Orlando Grad - Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Inc.

Fall 2014
2012
SUMMER
Kappa Psi Epsilon Eta
ORLANDO GRAD
Regent’sPHILANTHROPY
Letter
Movember
Upcoming events
July 2014
Next Orlando Grad
Meeting
July 2014
Southeast Province
Leadership Retreat
in Orlando, FL; July
18th – 20th
Sept 2014
Fall Southeast
Province Assembly
Meeting will be hosted
by Epsilon Eta in
Bradenton, FL;
September 5th – 7th
Epsilon Eta has always been very active in the local community
since its humble beginnings, and this year was no exception. Along
with the help of students and faculty at LECOM and even future
Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Inc.
pledges/rushees, we were able to accomplish a great deal. Big
Orlando
Chapter
shout out to Philanthropy Chair Stephanie
HartGraduate
and her committee
for all the planning and hard work they have put in through the
Summer Newsletter
semester. Here is a summary of our charitable work this last fall.
Winter Southeast
Province Conclave
What has OG Swag been up to?
 Participated in Epsilon Mu’s Industry Night during Rush
 Brother Melinda precepted Epsilon Mu’s Epsilon Pledge Class’s health screening at a
local Target
 OG Grad Brothers held a one-one interview prep session to help collegiate Brothers
prepare for the interview season
 Attended Epsilon Mu’s, Zeta Gamma’s and Zeta Delta’s Initiations
 Brother Deanna presented to collegiate Brothers on the importance of rotations
 Brother Mikel and Jeremiah gave a presentation to the graduating collegiate Brothers
on transitioning into life as a practicing pharmacist
 Joined Epsilon Mu in the walk to support Multiple Sclerosis research
 Completed the grad ritual with Epsilon Mu in the Spring
 Attended the UF COP Awards Ceremony in support of Epsilon Mu Brothers
 Participated in the Kidney Walk in support of the National Kidney Foundation to fight
against kidney disease
 Attended Zeta Delta’s Kappa Psi Southeast Province Olympics
 Socials: Harry’s Birthday Bash/Residency Celebration, Oblivion, City Walk
 Attended multiple Province Assembly Meetings: Southeast, Mid America, Gulf Coast,
Atlantic. Northeast, Northwest, Northern Plains, Gulf Coast
We are now live on Facebook!
us at www.facebook.com/KPsiOrlandoGrad
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Epsilon Mu’s Grad Ritual, Grad Dinner &
UF College of Pharmacy Award Ceremony
Congratulations to Epsilon Mu Brothers: Matthew Irwin, Daryl Balluf,
Jennifer Bahmiller, Jacob Flanagan, Richie Waithe, Stephen Gill,
Nam Vu and Tien Nguyen. We wish you much success as you
start this new chapter in your life as a graduate.
We joined Epsilon Mu Brothers
earlier this spring in a walk to
support Multiple Sclerosis
Research. Together we raised
awareness of this important
disease and over $300 for the
National Multiple Sclerosis
Society.
Congratulations to Brother Timmy Do for receiving the $250
Orlando Grad Scholarship Award.
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Kidney Walk is the nation’s largest walk to fight against renal disease. Orlando Grad joined by
Epsilon Mu walks to raise awareness and in support of the National Kidney Foundation.
Chapter Olympics hosted by Zeta Delta
The Zeta Delta Brothers hosted a Chapter Olympics this summer for the Southeast Province. Orlando
Grad supported the new Brothers at their first big social event, participating in various games and even a
watermelon contest! Congratulations to Team Pineapple for taking home the Kappa Kup!
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Contact Information:
Regent: Melinda Buchanan (buchanmn@gmail.com)
Vice Regent: Frank Malo (fmalo090@gmail.com)
Secretary: Deanna Mina (deanna_mina@yahoo.com)
Treasurer: Jenny Carrillo (jcarrillo612@gmail.com)
Historian: Dao Tran (iheartcelts@gmail.com)
Chaplain: Mikel Forero (mikel.forero@gmail.com)
Webmaster: Harry Patrick Marcelin (hpmarcelin@gmail.com)
Collegiate-Grad Liaison: David Chen (chend85@gmail.com)
Website: www.kappapsiorlandogrard.webs.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/KPsiOrlandoGrad
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