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Can I share something from my hubby's fraternity with you?
My husband is a member of a pharmaceutical fraternity, Kappa Psi. They are celebrating 125 years this year. Go Kappa Psi! Today we recieved the latest edition of the fraternity magazine. The Grand Regent - their highest office, has a column in each issue.
I felt his article would not only be applicable to Kappa Psi, but to AOII and to every fraternity and sorority out there. The article follows:
IMAGE: Yours, Mine and Ours
Have you ever looked in the mirror and viewed the image you present? Take a look. Take a long look, deep look at your image and superimpose the image of Kappa Psi. Whether you want to accept it or not, you are the public image of our Fraternity. You and I represent Kappa Psi in our appearance, our actions, our deeds, and our words. Because of this, we must be ever mindful in all we say and do, not only to our brothers, but to deans, faculty members, classmates, and the pubic.
As Grand Regent, I'm asking every brother, undergraduate and graduate, to examine how he or she represents the image of Kappa Psi. Do you respect the opinons of others? Are you sensitive to how others view your actions? When you wear Kappa Psi jewelry or a shirt that identifies you as a brother, do you hold yourself to a higher standard of conduct? You should. If you are viewed negatively, that image translates to all of Kappa Psi. If you've had too much to drink, if you use profanity, or if you make fun of others, you are casting doubt on our good name.
As we celebrate 125 years as a fraternity, I am aware that our good name and reputation have survived and thrived for a long time. Many brothers have worked tirelessly to promote our good image. In just one action, individuals and chapters can destroy the hard work of brothers who came before them. It is the responsibility of every brother to protect and promote our good image.
A good indication as to the appropriateness of your actions or words is to ask yourself the following questons: Would my mother approve? Would Grand Regent Tony Palmieri be proud to call me his brother if he knew this?
As a Grand Officer, I must be especially cognizant of my own actions. By necessity, all of your Grand Officers must hold themselves to an even higher standard of conduct. We must provide a positive example for you to follow. If we haven't, then we have failed you.
I suggest to you, my brothers, that when you look in the mirror, remember that all of Kappa Psi relies on you to present a positive image of our beloved Fraternity.
As always, I am proud and humbled to be your Grand Regent.
Anthony Palmieri III
Grand Regent
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