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MEMBER MANUAL Fall 2014 Edition
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Page 2 Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
History Page 3
Founders, Grand Presidents Page 16
Song and Prayer Page 17
The Creed of Lambda Kappa Sigma Page 18
Mission, Sign and Password, Fraternity Observances Page 19
Symbols Page 20
Official & Unofficial Insignia/Jewelry Page 21
Collegiate Chapters Page 23
Alumni Chapters Page 27
Collegiate Chapters By Region Page 30
Government, Grand Council Page 32
Convention Page 33
Periodicals and Publications Page 35
Greek Heritage Page 36
Grand Council/Chapter Relationship Page 39
Region Supervisor Visitations Page 41
How to Petition Grand Council/Submitting Chapter Dues Page 42
Fraternity and Faculty Advisors Page 43
Chapter File Contents Page 44
Model Bylaws Page 45
Educational Trust Page 46
Educational Grants Page 47
Awards & Recognitions Page 50
Headquarters Office Page 55
Standing Committees Page 56
Chapter Membership Test Review Page 58
Greek Alphabet Page 60
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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
Page 15 History
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.
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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 Ott Rhodes, Rho 2006-2008
Sharon Craig Brown, Alpha Iota 2008-2012
Jennifer Brandt, Epsilon 2012-
Page 17 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.
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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 powerful 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 tempera-
ment 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 possesses it. I pray for her sake that I may have enough of it to laugh at my-
self.
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.
Page 19 Mission, Sign and Password, Fraternity Obervances
MISSION
Lambda Kappa Sigma provides lifelong opportunities for women in pharmacy through professional
excellence and personal growth.
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 and fraternity meetings.
FRATERNITY OBSERVANCES
FOUNDERS DAY - OCTOBER 14th
To commemorate the birth of our Fraternity on October 14th, 1913, at the Massachusetts College of
Pharmacy & Health Sciences in Boston, Massachusetts, all chapters celebrate this date with a special
candle-lit ceremony honoring founder, Ethel J. Heath, and the charter members. (The official Founder's
Day ceremony can be found in the LKS Ritual book, which every chapter should have on file.
Additional copies can be requested through the International Office.)
Each chapter is also encouraged to recognize and celebrate their individual chapter’s Founders Day.
HYGEIA DAY - MARCH 15th
Hygeia is the Greek goddess of good health. The purpose of Hygeia Day 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 encouraged to put on a professional event for local pharmacists and
health care professionals, such as a continuing education program, or a public health outreach program
for the community, such as blood pressure screenings.
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SYMBOLS
COAT OF ARMS (Crest): The central figure of our coat-of-arms is the
caduceus. 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 (Pantone 280; or RGB: 0, 39, 118) and Old Gold (Pantone 129 or RGB:
243, 207, 69).
OFFICIAL COLORS: Columbia Blue and Old Gold. Because many printers are not familiar with
these colors, the approved Pantone colors to use in printing and on the web are Pantone 280 (blue)
and Pantone 129 (gold).
COLOR PALETTE: The approved Color Palette is blue, gold, gray, white
and black. These colors are to be adhered to for all wearables and other items
intended to display the Fraternity name or our Greek letters. No print patterns
– solid colors only for Greek letters. Lands’ End provides many shades of
these colors.
SIGN AND PASSWORD: These may never appear in writing and may be passed on through personal
contact only.
NO PHOTO
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OFFICIAL INSIGNIA (Available only through the LKS International Office)
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 with a ruby in each corner. The Badge is the most precious
symbol of all. Because the ancients deemed the heart to be the evidence of affection, all Fraternity
members wear the badge over the heart.
PAST GRAND PRESIDENT’S GAVEL is a ruby and pearl encrusted gavel 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 each in each corner. 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. 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 a very small pin shaped like a mortar and pestle
with the Greek letters LKS in the center of the mortar. 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 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 LKS in the center.
THE ETHEL J. HEATH SCHOLARSHIP KEY is a triangular-shaped key with a
caduceus embossed upon it and with the Greek letters LKS along side. It may be worn
only by the recipients of the key.
THE HYGEIA DESIGN jewelry is available as a pendant, pin, charm and ring. Itts use
is not restricted to members.
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UNOFFICIAL JEWELRY (May be purchased directly from jeweler)
THE LAMB CHARM is representative of our mascot.
Rx CHARM represents the profession of pharmacy.
GREEK LETTER LAVALIERE is available as a charm.
