis Rumbin, involved in Kappa Psi ed a luau for potential new mem- get to know each other even better. Shweta Shroff, Clayton Squire, — Amanda Lucas bers, complete with an all-Hawaiian The following day after Rituals, we Mari Uto, Lily Vu, Beth Warren, menu and a limbo contest. We had celebrated at a dinner at Max’s and Claudia Zagarra on their new- Delta Xi a great turnout, and 19 neophytes Grille in downtown Ft Lauderdale. found brotherhood. Shenandoah University are currently pledging our chapter. In February, brothers raised For their first outreach activity, Founded 9/13/1997 Congratulations to our brother money and participated in a dia- Eta class sold pink ribbons to bene- Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy and Province III newsletter editor betes walk. We also plan to partici- fit breast cancer research. To make 1460 University Dr. Melinda Albritton on the birth of HPB Bldg. pate in a Walk for the Animals in the transition into our Brotherhood her baby boy last semester! Winchester, VA 22601 the coming months. Our annual a little easier, the current brothers Check out our chapter’s new Delta Xi chapter started the rose sale for Valentine’s Day was a organized a big brother/big sister website at http://www.stratosis. school year with the Greek huge success. This year we sold project. We randomly paired each com/portfolio/kappapsi/. Olympics, an annual event to wel- more than 800 roses. Brothers plan active member with a new initiate. —Zara Risoldi come new students, held in collabo- on participating in various health Brothers were encouraged to ask ration with the university’s Phi Delta Pi fairs this semester and continue to questions, answer questions, and Delta Chi and Kappa Epsilon chap- Texas Tech University clean up our adopted highway. provide guidance. The project was a ters. In September, 17 members Founded 11/14/1997 —Debbie Float great success and we’ve all made represented our chapter in the School of Pharmacy new friends. American Diabetes Association’s 1300 S. Coulter Street The chapter has also been work- Walk for Diabetes and raised more Amarillo, TX 79106 ing diligently on several activities. than $800 for the cause. We also Last year, Delta Pi brothers and We sponsored one boy and one girl continue our fund-raising efforts for their families celebrated the holi- for the Christmas Angels program. the victims of Hurricane Katrina. days together. For Thanksgiving, We purchased Christmas gifts for In November, Delta Xi brothers we held a potluck dinner with them to make their holidays a little hosted their annual bonfire celebra- turkey and all the trimmings. For happier. tion. The festivities included a chili Christmas, brothers were encour- During February 13-17, we once cook-off, horror movies, a haunted aged to participate in the annual again conducted a Lexicomp sale walk in the woods, and lots and lots ornament exchange. campus-wide. Lexi-Clinical Suite of s’mores. Many thanks to faculty Delta Pi chapter is helping the and Lexi-Complete for PDAs were brother Dr. Wendell Combest who school of pharmacy organize a made available to students at dis- offered up his farm, as well as health fair. Brothers will provide counted prices. Each year, everyone who worked to make this counseling and materials to pro- Midwestern University sends stu- a special event! mote osteoporosis awareness and dents from all different programs to Also in November, Delta Xi par- learn how to perform heel scans to Guatemala for a relief effort. In ticipated in KidVention, a local sci- screen for this disorder. preparation, one of the duties that ence expo for middle-school chil- Members of Delta Pi are training must be completed is the packag- dren. In December, we hosted the and honing our skills so we’re pre- ing of medications to take on the Eugene V. White Distinguished pared for Texas Tech’s annual trip. We would like to thank Jessica Lecture Series, featuring Dr. Bruce showdown between Kappa Psi and Wilson for participating in this activity on behalf of Delta Sigma McWhinney of Cardinal Health. We Phi Delta Chi. That’s right, the Gamma Chi’s Crystal Shaw, chapter. also got together for a Christmas bowling tournament is almost here. Josh Ghiringhelli, and Lindsey On March 15, we held a blood gift exchange party before the year This year, PDC is going down! Berlinghoff at the “homemade drive with United Blood Services. ended. —Jessicia Trojacek cookies and ’80s night” rush.

