Volume 9, Number 5
November 13, 2007
http://www.kkytbs.org
http://www.kkpsi.org
http://www.tbsigma.org

       • TBS Installs New Chapter at Alcorn State University
       • KKPsi Installs New Chapter at Houston Baptist University
       • KKPsi Announces New Colony at Oregon State University
       • Conn-Selmer Update
       • Reminders

1. Tau Beta Sigma Installs New Chapter at Alcorn State University
by Dollie McDonald O'Neill, Tau Beta Sigma, National Vice President for Colonization & Membership

Greetings Sisters & Brothers!

It is my honor & pleasure to announce our newest Tau Beta Sigma Chapter, Theta Gamma Chapter at Alcorn State University in Alcorn, Mississippi who was reactivated today, November 4th!

I want to say congrats & welcome to our newest members into Tau Beta Sigma! Below, is the list of our new sisters and feel free to send welcome notes to Dominique Antoine, President of Theta Gamma.

President: Dominique Antoine: nique004@aol.com
JaeAnglena Adams
Deneisha Beasly
Jamila Crowner
Authena Graham
Tamika Lett
Phraubrandi Magee
Verinda McGee
Schkaylle Miller
Rhonda Price
Mikia Simpson
Jammayette Washington
Stephanie Williams

Honoraries:
Brenita Burns
Dana Davis
Joslyn Epps
Enola Kelly
Senobia Rodgers
Stephanie VanPelt

I would like to say HUGE thanks to Sarah Cox, SED President for representing the National Chapter and being our installing officer for Theta Gamma.

Also Thank You to the Iota Beta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi for being present and hosting a cookout for Theta Gamma!

Also thank you to the joint chapters of Tau Beta Sigma & Kappa Kappa Psi at Louisiana Tech for attending Theta Gamma's installation.

Thank you to Samuel Griffin Sponsor & Director of Bands for all your support for Theta Gamma!

Tau Beta Sigma For Greater Bands!

Dollie

Dollie McDonald O'Neill
Tau Beta Sigma
National Vice President for Colonization & Membership
dolliemcdonald@tbsigma.org

2. KKPsi Installs New Chapter at Houston Baptist University
by Lt Col Alan Bonner, National Executive Director

I want to report that the Mu Gamma Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi, Chapter #291, at Houston Baptist University in Houston, Texas was installed on November 4, 2007 on the university campus.

The Iota Upsilon Chapter at McNeese State University did an admirable job while serving as Advising Chapter, and they performed 3rd Degree prior to the Installation Ceremony. Thanks also to Jeremy Thomas, former National Chapter Field Representative and Life Member, Theta Nu Chapter of KKPsi, for serving as the Advising Person for Mu Gamma.

Please congratulate and welcome the charter members of Mu Gamma:
Ben Ware - Chapter President
Steven Winter - Vice-President
Laura McNeil - Secretary
Courtney LaPrelle - Treasurer
Everett Hinote - Service Chair
Joseph Dittfurth
Nelson Sanchez
Krista Kaufman
Paula Pineda

Honorary & Chapter Sponsor:
Dr. Robert McElroy

There was excellent attendance from individuals and chapters in the area, and I wanted to recognize them for their support for Mu Gamma:
Danny George, KKPsi SWD Governor
Jack Lee, KKPsi SWD President
Jeremy Thomas, Theta Nu & past KKPsi National Chapter Field Representative
Chaundra Ward, Delta Tau of TBS & past TBS National Chapter Field Representative

McNeese State University -- Iota Upsilon:
Farida Hussain Drew Broussard Brittany Wilkins Marylin McNeill
Daren La Bry Jacob Piazza Albert LeBleu III Louis Boucher
Josh Copeland Joly Rodriguez Phillip Oliver Mike McDonald
Melissa McDonald

Louisiana State University -- Beta Gamma:
Michelle Coleman

Sam Houston State University -- Beta Delta:
Ashley Pipkin Savannah Sipole
Chase Giddings Britton Springfield

Blinn College -- Iota Sigma & SHSU -- Beta Delta:
Brandon Qualm Paula Mueller
Erin Lee

Texas Southern University -- Gamma Omega:
Jamal Haynes Marcus Calloway
Ricardo Green Donovan Cannon

University of Houston -- Beta Sigma:
Jessica Zawacki Justin Butterfras Marc Bowers

Texas State University -- Theta Alpha:
Sean Smith Jessie Smith
Nathan Smith Theresa Crawford

I was honored to serve as Mu Gamma's installing officer. I had worked with Dr. McElroy and a number of the colony members in a concert in Houston two years ago, and it was very rewarding to see some of those discussions come to fruition with the installation of this chapter!