GUARDS are available in three styles to match the badges. The Guard signifies the chapter
name. 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.
Page 23 Collegiate Chapters
COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS
*Alpha Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & 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
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Mu Washington State University, College of Pharmacy
January 12, 1922 105 Wegner Hall, Pullman, WA 99164
*Nu Drake University, College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
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 & Health Sciences
April 4, 1930 105 Shapero Hall, Detroit, MI 48202
*Pi Rutgers University, Ernest Mario School 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, Mylen 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 & Health Sciences
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 * = active chapter
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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 University, 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 Health Sciences
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 The University of British Columbia, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
April 28, 1956 2146 East Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1W5 CANADA
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*Alpha Mu The University of Toledo, College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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 & Health Sciences
September 26, 1959 3601 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95211
*Alpha Omicron West Virginia University, School of Pharmacy
March 13, 1960 1140 Basic Sciences Bldg., Morgantown, WV 26506
*Alpha Pi St. John’s University, College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
May 6, 1961 8000 Utopia Parkway, Jamaica, NY 11439
*Alpha Rho Northeastern University, School of Pharmacy
May 2, 1963 Professions, 206 Mugar Life Science Building, Boston, MA 02115
*Alpha Sigma Texas Southern University, College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
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 Northeast Ohio Medical University, College of Medicine and Pharmacy
June 7, 2009 PO Box 95, Rootstown OH 44272
*Alpha Psi University of New England
April 27, 2013 716 Stevens Ave., Portland ME 04103
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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
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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
*Alpha 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 * = active chapter
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*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
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COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS BY REGION
NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND REGION
Alpha Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Boston, MA
Xi University of Rhode Island, College of Pharmacy Kingston, RI
Alpha Rho Northeastern University, School of Pharmacy Boston, MA
Alpha Psi University of New England, College of Pharmacy Portland, ME
EASTERN ATLANTIC REGION
Alpha Beta University of Connecticut, School of Pharmacy Storrs, CT
Alpha Eta Long Island University, Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Brooklyn, NY Pharmacy & Health Sciences
Alpha Pi St. John’s University, College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Jamaica, NY
Beta Beta
NORTHEASTERN REGION
Delta University of Pittsburgh, School of Pharmacy Pittsburgh, PA
Tau Duquesne University, Mylen School of Pharmacy Pittsburgh, PA
Alpha Theta University at Buffalo, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Buffalo, NY Sciences
Beta Alpha
MID-ATLANTIC REGION
Epsilon University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy Baltimore, MD
Pi Rutgers University, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy Piscataway, NJ
Alpha Alpha Temple University, School of Pharmacy Philadelphia, PA
Alpha Phi Wilkes University, School of Pharmacy Wilkes-Barre, PA
SOUTHERN REGION
Alpha Kappa University of Georgia, College of Pharmacy Athens, GA
Alpha Nu University of Kentucky, College of Pharmacy Lexington, KY
Alpha Sigma Texas Southern University, College of Pharmacy & Health Houston, TX Sciences
Alpha Omega
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NORTHERN LAKES REGION
Omicron Wayne State University, College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Detroit, MI
Alpha Mu The University of Toledo, College of Pharmacy and Toledo, OH Pharmaceutical Sciences
Alpha Omicron West Virginia University, School of Pharmacy Morgantown, WV
Alpha Chi Northeast Ohio Medical University, College of Medicine Rootstown, OH & Pharmacy
MIDWESTERN REGION
Nu Drake University, College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Des Moines, IA
Phi Butler University, College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Indianapolis, IN
Alpha Zeta St. Louis University, College of Pharmacy St. Louis, MO
Alpha Iota Ferris State University, College of Pharmacy Big Rapids, MI
WESTERN REGION
Lambda University of Southern California, School of Pharmacy Los Angeles, CA
Chi University of Washington, School of Pharmacy Seattle, WA
Alpha Lambda The University of British Columbia, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Vancouver, BC Sciences
Alpha Xi University of the Pacific, School of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Stockton, CA
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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 Northern New England
Grand Vice President for Alumni Eastern Atlantic
Grand Vice President for Collegiates Northeastern
Grand Vice President for Development Mid-Atlantic
Grand Secretary Southern
Grand Treasurer Northern Lakes
Past Grand President Midwestern
Western
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CONVENTION
Since 1926, the Fraternity had held Biennial Conventions every two years in the even-numbered years.
