Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma

 
Electronic Newsletter

Volume 7, Number 4
February 23, 2006

http://www.kkytbs.org

    KKPsi Installs New Chapter
University of Arizona Memorial Concert for KKPsi Past National President
Conn-Selmer University Scholarships for KKPsi & TBS
Important Announcements & Dates to Remember

1. Kappa Kappa Psi Installs New Chapter Brothers,

On behalf of the Kappa Kappa Psi National Council, it is a distinct pleasure to announce the installation of the Lambda Xi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi, Chapter # 278 at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana. The Installation took place this past Sunday on the Southeastern Louisiana University Campus.

Attending the Installation were members of several chapters including: Beta Gamma, Delta Sigma, Eta Xi, Theta Phi, and Iota Upsilon. As well, we were joined by families, friends, and fellow band members of our new Brothers of Lambda Xi.

Thanks to the Beta Gamma Chapter of Louisiana State University for serving as the sponsoring chapter, and Burt Daigle for serving as the
advising person for Lambda Xi. Both did an outstanding job in shaping this exciting new addition to our National Brotherhood.

Lambda Xi is the first Kappa Kappa Psi chapter to be installed in the 2005-2007 Biennium.

Please congratulate and welcome the charter members of Lambda Xi!

Amanda Gautreau
Amy Adams
Heidi Schindler
Catherine Hooks
Joel Vogt
Aimee Guidry
Chanel Franks

Their director of bands: Dr. Glen Hemberger
And their sponsor: Mr. Jeff Vaughn

It was an honor to serve as Lambda Xi's Installing Officer. Thanks to everyone for an outstanding day of fellowship!

AEA

Malinda

Malinda M. Matney, Ph.D.
National Vice President for Colonization and Membership
Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity

2. University of Arizona Honors KKPsi Past National President, Jack Lee
by Al Sergel, KKPsi Board of Trustees

There will be a Memorial Concert honoring Jack Lee this Sunday Feb 26th at 3:00pm in Centennial Hall on the UA campus. The concert will be by the Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony in a Sousa style format featuring music of Jack Lee and also his favorite pieces. Including opening with Festive Overture and closing with Symphony No.5 of Shostakovich. The concert is free and open to the public.

In addition there will be a Jack Lee Memorial luncheon from 12:30-2:30 hosted the local KKY and TBS chapters in the North Ballroom of the student union. It is too late to rsvp but if interested contact Stacey Garcia 520 405-8553 or Karly Mitchell 520 820-2914

All proceeds go to the Jack Lee Bear Down Endowment

You can make a gift to the above endowment by sending a check to
UAF/Jack Lee Endowment
PO Box 21004
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ 85721

3. KKPsi & TBS Partner with Conn-Selmer University for 2006

Brothers & Sisters, for several years, we have partnered with Conn-Selmer University by providing our members with the opportunity to apply for travel scholarships to participate in an exceptional music educational program, hosted by our good friend and colleague, Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser! KKPsi & TBS, each, will provide two $200 travel scholarships to our members who are accepted into the program. Specific details for applying for our travel scholarships will be provided on request to the National Executive Director at hqned@kkytbs.org.

Any serious music education professional or aspiring music ed major should consider this terrific program!! Conn-Selmer University offers two tracks of study: a collegiate track for any music education college student, and a track for directors in the profession. Information about Conn-Selmer University 2006 follows below.


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CONN-SELMER UNIVERSITY
January 26, 2006

"If you are serious about becoming a music educator and making an impact on the lives of your students, you need to attend Conn-Selmer University."
Dr. Charles T. Menghini
President
VanderCook College of Music

Enroll online today at www.connselmeru.com.

TOP 5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND CSU 2006

1) The opportunity to work in an intimate setting with the top leaders in the profession, including Dr. David Circle, President of MENC, Dr. Lynn Brinckmeyer, MENC President-Elect, and a nationally recognized faculty of today's experts, all led by Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser, Executive Director of Conn-Selmer's Education Division.

