kappa psi delta theta newsletter 2014

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Whats New Delta Theta GreetingGreetings,

We, the brothers of DeltaTheta, are proud to bring youthis years edition ofthe Kappa Psi Times . Thebrothers have been hard atwork providing the bestservices to our community,college, and our fraternity.Below, we have highlightedour recent events andaccomplishments. As youread through this newsletter,we ask that you take note ofour individual and collectiveaccomplishments. Your

support and dedication to theDelta Theta Chaptercontinues to motivate us toachieve greater heights. Asthe chapter continues togrow and improve we ask foryour continued support. We truly appreciate your timeand dedication to thechapter.

Fraternally

Chuma Duru, Regent

Executive Board2013-2014

RegentChuma Duru

Co-Vice Regent Jasmine BaileyThomas Roduta

Secretary Janay Bailey

TreasurerRaven Askew

Co-HistoriansWalter Oronsaye

Ashley OliverCo-Chaplains

Rash-dat DanmolaEsther Okoro

Sergeant at Arms

McPeter OdikaPledge Master

Travis Jones Co-Pledge

TrainerMonica Rodriguez

Okiki OrojoWebmasterPhillip Trieu

FundraisingChair

Ashley Hall Joan Uyanwune

ProfessionalRelations ChairAndrea Williams

GraduateRelations Chair

SamuelUbanyionwuScholarship

ChairUwaila Osemwota

Auditing ChairEmmanuelAnimeke

Social Co-ChairsDanelle HarrisNasha Pollard

Grand CouncilDeputy

Dr. Rodney Hunter

THE KAPPA PSI TIMES

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In August, thebrothers participated in acommunity service event,

Mias Closet Back to SchoolBash. Mias closet is a non-prot organization dedicatedto community improvementin the 3 rd ward area ofHouston, which is where ouruniversity is located. Thisevent focused on providingclothes and supplies tostudents going back toschool for the fall. Initially our

contribution to this eventconsisted of sorting clothes,but doing things the DeltaTheta way led to expandingour role. Brothers personallyknocked on doors to handout yers and advertise theevent in addition to sortingthrough clothes.

Kappa PsiIn the Community

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Community ServiceKappa Psi brothersvolunteering at MiasCloset

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Before the first week ofexams, a few brothersattended Bless theBackpack, a service thathonors students anddisplays moral andspiritual support foracademic endeavors. Theopportunity was

presented by BrotherLance Henderson toinvolve the chapter and

encourage academicexcellence. Theattending brotherswere uplifted and

provided a clear andfocused mindset

before test week

Bless the BackpackDelta Theta

Delta Theta Pictures

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The Delta Theta chapter isextremely proud of our brother,Esther Okoro, for representingTexas Southern University in anAmerican Heart Associationdocumentary. Ms. Okoro wasselected among her peers to

participate in an interview forthe American HeartAssociation's Get to Goal

initiative, which advocates proper patient education tofacilitate adequate control ofhypertension. This is arewarding experience for Ms.Okoro and a great way to be anadvocate for our profession

Its a great time to be atiger during Homecoming

Week at Texas SouthernUniversity! Two of our

brothers participated inthe Homecoming Paradeon Saturday October 19th.Uwaila Osemwotagraciously represented

Miss Kappa Psi

PharmaceuticalFraternity Queen ofDelta Theta Chapter,

while Janay Baileyelegantly representedMiss Class of 2016Queen. The brothers ofDelta Theta lookforward to the

homecoming festivities

Representing Delta Theta

Get to Goal

Representing Delta ThetaTSU Homecoming Queens

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This year, on October4th, we had theopportunity to

volunteer at theSusan G. KomenRace for the Cure.

We manned theKiddy Coral where we provided cool water, face painting,a moon walk, and

basketball/footballfor the kids. The

brothers of Delta

Theta had a greattime connecting withthe children andtheir families at theKiddy Corral, whichmade the volunteer

experience anunforgettable one.

Susan G. KomenRace for the cure


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Kappa PsiDelta theta chapter inaction

Pharmacy FeudDelta Theta

We also participated in the1st Annual Pharmacy Feudsponsored and organized byTSU COPHS Alums. Thecompetition gave campusorganizations theopportunity to win $500,

while displaying theknowledge acquired inpharmacy school. TheKappa Psi team wascomposed of Janay Bailey,Chuma Duru, Osita Okafor,

Ashley Oliver, and Thomas

Roduta. This team flewthrough the first roundof contestants anddisplayed confidence inthe knowledge theypossessed. The KappaPsi team came in 2ndplace, thoroughlyenjoying this newexperience, but lookingforward to earning the goldin next year's competition

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The Delta Theta chapterhad an exciting andeventful summer, whichincluded attending TheKappa Psis 56th GrandCouncil Convention(GCC) held in thebeautiful St.Petersburg, Florida.Twelve brothers fromthe chapter were ableto attend theconvention, whichmade us the largest

chapter from theSouthwest inattendance. Theindividuals able toattend described it asan invaluableexperience that allowedthe opportunity tonetwork, learn andstrengthen ties withbrothers around thenation.

