53rd Grand Council Convention

Boston, Massachusetts
Tuesday-Sunday, August 7-12, 2007

Convention Chairman	Mr. Sean Higgins
Hosted By	Mu, Boston Graduate
Host Hotel	Sheraton Boston
Attendance Rank	Highest Ever (since 1905)
Attendance	Total Attendance: 441 427 Brothers (278 Collegiates & 149 Graduates), 14 Guests 83 Chapters (52 Collegiate & 31 Graduate), 9 Provinces

Introduction

Convention summary written by Dr. E. Ben Welch

Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity held its 53rd Grand Council Convention in Boston, Massachusetts. The host hotel was the Sheraton Boston, located in the historic Back Bay neighborhood and adjacent to the Prudential Center and Copley Place Mall.

The Convention Chairman was Mr. Sean Higgins, Grand Vice Regent, and was hosted by Mu and Boston Graduate Chapters.

The history of Boston and the commitment to brotherhood enticed the largest number of brothers to gather for the 53rd GCC, breaking the previous record of 440 set in Myrtle Beach in 1983. Four-hundred forty-one brothers, spouses, children and guests were in attendance at the 53rd GCC.

Convention Committees & Officials

Convention Summary

Tuesday's opening evening session began with the opening Ritual and the tying of the Golden Bow by Grand Ritualist Andrew Frasco. This was followed by the keynote address by Brian Reisetter, who talked about financial responsibility. Convention Chair Sean Higgins then informed the brothers that the Kappa Psi webpage would be updated daily to reflect the preceding days events along with the upcoming schedule. Grand Regent Dave Maszkiewicz made committee announcements, which was followed by a welcome from Mu Chapter Regent Chris Nadeau. Grand Counselor Becky Fahrenbruch then went over the house rules. Dr. Robert Magarian then introduced the candidates for International Office who were given 5 minutes each for their opening remarks. As a side note, the microphone went dead in the middle of E. Ben Welch's speech. Following the candidates speeches, Dean Emeritus, Dr. Benjamin R. Hershenson, gave a short speech on the history of Mu Chapter and his involvement with the chapter. The Opening Reception was held in the Back Bay rooms and during the reception, the raffle program began.

Wednesday's session started with a breakfast for the spouses and children. The brothers heard the various Executive Committee Members' reports along with several committee reports. There were two large projection screens set up for showing any Power Point presentations and/or general information that would be helpful to the brothers. The afternoon was dominated with Collegiate workshops and four C.E. programs for the graduates. The evening held the Graduate and Benefactor reception which was then followed by the Ice Cream Social.

Thursday saw the completion of the committee reports along with reports from the Provinces. Following the morning session, the Sixth Biennial Scholarship Luncheon was held. A group picture was then taken in the hallway between the Sheraton and the Prudential Building. The remainder of the afternoon was free until 5pm when the Roundtable Discussion were held. Graduate brothers from various pharmacy disciplines were available at tables and answered questions about their field from the undergrads who attended. This was very well attended and will probably become a permanent event at future conventions. Following this, the reception for the GCDs was held which coincided with the Second Texas Hold'em Tournament.

Results of the Second Biennial Foundation Texas Hold'em Tournament
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First Place	Danielle "The Enforcer" Wright
Highest Hand Winner	Steve Murray
Gave Highest Donation	Jean Starvaggi

Total amount of donations raised for the Foundation: $1,084 from 55 players

Friday morning saw the final reports given and the Legislative Hearing was conducted. The Foundation Golf Tournament was also held this afternoon. Unfortunately, the weather was off-and-on showers, but this did not deter the teams. Following the Legislative Hearing, the Central Office held a workshop entitled "Your Role", in which the undergrads were shown exactly what their roles were in helping the Central Office run smoothly. Following this, the Executive Director's staff handed out the reimbursement checks to the collegiate delegates. The remainder of the day was free.

You could feel the excitement building on Saturday morning as the brothers attended General Session V, which meant the elections were only a few hours away. The various Constitutional amendments were voted on, with some passing, some failing and some being tabled and referred back to the Legislative Committee. Following the amendments, the Resolutions were brought forward, again with the majority passing. Lunch was on your own and the majority of brothers went in to the Prudential Plaza area and ate at the Food Court.

