Volume 8 Number 3
November 14, 2006
http://www.kkytbs.org

       • KKPsi Installs New Chapters
       • TBS Restoration Project Archives
       • Chapter Installations and the First Year...
       • TBS Awards & Chat Date
       • 2007 National Intercollegiate Band
       • Important Announcements & Dates to Remember
     

1. Kappa Kappa Psi Installs New Chapters at Central Michigan and Savannah State
by Malinda M. Matney, Ph.D., National Vice President for Colonization and Membership, Kappa Kappa Psi

Brothers,

On behalf of the Kappa Kappa Psi National Council, it is a distinct pleasure to announce the installation of the Lambda Tau Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi, Chapter #283 at Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. The Installation took place Sunday, 5 November 2006.

Thanks to the Kappa Chi Chapter of Albion College for serving as the advising chapter, and Immediate Past National President Michael Osborn for serving as the advising person and installing officer for Lambda Tau. In addition to these Brothers, North Central District Vice President for Programs Diana Cox and Brothers from Nu, Alpha Beta, Gamma Pi, and Zeta Epsilon attended, as did the Central Michigan University chapters of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Sigma Alpha Iota, and Delta Omicron, and Chair of the School of Music Dr. Randi L’Hommedieu. Faculty and staff of CMU attending the installation included alumni Brothers from Delta, Epsilon Phi, and Iota Theta. These Brothers helped shape this exciting new addition to our National Brotherhood.

Lambda Tau is the seventh Kappa Kappa Psi chapter to be installed in the 2005-2007 Biennium.

Please congratulate and welcome the charter members of Lambda Tau!

Nicholas Henry Anderson
Melissa Marie Andres
Christine Elizabeth Bobick
Joel E. Deaner
Carrie M. Doll
Steven E. Ford
Amanda M. Getzmeyer
Laura M. Gush
Sarah Krystin Haase
Steven Randal Kandow
Cristen Anne Ondersma
Colleen E. Radford
Lindsay K. Schwab
Cassandra Anne Seymour
Kaylie Jane Steere
Samuel Richard Stouffer
Joel David Stracke
Peyton J. Towler

Honoraries:
Associate Director of Bands and Chapter Sponsor: Dr. James Batcheller
Director of Bands: John E. Williamson

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On behalf of the Kappa Kappa Psi National Council, it is a distinct pleasure to announce the installation of the Lambda Upsilon Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi, Chapter # 284 at Savannah State University in Savannah, Georgia. The Installation took place Sunday, 5 November 2006.

Thanks to the Alpha Eta Chapter of the University of Florida for serving as the advising chapter, Board of Trustees member Scott Stowell for serving as Advising Person, and Board of Trustees member Ken Corbett for serving as the installing officer for Lambda Upsilon. Brothers from Alpha Eta and Kappa Beta attended the installation. These Brothers helped shape this exciting new addition to our National Brotherhood.

Lambda Upsilon is the eighth Kappa Kappa Psi chapter to be installed in the 2005-2007 Biennium.

Please congratulate and welcome the charter members of Lambda Upsilon!

Nicholas Arnett
Daniel Coleman
Andrew Faison
James Lawrence
Jonathan Lewis
Derrick Snead

Thanks also to their Director of Bands: Lorne Lee

It is a pleasure to greet the installation of these new chapters. Thanks to everyone for creating an outstanding celebration of fellowship for our new brothers! Both chapters have much great work ahead!

AEA,
Malinda

2. Tau Beta Sigma Project Restoration Archives
by Dollie McDonald, National Vice President for Special Projects, Tau Beta Sigma

I wanted to update and remind you all of our progress of our National Project of Restoration Archives!

I would like to first recognize the Western District & Midwest District and their efforts of purchasing an acid free box for all active and inactive chapters in their district! This past year, these two districts worked very hard and we appreciate the commitment to this National Project! I would also like to thank all of those who have donated to this project from across the Nation.

We still have plenty of opportunities for more chapters (active and inactive) to purchase boxes for petitioning documents for our archives!

For those of you who have not yet purchased a box for your chapter, please send check or money order, $20 (NO CASH PLEASE) to National Headquarters. If you have questions; please feel free to contact me at dolliemcdonald@tbsigma.org

Send check or money order for $20 (NO CASH) to:
Project Restoration Archives, Tau Beta Sigma
PO Box 849
Stillwater, OK 74076-0849

***Please be sure to indicate for which chapter(s) you are purchasing***

3. Chapter Installations and the First Year: An Opportunity to Be a Part of the Beginning
by Malinda M. Matney, Ph.D., National Vice President for Colonization and Membership, Kappa Kappa Psi

As we continue to install chapters of Kappa Kappa Psi, and as Tau Beta Sigma continues to install chapters, you have a vital role as Brothers and Sisters. The Installation is a fabulous opportunity to see the final moment of colonization and the first moment of active membership, and to lend your support to the challenges that will be ahead for the chapter. While we don't often have many weeks of lead time to let you know about installations, your presence when you can attend them provides a new chapter with tangible support as they move forward.

