Newsletter
September - 2023
Collegiate Chapter Awards
Advocacy - Epsilon Eta
Awarded to a Collegiate Chapter who has demonstrated efforts to advance the profession of pharmacy through advocacy.
Leadership - Delta Omicron
Awarded to a Collegiate Chapter whose actions or activities demonstrate or promote leadership at their school or college of pharmacy.
Innovation in Recruitment - Gamma Delta
Awarded to a Collegiate Chapter whose new member programming was innovative and represented the ideals of the Fraternity
Member Spotlights
Gabriel Vivas Casanova - Beta Omega
Hannah Pham - Zeta Beta
Kimberly Yoo - Delta Omicron
Rachel Dittrich - Delta Tau
Cole McDonough - Zeta Epsilon
Bosun Alayoku - Epsilon Eta
Andrew Engley - Beta Pi
Graduate Chapter Awards
Top Performing Graduate Chapters
Arizona Graduate
Dallas/Ft Worth Graduate
Denver Graduate
DC Graduate
Iowa Graduate
Jacksonville Graduate
Orlando Graduate
Philanthropy Award - Jacksonville Graduate
Family Inclusion Award - DC Graduate
Graduate Professional Event Award - Arizona Graduate
Mentorship Award - Jacksonville Graduate
GCD Awards
GCD of the Year - Gary Van Riper, Gamma Kappa
GCD Certificate of Excellence for 2023
Shelby Landau, Epsilon Eta
Johnny Yoko-Uzomah, Delta Kappa
Alana Whitaker, Delta Tau
Matthew Lacroix, Beta Epsilon
Julie Akers, Beta Pi
Jordan Khail, Gamma Phi
Brianna Galvin, Delta Omicron
Sujal Patel, Gamma Psi
Shannon Usztok, Zeta Gamma
Need Prada’s, Gamma Nu
Philanthropy Awards
Reach Out and Read Impact Award - Epsilon Omega
Community Impact Award- Delta Tau
Service Grants
The following Chapters have been awarded service grants for the 2023 year. Please look for social media posts and MASK articles regarding their events.
Rho | Psi | Beta Kappa | Beta Omicron | Beta Rho
Upcoming Deadlines
September 25-29, 2023: National Hazing Prevention Week
October 1, 2023: MASK Submissions Due
October 1-7, 2023: Kappa Psi Service Week
October 15, 2023: Collegiate Fall Dues
October 15, 2023: GCD Verification Form Submission
December 1, 2023: MASK Submissions Due
December 3-7, 2023: ASHP Midyear: Anaheim, CA - Visit the Kappa Psi Booth (Booth #661) at the Expo
January 1, 2024: Verify and Update Collegiate Roster in Portal
February 15, 2024: Collegiate Spring Dues
February 15, 2024: Risk Management Fee (Collegiate Chapters)
March 15, 2024: Graduate Chapter Dues
March 15, 2024: Voluntary Graduate Dues
March 15, 2024: Risk Management Fee (Graduate Chapters)
March 22-25, 2024: APhA Annual Meeting: Orlando, FL
May 15, 2024: IRS Form 990 Submission Due
May 31, 2024: History Report Form Due
June 1, 2024: Verify and Update Collegiate Roster in Portal, Verify Officer Roster in Portal
July 24-27, 2024: 61st Grand Council Convention: Cleveland, OH
Grand Regent Office Hours
In an effort to ensure appropriate access, we are establishing office hours so that Chapters and Provinces may meet with the Grand Regent and Central Office staff as needed. The purpose is to provide clarification and assistance for Chapter operations and to coordinate utilization of resources. I have decided to keep the office hours within the office of the Grand Regent to prevent any perception of impropriety for those that may run for office moving forward. Should resources be needed from other Officers, those connections will be facilitated. The form we’re using allows for the submission of a few times that work best for you and a description of what topics are to be discussed. In order to schedule time, please see the following link coordinated by the Collegiate Member-at-Large: https://form.jotform.com/kappa_psi/office-hours
Central Office Operations
Over the last year, our Central Office staff have been remarkable. The overhaul to our Fraternity infrastructure has impacted our Central Office staff the greatest. We purchased and implemented new technology at Central Office to include hardware, financial software, and the Kappa Psi Chapter portal. Our staff successfully managed these challenges while spring cleaning and organizing our headquarters as well as overseeing the digitization of our historical artifacts under the guidance of our Grand Historian. Our Fraternity is thankful to have Adrianna, Korin, and crew supporting our membership and operations. Thank you!
Our intention is for the Central Office to maintain a physical presence at its current location for the remainder of the 2022-2024 term under the direction of Interim Executive Director Askew. We have implemented technology to allow for remote financial management and security to ensure appropriate guidance and involvement of the appropriate parties. I have complete faith in our current Central Office operations and we should all be proud of the work they’re doing. We will continue to rely upon our excellent staff as we look to implement a learning management system in the Spring.