Following a vote of the Convention body during the 2010 Biennial Convention, the Fraternity decided
to hold annual conventions. The first Annual Convention was held in Detroit, Michigan, during the
summer of 2011.
The Convention site rotates among the regions. Each chapter is required to send one voting Delegate;
all members are encouraged to attend. Each spring, chapters receive a Delegate Credentials Form to
establish the official chapter Delegate and one alternate. In order to qualify for reimbursement of
convention travel, the Delegate Credentials Form must be returned to the International Office by the
stated deadline.
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.
Each year, collegiate chapters submit a delegate fee to the International Office toward the Convention
Delegate Fund. The purpose of this fund is to cover round-trip transportation costs of each Delegate
from their chapter location to the convention site. The Delegate may choose any mode of travel
desired and is not obligated to travel by air; the reasonable and customary transportation expense will be
reimbursed to the delegate by the Fraternity. 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 year 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 events listed in the official program. This fee
is not refundable if cancellation is made less than 7 days before the meeting. Convention attendees pay
for their own housing. It is 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. During the even-numbered years, Grand Council officers are
installed during the banquet. Many awards and special recognitions for achievement and Fraternity
service also highlight the Convention.
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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, WA
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
42nd July 27-30, 2011 Omicron, Alpha Iota, Omicron Alumni Detroit MI
43rd July 25-28, 2012 Lambda San Diego, CA
44th July 25-27, 2013 Alpha, Alpha Alumni Centennial Celebration, Boston, MA
45th July 23-26, 2014 Waldorf Astoria Naples, FL
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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 is made available to each new member to learn about the Fraternity and to prepare for initiation. It contains information about the Fraternity’s history, customs, programs and membership benefits. Each member should have access to the Member Manual for personal reference. It is used by Grand Council, chapter advisors and International Office staff. Each chapter should know where to locate it.
POTENTIAL NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION GUIDE: This publication provides new members with guidelines for success within the chapter and the fraternity. Developing leadership and personal relationships are encouraged through orientation classes, chapter meetings and fraternity activities.
RITUAL: This handbook contains instructions for conducting initiation, the Founder’s Day ceremony, chapter installations, officer installations 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.
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.
COMPOUNDING WAS MORE FUN (No longer in print): This book, published in 1988, 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.
CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF WOMEN IN PHARMACY: Published in 2013, this book chronicles the history of LKS from its beginnings at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy in 1913 to the
present day.
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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 known 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 in Macon, Georgia. By 1900, there were 20 women’s fraternities or sororities. Historical records indicate that the first professional fraternity—Kappa Lambda Society of Aesculapius—was founded about 1819 at Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky. It was 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 purpose is 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 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 than those prescribed for the honor society.
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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.
PFA 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.
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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 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 Annual Convention.
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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. Submit initiation fees to the International Office as soon as a member is initiated in order to confirm membership and to send the completed Master Member Input Sheet.
3. Submit 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.
6. To welcome visiting Grand Council officers and the Regional Supervisor and to make chapter files available to them.
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 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 Annual Convention.
14. To stimulate true Fraternity spirit within the chapter.
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Region Supervisor Visitations
Each biennium, the chapter’s region supervisor is expected to make an official visit with the chapter.
This is a time for the RS and chapter to discuss any issues and concerns facing the chapter, to open
communication between the chapter and the Fraternity and to help the chapter become the best it can
be. During the “off” year (i.e. no official visit scheduled), the region supervisor will schedule a check-in
time with the chapter officers to assess the state of the chapter. This may be conducted through Skype,
conference call, etc. Your region supervisor will provide you with more information regarding the check
-in visits. Each chapter should contact their region supervisor at least monthly, via email, minutes or
phone calls. It is expected that each chapter maintain regular contact with their region supervisor and
create a visitation schedule for her. The region supervisor will meet with all officers, attend a chapter
meeting, and meet with the dean of pharmacy, dean of students, and any other school officials deemed
necessary. Once a visit is scheduled, the region supervisor will give more information about the visit.
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 regarding administration, programs, activities and solutions to common problems through a Region 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, the identification of chapter concerns and the 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 should recognize strong points and areas of progress and achievement as well as provide recommendations for improvements. 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.
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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 request to:
a. Form a new Collegiate Chapter.
b. Form a new Alumni Chapter.
c. 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 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 and are 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 for both dues and insurance.