GCC 2013 St. Petersbur Florida

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Rho Chi Honor Society The brothers of Delta Theta areextremely proud of Rash-DatDanmola, Ashley Oliver, and JoanUyanwune, the newly inductedmembers of the Gamma DeltaChapter of Rho Chi Society. Theinduction took place at the TexasSouthern University campus withfamily, friends and faculty inattendance. The night wasfilled with congratulations,

but with challenges tocontinue to excel and makean impact on the college of

pharmacy and our professionThe inducted ladies haveexceeded expectations asstudents, leaders, and brother

We are proud of their well-deserved honor.

GCC 2013

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The brothers ofKappa Psi made animpact in theclassroom by

volunteering to beguest speakers forthe pharmacyorientation class atTexas SouthernUniversity. Brotherspresented lectureson subjects rangingfrom hypertension,diabetes, anddyslipidemia to the

AffordableHealthcare Act andMTM. The brothersthat volunteered toteach enjoyed thetime spent in theclassroom and lookforward to being inthe classroom post-graduation.

Kappa PsiHealthcare

Every year Delta Thetahosts an Ask a PharmacyStudent seminar where

we step out and speak topre-pharmacy studentsabout our experiencesand what it takes to makeit into and out ofpharmacy school. This

year, on October 23, there were over 100 pre-

pharmacy students inattendance. We answeredquestions about theapplication process andalso how to prepare forthe PCAT. Its great to seethat there is a brightfuture following in ourfootsteps and we arepaving the way.

In December, the brothers of DeltaTheta had aChristmas Party.

With karaoke, games,food, and fun, the

brothers celebratedthe holiday season.The Christmas party

was a great way forthe brothers to closethe semester andenjoy each other.

Kappa Psiin Ask a Phamacy student

Kappa PsiChristmas Party

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Kappa Psi LegislationDr. Jason MiltonThe Delta Theta Chapter was honored to haveour Graduate Member at Large, Dr. JasonMilton, grace us with his presence. Dr. Miltonmade the trip from Atlanta, GA to present a

workshop on chapter legislation, the chapter

constitution, and Robert Rules of order. It was a great experience and our chapterlearned the value of the proper execution ofRobert Rules of Order and how it can makeour chapter meeting more efficient, use ourtime more effectively, and accomplish more

with the time we have together. We alsolearned about revising our chapterconstitution and making the process simple.The information we learned in this workshop

will help us to improve chapter mechanics andfulfill the objectives of our fraternity. Wethank Brother Milton for stopping by and hopeto see him soon!

Legislative Workshop

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Kappa Psi TravelsFall Southwest ProvinceThe Delta Theta brothers had a blast whenthey attended the Fall Southwest ProvinceMeeting hosted by Epsilon Beta in San

Antonio, Texas. It was very humbling to beable to witness all that our province has donethroughout the year, one of which was thecollection of canned goods and money for theSan Antonio Food Bank. Province was also thefirst time some of our newer brothers wereable to experience how Kappa Psi conducts itssessions and committees on a larger scale. Allin all, the meeting was a success and we lookforward to the next one hosted by EpsilonEpsilon in Corpus Christi, Texas.

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We are also proud toannounce that these 12

brothers: Raven Askew, JasmineBailey, Rasheeda

Danmola, ChumaDuru, Esther Fasanmi,Jonnie German,Robert Kesee, Afua

Awuah-Okyere, UwailaOsemwota, MelvinRoberts, KathrynSimmons, and JoanUyanwune wereinducted into the

Alpha Pi Chapter ofPhi Lambda SigmaLeadership HonorSociety. These

brothers haveexhibited great

leadership qualities both inside andoutside of the chapterand the fraternity. Theevening was a special

one, filled with friends,family, brothers, andother respectiveleaders. We lookforward to seeing theseleaders continue toshow leadershipthroughout the collegeof pharmacy and intheir future careers.

On November 22, the brothers of Delta Thetacame together to hostour first annual Ice

Skating with Kappa Psisocial. We used thisopportunity to have funice-skating as well asfundraise for the chapter

just before theThanksgiving holiday.The turnout and supportfrom the school faculty,

brothers, and friends was phenomenal. Additionally, at the iceskating rink we wereable to have a bake sale,

which was also a hugesuccess. This event willdefinitely be one toremember by the

laughs and good timesthat took place.

Delta theta On Ice

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