45th GCC
45th Grand Council Convention
"Reaching New Heights"
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Saturday-Thursday, August 3-8, 1991
Convention Chairman: Mr. Johnny Porter
Host Hotel: Snow King Resort
Attendance: Total Attendance: 197
159 Brothers (89 Collegiates & 70 Graduates), 38 Guests
Introduction
Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Inc. met at the Snow King Resort in Jackson Hole, Wyoming for the 45th Grand Council Convention from August 3rd through August 7th. The following brothers served as Phulaxes: Kayla Sandoval (Beta Pi), Keith Stanley (Beta Delta), C.J. Godfrey (Nu), Joe Cordero (Beta Delta), David Dunson (Beta Rho), Jeff Sullivan (Mu Omicron Pi), Charles Preuss (Mu Omicron Pi), and Mike Deweese (SC Graduate).
Convention Committees and Officials:
Credentials: Scott Long
Parliamentarian: Robert Franczak
Registration: Craig Johnston
Resolutions: Kevin Foster
Convention Summary
Grand Regent William R. Smith called the first general session to order on Saturday evening. Grand Historian-Ritualist, Dr. Dewey D. Garner delivered the invocation and tied the "Golden Bow." Welcoming speeches were given by Province X Satrap, Dr. Craig Johnston, Convention Chairman, Mr. Johnny Porter, and Grand Regent, Mr. William R. Smith. The Grand Agora Memorial Ceremony, conducted by Grand Historian-Ritualist, Dr. Dewey D. Garner, preceded the keynote address presented by Past Grand Regent, Dr. Norman Campbell. His presentation entitled, "The Whole is Equal to the Sum of its Parts," set the tone for the convention when he challenged each brother to strengthen their individual skills and roles. "As an individual you can and must make a difference. It is your duty! Your responsibility!"
Grand Regent Smith announced his committee appointments and introduced the candidates for office. Each candidate delivered a brief response. The welcoming party which followed the first general session consisted of chuck wagon Bar-B-Que and western entertainment. Many brothers wore their western attire and learned how to do the "two step."
The second general session on Sunday, was dominated by officer and committee reports. Two workshops were conducted that afternoon. The highlight of the Ritual Workshop, moderated by Grand Historian-Ritualist, Dr. Dewey D. Garner, was the unveiling of the video cassette demonstration of the ritual, developed in the spring at the University of Mississippi by the Executive Committee, and wearing the new ritual robes. The evening activities included a Grand Council Deputy workshop attended by eight Grand Council Deputies and two Dean's; a legislative hearing moderated by Grand Counselor, Mr. Paul Hiller; a workshop on The Mask, moderated by Editor, Dr. Anthony Palmieri, III. The "official" evening's activities ended with an ice cream social.
A "State of the Fraternity" report by Executive Director, Dr. Robert A. Magarian, started off the third session on Monday morning. Two workshops concluded the morning session. Following a free afternoon to explore the Snake River via a river float trip or white water rafting, the evening concluded with a graduate brothers' reception and a benefactor and Past Grand Regents' reception.
Tuesday was highlighted with a bus trip to Yellowstone National Park and a dinner at old Faithful, courtesy of the Detroit Graduate Chapter. The brothers were warned that unless they could run faster then 38 mph (or were faster than their companions), they should stay clear of the buffaloes.
The fourth general session on Wednesday morning consisted of committee reports highlighted by a record breaking 35 resolutions for the delegate's consideration. No constitutional or By-Law changes were presented.
Entertainment was provided by the Kappa Psi Quartet: Jeff Jones, Scott Long, and Trevor Williams (Beta Rho), and Doug Vaughn (Iota). Grand Regent Smith accompanied the group in a trio of KY songs: "The Sweetheart of Kappa Psi", "The Shield of KY", and "The Kappa Psi Drinking Song."
The newly elected officers were installed by Past Grand Regent William R. Smith. Grand Regent Porter gave a short acceptance speech and the "golden bow" was then untied, sending the brothers back to their respective chapters with a renewed vision and spirit of enthusiasm for the Fraternity.
