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Member Manual 2010 Interim Edition

Updated 01/20/2010

The Fraternity Creed

The Creed of

Lambda Kappa Sigma

I believe in loyalty.

I believe that loyalty is the divinest activity of the spirit, the wisest method and the most pow-

erful force in the realm of Fraternity affairs.

I believe in the sacred sovereignty of my sister over her own life. Therefore I will not trespass on her domain, or seek domination over her ideas or conduct in any way.

I believe that I see some truth my sister may not see and to which I must be true. I believe

equally that my sister sees some truth which I may not see, so I must be not only open-

minded but sympathetic because I want to know her truth too.

I believe that I have more defects in manner, speech, disposition, and temperament than I can

detect or am willing to admit. Therefore it ill becomes me to be too sharp a critic of my sister.

I believe that humor is one of the major gifts of God. I hope for my sake that my sister pos-sesses it. I pray for her sake that I may have enough of it to laugh at myself.

I believe that the happiness and success of my sister is as important as my own. Therefore I

will seek in behalf of others the same things that I seek and ask for myself.

Will that there is Spirit in this Universe which prompts, inspires and sustains those who make life an adventure, and I trust that Spirit.

This creed was dedicated to the sisters of Lambda Kappa Sigma in 1954

by Ruth Davies Flaherty, Grand President 1952-1954.

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Founders and Grand Presidents Page 4

History Page 5

Mission, Sign, Password, Holidays Page 18

Song and Prayer Page 19

Symbols Page 20

Collegiate Chapters Page 23

Alumni Chapters Page 27

Chapters by Region Page 30

Government Page 32

Binennial Convention Dates & Locations Page 34

Periodicals and Publications Page 35

Greek Heritage Page 36

Grand Council/Chapter Relationship Page 39

Fraternity/Faculty Advisors Page 41

Model Chapter Bylaws Page 42

Records and Chapter Files Page 43

Petitioning Grand Council, Chapter Dues Page 45

Blue & Gold Triangle Page 47

Educational Trust and Grants Page 48

Fraternity Awards & Recognition Page 54

International Office Page 62

Standing Committees Page 63

Bylaws of Lambda Kappa Sigma Page 65

Greek Alphabet Page 77

Founders and Grand Presidents

FOUNDERS Ethel J. Heath

October 14, 1913

Annabel Carter Jones Mary Durgin Loveland Mary Connolly Livingston Alice G. Coleman Emma MacDonnell Cronin Margaret M. Curran Willette McKeever Cheever Rosemond A. Guinn

GRAND PRESIDENTS

Annabel Carter Jones, Alpha 1922-1926 Katherine Graham, Iota 1926-1928 Belle Wenz Dirstine, Mu 1928-1932 Barbara Hynes Collins, Gamma 1932-1934 Norma Chipman Wells, Zeta 1934-1936 Cora E. Craven, Alpha 1936-1940 Virginia Lebo Osol, Eta 1940-1946 Imogene Rhodes Geisler, Rho 1946-1948 Amelia C. DeDominicis, Epsilon 1948-1950 Margit Garthe Harrison, Mu 1950-1952 Ruth Davies Flaherty, Alpha 1952-1954 Harriet Lescauski, Gamma 1954-1956 Imogene Piper Comer, Phi 1956-1958 Julia Pishalski, Omicron 1958-1964 Mary Hoey Gilbert, Alpha 1964-1966 Patricia Hornall Tanac, Chi 1966-1970 Adele Lobraico Lowe, Phi 1970-1974 Marilyn Springer Haberle, Alpha Zeta 1974-1978 Judith Martin Riffee, Alpha Omicron 1978-1982 Mary Rickelman Grear, Alpha Zeta 1982-1984 Patricia Clancy Kienle, Eta 1984-1988 Ruth Brown, Eta 1988-1990 Marilyn Harris, Tau 1990-1992 Donna Dancer, Alpha Iota 1992-1994 Nancy Nelson Horst, Chi 1994-1998 Christine Perry, Alpha 1998-2004 Dixie Leikach, Epsilon 2004-2006 Jennifer Rhodes, Rho 2006-2008 Sharon Brown, Alpha Iota 2008-

History

A Chronological History of

Lambda Kappa Sigma Pharmacy Fraternity

The Early Years – The Fraternity is Founded

On October 14, 1913, Ethel J. Heath, Librarian at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, organized a social club at the institute under the name of Lambda Kappa Society. Eight women students: Annabel Carter Jones, Mary Connolly Livingston, Emma MacDonnell Cronin, Willette McKeever Cheever, Mary Durgin Loveland, Alice. G. Coleman, Margaret M. Curran, and Rosemond A. Guinn, along with Miss Heath, are the charter members of our organization. For several years, the group held luncheon meetings which were productive of much good fellowship and understanding.

In 1915, because of class schedule conflicts, it was impossible to continue as a luncheon club and the organization became a society open to all women in attendance at the college. A new meaning was given to the Greek letters and Sigma was added to its name. During the year, an official badge, motto, flower, and colors were selected. The first steps toward becoming a national organization were taken in 1917, and the following year, the society became a secret and selective sorority, with the Boston group forming its Alpha chapter. Soon, other chapters were established. Also in 1919, the official coat-of-arms, designed by Cora E. Craven, was adopted.

The Council of Alpha Chapter conducted the national affairs of the sorority until May 1922, when a Graduate Grand Council was organized. Members of this council were: President, Annabel Carter Jones (Alpha); First Vice-President, Bertha Sugden Tuttle (Alpha); Second Vice-President, Katherine Graham, (Iota); Third Vice-President, Mildred Carlisle (Eta); Fourth Vice-President, Lorena Bigelow (Zeta); Secretary, Georgia H. Moreland (Alpha); Treasurer, Jennie E. Thompson (Alpha); Auditor, Mabel E. Jennison (Alpha); and Members-at-large Edna M. Follensby, Ruth Davies Flaherty, Anna M. Mackillop and Ethel J. Heath, all of Alpha.

By 1923, interest in the establishment of alumni chapters had grown, and the first two were chartered. These alumni chapters were originally known as Alpha Alpha and Beta Beta, respectively. In 1926, such nomenclature was discontinued, and alumni chapters adopted names to correspond with their collegiate chapter name.

The first national convention was held in 1926, in Boston, Massachusetts. At this convention, it was decided to reduce the number of Members-at-large to three, resulting in an eleven-member council. Also, the first issue of the TRIANGLE was published and presented in mimeographed form to the convention-at-large.

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By 1926, fourteen chapters had been established. In 1927, LKS was incorporated in the State of Illinois mainly through the efforts of sisters of the Gamma chapter. In 1928, the Second Biennial Convention was held in Chicago, Illinois. Rules governing alumni chapters were established as interest in forming such chapters mounted. It was at this convention that the Blue and Gold Endowment Fund, a plan for the partial support of the TRIANGLE through life subscriptions to the publication, was proposed and accepted. It was decided that it should be traditional to observe Hygeia Day by the presentation of a professional program.

The Years Between 1930-1950 – Growth During Times of Adversity

The 1930 national convention was held in San Francisco, during which it was voted to change the TRIANGLE from an annual to a quarterly publication. At the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania convention in 1932, the office of the Six-Year Member at Large was discontinued, and that of Grand Editor was established; also a national scholarship award was authorized. The first PLEDGE HANDBOOK appeared in time for the Chicago convention in 1934.

The Spokane, Washington convention in 1936 was productive of many things. The Convention Delegate Fund, whereby each chapter is required to pay into the national treasury a stipulated sum, and in return, receives transportation cost for a delegate to and from convention, was voted upon and adopted. The initiation fee was raised to include the cost of the $5 pin; the sign and password were made official, and it ruled that the Grand Editor should appoint an assistant to facilitate the publication of the TRIANGLE.

The Silver Anniversary Convention was held in the city of its founding, Boston, in 1938. The delegates voted to join the Professional Panhellenic Association, becoming the first pharmaceutical sorority in the association. Omicron chapter of Detroit was host to the 1940 convention. The Grand Council was changed by discontinuing the offices of Auditor and the Four-Year Member at Large.

Because of World War II, no conventions were held for six years. Three new chapters were established. Publication of the TRIANGLE was suspended for a time, but resumed in 1943, and was published three times a year. Because of war-time travel restrictions, it was proposed that meetings be held in the various regions. The first Regional Meeting was fostered by the eastern chapters in 1941, and the Midwestern chapters held their first Regional Meeting in 1943. Regional Meetings continue to be held in the years between biennial conventions.

On December 31, 1945, the entire sorority was saddened by the death of our beloved founder, Ethel J. Heath, who had lit the torch which we must all strive to carry on.

The first post-war convention was held in Portland, Oregon, in 1946. In memory of Miss Heath, it was voted to rename our scholarship award the Ethel J. Heath Scholarship Key. It was also decided to

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present an Efficiency Cup to the most outstanding collegiate chapter of each biennium. Another first was the selection of a Miss Personality from the collegiate members in attendance at the convention.

At the 1948 convention, held in Baltimore, a design for a sorority identification pin was presented and adopted by the convention delegates.

The Years Between 1950-1970 – Establishment of Time-Honored Traditions

In 1950 at the Indianapolis convention, Cora E. Craven’s design for an honorary member pin was adopted. An official prayer was presented by Eta chapter and Delta chapter presented a song to be used as the official sorority song. Both the prayer and song were adopted for national use.

1952 found us meeting for our twelfth biennial convention in Hollywood, Calif. A special induction ceremony for honorary members was adopted. The national dues were raised to include a subscription to the TRIANGLE. Alpha chapters presented a Founder’s Day Ceremony for national consideration, and it was adopted. An Efficiency Gavel was introduced as an award for the most outstanding alumni chapter during each biennium.

With the addition of many southern chapters, the 1954 convention, held in Philadelphia, adopted the plan of having four regions – eastern, midwestern, western and southern, with a Grand Council Supervisor for each. The Grand Vice-President was designated supervisor of all alumni chapters. It was also recommended that there be three Honorary Advisors, selected from previous Grand Council officers and that they be selected by the Grand Council each biennium. A brochure, publicizing our organization, was introduced during the biennium for use by chapters during rushing periods.

April 28, 1956 is a significant date in the history of the sorority. On that day, Lambda Kappa Sigma became international with the addition to our ranks of Alpha Lambda chapter in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It was also the first professional sorority to be established upon the campus of the University of British Columbia.

The 1956 convention was held in Chicago and it was the wish of the assembly to donate to the American Pharmaceutical Association Building Fund. The year 1958 found the sorority meeting at its first international convention in Seattle, Washington. A Memorial Service was adopted for use at this meeting, and a complete revision of THE PLEDGE HANDBOOK was undertaken.

Omicron chapters hosted the 1960 convention in Detroit. A revised PLEDGE HANDBOOK was presented to the delegates, an ADVISOR’S MANUAL was introduced, a $200 scholarship was approved, the “Stray Lamb” program was initiated, and Dr. B. Olive Cole was the first recipient of our Award of Merit.

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The Golden Anniversary of Lambda Kappa Sigma was celebrated in 1962, in the city of its founding, Boston, with Alpha chapters as hosts. Alpha chapter was presented with a Golden Anniversary Certificate, and nineteen chapters received Silver Anniversary Certificates. Barbara Hartman Johnson was the second recipient of the Award of Merit. Julia Pishalski (Omicron) compiled a Golden History Book; Mary Connolly Livingston and Annabel Carter Jones, charter members, were present. The first LKS scholarship (now known as the Cora E. Craven Educational Grant) was awarded to Nancy E. Stevens of Phi chapter; Margaret Sherwood (Delta) became a staff pharmacist on the S.S. HOPE. Charlotte Bartakovits (Eta) was our first delegate to the I.P.S.F. Congress in London in August, 1963.

The first convention in the southern region was hosted by Alpha Epsilon chapter in Memphis, Tennessee in June 1964. The S.S. HOPE was adopted as a project for the Biennium. A new category of “Patron” was approved as a means of honoring persons who are interested in the sorority and lend meaningful assistance to a chapter. Chi Alumni retired the Efficiency Gavel.

Stockton, California was the site of the 1966 convention, with Alpha Xi chapter as host. This was the first held on a campus. The requirements for the Ethel J. Heath Scholarship Key were revised to reflect the varying academic grading systems in the colleges of pharmacy. A “Manual for Chapter Operation” was distributed to the Officers of all chapters. Julia Pishalski was elected president of the Professional Panhellenic Association for the 1967-69 term, after having served as a Member at Large and Vice-President of the P.P.A.

In July of 1968, Phi chapters in Indianapolis were hosts to a convention for the second time. Norma and Clara Wells were honored as being charter members of the Zeta chapter and 50-year members. The Award of Merit was accepted by Dr. Muriel C. Vincent. A decal was authorized at the convention and was distributed to all chapters soon afterward. In keeping with the trend in fraternal organizations, the term sorority was officially replaced by the term fraternity in referring to Lambda Kappa Sigma. The office of Member at Large was deleted and the eastern region was divided into two provinces with a Regional Supervisor for each region. Chapter visitations were approved.

The Years Between 1970-1980 – Title IX, Establishment of the Trust and New Affiliations

The 1970 convention was held in Philadelphia, hosted by Eta chapter and Alpha Alpha chapter. Lorraine Gribbens (Gamma) received the Award of Merit.

The 1972 convention was held in St. Louis, MO, with Alpha Zeta Collegiate and the newly installed Alpha Zeta Alumni chapter serving as hosts. Betty Hart Tusa (Alpha Epsilon) received the Award of Merit. A certificate for members who have been initiated fifty or more years ago was awarded to Ruth Flaherty, Clara Wells and Normal Wells. The office of Grand Vice-President was divided – the Grand Vice-President being responsible for the supervision of Alumni chapters, and the office of Member at

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Large being reinstated with responsibility for the Stray Lamb (alumni not living near an established alumni chapter) program. A $250 Dr. B. Olive Cole Graduate Educational Grant was established. Annual dues were raised to $7. The initiation fee was raised to $10 plus the cost of a badge. As of July 1, 1972, there were 42 collegiate and 23 alumni chapters chartered with a total membership of 7,450.

Anaheim, California-Disneyland – was the site of the 1974 convention with Lambda chapters as host. Dr. Sylvia Mulvihill (Tau Alumni) received the Award of Merit and addressed the convention. Certificates of 50 years of membership were awarded to Elvira Lemkau and Bertha Tuttle (Alpha), Belle Dirstine (Mu) and Ruth Miller (Eta). Phoenix Metro Alumni chapter was installed in November 1973, becoming the first Metropolitan Alumni chapter. Eta Collegiate chapter retired the Efficiency Cup.

The 1976 convention was held on the campus of the University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio. Omicron Collegiates and Alumni, Alpha Iota and Alpha Mu served as hosts. In keeping with the American Fraternity system’s 200th anniversary, special “bicentennial minutes” were read throughout the meeting. The PPA luncheon also featured a bicentennial theme, and the PPA President was speaker. Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments Act was discussed in depth, and it was decided that Lambda Kappa Sigma should petition to remain a single-sex organization. Additional work continued on the Educational Trust. The Dr. B. Olive Cole Graduate Grants were raised to $300 and the six Cora E. Craven Educational Grants were raised to $250 each. A guest from Kobe Women’s College of Pharmacy, Kobe, Japan, was also present and read greetings to the Convention from her college. Cecilia Furmaniak received a 50-year member certificate. Total membership as of July 1, 1976, was 8,957.

The 1978 Silver Biennial Convention was held in Albany, New York, with Beta chapter serving as host. The first Professional Fraternity Association luncheon was held. PPA and PIC had consolidated in 1977, to form PFA. Continued work on Title IX had occurred with the desire to remain a women’s organization. The Educational Trust had grown and began to provide the Cora E. Craven and Dr. B. Olive Cole Educational Grants. The Efficiency Gavel was retired by Eta Alumni. The first Distinguished Service Citation was awarded to Julia Zukowski Pishalski. The Award of Merit went to Peggy Kaluz Frazier. Total membership as of July 1, 1978, was 9,931.

The Biennial Convention of 1980 found sisters in Birmingham, Alabama enjoying the southern hospitality of Alpha Gamma chapters. Membership passed the 10,000-mark with initiation of Diane Lynn Snyder of Alpha Omicron chapter. We voted to continue in opposition to Title IX and remain a single-sex organization. The International By-Laws were extensively revised, and dues were increased to $20 per year. An initiation which includes the BLUE AND GOLD TRIANGLE life subscription and previously separate pledge fee was established at $25. The newly-approved budget allowed institution of several news programs: computerization to improve record keeping and the tracking of membership; increased CE involvement; continued contributions to the Educational Trust and Project HOPE, centralization of Fraternity records and work in Cape Girardeau, Missouri; hiring a part-time clerical person; establishment of an Executive Council meeting to be held six months prior to Convention; and

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establishment of a Convention Coordinator, among others. The office of Member at Large was deleted with the Grand Vice-President assuming total responsibility for alumni. Regional collegiate representatives to the Grand Council had been chosen at the beginning of the Biennium, and the participation was found to be successful. An organization of the six pharmacy fraternities had been formed – ICPF: International Council of Pharmacy Fraternities – with LKS playing a key role. PFA President for 1979-1980 was Past Grant President Marilyn Haberle. Cora E. Craven Grants were increased to ten and made available to members in both Pharm.D as well as B.S. programs. Dr. Gail Bellward of Vancouver, Canada, was the Award of Merit recipient and addressed the Convention body. Frances Finnigan Curran received the second Distinguished Service Citation. By July 1, 1980, membership stood at 11,017 and was still growing.

The Years Between 1980-1990 – Extending Our Reach

Members continued to enhance their participation in professional organizations. Two sisters were named to the APhA Advisory Group for Women’s Affairs, and numerous others held offices in national, state and local associations.

The 1982 Biennial Convention was held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with Delta Collegiate, Tau Collegiate and Tau Alumni chapters as hosts. Adele Lowe (Phi) was presented the Distinguished Service Citation, and Gloria Doughty (Alpha Nu) was presented the Award of Merit. Major areas of discussion included enhancement of the International Office and further participation by Stray Lambs. A By-Laws amendment was adopted allowing for Stray Lamb voting delegates beginning with the 1984 convention.

