1. A Professional Fraternity
Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Inc.
A Professional Fraternity 1

2. Since you have chosen the profession of Pharmacy, It is important to further develop your person, as well as your knowledge.
Becoming a fraternity member is one of the best ways to accomplish this goal.

3. Kappa Psi Oldest & Largest Pharmacy Fraternity Founded May 30, 1879
Russel Military Academy
New Haven, Connecticut
70+ collegiate chapters
44+ graduate chapters
Initially a literary Greek Letter Society, it evolved into a medical-pharmaceutical fraternity
In 1924, by mutual agreement, the members of both professions decided to separate into two distinct groups.
The pharmacy group retained the name Kappa Psi, while the medical group became Theta Kappa Psi. 3

4. Who are Kappa Psi? 60% of Deans from Colleges of Pharmacy
75% of Presidents of APhA
65% of Presidents of other pharmacy organizations
Kappa Psi Brothers can be found
In every state and major city around the world
Practicing in every area of pharmacy

5. Kappa Psi Specifics Chapter By-Laws 9 Provinces (regions)
Conform to the National Constitution
9 Provinces (regions)
Meet once or twice yearly
Grand Council Conventions
Held Every Two Years
Boston, MA Aug 7-11, 2007
Clearwater Beach, FL 2009
8 International Officers
Official quarterly publication: The Mask
GCCs allow active participation in the national government and fellowship with Brothers across the U.S. and Canada.

6. Check us out on the web:
Chapters can add their province and chapter websites on this slide as well.

7. Kappa Psi Values
Fellowship
Industry
Sobriety
High Ideals

8. Kappa Psi Awards Foundation Scholarships
Scholarship Honor Certificates
Scholarship Tray Award
Asklepios Key
Outstanding Chapter of the Year Award
Most Improved Chapter Award
Frank H. Eby Award
Grand Regent’s Letter
Among others
Frank H. Eby Award Criteria
a. Service to the Fraternity
1. Chapter offices held
2. Province offices held
3. National offices held
4. Committee Assignments (Local, Province, National)
5. Special Projects (i.e. Hypertension Screening, Drug Abuse Education, etc.)
6. Fraternity Award
b. Service to the University
1. Offices held in other organizations
2. Committee Assignments in College of Pharmacy
3. Special Projects
4. Special recognition and Awards
c. Service to the Profession
1. Membership in state and national pharmaceutical organization
2. Offices held of committee assignments in above
3. Special Recognition and Awards
d. Credentials
1. Biographical Information
2. Nomination by chapter (Letter from Regent)
3. Recommendation of Grand Council Deputy
4. Recommendation by Dean
5. Optional - Letter from officer of state and/or national pharmaceutical organization

9. What is a Professional Fraternity?
All the benefits of fraternal affiliation
Voluntary bond of united brotherhood
Plus, the opportunity for attainment of greater professional competency and achievement within one’s chosen field
Requires scholastic achievement
Encourages continued scholastic pursuit
A college fraternity is an intimate association of individuals having similar interests, ideals and objectives.
These persons are bound together by voluntary bonds; which create a united brotherhood- usually for life.
Advantage of professional advancement, as well as social functions that are beneficial to the growth and development of young professionals.
Some of the strongest Kappa Psi chapters are those that also offer a wide range of social and professional activities.

10. Professional Fraternity Benefits
Pharmacy Involvement
Promotion of your profession
Community service projects
Extracurricular Social Activities
Scholarship and Awards
Lifelong bonding and friendship

11. What is Rushing? Process of obtaining new members
Allows prospective members the opportunity to learn about the fraternity before deciding to pledge
Allows the Brothers to get to know the prospective members and decide if they have similar goals
Pledging starts once rushees have accepted bids.
Rushing & pledging periods are campus specific.

12. What is pledging?
Learning period where you “pledge” loyalty to the fraternity through a tentative membership
Pledge education of the chosen fraternity
History
Rituals
Ideals
Experience the true meaning of fellowship with
Fellow pledges
Prospective Brothers
Fosters devotion to the fraternity
A pledge period is intended to develop and strengthen a pledge’s character; not build a relationship of subservient discipline.
Pledging is what makes us a fraternity. It is an intense time period that allows brothers to get to know the pledges and vice versa. We educate the pledges on the history and ritual of this fraternity. It is a rite of passage to ensure the pledge is truly devoted to the fraternity.

13. Pledging Kappa Psi Learning the ritual and history of the fraternity
KY is the epitome of Brotherhood & Fellowship.
Brotherhood begins to develop during pledging.
Learning the ritual and history of the fraternity
Strengthens commitment & appreciation of fraternity
Pledges should be prepared to work hard for the betterment of the Fraternity and pharmacy, rather than the expectation of personal gain.
Pledging is part of what makes us a fraternity.

14. Hazing
Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Inc. has outlawed any act which might be classified as hazing, for these acts have no place in an organization of professionals and mature individuals.
Kappa Psi pledges do not relinquish their moral or religious ideals, social or legal rights, political beliefs or their family or personal relationships.  
Please view the fraternity’s hazing policy and presentation.

