Building a Better Brotherhood

51st Grand Council Convention

San Diego, California
August 5-9, 2003



Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity held its 51st Grand Council Convention at the Hyatt Islandia Hotel and Marina in totally awesome San Diego, California. The Convention Chairman was Dr. Anthony Palmieri (Grand Vice Regent) and was hosted by Province IX.

The lure of the California coast and San Diego's wonderful weather brought 401 persons (259 collegians, 114 graduates and 28 guests, spouses & children), to Southern California, making this the second largest Grand Council Convention in Kappa Psi history.
The brothers of Kappa Psi wish to extend a special thanks to the following companies for their support of the Grand Council Convention;

K-Mart Rite Aid Save-On Walgreens Wal-Mart


      The convention was preceeded by another 3-nite, 2-day cruise ("Take Two") sponsored by the Southwestern Graduate Chapter. The brothers left from Los Angeles at 4pm on the 1st [Friday]), traveled south to Ensenada, Mexico, where they spent the day touring the city. Some of the brothers visited El Bufadora (the blowhole), others went into town to shop and a few went to the beach and rented ATV's. Sunday was spent @ sea having a good time just lying around. We returned to LA on Monday morning. A number of the brothers then caught the Coastal Flyer, which traveled along the coast, down to San Diego.
     The Executive Committee was introduced by Past Grand Regent, Dr. Norm Campbell. The convention was presided over by Grand Regent, Dr. Craig Johnston. The keynote address was given by Past Grand Regent and Grand Historian Emeritus, Dr. Dewey D. Garner. His address concerned "leadership" and the traits that many of the great leaders possessed. He also mentioned the great opportunities that Kappa Psi offers the brothers. He suggested they take leadership roles which would certainly assist them in their careers.

     Following the Key Note Address, the Credentials and Resolutions Committees were introduced. Brother Dave Maszkiewicz, Grand Counselor went over the house rules and asked that any noisy electronics be turned off while in the meetings. The candidates were then introduced by Norm Campbell and each was given five minutes to introduce themselves. Raffle announcements were made by brother Mike Starvaggi, indicating that at this convention, there would be a 50/50 raffle. Following the opening session, the brothers enjoyed the "South of the Border" welcoming reception held outside the Islandia Grill.

Convention Committees
Credentials Raffle
Charles Carden - ChairMike Starvaggi - Chair
Jean StarvaggiTracy anderson
Robert MagarianPaul Cyprus
Cameron VanDykeDawn Lafleur
Lawrence BrownEric Sousa
Katherine KayeBecky Nowak

Amanda


      Wednesday morning's session was devoted to the various Grand Officer and Committee reports. At noon, the "Fourth Biennial Scholarship Luncheon" was held, where various awards were presented. Following the luncheon, a live initiation was demonstrated and the chartering of our 70th Collegiate Chapter - Delta Phi - was conducted. This was the first time that a chapter has been installed at a Grand Council Convention. Two C.E. programs and the first workshop rounded out the day's activities. That night, the "Graduate and Benefactor's Reception" was attended by over 100 of the "experienced" brothers.

     Thursday's session started on a somber note as the "Grand Agora Ceremony" was conducted, honoring those brothers who are no longer with us. The session then continued with several reports not given on Wednesday. Workshops Two and Three and C.E. programs Three, Four and Five were presented during the remainder of the day. The "Career Fair" was held from 11 am until 4 pm for the brothers to meet and talk with prospective employers. At 8 pm, the biennial "Ice Cream Social" was held. Also during this time, the "Pharmacy Pheud", sponsored by Rite-Aid, was contested. Province VIII came out the victor ($300), with Province III ($200) winning second and Province V ($150) grabbing third. The other six provinces will all receive $100 for the gallant effort.

