Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity Inc. will be hosting the 57th Grand Council Convention (GCC) in Denver, Colorado. The details are as follows:
Who: Kappa Psi Brothers, Significant Others, and Children
When: August 4th -8th 2015
Where: Denver Marriott City Center
Why: This is your opportunity to meet and network with Brothers across the U.S., Canada, and the Bahamas, attend professional and fraternal workshops, learn about our great Fraternity, vote on legislative changes that could affect your Chapter or Province, and vote for your new International Executive Committee. There will be plenty of fellowship events as well. Spouses, significant others, and children will have special programming. Attending GCC is a life changing experience – Just ask anyone that has been to one!
The city of Denver is the capital of the state of Colorado. It offers many outdoor activities, trendy restaurants (for all you foodies!), quality shopping and entertainment on 16th street mall, and spectacular views of the mountains. The city is 5,280 feet, which is exactly 1 mile high, above sea level. This lends itself to the nickname, "The Mile-High City". The average temperature in August is 86 degrees F with sunny days, comfortable nights, and relatively low humidity. We have planned some quality events such as residency, fellowship, and supervisor workshops, fun receptions, and a Colorado Rockies game! Unique to this GCC, we will be hosting a "Leaders and Legends of Kappa Psi" panel. This is a once in a lifetime event where you will be able to meet Past Grand Regents and Past Executive Directors. This is your opportunity to learn the history of our great Fraternity in an open and LIVE forum. Join the Brotherhood in Denver as we reach new heights!
Registration includes the Opening Reception, Workshops, Scholarship and Awards Luncheon, Colorado Rockies Game, GCD Luncheon (GCDs only), Graduate/Benefactor Reception (Graduates and Benefactors only), Afternoon Brown Palace Tea (Guests only), Alpha Reception,135th Anniversary Banquet, GCC favors, and memories that will last a lifetime!
The 57th GCC will be held at the Denver Marriott City Center in downtown Denver, just 2 1/2 blocks from the popular 16th street mall district.
Room Rates: Single/Double Occupancy - $169/night, Triple/Quadruple Occupancy - $179/night
Please Note: There are a LIMITED number of contracted hospitality suites (regular suites) and executive king rooms. These rooms are not available via the hotel link below. Should you be interested in securing a negotiated hospitality suite or an executive king room, please email me at Lradha15@gmail.com at your earliest. These negotiated rooms will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
In addition, if you are planning to register for excursions (which I hope you all do!) on Monday, 8/3 and/or Tuesday, 8/4, please secure your guest room first for Sunday, 8/2 and/or Monday, 8/3.
Travel Information: If you are driving to Denver, valet parking is available at the hotel for $37/night. Other parking garages are available close to the hotel for $14+/night with no in/out privileges.
If flying into Denver International Airport, Supershuttle is your best bet. The cost is $22/one way or $40/roundtrip. Cabs run around $50/one way.
Important Documents: Delegate and Proxy Forms must be postmarked to The Central Office by July 4, 2015. These forms will be available at a later date.
57th Grand Council Convention - TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Monday, August 3, 2015
Excursions (Optional Add-ons - full day rafting/ziplining, 1/2 day ziplining, or 1/2 day rafting). Weight and age restrictions may apply. Please read descriptions on the registration page and associated webpage prior to signing up.
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
9am - 5pm - Registration
10am-2pm - Executive Committee Pre-Convention Meeting
10am - 5pm Excursion - (Optional Add-on - 1/2 day Denver Mountain Parks Tour)
7pm-10pm - Opening Reception
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
8am - 11:30am - Registration
8am - 9am - Continuing Education
8am - 10am - Spouse/Child Breakfast
9am -10am - Workshop - "Standing Out for the Right Reasons: Strategies and Secrets for Success in the Hunt for Residency and Post-Graduate Employment" - Adam Gregg, Pharm.D., BCPS and Deanna McDanel, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCACP
9am - 10am - Workshop TBD
10:15am - 11:15am - Workshop: Industry/Fellowship Panel Discussion
10:15am - 11:15am - Workshop: Supervisor Panel
11:15am-12pm - Province Affairs Board Meeting with the Grand Regent (All Province Satraps are invited)
Noon - Depart for Coors Field - Colorado Rockies vs. Seattle Mariners @1:10pm
6:30pm - 8:30pm - Graduate/Benefactor Reception
Thursday, August 6, 2015
8am - 9am - Continuing Education
9:15am - 11:30am - General Session I
Noon - 2pm - Scholarship and Awards Luncheon
2:15pm - Group Picture
3pm- 5:30pm - General Session II
7:45pm - 9:15pm - Chapter Sales/Exhibitor Hall/Career Roundtable
Friday, August 7, 2015
8am - 9am - Continuing Education
9:15am - 12pm - General Session III
12pm - 1:30pm - Grand Council Deputy (GCD) Luncheon
12pm - 1:30pm - Advisory Committee Luncheon
2pm - 4pm - Spouse/Child (age appropriate) Afternoon Tea - Brown Palace Hotel
3pm - 5pm - "Leaders and Legends in Kappa Psi" Forum
6pm - 9pm - Province Caucus
9pm - 12am - Foundation Poker Tournament
Saturday, August 8, 2015
7am - 8am - Continuing Education
8:15am - 12pm - General Session IV
1:30pm - 5pm - General Session V
6pm - 7pm - Alpha Reception
7pm - 11pm - Closing Banquet
Sunday, August 9, 2015
9am-3pm - Executive Committee Post-Convention Meeting