SPRING 2006 TTHEHE 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 4 MASK OF KAPPA PSI PHARMACEUTICAL FRATERNITY N Spring 2006 Chapter 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.