S.P.A.M.--Special Project Assistance Monies

  1. This project is conducted jointly by the North Central District Chapters of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma.
  2. This grant is targeted for, but not limited to, smaller chapters. The grant is to start a project, or assist in the completion of an existing project that benefits the entire band program and is outside the realm of administrative fiscal responsibility.
  3. All chapters wishing to apply for the district funds should complete the SPAM Financial Needs Form (in Appendix D) and send copies to all the district officers, the district Governor(s) and the Tau Beta Sigma district Counselor(s).
  4. There is neither a minimum nor a maximum of awards each year. The deadline for submission is March 1. The maximum allotment is $600. Any excess money from the allotments after the deadline will be placed in a discretionary fund which will be used by the district officers as needed.
  5. The projects will be reviewed by a committee composed of a quorum of the Tau Beta Sigma district officers and a quorum of the Kappa Kappa Psi district officers, according to the following criteria:
  6. Proposals will be considered in the order they are received. All moneys will be allocated by a decision of the aforementioned committee.
  7. Upon approval of the committee, a contract will be sent to the applicant. This contract, when signed, will bind the chapter to the project.
  8. A halfway point progress report summarizing the current progress must be sent to both district Secretary/Treasurers. At the following district convention, recipients should present a short, written overview of the completed project to each delegate. (Photograph or visual aid should be included if possible) This district should be able to see how their moneys are being spent by the use of the follow-up letter sent to the National Officers, articles submitted to the KADENZA and the chapter presentations given at district convention.
  9. Each funded school must sign the SPAM contract. To be valid, the North Central District Governor(s) and Counselor(s), treasurers and chapter sponsor(s) must also sign. This form will be sent out 30 days (one month) after convention.

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Last Update: January 28, 2000