Please do send a note of congratulations to Dr. Robert McElroy, Director of Bands and Mu Gamma Sponsor at rmcelroy@houstonsymphonicband.com and Chapter President, Ben Ware at ben.ware@hotmail.com.

Fraternally,

Alan Bonner

Lt Col Alan Bonner, USAF(ret.)
National Executive Director
Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma

3. Kappa Kappa Psi Receives Application for Colonization from Oregon State University

Kappa Kappa Psi is pleased to announce our newest colony at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon.

Oregon State University is a public university with an enrollment of over 19,000 and offers undergraduate and advanced music degrees. Ensembles include Wind Ensemble, Concert and Jazz Bands, Basketball & Marching Bands. Our newest KKPsi colony has 19 colonists, and their officers are as follows:
Amanda Herbert - President - herberam@onid.orst.edu
Sean Hunter - Vice President - hunters@onid.orst.edu
Tania Rysko - Secretary - ryskot@onid.orst.edu
Kelsey Quinn - Corresponding Secretary
Jessica Ice - Historian
Kate Brumbaugh - Treasurer
Ann Varner - Parlimentarian

You are invited to send notes of congratulations to their Director of Bands, Professor Chris Chapman, at chris.chapman@oregonstate.edu, their Colony Sponsor, Professor Brad Townsend, at btownsend@oregonstate.edu, and to their colony officers.

4. Conn-Selmer University Update

Kappa Kappa Psi is excited to offer a great opportunity for active members preparing to be music educators. The Conn Selmer University takes place at Notre Dame University from June 8-11 2008. Kappa Kappa Psi awards scholarships to active members to attend this highly motivational workshop / seminar designed to support music educators preparing to begin a career in music education. The mission of Conn-Selmer, Inc. is to provide an educational center, ongoing reference source, and support network for the professional growth of music educators. They also support college students entering the music education field helping to bridge the gap between their university training and their first professional experiences.

Scholarships will be awarded up to $300.00 to cover the $100.00 registration cost and/or travel assistance for Kappa Kappa Psi members attending Conn-Selmer University. To see more information on this excellent opportunity please visit www.connselmeru.com. Also, please share this information with your chapters. Approved scholarship recipients will be asked to submit registration and travel receipts after attendance for reimbursement. To download the Kappa Kappa Psi scholarship application please visit www.kkpsi.org or go directly to http://www.kkpsi.org/ConnSelmerApplication.doc.

AEA,
Adam D. Cantley
Kappa Kappa Psi National VP for Programs


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Adam D. Cantley
Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
Alpha Coordinator
Oklahoma State University
201 Whitehurst
adam.cantley@okstate.edu
405-744-5328

Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity
National Vice President for Programs
Life Member

5. Reminders!!

+ Fall Activity Reports are due postmarked no later than December 1. Don't wait until the last day!! Do it early!!
+ District Convention Hosts: Be sure to submit your District Convention Budget Proposal to the National Accountant, Diana Spiva (hqna@kkytbs.org), no later than Dec 1, 2007. The form can be downloaded on the HQ Website at http://www.kkytbs.org/forms.html. Don't wait until the last day!! Do it early!!
+ Have you initiated a fall membership class? You have 30 days following 3rd degree to submit the Initiate Registration Form to get them entered into the Master Database and avoid the late fee! Early is better!!

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

Please ensure widest possible delivery to your respective District Listserves, and to all chapters, colonies & members in your 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 appoint someone to be responsible for forwarding each issue to all chapters or Chapter Presidents in their district. Chapter Leaders ensure every member of your chapter receives it! 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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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 appoint someone to be responsible for forwarding each issue to all chapters or Chapter Presidents in their district. Chapter Leaders ensure every member of your chapter receives it! 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