The 6th and last General Session started back at 1:15pm with the major focus being the election of new International Officers. During the elections, raffle numbers were called out and several announcements concerning the Good of the Order were presented. Following this session and starting at 7pm, was the Alpha Reception, which was then followed by the 128th Anniversary Banquet. The presentation of the monies raised for M.S. was presented, along with the quilt. Following this present ion, many awards were given out, including letters of commendation to Mr. Craig Burkin, International Webmaster, Dr. Kristl Tom, Web Services Coordinator, Michael Cournoyer, Regent of Boston Grad, and Chris Nadeau, Regent of Mu Chapter.

Then the outgoing Grand Regent, Dave Maszkiewicz, gave his remarks and then installed the new officers. The newly installed Grand Regent, Dr. Lawrence "LB" Brown, gave a short speech and general outline for the upcoming two years. The brothers then went back into the foyer to retake another group photo. The brothers were then entertained by a local DJ.

Continuing Education and Workshops

C.E. I	Contributing Factors and Current Treatment Approaches in Substance Misuse	Scott Long
C.E. II	History of Medication Therapy Management and Disease State Management	David Dunson
C.E. III	Breast Cancer Update: 2007	Paul Knecht
C.E. IV	Asthma Guidelines: New and Improved for Better Patient Control	Jennifer Donaldson
C.E. V	H.I.V.	Marquette Hardin
Workshop I	Residencies and Interviewing Skills	Tracy Anderson-Haag, Rebecca Fahrenbruch, Adam Gregg
Workshop II	Ritual Workshop	Andrew Frasco
Workshop III	Risk Management and Hazing	Gamma Theta
Workshop IV	Conflict Resolution	Angela Vinti

International Officer Nominations

Sixth Biennial Scholarship Lunch Highlights

Legislation

Article III - Membership
008. Sec. 2. No person eligible for membership in Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Incorporated may be excluded from membership for reason of race, color, creed, sexual orientation, religion or national origin or gender. PASSED

Article III - Membership
014. Sec. 8. Graduate Chapters shall accept for membership Graduate Members from any Collegiate Chapter. Graduate Chapters may elect to membership any graduate of a recognized School or College of Pharmacy as defined in the Constitution, provided such individual is not, and never has been, a member of another pharmacy fraternity, and further provided that the preceding clause will allow admission to membership persons of now defunct alternative fraternities organized because of race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion or national origin, who has not been rejected by any Chapter of Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Incorporated. PASSED

Article VI - Chapters
019. Sec. 1. Collegiate and Graduate Chapters may be established in any city or limited area of the United States, Canada, or other countries. Graduate Chapters shall be named after the city, limited area, or country in which they are established. PASSED

Article XIV - Official Badges and Insignia
034. Sec. 1. The following items comprise the official badges and insignia of Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Incorporated: The Badge, the Sweetheart Pin, the Pledge Button, the Lapel Letter Button, the Recognition Button, the Henry J. Goeckel Grand Council Scholarship Key, the Asklepios Key, Pennant, and the Coat of Arms. PASSED

By-Law II - Dues and Assessments
048. Sec. 2. Each Collegiate Member shall pay Grand Council Dues of five dollars (U.S.) ($5.00) per month, but not to exceed forty dollars (U.S.) ($40.00) per collegiate year. These Grand Council Dues shall be used as follows: seventy-five cents (U.S.) ($0.75) per month, but not to exceed six dollars (U.S.) ($6.00) per collegiate year to the Grand Council Convention Fund; four dollars and twenty-five cents (U.S.) ($4.25) per month, but not to exceed thirty-four dollars (U.S.) ($34.00) per collegiate year to the General Fund. PASSED

By-Law III - Discipline
065. Sec. 12. The accused, as a last resort, may appeal to the Grand Council in session assembled. The parties may be represented in person or by brief. A simple majority vote is necessary to either sustain or reverse the Chapter's decision. The opinion of the Grand Council shall be final. PASSED