Province VIIIProvince IIIProvince V
Tracy Anderson_HaagSteven Murray (NC Grad)Jenny Donaldson (Indiana Grad)
Brian EntingerSegmia K. Tata (Sigma)Nabil Mousel (Mu Omicron Pi)
Adam GreggHolly H. Numm (Buies Creek Grad)Judianne Slish (Buffalo Grad)
Vicki RiemerJonathan U. Ugege (Delta Xi)Jim Davidson (Pi)


     Friday's morning session was devoted to Province Presentations. Each Province gave a brief summary of their chapters past accomplishments. Following theses reports, the resolutions were read and voted on. This was followed by proposed amendments being read, discussed and voted on. That afternoon, the "Fifth Kappa Psi Foundation Golf Tournament" was held at the "Cottonwood Golf Course in El Cajon". That evening, the Grand Council Deputies in attendance were treated to a reception in the "Marlin Club". Starting at 7 PM, the chapters were given tables in the Islands Rooms to sell their wares. Included were t-shirts, Kappa Psi can coozies, scrub sets, Kappa Psi Crest tattoos (some graciouly applied by the Southwestern Grad members), toothpick holders, and the famous "Bobble-head Dave" dolls.

     Friday night's entertainment was sponsored by Gamma Nu and the Pacific Graduate Chapter. The Brothers enjoyed lively music and dancing, while exchanging stories of their adventures in Tijuana (at least those who made it back . . .).

Golf Tournament Results
First Place (5 under)Second Place (1 under)Third Place (1 under)
Scott BergmanJohn O’DwyerBrett Rathi
David RieseBrett HallBonita Shin
Gail RieseDrew PoploskiLawrence Brown
Mike HorskyGreg SpichterJohn Grossomanides

Longest Drive trophy was won by Brett Rathi
Closest to the Pin trophy was won by Brett Hall

Foundation Tee Sponsors


     Prior to the Saturday morning session, Provinces II & V treated the Brothers to donuts, milk and orange juice, outside by the bay. At the start of the session, the Credentials committee gave their final report stating that there were 181 total votes, with 92 votes needed to elect.

These brothers ran for International Office:

Grand Regent Grand Vice Regent
Anthony Palmieri2 (Beta Epsilon) Anthony Palmieri (Beta Epsilon)
John Grossomanides1(Beta Epsilon) Dave Maszkiewicz 2(Beta Kappa)
1Withdrew prior to the election.
2Elected by acclamation.
Grand Counselor Grand Historian
John O'Dwyer (Gamma Pi) Pete Boldingh (Beta SIgma)
David Dunson (Beta Rho) David Dunson (Beta Rho)
Sean Higgins (Gamma Kappa) Claudio Fario (Mu)
Dave Maszkiewicz (Beta Kappa) Marjorie Showalter (Delta Rho)
  John O'Dwyer (Gamma Pi)

Grand Ritualist Graduate Member-at-Large
Becky Nowak (Gamma Epsilon) Becky Nowak (Gamma Epsilon)
Andrew Frasco (Xi) Pete Boldingh (Beta SIgma)
James Walsh (Gamma Iota) Andrew Frasco (Xi)
Claudio Fario (Mu) Marjorie Showalter (Delta Rho)
  Louis Diorio (Providence Grad.)
  Stephanie Stichert (Beta Kappa)
  Pete Brody (Gamma Iota)

Collegiate Member-at-Large
Melissa O'Neill (Gamma Pi)
Eric Sousa (Mu)
Beauman Dick (Gamma Phi)
Scott Bergman (Gamma Kappa)


These brothers will serve as our 2003-05 International Offices

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Grand RegentAnthony Palmieri1
Grand Vice Regent Dave Maszkiewicz1
Grand Counselor Sean Higgins
Grand Historian Dave Dunson
Grand Ritualist Becky Nowak
Graduate Member-at-Large Andrew Frasco
Collegiate Member-at-Large Eric Sousa
1Elected by acclamation

     The convention concluded with the 119th Anniversary Banquet, where the newly elected Grand Officers were installed and the Golden Bow was untied.

