During this and the months to come, I will address each of the seven areas of interest within our Strategic Organizational Plan. Let's begin with Communications and Growth . . .

Communications
Clear and timely communication is important for any organization. In addition to this web site, three publications are produced for the LKS membership: the Blue & Gold Triangle, Alumni News, and LinKS. A new issue of the Blue & Gold Triangle was published on March 1st - you should have received it by now. New issues of the Alumni News and LinKS are also available - just click on the publication you wish to view for online access to these publications. Each of these publications has evolved and improved as members provide valuable input, so keep those suggestions coming!

Growth
Growing anything, whether a job, a family, or an organization, takes a great deal of planning and careful nurturing. Our plans include the development of new and reactivated collegiate and alumni chapters - the foundation of our strength. We further plan to recapture "lost lambs" whom we have lost contact with over the years. And finally, we plan to cultivate new and existing relationships with our industry sponsors. As a committed member, you can contribute to the ongoing nurturing of LKS through active involvement and the payment of your annual membership dues.

In March, many of our members and friends attended the LKS Member Dessert Reception held during the APhA meeting in San Diego. The gathering demonstrated the strength of our Fraternity and the enthusiasm of our members. It was a pleasure to meet many of you for the first time and to reconnect with old friends. That kind of personal communication is what binds us as sisters in LKS, and as we are bound - one to the other - we grow as individuals, professionals and ultimately, a meaningful organization.

Until next time . . .

Jennifer Rhodes
LKS Grand President and Lamb for Life 

       2008 Recruitment Boot Camp Applications are now available!

Click Here for an application form. Click Here for program details.

       Chapter Achievement Awards Info

Intro, Overview and Grading Rubric

Upcoming Deadlines for CollegiateChapters             Check out the requirements for keeping your chapter in good standing. Click Here.

2008 Biennial Convention Something To Talk About!
Convention 2008 takes place in Savannah, Georgia, August 6-10, 2008. You can download the registration form or register online. Are you still unsure about attending? Check out the advance schedule of events. This meeting will definitely be "Something to Talk About"! Click here for details.

            2008 Graduates            Staying involved, especially for graduating student members, can be challenging. To help keep you connected, please let LKS know of any changes in your mailing and email addresses your telephone numbers and your marital status. That way, you will stay connected to your Fraternity. To make any such changes, please complete a MMIS Form. Once you have updated your information, your first year of Alumni Dues in LKS are Free!

              Alumni Dues Are Due!       Dues statements were recently mailed to alumni chapters and alumni members-at-large for payment during the month of April. If you haven't already done so, please send in your alumni dues payment today. And thank you for helping LKS to grow!    Click here for details.

  Educational Trust         Congratulations to our Educational Grant recipients!