The LKS cookbook was published, with profits split between the chapters and a special fund to help supplement travel costs to the 1984 Biennial Convention in Seattle, Washington.

The LKS Educational Trust continued to grow. One Dr. B. Olive Cole Educational Grant was awarded in 1983 and one in 1984; 12 Cora E. Craven Grants were awarded in 1983 and 18 awarded in 1984. Grand President Mary Grear was elected to the Board of Directors of the PFA in 1981. In 1982 and 1983, she was elected PFA secretary.

The Stray Lamb membership grew from just a few sisters in 1980 to more than 400 sisters in 1984. As of January 1, 1984, 12,656 had been initiated into Lambda Kappa Sigma. The first annual fundraising program began with the “Campaign for Progress” in 1983. This successful campaign coupled with an intense effort to revitalize alumni support and interest unveiled a new era of alumni participation in Lambda Kappa Sigma. Alumni chapters numbered 32 in 1984 in addition to our 42 collegiate chapters.

A special chapter award, the Ruth Davies Flaherty Service Award, was designed to honor outstanding service and loyalty of chapter members. In 1984, ten awards were presented.

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The 28th Biennial Convention was held in Seattle in 1984 by Chi chapters. The first Strategic Organizational Plan for the Biennium was adopted. Our first Executive Director, Mary R. Grear, was chosen by Grand Council. The office of Grand Editor was eliminated with the duties becoming part of the Executive Director’s job description. “Pharmacists Against Drug Abuse” was selected as our international professional project for the biennium. Support of Project Hope as our international philanthropy since 1964 was continued. The Distinguished Service Citation was awarded to Patricia Hornall Tanac (Chi). The Award of Merit recipient was Dr. Marilyn Harris (Tau). Ten of the 102 sisters becoming fifty-year members during the biennium attended a special 50-year Member Luncheon, and 9 past Grand Presidents were in attendance at Convention. Alpha Zeta Alumni retired the Efficiency Gavel. New publications unveiled in 1984 included the lambda Kappa Sigma Alumni Directory compiled by the Harris Publishing Company, a chapter newsletter named LInKS, and recruiting brochures “The Value Edge” and “LKS-yesterday, today and for tomorrow.”

The 29th Biennial Convention was held in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1986, hosted by Phi chapters. The process of strategic organizational planning continued, adopting the goals set by the membership. These goals included expanding the membership; establishing sound management principles to enhance organizational stability; increasing member involvement on all possible levels; improving and increasing communication; and continuing to support and expand our fraternal purpose of promoting the profession of pharmacy among women.

By-Laws were extensively revised to reflect the Fraternity’s commitment to expansion. Grand Council offices were added to include a Grand Vice-President for Alumni, Grand Vice-President for Collegiates, and seven Regional Supervisors. The designation of Stray Lamb, which referred to alumni members not affiliated with an alumni chapter, was changed to Alumni at Large. The term Honorary Advisor was changed to Grand Council Advisor to more accurately describe the active role of leadership these women provide.

Dues were set at $30 annually for collegiate members and $40 annually for alumni members. The initiation fee was set at $40. A Mary Connolly Livingston Grant was established in honor of this founder who donated the initial substantial contribution to the Lambda Kappa Sigma Educational Trust.

Executive Director Mary Grear served as the 1985-86 Professional Fraternity Association President while other members held offices in national, state and local associations. Shirley McKee was elected Speaker of the APhA House of Delegates while E. Michelle Valentine served on the APhA Board of Trustees. Norma Chipman Wells was awarded the Distinguished Service Citation. Mary Jo Reilly was recipient of the 1985 Career Achievement Award of the Professional Fraternity Association and the 1986 Lambda Kappa Sigma Award of Merit.

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Support of Project Hope as the international philanthropy since 1964 was continued. "Elder-Care" was selected as the international professional program for the biennium. A Leadership Conference for Women in Pharmacy was held at the Biennial Convention.

New publications of the biennium included a Chapter Treasurer's Manual and an Advisor's Manual developed to assist faculty and fraternity advisors.

Women's Health Issues became the focus of committee work beginning in 1984. Issues such as Premenstrual Syndrome, Osteoporosis and Contraception have been addressed. Major grant support was received from the G.D. Searle Company for our program on Contraception. The project is cosponsored with Kappa Epsilon and presented at the APhA and ASHP national meetings. In addition, chapters and Alumni at Large have presented the program as a local professional project.

The Association Management Leadership Program began in 1986. The program is designed to bring a student to the International Office to complete a summer internship in association management. Susan Zetzl (Phi) became the first summer intern. In 1988, the program was enhanced through funding from the Merck Company Foundation. Jacqueline Mele( Pi) was chosen to fill the position in 1988; Rhonda Lawson (Alpha Zeta) 1989, Christine Perry (Alpha) 1990, Nicole Berthune (Xi) 1991, and Christine Simpkins (Xi) 1992.

Members continued to take leadership roles in international and state organizations. LKS played a key role in the "International Leadership Symposium: The Role of Women in Pharmacy" held in London, England, June 1987.

Expansion during the biennium included the chartering of Alpha Tau Alumni in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and the reactivation of Alpha Eta at the Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy, Long Island University. Dr. Chisae Umezawa and Hideno Nakatani, our first sisters from Kobe, Japan were initiated at the 1988 Convention.

The Diamond Anniversary Convention was celebrated in Boston. Two new publications, a 75-year history book and "Compounding Was More Fun" were unveiled. Frances Curran (Eta) served as Editor for both publications. Mary Grear, Executive Director, introduced a Historian's Manual during the biennium.

As a result of civil rights legislation, the convention body voted to delete all gender references from our membership requirements. Thus, the Fraternity opened its membership to both females and males ending a twelve-year effort to legally remain an all women's organization.

The members at Convention kicked off the year-long celebration of our 75th anniversary with a ceremony marking our rededication to our purpose of promoting the profession of pharmacy among women. At Convention, Shirley Pinder McKee (Xi) was honored with the presentation of the Award of Merit. Margit Harrison (Mu) received the Distinguished Service Citation. The Balfour Company

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designed several new jewelry pieces, including mortar and pestle and lamb designs.

Lambda Kappa Sigma looked forward to continuing its tradition of excellence. Our future is bright thanks to those alumni of our first seventy-five years who have provided us with a firm foundation for growth and accomplishment in promoting the profession of pharmacy among women.

The Years Between 1990-2000 – Recognizing Women in Pharmacy

In 1990, Lambda Kappa Sigma, was "off and running" to celebrate the 31st Biennial Convention in Lexington, KY, with Alpha Nu chapters as hosts. The Distinguished Service Citation was presented to Marilyn Springer Haberle (Alpha Zeta). Marlene Delp Fichter (Omicron) was honored with the Award of Merit.

During the biennium, the Lambda Kappa Sigma/Merck Sharp & Dohme Vanguard Leadership Award was established to honor women in pharmacy who have excelled in their influence in the profession of pharmacy and through their leadership ability in the profession. Mary Jo Reilly was the first recipient in 1989, and Mary Rickelman Grear was the second in 1990. E. Michelle Valentine received the Vanguard in 1991.

Our international By-Laws were revised reflecting changes in dues, pledging and Grand Council. Dues were set at $35 annually for collegiates and $50 annually for alumni, and the initiation fee was set at $45. Pledging was eliminated and replaced with a Membership Orientation Program. The Grand Council was restructured to achieve a more efficient working unit. Grand Council Advisors were eliminated, and the Past Grand President now serves as advisor to Grand Council. The office of Collegiate Representative was added, and Christine Perry (Alpha) was elected as the first collegiate to serve on Grand Council. The Regional Supervisors were appointed to Grand Council. The Cora E. Craven and Mary Connolly Livingston Grants were increased to $500 each. The Dr. B. Olive Cole Grant was increased to $1000. The Efficiency Cup was awarded to Alpha chapter, and Phi Alumni took home the Efficiency Gavel.

Expansion during the biennium included the chartering of Alpha Tau Collegiate chapter at the University of Toronto and the reactivation of Epsilon chapter at the University of Maryland.

The 1992 Convention was held in Charleston, South Carolina. By-Law changes included electing the voting Grand Council officers (except for Collegiate Representative) by mail ballot, adding an Alumni Supervisor and adding the position of Executive Director.

The Distinguished Service Citation was given to Judith Riffee, and Arleen Kaizer was honored with the Award of Merit. The Efficiency Cup went to Eta chapter and Chi Alumni received the Efficiency Gavel. Sara White was the 1992 Vanguard Award winner, and Christine Gosselin won the award in 1993.

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New chapters chartered during the biennium were Omega Alumni, and Alpha Upsilon of Kobe, Japan, thus expanding the Fraternity's international outreach. Gamma Alumni was reactivated.

Executive Director Mary Grear resigned, although Grear and Associates remained the management service for the biennium. A search committee was formed to write a Request for Proposal, evaluate the responses, and recommend a new management firm to the Grand Council.

Las Vegas, Nevada was the site of the 33rd Biennial Convention in 1994. Changes in By-Laws deleted the convention delegate fee for alumni chapters and changed the dues deadline for alumni to April 1. Alpha Resources of Alpena, Michigan was selected to provide management services. Key personnel is Joan Rogala, CEO, and named as Executive Director for Lambda Kappa Sigma.

Gloria Doughty received the Distinguished Service Citation, and the Award of Merit went to Mary Ann Koda-Kimble. The Vanguard Award winner was Patricia Kienle (Eta). Alpha retired the Efficiency Cup, and Alpha Alumni won the Efficiency Gavel.

A new scholarship award was established for Educational Trust, the Norma Wells Loyalty Grant for undergraduates, and the first one was awarded in 1995. The 1995 Vanguard recipient was Paula Castor (Eta).

The 1996 convention was held in St. Louis, Missouri, hosted by the Alpha Zeta chapters. By-Laws changes included rewording of some of the officer duties, Executive Director description and committee names and duties to reflect current practice. It was stated that dues include a subscription to the Blue and Gold Triangle, and life subscription wording was deleted. The dues structure was revised to be $40 annually for collegiates, $65 for initiates, $50 for graduate students, residents and members over 65, and $70 for alumni.

The Award of Merit was presented to Donna Horn (Alpha) and Portia Devore (Phi) received the Distinguished Service Citation. Janet Engle (Pi) was the 1996 Vanguard winner. A new award, Distinguished Young Pharmacist, was added, and the first recipient of this annual award was Christine Perry (Alpha).

Project HOPE was confirmed again as the Fraternity philanthropy, and the Womens' Health Issue for the biennium was Endometriosis. Chapter anniversaries were: 25, Alpha Zeta Alumni, 50, Phi Alumni, and 75, Lambda. The Efficiency Cup went to Tau chapter and the Efficiency Gavel to Alpha Alumni.

A new rush brochure was introduced called “Membership Has Its Privileges”. The Students for Progress program was introduced to give the collegiate chapter the opportunity to contribute to student programming and development.

In 1998, Lambda Kappa Sigma members were welcomed to the city of “sisterly love” – Philadelphia, for the 35th Biennial Convention hosted by Eta and Alpha Alpha chapters. By-law revisions included

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replacing the Collegiate Representative with a Grand Vice President for Development who will coordinate expansion efforts, pursue sponsorships and endowments for the Fraternity, and develop corporate sponsorships. A mission statement was adopted which is “to promote the profession of pharmacy among women and advance women within the profession by developing its members as individuals and leaders through the support of fellow members while encouraging a high standard of professional ethics and scholarship.” Chapter status was redefined and Women’s Health Issues became a standing committee.

The Women’s Health Issues project for the biennium ws Endometriosis and Project HOPE remained our international philanthropy. Communication during the biennium was through the publication of four Blue & Gold Triangle issues, eight issues of LinKS and two issues of the Alumni Newsletter. A new rush poster was unveiled and LKS launched its own website at www.lks.org.

Expansion during the biennium included the chartering Alpha Phi Chapter at Wilkes University in Pennsylvania and the establishment of a Portland (Oregon) Metro Alumni Chapter. As of July 1, 1998, membership stood at 18,102 with 44 collegiate and 34 alumni chapters chartered.

The Distinguished Service Citation was awarded to Patricia Clancy Kienle (Eta) and the Award of Merit to Alice Till (Eta). The Vanguard Leadership Award was given to Angele D’Angelo (Alpha Pi) in 1997 and Betty Jean Harris (Eta) in 1998. The Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award was presented to Jennifer Stuckmaqn (Alpha Beta) in 1997 and Dixie Leikach (Epsilon) in 1998. The Efficiency Cup was retired by Tau Chapter and Alpha Alumni won the Efficiency Gavel. Chapter anniversaries were: 50, Alpha Alpha and 50, Alpha Beta. The Adele Lowe Leadership Grant was established as a new award for the Educational Trust.

The 36th Biennial Convention was held for the first time in Texas where Alpha Sigma Chapter served as our hosts at the meeting, which was held in Houston. An Educational Trust Luncheon was added to the convention agenda for the first time. This luncheon gave us the opportunity to highlight the work and purpose of the Trust while providing the forum to personally thank individual members and chapters for making donations. During the biennium the Trust awarded 17 Cora E Craven, 3 Mary Connolly Livingston and 2 Norma Wells Loyalty Grants. In 1999 the Fraternity awarded the first Adele Lowe Educational Grant. This grant honors the memory of Adele who was a past Grand President and Chairman of the TLC for many years. Adele’s vision for a scholarship program and dedication to this goal helped to build the Educational Trust.

By-law changes made during the biennium include clarification of alumni status and the addition of a membership committee as a new standing committee to LKS. The Fraternity developed a new identity with newly designed letterhead and a new rush brochure. In late 1998, Grand Council decided to provide recruitment materials to the collegiates at no charge allowing all chapters to obtain the recruitment materials without a financial burden. The member manual was also updated and sent out to

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each chapter. A new membership directory was produced during the biennium from Harris Publishing, which included a listing of all LKS members. The Regional Meetings were held in Toledo and Boston in 1999. Our Women’s Health Issue for the Biennium was Heart Disease and again we adopted Project HOPE as our international philanthropy.

The Fraternity awards that were bestowed upon the membership this biennium included: The Distinguished Service Citation to Dr. Marilyn Harris (Tau), the Award of Merit to Captain Judith McCarthy (Alpha), the Vanguard Award to Ruth Demar (Delta) in 1999 and Dr. Barbara Hayes (Alpha Sigma) in 2000. In 1999, the Young Pharmacist of the Year Award was given to Dr. Linda Clark (Alpha) and in 2002 to Dr. Kathleen McAvoy (Alpha). In 1999, LKS presented a new Award called the Advisor Award for recognition of a fraternity or faculty advisor who has provided outstanding service and dedication to their chapter. The first recipient of the Advisor Award was Christine Perry (Alpha).

The Years Since 2000 – A New Millennium

Chapter Achievement Awards were presented at the 2000 Convention for the first time to collegiate chapters for outstanding work in seven categories: Chapter Publications, Professional Projects, Service Projects, Scholarship, Membership Recruitment and Retention, Loyalty an Leadership. The Efficiency Cup and Gavel were awarded to Alpha Collegiate and Alumni Chapters. Chapter Anniversaries that were celebrated were: 50 years to Alpha Beta and Chi Alumni Chapters.

From our founding by Ethel J Heath at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy to our standing as the largest fraternity for women in pharmacy, LKS entered the 21st century as a driving force promoting and supporting women in pharmacy.

Charting a Course for the Future was the theme of the 2002 Biennial Convention held in Chicago and hosted by Gamma Chapter. This theme was fitting for the meeting because we held the Final Banquet off site by taking a dinner cruises on Lake Michigan on the Odyssey. A Networking Breakfast was added to the agenda to provide the membership the opportunity to explore various career options and develop professional contacts with LKS members who are leaders in their field. There were no by-law changes for the first time at a convention. A total of $6,776.32 was donated over the biennium to Project HOPE and Heart Disease was chosen as the next Women’s Health Issue. A Centennial Celebration Club was created to support our 100 anniversary in 2012. Members of the club agree to contribute $10.00 a year for the next 10 years to build a fund to be used to make our 100th Anniversary a truly exceptional experience.

The 2001 Regional Meetings were held in New York City and Indianapolis. The Educational Trust awarded 22 Educational Grants totaling $11,000 which provided the opportunity for our members to realize their educational goals and assure continued growth of women in pharmacy. This biennium the Fraternity published four Blue and Gold Triangles, four issues of the Alumni Newsletter and six issues of LinKS. Email became the primary mode of communication with our members over the biennium

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and allowed the Fraternity and Grand Council to stay in contact with our members on a regular basis.

Awards that were given out this biennium included the Award of Merit to Jan Engle (Pi) who served as President of APhA. The Vanguard Award was presented to Baetina Black (Alpha Epsilon) in 2001 and Barbara Hauck (Alpha Zeta) in 2002. The Distinguished Service Citation was presented to Mary Grear (Alpha Zeta) and the Advisor Award to Dr. Kim Hancock (Alpha Iota). The Young Pharmacist of the Year Award was presented to Dr. Eloise Thibeault (Alpha) in 2001 and Stefanie Ferreri (Alpha Beta) in 2002. The Efficiency Cup was presented to Alpha Chapter and the Efficiency Gavel was retired for the second time by Alpha Alumni. Chapter Anniversaries that were celebrated included Xi-75 years, Alpha Zeta, Alpha Theta, Epsilon Alumni and Tau Alumni-50 years.

Baltimore, Maryland was the site of the 2004 Biennial Convention hosted by Epsilon Collegiate and Alumni Chapters. By-law revisions included clarification of collegiate members; payments to the Fraternity are in US currency only, procedures for expulsion and stating that Grand Council members are officers of Lambda Kappa Sigma. Highlights at the Convention included the Opening Reception held at the Dr. B. Olive Cole Museum and a new event; the Blue and Gold Dinner provided a forum for sisterly bonding. $7,390 was donated to Project HOPE, which was again adopted as our international philanthropy. The Educational Trust awarded 19 Grants this year including a Dr. B. Olive Cole Grant.

