NewsNotes On-line

NewsNotes On-Line
Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma Electronic Newsletter
Volume 1, Number 4
April 12, 2000
http://www.kkytbs.org

IN THIS ISSUE:

Immediate Job Openings at National Headquarters
Chapter Addresses on the new Web Based Service
TBS Guide to Leadership Education now on HQ Web site
Report Chapter Officer Changes
Reminders

1.  Job Opening at the NHQ

The HQs National Accountant, Debbie Farris, has just accepted a new position with another firm and has regretfully submitted her resignation.  We have just announced an immediate opening for this position in our local newspapers, and the National Councils wish to inform all members of KKPsi & TBS of that vacancy as well.  The advertisement reads as follows:
 

"Immediate Opening:  Full-time Bookkeeper/Financial Assistant position;
includes Accounts Payable, Payroll, Financial Reports, Experience with
QuickBooks Pro required.  Monthly salary (based on experience) plus
benefits.  Letter of application with resume and references now being
accepted until position is filled.  FAX (405)372-2363 or mail to KKPsi &
TBS National Headquarters, PO Box 849, Stillwater, OK  74076-0849."

If you are interested in this position or have any questions, please give us a call at 800-543-6505.

2.  Every Chapter now has a permanent e-mail account!

We are in the final steps of setting up individual chapter email accounts for every chapter in KKPsi and TBS.  The accounts will be similar to the following:  thetabeta@kkpsi.org or alphamu@tbsigma.org. Two-letter chapters such as the Mu chapter of KKPsi or TBS will look like "mukky@kkpsi.org" or  "xitbs@tbsigma.org," because of the software, which requires as least three characters in the user id of the email address.  We will have a generic password for all accounts in order for the officers of each chapter to claim that account.  At that time, you will be able to establish your own password for your chapter's account.

We have just completed that process for all District Officers, and according to tests we've conducted, the process is working well!  Our objective is to have a permanent chapter account for all, so that we may communicate with you efficiently, quickly, and economically (read that FREE).  I'm sure we won't be sending email to you on a daily basis, but your National Councils, District Governors & Counselors, and District Officers will have the ability to send you information as well, so it is important that each chapter has someone designated to check the mail on a regular basis.

KKPsi is ready now, and all KKPsi chapters may claim their individual accounts by using chapter name as the user id, and the generic password:  bohmokvosky.  TBS should be ready today, and the generic password is wavahenry.  We strongly request that only chapter officers claim the account, and please, claim only your chapter's account!  Be sure to change your password once you have logged in!

If you have any questions or problems, email  feedback@kkpsi.org or feedback@tbsigma.org, and info the HQs at kkytbs@kkytbs.org.

3. Report Chapter Officer Changes adapted from a listserve email from Deb Eakins, NED Governor

Deb Eakins sent out a timely reminder to KKPsi chapters over the listserve, and it is appropriate to share it will all members of KKPsi & TBS.  Please help us all keep good data with respect to those member selected to lead each of our chapters.   Her article follows, and thanks Deb...

"It looks like it is that time of year again.  I'm seeing many new officer announcements on the list.   With the changing of the guard the potential for communication problems increases.  If folks don't know who the new president/contact person is you may/may not get information.

Once your election results are in please take a moment to fill out the chapter officer change form on-line at http://www.kkytbs.org/offchange.htm

Also take a moment to send a note to your district council members and governor(s) [counselor(s)] for their files.  This simple step enables more effective communication.    When possible send a note to the other chapters in your district as well.  Posting the change info to the listserve is great, but doesn't always hit the target for folks who may not have a brother [or sister] in the chapter on the list.

4. TBS Guide to Leadership Education
Mike McMurtrey, our National Publications Manager, has just set up the TBS Guide to Leadership Education as a downloadable file from the HQ website.  This document was compiled primarily by Chaundra Zelinski, TBS CFR, and we hope it proves to be helpful.

You will need Acrobat Reader on your PC or MAC in order to view this document.  It is available for free from the following URL: http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/main.html  

5.  REMINDERS:

Spring issue of THE PODIUM is in the mail this week.  We have changed printers and this is the first issue prepared by Mike McMurtrey.  We hope you like to look.  Please be on the lookout for your shipment, and let the National HQs know if you do not receive yours by April 21st.

Effective immediately, NewsNotes On-Line and the 1999 National Convention Minutes are available from the National Headquarters Homepage.  Click on the Updates and Announcements Tab, and you will be able to view, print, or download at your leisure.  The Minutes are in a
PDF Format, which requires Adobe Acrobat Viewer, also available for download at the same location.
 
Initiate Registration Reports
Many chapters are completing the Spring Initiate Season in time to get your new Active Members ready for District Convention.  REMEMBER, you have 30 days following the Initiation Date to submit your Initiate Report to the National Headquarters and avoid the Late Fees!

Applications accepted beginning June 1, 2000 for the First National Intercollegiate Marching Band French Riviera Tour, June 26 to July 5, 2002.

The National Membership Services Coordinator, Dixie Mosier-Greene, just sent out the annual "No Initiates Letter" to chapters who had not submitted any initiates to the HQ this academic year.  If you just sent us your Initiate Registration Form, it may have crossed in the mail, so email hqsec@kkytbs.org for verification.

All TBS Scholarship Applications must be postmarked by June 1, 2000. Copies of the applications may be found in the TBS Chapter Operations.
 

DISTRICT LEADERS:  PLEASE BE SURE TO FORWARD THIS NEWSLETTER TO YOUR RESPECTIVE CHAPTERS TO THE BEST OF YOUR ABILITY!