     Following the banquet, the final raffle drawings were held. Among the items raffled away were a Lexmark Injet Printer, several Kappa Psi pins, a framed Kappa Psi hockey jersey, the 50/50 prize and numerous t-shirts, sweat shirts and nasal strips. The raffle at this Grand Council Convention raised over $4,500 for the Foundation, the largest so far. The winner of the 50/50 raffle received over $1,200.

Convention Program

Tuesday, August 5th
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Executive Committee Meeting
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. - Registration - Regency Patio
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. - Opening Session (Regency A & B)
7 p.m. - 10 p.m. - Welcoming Reception - "South of the Border" (Islandia Grill & Deck)

Wednesday, August 6th
8 a.m. - 6 p.m. - Registration - Regency Patio
8 a.m. - 9 a.m. - Spouse & children breakfast (Mariln Club)
9 a.m. - Second General Session
10 a.m. - Break (sponsored by Province IV)
Noon - 1:30 p.m. -Fourth Biennial Scholarship Lunch (Regency B & C)
1:30 - p.m. - Group photo 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Live Initiation and Chartering of Delta Phi (
4 p.m. - 5 p.m. - Workshop 1 - "Working with The Central Office and National Officers"
4 p.m. - 5 p.m. - C.E. 1 - "Clinical Trials and Error: An Overview of Research Regulations"
      (Claudio Faira, Pharm.D., R.Ph.)
5 p.m. - 6 p.m. - C.E. 2 - "The Basics of HIV and Antiretroviral Therapy" (Dawn Erdman, R.Ph.)
7 p.m. - 9 p.m. - Graduate & Benefactor Reception

Thursday, August 7th
8 a.m. - Noon - Registration - Regency Patio
9 a.m. - Third General Session
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Workshop 2 - "How to Have a Well Run Province"
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - C.E. 3 - "Prophylaxis of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE),
      The Past, Present & Future" (M. Belinda Hardin, Pharm.D., R.Ph.)
11:00 a.m. - Noon - C.E. 4 - "Medication Errors: Risk Management for the Practicing
      Pharmacists" (Jenny Donaldson, Pharm.D., R.Ph.)
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Career Fair (Islandia Rooms)
1 p.m. - 2 p.m. - Workshop 3 - MASK Publication (Johnny Porter, MBA, R.Ph.);
      Kappa Psi Web Pages (E. Ben Welch, Pharm.D., R.Ph.)
2 p.m. - 3 p.m. - C.E. 5 - "An Overview of Drug Use and Abuse in Sports" (Scott Long, Ph.D., R.Ph.)
8 p.m. - 10 p.m. - Ice Cream Social & "Pharmacy Pheud"

Friday, August 8th
8 a.m. - Noon - Registration - Regency Patio
9 a.m. - Fourth General Session
10 a.m. - Legislative Hearing
Noon - Golf (5th Kappa Psi Foundation Golf Tournament)
7 p.m. - 10 p.m. - G.C.D. Reception (Marlin Club)

Saturday, August 9th
8 a.m. - Noon - Registration - Regency Patio
9 a.m. -Fifth General Session
10 a.m. - Break
1 p.m. - 5 p.m. - Sixth General Session, Elections
7 p.m. - 8 p.m. - Alpha Chapter Reception (Regency Patio)
8 p.m. - 11 p.m. - 119th Anniversary & Awards Banquet (Regency Ballroom)

Sunday, August 10th
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Executive Committee Meeting


Fourth Biennial Scholarship Lunch

Brother Scott Bergman (Gamma Kappa) was presented with the Frank H. Eby Award.

Gamma Sigma (Univ. of Florida) was presented the 2003 National Scholarship Tray Award.

Beta Kappa (Univ. of Pittsburgh) was presented with the Nicholas Fenney Award.

