NewsNotes On-line

NewsNotes On-Line
Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma Electronic Newsletter
Volume 2, Number 8
April 20, 2001
http://www.kkytbs.org

NEWSFLASH: New Kappa Kappa Psi Chapters Installed
Tau Beta Sigma Announces Board Of Trustees Openings
Kappa Kappa Psi 2001 National Convention Updated Committee Information
On-Line Registration Available for National Convention
Many Chapters Have Not Reported New Initiates


1. Kappa Tau Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi Installed at the University of South Florida by Scott Stowell, Board of Trustees, KappaKappa Psi

It is my pleasure to announce the installation of chapter #259, the Kappa Tau Chapter at the University of South Florida. The installation took place on Friday, April 13th at 9:00 p.m. on the USF campus.

We had a wonderful turnout of brothers and guests. Brothers traveled from Florida State University and the University of Central Florida. We had an alumnus from Gamma Xi from the University of Maryland and 2 local band directors who are alumni from the now inactive Alpha Sigma Chapter at the University of Tampa. We had many other guests including the USF Phi Mu Alpha Chapter and moms and dads too. Chris Haughee, one of the SED Governors was also in attendance. Over all approximately 75-90 people attended.

Congratulations to the Alpha Eta Chapter at the University of Florida for their outstanding job as advising chapter and their wonderful performance of the installation ceremony. More kudos to them for being well prepared and starting on time!

Please welcome our 17 new Brothers of Kappa Tau into our National Fraternity

Congratulations Kappa Tau!

AEA,
Scott Stowell
National President 1997-1999
Board of Trustees


2. Delta Eta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi installed at Pittsburg State University by Al Sergel, National Vice President for Professional
Relations

It is my pleasure to announce the re-installation of chapter #103, the Delta Eta Chapter at Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas. The installation took place on Saturday, April 14th at 2:30 p.m. on the PSU
campus.

We had a wonderful turnout of brothers both active and alumni. They traveled from the University of Kansas, Kansas State University, SouthwestMissouri State University, Emporia State University, Northeastern Oklahoma A &M, Northwest Missouri State University and Wichita State University.

We had many other distinguished guests including Tim Greenwell, Past National President, Derrick Mills, current KKY CFR, Michelle Kincheloe, theMWD Governor, Denali Alt, MWD President, and Brian Dorn MWD VP. Over all approximately 75 people attended. What a turnout on the day beforeEaster.

Our newest members and their Director of Bands & Sponsor Dr. Craig Fuchs were impressed!

Congratulations to the Lambda Chapter at the University of Arkansas for their outstanding job as advising chapter and their wonderful performance of the ritual ceremony. More kudos to them for being well prepared and starting on time!

It was my pleasure to be a part of this wonderful event as the installing officer and work with the Lambda Chapter. Thanks to the MWD officers especially Denali Alt (MWD President)for a great reception following the installation.

Please welcome our 6 new Brothers and Honorary, Dr. Fuchs of Delta Eta into our National Fraternity.

Congratulations Delta Eta!

AEA,
Al Sergel
National Vice President for Professional Relations 1997-2001
Life Member Gamma NU Florida State University


3. Tau Beta Sigma Announces Board Of Trustees Openings

This summer at National Convention, Tau Beta Sigma will elect three members to the Board of Trustees. If you are a member of the Sorority in good standing, at least 30 years of age as of July 28, 2001, and if you have a desire to help lead the Sorority to even greater heights, you are encouraged to submit an 'intent to run' package to Karon Miller, National President for Tau Beta Sigma.

Those persons interested in running for election to the Board of Trustees need to submit a resume and a letter of interest to the National Headquarters, PO Box 849, Stillwater, OK, 74076. The post mark is June 15, 2001.

If you have any questions, please contact Karon Miller at DKM@tbsigm.org


4. Kappa Kappa Psi 2001 National Convention Updated Committee Information

The National Council and the Board of Trustees want to provide each of you with a more meaningful experience during the National Convention. Each delegate will be assigned to a committee. Members who are not delegates are free to select a committee and attend those meetings.

We plan to alter the shape and function of several of the committees at this convention. What we plan to do is re-format several committees to be strategically oriented discussion groups. However, other committees will remain traditionally operated.

For complete details, please open the Word attachment to this newsletter by clicking HERE.


5. Register for National Convention On-Line

We hope to make Registration as simple as possible for all who will attend this summer. You may now register On-Line at the following URL: http://www.kkytbs.org/2001ConvReg.htm. It has been tested and is working correctly. The form can be reached from the convention information page on the Headquarter's website at http://www.kkytbs.org/2001natconv.html.

The site is unsecured, but we used this for the 1999 National Convention in St. Louis without any problems. If you are uncomfortable providing your credit card information, you still may use the on-line format to register without providing the credit card information. After filling out your on-line registration form, simply call your credit card information in to the Headquarters at 800.543.6505.


6. Many Chapter Have Not Reported New Initiates

This month, the National Headquarters sent out a letter to every chapter encouraging each to report their new initiates. As of April 19, 2001, we still have an unusual number of chapters who have not reported their new initiates this spring, including 43 Kappa Kappa Psi chapters and 34 Tau Beta Sigma Chapters.

Excel Spreadsheets for KKPsi & TBS have been attached to this issue of NewsNotes. District leaders, please review your respective attachment and check for the chapters in your district. Please contact them and ask them to let us know if & when they will be reporting their new initiates. Chapter Presidents are encouraged to review to ensure your chapter has completed your reporting responsibilities.

We would hope to assist all of these chapters by them not having to pay the 25% late fees! Remember, you only have 30 days following 3rd Degree to submit your Initiate Report! Plus, as you may know, on time reporting benefits the district when it comes time to the district allocation, as that amount is based on number of members reported on time.

If any of the data in the spreadsheet is incorrect, please contact Dixie Mosier-Greene at hqdixie@kkytbs.org, the Headquarters Membership Services Coordinator and report the error.

For KKPsi, click HERE.

For TBSigma, click HERE.

Lt Col Alan Bonner, USAF (Ret.)
National Executive Director

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