Continuing Education and Workshops
C.E. I: Pathophysiology, Treatment and Prevention of NSAID Induced Ulcer
C.E. II: The Schering Report XII
C.E. III: Pharmacists' Considerations in Choosing Sustained Release Medications
C.E. IV: Career Opportunities in Pharmacy
C.E.V: Pediatric Pharmacology
Workshop I: The Ritual
Workshop II: Kappa Psi Aims
Workshop III: The MASK
Workshop IV: Rushing
Workshop V: Pledging
Grand Officer and Member-at-Large Elections
Grand Regent: Johnny Porter
Grand Vice Regent: Paul Hiller
Grand Counselor: John Grossomanides
Grand Historian: Dewey Garner
Grand Ritualist: Christopher Woo
Graduate Member at Large: Brian Furbush
Collegiate Member at Large: Michael Steffens
Biennial Scholarship Lunch Highlights
Frank H. Eby Award: Jeff Jones (Beta Rho)
National Scholarship Tray Award: Beta Kappa
Convention Favor
Commemorative Watch
Sponsors
The brothers of Kappa Psi wish to extend a special thanks to the following companies for their support of the Grand Council Convention:
Allen & Hanburys, Burroughs-Wellcome, Ciba-Geigy Pharmaceutical Company, Detroit Graduate Chapter, Fox-Meyer Drug Co, Glaxo Pharmaceuticals, Hoechst-Roussel Pharmaceuticals, Inc, ICI Pharmaceuticals / Stuart Pharmaceuticals, Knoll Pharmaceuticals, Marion-Merrell-Dow, Inc, The Medicine Shoppe, Merck, Sharp & Dohme, Novo-Nordisc, Ortho Pharmaceuticals, Parke Davis, Pfizer, Inc., Sandoz Pharmaceuticals, Schering Laboratories / Key Pharmaceuticals, Schering-Plough Corp., Searle Pharmaceuticals, Smith, Kline & Beecham Pharmaceuticals, Squibb U. S. Pharmaceutical Group, Stuart Pharmaceuticals, Syntex Laboratories, Inc., Winthrop Pharmaceuticals, Wyeth-Ayerst Pharmaceuticals, The Upjohn Company
Program of Events
Saturday, August 3rd
7:30am Advisory Committee Breakfast
9:00am Exec. Committee Meeting
10:00am Registration
Noon Exec. Committee Luncheon
1:00pm CE Program I
3:00pm CE Program II
6:00pm Opening General Session
8:00pm Welcoming Party
Sunday, August 4th
8:00am Registration
9:00am Second General Session
Noon Lunch - on your own
1:00pm Workshop I - The Ritual
1:00pm CE Program III
3:00pm Workshop II - Kappa Psi Aims
4:00pm CE Program IV
5:00pm Grand Council Deputy Workshop
7:00pm Legislative Committee Hearing
8:00pm Workshop III - The Mask
9:00pm Ice Cream Social - Grand Ballroom
Monday, August 5th
8:00am Registration
9:00am Third General Session
10:00am Workshop IV - Rushing
10:00am CE Program V
11:00am Workshop V - Pledging
Noon Lunch - on your own
1:00pm Free Afternoon
7:30pm Graduate Brother Reception
9:00pm Benefactor & Past Grand Regents Reception
Tuesday, August 6th
8:00am Yellowstone Tour (box lunch provided)
6:00pm Dinner at Old Faithful
7:00pm Return to Snow King Resort
Wednesday, August 7th
9:00am Fourth General Session
Noon Lunch - on your own
1:00pm Fifth General Sesison
6:30pm Alpha Chapter Reception
7:30pm 112th Anniversary and Awards Banquet
Thursday, August 8th
8:00am Exec. Committee Meeting
Noon Exec. Committee Luncheon
1:00pm Exec. Committee Meeting