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dinner. We are forming teams for picture with a “Russell” (for Russell Relay for Life and look forward to Military Academy), presenting a another successful Habitat for red carnation to their big sib, and Humanity project. taking a group picture on a football Delta Upsilon would like to con- field. They were also required to gratulate brothers Justin obtain the signatures of active Sotomayor and Melanie Jones, and brothers in their pledge book and Jeremy Blum and Morgan receive counseling on the appropri- McLeod, who are engaged to be ate use of KY jelly by one of our married. Congratulations to Grand Council Deputies, Dr. Woo. Brother Steve Chalhub and his In addition to these activities, our wife, Tracey, who were united in pledges held a hypertension March. We would also like to con- screening in January that screened gratulate our graduate brothers more than 60 people within a cou- who will be missed, as they are an ple of hours. During this screening, integral part of our family. patients took a risk assessment sur- —Javier Alvarado vey, had their blood pressure taken, and received a professional consul- Delta Phi tation by one of the pledges. The University of California pledge class also planned, set up, Delta Phi pledges (L–R) Angela Tron, Jennifer Tran, Anh-thu Ha at the at San Diego pledges toga party for the actives. and threw a toga party in February Founded 8/8/2003 for the active brothers, which 9500 Gilman Dr. proved to be a much-needed break Many brothers donated blood as ern Utah to enjoy a day of snow- La Jolla, CA 92093-09657 from what has been a very busy well as recruited others throughout boarding and skiing. Brothers had Winter quarter was an extremely quarter. the community. Several Saturdays a blast getting away from the pres- busy time for Delta Phi chapter, Following the completion of their in March and April have been com- sures of school, especially the filled with social, professional, and required events and tasks, the mitted to Habitat for Humanity. Our dreaded infectious disease block. fund-raising events. We designed pledges spent the evening of chapter has participated in the pro- The brothers returned with lifted two new Kappa Psi-Delta Phi T- February 21 completing Delta Phi’s gram many times, and we look for- spirits, wind-burned faces, and shirts so we can continue to display annual scavenger hunt. This scav- ward to dedicating our time and our tired, bruised bodies…but no bro- our Kappa Psi pride. We’re also enger hunt led pledge groups of shovels once again! ken bones! having Kappa Psi neckties made as four people in a race around San An ongoing project that has been Dinner at the Elephant Bar in the a fund-raiser. Watch for opportuni- Diego to locations that are impor- under development is a tutoring Green Valley Ranch District and a ties to order them should the sam- tant to our local history. Active program for our fellow members. night of music and dancing at ples turn out well! We also sold brothers were stationed at each Many students have expressed an Fados, an Irish pub, was another pharmacy drug cards to our fellow location, and pledges needed to interest, both in tutoring others and fun night for Delta Tau brothers. students. answer a question about Kappa Psi in being tutored. We anticipate this —Michelle Gregory Since our last article, we threw to obtain the clue to the next loca- will be a beneficial way to assist our our planned Willy Wonka-themed tion. The first pledge team to com- brothers in pharmacy school. Delta Upsilon HannaKwanaRamadas Eve party Palm Beach Atlantic University plete the scavenger hunt was Finally, many of our brothers following the pinning of our pledge rewarded with Jamba Juice gift made their way to Las Vegas for the Founded 5/3/2003 class. There was a full-size choco- cards, while the last place team had Province IX assembly meeting. School of Pharmacy late fountain with dipping foods, the wonderful opportunity to sing —Valerie Smith 901 South Flager Dr. desert wines, and the Willy Wonka West Palm Beach, FL 33401-6505 Like a Virgin for brothers after their movie playing on the wall. Candy, Initiation Ceremony. (The entire Delta Tau The brothers of Delta Upsilon decorations, and great music University of Southern Nevada pledge class is encouraged to show are pleased to have welcomed 15 rounded out an evening that was an support for their fellow pledges and Founded 1/10/2003 new members this year: Matt absolute smash. Invitations to the join in.) Nevada College of Pharmacy Bamber, David Brown, Julio party and pinning were in the form Immediately after the scavenger 11 Sunset Way Camacho, Jennifer Cortez, Henderson, NV 89014 of handmade Kappa Psi chocolate hunt, the pledge class completed a Christine Duong, Jaqueline bars containing golden tickets cre- 100-point “final examination” on Delta Tau brothers had a blast Eastwood, Chris Foster, Katie ated by brothers Elizabeth Sarles, Kappa Psi. All 34 pledges who took spreading holiday cheer at our holi- Franey, Ryan Howerton, Kari Robert Mancini, Sanaz Farhadian, the exam proved to have an out- day party before heading off for Kachmar, David La, Thao and Brandon Mutrux. standing understanding of Kappa winter break. The party, hosted by Nguyen, Michael Nunes, Shaeli Since that party, chaplain Russell Psi, and as a result, Delta Phi was Brother Daniel Asarch, included a Peterson, and Zach Scholl. We Mason spearheaded what turned proud to initiate a record 34 brother gift exchange, and lots of selected only the best to represent out to be an excellent pledge quar- pledges as new brothers on good food and company. Brothers our great Fraternity and expect ter. We had biweekly pledge meet- February 28. Following Initiation, really enjoyed visiting with current great things from our new brothers. ings where the pledges were taught we celebrated at Dave and Buster’s Kappa Psi brothers as well as meet- After our recently held elections, and quizzed on Kappa Psi’s history, with our new brothers: AJ Ryan, ing and reuniting with Delta Tau some of our new brothers have and also decoded memos in Greek Andrew Chang, Andrew alumni. taken on leadership positions and created by sergeant at arms Robert Urquhart, Angela Tran, Anh-thu Snowboarding was the next big look to be promising officers. Mancini. The pledge memos Ha, Austin Oen, Diem Nguyen, adventure for Delta Tau chapter. This year has been a busy one as instructed them on more Kappa Psi Dixit Bhakta, Elysia Au, Emi About 15 brothers traveled together we prepare to host our golf tourna- history, symbolism, and also had Minejima, Isabel Rivas, Ivy to Brian Head Ski Resort in south- ment and our annual graduation them perform tasks like taking a Beck, Jennifer Lai, Jennifer