2) The CSU participants share a common spirit-of-mission about the importance of music making and music learning. The contagious atmosphere is charged with a collective desire for positive growth and development.

3) The opportunity to work one-on-one with leading industry members and discover the information that will serve as the foundation for your career structure.

4) The event is a golden opportunity to network with the key people in the music education and music industry communities. Several alums have found jobs because of the contacts that they made while at CSU.

5) The CSU curriculum is designed to bring you the most efficient and effective professional "tools of the trade." You will receive a bountiful library of information tailored to support you in developing a successful program.

PRICING STRUCTURE
CSU 2006's pricing structure: Registration Fee + Housing Fee = What You Pay.

Original Price:
Registration Fee: $99
Housing:
Dorm: $0
Off-Campus Hotel: $100
The Morris Inn: $150

Why is The Morris Inn more expensive than the other hotels? The Morris Inn is our first-class hotel accommodation located across the street from the Conn-Selmer University site.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT:
Katie Boruvka
kboruvka@conn-selmer.com
Conn-Selmer University Coordinator
Phone: 574.523.0620
Toll Free: 800.348.7426 ext. 1620
Fax: 574.295.5405
Conn-Selmer, Inc.
P.O. Box 310
Elkhart, IN 46515


4. Important Announcements & Dates to Remember!

Don't forget that our TBS & KKPsi online malls (1,000+ merchants). Each purchase you make generates important revenue for us. Go to www.kkytbs.org/OnlineMall.asp to enter your online mall of savings and convenience. Happy Shopping!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Make your plans to attend your District Convention this spring!! Everyone WILL need your membership card to participate. You don't have to call HQs to get a card!!! Just go to the national HQ webpage at www.kkytbs.org/forms.html, and look for the Replacement Membership Card link at www.kkytbs.org/forms/ReplShingleCardOrderForm.pdf. Don't wait until the last second....

Specific information for any event below is available from our organizational websites & on each district's webpage. Contact the National HQs or your district officers if you have questions!

DATES:

March 3-5
MWD Convention in Ames, Iowa
Hosted by the Iowa State University Chapters:
Iota Omega Chapter of KKPsi & the Theta Xi Chapter of TBS

March 17-19
NED Convention in Petersburg, Virginia
Hosted by the Virginia State University Chapters:
Zeta Psi Chapter of KKPsi and the Epsilon Rho Chapter of TBS

March 24-26
NCD Convention in Huntington, West Virginia
Hosted by the Marshall University Chapter:
Zeta Lambda Chapter of KKPsi

March 24-26
SED Convention in Greenville, South Carolina
Hosted by Clemson University:
Kappa Beta Chapter of KKPsi

March 31 - April 2
WD Convention in Ontario, California
Hosted by the University of California at Los Angeles Chapters
Psi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi and the Epsilon Kappa Chapter of TBS

April 15
Applications due for TBS National Chapter Field Representative

April 21-23
SWD Convention in Lubbock, Texas
Hosted by the Texas Tech University Chapters:
Alpha Omicron Chapter of KKPsi & the Beta Chapter of TBS

June 17
KKPsi Leadership Symposium Session #1
Louisville, Kentucky

July 8
KKPsi Leadership Symposium Session #2
Dallas, Texas

July 19-23
Summer National Council Meeting in Stillwater, Oklahoma

July 21-23
District Leadership Conference in Stillwater, Oklahoma


ATTN: District Governors/Counselors/Officers/Chapter Presidents...

Please ensure widest possible delivery to all chapters, colonies & members in your respective districts!
The idea of this electronic newsletter is to be able to quickly and efficiently send out information to every individual member. Therefore, it is up to the District Leaders to appoint someone to be responsible for forwarding each issue to all chapters or Chapter Presidents in their district. Chapter Leaders ensure every member of your chapter receives it! Please help us to communicate to the individual member!

All NewsNotes On-Line issues are available on-line at http://www.kkytbs.org/newsnotes.html.

Many thanks,

Lt Col Alan L. Bonner, USAF (Ret.)
National Executive Director
Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma
National Band Fraternity & Sorority
http://www.kkytbs.org
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