In 2003, for the first time the Fraternity held one Regional Meeting in Providence, RI verses holding 2-3 Regional Meetings. The Reactivation during the biennium included Alpha Rho Chapter at Northeastern University and Alpha Pi Alumni in New York. As of July 1, 2004 membership stood at approximately 21,000 with 44 collegiate and 36 alumni chapters chartered. The goals outlined in the SOP were to increase Educational Trust Contributions, increase membership, improve retention of members, increase fundraising and increase collegiate to alumni interactions. To support our new Women’s Health Issue, Migraines, a new project this biennium was developed. Each chapter was sent a fully developed program on a CD Rom that chapters and members can use to present a program on Migraines. The CD Rom contains a power point program and speakers notes.

Outstanding alumni who were honored this biennium with Fraternity Awards include: Vanguard Award to Carol Bugdalski-Stutrud (Omicron) in 2003 and Dr. Cynthia Boyle (Epsilon) in 2004, The Distinguished Service Citation to Geraldine Manzione (Tau) and the Award of Merit to Dr. Mary Andritz (Delta). The Advisor Award was presented to Dr. Cherokee Layson-Wolf (Epsilon and the Young Pharmacist of the Year to Dr. Ginger Lemay (Xi) in 2003 and Dr. Kara Shirley (Xi) in 2004. Tau Chapter won the Efficiency Cup and Alpha Alumni took home the Efficiency Gavel. Numerous chapters celebrated anniversaries this biennium including 75 years to Alpha Alumni and 50 year certificates to Alpha Iota and Alpha Kappa Chapters.

As we approach our 100th Anniversary, sisterhood and promoting women in pharmacy remain the foundation of our organization while the support of our membership, both financially and actively, is the key to Lambda Kappa Sigma’s success and future.

Mission, Sign and Password, Fraternity Holidays

MISSION

The mission of Lambda Kappa Sigma is to promote the profession of pharmacy among women and advance women within the profession by developing its members as individuals and leaders through the support of fellow members while encouraging a high standard of professional ethics and scholarship.

SIGN AND PASSWORD

The sign and password of the Fraternity shall be kept secret, shall never appear in writing, and shall be used at chapter meetings, Regional Meetings, and Biennial Conventions.

FRATERNITY HOLIDAYS

HYGEIA DAY - MARCH 15th

Its purpose is to publicly call attention to the dedication of the members to the profession of pharmacy and to the advancement of knowledge in the health sciences. Each chapter presents a professional program to which the general public is invited.

HYGEIA is known in Greek mythology as the goddess of health. The name was used allegorically at first, but later Hygeia came to be regarded as the daughter of Aesculapius, and by some cults his wife. The origin of the introduction of the worship of Hygeia, together with the date and place of its incipiency are difficult to trace. In Athens, the name Hygeia was one of attributes of Athena, to whom an altar was erected on the Acropolis after the great plague. Hygeia is represented as a vigorous young maiden, often accompanied by her father. While in classical times Aesculapius and Hygeia simply god and goddess of health, in the declining years of paganism they were considered protecting divinities.

FOUNDERS DAY - OCTOBER 14th

All chapters celebrate this date with a special candle-lit ceremony honoring the founder, Ethel J. Heath, and the Charter Members, who had the foresight to lay the foundations of our Fraternity, and our chapters who sustain the work of our founders.

Song and Prayer

LAMBDA KAPPA SIGMA SONG

(to the tune: “A Little Street Where Old Friends Meet”)

Lambda Kappa Sigma girls are we

To thee we give our very best

In the face of joy and sorrow we’ll be true

To our dear old colors gold and blue

You have set the pace for us we know

And we will strive to follow through

Fortune and Fame we know you’ll gain

And loyal to you we’ll remain

-words by Jean Shankel, Delta Chapter

LAMBDA KAPPA SIGMA PRAYER

Let us, O God, keep ever before us the meaning of

Lambda Kappa Sigma

May it enable us to serve just a bit better than we

would otherwise.

May____________, _______________, and________________ guide

Us in our thoughts words and deeds, and

May this meeting and every meeting be a credit

To our Fraternity.

-by Jo May Zeisig Gaskell, Eta Chapter

The Lambda Kappa Sigma Song and Prayer were adopted at the 11th Biennial Convention, 1950, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Closed Pearl Badge Crown Pearl Badge Chapter Presidents Badge

Symbols

SYMBOLS

COAT OF ARMS (Crest): The central figure of our coat-of-arms is the caduceus. The caduceus, the smooth, winged rod entwined with two snakes, has an origin even more venerable than the rod of Aesculapius, the God of medicine. Reproductions of this symbol were found on Babylonian vases. The caduceus was given to Hermes, or Mercury, by Apollo in exchange for the lyre, and was a magic wand which exercised influence over the living and the dead, bestowing wealth and prosperity, turning everything it touched to gold. In its oldest form, it was a rod ending in two prongs entwined into a knot (probably an olive branch with two shoots adorned with ribbons or garlands), for which later, two entwining serpents, with heads meeting at the top, were substituted. The mythologists explain this by the story that Hermes was traveling in Arcadia one day when he came upon two snakes engaged in mortal combat. Not wishing to have these sacred reptiles harm each, he separated them with his olive staff, which there upon became a symbol of peace. The book and the torch, and oak leaves and acorns add significance to the coat of arms, and with the caduceus, have direct connection with the meaning of our mystic symbols- Lambda Kappa Sigma- of which each initiate is informed at the impressive initiation ceremony. The 13 signifies our founding year, 1913, and the C stands for Cora E. Craven, designer of the crest.

MOTTO: Esse Quam Videri “To be rather than seem to be”

FLOWER: The Yellow Chrysanthemum.

COLORS: Columbia Blue and Old Gold

SIGN AND PASSWORD: These may never appear in writing and may be passed on through personal contact only.

THE BADGE is the term used to designate what most people refer to as the fraternity pin. The official badge of Lambda Kappa Sigma is a gold oval shaped pin with a raised center of black. The Greek letters LKS are engraved upon the black. Three styles are available; one with a plain gold background, one with half pearls circling it and one with whole pearls on the outside. For the president of the chapter, there is a special pin that is mounted on a rectangular gold back and has a ruby in each corner.

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Symbols

PAST GRAND PRESIDENT’S GAVEL is a ruby and pearl encrusted gavel and given by the international organization to the outgoing Grand President.

THE MEMBERSHIP PIN is a blue triangle shaped pin with the Greek letters LKS embossed, one in each angle of the Triangle. This insignia is worn as a reminder of the new member obligation; to keep allegiance to the Fraternity. It is replaced with the official badge at initiation.

INDENTIFICATION PIN is a very small pin shaped like a mortar and pestle and has the Greek letters LKS in the center of the mortar.

HONORARY MEMBER PIN is a specially designed pin presented by the chapter to their honorary members. It is in the shape of a triangle with acorns embellishing each corner, and the Greek letters in LKS in the center.

THE ETHEL J. HEATH SCHOLARSHIP KEY is a triangular shaped key with a caduceus embossed upon it and three Greek letters appearing at the sides and bottom. It may be worn only by the recipients of the key.

THE HYGEIA DESIGN jewelry is available as a pendant, pin, charm and ring and its use is not restricted to members.

THE LAMB CHARM is representative of our mascot the lamb.

Rx CHARM represents the profession of pharmacy.

GREEK LETTER LAVALIERE available as a charm.

GUARDS are available in three styles to match the badges. The guard signifies the chapter name.

Proper Wearing of Jewelry

PROPER WEARING OF FRATERNITY JEWELRY

The Membership Pin is usually worn on the outer garment where it may be observed by all who meet the new member.

The Identification Pin is always worn in a conspicuous place since its purpose is to mark the wearer as a member of the group. It is usually worn on a coat lapel.

The Badge is the most precious symbol of all, and because the ancients deemed the heart to be the evidence of affection, all Fraternity members wear the badge over the heart.

The Guard is worn to the left of and slightly below the badge. When one belongs to both a social and professional fraternity, the social pin is worn just slightly higher than the professional pin. From the wearer’s point of view, the professional pin is below the social pin and to the left with the tip of the professional pin reaching the half mark of the first pin.

To order the jewelry, contact the International Office.

Collegiates Chapters

COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS

Alpha Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Allied Health Sciences October 14, 1913 179 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115 Beta Albany College of Pharmacy April 11, 1918 106 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208 Gamma University of Illinois, College of Pharmacy February 27, 1918 833 South Wood Street, Chicago, IL 60612 Delta University of Pittsburgh, School of Pharmacy April 18, 1918 1104 Salk Hall, Pittsburgh, PA 15261 Epsilon University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy May 2, 1919 20 North Pine, Baltimore, MD 21201 Zeta University of California, School of Pharmacy May 1919 S-926, San Francisco, CA 94143 Eta Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science February 9, 1920 600 South 43rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Theta Creighton University, School of Pharmacy February 19, 1920 2500 California Street, Omaha, NE 68178 Iota University of Oklahoma, College of Pharmacy April 9, 1920 1110 N Stonewall, Oklahoma City, OK 73190 Kappa University of Kansas, College of Pharmacy November 16, 1920 2056 Malott Hall, Lawrence, KS 66045 Lambda University of Southern California, School of Pharmacy April 14, 1921 1985 Zonal Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90033

Collegiate Chapters

Mu Washington State University, College of Pharmacy January 12, 1922 105 Wegner Hall, Pullman, WA 99164 Nu Drake University, College of Pharmacy April 24, 1925 2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311 Xi University of Rhode Island, College of Pharmacy June 22, 1927 Fogarty Hall, 41 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI 02881 Omicron Wayne State University, College of Pharmacy April 4, 1930 105 Shapero Hall, Detroit, MI 48202 Pi Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, College of Pharmacy May 9, 1930 160 Frelinghuysen Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854 Rho Oregon State University, College of Pharmacy May 16, 1930 203 Pharmacy Building, Corvallis, OR 97331 Sigma Columbia University March 11, 1931 116th Street Broadway, New York, NY 10027 Tau Duquesne University, School of Pharmacy March 18, 1932 Bayer Learning Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15282 Upsilon Idaho State University, College of Pharmacy May 30, 1936 PO Box 8288, Pocatello, ID 83209 Phi Butler University, College of Pharmacy June 5, 1938 4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46208 Chi University of Washington, School of Pharmacy April 20, 1941 H364 Health Science Center, Seattle, WA 98195 Psi Detroit Institute of Technology September 28, 1947 Detroit, MI

Collegiate Chapters

Omega Medical University of South Carolina, College of Pharmacy April 24, 1948 280 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29425 Alpha Alpha Temple University, School of Pharmacy October 16, 1948 3307 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140 Alpha Beta University of Connecticut, School of Pharmacy September 16, 1949 372 Fairfield Road, Storrs, CT 06268 Alpha Gamma Samford University, School of Pharmacy January 4, 1950 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229 Alpha Delta University of Michigan, College of Pharmacy November 19, 1950 428 Church Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Alpha Epsilon University of Tennessee, College of Pharmacy May 18, 1952 874 Monroe Avenue, Memphis, TN 38163 Alpha Zeta St. Louis College of Pharmacy May 13, 1951 4588 Parkview Place, St. Louis, MO 63110 Alpha Eta Long Island University, Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy June 6, 1951 75 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Alpha Theta State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Pharmacy March 23, 1952 Cooke Hall, Buffalo, NY 14261 Alpha Iota Ferris State University, College of Pharmacy May 17, 1953 Box 21, Rankin Center, Big Rapids, MI 49307 Alpha Kappa University of Georgia, School of Pharmacy May 22, 1954 D.W. Brooks Drive, Athens, GA 30606 Alpha Lambda University of British Columbia, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences April 28, 1956 2146 East Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1W5 CANADA

Collegiate Chapters

Alpha Mu University of Toledo, College of Pharmacy May 6, 1956 2801 W Bancroft Street, Toledo OH 43606 Alpha Nu University of Kentucky, College of Pharmacy December 6, 1958 907 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536 Alpha Xi University of the Pacific, School of Pharmacy September 26, 1959 3601 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95211 Alpha Omicron West Virginia University, School of Pharmacy, Medical Center March 13, 1960 1140 Basic Sciences Bldg., Morgantown, WV 26506 Alpha Pi St. John’s University, College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions May 6, 1961 8000 Utopia Parkway, Jamaica, NY 11439 Alpha Rho Northeastern University College of Pharmacy and Allied Health May 2, 1963 Professions, 206 Mugar Life Science Building, Boston, MA 02115 Alpha Sigma Texas Southern University, School of Pharmacy February 21, 1970 3100 Cleburne Street, Houston, TX 77004 Alpha Tau University of Toronto, Faculty of Pharmacy April 1989 19 Russell Street, Toronto, ON M5S 1A1 CANADA Alpha Phi Wilkes University, School of Pharmacy April 25, 1998 PO Box 111, 130 S. River St, Wilkes-Barre PA 18766 Alpha Chi Northeaster Ohio Universities Colleges of Medicine and Pharmacy June 7, 2009 PO Box 95, Rootstown OH 44272

Alumni Chapters

ALUMNI CHAPTERS

Alpha Alumni March 27, 1928 Boston, Massachusetts Beta Alumni Fall, 1923 Albany, New York Gamma Alumni June 10, 1928 Chicago, Illinois Delta Alumni December 13, 1949 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Epsilon Alumni January 18, 1951 Baltimore, Maryland Zeta Alumni April 12, 1923 San Francisco, California Eta Alumni October 21, 1930 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Lambda Alumni August 22, 1929 Los Angeles, California Nu Alumni October 29, 1977 Des Moines, Iowa Xi Alumni 1930 Kingston, Rhode Island Omicron Alumni January, 1942 Detroit, Michigan

Alumni Chapters

Pi Alumni July 20, 1974 New Brunswick, New Jersey Rho Alumni November 1943 Portland, Oregon Sigma Alumni June 10, 1940 New York, New York Tau Alumni March, 1952 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Phi Alumni December 2, 1947 Indianapolis, Indiana Chi Alumni January 13, 1950 Seattle, Washington Alpha Alpha Alumni July 26, 1970 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Beta Alumni February 21, 1954 New Haven, Connecticut Alpha Gamma Alumni February 2, 1962 Birmingham, Alabama Alpha Zeta Alumni July 24, 1972 St. Louis, Missouri Alpha Eta Alumni October 14, 1956 Brooklyn, New York Alpha Theta Alumni December, 1960 Buffalo, New York Alpha Iota Alumni May 17, 1981 Big Rapids, Michigan

Alumni Chapters

Alpha Kappa Alumni October 8, 1983 Athens, Georgia Alpha Lambda Alumni January 19, 1963 Vancouver, BC Canada Alpha Nu Alumni December 7, 1979 Lexington, Kentucky Alpha Xi Alumni October 17, 1970 Stockton, California Alpha Omicron Alumni March 13, 1975 Morgantown, West Virginia Alpha Pi Alumni March 5, 1972 Jamaica, New York Alpha Sigma Alumni December 3, 1971 Houston, Texas Alpha Tau Alumni September 22, 1987 Toronto, ON Canada Phoenix Metro Alumni November 5, 1973 Phoenix, Arizona Washington Metro Alumni November 7, 1990 Washington, DC Omega Alumni August 15, 1992 Charleston, SC Alpha Upsilon Alumni September 14, 1993 Nishi-Ku, Kobe, Japan

Chapters By Region

CHAPTERS BY REGION

NEW ENGLAND REGION

Alpha Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Allied Health Sciences Boston, MA

Xi University of Rhode Island, College of Pharmacy Kingston, RI

Alpha Beta University of Connecticut, School of Pharmacy Storrs, CT

Alpha Pi St. John’s University, College of Pharmacy & Allied Jamaica, NY Health Professions

Alpha Rho Northeastern University, School of Pharmacy Boston, MA

MID-ATLANTIC REGION

Epsilon University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy Baltimore, MD

Pi Rutgers, The State of New Jersey College of Pharmacy Piscataway, NJ

Alpha Alpha Temple University, School for Pharmacy Philadelphia, PA

Alpha Eta Long Island University, Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Brooklyn, NY Pharmacy & Allied Health Sciences

Alpha Phi Wilkes University, School of Pharmacy Wilkes-Barre, PA

NORTHEAST REGION

Delta University of Pittsburgh, School of Pharmacy Pittsburgh, PA

Tau Duquesne University, School of Pharmacy Pittsburgh, PA

Alpha Theta State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Pharmacy Buffalo, NY

Alpha Mu University of Toledo, College of Pharmacy Toledo, OH

Alpha Chi Northeaster Ohio Universities Colleges of Medicine & Pharmacy Rootstown, OH

CENTRAL REGION

Nu Drake University Des Moines, IA

Omicron Wayne State University, College of Pharmacy Detroit, MI

Phi Butler University, College of Pharmacy Indianapolis, IN

Alpha Zeta St. Louis College of Pharmacy St. Louis, MO

Alpha Iota Ferris State University, College of Pharmacy Big Rapids, MI

Chapters By Region

SOUTHERN REGION

Alpha Kappa University of Georgia, School of Pharmacy Athens, GA

Alpha Nu University of Kentucky, College of Pharmacy Lexington, KY

Alpha Omicron West Virginia University, School of Pharmacy Morgantown, WV

Alpha Sigma Texas Southern University, School of Pharmacy Houston, TX

WESTERN REGION

Lambda University of Southern California, School of Pharmacy Los Angeles, CA Chi University of Washington, School of Pharmacy Seattle, WA Alpha Lambda University of British Columbia, Faculty of Pharm Sciences Vancouver, BC Alpha Xi University of the Pacific, School of Pharmacy Stockton, CA

Government

GOVERNMENT

The government of the Fraternity is vested in the Biennial Convention which consists of Grand Council, Chapter, and Alumni-at-Large delegates. Between conventions, the Grand Council transacts the business of the Fraternity. The Grand Council is composed of six elected officers, the past Grand President, and seven appointed supervisors. The Executive Director serves as the administrator of the Fraternity.

GRAND COUNCIL Officers Supervisors Grand President New England Grand Vice President for Alumni Northeast Grand Vice President for Collegiates Mid Atlantic Grand Vice President for Development Central Grand Secretary Western Grand Treasurer Southern Past Grand President Alumni

REGIONAL MEETING The Regional Meeting of the Fraternity is held every two years, in the odd numbered years. Each chapter is expected to send one or more members to the Regional Meeting. Alumni-at-Large and Alumni chapter members are also encouraged to attend. A chapter report should be prepared to be read at the meeting. In the event that a chapter should not be represented at the Regional Meeting, a copy of the report should be sent to the Regional Supervisor (for Collegiates) or the Alumni Supervisor. The program, dates, and location are announced at least six months in advance of the meeting. The program is generally organized in workshop format. Continuing Education for alumni will be offered when possible. A registration fee to cover program and meals will be charged; members pay their own transportation and room accommodations.

