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CONTENTS

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The Music of HOPE by Amy Midyett ...................................................... 4 The 2001 NIB Wants You! by Al Sergel and Debbie Baker ........................ 6 ΤΒΣ “Go for the Gold” Produces 22 Champions! ................................. 8 Tau Beta Sigma TRIBUTES .................................................................. 9 Never Let ‘em See You Sweat! by Matt Forbis ......................................... 10 Expanding Our Boundaries by Deb Eakins ............................................ 11 Scenes From a Meeting ........................................................................ 12 Kappa Kappa Psi—Our Mission and Identity by Michael Golemo ......... 14 Bringing Leadership Development to Your Campus by Michael Osborn ..... 15 National Intercollegiate Marching Band French Riviera Tour .............. 16 Colonization: An Inside Look by Kathy Godwin .................................... 18 Lessons We Can Learn from Geese (Geese???) by Jerome Jackson ............ 19 Board Stiff (Pt. 3) by Patsy Hejl .............................................................. 20 Meet the 2000 ΤΒΣ Scholarship Winners! .......................................... 21 Who ARE Those Guys??? by Ken Corbett ............................................... 22 Educating Our Membership Candidates: How to Teach the Membership Education Program by Kirk Randazzo .................................................... 24 2001 N.I.B. Conductor ....................................................................... 25 The Director’s Corner: ΚΚΨ and ΤΒΣ ΤΒΣ— Indispensible to the College Band by Tim Gunter ............................................................................... 26 To the Brothers of Kappa Kappa Psi by Karon Miller ............................ 27 Tau Beta Sigma’s Theta Lambda: Growing in Style by Emily Heitman .. 28 Meet Your New Chapter Field Representatives by Derrick Mills and Dollie McDonald ......................................................................................... 30-31 Chapter News ...................................................................................... 32 In Memoriam ...................................................................................... 34 New ΚΚΨ Colony at Virginia Commonwealth University .................. 35 New ΤΒΣ Chapters Up and Running .................................................. 35 ΚΚΨ Reinstalled ............................................................... 35 Theta Rho/ΚΚΨ Still Serving…Making the Choice to Continue ................................... 36 Alumni News ....................................................................................... 38 2—The PODIUM, Fall 2000

The PODIUM is a Kappa Kappa Psi/Tau Beta Sigma publication issued twice per year, in the spring and winter. Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma are non-profit organizations.

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Deadlines Winter issue ........................................................ May 1 Spring issue .............................................. November 1

ΚΚΨ & ΤΒΣ are members of:

On Track With National From the

Executive Director…

Lt. Col. Alan L. Bonner, USAF (Ret.) National Executive Director

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ime is flying and the pace is fast!

Hard to believe I’ve been here for nearly five years! I am thankful for the many new friends I have made in both Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma during this time. There are so many sharp young men and women with whom I get to work on a regular basis, and the common goal of service to your bands and love of music makes my respect for each of you so very deep!

I want to recommend to all of you to begin planning now to attend your respective District Convention next spring, and I hope many of you will be able to make it to Corpus Christi, Texas for the 2001 National Convention.

Corpus Christi is a wonderful city with an exciting culture and history. Plus, you might want to plan some additional time to take in some of the Gulf beaches! The main thing, of course, is the opportunity to participate in the business of running the Fraternity and Sorority, the camaraderie, brotherhood & sisterhood, learning new leadership skills, and perhaps participating in the National Intercollegiate Band! The NIB will be conducted by one of America’s most distinguished directors, former Commander and Leader of The U.S. Army Band, Colonel Bryan Shelburne, and if you want to have a terrific musical experience, please give some serious consideration to auditioning next spring! We’ll be presenting more details in the next PODIUM, but put National Convention on your calendar now!

For those of you who aspire to travel internationally, there is still time to register for the National InterCollegiate Marching Band “French Riviera Tour” scheduled for late June & early July 2002! We have opened up the door for National Alumni Association members to register as well, but time is running out!

I want to express my sincere thanks to Mark Bradbourne, alumnus of the Zeta Omicron Chapter and Life Member of ΚΚΨ, for the fantastic work done on the National Headquarters Web Site! If you’ve not checked it out recently, you’ve missed out on a brand new look, as well as lots of new information. The volunteer efforts of members like Mark truly demonstrate the wonderful

service character that ΚΚΨ and ΤΒΣ reflect in almost all we do! Mark, on behalf of all members of ΚΚΨ and ΤΒΣ, BRAVO! Finally, as a Dad with two daughters in college (one in Stillwater and another in Boston), let me encourage all Actives to study hard, do your best, make great decisions, and have a great year!