Top Five Graduate Chapters

5. Boston
4. Pittsburgh
3. Pacific
2. Minnesota
1. Providence

Top Collegiate Chapter in Their Province

I. Mu (MCP)
II. Delta Omicron (Wilkes)
III. Delta Lambda (Buies Creek)
IV. Gamma Phi (Mercer)
V. Xi (Ohio State)
VII. Delta Delta (Houston)
VIII. Gamma Kappa (S.D.S.U.)
IX. Beta Gamma (U.C.S.F.)
X. Gamma Eta (Montana)

Top Collegiate Chapters; 2002-2003

10. Delta Epsilon (Duquesne)
9. Delta Delta (Houston)
8. Beta Chi (Drake)
7. Gamma Phi (Georgia)
6. Gamma Epsilon (Nebraska)
5. Beta Pi (Washington State)
4. Gamma Kappa (S.D.S.U.)
3. Beta Kappa (Pittsburgh)
2. Delta Omicron (Wilkes)
1. Gamma Eta (Montana)

Wm. R. Smith - "Most Improved Chapter" - Delta Mu

Legislative Highlites:

Legislative Committee
David Maszkiewicz - Chair
Norm Campbell
Becky Godesky
Lawrence Brown

By-Law II Section 4:
   Each Graduate Brother shall be requested to pay during the calendar year, and each year thereafter, a Graduate Assessment of forty-five dollars (U.S.) ($45.00). This Graduate Assessment shall be used as follows: ten dollars (U.S.) ($10.00) to the Grand Council Convention Fund, and thirty-five dollars (U.S.) ($35.00) to the General Fund.
Passed

By-Law VI Section I:
   The Grand Council Convention Fund shall be used to pay the sum of $350.00 for one (1) Delegate (not a proxy) from each Collegiate Chapter, each member of the Executive Committee, and such other Members of the Grand Council designated by the Executive Committee. Any monies remaining in this fund following the determination of anticipated transportation expenses may be utilized to fund other portions of the Grand Council Convention.
Failed

   To be eligible for nomination as a Grand Officer or Graduate Member-at-Large, a person must have been a Member of the Fraternity for at least two (2) years and have paid individual dues for the year including the Grand Council Convention. To be eligible for nomination as Collegiate Member-at-Large, a person must have been a Member of the Fraternity for at least six (6) months prior to nomination, and when elected should not graduate with his/her first professional pharmacy degree from a School or College of Pharmacy earlier than eight (8) months following the date of election.
Passed

Resolutions:

Resolutions Committee
Becky Nowak - Chair
Matt Dickson
Becky Godesky
Bonita Shin
Chrisann Rauzi
Cameron VanDyke
Teri Ogg
Stephanie Stichert
Tracy Anderson
Claudio Faria

  1. WHEREAS, the members of the Executive Committee have dutifully served this Fraternity for the past two years,
    BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the 51st Grand Council extends it gratitude and appreciation to the Executive Committee for their hard work and dedicaiton. Passed.


  2. WHEREAS, a tremendous effort has been made to provide a pleasurable experience at the 51st Grand Council Convention, and,
    WHEREAS, the convention chairman and committee have devoted significant time and energy toward planning this event,
    BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Brotherhood extends their thanks and appreciation to Dr. Anthony Palmieri III and his committee for their efforts.Passed.


  3. WHEREAS, through attendance at the Grand Council Convention, the Brothers have demonstrated their commitment to Kappa Psi,
    BE IT RESOLVED THAT, we thank all those present at the 51st Grand Council Convention in San Diego, California. Passed.


  4. WHEREAS, the hotel accomodations and meeting facilities are the key to a successful meeting,
    BE IT RESOLVED THAT, that the 51st Grand Council acknolwdges the staff's efforts at the Hyatt Regency Islandia in San Diego, California. Passed.


  5. WHEREAS, the support of spouses, significant others, children, and family members for Brothers of Kappa Psi is a necessity,
    BE IT RESOLVED THAT, that Brothers of Kappa Psi extend their gratitude and love to those who support the Fraternity. Passed.


  6. WHEREAS, social events hosted by chapters and provinces increase opportunities for fellowship at the Grand Council Convention, and
    WHEREAS, Dr. Craig Johnston, Montanta Graduate Chapter, Gamma Nu, Province II, IV, and V hosted social events for the Brothers in attendance,
    BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the 51st Grand Council extends a special thanks to these Brothers. Passed.