No vote is taken or binding decisions made at the Regional Meeting.

Government

BIENNIAL CONVENTIONS

The Biennial Conventions of the Fraternity are held every two years, in the even-numbered years. The Convention site rotates among the regions. Each chapter is required to send one voting Delegate; all members are encouraged to attend.

In the spring of the Convention year, each chapter receives a Credential Form on which the chapter names its Delegate and Alternate. These are to be returned by the stated deadline to the International Office.

Each chapter is entitled to select its Delegate (see By-Laws); however, the Delegate from a Collegiate Chapter must be a member who is returning to school following the Convention. This is to insure that all the information and enthusiasm derived from the Convention is brought back to the Chapter.

During the biennium, each collegiate chapter sends in the current delegate fee to the International Office toward the Convention Delegate Fund. The purpose of this fund is to cover transportation costs of each Delegate from their chapter site to the convention site and return. The Delegate may choose any mode of travel desired and is not obligated to travel by air; costs will be reimbursed. Should a chapter not send a Delegate to Convention, it forfeits its share of the Convention Delegate Fund. The Host chapter (or chapters) does not have to pay the Delegate Fee during the biennium preceding the Convention.

Each member attending the Convention is expected to pay a registration fee (some chapters pay this for their Delegate). This fee covers meal functions and special entertainment listed in the official program. This fee is not refundable if cancellation is made less than 7 days before the meeting.

Members pay for their own room accommodation. It is always possible to share a room with another member to reduce housing costs.

The Delegate is expected to attend all business sessions of the Convention. The Delegate will give a chapter report. Prior to the Convention, the Chapter will receive a report form to be completed and read at the Convention. The Delegates, as well as all other members, are expected to participate in discussions and activities, although only the Delegate may cast a vote on most occasions. It is imperative that the Delegate give a full report of the Convention activities and decisions to the chapter.

During the Convention many issues of importance to the Fraternity are discussed and votes are taken which influence policy and procedures. Grand Council officers are installed during the banquet. Many awards and special recognitions for achievement and Fraternity service also highlight the Convention.

Biennial Conventions

BIENNIAL CONVENTION DATES AND LOCATIONS

1st Aug. 6-10, 1926 Alpha Boston, MA 2nd June 21-25, 1928 Gamma Chicago, IL 3rd July 25-29, 1930 Zeta San Francisco, CA 4th June 16-20, 1932 Eta Philadelphia, PA 5th June 21-25, 1934 Gamma Chicago, IL 6th June 26-30, 1936 Mu Spokane, WI 7th June 23-27, 1938 Alpha Silver Anniversary, Boston, MA 8th June 20-24, 1940 Omicron Detroit, MI 9th June 23-27, 1946 Rho Portland,OR 10th June 23-27, 1948 Epsilon Baltimore, MD 11th June 25-29, 1950 Phi Indianapolis, IN 12th Aug. 6-12, 1952 Lambda Hollywood, CA 13th June 25-July 1, 1954 Eta Philadelphia, PA 14th June 24-28, 1956 Gamma Chicago,IL 15th July 27-Aug. 1, 1958 Chi First International, Seattle, WA 16th Aug. 28-Sept 1, 1960 Omicron Detroit,MI 17th June 24-28, 1962 Alpha Golden Anniversary, Boston, MA 18th June 21-25, 1964 Alpha Epsilon Memphis, TN 19th Aug. 15-18, 1966 Alpha Xi Stockton, CA 20th July 21-25, 1968 Phi Indianapolis,IN 21st July 26-30, 1970 Eta Philadelphia, PA 22nd July 23-27, 1972 Alpha Zeta St. Louis, MO 23rd July 20-23, 1974 Lambda Anaheim, CA 24th July 25-29, 1976 Omicron, Alpha Iota & Alpha Mu Toledo, OH 25th July 23-27, 1978 Beta Silver Biennial, Albany, NY 26th Aug. 4-8, 1980 Alpha Gamma Birmingham, AL 27th July 21-24, 1982 Delta, Tau Pittsburgh,PA 28th July 24-28, 1984 Chi Seattle, WA 29th Aug. 2-6, 1986 Phi Indianapolis, IN 30th Aug. 5-9, 1988 Alpha Diamond Anniversary, Boston, MA 31st July 31-Aug. 5, 1990 Alpha Nu Lexington, KY 32nd Aug. 11-15, 1992 Omega Charleston, SC 33rd Aug. 9-13, 1994 Las Vegas Metro Las Vegas, NV 34th Aug. 6-10, 1996 Alpha Zeta St. Louis, MO 35th Aug. 5-9, 1998 Eta, Alpha Alpha Philadelphia, PA 36th Aug. 1-5, 2000 Alpha Sigma Houston,TX 37th July 31-Aug. 3, 2002 Gamma `Chicago,IL 38th Aug. 4-8, 2004 Epsilon Baltimore, MD 39th Aug 1-5, 2006 Las Vegas Alumni Las Vegas, NV 40th Aug 1-5, 2008 Alpha Kappa Savannah, GA 41st July 28-31, 2010 Delta, Tau, Tau Alumni Pittsburgh, PA

Periodicals and Publications

PERIODICALS AND PUBLICATIONS

THE BLUE & GOLD TRIANGLE: The Blue & Gold Triangle made its initial appearance, in mimeographed form, at the first National Convention, in Boston, in 1926. The Convention Delegates voted to continue the publication and authorized its distribution to all chapters. It was issued annually until 1930, when it became a quarterly publication. In 1972, the format was changed to a newspaper and distributed more frequently. In 1980, the format was changed to a newsletter and was issued three times a year. In December 1986, the Blue & Gold Triangle format was changed to a magazine. It is now published twice each year and is available electronically to the membership and on the Fraternity’s website. Limited printed copies are available upon request.

LinKS: At the 1984 Convention in Seattle, the first edition of LinKS was distributed. It serves as a chapter newsletter for the exchange of chapter ideas, news from the Grand Council and the International Office, and a medium for updates on current happenings important to women in pharmacy. The LinKS is now available in electronic format, only. Recent editions can be downloaded from the Fraternity’s website.

ALUMNI NEWS: The purpose of the Alumni News is to share Fraternity values, promote sisterhood, and strengthen our relationships as colleagues and sisters in Lambda Kappa Sigma, in order to maintain a community among alumni members. The scope is all dues-paid alumni members. It is distributed to all dues-paid alumni and graduating students. Since the Fall 2008 issue, the Alumni News has been forwarded exclusively in electronic format. Recent editions can be downloaded from the Fraternity’s website.

MEMBER MANUAL: The Member Manual to each new member to learn about the Fraternity and to prepare for the initiation. It contains information about the Fraternity’s history, customs, programs and membership benefits of the Fraternity. It also contains the Fraternity By-Laws. Each member should have access to the Member Manual for personal study and reference. It is used by Grand Council, chapter advisors and International Office staff. Each chapter should also keep a current copy on file.

RECRUITMENT MATERIALS: A poster and are available for distribution to prospective members during campus recruitment. The poster is ideal for display on chapter bulletin boards and in the school of pharmacy.

RITUAL: This handbook contains instructions for carrying out member initiation, Founder’s Day ceremony, chapter installation, officer installation and other rituals of the Fraternity. Seven copies are provided to each chapter.

GOLDEN HISTORY BOOK (No longer in print): Compiled in 1962, this book chronicles the first fifty years of Lambda Kappa Sigma history. Each chapter should have a copy on file.

DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY BOOK (No longer in print): This is a supplement to the Golden History Book and was published in 1988 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Lambda Kappa Sigma. Each chapter should have a copy on file.

COMPOUNDING WAS MORE FUN (No longer in print): This book contains the story of 82 of Lambda Kappa Sigma’s 50 year members. The book provides a historical perspective of pharmacy 50 years ago or more.

Greek Heritage

THE GREEK HERITAGE

The Greek-letter college fraternity system had its beginning in the same year as the United States, 1776. The first such organization, Phi Beta Kappa, was founded at the College of William and Mary on December 5, 1776. Phi Bet Kappa had all characteristics of the modern fraternity, the charm and mystery of secrecy, a ritual, oaths of fidelity, a grip, a motto, a badge, a background of high idealism, a strong tie of friendship and comradeship, and an urge for showing its values through expansion. Phi Beta Kappa began as a literary society, then gradually assumed its current position as an honorary scholarship society. Several attempts to organize other societies along similar lines were for the most part short lived. Significant growth in the fraternity system began with the 1925 founding of the Kappa Alpha Society at Union College. When Sigma Phi and Delta Phi were founded in 1827, these three became know as the “Union Triad”, and the college fraternity system began to grow. The earliest women’s fraternity was Alpha Delta Pi founded in 1851 as the Adelphean Society at Wesleyan College, Macon, Georgia. By 1900, there were twenty women’s fraternities or sororities. Historical records indicate that the first professional fraternity was founded about 1819 at Transylvania University, Lexington, Kentucky, known as Kappa Lambda Society of Aesculapius, organized for the purpose of bringing the medical profession together. Today, an estimated 6,500,000 members make up the college fraternity roster. There are approximately 55 general women’s sororities, 70 men’s general fraternities, and 60 coeducational professional fraternities. From a beginning of only five Phi Beta Kappa members to a future of millions, the system continues to grow. Fraternities are now generally grouped into four categories, according to definitions accepted by the various fraternity conferences. GENERAL. A general fraternity selects its members at large from the undergraduate student body. It is a mutually exclusive group which organizes for social purposes in colleges and universities to enhance the educational experience for its members. It is committed to cooperation with college authorities in its effort to maintain high social and scholastic standards, and to be a forum for discussion of questions of interest to the college and fraternity world. PROFESSIONAL. A professional fraternity is a specialized fraternity which limits its membership to a specific field of professional education in accredited colleges and universities offering courses leading to recognized degrees therein. It maintains a mutually-exclusive membership in that field and organizes its group life specifically to promote professional competency and achievement within its field as well as its social life. Membership is for life. In addition to Lambda Kappa Sigma, other professional pharmacy fraternities include Alpha Zeta Omega, Delta Sigma Theta (tri-professional), Kappa Epsilon, Kappa Psi, Phi Delta Chi, and Rho Pi Phi. HONOR SOCIETY. An honor society is an association of primarily collegiate members and chapters whose purposed are to encourage and recognize superior scholarship and/or leadership achievement either in broad fields of education or in departmental fields at either undergraduate or graduate levels. It elects its membership irrespective of affiliation with other organizations. It confers

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membership solely on the basis of character and specific eligibility. It is established only in degree-granting colleges and universities that are accredited. The honor societies for pharmacy are Rho Chi and Phi Lambda Sigma. RECOGNITION SOCIETY. A recognition society is an organization which confers membership in recognition of a student’s interest and participation in some field of collegiate study with more liberal membership requirements that those prescribed for the honor society.

INTERFRATERNITY ORGANIZATIONS PROFESSIONAL FRATERNITY ASSOCIATION. The need to join forces was felt among the professional women’s fraternities in order to promote their common interest. For this purpose, the Professional Panhellenic Association was founded in 1925. Its purposes and principles were to serve member fraternities by promoting high educational standards in professional training, to foster an interfraternity spirit of cooperation and mutual service among women in the various professions, to develop opportunities for professional women, and to act in an advisory capacity to members seeking advice. Lambda Kappa Sigma joined the PPA in 1938. The member fraternities met biennially on the odd numbered years. Lambda Kappa Sigma has been well represented at each of the conventions and many of its members have served in office and on various committees. Julia Pishalski, 1958-1964 Grand President, was elected President of the PPA for the 1967-1969 term. Frances Curran, 1966-1976 Grand Secretary, served as Secretary in the 1973-1975 and 1975-1977 terms. In 1976 at the Bicentennial Celebration of the American college fraternity system, the talks of consolidation of the Professional Panhellenic Association and Professional Interfraternity Conference were initiated. In 1977, the consolidation became a reality, and the Professional Fraternity Association (PFA) was founded. PFA brings together national and international professional fraternities with well over one and one-half million members. The PFA meets annually. Lambda Kappa Sigma continues to be well represented and active at these meetings. Marilyn Haberle, 1974-1978 Grand President of Lambda Kappa Sigma, participated in the original committees for the consolidation of PPA and PIC and later became PFA President in 1979. Mary Grear, 1982-1984 Grand President and Executive Director of Lambda Kappa Sigma, was elected to the PFA board of directors in 1981. In 1985, she was elected PFA President. Susan Zetzl, Grand Secretary 1988-1992 served as Director of PFA for two terms, 1988-1990. FA fosters an interfraternity spirit of cooperation and benefit among its members in the various professions. PFA emphasizes the importance of professional development of members, professional ethics, rigid standards, and exemplary practices. The association stimulates improvement in professional fraternity policies, purposes, and programs. Member fraternities number nearly forty and represent the fields of agriculture, architecture, band, business, business administration, business and economics, chemistry, communications, arts and sciences, dentistry, education, engineering, insurance, law, medical technology, medicine, music, music and speech, nursing, pharmacy, physical education, and veterinary medicine.

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NATIONAL INTERFRATERNITY CONFERENCE The National Interfraternity Conference (NIC) is composed of the national men’s general fraternities. It was established in 1909 with 27 charter members and has grown greatly in number of fraternities through the years. It now represents over 50 general college and university social fraternities. Unlike NPC, NIC serves only as a reference source for its members and no longer exercises legislative control of the fraternities that belong to it. NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCE The National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) is an association of national social women’s fraternities. The history of NPC dates back to 1902 when 11 interfraternity groups met. The purpose of their meeting was to consider the question of “rushing and pledging”. From their first session came a definition of rushing, recommendation of a pledge day with formal written invitations to membership, advice to ban mock initiations, and the name Interfraternity Conference. In 1915, the name “National Panhellenic Conference” was adopted. NPC now has 26 women’s national college fraternities on its membership roll. NATIONAL PANHELLENIC COUNCIL, INC. The National Panhellenic Council, Inc. (NPHC) was founded in 1929 in Washington, D.C. The founders envisioned an organization that would afford the black fraternities and sororities the opportunity to consider problems of mutual interest to its member organizations. Composed of four fraternities and four sororities, the Council is interracial in character. COLLEGE FRATERNITY EDITORS ASSOCIATION The College Fraternity Editor’s Association (CFEA) brings together the editors of the general fraternities, professional fraternities and honor societies. Its purpose is to stimulate and encourage those engaged in college fraternity journalism; to form a center for the communication and exchange of views of all those interested in fraternity editing; to establish a community of interest through personal contacts; to raise the standard of fraternity journalism and the excellence of fraternity publications; to publish books and periodicals helpful to its members; to educate the public in the character, ideals and purposes of college fraternities and sororities; and generally to do all things that will aid in elevating the profession and tend toward an intelligent understanding of college general and professional fraternities and sororities by administrators, students and the general public. Lambda Kappa sigma is a member of CFEA.

Grand Council - Chapter Relationship

GRAND COUNCIL/CHAPTER RELATIONSHIP

The Grand Council is the governing body of Lambda Kappa Sigma. The officers and supervisors hold office for two-year terms. The Grand Council has general charge, management and control of the affairs, funds and property of the Fraternity. In addition, should a question arise concerning interpretation of the Bylaws, the decision of the Grand Council is final. Therefore, the Grand Council, collectively and individually, has obligations to the Fraternity members and chapters.

Grand Council Responsibilities 1. To represent Lambda Kappa Sigma, wherever and whenever necessary, in a dignified and

professional manner. 2. To collect, protect and manage all funds of the Fraternity. 3. To be careful of the property of the Fraternity, particularly the Great Seal, the Banner, all Rituals

and paraphernalia, the Badge, the bylaws, and other printed material. Fraternity property is entrusted to Grand Council officers and is maintained in their homes and the International Office.

4. To consider a bylaws question carefully before arriving at a decision. 5. To visit chapters, both socially and officially during a “visitation.” They are expected to discuss the

problems and activities of the chapter, to examine chapter files and to help officers and members to operate successful chapter.

6. To answer all correspondence promptly. 7. To fill all requests for materials requested by the chapters/members. 8. To respond promptly when petitioned by a chapter or member in any matter. 9. To strive constantly to improve the operation and spirit of the Fraternity. 10. To report in writing to the Biennial Convention.

Chapter Responsibilities to the Fraternity The chapters and their officers and members have corresponding obligations to the Fraternity: 1. To represent the Fraternity in a professional and dignified manner. 2. To pay all financial obligations to the International Office when due. To forward to the

International Office the initiation fees as soon as a member is initiated in order to confirm membership, and to send the completed Master Member Input Sheet.

3. To send chapter reports and other articles of interest to the International Office for each issue of the Blue & Gold Triangle and newsletters.

4. To request all supplies from the International Office (Member Manual, ritual books, Master Member Input Sheets, forms, seals, decals, etc.).

5. To operate all Fraternity affairs within the framework of the bylaws and to have up-to-date chapter bylaws; to become proficient in parliamentary procedure.

Grand Council - Chapter Relationship

6. To welcome visiting Grand Council officers, the Regional Supervisor when making a chapter visitation, and to make chapter files available.

7. To correspond regularly with the Regional Supervisor. 8. To report changes of chapter officers’ names and addresses to the Regional Supervisor or Alumni

Supervisor and International Office. 9. To correspond with the International Office and Grand Council 10. To meet all other deadlines such as those for the Educational Grants, Award Nominations,

Convention Credentials, Ethel J. Heath Key personal information forms, and other information forms as requested by the Grand Council.

11. To petition the Grand Council when the need arises. 12. To invite other chapter and Grand Council officers to chapter functions. 13. To attend the Biennial Convention and Regional Meeting. 14. To stimulate true Fraternity spirit within the chapter.

