NewsNotes On-line

NewsNotes On-Line
Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma Electronic Newsletter
Volume 5, Number 5
November 14, 2003

In This Issue:

• KKPsi Announces New Chapter
• Change Form "Changed"
• NIB CDs being shipped

1.  Kappa Kappa Psi welcomes Lambda Epsilon into the Brotherhood.
by Danny George, Southwest District Governor
 
The Lambda Epsilon chapter at Ouachita Baptist University was installed on October 26, 2003 by Danny George, Southwest District Governor.  Southwest District President Dusty Brown and the brothers of the Theta Phi chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi were there to witness and partake in the festivities.  Honorary members are Dr. Craig Hamilton, Director of Bands and Mr. Robert Hesse, Director of Athletic Bands and chapter sponsor.

A very special thanks to all who helped to support this colony throughout the years and to the Theta Phi chapter at Henderson State University for their role as the advising chapter.   Charter members are Grant Stephen Meacham, Kevin Matthew Pierce and James Michael Ramsey Reed.  These brothers are "on fire" for the organization and the OBU band program.  They are currently preparing for their first membership candidate class.  
 
Please send your congratulations to Lambda Epsilon at the following address:
   
Kappa Kappa Psi
Ouachita Baptist University
410 Ouachita Street
Arkadelphia, AR 71998
LambdaEpsilon@kkpsi.org
(870) 245-5129

2.   Officer Change Form is now Chapter Information Change Form on National Website

by Mike McMurtrey, National Publications Manager, National Headquarters

Please note that the old "Officer Change Form' on the National Headquarters web site is now the "Chapter Information Change Form." This form should be used to report not only any new chapter officers, but also all changes, if any, of your sponsor, director of bands, and any contact information (addresses, phone numbers, email addresses). This information should be reported to the National Headquarters as soon as possible following any changes.

We have also added a "please check if new" box to all sections of the form. Please check this box if it applies to the information in this section, as it will help us keep our directories up to date and get stuff to you as quickly as possible.

The Chapter Information Change Form is located at http://www.kkytbs.org/forms.html, along with many other valuable downloads for both KKPsi & TBS.

3.  "Bandancing" the 2003 National Intercollegiate Band CD is Available!

The new 2003 NIB CDs, featuring 2003 Commission Composer, Dr. Jack Stamp's new work, "Bandancing", have been received at the National Headquarters and are being shipped to all participants for whom we have current mailing address.  All who would like to have a copy may go to the National Website at http://www.kkytbs.org at the Forms, Manuals, and Other Documents page and locate the Supply Order Form

(on-screen fill-in Word form) to place your order.

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 have someone responsible for forwarding on to the chapters or Chapter Presidents in their district.  Once the Chapter Leaders have the newsletter, I would ask that you ensure every member of your chapter receives it!  Unfortunately, I regularly talk to chapters who have not received any recent issues.  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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