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GRAND PRESIDENTTraci Thompson

(Lambda)214.415.7386

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GRAND PAST PRESIDENTAmy Valdez(Beta Iota)

503.704.4783 [email protected]

GRAND VICE PRESIDENT FORCOLLEGIATE AFFAIRS

Tiffany Johnson(Gamma Eta)979.595.5022

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GRAND VICE PRESIDENT FOR ALUMNI AFFAIRS

Andrea Bourque (Rho)

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GRAND VICE PRESIDENT FORCOMMUNICATIONS

Jeff Prescott(Alpha Sigma)856.313.4614

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GRAND VICE PRESIDENT FORSTUDENT AFFAIRS

Brandon Hill(Beta Kappa)919.902.9661

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTORKenny Walkup (Alpha Upsilon)PO Box 320

Pinckney, MI 48169800.PDC.1883 (732.1883)

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e-CommunicatorOF PHI DELTA CHI FRATERNITY DECEMBER 2015Edited by GVPC Jeff Prescott

With the holiday season in full swing, it is the time of year in which we all

give from our hearts. As Brothers, we give to patients at St. Jude Children’s

Research Hospital year round, and this winter we have a chance to send the

kids a virtual holiday card. I do hope that you and your chapter will take

a moment to send a card to the kids of St. Jude to wish them Happy

Holidays. Please see Brandon’s article for more information.

In the spirit of giving, we should also be looking for ways to give more

than we receive. There are little things we can do each and every day to live

out our motto, “Each needs the help of the other.”

These little random acts of kindness are an easy way of doing something

small without much planning and it could be something as simple as help-

ing someone with their bags, holding the door open for the next person,

paying for the order behind you in a drive-thru line, leaving your neighbor a holiday-

themed package, letting someone go in line in front of you, or writing your professors a

thank you note.

I have a good friend who takes her kids and their friends to Target each year to do a

power of kindness day. They leave inspiring, “feel-good” quotes on various products

throughout the store. For instance, in the cosmetic aisle, there will be notes about being

beautiful from the inside out. They tape $1 bills in the dollar section and hand out paid

gift cards to customers throughout the store. I am always thrilled to see pictures of their

adventures and the joy it brings to those random shoppers. Of course, these are only a few

ideas and I am sure you can think of many other great ways of giving this season.

This year, we should also give thanks for the little things we take for granted, for our first-

world problems we have the pleasure to complain about, and for having family, friends, and

Brothers we can lean on. I personally am grateful this year for a job I enjoy, for two beautiful

and talented daughters who never cease to amaze me, for the health and time I get with my

90-year-old grandmother, for the opportunity to serve Phi Delta Chi, and a husband who

supports my many adventures across the country.

On behalf of the Executive Council and the National Office, we wish you Happy Holidays.

May you have a blessed and fruitful holiday season!

AAAE,

Traci Thompson (Lambda)Grand President

A Spirit of Giving

Traci K. ThompsonGrand President

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Jeff PrescottGrand Vice President for

Communications

One of the strategic goals for the Fraternity’s leadership team, and one close to my heart is the Communications Modernization Act. In this effort, there are a few core initiatives that are get-ting attention as we move into 2016, and one of them is a redefinition of duties related to my office as well as the creation of a regional team to assist in developing and sharing content to a degree that was unimagined when the office was originally conceived.

In order to begin this process, which entails changes to the constitution, I wanted to sharesome of the proposed changes for review and discussion in the 2016 Regional Meetings that willthen be up for voting at the next Grand Council in 2017.

Additional changes included here relate to the Regional Correspondent. While we are notlooking to redefine the position, we are seeking to re-title it to avoid confusion with the new regional officers and to also ensure there is a continued focus on supporting the AAP.

Suggested revisions are below. I welcome any comments or feedback.

AAAE,

Jeff Prescott (Alpha Sigma)Grand Vice President for Communications

Proposed Constitutional Revisions

Revisions Related to the Responsibilities of the Grand Vice President for Communicationsand Regional Directors for CommunicationsCurrent Language Proposed LanguageConstitution–Section 13The duty of the Grand Vice President for Communications(GVPC) shall be to edit and manage the publication of ajournal devoted to the Fraternity known as The Communicatorof Phi Delta Chi. This journal shall be published at least threetimes annually, and an amount determined by the ExecutiveCouncil shall be collected from each Collegiate Chapter to finance the publication of this journal.