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Tran, Jessica Lee, Jim Connor, when Grand Regent Anthony After ringing in the New Year, Province VIII John Robertson, Julia McElvain, Palmieri III made an official visit to the chapter conducted its first rush Greetings from your Province Justin Hoffman, Karla Choy, the students at South University. week. We started off by hosting an VIII brothers! There’s not a lot to Lannie Duong, Laura Tsu, Leslie Grand Regent Palmieri shared icebreaker over appetizers at Tybee report as we are between Province Smithson, Michelle Ho, Nasim many stories about Kappa Psi, but Island Beach. The next night, we assemblies, but we do have a cou- Ghafouri, Nicole Reynolds, Nina they all had one recurring theme: hosted a barbeque at Skidaway ple of ongoing projects. Haste, Paige Pancoast, Patrick brotherhood. His visit not only Island State Park, followed by a Cardiovascular disease kills Chung, Sara Aghassy, Shawna excited us about Kappa Psi, but night of bowling. We then conduct- many Americans, and most likely Kobayashi, Sheri VanOsdol, Son made us want to be part of Kappa ed an interview night where the affects some of our family mem- Nguyen, and Tricia Gumabon. Psi and start a chapter at South rushees got to interview the broth- bers, friends, and Kappa Psi broth- We very much look forward to get- University. ers of Delta Omega to get to know ers. Therefore, the Health ting to know our new brothers even Brother Greg “Batman” us and Kappa Psi better. Finally, we Promotion and Education better. With such a large and active McKeever, former Gamma Phi wrapped up the week with a tradi- Committee of Province VIII decid- addition to our already strong chap- pledge master and member of tional lo country boil hosted by our ed at our fall assembly to change ter, we can expect to continue to Georgia Grad, volunteered to be our GCD brother, Curt Jones. Rush our Province project from blood grow in history, tradition, and pledge master and prepared us for week turned out to be a great suc- pressure screenings to cardiovascu- brotherhood. Initiation. Under his direction, we cess and produced 20 pledges for lar health promotion. We hope that —Brandon Mutrux participated in a T-shirt fund-raiser the chapter. by promoting cardiovascular health for the chapter. With the funds gen- Over the next few months, Delta through numerous screenings, Delta Omega erated from the sale, we were able Omega will hold several chapter blood pressure checks, and other South University to plan and host a banquet for the fund-raisers, culminating in a golf promotional means that we can Founded 0/0/2006 presentation of our charter. tournament in June. In addition, the help educate the community about The founding brothers of Delta chapter is taking an active role in the importance of heart disease pre- What do we put here, Johnny? Omega have been hard at work the community by planning and vention. since their initiation to the Order. participating in several philanthrop- Secondly, as a Province, we’re Greetings from Savannah, Shortly after receiving their charter, ic events that will benefit various reviewing and restructuring our Georgia, home of Kappa Psi’s brothers participated in an Angel organizations. Province VIII risk management pol- newest collegiate chapter! The Tree program through the Depart- Finally, our chapter recently saw icy to help chapters in providing weekend of December 10, 2005, ment of Family and Children’s the creation of its own website. adequate and essential risk man- was the dawn of a new era for Services of Savannah to help a Since January, we’ve worked to agement in everything they do. Last Kappa Psi, Province IV, and the poverty-stricken family. The family build a website chronicling broth- but not least, we’re anxiously await- brothers of Delta Omega as we all we adopted has five kids who live ers’ activities and events, as well as ing the spring 2006 conclave in saw the possibilities. The lessons of with their mother. The children’s serving as a valuable resource tool. Omaha, Nebraska, hosted by Beta brotherhood leading up to and fol- ages range from 3 to 14 years. To The website can be accessed at Nu. lowing our Initiation are lessons make sure the children had every- www.kydeltaomega.org. —Deanna McDanel learned and will always be remem- thing they wanted, we held a —Christina Futch, Derek Stranton bered. Christmas social for the school of Province IX Our road to brotherhood some- pharmacy, which required a gift Province IV Province IX brothers continue to times felt like sitting on a cactus in donation to enter. While the scope Province IV would like to express take the Province to new heights. the desert, but after nine months of of our first philanthropy project was our gratitude to the brothers of The New Year marked the first petitioning, planning, and pledging, small, it had a profound impact on Delta Iota chapter at Florida A&M anniversary of our Province website we received a charter for our chap- this family, and every child’s University for hosting our winter and Yahoo Group. Our growing ter. It all started on March 15, 2005, Christmas wish came true. conclave. We would also like to website provides an opportunity to thank guests David Maszkiewicz, share information about our Claudio Faria, Andrew Frasco, and Province with brothers across the Province III satrap Stephanie world. It also unites our Province as Stichert for attending. Discussed at brothers collectively maintain the the meeting was the possibility of site by keeping it up-to-date. Since reviving the Birmingham Graduate its release, our website has doubled chapter. in size, encompassing more than 40 Our summer conclave will be pages. held July 7–9, hosted by Gamma Province IX brothers are working Psi. The brothers of Gamma Sigma on two more projects to strengthen at the University of Florida will host our presence in cyberspace. One a charity golf tournament. may be found on the homepage of Congratulations are in order for our website. “Meet the Brothers” the new Province officers: satrap, will showcase brothers in our Scott Fleming; vice satrap, Daniel Province. Various brothers from Welch; secretary, Elliot Richardson; each Province IX chapter will be treasurer, Jeremie Johnson; parlia- featured every month. The second mentarian, Jason Karnes; chaplain, project under construction is an David Brown; historian, Adam Key; online photo library that will serve newsletter editor, Jonathon Shuler; as Province IX’s pictorial history and webmaster, Jeremiah and may be accessed through our McKinley. website. Albums will be dedicated Delta Phi brothers and roommates Robert Mancini, Elizabeth Sarles, and —Adam Key Brandon Mutrux at the pledges scavenger hunt and final exam. to each Province event and chapter.

