Greetings, fellow members of Lambda Kappa Sigma!

The 41st LKS Biennial Convention in Pittsburgh is just a short time away. I urge you to check the website frequently to review the meeting agenda and keep up with all the wonderful events that are planned. We are so fortunate to have three chapters working hard as host chapters to make this convention the most amazing event ever! The members of Delta collegiate, Tau collegiate, and Tau alumni have been working very closely with Joan Rogala and Kathy Uy to nail down all the details necessary to make your time in Pittsburgh both productive and enjoyable.

To those who are attending, your Grand Council members and I look forward to meeting each and every one of you. If you are unable to attend this year, check out the website following the meeting for all the news and photos of the events. And please plan to join us next year in Detroit! Preliminary plans are already under way, and there will be some new and fun activities to peak your interest.

I would like to take this opportunity to recognize Nu Chapter at Drake University in Des Moines. I traveled - unannounced- to Des Moines in May, on Mother's Day Weekend, to participate in the first ever LKS sponsored "HOPE waLKS" 5k walk/run to raise money for Project HOPE. During only the third year as an active chapter, they undertook this major project, including gathering sponsors, obtaining permits, insurance and security, making T-shirts (including an amazing logo!), and doing on-line sign-ups for participants and donations. Despite what felt like sub-zero temperatures and a brisk wind, the participants (see photo) in the event had a great time, and $1700 was donated to Project HOPE through these efforts. Please join me in congratulating these innovative young professionals! In addition, I would like to urge all chapters to consider duplicating their efforts. I have a vision of this becoming an LKS signature event, one that will be held at every campus that is home to an LKS chapter. Imagine the exposure of the LKS Brand. Imagine the expanded opportunity to educate the public about the great work done by Project HOPE as well. Look for more information in upcoming fraternity publications.

We look forward to hearing about all the successes of our chapters. I am very proud of the work that has gone into convention preparations, and I feel confident that all fraternity members will benefit from the work to be accomplished and the many new friendships that will be forged, and the old friendships that will become stronger with each passing event.

Fraternally, Sharon Brown, R.Ph. - Grand President & Lamb for Life

LKS Nu Chapter

HOPE WaLKS Event