NewsNotes On-line

NewsNotes On-Line
Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma Electronic Newsletter
Volume 4, Number 16
June 4, 2003

In This Issue:

• National Convention Hotel Room Block Sold Out; Overflow available at the Renaissance Portsmouth
• KKPsi Installs New Chapter at Florida International University
• Committees Need to bring Notebooks to Convention
• Reminders!

1. National Convention Hotel Room Block FULL! Overflow is available!
by Mike McMurtrey, National Publications Manager

As of Friday, May 30, the block of rooms at the Waterside Marriott has been filled. Unless there is attrition due to cancellations, there will be no more rooms available at the Waterside Marriott at the convention rate. IF YOU DON'T NEED ALL YOUR ROOMS, PLEASE CALL THE MARRIOTT AND LET THEM KNOW NOW! Your action may allow another chapter make it into the Convention Hotel!

However, our contacts at the Marriott have arranged with a terrific hotel, the Renaissance Portsmouth, to honor the convention rate. The Renaissance Portsmouth is located just across the river from the Marriott Waterside. You get to take a water shuttle that runs between the two that makes it convenient for anyone staying at the Renaissance to get to all convention events at the Marriott.

You can make your reservation by calling the Renaissance Portsmouth directly at 1-757-673-3000, or by calling the Marriott reservation center at 1-800-228-9290. Request a room in the 'Kappa Kappa Psi block,' or reference Market Code 'KKN'.

2. KKPsi Installs Lambda Gamma Chapter at FIU
by Michael Osborn, National Vice President for Colonization & Membership

On Behalf of the National Council of Kappa Kappa Psi, it my pleasure and honor to announce the installation of the Lambda Gamma Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi, Chapter number 267, at Florida International University in Miami Florida. The installation ceremony occurred on the FIU campus on Saturday with Scott Stowell, Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees, several Brothers from the University of Florida, University of Central Florida and Florida A&M, including SED President, Sam Rowley, and SED Vice President, Jarrell Thomas in attendance. There were also several Sisters from the SED in attendance at the installation ceremony, including SED TBS President, Jenni Hess.

Thanks to the Alpha Eta Chapter for their work as the sponsoring chapter, Chris Haughee for his work as the advising person and the former colonists for their diligent work throughout the colonization process.

Please feel free to send congratulations to the chapter through the Sponsor:

Dr. Greg Martin
School of Music
155-B Wertheim Performing Arts Center
Florida International University
University Park Campus
11200 SW 8th St.
Miami, Florida 33199

Or through the Lambda Gamma President, Daniel Alvarez at:
daniel.alvarez@kkpsi-fiu.com

I know we can expect to see great things from this outstanding group of Brothers!!

AEA!

Michael Osborn
National Vice President for Colonization and Membership, Kappa Kappa Psi
Installing Officer, Lambda Gamma Chapter

3. Committee Chairs/Members: Bring your Notebooks!

We were not able to find a chapter to provide computer services for the National Convention this summer. Consequently, we will only have two PC systems set up for operation in the Headquarters Office. We learned from the 2001 National Convention in Corpus Christi that the majority of committees had access to personal laptops or notebooks, and it will be important for all committee chairs to secure a laptop for each committee. Prepare your committee reports on the laptop and bring disk to the Headquarters. The HQ lab will be available during business hours for printing purposes only. We will have a copier in the office as well for your use. NOTE: All committee reports should be prepared in a Word format for PC. No MACs will be available in the HQ Office.

4. Reminders

1. Preview Convention Schedule: http://www.kkytbs.org/2003natconv.html#ConvSched
2. Remember to bring your current membership card!!!
3. If you pre-registered for National Convention but will be arriving late, it is imperative you notify the National HQs. Be sure to email Dixie Mosier-Greene at hqdixie@kkytbs.org or call 800-543-6505 to inform us of your arrival date! We need this information for accurate headcount at the banquet!
4. Have you made your reservation for a table for your Chapter Display or for selling items? Tables are available at $20 each, with a maximum of two allowed per chapter. They are going fast!

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

Please ensure widest possible delivery to all chapters, colonies & members in your respective districts!

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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