By-Law III - Discipline
067. Sec. 14. The Grand Council shall have the power to expel Members of inactive Chapters. To suspend or expel a Member who is not associated with a collegiate or graduate chapter must lay written charges before a Judiciary Committee. This Judiciary Committee shall consist of three members appointed by the Grand Regent. This Committee may exercise the authority herein granted upon its acknowledge and without citation. If the Committee finds that the facts sustain the charge or charges, it shall endorse the charges as being true and return them to the Grand Council. WITHDRAWN

By-Law IV - Chapters
069. Sec. 2. All graduate brothers in good standing, residing within the province of the proposed graduate chapter or a brother graduating from a collegiate chapter within that province, who express interest to any member of the proposed group via electronic, written or verbal form to participate as a charter member shall be a member of the charter of such chapter. WITHDRAWN

By-Law IV - Chapters
070. Sec. 3. Upon approval of the proposed Chapter's proposed Local Chapter Ordinances, the Executive Committee shall be notified by the Executive Director of the Application for Charter, and shall be requested to vote upon same. Three-fourths (3/4) approval of the Executive Committee members voting shall be required for granting a Charter. Neither the Executive Committee nor the Grand Council shall give consideration to new or reactivated chartering requests during a Grand Council Convention year from the period beginning 60 days before the GCC through the close of the GCC WITHDRAWN

By-Law VII - Officers of the Grand Council Election and Duties
079. Sec. 1. The Executive Director shall notify each Chapter at least eight (8) months prior to the Grand Council Convention that the Nominations Committee is prepared to receive nominations. Any Chapter may nominate for any or all of the Grand Officers, Graduate Member-at-Large, and Collegiate Member-at-Large and shall forward the same, certified by the Regent and Secretary, to The Central Office by the earlier of January 24th, or at least six (6) months prior to the first day of the Grand Council Convention. PASSED

By-Law VII - Officers of the Grand Council Election and Duties
080. Sec. 2. The Executive Director shall notify each member of the office for which nominated. A member becomes a candidate for office only upon acceptance of nomination for that office and may not be a candidate for more than two (2) offices at any Grand Council Convention. Acceptance of nomination must be made by the earlier of March 1st, or at least four (4) months prior to the first day of the Grand Council Convention. PASSED

By-Law VII - Officers of the Grand Council Election and Duties
082. Sec. 4. To be eligible for nomination as a Grand Officer or Graduate Member-at-Large, a person must have been a Member of the Fraternity for at least two (2) years and have paid graduate assessment dues for the year including the Grand Council Convention no later than March 1st. To be eligible for nomination as Collegiate Member-at-Large, a person must have been a Member of the Fraternity for at least six (6) months prior to nomination, and when elected have at least one (1) academic year of study remaining before graduation from a School or College of Pharmacy. PASSED

By-Law VII - Officers of the Grand Council Election and Duties
092. Sec. 14. Should the office of Grand Regent become vacant, for any reason, the Grand Vice Regent shall fill the unexpired term of office. The Grand Vice Regent shall assume the duties of the Grand Regency during any temporary disqualification of the Grand Regent. Should the Grand Vice Regent be unable or refuse to serve under these circumstances, the Executive Committee shall fill the vacancy from among the Grand Officers and a three-fourths (3/4) majority vote shall be needed to elect. PASSED

By-Law XI - Official Insignia, Badges, Et Cetera
122. Sec. 1. The authorized Badge of Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Incorporated shall be the shape of a rhombus, having black enameled center of like shape though smaller in size; the remaining portion of the surface being of un-enameled gold. Upon the black enameled surface shall be a mask, through which the eye and nose appear, the whole figure (of mask, eyes, and nose) being made of gold raised above a black enameled surface. Above the figure shall be the Greek letter "KAPPA" and below the Greek letter "PSI", both being also gold inlaid in the black enameled surface. In the eye sockets and along the gold border surrounding the black enameled surface are set jewels as may be appropriate. The Badge shall be worn on the vest or shirt, one inch medial (toward the center) and on the plane with the left nipple. The Badge shall not be worn on the coat, tie, or in any other location. PASSED