  7. WHEREAS, the planning of the Kappa Psi Foundaiton Golf Tournament and Raffle is hard work and benefits the Kappa Psi Foundation by adding money to the scholarship fund,
    BE IT RESOLVED THAT, Brothers Grossomanides, Rathi, Maszkiewicz, and Starvaggi and committees are recognized for their hard work and dedication to the Kappa Psi Foundation. Passed.


  8. WHEREAS, the Ritual states a member seeking admission to the chapter gives the Countersign and Password, and
    WHEREAS, maintaining continuity and the secrecy of the Ritual is vital,
    BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the 51st Grand Council recommends a modification to the Ritual that states a member seeking admission gives the Grip of the Order and the Password. Failed.


  9. WHEREAS, chapter affiliation and location facilitate fellowship among Brothers,
    BE IT RESOLVED THAT, at all future Grand Council Conventions, the chapter or province affiliation and location be indicated on the name tag. Passed.


  10. WHEREAS, Fraternity and Brotherhood are of utmost importance to our Fraternity, and
    WHEREAS, the cruise before the Grand Council Convention helps to facilitate these emotions,
    BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the 51st Grand Council thank the Southwestern Graduate Chapter, Action Travel, and Carnival Cruise Linefor providing a wonderful opportunity to our Brotherhood. Passed.


  11. WHEREAS, considerable time is alloted for chapters to pay their dues to the Central Office,
    BE IT RESOLVED THAT, any chapter in arrears pay their monies to the Credentials Committee prior to Thursday at 5 PM at the Grand Council Convention. Failed.


  12. WHEREAS, Taffiney Sherril devotes, considerable time and energy to make the Grand Council Convention run smoothly and,
    WHEREAS, the Brothers of Kappa Psi all benefit from her devotion, hard work and efforts,
    BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Executive Committee provides her a token of appreciation to thank her for all of her dedication. Passed.


  13. WHEREAS, a means of feedback is important to enhance the success of future conventions,
    BE IT RESOLVED THAT, a post convention questionnaire/survey is implemented at future Grand Council Conventions. Failed.


  14. WHEREAS, multiple nomination forms for each international office is redundant,
    BE IT RESOLVED THAT, we use the attached nomination form in the future. Passed.


  15. WHEREAS, the tern "Brother" is used within the Fraternity and can be misintrepreted,
    BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the term "Brother" is not representing gender, but refers to the fraternal bond or our Order. Passed.


  16. WHEREAS, Kappa Psi Fraternity appreciated attendance at the Grand Council Convention,
    BE IT RESOLVED THAT, a committee is formed to pursue the development and implementation of an attendance award. Passed.


  17. WHEREAS, the current official proxy form allows opportunities for confusion and duplication,
    BE IT RESOLVED THAT, official proxy forms have the name of the chapter or province pre-printed on the form to ensure proper control and easier record keeping. Failed.


  18. WHEREAS, occasionally some of our chapters participate in or allow activities that are not in compliance with the risk management policies of Kappa Psi and,
    WHEREAS, if these activities are severe enough to warrant sanctions,
    BE IT RESOLVED THAT, after the sanctions have expired, the Executive Committee shall immediately assign a member of the Executive Committee to liaison/mentor the chapter in resuming active participation in the Fraternity. Passed.
Registration Fees (On-Site in red)
Collegiates Graduates Spouses Children
$150 ($200) $175 ($225) $150 ($200) $25 ($75)
Room Rates (Hyatt Islandia @ Mission Bay)
Single/Double Triple/Quad Junior Suites Marina Suites
$ 159.00 $ 184.00 $ 209.00 $ 229.00
Rooms must be reserved by 7-2-03. Rates honored from 8/2 - 8/10. Maximum room occupancy = 4.

Convention Favor:

Kappa Psi Duffel Bag

* * * * 51st G.C.C. Trivia * * * *

This convention in San Diego was the first time Kappa Psi has met in California since 1965 (San Francisco). 173 delegates attended that convention.

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