44th GCC
44th Grand Council Convention
"Kappa Psi Brotherhood - Our Spirit Unites Us"
Williamsburg, Virginia
Saturday-Thursday, August 5-10, 1989
Convention Chairman: Dr. Edward Sypniewski
Hosted By: Theta, Virginia Graduate
Host Hotel: Williamsburg Hilton
Attendance: Total Attendance: 175
160 Brothers (113 Collegiates & 47 Graduates), 15 Guests
Introduction
Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Inc. met at the Williamsburg Hilton in Williamsburg, Virginia for the 44th Grand Council Convention from August 5th through August 9th. The Convention Chairman was Dr. Edward Sypniewski and was hosted by Theta and Virginia Graduate Chapters
Convention Summary
Grand Regent Dr. Ken Roberts presided over the 44th Grand Council Convention. At the opening session on Saturday evening, Past Grand Regent Dr. Dewey D. Garner delivered a very warm and inspiring Key Note Address entitled, "Brotherhood - Coast to Coast". After the introduction of the candidates for international office, The York Fife and Drum Corps entered the President's Hall and led the assembly to the Poolside Welcoming Party.
Sunday morning's program consisted of committee and officer reports. Two continuing education programs and two workshops comprised the afternoon session. A Grand Council Deputy Workshop and a Graduate Brother Reception were held in the evening with entertainment provided by the Colonial Balladiers.
Monday morning's Third General Session was highlighted by an inspiring presentation by pharmacist entertainer, Mr. Robert Henry entitled, "I Love Pharmacy - Let Me Tell You About It." The afternoon was open for trips to Busch Gardens - The Old Country, Water Country USA, Colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown Victory Center, Jamestown Festival Park, Williamsburg Pottery and Virginia Beach.
Tuesday was a free day for the brothers and families to continuing visiting all the wonderful historical sites and amusement parks. A dessert reception was held in the late evening with Brother Roger Miller of Kansas, a magician, performing "The Magic of Pharmacy."
Wednesday's activities included the third continuing education workshop, resolutions, Constitution and By-law considerations, and the election of international officers.
The convention concluded with the 110th Anniversary and Awards Banquet. Mrs. Charmaine Magarian was honored as a Kappa Psi Sweetheart for ten years of loyal service as Administrative Assistant. Brother Jeffrey Lee (Psi) was presented the Frank H. Eby Award. Psi was presented the 1988 National Scholarship Tray Award.
The newly elected officers were installed by Past Grand Regent, Ken Roberts. Grand Regent Smith gave a short acceptance speech and the "golden bow" was then untied. The brothers returned to their respective chapters with a renewed vision and spirit of enthusiasm for the Fraternity.
Registration Committee: Gregory Tolbert, Randy Wampler, Ron Bennett, Frank Blondino
Hospitality Committee: Tommy Thompson, Gregg Draves, Leonard Jones
Program Committee: James Stubbins, Michael Musulin
Credential Committee: Charles Carden
Continuing Education and Workshops
C.E. I: New Cardiovascular Drugs
C.E. II: Impairment: The Health Professional's Role and Responsibility
C.E. III: How Well Do You Know Yourself?
Workshop I: The Ritual Demonstration
Workshop II: The MASK
Workshop III: Drug Impairment
Workshop IV: Hazing
Grand Officer and Member-at-Large Elections
Grand Regent: William Smith
Grand Vice Regent: Johnny Porter
Grand Counselor: Paul Hiller
Grand Historian-Ritualist: Dewey Garner
Graduate Member at Large: John Grossomanides
Collegiate Member at Large: Brian Furbush
Biennial Scholarship Lunch Highlights
Frank H. Eby Award: Jeffrey Lee (Psi)
National Scholarship Tray Award: Psi
Legislation
Constitutional Amendment was passed to split the office of Grand Historian-Ritualist effective at the 45th Grand Council Convention.