6. Enter payment of the Convention Delegate Fee (Collegiate chapters only).
7. Enter the sum of total dues and insurance submitted, along with the Convention Delegate Fee under total due. Contributions for Project HOPE and the LKS Educational Trust must be made with separate checks.
8. Sign and date the form.
9. Mail one copy to the International Office with your payment. IMPORTANT: Keep a second copy in your chapter files.
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FRATERNITY AND FACULTY ADVISORS
The Fraternity Advisor is an alumni member selected by the collegiate chapter who assists the chapter. As a member of LKS, 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 may serve as a liaison between the alumni chapter 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 to smooth operations of chapter activities. A chapter may have both a Fraternity and Faculty Advisor.
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CHAPTER FILE CONTENTS
1. Chapter charter.
2. Copy of chapter bylaws and Lambda Kappa Sigma bylaws.
3. 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 book. 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 scrapbooks, digital photo files and other archive memorabilia.
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 and the 100 Year Anniversary Book.
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 Reports (History forms, Convention Reports, Regional Meeting Reports, etc.)
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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 Convention, Toledo, Ohio
Submit one copy of your chapter By-Laws to the Grand Secretary for review
by the By-Laws Committee.
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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 1975 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 9-member Trust Liaison Committee. 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 year.
To maximize growth of the core finances within the Trust and to ensure 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 ensure 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.
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EDUCATIONAL GRANTS Each year, 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. Applications are processed online through the lks.org web site. The submission deadline for grant applications is January 15 of each year, and grant recipients are notified by March 15 At the discretion of the committee, grants may be withheld if there are insufficient qualified applicants; the decision of the committee is final.
Available Grants For collegiate members enrolled in a licensure eligible pharmacy degree program*:
Cora E. Craven Educational Grant
Norma Chipman Wells Loyalty Grant
Mary Connolly Livingston Educational Grant
Adele Lobraico Lowe Leadership Grant
Marilyn & Joe E. Haberle Educational Grant Eligibility Requirements (see application for more specific eligibility requirements and evaluation criteria):
Must be in good standing with Lambda Kappa Sigma. The International Office will verify current dues-paid status prior to grant release.
Must rank in the upper half of their class academically. *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). International programs must have accrediting certification by a unit of that country comparable to ACPE or U.S. regional standards Only one application is required to apply for the above grants. For members pursuing a graduate degree:
Dr. B. Olive Cole, Graduate Educational Grant
Eligibility Requirements (see application for more specific eligibility requirements and evaluation criteria):
Must be in good standing with Lambda Kappa Sigma. The International Office will verify current dues-paid status prior to grant release.
The applicant’s initial degree must be in pharmacy.
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. Studies may be at institutions that do not have a Pharm.D. program or an LKS chapter.
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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 Educational Grant, Norma Chipman Wells Loyalty Grant, Mary Connolly Livingston Educational Grant, Adele Lobraico Lowe Leadership Grant,
Marilyn & Joe E. Haberle Educational 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.
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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Marilyn and Joe Haberle graduated from pharmacy school at Purdue University in 1954. Joe got his PhD in 1960 and became a professor of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutics at the University of Tennessee. Joe was appointed faculty advisor to Alpha Epsilon Chapter. Marilyn, a hospital pharmacist, joined LKS as our first alumni initiate and became an active sister. Soon she joined Joe as Fraternity Advisor to the chapter and so began a long a dedicated involvement with LKS. When they moved to St Louis, where Joe was on faculty at the St Louis College of Pharmacy for over 40 years, they became involved with the Alpha Zeta chapter as advisors. Marilyn also served the Fraternity as Region Supervisor, Grand President, Grand Council Advisor and in ongoing service on many committees including the Educational Trust Liaison Committee from its inception. Joe was named Patron of LKS in 1975 and attended many conventions until he passed away in 2004. Marilyn continues to be an active and beloved member of LKS.
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.
Go to www.lks.org for more information on Educational Grants.
