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HISTORY AT A GLANCE MEMBERSHIP

Phi was organized in March, 1965 on There are four membership categories: student, faculty, alumni and honorary the campus of , by Charles Thomas, then a student, with the approval of the The collegiate chapter is the center of PLS faculty of the School of Pharmacy. Following a two- activity. LAMBDA year probationary period, the Auburn University Student Senate granted a charter to the Society on Each chapter has established a process to October 3, 1967. The Phi National recognize individuals of the highest moral and Fraternity was legally incorporated in Lee County, ethical character deserving of acknowledgement SIGMA Alabama on June 28, 1968. That same year, the in accordance with the national constitution and bylaws of the society. name “” was registered with the U.S. Bureau of Patents and Copyrights in Prospective members are nominated on the National Pharmacy Washington, D.C. basis of their demonstration of dedication, service and leadership in the advancement of Leadership Society The Phi Lambda Sigma National Office was moved pharmacy. from Auburn University to , Georgia in 1992. In 1996, the National Office relocated from Atlanta Nomination for all membership categories is to the campus of the University Of Tennessee generated from present members of the society. College Of Pharmacy in Memphis, Tennessee. In Membership is life-long. 1999, the Society relocated to the -Kansas City School of Pharmacy, where it makes its current home. PHI LAMBDA SIGMA AWARDS During the Phi Lambda Sigma 35th anniversary celebration, Charles Thomas was formally ALMNUS OF THE YEAR AWARD recognized as its founder. The Leadership Challenge AFPE FIRST YEAR GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP competition was renamed to honor Pharmacist CHARLES THOMAS LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE Thomas’ foresight of the importance to acknowledge CHAPTER MEMBER OF THE YEAR and foster leadership development in pharmacy CHAPTER OF THE YEAR AWARD  students and pharmacists equal to that of scholastic FOUNDERS AWARD achievement. OUTSTANDING CHAPTER ADVISOR AWARD MISSION: To foster and PROCTER & GAMBLE NATIONAL LEADER AWARD recognize leaders and support leadership

Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Leadership Society commitment. Mary . Euler, PharmD Executive Director 2300 MacCorkle SE Founded in 1965 Charleston, WV 25304 Phone: 304-357-4860 Auburn University www.philambdasigma.org Chapter PURPOSE ESTABLISHED CHAPTERS ESTABLISHED CHAPTERS, CONT.

Phi Lambda Sigma promotes the development of Alpha Auburn University 1965 University of Pittsburg 1993 Beta Samford University 1971 Beta University of Iowa 1993 leadership qualities, especially among pharmacy Mercer University 1974 Beta Oregon State University 1994 students. By peer recognition, the Society Delta University of Georgia 1974 Beta University of Missouri-Kansas 1994 encourages participation in all pharmacy activities. Epsilon University of North Carolina 1976 City Zeta University of South Carolina 1979 Beta University of Puerto Rico 1994 Since membership crosses fraternal and Eta 1980 Beta 1994 organizational lines, the Society does not compete Theta University of Tennessee 1980 Beta Long Island University 1995 with other pharmacy organizations. Iota 1980 Beta Lambda University of Maryland 1996 Kappa Ohio Northern University 1981 Beta Temple University 1998 Lambda Rutgers University 1982 Beta Virginia Commonwealth 2000 Phi Lambda Sigma recognizes and promotes Mu University of Rhode Island 1982 University leadership. Members are selected by peer Nu The University of Toledo 1983 Beta University of Nebraska 2001 Xi St. John’s University 1983 Beta SUNY – Buffalo 2001 recognition. No greater honor can be bestowed upon Omicron Albany College of Pharmacy 1983 Beta Texas Tech 2001 an individual than to be recognized as a leader by Pi 1985 Beta Howard University 2001 one’s peers. Such recognition instills and enhances Rho University of the Pacific 1986 Beta Sigma Florida A & M 2001 Sigma Massachusetts College of 1987 Beta Midwestern University - 2001 self-confidence, encourages the less active student to Pharmacy Glendale a more active role and promotes greater effort Tau Ferris State University 1987 Beta 2002 toward the advancement of pharmacy. Upsilon University of Houston 1988 Beta Phi Shenandoah University 2002 Phi University of Southern 1988 Beta Medical University of South 2002 California Carolina Chi 1988 Beta Wilkes University 2003 Psi University of Texas 1988 Beta Nevada College of Pharmacy 2003 at Austin Gamma Alpha University of New Mexico 2003 Omega Nova Southern University 1989 Gamma Beta Loma Linda University 2004 Alpha Alpha Idaho State University 1989 Gamma Gamma Massachusetts College of Pharmacy- 2004 Alpha Beta University of Mississippi 1989 Worcester Alpha Gamma University of Connecticut 1989 Gamma Delta South University 2005 Alpha Delta Xavier University 1990 Gamma Epsilon Midwestern University – Chicago 2005 GOALS 1990 Gamma Zeta Palm Beach Atlantic University 2005 Alpha Zeta Campbell University 1990 Gamma Eta Philadelphia College of Pharmacy 2005 Alpha Eta 1990 Gamma Theta Wingate University 2006 1. Ensure the continuing availability of student Alpha Theta St. Louis College of Pharmacy 1990 Gamma Iota LECOM School of Pharmacy 2006 and practitioner leaders for the profession of Alpha Iota University of Illinois 1990 Gamma Kappa Northeastern University 2007 Alpha Kappa South Dakota State University 1990 Gamma Lambda Pacific University of Oregon 2008 pharmacy. Alpha Lambda North Dakota State University 1991 Gamma Mu Texas A & M University 2008 Alpha Mu Creighton University 1991 Gamma Nu Western University of the Health 2009 2. Acknowledge leadership achievement and Alpha Nu University of Wyoming 1991 Sciences Alpha Xi University of Colorado 1991 Gamma Xi University of Incarnate Word 2009 award membership to leaders recommended by Alpha Omicron University of Cincinnati 1991 Gamma Omicron Touro University 2009 the Society. Alpha Pi Texas Southern University 1991 Gamma Pi LECOM School of Pharmacy – 2009 Alpha Rho 1991 Bradenton Alpha Sigma 1991 Gamma Rho East Tennessee State University 2009 3. Enhance the talent, skill and effectiveness of Alpha Tau 1992 Gamma Sigma Union University 2010 leaders for the profession of pharmacy. Alpha Upsilon Drake University 1993 Gamma Tau University of Southern Nevada - 2010 Alpha Phi 1993 Jordan University of Utah 1993 Gamma Phi Northeastern Ohio Universities 2010 4. Support and encourage sustained leadership Alpha Psi Southwestern Oklahoma State 1993 College of Medicine and Pharmacy commitment. Alpha Omega Northeast Louisiana University 1993 Beta Alpha University of Wisconsin 1993 Beta Beta University of California 1993 Francisco Beta Gamma University of Washington 1993