Announcements

Welcome to the New Atlantic Province Kappa Psi Website

SUMMER ASSEMBLY 2024

"Written in the Stars"

Open to ALL Brothers

A variety of workshops planned by our province development committee will be offered that include round table discussions, bonding opportunities, and more.

For graduate brothers a CE and graduate reception will be provided. We will have social events on Friday, May 31st and Saturday, June 1st at night.

Specific information about these activities will be released as the event approaches. See the attached agenda for information regarding the scheduling of these activities.

Registration Form
Please fill out the following form to register. The early bird deadline is May 1st and the form will be open until May 13th. Send any questions regarding payment to the contacts listed on the form. Other questions may be sent to me at atlantic.province.vicesatrap@gmail.com.

Registration costs are as follows:
Collegiate Brothers:
$80 Early-Bird Registration
$90 Late Registration

Graduate Brothers and Guests:
$90 Early-Bird Registration
$100 Late Registration

Delegate/Proxy Forms: Please fill out one form per chapter and have it submitted by May 17th at 11:59pm.

Delegate/Proxy Form

Frank H. Eby Award Nominations

Now is the time to recognize those students that have gone above and beyond for your members and school by nominating them for the 2024 Frank H. Eby Award.

This is Kappa Psi’s most prestigious award given to collegiate members. It is awarded to the Collegiate member who has contributed the most to Kappa Psi.

Nomination Criteria:
Each collegiate chapter may nominate one (1) member.
Nominee must be an active member of a Collegiate Chapter for the school term 2023-2024 or an alumni member up to one year after graduation.
Nominee biographical information submitted
Letters of support required from the following: Chapter Regent, Grand Council Deputy or Faculty Advisor, Dean
Optional to submit additional letters of support
The Frank H. Eby Award committee evaluates each candidate and selects the winner. The award will be presented at the 61^st Grand Council Convention (GCC) in Cleveland, Ohio and consists of a plaque and monetary award of $250. It is recommended the nominated members attend GCC but it is not required.

61st Kappa Psi GCC

"Inspire the Present, Ignite the Future"

Wednesday, July 24 through Saturday July 27, 2024

Opening Session will be Wednesday late afternoon; Closing Anniversary Banquet will be Saturday Night

GCC will be held at the Hotel Cleveland

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Registration pricing for the 61^st GCC is as follows:

· Early Registration -> until 5/15/2024

· Late Registration -> until 6/25/2024

All registration will end on June 25th. No onsite registration will be available.

Collegiate Registration

Early Registration: $350

Late Registration: $475

Graduate Registration

Early Registration: $550

Late Registration: $600

Guest Registration - 13 yo+

Early Registration: $400

Late Registration: $425

Children age 5-12 years will be $150, and children <5 years will be free. It is important that registrants be categorized correctly at the time of registration as this will affect what is included in their registration.

Registration is non-refundable. Included on the registration page is the tentative agenda and frequently asked GCC questions. More information will be forthcoming on the Kappa Psi website.

More Details

The Hotel

Renaissance Cleveland Hotel

To be rebranded in Spring 2024 as the Hotel Cleveland- An Autograph Collection Hotel (remains a Marriott Property)
All meeting spaces and guest rooms will be renovated
Room Rates: $174/night (Suites start at $269/night)
- Click Here to Book Hotel rooms. Group rates are available from 7/20-7/31 with limited rooms available outside of the official GCC dates. (Note: These dates are the default arrival/departure dates on the reservation website. You will need to change to accommodate your arrival/departure date).
Self Parking: $20/day

Arriving into Cleveland
Closest Airport: Cleveland International Airport (14 miles)
Train: Amtrak Station (2 miles)
Bus: (1 mile)

Reminder: Each Collegiate Chapter will receive a travel stipend for one delegate to attend. The total reimbursed cost for each Chapter will be released by The Central Office

Delegate and Proxy Forms

Delegate and Proxy forms are available to be completed either electronically in the Kappa Psi Portal or paper copies (to be mailed or emailed following the form directions) are also available on the GCC website and attached to this communication. Forms are due to The Central Office by June 24^th, 2024. ‘How To’ guides on delegate and proxy form submissions via the portal are available on the Kappa Psi Website.

Chapter Sales

Looking to raise some money? Looking for some new Kappa Psi Swag? The Chapter Sales event will return in Cleveland! Information regarding how to participate will be released in the future! (Can also be put on Atlantic Province Fundraising Website) [Must have Correct Licensing]

Opening Social Event

After the opening reception Wednesday, keep the networking going at the Kappa Psi exclusive event at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Enjoy the exhibits while connecting with Brothers and guests!

Student Poster Presentations

Join us for the third edition of the Kappa Psi Student Poster Session at the 61st Grand Council Convention! The poster session provides the opportunity for students to showcase their involvement with chapter projects, philanthropy events, advocacy activities, clinical research, and more!

All poster presentations will be assigned a graduate mentor who will provide feedback during the session. Outstanding poster presentations will be recognized in multiple categories. Poster sign ups can be completed using this form: Student Poster Presentation Sign Up

Important Dates:

· May 31 - Initial poster interest deadline

· June 7 - Notification of accepted posters

· July 1 - Final poster submission materials, including abstract summary, due

· July 25 (evening) - 61st GCC Student Poster Session

Presenter Expectations:

· Complete this initial interest form and submit final materials by specified deadlines

· If multiple students participated in a project, only 1 submission needs to be completed. The person completing the submission form will serve as the primary contact person for all communications related to the session and will be responsible for accuracy of information and submission of all poster materials.

· Presenters must be present at their poster during the entirety of the session. For posters with more than 1 author/presenter, at least 1 person must be present during the session.

· Be prepared to provide a summary of their project and answer questions

Questions: Contact Jami Schell (jamischell@gmail.com) or Trisha Miller (oefingert@gmail.com)