By-Law XII - Publications
153. Sec. 16. THE POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL shall be posted on the International Webpage to allow for simplified updating and shall be edited and/or revised by the Executive Committee. PASSED

By-Law XIII - Awards, and Honors, Honorary or Service
167. Sec. 14. There shall be available a "FRANK H. EBY SCHOLARSHIP TRAY AWARD" which will be awarded to the Collegiate Chapter with the highest grade point average based on their membership and their school grading system. The calculations are based on a formula designed by the Chapter Awards Committee, and approved by the Executive Committee. The cost of such Tray shall be assumed by the Fraternity. PASSED

Uniform Collegiate Chapter By-Law V - Qualification, Election and Installation of Officers
C08. Sec. 1. The nomination and election of Officers shall occur annually, as stipulated in By-Law XVII, Ordinance 5; these Officers shall serve until their successors are duly installed, unless removed from Office as stipulated in these By-Laws. All Officers shall be selected from the Collegiate Membership of the Chapter, with the exception of the Grand Council Deputy (Chapter Counselor), who shall be a Graduate Member of the Fraternity. No Member shall be elected or installed unless in good academic standing and in good standing with the Chapter. No Member shall retain an Office if placed on academic probation, or suspended. A Member in arrears may discharge his obligation any time prior to election, thus becoming eligible to vote and hold office. Officers shall be chosen by secret ballot except in the case where there is only one (1) candidate nominated, in which instance the Regent may declare the candidate elected by consent. PASSED

Uniform Collegiate Chapter By-Law VI - Duties of Officers
C17. Sec. 3. The Secretary shall keep a record of the names and addresses of all Members of Alpha Chapter, all Members of the Province Executive Committee (in which the Chapter is located), and all Members of the Chapter; keep accurate records of the proceedings of all Chapter Meetings; receive and preserve for the record the written reports of all Officers and committee chairmen; incorporate into the record all data generated by the Fraternity Ritual of Initiation; attend to all correspondence of the Chapter; submit to The Central Office, on time, all reports required by the Executive Director; report all newly elected Members to The Central Office within seven (7) days after initiation; report all newly elected Chapter Officers to The Central Office, giving: name, office, e-mail address, home and school addresses, and home and school telephone numbers, within seven (7) days after election, indicating the effective date of installation; and perform all such other duties as are required by virtue of said office, the Constitution and By-Laws of the Fraternity, the By-Laws and Ordinances of the Chapter, or custom may attach to the Office. PASSED

Uniform Collegiate Chapter By-Law VII - Committees and their Duties
C28. Sec. 1. The Chapter shall have the following standing committees; Executive, Judiciary, Legislative, Scholarship, Graduate Relations, Social, and Risk Management. PASSED

Uniform Collegiate Chapter By-Law VII - Committees and their Duties
C39. Sub-Sec G. The Risk Management Committee shall review the International Kappa Psi Risk Management policy and manual. The Committee shall review and implement the chapter's Risk Management Policy. The committee shall educate the members about the risk management policy and ensure all chapter functions are in compliance. PASSED

Uniform Province By-Law V - Composition of the Province Assembly
P22. Sec. 9. The Province shall provide a forum in which the Grand Council Deputies (Chapter Counselors) may meet for the purpose of discussion and free exchange of ideas. PASSED