CALENDAR September 30 Deadline for submitting Chapter Personnel Report with Chapter Fee and Member Dues IF school begins before September 15 October 1 2002 National Intercollegiate Marching Band second installment due 15

Deadline for submitting Chapter Personnel Report IF school begins after September 15 (official docu mentation must be included)

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Schools beginning BEFORE September 15 must now include Late Fee with Chapter Fee and Member Dues

November 1 Deadline for The PODIUM spring issue Fall Activity Report form mailed to chapters 15

Schools beginning AFTER September 15 must now include Late Fee with Chapter Fee and Member Dues

December 1 Deadline for Fall Activity Report January 2001 1 Deadline for ΤΒΣ Paula Crider Award and Outstanding Sponsor Award nominations Deadline for ΚΚΨ DSMM, A. Frank Martin Award, J. Lee Burke Student Achievement Award, Outstanding Sponsor Award nominations, and AEA Scholarship Application Deadline for Stanley G. Finck Memorial Award 15 Deadline for ΚΚΨ National Officer and Board nominations

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By Amy Midyett Alpha Iota, ΚΚΨ

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n April 20, 1999, one of the worst tragedies ever to befall a community surged through Colorado’s Columbine High School. By now, the whole country knows the details of the Columbine shootings, but what is not known is how the Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma families were able to touch the personal side of Columbine and make a difference in the healing process using the precious gift of music.

There was a band concert on the University of Colorado campus the evening after the Columbine shootings. Everyone in the concert hall was just beginning to understand exactly what had happened in Littleton the previous afternoon, and each person was dealing with their feelings in different ways. A few days later, the Alpha Iota Chapter decided unanimously to do something for Columbine. After some discussion, we determined that the best thing we could do was to give our gift of music, so we began looking into commissioning a piece for the Columbine Band.

Our sponsor, Professor Allan McMurray, was having the same ideas and had already contacted Dr. Frank Ticheli at the University of Southern California. Dr. Ticheli, a wellknown composer of band music, was honored to be involved in the process; he graciously put other projects aside to devote his time to our commission. The agreement was set; the chapter had committed to a monumental task, which we hoped to complete solely with the help of our Brothers and Sisters.

Summertime was spent making contacts with other chapters and preparing posters and fliers in preparation for the National Convention in St. Louis. Six members of Alpha Iota traveled to Missouri with nervous hopes of getting support for this commissioning project. The week of the convention was spent meeting brothers and sisters from across the country and making sure everyone knew about the Columbine Commissioning Fund. Everyone had told us that National Convention would be an experience of brotherhood and sisterhood that could not be matched, and it proved to be true. It was so touching to see our fraternal family come together for such an important project. By the time we left the convention, the donations and pledges received totaled almost 70% of our $5,000 goal. It was apparent that we would not need outside help to complete the fund.

Work on the piece had begun by this point. Dr. Ticheli

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wanted to use the Columbine Alma Mater as a basis, but found that the school did not have an Alma Mater. He quickly wrote one, and it has since been sung at every rehearsal of the Columbine bands. An American Elegy was completed in early winter, and the Columbine Wind Symphony, under the direction of Mr. Bill Biskup, began rehearsing the piece in January of 2000.

The financial side of the Fund was doing well. We were able to pay for the commission by the January 1 deadline, and we received enough money beyond our goal to help with other expenses as well, so that neither the CU nor Columbine Band Departments would be unnecessarily burdened.

We were able to get Dr. Ticheli to a few of Columbine’s rehearsals in March, pay for most of the cost of the programs and tickets, and pay for Dr. Ticheli’s stay for the premiere of the piece in April.

Dr. Ticheli’s generosity and dedication to this project did not go unnoticed. The Alpha Iota chapter felt that his gift for music and dedication to better band literature was cause for us to invite him to join our brotherhood. On March 21, 2000, Dr. Frank Ticheli was initiated as an Honorary Brother of Kappa Kappa Psi. After the ceremony we were able to talk with Brother Ticheli and discovered that not only is he a great musician, but a terrific person to be around. If you get the chance to meet him, don’t pass it up.

As we moved into April, with less than a month to go before the concert, there was nothing left to do but nail down the endless number of details. From tickets to the reception, everything seemed to be coming together. We planned a barbecue for our chapter and were very excited when Brother Ticheli and his family wanted to attend. If we had known that he was so good at air hockey, he might not have been invited!

The next day, April 23, was concert day. Just before the concert, we were again able to honor Brother Ticheli with the Kappa Kappa Psi Distinguished Service to Music Medal, presented by Colonel Alan Bonner. Dr. Ticheli was very grateful and proud to receive the honor.

The concert began at 4:00 p.m. in Macky Auditorium.

Among the one thousand people supporting the musicians on stage were many of the people that made this concert possible, including several brothers and sisters from the Midwest District. With over 130 musicians on stage, the Columbine Wind Symphony, the CU Wind Symphony and the CU Symphonic Band opened with Remember, written by Beth

Ratay, a flautist in the Columbine band. The entire program was dedicated to the music of youth, and includedChildren’s March by Percy Grainger and Norman Dello Joio’s Childrens Gallery from Scenes from the Louvre. The CU ensembles left the stage for the performance of the new Columbine Alma Mater. Director Bill Biskup spoke of the deep meaning that the hymn held for the members of the Columbine bands and thanked Dr. Ticheli for the extra gift.