15. Potential Costs Membership dues vary among chapters
Standard national initiation fee
Includes a subscription to The Mask
Nominal, national monthly per capita dues
Possible chapter house dues
Possible chapter social fees

16. Province VII
Chapters in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas
14 Active Collegiate Chapters
7 Active Graduate Chapters
Central Office located in Province VII
Richardson, Texas

17. Province VII 1 Meeting per year Host chapter rotates
February 2009, in St. Louis
Province Philanthropy Project
Recently granted a wish through Make-A-Wish
Last year Habitat for Humanity
Currently Kappa Psi for Life
Health Related Projects and YMCA
Province Awards
Chapter of the Year
Most Improved Chapter
Man Mile Award
Best Chapter Report

18. Province VII Chapters
Rho University of Kansas Psi University of Tennessee-Memphis Beta Rho University of Mississippi Gamma Theta University of Missouri Kansas City Gamma Omicron University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Gamma Pi Saint Louis College of Pharmacy Gamma Omega University of Arkansas Medical Sciences Delta Beta Southwestern Oklahoma State University Delta Delta University of Houston Delta Eta Xavier University of Louisiana Delta Theta Texas Southern University
Delta Pi
Texas Tech University
Epsilon Beta
Incarnate Word
Epsilon Epsilon
Texas A&M
Kansas City Graduate
Kansas City, Missouri
Louisiana Graduate
Monroe, Louisiana
Oklahoma Graduate
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Saint Louis Graduate
Saint Louis, Missouri
Southwestern Graduate
Weatherford, Oklahoma
Tennessee Graduate
Memphis, Tennessee
Texas Graduate
Austin, Texas

19. Gamma Pi Chapter St. Louis College of Pharmacy Founded March 19, 1946
Became CoEd in 1985
Current collegiate brothers: 81
Province VII Chapter of the Year
7 years in a row until 2008
13th in the nation 2008
Support from St Louis Graduate Chapter

20. Kappa Psi Faculty Dr. W. Tommy Smith Dr. Leonard Naeger
Dr. Alicia Forinash
Dr. Suzanne Bollmeier
Dr. John Burke
Dr. Brooke Farley
Dr. Nimita Thekkepat
Dr. Charles Taylor

21. Gamma Pi Officers Regent: Anastasia Roberts
Vice-Regent- Fundraising: Courtney Hollenbeck
Vice-Regent Professional: Rishma Patel
Vice-Regent Social: Eric McLain
Recording Secretary: Jennifer Williams
Corresponding Secretary: Andrea Maher
Treasurer: Becky Durfee
Historian: Sarah Essenpreis
Seargent-at-Arms: Brent Kassel
Chaplain: Nicole Mennemeier
Pledgemasters: Rakish Bhika, Lindsay Marlo
Graduate Liaison: April Middendorf
Webmaster: Andrea Woolsey
Grand Council Deputy: Dr. W. Tommy Smith
Regent Elect: Laura Rice

22. Gamma Pi Activities Professional Events Blood Drives each semester
Make-A-Wish Foundation
“Casino Night” for YMCA
Ronald McDonald House
AIDS Awareness
Red Theme
Dining out for AIDS
T-Shirt Sales

23. Gamma Pi Activities Philanthropy Fundraising Habitat for Humanity
MS Quilt Project
Metro Ministries
Fundraising
Pizza sales
Pharmacology notebooks
Play concessions
T-shirt sales

24. Gamma Pi Activities Social Back to School BBQ/ Pool Party
Black & White Party
Brotherhood Nights
Darts & Washers Tournaments
Christmas Party
Formal
Float Trip
Golf Tournaments
Baseball Games
Funny Bone

25. Gamma Pi House Duplex with detached three car garage
4408 & 4404 Ohio St
6 rooms for rent to collegiate Brothers
Chapter room in basement remodeled
Arcade games, air hockey, foosball, pool
Graduate rooms recently remodeled
Graduate room for out of town Brothers
In ground pool in fenced back yard

26. Province VII Officers National Officers
Satrap- Melissa O’Neill, Pharm.D.
Historian- Anastasia Roberts
Webmaster- Daniel Hunt
National Officers
Grand Ritualist- Melissa O’Neill, Pharm.D.
Previous Grand Historian- Dr. Leonard Naeger (13 years)
Treasurer of Kappa Psi Foundation- Kenneth Kirk

27. Top 10 Reasons to Pledge Kappa Psi
Promotion of your profession
Philanthropy opportunities
Education to the community
Scholarships & Awards
Fellowship & Fun

28. Top 10 Reasons to Pledge Kappa Psi
Networking, Networking, Networking
Be a part of a lasting tradition
Lifelong friendships
Professional growth & leadership
Kappa Psi is for Life

29. A person becomes a brother of Kappa Psi for LIFE, not just the duration of his/her college years.
Graduate chapters allow brothers to continue their fellowship with Kappa Psi.

30. Are you ready to join the Brotherhood?