Constitution–Section 13The duty of the Grand Vice President for Communications(GVPC) shall be to supervise the activities of the Regional Directors for Communications (RDC) under the direction ofthe Grand and Executive Councils. The primary responsibilityof the GVPC and RDCs is development and distribution of publications and other information related to the Fraternity.Publications include the journal known as The Communicator,which is to be published in print at least least three times annually, and the e-Communicator, which is to be publisheddigitally no less than 10 times per year. Other sources of information supervised by the GVPC include the national web site and digital media platforms.

Bylaws–Chapter II, Number 1The Collegiate Chapters of Phi Delta Chi shall be dividedinto at least five distinct regions by the Executive Council, inorder to facilitate communication and organization. Regional Directors for Collegiate Affairs and Alumni Affairsmay be appointed by the Executive Council to assist in theadministration of the region.

Bylaws–Chapter II, Number 1The Collegiate Chapters of Phi Delta Chi shall be dividedinto at least five distinct regions by the Executive Council, inorder to facilitate communication and organization. Regional Directors for Collegiate Affairs, Alumni Affairs,and Communication may be appointed by the ExecutiveCouncil to assist in the administration of the region.



Revisions Related to Renaming of the Regional CorrespondentCurrent Language Proposed LanguageConstitution–Section 12The duty of the Grand Vice President for Student Affairs (GVPSA) shallbe to supervise the activities of the Regional Correspondents; chairmeetings of the Regional Correspondents; and conduct when feasibleannual meetings of the Regional Correspondents with assistance fromthe Executive Director. It shall be that person’s duty to implement andpromote participation in the Dale W. Doerr Achievement Award Programand to promote attendance by Collegiate Brothers at Fraternity meetings.The GVPSA shall deliver to that person’s successor all documents belong-ing to the office.

Constitution–Section 12Change name of office from Regional Correspon-dents to Regional Director of Student Affairs

Bylaws–Chapter II, Number 2A Regional Correspondent (RC) shall be elected at each RegionalConference or Grand Council. All nominees for this office shall be inattendance at their respective Regional Conference or Grand Council.

Bylaws–Chapter II, Number 2Change “Regional Correspondents (RC)” to “Regional Director of Student Affairs (RDSA)”

Bylaws–Chapter II, Number 3(a) The duties of the Regional Correspondent shall be to call meetingsof the Regional Conference to order at the appointed time; to presideat such meetings; to preserve order and decorum; and to further act asthe executive officer of the region.(b) Further, the RC shall keep a complete recording of all proceedingsof the region including a ledger of the attendant expenses during theterm; to present to the Regional Conference a report with recommen-dations, covering the proceedings and acts of the term; and to deliverto that person’s successor all documents and property belonging tothe office.(c) It is the duty of the Regional Correspondent to aid CollegiateChapters with professional projects, fund raising, membership recruit-ment, participation in the Achievement Award Program, attendance atFraternity meetings, and to offer other assistance as needed.(d) Candidates for the office of Regional Correspondent shall be ingood academic standing and shall have at least one academic yearremaining as a collegiate Brother at a school of pharmacy within theregion.(e) In the event of a Regional Correspondent vacancy, the ExecutiveCouncil shall have 30 days to gather applications and present the applicant information to the Chapters in the affected region. TheChapters shall then have 30 days to vote by ballot. This process shallbe completed with the same voting procedures used during RegionalConferences, except that the Region does not need to convene and anonresponse shall be deemed an abstention. If no affirmative votesare cast within 30 days, the Executive Council shall appoint a Regional Correspondent.

Bylaws–Chapter II, Number 3• Change Regional Correspondent to Regional

Director of Student Affairs

• Change RC to RDSA

Bylaws–Chapter II, Number 4(b) Quorum for business sessions shall consist of Delegates from atleast 50% of Collegiate Chapters in the region. Each CollegiateChapter represented shall have one vote. Each Alumni Chapterrepresented shall have one vote, as will the Regional Correspon-dent and Regional Director(s) in attendance. No Regional Officermay cast votes as a Chapter Delegate.

Bylaws–Chapter II, Number 4• Change Regional Correspondent to Regional

Directors of Student Affairs



Holiday Wishes for St. JudeIn order to spread the joy of the season, St. Jude has created a virtual holiday card program.

Friends and supporters of St. Jude will be able to choose a holiday card greeting to be virtuallysent to the kids and families at St. Jude. The messages will stream at the hospital during themonth of December on a TV screen placed outside of Kay Kafe (the hospital’s cafeteria), aswell as on TVs in the inpatient rooms. Send these brave boys and girls a special holiday message today!