Resolutions
1. WHEREAS, leadership of Kappa Psi involves a strong commitment of time, as well as personal sacrifice, and WHEREAS, Grand Regent Ken Roberts and the Members of the Executive Committee have worked diligently to advance the Fraternity, BE IT RESOLVED that the 44th Grand Council in session assembled extends its sincere thanks and appreciation to Grand Regent Roberts and the Executive Committee for their contribution to our Beloved Order. PASSED
2. WHEREAS, every effort has been made to provide an enjoyable atmosphere for the 44th Grand Council Convention, BE IT RESOLVED that the 44th Grand Council in session assembled, extends its sincere appreciation to Brother Edward Sypniewski and his staff as well as the Brothers of Theta and Virginia Graduate Chapters for their contributions to the success of this Convention. PASSED
3. WHEREAS, hotel accommodations and meeting facilities are the key to a successful meeting, BE IT RESOLVED that the 44th Grand Council in session assembled, acknowledges the efforts of the staff of the Williamsburg Hilton for maintaining the services necessary for the successful 44th Grand Council Convention. PASSED
4. WHEREAS, the Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity hosts Grand Council Conventions at resort areas, BE IT RESOLVED that this policy continue so as to attract the utmost number of delegates. FAILED
5. WHEREAS, the History of Kappa Psi is important to the Fraternity, BE IT RESOLVED that The Central Office make old copies of the MASK available to interested individuals or chapters. FAILED
6. WHEREAS, some members who attend a Grand Council Convention do not have a room, BE IT RESOLVED that the Convention Committee attempt to place those who need roommates with those who request it. FAILED
7. WHEREAS, due to the significance and honor of the Scholarship Tray Award, and WHEREAS, in the year of the Grand Council does not meet, the winning chapter does not receive the proper recognition deserving of such an honor, BE IT RESOLVED that the Grand Regent or other Grand Officer present the Tray to such chapters at an appropriate time. PASSED
8. WHEREAS, the Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity has many Collegiate Members who attend a Grand Council Convention, and WHEREAS, the Collegiate Members wish to socialize after hours, and WHEREAS, the Fraternity would like to promote interaction of Brothers, BE IT RESOLVED that the Fraternity Convention Chairman attempt to provide a room for social affairs. FAILED
9. WHEREAS, since the audit of Kappa Psi occurs on the same year of a Grand Council Convention, and WHEREAS, this puts a hardship on The Central Office trying to get ready for two "happenings," BE IT RESOLVED that the audit start being held on the off years of a Grand Council Convention starting in 1990.WITHDRAWN
10. WHEREAS, this is the 10th year of Mrs. Charmaine Magarian's loyal service to the Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, BE IT RESOLVED that at the 109th Anniversary Banquet, Mrs. Magarian be honored as a Kappa Psi Sweetheart. PASSED
11. WHEREAS, it is necessary for each delegate of the Grand Council Convention to know and understand the goals and credentials of each Grand Officer nominee in order to make appropriate voting decisions, and WHEREAS, time devoted to informing delegates of said goals and credentials has been limited in the past solely to optional courses and informal receptions, BE IT RESOLVED that starting with the 45th Grand Council Convention, each nominee in attendance be given a brief, specific amount of time during one of the General Sessions, to state credentials for obtaining said office, and goals during the upcoming term. PASSED
Convention Favor:
Pewter Mug
Inscribed with the Coat-of-Arms
Sponsors
The brothers of Kappa Psi wish to extend a special thanks to the following companies for their support of the Grand Council Convention:
A. H. Robins Company, Osco Drug, Amgen, Parke Davis, Burroughs-Wellcome, Revco Discount Drug, Ciba-Geigy, Rite Aid Corporation, Dista Products Company, Roche Laboratories, DuPont Pharmaceuticals, Sandoz Pharmaceuticals, Eli Lilly and Company, Schering Corporation, G.D. Searle and Company, MCV School of Pharmacy, Glaxo, Inc., Smith Kline & French, Hoechst-Roussel Pharmaceuticals, Syntex Laboratories, Marion Laboratories, The Medicine Shoppe, Merck Sharp and Dohme, The Upjohn Company, Miles Pharmaceuticals, Virginia Pharmaceutical Association, McNeil Laboratories, Virginia Society of Hospital Pharmacists, Ortho Pharmaceutical Corporation, Walgreen Company, Wyeth-Ayerst
Program of Events
Saturday, August 5th
Noon Registration
Noon Exec. Committee Luncheon
1:00pm Exec. Committee Meeting
7:00pm Opening General Session
9:00pm Welcome Reception at Poolside
Sunday, August 6th
8:00am Registration
9:00am Second General Session
12:30am Brunch at the Hilton
2:00pm C.E. Program I
2:00pm Workshop I - The Ritual
3:00pm Workshop II - The MASK
3:00pm C.E. Program II
5:00pm Grand Council Deputy Workshop & Reception
6:00pm Graduate Brothers Reception
7:30pm Legislative Committee Hearing
9:00pm Reception -President's Hall
Monday, August 7th
8:00am Registration
9:00am Third General Session
10:00am C.E. Program III
10:00am Workshop III
Noon Lunch, Free Afternoon & Evening
Tuesday, August 8th
9:00pm Desert Reception
Wednesday, August 9th
8:00am Registration
9:00am Fourth General Session
9:30am C.E.Program IV
9:30am Workshop IV
11:30am Lunch (on your own)
1:00pm Fifth General Session
7:00pm Alpha Chapter Reception
8:00pm 110th Anniversary Banquet
Thursday, August 10th
9:00am Exec. Committee Meeting
Noon Exec. Committee Luncheon
1:30pm Exec. Committee Meeting
Program of Events for Spouses and Children
Saturday, August 5th
6:00pm Opening General Session
7:30pm Welcoming Reception
Sunday, August 6th
Noon Brunch at the Hilton
9:00pm Indoor Reception
Monday, August 7th
Free day
Tuesday, August 8th
9:00pm Dessert Reception
Wednesday, August 9th
7:00pm Alpha Chapter Reception
8:00pm110th Anniversary Banquet