Resolutions

WHEREAS, the members of the Executive Committee have dutifully served this Fraternity for the past two years, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the 53rd Grand Council extends it appreciation to the Executive Committee for their diligence and dedication. PASSED
WHEREAS, an incredible effort has been made to provide an enjoyable experience at the 53rd Grand Council Convention, and, WHEREAS, the Convention Chairman and Committee have devoted significant time and energy toward planning this event, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Brotherhood extends their thanks and appreciation to Brother Sean Higgins and his committee for their efforts. PASSED
WHEREAS, through the numbers present at the Grand Council Convention, the Brothers have demonstrated their dedication to Kappa Psi, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, we thank all those in attendance at the 53rd Grand Council Convention in Boston, Massachusetts for their continuing commitment to Kappa Psi. PASSED
WHEREAS, the support of spouses, significant others, children, and family members for the brothers of Kappa Psi is essential, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, that Brothers of Kappa Psi extend their thanks, love, and appreciation to those who support the Fraternity. PASSED
WHEREAS, the hotel accommodations and meeting facilities are the keys to a successful meeting, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, that the 53rd Grand Council acknowledges the hotel staff's efforts at the Sheraton Boston Hotel as well as the Boston Park Plaza Hotel. PASSED
WHEREAS, Taffiney Sherril devotes extensive time and energy to make the Grand Council Convention run smoothly and, WHEREAS, the Brothers of Kappa Psi all benefit from her devotion, hard work and efforts, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Executive Committee provide her a token of appreciation to thank her for all of her dedication. PASSED
WHEREAS, organizing registration and distribution of program materials and Grand Council delegate packets are essential to a successful convention, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Grand Council Convention extend its gratitude to Meagan Nalley and LaQuanette Graves. PASSED
WHEREAS, celebrating a chapters 100th year anniversary with the Grand Council is a special milestone in history, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Grand Council congratulate the brothers of Mu Chapter.PASSED
WHEREAS, being a host chapter for the 53rd Grand Council Convention is greatly appreciated and involves a great amount of time and devotion, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Grand Council recognizes and thank the brothers of Mu and Boston Graduate Chapter. PASSED
WHEREAS, planning of the Kappa Psi Foundation Golf Tournament and Raffle is hard work and benefits the Kappa Psi Foundation by adding money to the scholarship fund, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, Brothers Grossomanides, Rathi, Starvaggi, Fahrenburch, Giunta and Committees are recognized for their time and dedication to the Kappa Psi Foundation.PASSED
WHEREAS, any contribution toward improving socialization and fellowship during the Grand Council Convention benefits the brotherhood as a whole, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Grand Council thank Brothers Brett and Bonita Rathi for devoting their time and energy in organizing the Second Kappa Psi Texas Hold'em Event and raising monies for the Kappa Psi Foundation. PASSED
WHEREAS, the Kappa Psi Website is an incredible tool for communication among Kappa Psi Brothers, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Grand Council thanks Dr. E. Ben Welch for his extraordinary vision on the creation of the Kappa Psi Webpage and Dr. Craig Burkin and Dr. Kristl Tom for all of their hard work and dedication on improving the webpage. PASSED
WHEREAS, a number of chapters may be interested in hosting a Grand Council Convention, and the cost of the Grand Council Convention is generally not known and, WHEREAS, accountability concerning where the convention money is spent is important to the brothers, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Executive Director prepare an income/expense statement for this Grand Council Convention and send each chapter a copy by March 31, 2008, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, an income/expense statement be prepared for all subsequent Grand Council Conventions and mailed to the chapters no later than six (6) months following the Grand Council Convention. PASSED
WHEREAS, attending the Grand Council Convention is a tremendous learning experience, and WHEREAS, recognition for accomplishment is important, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, Kappa Psi and the Executive Committee establish an award for the Collegiate Chapter who brings the greatest percentage of brothers to each Grand Council Convention. PASSED