Visitation

The Regional Supervisor is required to visit each chapter in the region during the biennium. The chapter should extend an invitation to the Regional Supervisor and arrange a mutually-agreeable date. The Regional Supervisor should have an opportunity to observe a chapter meeting, discuss the chapter operation with officers, offer suggestions, meet the chapter Fraternity Advisor and/or the Faculty Advisor as well as the Dean of the School of Pharmacy. The Regional Supervisor will inspect chapter files, which should contain all items listed in this book.

The purposes of the chapter visitation are: 1. To provide an opportunity at least biennially for the chapter to evaluate their current situation,

including administration and management, physical situation, goals and objectives, and plans for the future.

2. To share ideas, observations, and proposals with chapters on administration, programs, activities, and solutions to common problems through a Regional Supervisor with an outside, but understanding and knowledgeable, point of view.

3. To provide a link between the chapter, International Fraternity, and the university community by contacting alumni, college, and university leaders who can evaluate and support the chapter program.

4. To foster a better understanding of the International Fraternity, through an exchange of ideas among chapters, identification of chapter concerns, and sharing of programs and activities of the International Fraternity through a Regional Supervisor.

The Regional Supervisor will prepare a written report as an integral part of the visitation program. The report will summarize the problems and shortcomings of the chapter, along with recommendations and suggested actions. Also, the report should recognize strong points, and areas of progress and achievement where warranted. The areas of interest outlined above will be addressed either in general or by specifics for each area. A preliminary discussion of the visitation report will be sent to the chapter within one week of the visitation with specific instructions for positive use of the report as a motivational tool within the chapter. A copy of the visitation report will be filed simultaneously with Grand Council through the Grand Vice President for Collegiates.

Advisors

FRATERNITY AND FACULTY ADVISORS The Fraternity Advisor is an alumni members elected by the collegiate chapter who assists the chapter. Having been a collegiate member, the Fraternity Advisor is familiar with the types of problems that may arise and can suggest solutions. Consent to serve must be obtained before listing a Fraternity Advisor on the roster. The Fraternity Advisor does not have to attend all chapter meetings, but should be kept informed. A Fraternity Advisor is the liaison between the alumni and the chapter. The Faculty Advisor is usually appointed by the college administration, although in some cases a chapter may select its Faculty Advisor. Only Faculty Advisors who are members of LKS may attend secret meetings. The Faculty Advisor need not attend chapter meetings unless the administration insists, but should be kept informed. The Faculty Advisor is a liaison between the chapter and the faculty and thereby contributes to good relations on campus and smooth operations of chapter activities. A chapter may have both a Faculty Advisor and a Fraternity Advisor.

Model Bylaws

Model Bylaws for Lambda Kappa Sigma

Collegiate and Alumni Chapters ARTICLE I. Name of Organization Section 1. The name of this chapter of Lambda Kappa Sigma is_________ With membership composed of those students (or those alumni) enrolled in (or graduated from; or

residing near) the __________________ (chapter), ________________(city), __________(state). ARTICLE II. Object and Aim of Organization Section 1. To follow the By-Laws of Lambda Kappa Sigma. Section 2. To fulfill the objectives of the International Fraternity. Section 3. Local objectives (e.g. service projects, social activities, scholastic activities, etc.). ARTICLE III. Membership Section 1. Qualifications. Section 2. Types of membership (e.g. , active, inactive, associate) Section 3. Dues ARTICLE IV. Officers Section 1. The officers of this chapter shall be ____________, ____________, etc. Section 2. Qualifications and descriptions of each office including requirements for meeting Fraternity

obligations within the appropriate officer’s job description. Section 3. Term of office. Section 4. Election procedures and time of elections. Section 5. Committees (description and selection of, e.g. social, service, ways and means, standing, special, etc.). ARTICLE V. Meetings Section 1. When and How often. Section 2. Quorum. Section 3. Types of meetings (regular, called, annual). Section 4. Authority of calling meetings. Section 5. Notification of meetings. Section 6. Order of business at regular and annual meetings. ARTICLE VI. Amendment of By-Laws Section 1. To amend By-Laws (2/3 vote with previous notice). Section 2. To revise By-Laws (2/3 vote with notice starting “a revision”). ARTICLE VII. Parliamentary Authority

Approved at the 1976 Biennial Convention, Toledo, Ohio

Submit one copy of your chapter By-Laws to the Grand Secretary for review by the Rules and By-Laws Committee.

Records

RECORDS

Record all basic information on the Master Member Input Sheet (MMIS) and New Member Initiation Form when a member is initiated. The MMIS is also to be used when reporting information changes (name, address, graduating info., chapter change, etc.) to the International Office. Please type or print in black or dark blue ink. Blank MMIS forms are available upon request from the International Office. Each chapter should keep a supply of these on hand. The Master Member Input Sheet is filed with the International Office, and the information is entered into the Fraternity’s database. It is very important that all information requested on the sheets be completed as accurately as possible. There are many instances of members in different chapters having the same name and being initiated in the same year. New initiates fill in the MMIS completely. It is forwarded to the International Office with the initiation fee and New Member Initiation form. The membership certificate is produced for the name as listed on the New Member Initiation form. Jewelry and certificates will not be issued unless the MMIS is filled out completely. The International Office maintains a computer database, which has vital information about each member. It is the duty of each chapter and member to assist the International Office by forwarding to the office all name and address changes. At the chapter’s request, the International Office will supply a roster of all members initiated into that chapter. This list can be used as a working resource and should be kept in chapter files. Members whose addresses have been lost will be indicated on the chapter roster. Chapters are asked to help update these missing addresses. Some sources of this information include personal address files, school alumni offices, State Boards of Pharmacy, and local, state or national professional organizations. Special chapter projects designed to track down “lost members” are an excellent way to locate Alumni for special chapter events and assist in the growth and installation of Alumni and Metropolitan chapters.

Chapter Files

WHAT CHAPTER FILES SHOULD CONTAIN

1. Chapter charter. 2. Chapter copy of chapter bylaws and Lambda Kappa Sigma bylaws. 3. Chapter copy of the current Member Manual. 4. A New Member Pin for each new member. This pin is chapter property and must be returned to

the chapter by the new member at initiation. 5. Seven copies of the Ritual. Regalia: seven (7) Ritual Ribbons and seven (7) white Grecian-style

gowns. 6. Blue candles and gold (yellow) candles for ceremonies. 7. A triangular board to hold pennants for the Founders Day ceremony. 8. Master Member Input Sheet (obtained from the International Office) to be completed and sent to

the International Office, with the initiation fee and New Member Initiation Form for each initiate. This is entered into the computer and is the permanent record of membership.

9. New Member Initiation Forms obtained from the International Office. 10. Officers’ notebooks, to be passed along to succeeding officers. 11. Chapter scrap book(s). 12. Sheet music for the Fraternity song – “Just a Little Street Where Old Friends Meet”. Words and

music to the United States, Canadian and Japanese national anthems. 13. Professional Fraternity Association information. 14. Lambda Kappa Sigma recruitment posters and brochures - used as public relations items for

recruitment events and other occasions. 15. Golden History Book, 75 Year History Book, and the Biennial History supplements. 16. File of Blue & Gold Triangles. 17. File of LinKS. 18. File of Minutes of the Biennial Conventions. 19. File of Minutes from Chapter Meetings. 20. Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised. 21. Correspondence from the Grand Council. 22. Up-to-date listing of Alumni, Associate, Patron, and Honorary Members, computer-generated. 23. File of Annual Report – History forms, Convention Reports, Regional Meeting Reports, etc.

Petition Grand Council

HOW TO PETITION THE GRAND COUNCIL

1. Send all petitions and supporting documentation to the International Office; copies will be

forwarded to the Grand Council members. Please note that five (5) signatures plus the signature of the Chapter President are required for each petition. The Grand Secretary will receive and tabulate replies and will notify the chapter concerning the outcome of the petition or request.

2. The Petition Form should be used to petition the Grand Council for permission to induct an Honorary Member or a Patron.

3. A letter, signed as stated above, should be sent to make a a. request to form a new Collegiate Chapter. b. request to form a new Alumni Chapter. c. request to reactivate a chartered Collegiate or Alumni Chapter.

4. Petitions concerning other matters should clearly state all the facts and reasons for the petition. 5. Allow sufficient time for the Grand Council to process a petition. The certificates for Honorary

Members and Patrons must have the name of the candidate inserted and must be signed by the Grand President. Average time may be 2-3 weeks.

DIRECTIONS FOR SUBMITTING CHAPTER DUES AND OBLIGATIONS

1. The chapter statement will be sent to the chapter yearly, approximately 30 days before the dues deadline.

2. Verify all information of each member on your roster. Add information where missing, and make changes where appropriate (including married and/or maiden name changes).

3. Indicate if a member is active or inactive and if dues are being paid at this time. 4. Add any chapter members’ names and information not appearing on the list. 5. Dues payments are made in one payment, due by November 1 for collegiates, and by April 1 for

alumni. Multiply the number of active dues-paid members by the appropriate amount to be paid. 6. Enter any payment toward the Convention Delegate Fund that the chapter chooses to make at this

time. The fee may be paid in two equal installments, or payment of the total may be deferred until November 1st of the year before Convention. (Collegiate chapters only.)

7. Enter the sum of total dues submitted, Project HOPE contribution, Educational Trust contribution, Convention Delegate Fund, and liability insurance premium payment under total due.

8. Sign and date the form. 9. Mail one copy to the International Office with your payment. Keep the second copy in your

chapter files.

Income Tax Information

INCOME TAX INFORMATION

1. The Fraternity was granted exemption from income tax under section 101 (9) of the 1939 Internal Revenue Code. The correlating section of the 1954 Internal Revenue Code is Section 501 (c)(7). The date of the exemption letter is March 29, 1943.

2. Chapters with an income of $25,000 or more must file form 990 with IRS on or before the 15th day of the 5th month following the end of the June 30 fiscal year. Each chapter must operate on a July 1 through June 30 fiscal year. Contact to the International Office for explicit instructions if your chapter is required to file.

3. If you received a printed label form 990 from IRS and your gross receipts are less than $25,000, check the box in the upper right hand corner of the form, date and sign the form and return it to the IRS. This action will remove your name from the IRS mailing list and you will not receive a form next year. Do this if your gross receipts for the fiscal year ending June 30 are less than $25,000 which exempts you from having to file. Every US chapter has an IRS Employer Identification Number. To obtain your chapter number, please contact the International Office.

Blue & Gold Triangle

Blue & Gold Triangle

Annual deadline for Chapter Reports: February 15 and October 15 The official publication of Lambda Kappa sigma is the Blue & Gold Triangle. Format to use: All manuscripts (chapter reports, articles, notices, announcements, etc.) should be ready for publication, having been edited for appropriate content, grammatical and spelling errors. They must be submitted electronically in .doc or .txt format to the LKS International Office. Each manuscript must be identified with author’s name, chapter and date of submission. Photographs: Photographs may be either color or black and white and must be submitted electronically to the LKS International Office in .jpg format. They should be sharp with a little more density and contrast than normal. Identify photos with names of individuals, the chapter the event and date. Photographs may be forwarded to the Scrapbook or Archives Committees. Take pictures that tell a story. Don’t get too many people in the picture. Stay up close. Almost every story can and should have a photo (or several) to illustrate it. Chapter News: Please submit all collegiate chapter and alumni chapter news to the International Office by the published deadlines. The Triangle is a great way to communicate to your alumni. Most often alumni sisters quickly scan the Triangle for news about their chapter before going back to read the rest of the issue. The Triangle also is an excellent rush tool, especially when it contains news and photos from your chapter. Other News Items: Chapter reports are not the only thing to send in for publication. Perhaps your chapter celebrated its 25th, 50th or 75th anniversary, or one of your sisters was honored by her school or another organization. Have any members received fifty-year certificates? Does your chapter have a unique way to raise money or stimulate interest? Extra-curricular involvements, achievements and other interesting information about your chapter and members are all worthy of publishing and sharing. Fraternity means sharing and the Blue & Gold Triangle is your voice. International Conventions and Regional Meetings: Information concerning the Convention or Meeting – dates, place, tentative schedule, registration form, fees, etc., will appear in the Triangle in the issue that is mailed out prior to the event. This is often a way that Alumni-at-Large can learn about such Meetings and, therefore, have the chance to attend.

Educational Trust

EDUCATIONAL TRUST

Early in the history of the Fraternity, it was recognized that members would benefit from a program of financial support to help defray the growing costs of attending pharmacy programs. Beginning with funds from the general treasury, the first LKS Scholarship (now known as the Cora E. Craven Educational Grant) was given in 1962. Ten years later in 1972 the first Dr. B. Olive Cole Graduate Educational Grant was established. The Lambda Kappa Sigma Educational Trust was established in 1974 for the purposes of perpetuating a financial program to assist members in reaching their goals in pharmaceutical education. An Educational Grant Selection Committee and Standing Rules were adopted at the 1976 Biennial Convention in Toledo, Ohio. Effective with the 1978 Biennial Convention in Albany, NY, the Cora E. Craven and Dr. B. Olive Cole Educational Grants have been funded by the LKS Educational Trust. In 1986 the Mary Connolly Livingston Educational Grant was also created and funded through the Trust. In 1994 and 1998 respectively, the Norma Chipman Wells Loyalty and the Adele Lobraico Lowe Leadership Educational Grants were established and funded by the Trust. Oversight of the Trust is provided by a 13-member Trust Liaison Committee currently chaired by Dr. Avis J. Ericson. This group monitors financial and policy aspects of the Trust and works closely with the Grand Council to establish the number and amount of the Educational Grants provided each Biennium. To maximize growth of the core finances within the Trust and insure continuity and perpetual oversight of funds, several chapters transferred individual chapter scholarship dollars for management by the Trust. Those funds are owned by the chapter but benefit from financial management and favorable interest rates. All LKS chapters are encouraged to make such arrangements within the framework of the Trust. Members, chapters, and friends of LKS are encouraged to donate to the Trust to perpetuate the availability of funds for the future. Donations in the form of special tributes, recognitions, or memorials are also welcome. Matching gifts from employers can provide additional support. Those wishing to establish educational grants at the chapter and/or international level(s) are encouraged to work with the Trust Liaison Committee to insure proper creation and management of such funds. The Committee may be contacted through the LKS International Office The Educational Trust is established as a 501(c)(3) public charity. As such, gifts to the Trust are deductible for United States Internal Revenue Service tax purposes to those who qualify for deductions. International donors should verify such deductibility through their country’s tax system. All donations and funds are handled in U.S. currency.

Donations from individuals, chapters, or memorials may be sent to the Trust via the LKS IO.

Educational Grants

EDUCATIONAL GRANTS Each biennium, members of the Trust Liaison Committee determine the number and amount of educational grants that will be awarded each year. The incoming Grand President appoints a separate Educational Grants Committee which serves to review grant applications and determine recipients. This Committee may also suggest modifications to scoring guidelines, criteria, and application forms in order to enhance the selection process. Application Forms and Recommendation Forms are provided to chapters and individual members by the International Office. The postmark deadline for grant applications is November 1st of each year with grant recipients notified by January 15th. At the discretion of the committee, grants may be withheld if there are insufficient qualified applicants; the decision of the committee is final. Recipients of grants must rank in the upper half of their class academically and present evidence of financial need. In addition, they must be collegiate or alumnae members in good standing with Lambda Kappa Sigma. The International Office will verify current dues-paid status prior to grant release. Craven, Wells, Livingston, and Lowe grants are available to Collegiate or Alumnae members enrolled in a licensure eligible pharmacy degree program. In the U.S., the Pharm.D. degree is the only qualifying program within those Schools or Colleges of Pharmacy recognized by the Accreditation Council on Pharmacy Education (ACPE). B. Olive Cole grants for graduate work must be completed at a regionally accredited institution. International programs must have accrediting certification by a unit of that country comparable to ACPE or U.S. regional standards. Grants available to Collegiate or Alumnae members pursuing a licensure eligible pharmacy degree include:

• Cora E. Craven Educational Grants

• Norma Chipman Wells Loyalty Grant

• Mary Connolly Livingston Educational Grant

• Adele Lobraico Lowe Leadership Grant Consideration for the Wells and Lowe grants require descriptions of the qualities of loyalty or leadership (respectively) beyond the basic application information.

Grant available to members pursuing graduate degrees:

• Dr. B. Olive Cole, Graduate Educational Grant Available to members enrolled in a program of graduate study and research which will advance their career. Qualifying programs include Masters or Doctoral degrees (M.S., M.A., M.B.A., M.P.H, Ph.D., J.D., Dr.P.H., etc.) as well as joint degree programs which combine the Pharm.D. degree with Masters or Doctoral studies. The applicant’s initial degree must be in pharmacy. Studies may be at institutions that do not have a Pharm.D. program or a chapter of LKS.

Educational Grants

At the current time, all grants are limited to those in academic programs leading to a degree. There are no funds available to individuals pursuing a post-degree Residency program. Details of each educational grant program is provided below. Application and Recommendation Forms are provided to the chapter by the IO or may be down-loaded directly from the Fraternity website www.lks.org.

Cora E. Craven Grants, Norma Chipman Wells Loyalty Grant, Mary Connolly Livingston Grant, Adele Lobraico Lowe Leadership Grant

These grants are named in recognition of outstanding Fraternity members who served in a number of capacities within LKS. Cora E. Craven was a member of the Alpha chapter at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy who served as Grand Council Member at Large from 1934-1936 and 1940-1946, Grand President from 1936-1940, and Honorary Advisor from 1954-1960. She designed the Fraternity Coat of Arms in 1919 and the Honorary Member pin. She also selected the sign and password for the Fraternity. Cora Craven passed away in 1960. Norma Chipman Wells was a founding member of the Zeta chapter at the University of California-San Francisco. She served as Grand Treasurer from 1928-1930, Grand President from 1934-1936 and was also Treasurer of the Zeta Alumnae Chapter. She and her sister, Clara Wells, attended many LKS Conventions and were known for their sisterhood in the Fraternity as well as in real life. In 1936, as outgoing Grand President, Norma Wells presented a new Fraternity gavel made of California Redwood with the LKS crest to new Grand President Cora E. Craven. This gavel is passed on to each incoming Grand President at the close of the Biennial Convention. In 1986, she was honored by the Fraternity with the Distinguished Service Citation. Mary Connolly Livingston was one of the eight founding collegiate members of the Alpha Chapter in 1913 at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. She served as the first Secretary-Treasurer. Her father, husband, and son were also pharmacists. She remained active in the practice of community pharmacy in Orleans, Massachusetts on Cape Cod and contributed key funds to establish the LKS Educational Trust. Adele Lobraico Lowe was a founding member of the Phi Collegiate chapter and Phi Alumnae chapter. She served as the first President of Phi Alumnae. She also served as Grand Council Second Vice-President from 1948-1950, Fourth Vice-President from 1950-1954, Southern Regional Supervisor from 1958-1960, Midwestern Regional Supervisor from 1962-1970, and Grand President from 1970-1974. She, along with other past Grand Presidents, was the impetus to create the LKS Educational Trust; she served as the first Trust President. She was honored by the Fraternity in 1982 with the Distinguished Service Citation.