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Be on the lookout as these projects are developed. — Kristl Tom Ada Graduate The Ada Grad chapter held a meeting in Columbus to discuss future meeting locations and events for brothers and our families. We also had a small contingent attend the Province V assembly in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Our next meet- ing will be in the Dayton area, and we’re looking at holding a few social events at Columbus Clippers games this spring and summer. We invite all brothers in the area and those who may be traveling through to contact us for more information on these events. You can visit our new and improved website at www.adagrad.org, or con- tact Brother Bob Hope at BHOP- Brothers at the Province IX assembly at the University of South Nevada. [email protected], or Brother Cameron Van Dyke at [email protected] for further Buffalo Graduate information. Greetings from the brothers of —Cameron Van Dyke Buffalo Grad! We recently hosted two important brotherly functions. Arizona Graduate In September, we hosted a barbe- People think of snow gently cue at regent Matt Sciara’s house falling from the sky when picturing for the Gamma Iota pledges. This the typical weather during has become an annual event where Christmas. Not us. But warm, dry we provide food and refreshments conditions did not stop brothers for the pledges, talk about the from enjoying Christmas. Brother importance of brotherhood, and Lonny Allis opened his home for hopefully show them that Kappa Psi the annual holiday celebration in really is for life. We had a great the desert. Brothers saw and time with the four pledges. Buffalo enjoyed the return of Sneaky Santa. Grad brothers were also present for The party lasted into the early the initiation of these new brothers hours on Christmas Day. into Gamma Iota chapter. With the Arizona Cardinals barely The Gamma Zeta pledges hanging out together at Province IV Winter In December, we braved the missing the playoffs, brothers tem- Conclave. western New York weather to porarily turned their attention to sponsor our annual Buffalo Bills them from having a good time. The annual Mu/Boston Grad Smoker. Scottsdale, Arizona. Hometown tailgating event. More than 70 banquet was filled with some tear- It’s going to be held at Spinnellis favorite Phil Mickelson was defend- brothers gathered for a cookout ful goodbyes for longtime Gamma restaurant in Saugus, ing his FBR Open title at the TPC of and watched a somewhat disap- Eta GCD Craig Johnston. Arizona Massachusetts. This is our biggest Scottsdale. As the FBR Open drew pointing showing against the Grad wants Province X know that event of the year, and it always pro- to a close and Mickelson’s hopes of Denver Broncos. Proceeds from we’ll take care of Craig when he vides a great forum for grads and retaining his title dwindled, broth- tickets were divided between makes the move to Arizona and collegians to get together and share ers joined a handful of Beta Kappa Buffalo Grad and Gamma Iota, and Province IX. in the Brotherhood. Any brother and Delta Epsilon alumni to cheer a good time was had by all. who has ever attended one of our on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Thanks —Kristl Tom and Brett Rathi This spring we will once again Smokers knows what I am talking to Denice Frette-Turk for hosting host a free CE to dues-paying broth- about! the Super Bowl party. Boston Grad ers of Buffalo Grad. More details The snow is finally starting to Mu chapter, along with our help, During Presidents Day weekend, will be coming. If you’re interested melt up here in Boston, and it pledged and initiated 15 new broth- a couple of brothers visited the in joining (or rejoining) Buffalo couldn’t have come sooner. Not too ers into Kappa Psi. I would like to Garden City of Missoula, Montana, Grad, please visit http://groups. much news up this way, but we do congratulate them and welcome to attend the annual Province X yahoo.com/group/kappapsibuffalo- have a few things in the works. them into our Brotherhood. We are meeting. Brothers Bonita Shin and grad. Dues are only $10 per year, Boston is scheduled to host the very proud of them and look for- Brett Rathi traveled north to sup- and we meet the last Monday of Province I formal meeting, and ward to growing in the Fraternity port the Province for which Bonita every month. served as supervisor for the past we’re all working diligently to with them. —Erin Walsh two years. They proved that not ensure a successful event. As —Erick Sousa even record-setting cold could stop always, we’re making plans for our