WHEREAS, the Grand Council Convention provides networking opportunities for all brothers, and WHEREAS, Continuing Education is provided and greatly appreciated, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Grand Council thank and acknowledge the Continuing Education speakers -- Dr. Scott Long, Mr. David Dunson, Dr. Paul Knecht, Dr. Jenny Donaldson, Dr. Marquette Hardin, and Dr. Eric Gupta -- and corporate sponsors -- Schering and Sanofi Aventis. PASSED
WHEREAS, with the new Pharma Rules there opens new avenues for funding through industry, including applications for Continuing Education grants, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, these new avenues be explored by the next Grand Council Convention Planning Committee. PASSED
WHEREAS, recognizing brothers with the Golden and Silver Mortar Certificates are an honor and exemplify our motto that "Kappa Psi is for Life", BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Executive Committee consider recognizing brothers who have been with us for 75 years with a Platinum Mortar Certificate. PASSED
WHEREAS, the Grand Council Convention is the most important event in the like of Kappa Psi and, WHEREAS, the Order of Business to be conducted is of great importance to the future of Kappa Psi, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, at all future Grand Council Conventions, the printed Grand Council Convention Program include a detailed outline of events to include, but not limited to, the Order of Business times, places, speakers, and events. This is in addition to any audio/visual used during the sessions. PASSED
WHEREAS, the Duck Tour is a historical symbol of Boston, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the "Duck Bill" be the official noisemaker of the 53rd Grand Council Convention. FAILED
WHEREAS, the Kappa Psi brothers from Michigan get fifteen feet of snow at home and are still freezing in the Grand Ballroom, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, we request more accommodating temperatures in the meeting rooms for future Grand Council Conventions. FAILED
WHEREAS, underage Kappa Psi brothers often have difficulty attending nighttime Kappa Psi events, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Grand Council Convention Planning Committee encourage events to accommodate those brothers who are underage. PASSED
WHEREAS, it appears that the number of new initiates is staying fairly constant, even with the increase in the number of new chapters chartered, and over 50% of our operating budget depends on initiation money and collegiate dues (2004-05 data), BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Executive Committee set up a special committee to look at the top ten chapters regarding the number of new initiates, poll them for their overall rush activities, and combine this information to be made available for the other chapters to help them improve their recruitment of new members, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, this committee present their findings no later than twelve (12) months following the 53rd Grand Council Convention, electronically or via mailings to the collegiate chapters. FAILED
WHEREAS, the free flow of information makes for a better organization, and the minutes of our Executive Committee's meetings are not published, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Executive Director publish online, password protected, a summary of the minutes of our Executive Committee's meetings, to include the interim meeting, except when in Executive Session, no later than thirty (30) days following such meetings. PASSED
WHEREAS, some brothers are attending their first Grand Council Convention, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, voting delegates be prepared for the Grand Council Convention by referring to the Kappa Psi Website for previous Grand Council Convention summaries, such as minutes, legislative changes and Resolutions. FAILED
WHEREAS, the addition of new collegiate and graduate chapters strengthens the brotherhood, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, we acknowledge Delta Omega, Epsilon Gamma, Cleveland Grad, Los Angeles Grad, Louisiana Grad, North Florida Grad, San Francisco Grad, Southeast Florida-Bahamas Grad, and Tampa Grad and welcome them to the Fraternity. PASSED
WHEREAS, Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity encourages responsible behavior, sobriety, and the fostering of high ideals, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, more social opportunities be made available to those brothers who cannot legally partake in activities involving alcoholic beverages and those who do not partake by choice at functions sponsored by Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity. PASSED

