Spring 2015 Delta Theta Chapter presents:

The Kappa Psi Times

Executive Board

2014 – 2015:

Regent

Ashley Hall

Co-Vice Regents

Nasha Pollard

Emmanuel Njigha

Secretary

Obinna Okonkwo

Treasurer

Phillip Trieu

Co-Historians

Thomas Roduta

Walter Lemons IV

Co-Chaplains

Amethyst Roberson

Sally Enemchukwu

Sergeant-at-Arms

Oluchi Emelogu

Pledge Master

Chuma Duru

Co-Pledge Trainers

Danelle Harris

Okiki Arojo

Webmaster

Walter Oronsaye

Fundraising Co-Chairs

Jarrhett Burton

Nicole Anidiobi

Professional Relations

Patricia Kpaka

Graduate Relations

Karen Green

Scholarship Chair

Nazneen Bhimani

Auditing Chair

Pamela Mbonu

Social Co-Chairs

Amanda Briscoe

Brandy Wilkerson

Grand Council Deputy

Dr. Rodney Hunter

Delta Theta Greeting

Greetings all, We, the brothers of the “Flashy” Delta Theta Chapter of Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Inc., are once again excited to bring you the Spring 2015 semester’s edition of the Kappa Psi Times. The brothers would first like to graciously thank all of our many supporters who have been a part of a number of our events and who have supported us through it all. The fraternity has been hard at work on numerous community service events, fundraisers, as well as social events to encourage and promote the unity of our brotherhood. Within this

edition of the newsletter you will see the plethora of things that the fraternity as a whole participated in. Additionally, the individual accomplishments that our brothers representing the Texas Southern University Doctor of Pharmacy Class of 2015 has been showcased. Thank you for taking the time to read the Kappa Psi Times and your ongoing support to us. It means more to us than words can ever mention and pushes us to continue to strive for excellence. Fraternally, Ashley B. Hall, Regent

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As part of making Halloween safer for the children who live in the Third Ward, brothers of Delta Theta sponsored a booth for the Trick or Treat on the Tiger Walk event. The event ensured that the children in the area have a fun and safe environment to trick-or-treat. We passed out candy on our campus all while dressed up in our Halloween costumes.

Trick or Treat on the Tiger Walk

Rounding out the end of the semester, it is important to support each other through finals and all other end-of-the-year assessments. During finals week, the brothers distributed prayer bags filled with prayers, pens, pencils, and snacks to all the pharmacy students to help them finish strong for the semester.

Prayer Bags

Philanthropy

Habitat for Humanity

Keeping up with our recent work last spring, the brothers returned to Habitat for Humanity. We volunteered at their ReStore Shop, which provides new and gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials, and appliances to the public at a fraction of the retail price.

Christmas Eve Big Feast Sponsored by the City Wide Club of Clubs, brothers returned to volunteer at the Christmas Eve Big Feast. We were able to serve food, package brown bags full of canned goods, arrange/sort clothes, and provide toys to those who came to the George R. Brown Convention Center on Christmas Eve.

Mia’s Closet Gift Wrapping Party

Brothers returned to Mia’s Closet to help with the toy and clothing drive. We also helped wrap the toys and clothes for over 250 kids from the Transformation Youth Center. Every kid left with a gift with extra bags leftover at the end!

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Texas Enrollment Health Fair

In collaboration with SNPhA, brothers volunteered at the Texas Enrollment Health Fair that focused on open enrollment for health insurance and health/wellness. We provided BMI, cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood glucose screenings as well as helped with the administration of flu vaccinations.

Valentine’s Day Cards

Continuing on with our tradition of making Valentine’s Day cards like last year, brothers spent an evening creating as many hand-made cards we could. We then distributed the cards to patients in Quentin Mease Hospital.

Philanthropy

ABC Dental Outreach

Brothers of Kappa Psi partnered up with ABC Dental and the Houston Food Bank to distribute food to all those who came to the event. Brothers even went so far as to deliver all the food to people’s cars and nearby houses. It was a great way of helping our community and we are excited to continue collaborating with ABC Dental.

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Social

Ugly Christmas Sweater Party

Year Bowling Night

To close out the fall semester, Kappa Psi hosted an Ugly Christmas Sweater Social. Motivated by an “Ugliest Sweater” prize, brothers came out sporting the funniest and ugliest sweater they could find/make. The night was filled with laughs, fellowship, and relief that the semester was finished.

Kappa Psi hosted a Bowling Social as a way for prospective students to get to mix and mingle with brothers. The night was filled with heated competition and a whole bunch of fun. The bowling alley was packed! It was a great night and we thank all those who attended.

Fundraising

Halloween Bake Sale Stethoscope and Blood

Pressure Cuff Sale Organized by our fundraising chairs, Brothers Nicole Anidiobi and Jarrhett Burton, brothers had a Halloween Bake Sale at both Gray Hall and TMC campuses. We sold a variety of Halloween inspired sweets. We thank all those who supported us!

Brothers sold customized stethoscopes and blood pressure cuffs as a way to fundraise. With over 20 different colors to choose from, there was something for everyone!

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Southwest Province

Respectfully Submitted

The brothers of Delta Theta would like to thank everyone for helping to make the Southwest Province Conclave such a memorable occasion. It had been 35 years since Delta Theta hosted the province and it was exciting to see all of our brothers! The weekend was very successful and filled with various activities including a Murder Mystery, competitive games, workshops, CEs, and a Great Gatsby themed banquet. Both Ashley Hall (Regent) and Janay Bailey (Province Planning Chair) were honored with the Recognition Button. We were also graced by the presence of our chapter’s founder, Brother Patrick Wells. We really enjoyed hosting the event and thank all brothers for their support!

Class of 2015 It is with great pleasure, that the Delta Theta Chapter of Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Inc. takes a moment to congratulate all of our soon to graduate Doctor of Pharmacy Candidates of 2015. We wish them much success and blessings in their future endeavors and we could not be more proud of them. May they continue to work hard and reach their goals. Best wishes and congratulations on their wonderful achievements! Cheers to those who have already received employment opportunities! Chuma “C.J.” Duru Jr……….. Rite Aid Pharmacy, San Diego, California Arton E. Nelson……………….Walmart, Huntsville, Texas Sierra Williams-Keller………...CVS Health, Louisiana LaMia Handy…………………..HEB Pharmacy, Houston, Texas Karen E. Green………………..CVS Health, North Houston, Texas Walter Lemons IV……………..CVS Health, Beaumont, Texas Travis Jones…………………...CVS Health, Beaumont, Texas And many more to come!