28 MASK OF KAPPA PSI PHARMACEUTICAL FRATERNITY N Spring 2006 Photo Album

Chapter functions and Province gatherings allow brothers to network with some of the most influential people in pharmacy.

Rho Chapter girls get to know Past Satrap Lynette Weil at the Province VII Assembly.

Gamma Zeta brothers from Samford prepare for their road trip to the Province IV Winter Conclave.

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Minnesota Graduate Rhode Island. After a delicious Minnesota Grad kicked off the meal and much fellowship, the fol- year with a social outing to the lowing officers were elected: Murder Mystery Dinner Theater on regent, Anthony DelSignore; vice March 11. Sandy Johnson orga- regent, Mike Muller; secretary, nized a whodunit extravaganza that Brian Musiak; treasurer, John centered on The Svensanos: A Grossomanides; chaplain, Henry Norwegian Mafia Mystery. In addi- Pedro; and historian, Karl Kehrle. tion, our annual Breezy Point week- We trust that the newly elected offi- end with Epsilon will take place cers will do their best to maintain May 19-21. Brothers rent a huge the high ideals of our beloved log mansion for a weekend of Fraternity. brotherhood, which provides a wel- PGC brothers remain very active come break from work and a cele- in pharmacy. Brother Adam bration of the end of the semester Pesaturo is doing a pharmacy prac- for students. tice residency with the University Philanthropy is going strong in of Kentucky. Dave Worthen fin- Minnesota. We continue to support Brothers Alexia Rendon, Nancy Dunseth, and Jennifer Cantrell celebrate at ished his Ph.D. at the University of our two collegiate chapters Delta Pi’s monthly birthday dinner. Kentucky and is enrolled in law (Epsilon and Delta Psi) with a school in the same state. On the scholarship and award fund. We East Coast, Brother Fletcher nated. Brothers bonded, talked of also came out. They were accompa- provide two $500 awards for a first- Nehring lives in Easthampton, their battle scars, and all left happy nied by Drs. Wayne Lam, Henry and second-year student from Massachusetts, and works at that they had participated. Look for Chan, Doug Chang, Ominder either chapter based on their Cooley Dickson Hospital in more events to come. Mehta, Adam and Beth Kaye, Fraternity contributions. Also, we Northhampton, Massachusetts, as a On January 28, the annual San Derek Kadoya, Moe Aghassibake, award $200 each to the editors of staff pharmacist. Newlywed Nick Joaquin Pharmacist Association Mike and Nora Pastrick, Derrick PharmaCOPA, the U of M College Roy, who got married in New Crab Feed was held at the Church Egi, Pat Chan, Roger Santos, Kenny of Pharmacy annual. Finally, three Hampshire in October, is a pharma- of the Presentation in Stockton, Morin, Sunny Bains, Chris and $2,000 scholarships are given to cy practice resident at Togus California. Two lucky alumni, broth- Theresa Amaral, Reid Kodani, brothers every year who apply and VAMC in Augusta, Maine. Chuck ers Gabe Leung and Mike Pastrick, Justin Sakaguchi, Jeff Joliff, Leland write an essay. We also have gener- Haytaian, also recently married, is each won $1,000 prizes in the raffle Ibarra, Roland Lee, Gabe Leung, al funds available to the chapters to the hospital pharmacist representa- drawing. Other Pacific Grad alumni Thanh and Tracy Nguyen, John and support activities, such as attending tive on the Rhode Island Board of included Samuel Hodges, Donald Carmela Nguyen, Mitch Nagao, Province meetings. We are very Pharmacy. He lives in Simsbuy, Floriddia, Ross and Iris Chang, Mike Evangelista, Michael Cuellar, proud of our strong financial sup- Connecticut. Steve Cofone works