Volume 9, Number 3
September 25, 2007
http://www.kkytbs.org
http://www.kkpsi.org
http://www.tbsigma.org
• TBS Announces Changes to the Board of Trustees
• KKPsi Celebrates Music in November
• New National Vendor for KKPsi & TBS
• KKPsi & TBS Brick Walk of Fame
• TBSAA Update
• KKPsi Installs First Chapter of the Biennium
1. Tau Beta Sigma Board of Trustees Update
Earlier this month Kelly Eidson was introduced by the TBS National Council President, Kimbi Sigle, as the newly appointed member of the Board of Trustees for the 2007-2011 term.
Kelly (Twomey) Eidson joined Tau Beta Sigma in the spring of 1996 with the Beta Sigma chapter at Purdue University. While at Purdue, Kelly served in numerous chapter leadership positions, as well as two terms on the North Central District council. Upon graduation, she became a Life Member in 2000 and quickly became involved as a Director with the National Alumni Association, representing the North Central District until summer 2007. In addition, Kelly was instrumental in the creation of the new Tau Beta Sigma Alumni Association.
Kelly lives in Arlington Heights, IL with her husband, Bill, and son, Charles, and looks forward continued service to the sorority and support of women in music as a Trustee for the 2007-2011 term.
On a different note, the TBS Board of Trustees held elections on September 24 and Alan Harriet was elected to be the new Chairman of the Board and Melanie Meehan was selected as Vice-Chair.
Congratulations to Alan, Melanie and Kelly and thank you for your continued service to Tau Beta Sigma!!
2. Kappa Kappa Psi Celebrates Music in November
This year Kappa Kappa Psi will once again celebrate music in the month of November. What better way to celebrate the month of our fraternities founding, than celebrating what we are truly about, bands and music. As a chapter, set aside a time to go to a concert or, better yet, even have your own recital. This is a time to celebrate music, bands, and how it relates to Kappa Kappa Psi. Take time to plan a service project that directly relates to music. Usher a concert, organize a reading band, or set up a lab band for music major to practice conducting. Be creative and have fun. Finally, make sure you submit your programs to me (adamcantley@kkpsi.org) after you have completed them for the Spring 2008 PODIUM!
AEA,
Adam Cantley
National VP for Programs
3. KKPsi & TBS Sign Merchandise Agreement with Carrington Creations
We are pleased to introduce a new national vendor to provide merchandise for you! George Morhack, owner of Carrington Creations based in Florida, has a strong history of providing quality products for universities in the southeast, and we are proud to add to options for you as we all search for that perfect clothing article to display our letters! We invite you to check out Carrington Creations at www.carringtoncreations.com and let the Headquarters know if you like this new addtion to our national vendor chain!
4. Have you ordered your Brick for National HQ Walk of Fame??
For those of you who have been to the National Headquarters, you have seen the Walk of Fame. The Walk of Fame is a brick sidewalk area surrounding Stillwater Station where chapters and individuals have the opportunity to purchase and place a brick to honor someone special or the chapter as a whole! There currently are nearly 500 bricks with names inscribed from Boh & Wava to recent DSMM and OSMA winners, and everyone has the opportunity to add to the Walk!
We are required to have a minimum order before we can submit the paper work to the brick company, and we are at that point right now. Deadline to place an order this fall is October 15, 2007. There is a brick order form on the HQ website at http://www.kkytbs.org/forms/BrickOrderForm.pdf, so print it out and get it in to us if you have someone special you want to commemorate on the KKPsi & TBS Walk of Fame! If you have any questions, please call the National HQ.
5. Tau Beta Sigma Alumni Association Update
Dear Tau Beta Sigma Alumni and Friends,
It's here- The Tau Beta Sigma Alumni Association!!
Come join us in making the charter year a huge success. We had a wonderful start at national convention! THANK YOU alumni and friends who have already made a commitment to supporting the alumni association!! We want to stay connected with EVERYONE!
Tau Beta Sigma Alumni Association is about the importance of music. Our mission is to advance women in music and promote music in today’s society. Membership is open to Tau Beta Sigma Alumni and Tau Beta Sigma Friends. It is our goal to further the Sorority bonds, assist in professional networks, and support music nationwide.
I invite you to become a Charter Member ($30) of the Tau Beta Sigma Alumni Association. It will be a decision you will not regret. Across our nation, every single day, over 3,000 active Tau Beta Sigma members are making a difference in collegiate bands. Your membership will represent a commitment to their purpose and a dedication to Tau Beta Sigma forever!
Go to www.tbsigma.org and click to the alumni links, print out an application, and JOIN! We thank you for your dedication to great music and encourage you to become involved in our new association.
"Tau Beta Sigma For Greater Bands" in today's society!
Best wishes,
Deborah L. Baker, Chair
Executive Committee
Tau Beta Sigma Alumni Association
National President '03-05
email: tbsdebbie@aol.com
5. First KKPsi Installation of Biennium: Alcorn State University
Brothers of Kappa Kappa Psi:
It gives me great pleasure to announce the first colony installation for the biennium. The National Council has approved the installation of the colony at Alcorn State University. The date of the installation is set for Sunday September 30th at 1pm and will take place on the campus in Alcorn State, Mississippi. I will serve as the installing officer for this new chapter and the Brothers from the Beta Gamma Chapter at Louisiana State University, who have served honorably as their advising chapter, will perform the Ritual of Third Degree.
If you would like more details concerning the September 30th Installation and Ritual, please email me, derrick@kkpsi.org, or Brian Higginbotham, VP from the Beta Gamma Chapter at bhiggi4@lsu.edu.
If you cannot attend, I further encourage you to send a note of congratulations to Colony President Robert Young at: dmajoryoung@yahoo.com
This is truly a moment to celebrate!
AEA,
Derrick
Derrick A. Mills
KKPsi National VP for Colonization & Membership
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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
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