Follow this link (http://bit.ly/SJHolidayCheerPDC) to send a virtual card, and if you’d liketo share this information, feel free to use some of the suggested posts below in your socialmedia accounts.

Facebook• Send the kids at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital warm wishes this holiday season!

Create your own custom message to share: http://bit.ly/SJHolidayCheerPDC

• Celebrate the season with the kids at St. Jude! Send a special holiday message today: http://bit.ly/SJHolidayCheerPDC

• In this season of giving, share a special message of hope with the kids at St. Jude. Here’s how: http://bit.ly/SJHolidayCheerPDC

• Don’t forget to add the kids at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to your Christmas card list. Send these brave boys and girls a special holiday message today: http://bit.ly/SJHolidayCheerPDC

Twitter• Share your warm wishes with the kids at@StJude this holiday season. Learn how: http://bit.ly/SJHolidayCheerPDC

• Send a special holiday message to the kids at @StJude today: http://bit.ly/SJHolidayCheerPDC

• Celebrate the season with the kids at @StJude! Send a special holiday message today: http://bit.ly/SJHolidayCheerPDC

• Share #SeasonsGreetings with the kids at @StJude. Send them a personalized message today:http://bit.ly/SJHolidayCheerPDC

AAAE,

Brandon Hill (Beta Kappa)Grand Vice President for Student Affairs

Brandon HillGrand Vice President for

Student Affairs

Let the kids at St. Jude be a part of your holidays.

The Year of the Alumni: The Alumni Professional Development Scholarship and More to Come in 2016



Andrea BourqueGrand Vice President for

Alumni Affairs

Change is a coming . . . You spoke in Albuquerque at the 70th Grand Council and welistened! What is to come from Alumni Affairs you may ask? Many new and exciting ideas arebrewing within the Alumni Foundation Committee. In addition to those, there will be a continuation of some of the new traditions that were put into place by former GVPAA, Traci Thompson. Some of these programs include:

• Alumni Professional Development Scholarships which were distributed to 17 alumni Brothers over the past two years for a total of $8,500. This great tradition of giving back will continue with applications opening January 2016. The scholarship can be used toward conference attendance or advanced credentialing fees. Find out how you can win $500 by visiting the national website or looking for information in the January e-Communicator.

• The AAAE Campaign was established to bring more alumni Brothers back into active status.You can help our collegiate Brothers attend a national meeting and experience the Fraternity on the national level by just paying your national alumni dues (NADs). By doing so, you could help send a Brother from your collegiate chapter to LDS for free! Please visit the website for more information on this campaign or contact me for questions.

• An Alumni Structure Committee has been created to specifically focus on improving and strengthening the foundation of alumni affairs within our Fraternity. The need for a more defined alumni chapter foundation program and structure has never been more apparent. Please stay tuned for more improvements and updates on the website and in future issues ofthe e-Communicators.

• Introducing new website tools at www.PhiDeltaChi.org. Are you currently receiving our e-Communicators? If the answer is NO, please contact the national office ([email protected]) to update your information and receive your full benefits. If the answer is YES, are you taking full advantage of our new website functions? Did you know you have access to resources like the:

Brother Locator: Find a long-lost Brother by name or locationCommunicator Library: Relive your college days and see the past and future of Phi DexOnline Museum: See our Fraternal history in photos and documents throughout our

135 yearsNew Payment Options for NADs: Never forget to pay again!Recurring credit card drafts: Available as quarterly or annual options

Thank you for your dedication and support of Phi Delta Chi. As Grand Vice President forAlumni Affairs, I am here to support you and be your voice. Please do not hesitate to contactme with any questions or concerns. I am proud to call you a Brother for Life.

AAAE,

Andrea Bourque (Rho)Grand Vice President for Alumni Affairs



BACKGROUNDAll Phi Delta Chi chapters are required to review the Phi Delta

Chi Risk Management Policy as part of the September report ofthe Achievement Award Program. Also, all pledges are requiredto review the policy as part of the pledge education process. As aresult ALL Phi Delta Chi Brothers should be aware of the expec-tations for adherence to the policy.

WHAT TO DOIn the event of an alleged violation to any part of the frater-

nity’s Risk Management Policy (whether revealed by a pledge,Collegiate Brother, Alumni Brother, faculty, school administra-tion or local authority), the Fraternity’s Executive Directorshould be notified within 24 hours of the allegation. The Frater-nity’s Executive Director should also be notified within 24 hoursof any action being taken against a chapter by school administra-tor or local authorities.