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FRATERNITY AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
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. 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:
Kelly Matson (2014) Karen Ryle (2013) Mary Grear (2012) Lynn Harrelson (2010) Lisa Anzisi (2008) Avis Ericson (2006) Mary Andritz (2004) Janet Engle (2002) Captain Judith McCarthy (2000) Alice Till (1998) Donna Horn (1996) Mary Ann Koda-Kimble (1994) Arlene Kaiser (1992)
Marlene Delp Fichter (1990) Shirley Pinder McKee (1988) Mary Jo Reilly (1986) Dr. Marilyn Harris (1984) Gloria Hartman Doughty (1982) Dr. Gail Bellward (1980) Peggy Kaluz Frazier (1978) Dr. Sylvia Mulvihill (1974) Betty Hart Tusa (1972) Lorraine Gribbens (1970) Dr. Muriel C. Vincent (1968) Barbara Hartman Johnson (1962) Dr. Olive B. Cole (1960)
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THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CITATION The Distinguished Service Citation may be presented 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. 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:
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Katherine Huff (2014)
Donna Dancer (2013)
Dixie Leikach (2012)
Gloria Bernstein (2010)
Ruth Brown (2008)
Nancy Horst (2006)
Geraldine Manzione (2004)
Mary Grear (2002)
Marilyn Harris (2000)
Patricia Clancy Kienle (1998)
Portia Devore (1996)
Gloria Doughty (1994)
Judith Riffee (1992)
Marilyn Springer Haberle (1990)
Margaret Garthe Harrison (1988)
Norma Chipman Wells (1986)
Patricia Hornall Tanac (1984)
Adele Lobraico Lowe (1982)
Frances Finnigan Curran (1980)
Julia Zukowski Pishalski (1978)
Renae Chesnut (2014)
Jennifer Rhodes (2013)
Ruth Brown (2012)
Christine Perry (2011)
Stefanie Ferreri (2010)
Robin Bogner (2009)
Stefanie Vitale (2008)
Kathleen McTernan (2007)
Donna Cestone (2006)
Magaly Rodriguez-DeBittner
(2005)
Cynthia Boyle (2004)
Carol Bugdalski-Stutrud (2003)
Barbara Hauck (2002)
Baeteena Black (2001)
Barbara Hayes (2000)
Ruth Demar (1999)
Betty Jean Harris (1998)
Angele D'Angelo (1997)
Janet Engle (1996)
Paula Castor (1995)
Patricia Clancy Kienle (1994)
Christine Gosselin (1993)
Sara White (1992)
E. Michelle Valentine (1991)
Mary R. Grear (1990)
Mary Jo Reilly (1989)
Marissa Salvo (2014)
Sandy Mullen (2013)
Tiffany Self (2012)
Kristen Fink (2011)
Debbie Pruss (2010)
Carrie Molesa (2009)
Jennifer Brandt (2008)
Cherokee Layson-Wolf (2007)
Creaque Charles (2006)
Lauren Aleksunes (2005)
Kara Lee Shirley (2004)
Ginger LeMay (2003)
Stefanie Ferreri (2002)
Eloise Thibeault (2001)
Kathleen McAvoy (2000)
Linda Clark (1999)
Dixie Leikach (1998)
Jennifer Stuckman (1997)
Christine Perry (1996)
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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 Selection Committee will select the recipient. No current Grand Council Officer is eligible for this award. Past recipients include:
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.
Elicia Fauvel-DeParolesa (2013)
Judith Kristeller (2011)
Ginger Scott (2009)
Kathleen Besinque and
Cynthia Lieu (2007)
Robin Bogner (2005)
Cherokee Layson-Wolf (2003)
Kim Hancock (2001)
Christine Perry (1999)
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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1948 Chi Collegiate 1950 Eta & 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 2004 Tau Collegiate 2006 Alpha Pi Collegiate 2008 Xi Collegiate 2010 Alpha Collegiate 2011 *retired the award
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 2010 Alpha Alumni 2011 *retired the award
Efficiency Cup and Gavel. Prior to 2012, at Biennial Conventions, the Efficiency Cup was award-
ed to the collegiate chapter and the Efficiency Gavel was awarded to the alumni chapter which most
completely fulfilled their obligations to Grand Council in the biennium. Alumni and Collegiate
Chapters were awarded for completing responsibilities. In 2011, these awards were replaced with the
Collegiate Chapter and Alumni Chapter of the Year Awards (page 52).
