FALL 2008 Lambda Kappa Sigma “Promoting the Profession of Pharmacy Since 1913” Something To Talk About… Georgia 2008 GRAND PRESIDENT’S strides this year with 2 major grants to sup- MESSAGE port our CE programs, and have developed The Blue and Gold Triangle Of ongoing relationships with several com- Lambda Kappa Sigma by Sharon Brown panies. However, we have a long way to Published by This is going to be a go to maximize our potential for financial Lambda Kappa Sigma Fraternity investment in the Fraternity to accomplish P.O. Box 570 challenging and excit- Muskego, WI 53150-0570 ing biennium for our goals. 800-LKS-1913 Lambda Kappa Sigma! Perhaps the most significant goal for [email protected] And I am honored as me, personally, is that of leadership. Ken Editor well as humbled that Christine Perry Blanchard described leadership as a “high- you have placed your er calling”. He said: Leading at a higher Editorial Advisory Committee trust in me to serve the Cherokee Layson-Wolf, Chair level is the process of achieving worthwhile Fraternity as Grand President. As I step Ruth Brown Nancy Horst results while acting with respect, care, and Francine Farnsworth Lisa Rodriguez into this role, I would like to thank Jennifer fairness for the well-being of all involved. Rhodes, who has provided leadership dur- Contributors It’s only when you realize that it’s not Jennifer Brandt Sharon Brown ing the past biennium with consistency, about you that you begin to lead at a higher Avis Ericson Christine Grass integrity, and steadfast determination to level. As I endeavor to lead at a higher always do what is right for the Fraternity, Jennifer Rhodes Tiffany Self level, and to be sure this biennium is not regardless of how difficult the actions may about me, I ask each of you to keep in mind 2008-2010 Grand Council Grand President be. She has demonstrated grace during our that as leaders, your membership in LKS is Sharon Brown celebrations as well as our challenges, and also not about you. It’s about us. When any Grand Vice President has been instrumental in strengthening the of us succeeds, we all succeed. We are all for Alumni foundation upon which our future suc- leaders – whether in our personal, profes- Jennifer Brandt cesses can be built. Grand Vice President sional, or spiritual lives. It’s important for for Collegiates In my address to the convention body, us as leaders to walk the talk – to become Elicia Fauvel I discussed what I feel are three critical living symbols of our organization’s value Grand Vice President concepts in building the foundation for our system. Take a moment to read the Creed for Development of Lambda Kappa Sigma. This is at the LuShawna Lawson success as we move forward on our journey Grand Treasurer from Good to Great: growth, financial sta- heart of our fraternity’s value system. I Tiffany Self bility, and leadership. challenge you to Think Big! Act Big! Be Big! Grand Secretary in supporting the programs of LKS – the Sandra Mullen The authors of the book “Whale Done” Educational Trust, Project HOPE, and our Past Grand President made the following statement: What we Jennifer Rhodes Women’s Health Issue. Remember that give our attention to, grows. How does great opportunities often disguise them- Regional Supervisors this apply to LKS? I interpret it to mean selves in small tasks. New England-Marina Grgas that if we give our attention to our mem- North East-Stephanie Guzman bers, really focus on meeting the needs of LKS has an incredible history and a bright Mid Atlantic-Anisa Nurbhai our members, LKS will continue to grow. future. However, if we dwell only on “what Central-Dorothea Andrews We should not continue to grow simply was” or “what will be”, we miss the power Southern-Lisa Rodriguez of what is. LKS is the professional organi- Western-Kathy Huff because there are more women entering the profession than men. We should not grow zation of choice for women in pharmacy. Alumni Supervisor simply because there are more colleges of LKS is improving its organizational perfor- Marina Fridman pharmacy opening around the nation. Our mance every year. LKS is strategically situ- growth must be based on the recruitment ated to take a leading role in demonstrating LKS International Office Executive Director of individuals who understand who we a commitment to the values professional Joan Rogala, CAE fraternal organizations embrace. Member are, who agree with what we stand for, Professional Fraternity Association and are willing to participate in the work You get from people what you expect. College Fraternity Editors Association of the Fraternity as well as the benefits. During this biennium, I challenge you to The mission of the Fraternity is to promote Great vision without great people is irrel- expect nothing less than