A written account of the violation should be made immedi-ately. The person(s) writing the document should sign the doc-ument so the author(s) is/are recorded. The document shouldbe forward to the Executive Director within 24 hours of any alle-gation or notice from the school or local authorities.

The names of all local and schools officials involved in the in-vestigation should be shared with the Executive Director as soonas those names are made available to the chapter.

VISIT TO THE CHAPTERThe Executive Director will investigate all allegations to the

best of their ability via phone interviews and completed submit-ted documentation. ALL allegations to the Executive DirectorWILL result in a visit to the chapter. In many cases those visitswill be conducted by the Regional Officers. In the event that theschool or local authorities are involved, the investigation willwarrant a visit from the Executive Director or an Executive

Council officer. In ALL cases the chapter WILL BE BILLEDFOR ALL EXPENSES INCURRED for the visit. The ExecutiveCouncil will be the final word in all investigations that are conducted.

SANCTIONS TO THE CHAPTERThe Executive Council, after reviewing all information, will

decide any and all action to be taken against the chapter. The Executive Council will make the FINAL decision and that decision will be binding per the Phi Delta Chi Constitution andBylaws. Chapters will be billed for all expenses incurred for theinvestigation and visit.

Actions may range from:

• No further action required• Corrective measures outlined• Corrective actions outlined and chapter probation* period

defined• Corrective actions outlined and chapter suspension period

outlined• Revocation of chapter charter

*Any chapter on probation must participate in the Achievement Award Program but will be ineligible for Thurston judging.

Any questions about the Phi Delta Chi Fraternity Risk Management Investigation and Enforcement Policy should bedirected to the Phi Delta Chi Fraternity Executive Director.

Kenny Walkup, Executive DirectorPhi Delta Chi Fraternity

PO Box 320Pinckney, MI 48167

E-mail: [email protected]: 800-732-1883

Risk Management UpdateSince Grand Council, I have fielded hazing or risk management allegations from three (3)

chapters. You would think that coming out of Grand Council, where so much focus was placed onrisk management, that risk management allegations would be non-existent. Unfortunately, this is notthe case. And, in all three cases, if the chapter would have followed through on the information presented at GC, the allegations would not have happened.

The Executive Council has approved a Risk Management Investigation and Enforcement Policy.This document is provided here and you can find it on the Collegiate Resources page under Resource Documents - General, or CLICK HERE. Your chapter should familiarize ALL its Brotherswith the contents of this document.

One important change to our investigation and enforcement of risk management allegations is thatALL chapters will be visited for Risk Management Policy allegations. Additionally, ALL chapters beinginvestigated will be billed for ALL expenses incurred with risk management violation investigations.

After reviewing this document, you may contact me with any questions. Thank you.

—Kenny Walkup (Alpha Upsilon)

PHI DELTA CHI FRATERNITY Risk Management Investigation and Enforcement Policy

Adopted 2015-11-18 by the Phi Delta Chi Executive Council

Kenny WalkupExecutive Director

http://www.phideltachi.org/?page=ResourcesCollegiate



Nominate a Young Leader for the Prescott AwardThe Pharmacy Leadership & Education Institute (PLEI) is accepting applications for the 2016 Albert B. Prescott

Leadership Award. The deadline to nominate or apply is December 15, 2015. Applications must be submitted online athttp://www.plei.org/prescott-award/prescott-award-application/. It is recommended that applicants have several nominations in support of their application.

The Albert B. Prescott Leadership Award, administered by the PLEI, was first awarded by Phi Delta Chi in 1987 to recognize excellence and leadership potential among young leaders in pharmacy. PLEI is pleased to partner with Phi Lambda Sigma, the national Pharmacy Leadership Society, in sponsorship of this prestigious award.

The Albert B. Prescott Leadership Award recognizes outstanding leadership demonstrated by a pharmacist no morethan 10 years into his or her career. The recipient is selected by the four most recent recipients of the Award, two members of the PLEI Board of Directors, one representative from Phi Lambda Sigma, and one representative from Phi Delta Chi. The 2016 Prescott recipient, who must have received his or her first pharmacy degree in 2005 or later, will receive a $1,000 honorarium and a painting of Dr. Prescott. He or she must give an address during APhA2016 in Baltimore, on March 6, 2016, and prepare a manuscript based on the address that is suitable for publication in the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association.

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