Educational Grants

Selection of Grant RecipientsCriteria evaluated by the Selection Committee include evidence of the following:

• Fraternity involvement (chapter offices held, committee involvement, attendance at Regional and/or Biennial Conventions);

• Scholarship (class rank within top half);

• Class Year in Program (with preference to those enrolled in the final two professional years – e.g. 5th or 6th of a 6-year program, 3rd or 4th of a 4-year program, or 2nd or 3rd of a 3-year program);

• Other Activities (offices held, committee work, or other involvement in non-LKS school, civic, or voluntary organizations, active membership in Phi Lambda Sigma and/or Rho Chi);

• Financial Need (tuition rate vs. educational loans and current debt load);

• Current obligations / Self-Reliance (outside financial support, job, dependents);

• Collegiate or Alumnae member in good standing with LKS (the International Office will verify current dues-paid status prior to grant release).

In addition, supplemental information may be provided that highlights future plans for work within the profession and why that aspect of pharmacy practice is important to you.

Educational Grants

Dr. B. Olive Cole Graduate Educational Grant

B. Olive Cole, Ph.D. was a distinguished educator and administrator at the University of Maryland from 1920 to 1953. She is widely regarded to have been the first woman to hold a deanship title with U.S. Schools and Colleges of Pharmacy. Dr. Cole was a founding member of the Epsilon chapter at the University of Maryland in 1928. She was very accomplished as well as deeply involved in her profession on many levels. In 1960, Dr. Cole was honored with the first Fraternity Award of Merit. This grant was established in 1972 and is available to members enrolled in a program of graduate study and research which will advance their career and be compatible with the purposes of the Fraternity. Grants are available to Collegiate or Alumnae members enrolled in qualifying graduate programs such as the Masters or Doctoral degrees (M.S., M.A., M.B.A., M.P.H, Ph.D., J.D., Dr.P.H., etc.) as well as joint degree programs which combine the Pharm.D. degree with Masters or Doctoral studies. The applicant’s initial degree must be in pharmacy. Studies may be at institutions that do not have a Pharm.D. program or a chapter of LKS. Selection of Grant Recipients

Criteria evaluated by the Selection Committee include evidence of the following:

• Fraternity involvement (chapter offices held, committee involvement, attendance at Regional and/or Biennial Conventions);

• Class Year in Program (applicants shall have successfully completed at least one-fourth (1/4th) of the required credits and/or one year of graduate study to qualify);

• Other Activities (offices held, committee work, or other involvement in non-LKS school, civic, or voluntary organizations, active membership in Phi Lambda Sigma and/or Rho Chi);

• Financial Need (tuition rate vs. educational loans and current debt load);

• Current obligations / Self-Reliance (outside financial support, job, dependents);

• Collegiate or Alumnae member in good standing with LKS (the International Office will verify current dues-paid through the chapter or Stray Lamb status prior to grant release).

Educational Grants

Grant Application Submission – All Grants

The following must be submitted for the grant application to be complete: 1. A completed application form that addresses the above issues. 2. Two completed Recommendation Forms (available from the International Office) sent directly by the recommenders to the LKS International Office.

For Pharm.D. students (Craven, Wells, Livingston, Lowe grants):

The completed application form is given to the Primary recommender and sent directly to the IO with the completed recommendation form. The primary recommendation is from the LKS Chapter Fraternity or Faculty Advisor, applicant’s Academic Advisor, or Dean of Students. The secondary recommendation may also come from the above individuals or be provided by LKS Alumnae members, the Internship Supervisor, or a Pharmacy faculty member. References will not be accepted from another student or student LKS member or someone not directly related to the fraternity or academia

For graduate program applicants (Dr. B. Olive Cole grant)

The completed application form is given to the Primary recommender and sent directly to the IO with the completed recommendation form. The primary recommendation is from the LKS Chapter Fraternity or Faculty Advisor (if available), applicant’s Academic Advisor, Graduate Program Director or Committee Member, Research Advisor, Dean, or Dean of Students. The secondary recommendation may also come from the above individuals or be provided by LKS Alumnae members or a Pharmacy faculty member.

References will not be accepted from another student or student LKS member or someone not directly related to the fraternity or academia 3. A completed Publicity Information Sheet (available from the International Office). 4. A recent photograph to be used for publication (black & white or color, 5”x7” or smaller; photo cannot be returned). Provide all information according to the directions on the forms provided. Please type responses or write legibly and clearly; illegible writing cannot be considered.

Applications must be postmarked/mailed to the LKS International Office no later than November 1st at the address specified on the forms. Forms that are faxed must be replaced by original documents sent via postal service. The names of grant recipients are announced in the Spring issue of The Blue & Gold Triangle. In addition, the Dean and Chapter President of the respective School of Pharmacy and LKS Chapter are also notified.

Dr. Olive B. Cole (1960) Barbara Hartman Johnson (1962) Dr. Muriel C. Vincent (1968) Lorraine Gribbens (1970) Betty Hart Tusa ((1972) Dr. Sylvia Mulvihill (1974) Peggy Kaluz Frazier (1978) Dr. Gail Bellward (1980) Gloria Hartman Doughty (1982) Dr. Marilyn Harris (1984) Mary Jo Reilly (1986)

Shirley Pinder McKee (1988) Marlene Delp Fichter (1990) Arlene Kaiser (1992) Maryann Koda-Kimble (1994) Donna Horn (1996) Alice Till (1998) Captain Judith McCarthy (2000) Janet Engle (2002) Mary Andritz (2004) Avis Ericson (2006) Lisa Anzisi (2008)

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FRATERNITY AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

THE ETHEL J. HEATH SCHOLARSHIP KEY

The Ethel J. Heath Scholarship Key is an award for outstanding scholarship given to each graduating collegiate member in good standing who has attained a cumulative scholastic rank in the top 10 percent of their graduating class. If no member of a chapter attains this rank, the Key is not given. The Dean of the School or College of Pharmacy certifies the eligibility of each Key recipient. A separate certification form for each recipient plus the jewelry order form and payment is sent to the International Office. Each recipient also prepares the Ethel J. Heath Key Recipient Personal Information form and forwards this to the International Office. Photographs and personal information on Key recipients are published in the Blue & Gold Triangle. The Key is presented at an appropriate ceremony. RUTH DAVIES FLAHERTY SERVICE AWARD

Each alumni and collegiate chapter may annually honor a member who has exhibited outstanding chapter service and loyalty. The recipient is chosen in the spring of the school year by chapter members. A certificate order form is available through the International Office or on the Fraternity website: www.lks.org. The certificate is suitable for presentation. An award ceremony or special chapter presentation is recommended. CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS

To encourage high scholarship among members of each chapter, it is recommended that each chapter strive to recognize academic achievement with an award. Alumni Chapters are encouraged to establish scholarship awards for their respective Collegiate Chapters. THE AWARD OF MERIT The Award of Merit was established to recognize Alumni members of Lambda Kappa Sigma who have distinguished themselves by reason of academic achievement, professional advancement, community service, organizational work or commercial endeavor. Past recipients of the Award of Merit are:

Dr. Olive B. Cole (1960) Barbara Hartman Johnson (1962) Dr. Muriel C. Vincent (1968) Lorraine Gribbens (1970) Betty Hart Tusa ((1972) Dr. Sylvia Mulvihill (1974) Peggy Kaluz Frazier (1978) Dr. Gail Bellward (1980) Gloria Hartman Doughty (1982) Dr. Marilyn Harris (1984) Mary Jo Reilly (1986)

Shirley Pinder McKee (1988) Marlene Delp Fichter (1990) Arlene Kaiser (1992) Maryann Koda-Kimble (1994) Donna Horn (1996) Alice Till (1998) Captain Judith McCarthy (2000) Janet Engle (2002) Mary Andritz (2004) Avis Ericson (2006) Lisa Anzisi (2008)

Julia Pishalski (1978) Frances Curran (1980) Adele Lowe (1982) Patricia Tanac (1984) Norma Wells (1986) Margaret Harrison (1988) Marilyn Haberle (1990) Judith Riffee (1992)

Gloria Doughty (1994) Portia Devore (1996) Patricia Kienle (1998) Marilyn Harris (2000) Mary Grear (2002) Geraldine Manzione (2004) Nancy Horst (2006) Ruth Brown (2008)

Mary Jo Reilly (1989) Mary R. Grear (1990) E. Michelle Valentine (1991) Sara White (1992) Christine Gosselin (1993) Patricia Kienle (1994) Paula Castor (1995) Janet Engle (1996) Angel D’Angelo (1997) Betty Jean Harris (1998) Ruth Demar (1999)

Barbara Hayes (2000) Baetina Black (2001) Barbara Hauck(2002) Carol Bugdalski-Stutrud (2003) Cynthia Boyle(2004) Magaly Rodriguez de Bittner (2005) Donna Cestone (2006) Kathleen McTernan (2007) Stefanie Vitale (2008) Robin Bogner (2009)

Christine Perry (1996) Jennifer Stuckman (1997) Dixie Leikach (1998) Linda Clark (1999) Kathleen McAvoy (2000) Eloise Thibeault (2001) Stefanie Ferreri (2002)

Ginger Lemay (2003) Kara Lee Shirley (2004) Lauren Aleksunes (2005) Creaque Charles (2006) Cherokee Layson-Wolf (2007) Jennifer Brandt (2008) Carrie Molesa (2009)

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THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CITATION The Distinguished Service Citation may be presented at the Biennial Convention to a Fraternity alumni member who has contributed outstanding service to the Fraternity. It is not awarded to a member currently serving on the Grand Council. The Grand Council selects the recipient. Nominations must be postmarked by April 30th of the convention year and are sent to the Grand Secretary. Past recipients of the Distinguished Service Citation are:

VANGUARD LEADERSHIP AWARD The Vanguard Leadership Award is given annually to a member who has made sustained exemplary contributions in her/his area of professional practice, and/or in professional associations, regulatory boards, and in the community, emphasizing service to others, innovations and entrepreneurial spirit. Past recipients of the LKS/Merck Vanguard Leadership Award are:

DISTINGUISHED YOUNG PHARMACIST AWARD The LKS Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award is given each year to a member in the first ten years of pharmacy practice, to recognize excellence in professional practice, community service, organizational and Fraternity involvement and other leadership achievements. Past recipients of the LKS Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award are:

Julia Pishalski (1978) Frances Curran (1980) Adele Lowe (1982) Patricia Tanac (1984) Norma Wells (1986) Margaret Harrison (1988) Marilyn Haberle (1990) Judith Riffee (1992)

Gloria Doughty (1994) Portia Devore (1996) Patricia Kienle (1998) Marilyn Harris (2000) Mary Grear (2002) Geraldine Manzione (2004) Nancy Horst (2006) Ruth Brown (2008)

Mary Jo Reilly (1989) Mary R. Grear (1990) E. Michelle Valentine (1991) Sara White (1992) Christine Gosselin (1993) Patricia Kienle (1994) Paula Castor (1995) Janet Engle (1996) Angel D’Angelo (1997) Betty Jean Harris (1998) Ruth Demar (1999)

Barbara Hayes (2000) Baetina Black (2001) Barbara Hauck(2002) Carol Bugdalski-Stutrud (2003) Cynthia Boyle(2004) Magaly Rodriguez de Bittner (2005) Donna Cestone (2006) Kathleen McTernan (2007) Stefanie Vitale (2008) Robin Bogner (2009)

Christine Perry (1996) Jennifer Stuckman (1997) Dixie Leikach (1998) Linda Clark (1999) Kathleen McAvoy (2000) Eloise Thibeault (2001) Stefanie Ferreri (2002)

Ginger Lemay (2003) Kara Lee Shirley (2004) Lauren Aleksunes (2005) Creaque Charles (2006) Cherokee Layson-Wolf (2007) Jennifer Brandt (2008) Carrie Molesa (2009)

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ADVISOR AWARD Established in 1999, the Advisor Award recognizes a Fraternity or Faculty Advisor of Lambda Kappa Sigma for outstanding service and dedication to the chapter. The award may be presented bi-annually in the odd-numbered years. Nominations must be postmarked by April 30th of the odd-numbered year and are sent to the LKS International Office. The Award Selection Committee will select the recipient. No current Grand Council Officer is eligible for this award. Past recipients include: Christine Perry (1999) Kim Hancock (2001) Cherokee Layson-Wolf (2003) Robin Bogner (2005) Kathleen Besinque & Cynthia Lieu (2007) Ginger Scott (2009) FIFTY-YEAR MEMBERS A special certificate honoring members who were initiated 50 or more years ago is available for presentation. Chapters wishing to honor members should submit the member’s name, address, year and chapter of initiation to the International Office. There is no charge for the certificate. Members who have attained 50 years of membership are exempt from further payment of dues.

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CHAPTER AWARDS

CHAPTER ANNIVERSARY AWARDS

Special recognition awards will be presented to each chapter in commemoration of the 25th, 50th, 75th and 100th year anniversary of the chapter’s installation. These awards are usually presented during a special event held in conjunction with the convention. They may also be presented at the time of a special chapter anniversary party or other event. CHAPTER ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

The Lambda Kappa Sigma Chapter Achievement Awards honors collegiate chapters in seven categories. For each award, chapters are invited to submit a portfolio describing and documenting the activities where possible. Portfolios can range from a short description to a description along with photographs, copies of associated materials, etc. Each award will be scored on the basis of 100 points. The chapter with the highest score will receive the individual award. Honorable mentions may be awarded. The Grand Vice-President for Collegiates and four alumni members will select the recipients. The deadline to submit proposals for each award will be May 30 of each convention year. The awards will be presented at the Final Banquet.

Chapter Publications Quality of chapter publications to include but not limited to newspapers distributed on campus, within the chapter and to alumni, articles (not chapter reports) submitted to the Blue and Gold Triangle or LinKS, or other publications. Professional Projects Quality of projects and total effort expended on projects geared toward the pharmacy profession. Service Projects Variety of projects and extent of chapter involvement in service projects to benefit the Fraternity, the university, or the community. This includes fundraising for worthy causes. Scholarship Programs promoting scholarship within the chapter. Outcomes of the programs as evidence by members on Dean’s list, Rho Chi members, members receiving other academic awards within the school, Ethel J. Heath Keys, students who go on to post-graduate studies or residencies, students who present research at meetings. Membership Recruitment and Retention Pre-recruitment, recruitment, membership orientation and other programs promoting recruitment. Collegiate to alumni transition programs and other programs promoting membership retention. Evidence of success of the programs includes increase of initiates and dues paid members. Loyalty Programs promoting cohesiveness, motivation, morale, spirit, sisterhood, and participation among members of the chapter. Leadership Leadership development programs and evidence of their success including but not limited to membership in leadership societies, current offices held in campus and off-campus organizations, and leadership awards.

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EFFICIENCY CUP AND GAVEL At the Biennial Convention, the Efficiency Cup is awarded to the Collegiate Chapter and the Efficiency Gavel is awarded to the Alumni Chapter which have most completely fulfilled their obligations to the Grand Council during the biennium. In the case of a tie in either category, the award is shared during the biennium. An Honorable Mention Certificate is awarded to the first and second runners-up. A chapter winning the award three times may keep it permanently. Evaluation sheets indicating how each chapter will be scored by the appropriate Grand Council officer are located in this manual.

Efficiency Cup Collegiate chapters have obligations to the grand Council as indicated below. Each officer evaluates each chapter for which she has responsibility, and the chapter receiving the highest cumulative score is awarded the Efficiency Cup at the Biennial Convention. This scoring system indicates the percentages of total possible points. International Office 43% 5% Dues 8% Initiation fees, Master Member Input Sheets 4% Officer Roster 4% Annual Report – History 4% Master Member Input Sheets for graduates 4% Chapter Financial Report 4% Convention Delegate Fee 6% TRIANGLE chapter reports 2% Address updates Grand Secretary 7% 3% Delegate at Convention 2% Convention report 2% Other members at convention Regional Supervisor 50% 4% Officer Roster 4% Annual Report – History 6% Correspondence 30% Chapter accomplishments 6% Regional meeting attendance (scored one year only) (Divided as follows: Chapter Representative 3%, chapter report 1%, other members present 1% to a maximum of 2%)

1948 Chi Collegiate 1950 Eta and Epsilon Collegiate (tie) 1952 Gamma Collegiate 1954 Chi Collegiate 1956 Alpha Collegiate 1958 Chi Collegiate* 1960 Nu Collegiate 1962 Chi Collegiate 1964 Alpha Alpha Collegiate 1966 Alpha Xi Collegiate 1968 Chi Collegiate 1970 Alpha Omicron Collegiate 1972 Eta Collegiate 1974 Eta Collegiate*

1976 Nu Collegiate 1978 Nu Collegiate* 1980 Nu Collegiate 1982 Alpha Iota Collegiate 1984 Alpha Kappa Collegiate 1986 Alpha Lambda Collegiate 1988 Tau Collegiate 1990 Alpha Collegiate 1992 Eta Collegiate 1994 Alpha Collegiate* 1996 Tau Collegiate 1998 Tau Collegiate* 2000 Alpha Collegiate 2002 Alpha Collegiate 2004 Tau Collegiate *retired award

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*The following guidelines indicate where points may be earned in the chapter accomplishment category. This list is not all-inclusive. Each category has a value of 3%. · FRATERNITY CLIMATE – The morale of the chapter, feelings of fraternity spirit among the members and a sense of cohesiveness. · MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT – Rush program, new member orientation, leadership development, goal setting for new members and chapters. · RELATIONSHIP WITH, AND SERVICE TO, THE UNIVERSITY AND LOCAL CAMPUS – Community projects, university projects, interfraternity activities · RELATIONSHIP WITH, AND SERVICE TO, THE PROFESSION OF PHARMACY AND ALLIED PROFESSIONS – Professional activities as a chapter and with other organization; pharmacy recruitment, enhancement of pharmacy public image. · LEADERSHIP AND SCHOLARSHIP – College leadership activities participation, scholarship and intellectual development, academic achievement; Ethel J. Heath Key recipients. · CHAPTER GOALS, OBJECTIVES, PLANNING AND EVALUATION – Chapter goal setting, a chapter plan for long and short term · SHAPTER ORGANIZATION – Officers with written duties and responsibilities, election procedures, chapter By-Laws, regular meetings including advisors · RELATION WITH RESOURCE PEOPLE – Alumni activities, advisor and parent activities and interaction with other chapter friends · FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT – Financial records maintained, budget, audit, and fiscal responsibility · RELATIONSHIP TO, AND PARTICIPATION IN, THE INTERNATIONAL FRATERNITY – Dues deadline met, Convention and Regional Meeting participation, articles to the TRAINGLE, visits to other chapters, nominations for international awards, LKS Educational Trust contributions.