Efficiency Cup Winners
Efficiency Gavel Winners
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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
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CHAPTER AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
INDIVIDUAL CHAPTER AWARDS
Ruth Davies Flaherty Service Award (One per chapter, per year; Award includes a recognition certificate, suitable for framing)
Ethel J. Heath Scholarship Key (Active LKS member in top 10% of graduating class; Award includes a certificate and a beautiful piece of recognition jewelry)
FRATERNITY RECOGNITIONS FOR CHAPTERS (Recognition for the chapter as a whole)
LKS Core Values Chapter Poster Presentations LKS Core Values include: Integrity, Sisterhood, Service, Leadership and Scholarship. The objectives of these posters are to provide an opportunity for collegiate chapters to share their successes with other members of the Fraternity in a creative way, to provide friendly competition as incentive for developing high quality and creative displays, to share successful chapter functions with fraternity members and the public and to provide an educational experience for collegiate members to create a Professional Poster that they may refer to in their Professional and Scholastic careers. (As of 2011, this competition replaces the LKS Chapter Achievement Awards competition.) The rules of competition and poster guidelines can be found at www.lks.org under “Chapter Management”. Alpha Kappa (2014) Epsilon (2012)
Xi (2013) Xi (2011)
Chapter of the Year Award (Collegiate and Alumni: no award submission required) This award replaces the Efficiency Cup and Gavel awards. Every chapter is evaluated on the basis of compliance with written criteria regarding required chapter functions. Other worthy chapter activities are acknowledged and considered in the evaluation. Scoring criteria are available from Region Supervisors. The Grand Vice President for Collegiates, Grand Vice President for Alumni, Region Supervisors and International Office have input into the scoring of these awards. Collegiate Chapter of the Year Alumni Chapter of the Year Alpha Beta (2014) Alpha Beta (2014)
Lambda (2013) Alpha & Epsilon (2013) Epsilon (2012) Epsilon (2012) Alpha (2011) Chi (2011)
Chrysanthemum Award. The Chrysanthemum Award was established in 2012 to recognize chapters who achieve at least 10% growth in membership recruitment, and 10% growth in membership retention. The chapters achieving the highest growth in each category (recruitment and retention) are recognized with a special award during the annual convention. There is no application or entry necessary to be recognized for this award. Past first-place winners are: Chapter Recruitment Chapter Retention Pi (2014) Tau (2014)
Tau (2013) Alpha Iota (2013) Alpha Iota (2012) Alpha (2012)
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HEADQUARTERS 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 Headquarters 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 Headquarters 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.
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STANDING COMMITTEES
Advisor - Provides guidelines and support for collegiate chapter advisors.
Awards Nomination & Selection - Reviews criteria for Fraternity awards, suggests modifications, reviews suggestions and criteria for new awards, makes recommendations to the Grand Council regarding awards. 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.
Bylaws - 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.
Communications - Proofreads all Fraternity publications and edits format as needed to promote LKS branded publications. Evaluates and makes recommendations to GC regarding website content.
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.
Educational Grants - Advises HQ 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.
Financial Development - Identify and secure corporate sponsorships for Convention, CE and other programming.
History and Scrapbook - Prepares a written history of significant Fraternity events each Biennium, advises on chapter Historian manual, and identifies and solicits photographs and memorabilia for Fraternity.
Membership Committee - Develops programs to increase the number of dues-paying members and implement membership programs approved by the Grand Council.
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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.
Nomination - Solicit nominations for offices, vet candidates, coordinate ballot mailing with HQ, identify future leaders of the Fraternity.
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 archives, sends articles to HOPE about LKS participation for their newsletter, assists with HOPE reports and presentations at Regional Meetings and Conventions.
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 HQ 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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CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP TEST REVIEW
1. When and where and by whom was Lambda Kappa Sigma founded?
2. In what year was it made a national Fraternity?
3. In what year did it become international? Give the name and location of the chapter that gave us this status.
4. What is the purpose of Lambda Kappa Sigma?
5. How many collegiate chapters are there? Alumni chapters?
6. When is Founders Day? How is it observed?
7. When is Hygeia Day? How is it observed?
8. When is the official prayer said?
9. Define the different types of membership in Lambda Kappa Sigma.
10. How much is the international initiation fee and to whom is it sent? What form is used?
11. How much are the international dues? When are they due?
12. What requirements must a new member fulfill before initiation?
13. What qualifications must an interested group have before it can become a chapter and be granted a charter?
14. Describe the official badge.
15. Describe the Coat-of-Arms. What do the symbols signify?
16. What are the colors of Lambda Kappa Sigma?
17. What is the official flower?
18. What is the motto?
19. What is the governing body of Lambda Kappa Sigma?
20. Name the offices.
21. Name the present officers. How were they selected?
22. How many regions of LKS are there?
23. Give the name and address of the Regional Supervisor for your region.
24. Give the name of your chapter and when it was admitted into Lambda Kappa Sigma.
25. Who are the officers in your chapter? What are their duties?
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