Newly installed chapters have several milestones ahead in the first year. The first times they conduct Ritual, the first events they host, and the first times they attend conventions as an active chapter are times to celebrate and make yourself available to assist. This is a time that is too easy to overlook as a time of growth, but your presence at these events affirms these new chapters as true members of the larger family of Kappa Kappa Psi or Tau Beta Sigma.

The celebration and work don't end at Installation -- they are only getting started. Help these new chapters become strong parts of the tradition that started with our founders 87 years ago this month

4. Tau Beta Sigma Awards & Chat Date
by Dawn Farmer, National Vice President for Communication & Recognition

December 1 is approaching quickly…do you know where your paperwork is? Every chapter needs to submit a Fall Activity Report to National HQ by December 1. Make sure you leave time to get all the correct information and signatures. There are many national awards with December 1 as their application deadlines ~ please submit your applications for these awards. Tau Beta Sigma is accepting applications for the Outstanding Service to Music Award, the Wava Banes Turner Award, the Paula Crider Award, the Service Certificate, the Johnny Vinson Award, Outstanding Chapter Sponsor Awards, and the Baton. If you know of outstanding alumni, active, or adult leaders that would be eligible for these awards, please nominate them. Information about awards can be found at http://www.tbsigma.org/awards.html. The Fall Activity Report can be found at http://www.tbsigma.org/forms.html. If you have any questions about awards, contact Dawn Farmer, TBS National VPCR, at dawn@tbsigma.org. Remember, every chapter participates in the National Awards Challenge!

Tau Beta Sigma is holding the next Student Chat on Wednesday, November 29 at 9pm EST. Please read the chat instructions on the tbsigma.org website and join our discussion. This month, we would like to talk about music education and how we contribute to it on our campus. As always, we will also entertain any comments or questions about any TBS subject, including any last minute questions about the Fall Activity Reports. If you have any questions about Student Chat, contact Dawn Farmer, TBS National VPCR, at dawn@tbsigma.org. Look forward to seeing you there!

5. 2007 National Intercollegiate Band
by Lt Col Alan Bonner, USAF (ret.), National Executive Director

I frequently have the opportunity to visit with chapters, either while on the road, or with those who come to visit the National Headquarters. I always look forward to 'story time' where we just sit and talk about stuff! I always try to encourage our members to try to attend the next national convention and perhaps, audition for the National Intercollegiate Band. It always amazes me that so many of our members of both KKPsi & TBS know so little about the National Intercollegiate Band, one of our most important national programs. Whether you are a music major or not, if you are a strong player you should definitly consider preparing an audition for NIB for next spring. Information about the 2007 National Convention to be held in Orlando, Florida next July, and the NIB application http://www.kkytbs.org/forms/NIB_Application.pdf, can be found on the national website at www.kkytbs.org. If you have any questions about the NIB, you may contact the NIB Coordinators, Dr. Rick Greenwood, KKPsi National VP for Professional Relations at rgreenwo@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu, or Dr. Greg Byrne, TBS National VP for Professional Relations at gpbyrn01@louisville.edu. No one should have any problem making contact with either of those national officers, but if you do, then email me at hqned@kkytbs.org!! We'll get you the information or answers you need! We want to have a terrific ensemble next summer to work with Professor Frank Wickes, the NIB Conductor, and Eric Ewazen who is composing and will conduct the 2007 Commissioned work!

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Important Announcements & Dates to Remember!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Specific information for any event below is available from our organizational websites & on each district's webpage. Contact the National HQs or your district officers if you have questions! Please report any errors to hqned@kkytbs.org and thanks!

DATES:
November 15 -- for schools starting after September 15, Member Dues are now LATE. Dues are now $83.75 !!
December 1 -- postmark deadline for Fall Activity Report
January 1, 2007 -- postmark deadline for award applications
Feb 9-11 -- Winter National Council Meetings in Orlando
March 16-17, 2007 -- NED Convention @ Clarion University
March 31-April 2, 2007 -- NCD Convention @ University of Cincinnati
April 13-15, 2007 -- WD Convention @ Las Vegas, NV
April 13-15, 2007 -- SWD Convention @ Oklahoma State University
April 21, 2007 -- SED Convention @ Georgia Institute of Technology
April 20-22, 2007 -- MWD Convention @ University of Nebraska at Kearney
April 2 -- Postmark deadline for National Intercollegiate Band audition tapes
June 1 -- Postmark deadline for Chapter Summary Reports
June 1 -- Postmark deadline for on-time National Convention Registration and fee (without a late fee.)
July 20-22 -- Summer National Council Meetings in Orlando
July 22-24 -- National Intercollegiate Band rehearsals
July 22-24 -- District Leadership Conference
July 24-29 -- 2007 National Convention



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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
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