at Tom Maez, Peter Koo, Peter Kim, and Aaron and Amy Gates. port for our wonderful collegiate Lawrence and Memorial Hospital in Bradley Hanna, and Scott Spears. Look for the wine tour, pledging, brothers! New London, Connecticut, and On January 30, alumni Mitch and graduation in the coming —Kristi Fecik works per diem at The Westerly Nagao and Roger Santos participat- months. Hospital in Rhode Island. Also in Pacific Graduate ed in Professional Night at the —Derrick Egi Rhode Island, Tom Bunz lives in The beginning of another year school of pharmacy in Stockton. Pittsburgh Graduate North Providence. brought out faces old and new for This event gave students a better Greetings from the Pittsburgh —Karl Kehrle Fraternal bonding. Pacific Graduate idea of what life is like after phar- Graduate chapter! As spring brothers have come out for annual macy school. On February 5, St. Louis Grad approaches, we in Pittsburgh grad events such as the crab feed and Gamma Nu hosted its rush dinner Things are going well for us in St. are planning a renewal of sorts. the rush dinner. Busy lives have at Chez Shari in Manteca, Louis. We recently had a graduate Upcoming meetings will include kept many brothers away, but the California. A large number of alum- meeting with more than 20 gradu- the election of 2006–2007 officers, mention of rush, pledging, and the ni were in attendance for this social ate brothers in attendance. We cele- and further plans for activities with development of another class of gathering. The emcee for the brated the grand opening of the Beta Kappa chapter. We will also be new brothers seems to pique evening was Dr. Samuel Hodges. Graduate Room in the Fraternity looking to plan a summer get- renewed interest in what’s going on He introduced alumni guest speak- house. Our new Grad Room is a together or chapter trip this fall. in the home chapter. ers Dr. Lawrence Brown and Dr. great place to hang out, watch We want to congratulate Beta In January, the brothers of Eric Gupta. Special alumni in atten- sports, or play cards. It really looks Kappa chapter on their 39 new Gamma Nu held a brother retreat dance were Dr. Patrick Catania, amazing. Thanks to everyone who members as well as Delta Epsilon put together by Brother Daniel Oh. who was presented with a plaque put in time and money for the pro- and their five new brothers. This retreat took the brothers paint- for his years of service to the ject. Welcome to the family! As always, balling in Modesto, California. Fraternity, and Dr. Alex (Gene) Some of the graduate brothers anyone interested in joining the Pacific Grad brothers Derrick Egi, Siefert, one of the charter members attended the Province VII meeting Pittsburgh Grad chapter can con- Samuel Hodges, and Brandon of Gamma Nu. Other alumni at the in Lawrence, Kansas. We really tact us at [email protected]. Okaneku joined the collegians and restaurant were Dany Khloth, facul- enjoyed hanging out and visiting We welcome all brothers! suited up for battle. Brother ty members Donald Floriddia, with more than 180 brothers. —Dave Maszkiewicz Hodges came ready with his own Richard Abood, and Robert and Please keep our annual Float Trip attire and gun. No one was segre- Janice Halliwell, along with dean Providence Graduate in mind as you plan your summer. gated once it was time to shoot. A Phil Oppenheimer and his wife, The Providence Graduate chap- It will be in July and is always a variety of teams took on each other, Teri. Potential faculty brothers ter held its annual dinner meeting good time! competing to be the last ones elimi- Denis Meerdink and Rajul Patel at Outback Steakhouse in Warwick, —Julie Peradotto