Efficiency Cup Winners

1948 Chi Collegiate 1950 Eta and Epsilon Collegiate (tie) 1952 Gamma Collegiate 1954 Chi Collegiate 1956 Alpha Collegiate 1958 Chi Collegiate* 1960 Nu Collegiate 1962 Chi Collegiate 1964 Alpha Alpha Collegiate 1966 Alpha Xi Collegiate 1968 Chi Collegiate 1970 Alpha Omicron Collegiate 1972 Eta Collegiate 1974 Eta Collegiate* 1976 Nu Collegiate 1978 Nu Collegiate*

1980 Nu Collegiate 1982 Alpha Iota Collegiate 1984 Alpha Kappa Collegiate 1986 Alpha Lambda Collegiate 1988 Tau Collegiate 1990 Alpha Collegiate 1992 Eta Collegiate 1994 Alpha Collegiate* 1996 Tau Collegiate 1998 Tau Collegiate* 2000 Alpha Collegiate 2002 Alpha Collegiate 2004 Tau Collegiate 2006 Alpha Pi Collegiate 2008 Xi Collegiate *retired the award

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Efficiency Gavel

Alumni chapters have obligations to the Grand Council as indicated below. Each officer evaluates each chapter for which she has responsibility, and the chapter receiving the highest cumulative score is awarded the Efficiency Gavel at the Biennial Convention. This scoring system indicates the percentages of total possible points. International Office 43% 5% Dues and alphabetized list of members 5% Officer roster 5% Annual Report – History 10% Address updates and correspondence 4% TRIANGLE chapter reports 2% Additional TRAINGLE articles 4% Alumni initiates 6% Chapter Financial Report 2% Convention Delegate Credentials Grand Secretary 7% 3% Delegate at Convention 2% Convention report 2% Other members at Convention Alumni Supervisor 50% 6% Annual Report – History 6% Officer Roster 6% Correspondence 8% Regional meeting attendance (scored one year only) (Divided as follows: Chapter Representative 4%, chapter report 1%, other members present, 1% each, to a maximum of 3%) 24 Chapter accomplishments** **The following guidelines indicate where points may be earned in this category. This list is not all-inclusive. · CHAPTER ORGANIZATION 6% - Chapter supplies and records, officers’ notebooks, Hygeia Day Program, Founder’s Day observance, chapter By-Laws sent to the Grand Vice President, quality of By-Laws. · COMMUNITY SERVICE 6% - Local charity service, blood drives, drug abuse programs, visiting children’s or retirement homes. · PROFESSIONAL SERVICE 6% - Sponsoring professional programs, involvement with APhA, ASHP, working with other professional groups, involvement with pharmacy legislation, poison prevention, Professional Fraternity Association involvement, other services (Project HOPE or other philanthropic projects). · EXTRA EFFORT 6% - Social activities for members, fund raising, joint activities with the collegiate chapter, a scholarship for the collegiate chapter, contacting Alumni-at-Large, contributions to the Educational Trust.

1952 Phi Alumni 1954 Omicron & Epsilon Alumni (tie) 1956 Phi Alumni 1958 Phi Alumni* 1960 Chi Alumni 1962 Chi Alumni 1964 Chi Alumni* 1966 Alpha Alumni 1968 Gamma Alumni 1970 Phi Alumni 1972 Eta Alumni 1974 Eta Alumni

1976 Alpha Zeta Alumni 1984 Alpha Zeta Alumni* 1986 Omicron Alumni 1988 Phi Alumni 1990 Phi Alumni* 1992 Chi Alumni 1994 Alpha Alumni 1996 Alpha Alumni* 1998 Alpha Alumni 2000 Alpha Alumni 2002 Alpha Alumni* 2004 Alpha Alumni *retired the award

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Efficiency Gavel Winners

1952 Phi Alumni 1954 Omicron & Epsilon Alumni (tie) 1956 Phi Alumni 1958 Phi Alumni* 1960 Chi Alumni 1962 Chi Alumni 1964 Chi Alumni* 1966 Alpha Alumni 1968 Gamma Alumni 1970 Phi Alumni 1972 Eta Alumni 1974 Eta Alumni 1976 Alpha Zeta Alumni 1978 Eta Alumni* 1980 Eta Alumni

1982 Alpha Zeta Alumni 1984 Alpha Zeta Alumni* 1986 Omicron Alumni 1988 Phi Alumni 1990 Phi Alumni* 1992 Chi Alumni 1994 Alpha Alumni 1996 Alpha Alumni* 1998 Alpha Alumni 2000 Alpha Alumni 2002 Alpha Alumni* 2004 Alpha Alumni 2006 Alpha Alumni 2008 Alpha Alumni *retired the award

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INTERNATIONAL OFFICE

Until 1980, all administrative work of the Fraternity was carried on through officers who donated their time and services. At that time, in line with the successful practice established by many of the men’s and women’s groups, Lambda Kappa Sigma opened its International Office. The office was located in the home of the Grand Treasurer, Mary Grear, and appropriate office equipment and supplies were assembled. A part-time secretary was hired, and Mary volunteered her services for the next four years as office director. During that time, she was elected as Grand President of the Fraternity. At the 1984 Convention of the Fraternity, the delegates assembled were given the option of funding a part-time Executive Director’s position. The decision was made, and Mary Grear became Lambda Kappa Sigma’s first Executive Director. At the 1988 Convention, the position of Executive Director became a full-time position. In 1994, Alpha Resources became the Fraternity’s Management organization. Currently its President and CEO Joan Rogala serves as the Executive Director. The International Office is, an a real sense, the “service Branch” of LKS. Staff members are the only salaried personnel. All other Officers are volunteers who receive no reimbursement except for expenses. The Executive Director is charged with implementation of the Fraternity’s programs.

International Office Services

1. COMMUNICATION – For immediate advice or counsel, the IO staff is never more than a letter or phone call away. In addition, the Staff coordinates and distributes mailings of the Grand Council.

2. RECORD KEEPING – Computerized mailing lists and accurate membership records are maintained. The chapters can be supplied mailing labels and directories upon request.

3. PUBLICATIONS – Editing and publishing the TRIANGLE, LinKS, the MEMBER MANUAL, RITUAL, officer and informational manuals, Rush publications, and public relations materials of the Fraternity are functions of the IO.

4. CHAPTER SUPPLIES – Jewelry, supplies and certificates are purchased and distributed through the IO

5. FINANCES – Dues, membership fees, Campaign for Progress, Students for Progress and Project HOPE contributions are handled through the IO. In addition, the Executive Director works closely with the Grand Treasurer in managing the Fraternity’s funds and maintaining the financial records.

6. REPRESENATION – The ED represents the Fraternity along with other Grand Council members at national meetings of the Professional Fraternity Association, the International Council of Pharmacy Fraternities, College Fraternity Editors Association, and meetings of professional pharmacy associations.

7. CONVENTION AND MEETING PLANNING – The IO handles logistical arrangements, assists with program planning and coordination of the Biennial Convention and Regional Meetings.

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STANDING COMMITTEES

Advisor - Provides guidelines and support for collegiate chapter advisors.

Alumni Affairs - Gathers input from alumni, assists with articles for the Alumni Newsletter, makes suggestions for alumni programming, reports alumni concerns to the Grand Council.

Archives - Advises on the care and storage of the Fraternity historical documents, photographs and memorabilia, arranges for permanent storage and/or display.

Awards Review - Reviews criteria for Fraternity awards, suggests modifications, reviews suggestions and criteria for new awards, makes recommendations to the Grand Council regarding awards.

Awards Selection - Accepts nominations for Fraternity awards, selects awardees, arranges for preparation and presentation of each award, nominates Fraternity members for awards from other organizations.

Budget and Finance - Prepares biennial budget and submits it to the Grand Council, advises on budget, financial and investment matters and policies.

Continuing Education - Gathers information on quality programs, arranges for programming at Convention and Regional Meetings, assists with obtaining sponsorship, advises on other ways to present CE programming.

Convention - Works with Grand Council and International Office on all aspects of Convention, gathers information and advises on all local arrangements for Convention, makes or confirms arrangements as requested, serves as hostesses at Convention, assists with on-site logistics.

Editorial Advisory - Advises on content for each Blue and Gold Triangle, assists editor on sources for feature articles, assists with proofreading, reviews and advises on content or format revisions for all LKS publications.

Educational Grants - Advises International Office on format for soliciting applications for educational grants, reviews applications and selects annual awardees for the Cora E. Craven, Mary Connolly Livingston, Norma Wells and Dr. B. Olive Cole Grants, notifies both successful and unsuccessful applicants, notifies the Executive Director, Grand Council, the Trust Liaison Committee chair and the Publicity Committee chair of the names of the awardees, ensures that the award checks are distributed per procedure.

Expansion - Gathers information on potential sites for new chapters, collegiate and alumni, national and international, identifies inactive chapter sites where reactivation may be possible, coordinates contacts with appropriate persons on campuses or alumni sites, assists Grand Council with chartering or reactivating procedures.

History and Scrapbook - Prepares a written history of significant Fraternity events each Biennium, advises on chapter Historian manual, adds to and creates new scrapbooks as needed for Fraternity photographs and memorabilia each Biennium.

Membership Committee - Develops programs to increase the number of dues-paying members and implement membership programs approved by the Grand Council.

Standing Committees

Membership Orientation - Reviews and advises on New Member Orientation program, Visitation evaluation procedures pertaining to New Member Orientation and new member needs for correspondence and Fraternity information.

Memorials and Resolutions - Gathers information for Memorial ceremony recognitions, monitors professional media for potential professional resolutions, prepares memorials, professional and courtesy resolutions at each Convention.

Non Dues Source of Income - Gathers information and advises Grand Council of potential sources of non dues income, assists with marketing of current items, monitors current programs and advises on continuation or deletion.

Policy and Procedure Manual Review - Reviews and makes recommendations for updating, deleting or adding to the Grand Council Policy and Procedures Manual, assists with preparation of material and reprinting as needed.

Professional Projects - Gathers information and advises on potential professional projects for chapters, advises on dissemination of project ideas, reviews current projects and project presentation and publicizes in Fraternity publications.

Project HOPE - Maintains liaison with Project HOPE, gathers information about HOPE and disseminates to Grand Council, chapters and members, encourages contributions, publishes fund raising ideas, sends material for Fraternity scrapbook, sends articles to HOPE about LKS participation for their newsletter, assists with HOPE reports and presentations at Regional Meetings and Conventions.

Publicity - Gathers information on LKS grant and award winners and prepares press releases for their hometown newspapers, gathers information on LKS members in the publications of other organizations and sends to International Office for inclusion in LKS publications, advises the Grand Council on publicity opportunities.

Rules and By-Laws - Reviews chapter by-laws for conformity to Fraternity by-laws, requests proposals for biennial by-laws changes, prepares them in correct format and ensures distribution to chapters and members, assists with presentation of proposals to the Convention body.

Women's Health Issues - Gathers information on issues and new topics which can be publicized in Fraternity publications, assists with formatting programs which the chapters can present, identifies a biennial issue for Fraternity focus, maintains liaison with women's health issues organizations, advises on companies who have products to treat women's conditions/diseases and who may sponsor a Fraternity presentation, disseminates information to members which is useful regarding their personal health and/or when counseling their patients.

To contact the chair of any committee, call the International office at (800) LKS-1913, for name, address and phone number. For more information or to sign up for a committee, contact the Grand President.

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BYLAWS OF LAMBDA KAPPA SIGMA

ARTICLE I. NAME AND MISSION OF THE FRATERNITY Section 1. The name of this corporation shall be Lambda Kappa Sigma, hereinafter referred to as

the Fraternity. Section 2. The Mission of this Fraternity is to promote the profession of pharmacy among

women and advance women within the profession by developing its members as individuals and leaders through the support of fellow members while encouraging a high standard of professional ethics and scholarship.

ARTICLE II. MEMBERSHIP Section 1. Membership in this Fraternity shall be collegiate, alumnus, honorary, and patron, as

provided in these By-Laws. Section 2. A member is in good standing within the meaning of these By-Laws if the member

complies with the Articles herein. Membership in this Fraternity shall be for life. Section 3. Initiated Members

a) An initiated member of the Fraternity may not be an initiated member of another pharmacy fraternity.

b) After completing the membership orientation period, the candidate shall be initiated. The candidate shall be instructed by the chapter concerning the goals, traditions, and operating procedures of the Fraternity.

c) Collegiate members are those in attendance in a professional degree program at a college or school of pharmacy, or those registered in a pre-pharmacy curriculum.

d) All candidates for collegiate membership must be scholastically eligible by local campus regulations.

e) Alumni members are initiated members who have graduated or whose class has been graduated from a college or school of pharmacy.

f) A member moving from one locality to another has the privilege of affiliating with a chapter in that area.

Section 4. Honorary Members

An Honorary Member is an individual who has been chosen from among outstanding persons in the field of pharmacy, allied sciences or other fields.

Section 5. Patron Members

A Patron Member is an individual selected by the chapter for the honor because of outstanding interest in or service to the Fraternity.

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ARTICLE III. DUES AND FEES

Section 1. Payment

a) All payments to the Fraternity shall be in United States currency. All checks shall be made payable to Lambda Kappa Sigma.

b) Any change in dues, initiation fee or Convention Delegate fee shall require a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the convention body.

Section 2. Dues

a) Dues for collegiate members shall be payable annually by November 1. Dues for alumni members shall be payable annually by April 1.

b) Each chapter may make provisions in its By-Laws for collection of additional dues for chapter use.

c) Members who have attained 50 years of membership shall be exempt from further dues payment, and will continue to receive The Blue and Gold Triangle.

d) Annual dues include a subscription to The Blue and Gold Triangle. Section 3. Initiation Fees

The initiation fee which includes the cost of a badge shall be paid within 30 days of initiation.

Section 4. Convention Delegate Fee

a) Each collegiate chapter shall pay to the Fraternity by November 1 of the year preceding the Convention a Convention Delegate Fee to cover transportation of the Delegate from the chapter site to the Convention site and return. Any chapter that does not send a Delegate shall forfeit any claim to this fund.

b) The host chapter(s) for the Biennial Convention shall be exempt from payment into this fund during the biennium preceding the Convention.

c) A collegiate chapter organized or reactivated during the latter year of the biennium will have the choice of paying the Convention Delegate Fee or of sending a Delegate to the Convention at its own expense.

ARTICLE IV. EXPULSION, RESIGNATION AND INACTIVATION OF MEMBERS Section 1. Expulsion

a) Any member who repeatedly does harm to the Fraternity shall be subject to expulsion.

b) The chapter considering expelling a member shall present in writing all details to the Grand Council, through the Grand Secretary.

c) With permission of the Grand Council, a vote of not less than eighty percent (80%) of the chapter members shall be required for expulsion.

d) The chapter shall notify the Grand Council of the result of the vote. e) A member under consideration for expulsion may appeal the case, in writing, to

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the Grand Council, which makes the final decision. Section 2. Resignations

a) To resign voluntarily, a member must present the reasons in writing to the chapter. b) The chapter shall try to re-stimulate interest and ask the member to reconsider over a

period of four (4) weeks. At the end of four weeks, if the member is still determined to resign, the chapter will consider and vote on the matter and notify the Grand Council in writing of the outcome.

Section 3. Inactivation

a) Determination of the inactive status of a member shall be provided for in chapter By-Laws.

b) A member declared inactive by a chapter may appeal to the Grand Council, through the Grand Secretary, stating all details. The Grand Council makes the final decision.

Section 4. Forfeited Fraternity Jewelry and Materials

a) A member who is expelled or who resigns voluntarily shall be required to forfeit their badge, membership certificate, and other property of the chapter to the chapter president. The chapter president shall send the badge and membership certificate to the International Office. Chapter property shall be retained by the chapter.

b) The returned badge may be offered for resale by the Fraternity.

ARTICLE V. FRATERNITY GOVERNMENT

Section 1. The government of the Fraternity shall be vested in the Biennial Convention which consists of the Grand Council, one voting Delegate from each chapter, and one Alumni-at-Large Delegate for each 40 dues paid alumni members not affiliated with a chapter. There will be a minimum of one Alumni-at-Large Delegate.

Section 2. Between Biennial Conventions, the Grand Council shall transact the business of the Fraternity in accordance with the provisions of these By-Laws. It shall have general charge, management, and control of the affairs, funds, and property of the Fraternity, and shall authorize and control expenditures. With respect to all questions of interpretation of these By-Laws, the decision of the Grand Council is final.

Section 3. When a decision is needed between sessions of the Grand Council, provision is hereby made for voting by appropriate means. Any officer who does not submit a vote within one month shall be deemed to have cast a vote in the affirmative.

Section 4. The fiscal year of the Fraternity and its chapters shall be from July 1 to June 30 of the following year.

Section 5. When in the event of war, or other grave disaster or extraordinary emergency, or act of God, or of operations or forces of law, the holding of the Biennial Convention is made impractical, then all the powers, functions, and duties of the Biennial Convention shall be and are hereby vested in the chapters of the Fraternity and shall be decided in such a manner as the Grand Council may prescribe.

