Lambda Kappa Sigma

Pharmacy Fraternity Newsletter

Summer Edition

In This Issue

Professional Development

"How-To's"

Risk Management/Code of Conduct

Communications

2014 Convention

LKS Trivia

Chapter Management

Reminders

Quick Links

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Executive Director

Joan Rogala, IOM,CAE

May 2014

Marina Grgas
Grand Vice President - Collegiates

Greetings from your GVPC! The Spring Edition of LinKS was published at the start of this semester. As I am writing this, it occurs to me that many of you are furiously studying for finals or preparing for graduation. Time sure does fly! I hope you all had a great semester. Many chapters have accomplished so much these past few months. I am in awe of each one of you. You should be proud of what you have accomplished.

As of this summer, my term as GVPC will end. It has been an absolute pleasure serving you in this capacity. I enjoyed being your GVPC and have learned a lot from all of you. I loved getting to know all the chapters and am looking forward to seeing you all again at future conventions. You will be in good hands with your next GVPC, Afton Wagner!

I hope you all enjoy this Summer Edition of LinKS. Feel free to email me suggestions for future LinKS publications.

Lambs Love,

Marina Grgas

Marina Grgas, PharmD, BCPP

Grand Vice President for Collegiates

LAMB 4 LIFE

Professional Development
Learn more about Writing a Bio in this article written by Christine Perry, Past Grand President, Alpha Alumni chapter. If you wish to contribute articles pertaining to Professional Development, please email me your article.

"How-To's"
Sisters of the Delta Chapter at the University of Pittsburgh are doing outstanding work on their campus! Below you will find excellent summaries of how to organize two of their most successful events. Check them out! Pageant Fundraiser Event Pharmacy Shadowing Program

Risk Management and the Code of Conduct

Lambda Kappa Sigma adopted a Risk Management program in 2008 to protect our members and our Fraternity. Through this program, LKS has taken a strong stance against hazing, drugs and alcohol. A Code of Conduct was created and each member is required to read and sign it.

In addition, LKS has implemented an event-planning approval process for overnight and weekend chapter events, as well as for events that are held more than 40 miles from the campus. If your chapter wishes to plan such an event, please submit a petition and an event planning form to the Grand Council 30 days prior to the date of the event.

The Grand Council is currently working on detailed event guidelines to assist with planning. Stay tuned for more information. Please contact your Region Supervisor if you have any questions regarding Risk Management and/or the Code of Conduct.

Communications

Every chapter must maintain communication with their Region Supervisor, Grand Vice President for Collegiates and IO. Your Region Supervisor should have communicated with you what their expectations are, what reports you need to send and what the important deadlines are. Please be sure to review all the IO deadlines and ensure all deadlines are met. When emailing me, your GVPC, please use the following email address: gvpc2012@yahoo.com.

2014 Convention, Naples Florida
Are you planning on attending convention this summer? You won't want to miss it! Click here for more information!

LKS Trivia
New to LinKS: LKS Trivia! In each edition of LinKS, I will post one trivia question. The first 5 collegiates who answer the question correctly will win a prize! (Sorry, you cannot win more than once a year.) Just email your answer to me. Here is the question... *Who is the LKS Executive Director?* Answer to LinKS SpringTrivia: Alpha Iota chapter

Chapter Management
Visit lks.org to meet the Grand Council Officers and Region Supervisors . The Officer Portal section of the website has been recently updated with information for Lambda Kappa Sigma Pharmacy Fraternity Chapter members. Please check back regularly for updates and clarifications.

Reminders
June 1st: Ewe Can Shop Registration Deadline June 15th: Early Bird Convention Registration Deadline June 30th: Deadline for convention hotel reduced rate July 15th: Regular Convention Registration Deadline July 23-26: Annual Convention, Naples Florida