excellence – from the profession of pharmacy among women and evant. Slow growth with great people will advance women within the profession by devel- collegiate chapters, from members appoint- oping its members as individuals and leaders provide greater viability than rapid growth ed to councils and committees, and espe- through the support of fellow members while with mediocre people. cially from your elected leadership. encouraging a high standard of professional eth- ics and scholarship. Your Fraternity, through the efforts of sev- As I strive to lead at a higher level, I Publication eral generations of Grand Councils, has look forward to improved communication The Blue and Gold Triangle is the official reached a point where we can evaluate publication of Lambda Kappa Sigma Pharmacy with all of our members through expanded Fraternity and is published semi annually. It is financial statements with both eyes open. Website capabilities and targeted publica- distributed to all dues paid members, patrons, And I can honestly say that we are get- tions. I encourage each of you to openly honorary members and numerous pharmacy ting better every year at what Normal schools and Greek organizations. Deadlines: provide your input, opinions, and sugges- February 15 and October 15. Postmaster: please Vincent Peale said was a secret to success: tions to Grand Council or the International send address changes to Lambda Kappa Sigma, Think Big! Act Big! Be Big! By continuing Office regarding the operation, conduct, W179 S6769 Muskego Drive, Muskego, WI 53150. Printed in the USA. to think of LKS as “just” a fraternity, we and activities of the fraternity. Get on the limit our ability to seek recognition, and bus! Be a driving force in our continued thus financial investment from one of our journey from Good to Great! We’re well closest allies – industry. We made very big on our way! 2 NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY Avis J. Ericson, Pharm. D. Chair, LKS Trust Liaison Committee On November 15th, 1986, the first National But, why do we give? Because -- Philanthropy Day was celebrated. Roget’s Thesaurus uses words like altruism, • There is a need; humanitarian, charitable, and unselfish • We have abundant resources to describe philanthropy. The extent of that others do not have; such charity ranges from the grandiose • We believe in the mission and to more modest and intimate in scope. values of a particular group or Names like Rockefeller, Getty, Carnegie, institution; and Gates come to mind when we think • We want to invest in the future of major gifts. But there are others – lots of others – who have the resources to give and leave the world better than and the desire to support a cause in which it is now; they believe. All of us who give are phi- • We seek recognition for our lanthropists. generosity -- or prefer Individuals, groups, and the nation anonymity; respond to calls for help in times of famine, • Someone helped us when we flood, and earthquakes as well as to man- were in need; made disasters. From the Book of Acts, “It • As a group of donors, we can be is more blessed to give than to receive”, to much more powerful than a the words of John D. Rockefeller, “Think single individual; and -- of giving not only as a duty but as a privilege”, our hearts are inspired to give Because we are asked. generously – but why? On behalf of the LKS Educational Trust, I • Many members donating with a The roots of philanthropy go very deep. In encourage you to give generously to fur- singular purpose empowers the 1638 John Harvard bequeathed his library ther the mission of the philanthropic arm gifts to grow and multiply and half of his estate to a newly founded of our fraternity. beyond what a single individual school in Cambridge, MA. Not to be out- • Our members have financial can do; and -- done, Elihu Yale sent gifts to the Collegiate need while studying for the The first Educational Trust appeal letter School of Connecticut in 1715-1718; guess profession; of our new biennium is now in the mail what name that school is now known by? • We have resources to share; and we ask you for your help in support- Each of us can identify other such bequests • We believe in our fraternity, its ing the LKS Educational Grants program. to colleges and universities that now per- Educational Trust, and their Increasing the number and size of available petuate the name of the donor. missions and values; grants is my main priority for the future. Over the years, benefactors have helped • Investing in the future – and This is an achievable goal, but only with create orphanages, hospitals, Gallaudet especially education – reaps your help. The power of all of us doing School for the Deaf, the Red Cross, tangible rewards; whatever we can, will work wonders.