Hotel & Convention Registration Rates

Convention Favor(s)

Program of Events

Tuesday, August 7th

8:00am-4:00pm 		Executive Committee Meeting 
9:00am-6:00pm 		Registration 
5:00pm-7:00pm 		Opening General Session I - Grand Ballroom  
7:30pm-10:00pm 		Welcoming Reception 

Wednesday, August 8th 

8:00am-6:00pm 		Registration 
8:00am-9:00am 		Spouse and Children's Breakfast 
8:30am-10:45am 		Second General Session - Grand Ballroom  
10:45am-11:00am		Coffee Break 
11:00am-Noon 		Workshop I  
11:00am-Noon 		Continuing Education I  
1:00pm-4:00pm 		Chapter Sales & Exhibition Fair  
1:00pm-2:00pm 		Workshop II  
1:00pm-2:00pm 		Continuing Education II 
2:00pm-3:00pm 		Workshop III   
2:00pm-3:00pm 		Continuing Education III  
3:00pm-4:00pm 		Workshop IV  
3:00pm-4:00pm 		Continuing Education IV  
6:30pm-8:00pm 		Graduate/Benefactor Reception - Back Bay A  
8:00pm-10:00pm 		Ice Cream Social - Back Bay A & B  

Thursday, August 9th 

8:00am-Noon 		Registration 
8:30am-11:30am 		Third General Session - Grand Ballroom  
10:00am Coffee 		Break 
12:30pm-2:00pm 		Scholarship Luncheon - Back Bay A & B  
2:00pm-2:30pm 		53rd GCC Group Photograph 
2:30pm-			Free time 
6:00pm-			Round Table Discussion - Back Bay Complex  
8:00pm-10:00pm 		GCD Reception 

Friday, August 10th 

8:00am-1:00am 		Registration 
8:00am-8:30am 		Breakfast - Liberty A  
8:30am-10:00am 		Fourth General Session - Grand Ballroom  
10:00am-11:30am		Legislative Hearing - Grand Ballroom  
Noon-1:00pm 		Workshop V 
Noon- 			Foundation Golf Tournament/Dinner - Brookline Golf Club  
Noon-			Free time 

Saturday, August 11th 

8:00am-11:00am 		Registration 
8:00am-8:30am 		Breakfast 
8:30am-10:30am 		Continuing Education V  
8:30am-11:30am 		Fifth General Session - Grand Ballroom  
11:30am-1:00pm 		Lunch on your own 
1:00pm-5:00pm 		Sixth General Session/Election & voting - Grand Ballroom  
7:00pm-8:00pm 		Alpha Reception - Liberty Complex  
8:00pm-Midnight		128th Anniversary Banquet - Grand Ballroom  

Sunday, August 12th 

9:00am-5:00pm 		Executive Committee Meeting - Beacon A

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	** Denotes the Chairperson(s)
Continuing Education	Eric Gupta**, Scott Long
Credentials	Mike Sherry**, Sandra Johnson, Jean Starvaggi
Golf Tournament	John Grossomanides**
Parliamentarian	David Dunson
Legislative	Rebecca Fahrenbruch**
Program	Scott Long**, Taffiney Sherril
Raffle	Mike Starvaggi**, Tracy Anderson-Haag, Paul Cyprus, Rebecca Fahrenbruch, Jennifer Given, Christopher Miller, Erin Walsh
Registration	Taffiney Sherril**, Robert Magarian
Resolutions	Bonita Rathi, Meghan Sullivan , William Anctil, Lindsey Ghiringhelli, Kurtis Brandt, April Middendorf, Elizabeth Poole, Adele Reichel, William Shealy, Derek Stranton, Kyle Zaffino
Secretary	Scott Long
Slideshow	Cameron Van Dyke**, Kristl Tom

Grand Regent	Grand Vice Regent
Lawrence Brown Sean Higgins David Maszkiewicz⁴	Rebecca Fahrenbruch Claudio Faria E. Ben Welch
Grand Counselor	Grand Historian
Louis Diorio Claudio Faria Andrew Frasco E. Ben Welch³	Peter Brody Louis Diorio Kali Weaver Melissa O'Neill Cameron Van Dyke Daniel Welch
Grand Ritualist	Graduate Member at Large
Michael Cournoyer Eric Gupta Kali Weaver³ Matthew Lacroix Melissa O'Neill	Peter Brody Michael Cournoyer John O'Dwyer Cameron Van Dyke⁴ Daniel Welch
Collegiate Member at Large
Sanaz Farhadian Brian MacDonald Christopher Miller

Frank H. Eby Award	Brian MacDonald (Beta Epsilon)
Grand Council Deputy Award	Peter Brody (Gamma Iota)
Frank H. Eby Scholarship Tray Award	2006: Beta Kappa 2007: Delta Rho
Nicholas W. Fenney Industry Scholarship Award	2006: Gamma Iota 2007: Epsilon
William R. Smith Most Improved Chapter	Beta Lambda
Rho Chapter won the 2006 William R. Smith Most Improved Chapter Award.

	Advanced Registration	On-site Registration
Collegiates	$200	$250
Graduates	$250	$300
Spouses	$200	$250
Children	$65	$80

Sheraton Boston	Special Daily Hotel Rates
Singles	$179
Doubles	$189
Club	$229
Suites	$283.50