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ARTICLE VI. CHAPTER FORMATION AND STATUS (Tentative working title pending action in 2010)

This section is being held open temporarily pending By-Laws action in 2010; see details under 2010 proposed By-Laws revision

ARTICLE VII. CHAPTER GOVERNMENT Section 1. Collegiate Chapter Organization

a) Students of schools or colleges of pharmacy accredited by the Accreditation Council on Pharmacy Education or the national accrediting agency of any international country, must petition the Grand Council through the Grand Secretary to organize a chapter after having successfully operated as a club for at least one year.

b) The club shall submit By-Laws to the Grand Council for consideration and vote and shall elect a president, secretary, treasurer, and such other officers as are deemed necessary. These officers may attend the Biennial Convention without voting privileges.

c) Chapters shall be named from the letters of the Greek alphabet in the order of their installation.

Section 2. Collegiate Chapter Advisor a) Each collegiate chapter shall have a Fraternity advisor. b) A Fraternity advisor must be a member of the Fraternity in good standing and

shall be elected by the chapter each biennium. c) If the college administration requires a faculty advisor, this individual has no voting

power and shall not attend secret meetings unless the advisor is a Fraternity member.

d) It shall be the duty of the Fraternity advisor or faculty advisor to audit the chapter treasury annually.

Section 3. Alumni Chapter Organization

a) Six alumni members residing in an area where there is no alumni chapter may organize an alumni chapter by submitting a signed petition, By-Laws and a roster of officers to the Grand Vice President for Alumni for review. The Grand Vice President for Alumni shall forward the petition to the Grand Council for consideration and vote.

b) The name of an alumni chapter shall be determined by its location. If located in the city where there is a collegiate chapter, the chapter may retain the Greek letter name of the collegiate chapter followed by the word "Alumni". If located in a metropolitan area where members come from two or more chapters, it may be named after its geographical location, i.e., New York City Alumni Chapter, and given a Greek letter designation.

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Section 4. Chapter Government

All chapters shall be governed by the By-Laws of the Fraternity. In addition, they shall enact By-Laws for their own government in harmony with these By-Laws which shall be filed with the Grand Secretary.

Section 5. Chapter Officers

a) Each chapter shall elect a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer (or secretary/treasurer), and other officers as specified in chapter By-Laws who shall constitute the chapter council or executive board.

b) Upon installation in office, each officer shall receive and be responsible for the books, records and other property pertaining to their office.

Section 6. Chapter Obligations

a) A chapter to be in good standing within the meaning of these By-Laws complies with the articles herein.

b) Each chapter shall safeguard the Ritual of the Fraternity. c) Each chapter shall observe Founder's Day with the Ritual. d) Each chapter shall observe Hygeia Day with a professional program open to the

public. e) Each chapter shall submit chapter reports for publication in The Blue and Gold

Triangle. f) Each chapter shall maintain permanent record books and files. g) Each chapter shall meet its financial obligations by November 1 of each year. h) Each chapter shall submit an annual Financial Report by July 1. i) Each U.S. chapter shall be responsible for submitting an annual income tax report

form to the Internal Revenue Service, if necessary to file. j) Each collegiate chapter shall notify the Regional Supervisor and International

Office of the election of new officers on the official roster form. k) Each alumni chapter shall notify the Grand Vice President for Alumni and the

International Office of the election of new officers on the official roster form. l) Each collegiate chapter shall submit an annual report-history form to the

International Office and its Regional Supervisor. m) Each alumni chapter shall submit an annual report-history form to the

International Office and the Grand Vice President for Alumni. n) Each collegiate chapter shall send a Master Member Input Sheet for each

graduating member to the International Office. o) Each collegiate chapter shall send a Master Member Input Sheet for each new

initiate to the International Office. p) Each chapter shall respond to Grand Council requests for action or information

and submit other forms when necessary. q) Each chapter shall submit items of interest to the chairman of the History and

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Scrapbook Committee for inclusion in the scrapbook. Section 7. Chapter Status

a) A Collegiate or Alumni chapter that is not in good standing, which is interpreted to mean that no dues have been paid or other obligations fulfilled, will be notified in writing of their chapter status by the Grand Vice President for Collegiates or the Grand Vice President for Alumni respectively by February 1 of each year. The second year of the biennium the chapter will be warned that they will forfeit their voting privileges at Convention.

b) If a chapter becomes inactive, an officer or member must notify the Grand Vice President for Collegiates or the Grand Vice President for Alumni in writing, stating the circumstances. After review by the Grand Council, the chapter will be instructed to immediately return the original chapter charter and Fraternity property and records to the International Office.

c) A chapter may be reactivated by petitioning the Grand Council and fulfilling all requirements stipulated by the Grand Council. When the requirements of the Grand Council have been met, the original charter and all chapter property will be returned to the chapter.

ARTICLE VIII. GRAND COUNCIL Section 1. Officers

The officers and voting members of the Grand Council shall be: Grand President, Grand Vice President for Alumni, Grand Vice President for Collegiates, Grand Vice President for Development, Grand Secretary, Grand Treasurer, and Immediate Past Grand President.

Section 2. Qualifications

A candidate for Grand Council office shall be an alumni member of the Fraternity in good standing.

Section 3. Term

The Grand Council officers shall serve for a term of two years, or until their successors are elected. They shall assume their duties at the close of the Biennial Convention.

Section 4. Meetings

The Grand Council shall meet at the Biennial Convention, at the order of the Grand President, or upon the request of a majority of its members. A quorum shall consist of a majority of the Grand Council officers.

Section 5. Nomination and Election

a) The Nominating Committee shall be composed of five members. Not more than one member from a region shall serve on the Nominating Committee. The incoming Immediate Past Grand President shall serve as Chairman. Three members shall be elected by the convention-at-large. The final member shall be selected by the incoming Grand Council.

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b) The Nominating Committee shall solicit candidates from among qualified members and shall submit a slate of candidates for the offices of Grand President, Grand Vice President for Alumni, Grand Vice President for Collegiates, Grand Vice President for Development, Grand Secretary, and Grand Treasurer to the Grand Council for review by November 1 of the year preceding the Convention. Once reviewed, the slate will be publicized to the membership.

c) Election of Grand President, Grand Vice President for Alumni, Grand Vice President for Collegiates, Grand Vice President for Development, Grand Secretary, and Grand Treasurer shall be by mail ballot. Ballots, including the names of candidates and biographical information, will be provided by January 15 of the convention year to each collegiate chapter and alumni member who is good standing as of November 1 of the year preceding the convention. In order to give the Collegiates an equivalent vote, the total number of alumni ballots returned will be divided by the total number of collegiate chapter ballots returned. Each chapter’s vote will be multiplied by that factor. The Grand Council will establish a procedure by which the calculations will be made and publicized to collegiate chapters and alumni members. The collegiate chapters and alumni member shall indicate on the ballot the choice of candidates and return the ballot by mail. Ballots received by March 1 will be submitted to a Committee of Tellers appointed by the Chair of the Nominating Committee. A plurality of votes will be needed for election to office. The Chair of Tellers shall certify the results of the elections to the Executive Director, who shall notify all candidates of the results of the election. The results of the election shall also be disseminated to the membership.

d) Successful candidates for the offices of Grand President, Grand Vice President for Alumni, Grand Vice President for Collegiates, Grand Vice President for Development, Grand Secretary, and Grand Treasurer shall serve in an officer-elect status until their installation at the Convention.

Section 6. Vacancies

a) With the consent of the Grand Council, the Grand President shall appoint an alumni member to complete the term of a Grand Council officer which becomes vacant.

b) If before the expiration of the term for which the officer was elected, the Grand President for any reason becomes unable to carry out the duties of the office, the Grand Vice President for Alumni shall succeed to the office vacated for the un-expired portion of the term.

Section 7. Duties

a) The Grand President shall represent the Fraternity, preside at all meetings of the Grand Council, at the Biennial Convention, be an ex-officio member of all committees except the Nominating Committee, and appoint all standing and special committees.

b) The Grand Vice President for Alumni shall, in the absence of the Grand President, preside at Grand Council meetings and the Biennial Convention, succeed to the office of Grand President should it become vacant, and have general charge of the alumni program.

c) The Grand Vice President for Collegiates shall serve as coordinator of the

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Regional Supervisors and their activities and facilitate communication from the Fraternity and Grand Council to the Regional Supervisors. The Grand Vice President for Collegiates shall conduct a Regional Supervisor training session, plan Regional meetings and coordinate all collegiate workshops, conferences and programs.

d) The Grand Secretary shall record and have distributed the minutes of the business transacted at Grand Council meetings and the Biennial Convention, attend to the correspondence of the Fraternity, distribute notices to the membership, circulate all petitions presented to the Grand Council, and receive votes.

e) The Grand Treasurer shall have general charge of all funds of the Fraternity, supervise deposits of all funds to the credit of the Fraternity in qualified banking institutions, supervise collection of all dues and assessments, and shall supervise disbursements. The Grand Treasurer shall ensure that a compilation of all accounts is performed by a Certified Public Accountant and a report is submitted to the Grand Council at the end of each biennium.

f) The Immediate Past Grand President shall serve as an advisor to Grand Council and assist in special projects. The Immediate Past Grand President shall serve as chairperson of the Nominating Committee.

g) The Grand Vice President for Development shall coordinate expansion efforts, pursue sponsorships and endowments for the Fraternity, and develop corporate relationships.

h) A Grand Council officer unable to perform the duties of office shall submit a resignation in writing to the Grand Council. In the event of default in office, the office shall be declared vacant by the Grand Council. The officer shall have the right to appeal.

i) Each retiring officer shall, within thirty (30) days following the Biennial Convention, turn over to the successor the files and records of the office. Any officer vacating office before the expiration of their term shall immediately turn over to the successor the records of the office.

Section 8. Regional Supervisors

a) The newly elected Grand Council shall appoint the Supervisors. b) The Regional Supervisors shall correspond regularly with the collegiate chapters in

their regions, arrange a visitation to each chapter in their regions once during the biennium, and preside at the Regional Meeting in their regions.

c) The Grand Vice President for Alumni shall correspond regularly with the alumni chapters and coordinate activities with the Regional Supervisors.

d) Supervisors shall serve as ex-officio (non-voting) members of the Grand Council.

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ARTICLE IX. FRATERNITY ADMINISTRATION The Grand Council shall retain a management firm or an individual to provide an Executive Director and sufficient office space and staff to provide administrative services to the Fraternity as specified in a contract to be reviewed each biennium. ARTICLE X. COMMITTEES Section 1. Names, Appointments, Terms and Duties

a) The standing committees of the Fraternity shall include the following: Educational Grant Committee, Award Selection Committee, Rules and By-Laws Committee, Budget and Finance Committee, Women’s Health Issues Committee, Memorial and Resolutions Committee, History and Scrapbook Committee, and Membership Committee.

b) The Grand President shall appoint the standing committees and other committees as are needed. Committees shall serve for the biennium in which they are appointed.

Section 2. Educational Grant Committee

a) Shall accept applications for the Educational Grants from among members of the Fraternity enrolled in B.S. in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. degree and graduate or advanced degree programs.

b) Shall select recipients according to the requirements. c) Shall notify recipients of their selection.

Section 3. Award Selection Committee

a) Shall accept applications for Fraternity awards from the chapters and members of the Fraternity.

b) Shall select a recipient for each award, except the Distinguished Service Citation, according to the qualifications.

c) Shall notify the recipients, directing the recipients to attend the Biennial convention or Regional meeting if possible.

d) The Grand Council shall select the recipient of the Distinguished Service Citation. Section 4. Rules and By-Laws Committee

a) Shall prepare model By-Laws for the guidance of the chapters. b) Shall assist in reviewing chapter By-Laws for conformity with the Fraternity By-

Laws. c) Shall correlate all proposed amendments presented to it by the chapters, members

and the Grand Council into proper form for presentation at the Convention. This committee may also propose amendments to the By-Laws. Proposals shall be submitted to this committee before December 15 of the year preceding the Convention. The proposed amendments shall be sent to the Grand Council for review and recommendation by February 1 of the convention year. After review of the Grand Council, the committee shall send the proposed amendments to the chapters for review by March 1 of the convention year.

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Section 5. Budget and Finance Committee

a) Shall advise the Grand Council on matters pertaining to finance. b) Shall submit a budget at each Biennial Convention for the next biennium.

Section 6. Women’s Health Issues Committee

a) Shall recommend a biennial project to the Fraternity. b) Shall coordinate Women’s Health Issues programming for Fraternity Meetings,

and Joint relationships with other organizations. Section 7. Memorials and Resolutions

a) Shall prepare the Memorial Resolution to be presented at the first business session of the Biennial Convention.

b) Shall prepare Courtesy Resolutions to be presented at the final business session of the Biennial Convention.

Section 8. History and Scrapbook Committee

a) Shall maintain an up-to-date history of the Fraternity. b) Shall request chapters to submit items for the scrapbook and maintain such

scrapbooks for historical interest.

Section 9. Membership Committee

a) Shall develop programs to increase the number of dues-paying members. b) Shall implement membership programs approved by the Grand Council.

ARTICLE XI. BIENNIAL CONVENTIONS Section 1. Time

A Convention shall be convened in the even numbered calendar years. Section 2. Representation

a) Every member of the Fraternity may attend the Biennial Convention and have privilege of the floor.

b) Each chapter in good financial standing shall be entitled to one (1) voting Delegate.

c) Each Grand Council officer present shall be entitled to one (1) vote. d) Alumni who are not affiliated with a chapter shall be entitled to one (1) voting

Delegate for each forty (40) dues paid Alumni-at-Large members. This is based on the average number of such members on each of the dues deadlines during the biennium.

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e) Each chapter shall provide in its By-Laws for selection of a Delegate and alternate. The Delegate and alternate must be in good standing with the Chapter, and a collegiate Delegate must be returning to school during the semester following the Convention. Any chapter making an exception to these provisions shall petition the Grand Council through the Grand Secretary not later than May 1 of the convention year.

f) The Chapter Delegate and alternate must submit their credentials on the appropriate form sixty (60) days prior to the Convention in order that the collegiate Delegate's transportation fare be paid.

g) Selection of Alumni-at-Large Delegates will be made from among those present who are dues paid alumni not affiliated with a chapter. The selection will occur prior to the opening business session. The Alumni-at-Large Delegates must have credentials submitted before the opening business session.

Section 3. Voting Body

a) The voting body shall consist of the officers of the Grand Council, one accredited Delegate from each chapter, and the Alumni-at-Large Delegate(s).

b) A quorum shall consist of a majority of the Grand Council officers and a majority of the accredited Delegates.

ARTICLE XII. REGIONAL MEETINGS

Section 1. Regional Meetings shall be held during the interim between Biennial Conventions. Section 2. All members of the Fraternity may attend. A chapter representative from each chapter

shall report on the activities and problems of the chapter. Section 3. No matters discussed at a Regional Meeting shall be considered binding on the

Fraternity. No vote taken shall be officially recorded. ARTICLE XIII. PUBLICATIONS Section 1. The Blue and Gold Triangle

The official publication of the Fraternity shall be The Blue and Gold Triangle. Section 2. Other Publications

The Fraternity shall publish a prospectus, Member Manual, Ritual, Grand Council Policy and Procedure Manual and other publications as needed.

ARTICLE XIV. AWARDS There shall be a Lambda Kappa Sigma awards program to recognize outstanding achievements of collegiate chapters, alumni chapters and individual members, which will include, among others, the Ethel J. Heath Key, the Award of Merit and the Distinguished Service Citation.

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ARTICLE XV. LAMBDA KAPPA SIGMA EDUCATIONAL TRUST There shall be a Lambda Kappa Sigma Educational Trust with provisions that will best perpetuate a program to assist in scientific, literary and educational purposes with specific emphasis on advancing students in the field of pharmacy. ARTICLE XVI. PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY In the absence of any provisions in the By-Laws to the contrary, all meetings of the Fraternity, of the Grand Council, and of the committees shall be governed by the parliamentary rules and usage contained in the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order. ARTICLE XVII. AMENDMENTS Section 1. These By-Laws may be amended at any Biennial Convention by a two thirds (2/3) vote

of the Grand Council and accredited Delegates present and voting, and go into effect at the close of the convention.

Section 2. Notice of the proposed amendments shall be submitted to the chapters for review following the procedure outlined in Article X Section 4 of these By-Laws.

Section 3. Automatic grammatical, punctuation, or correlation corrections in the By-Laws, and/or amendments which in no way alter the intent of the By-Laws or amendments, shall be effected by the Rules and By-Laws Committee, subject to approval by the Grand Council.

ARTICLE XVIII. DISSOLUTION

In the event of dissolution, the Grand Treasurer, under the direction of the Grand Council, shall distribute the entire funds, after creditors are satisfied, to such pharmacy schools or colleges or educational trusts that are tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code that can best perpetuate or advance the purposes for which the Fraternity was established.

These By-Laws were adopted on July 2, 1972 in St. Louis, Missouri, at the 22nd Biennial Convention of Lambda Kappa Sigma; they were amended at the 23rd Biennial Convention, July 21, 1974 in Anaheim, California, the 24th Biennial Convention, July 29, 1976 in Toledo, Ohio, the 26th Biennial Convention, August 7, 1980 in Birmingham, Alabama, the 27th Biennial Convention, July 23, 1982 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the 28th Biennial Convention, July 28, 1984 in Seattle, Washington, the 29th Biennial Convention, August 7, 1986 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the 30th Biennial Convention, August 4, 1988 in Boston, Massachusetts, at the 31st Biennial Convention, August 3, 1990 in Lexington, Kentucky, the 32nd Biennial Convention, August 14, 1992 in Charleston, South Carolina, at the 33rd Biennial Convention, August 12, 1994 in Las Vegas, Nevada at the 34th Biennial Convention in St. Louis, Missouri, August 8 and 9, 1996, at the 35th Biennial Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on August 6 and 7, 1998, at the 36th Biennial Convention in Houston, Texas, August 4 and 5, 2000, and at the 38th Biennial Convention in Baltimore, Maryland , August 7, 2004.

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