30 MASK OF KAPPA PSI PHARMACEUTICAL FRATERNITY N Spring 2006 The Final Word

What if I had joined Phi Delta Chi?

Let me start by saying that after you read this, you may think I’m a heretic, unloyal to our beloved Order. I assure you, that is not the case. I often become philosophical and reflective now that I’m a past Grand Regent and have an AARP card. This is an essay on one such introspection. In the late 1960s, I became a brother of Kappa Psi. It was to be the most important decision in my professional life. I made friends, had lots of opportunities, was privileged to be your Editor and serve on the Executive Committee, culminating in a term as Grand Regent. It was clear to me at Initiation that Kappa Psi was for me. The University of Rhode Island had an LKS chapter and a Rho Pi Phi chapter, as well as a Kappa Psi chapter. The decision was simple. LKS was all female and Rho Pi Phi was floundering. I was blessed to have Brother Campbell as a mentor, as well as many Kappa Psi faculty mem- bers. It was the right decision to be certain, and one I made without remorse. Now, let’s imagine I had the opportunity to join another pharmacy fraternity. In this theoreti- cal discussion, you can pick which one. I ponder how my life would have been different. Would I have had different role models? To some extent, yes. Then again, many of the people I admire are members of the other fraternities. Would I have had different friends? Probably not, since it was a small school. Would I have had different opportunities to learn by failing and assuming var- ious leadership roles? Of course I would have. Would my place in the profession be different? I think not. What’s important is that I joined a professional fraternity. Kappa Psi was really my only option. Imagine if I was at a school that had a strong Phi Delta Chi, LKS, or KE chapter, and I made the decision to join one of them. I offer to you, my brothers, that my life might have been different. I would not have met all of the Kappa Psi legends that I have been blessed to meet and not only call my brothers, but my friends. I also offer to you my true belief and perhaps somewhat of a confession: I think my professional life would have been just as joyful, fulfilled, and blessed. The important decision was to join a professional fraternity. It is not which professional frater- nity, but rather how you commit yourself to that organization and the profession. While I have never been privy to the inner workings of the other pro- fessional fraternities, I imagine their goals, objectives, and the things they hold important are not much different that those of our beloved Order. Brotherhood, service, and improving the profession are basic to all professional fraternities. We are more alike than different. When you think about it, I think you too would have been pleased with your choice had you joined Phi Delta Chi, Kappa Epsilon, Lambda Kappa Sigma or Rho Pi Phi.

Proud to be your Brother,

Tony Palmieri Past Grand Regent

Spring 2006 N MASK OF KAPPA PSI PHARMACEUTICAL FRATERNITY 31 Kappa Psi making a difference

Regent Meredith Vanderforth gives blood during the Gamma Zeta annual Blood Drive.

Psi brothers Emily Goodman, Cedric Purnell, and Deidra Maxwell help prepare the water station forfor thethe St.St. JudeJude MarathonMarathon on December 3, 2005.

Showing some muscle while preparing to take the plunge. (L-R) Shaunkink, Megan Tolen, Rebecca Wyatt, Jennifer Thomas, Kevin Wright and Neil Ratcliff.

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