International Executive Committee Decisions
The International Executive Committee recently held an interim meeting in Cleveland, OH at the site of the upcoming GCC. In addition, the International Executive Committee meets on a monthly basis to review the business of the Fraternity. Below is a summary of some decisions that may be of interest to the Fraternity:
Zeta Nu Chapter declared dormant. There was no adverse activity that occurred. The decision was secondary to a Chapter request due to operational difficulty on campus.
Collegiate Chapter Awards, Graduate Chapter Awards, GCD Awards, Philanthropy Awards, and Service grants were determined and voted upon by way of recommendations from committees
A decision was made to maintain the current Central Office operations and location through the 2022-2024 term.
There has been one investigation regarding a risk management violation of a Chapter in the last quarter. There was action taken by the International Executive Committee. All submissions are reviewed by the Interim Executive Director, Grand Regent, and the Grand Counselor.
A list of Collegiate Chapters was assessed and relayed to the Collegiate Development Committee for consideration of Chapter visits during the term.
Tax Update
We recognize the burden and the difficulty of dealing with the IRS to file 990 forms. While the process and current deadlines remain in place, we are currently investigating a variety of options to address this concern. Much of the frustration relates to our Graduate Chapters, but some of our Collegiate Chapters are affected as well. As we look to clarify the requirements and outsource or centralize the process, please know that we hear the concerns and are working to address the process. Please look out for additional updates moving forward.
Province Communication
Please note that we are continuing our work to streamline communications and responsibilities of the Fraternity. Our Supervisors are taking on a much more robust role than in previous terms. Much of the information from the International Executive Committee is relayed to the Coordinator of Province Affairs in an effort to ensure that communications remain closer to the Chapter and Province level. The Coordinator of Province Affairs holds monthly meetings with the Supervisors and briefs the International Executive Committee regarding questions and concerns. While we recognize that the current structure is different from the past, it is my belief that our Fraternal infrastructure should be position and role dependent, not individual dependent. Much of the struggles that we experience with transitions of technology and Central Office roles is due to the Fraternity’s reliance on specific individuals and not the roles and responsibilities of certain positions.
Chapter Visits
Our Collegiate Development Committee is currently evaluating a process to determine Chapter selection for visits. One change will be the offering of virtual visits this term as many Chapter concerns may be addressed without in-person visits. The International Executive Committee utilized information from the Chapter Progress Report Form and Central Office records to determine Chapters that were considered “high risk” due to lagging membership numbers and changes in financial status in comparison to recent years. Please be on the look out for correspondence from the Collegiate Development Committee regarding Chapter visits. Your Chapter may also request a Chapter visit by contacting the Collegiate Chapter Development Committee via the online form using the Kappa Psi website.
Social Media
We are currently working on updating our social media accounts and processes. We are hoping to have more frequent posts. Please be sure to tag the Kappa Psi social media account in your Chapter posts via your preferred social media platform.
GCC Update
Please look for upcoming updates regarding the GCC logo that was voted on and selected by the GCC planning committee. Information regarding registration and internal sponsorship will be available in the coming months.
The MASK
This has been a subject of much discussion over the last year or so within the Fraternity. As evidenced by the budget released earlier this year, the MASK consumes a considerable portion of our budget. We are currently evaluating options for publication, construction, and content generation for the MASK. The Editor of the MASK and the International Executive Committee are scheduled to discuss MASK operations later this month. We look to make significant changes in MASK operations and publication during this term.
Upcoming Province Meetings
Southeast Province - Sept 29 - Oct 1; Tampa, FL
Mid-America Province - Oct 6 - 8; Schaumburg, IL
Northeast Province - Oct 6 - 8; Boston, MA
Southwest Province - Oct 13 - 15; Richardson, TX
Mountain East Province - Oct 20 - 22; Buffalo, NY
Northern Plains Province - Nov 3 - 5; Des Moines, IA
Great Lakes Province - Nov 3 - 5; Grand Rapids, MI
Pacific West Province - Nov 3 - 5; Sacramento, CA
Atlantic Province - Jan 19 - 21; Atlanta, GA
Northwest Province - Feb 16 - 18; Vancouver, BC, Canada
Gulf Coast Province - TBD
CONTACT US
Grand Regent: Jason Milton | grandregent@kappapsi.org
Grand Vice Regent: Chris Miller | grandviceregent@kappapsi.org
Grand Counselor: Joe Nardolillo | grandcounselor@kappapsi.org
Grand Historian: Saswat Kabisatpathy | grandhistorian@kappapsi.org
Grand Ritualist: Kelsey E. Johnson | grandritualist@kappapsi.org
Graduate Member at Large: Matt Jordan | gmatlarge@kappapsi.org
Collegiate Member at Large: Dylan McWilliams | collatlarge@kappapsi.org
Interim Executive Director/ Imm Past Grand Regent: Christy Askew | executivedirector@kappapsi.org