Dr. Ticheli took the stage and directed the Columbine Wind Ensemble in the premiere performance of An American Elegy. True to his previous works, Dr. Ticheli had created a deep, meaningful work for the young concert band. The emotions running through the auditorium were overwhelming, and culminated in a performance of Amazing Grace, involving the entire assembly. The arrangement for Mezzo

Soprano, three wind ensembles and audience was by Andy Tisdale, an Alpha Iota alumnus.

The Alpha Iota Chapter has found the last year very well spent. We helped in the healing process of a tragedy that hit extremely close to home, helped bring a remarkable new piece of music to the band world, and exemplified the ideals of our fraternity. The thank-you list is long, and we are very grateful for each person and chapter who supported our idea and contributed to the fund. We are especially indebted to the University of Colorado Band Department, the Alpha Iota Commissioning Committee, Col. Alan Bonner, and Dr. Frank Ticheli for their dedication to this project. To the Columbine Bands, we dedicate An American Elegy and all the work and love that went into its creation in the hope that it will help to console and to heal.

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Clockwise from top right: Members of the Alpha Iota Chapter, ΚΚΨ, with (front row, left to right) composer Andy Tisdale, Associate Professor of Bands Dr. Robert Carnochan, Director of Bands Allan McMurray, composer Dr. Frank Tichelli, and ΚΚΨ/ΤΒΣ Executive Director Col. Alan Bonner; Dr. Robert Carnochan directs the Columbine and Colorado University ensembles at the Columbine commemorative concert; Col. Alan Bonner (right) presents Dr. Tichelli with the Kappa Kappa Psi Distinguished Service to Music Medal.

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The 2001 NIB Wants You!

by Al Sergel National VP for Professional Relations Kappa Kappa Psi

and Debbie Baker Vice Chair, Board of Trustees NIB Coordinator Tau Beta Sigma

q Are you looking to work with one of the country’s finest professional band conductors? q Are you looking to perform the world premiere of a work by one of our finest band composers? q Are you looking to join with your brothers and sisters from all over the United States and make great band music together?

Then the NIB is for you!

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reetings to all our brothers and sisters! As your National Vice President for Professional Relations (ΚΚΨ) and National Intercollegiate Band Coordinator (ΤΒΣ), we are excited to serve as the organizers for The 2001 National Intercollegiate Band (NIB). The NIB is one of our most significant national level projects. The 2001 NIB begins on Sunday, July 22, with registration, chair placement, and the first rehearsal. For the next two days you will the have the opportunity to work with eighty to eighty-five outstanding college band musicians from around the country. What a thrill and experience of a lifetime! The NIB opens our 2001 National Convention in Corpus Christi, Texas. Imagine performing for 600 to 700 of your brothers and sisters. TALK IT UP and SPREAD THE WORD to get our best performers to audition. Why? Because this is the opportunity for our finest college band members to get together and MAKE BAND MUSIC. Those who have been a part of the past NIBs will tell you there is nothing better! (It is important to note that you DO NOT have to be a member of Kappa Kappa Psi or Tau Beta Sigma to audition).

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Our 2001 NIB Conductor will be Colonel Bryan Shellbourne, Director of the U.S. Army Field Band in Washington, D.C. He has selected an outstanding program for the NIB including the premiere of our 2001 national commissioning work by Dr. Timothy Mahr, a noted composer of many fine band works and the Director of the St. Olaf College Band. In addition, the NIB will also premier a new work by Julie Giroux, the result of a special commissioning project of Tau Beta Sigma. These people are among our very finest, and we are thrilled they have agreed to share their talents with our 2001 NIB members.

We have made the audition process an easy one. You can send in a cassette tape recording directly to the National Headquarters (with the audition form) or audition at your district convention (form will be provided). Every chapter will be sent the NIB promotional flyer and the audition application form or copy the one in this issue of The PODIUM. TAPES ARE DUE TO THE NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS BY APRIL 20, 2001.

During our recent July summer meeting in Stillwater, most of our six districts indicated they had already established or planned to create scholarships for NIB members to help with their transportation costs. Those concerned with finances should realize that all of the housing costs are covered (three nights). And we will also provide a luncheon for our NIB members to get acquainted and socialize with our conductor and composers. In addition, each NIB member receives a CD of the performance and a 2001 limited edition NIB polo shirt.

Please realize that there are other sources of financial support and assistance in addition to the district awards.

Check out your university student government, ask your band director if there are any college or band funds, or ask your chapter. Also seek help from your community and service organizations like Kiwanis, Rotary, Elks, and Lions.

Every contribution will help! You will be representing your fraternity/sorority, your band program, and your university.

This is a prestigious event, and you can be recognized for being a part of the NIB. You have nothing to lose by asking but everything to gain!

We are very excited to be organizing this outstanding national program. We want the 2001 NIB to continue the tradition of excellence set in the past. This is our NIB and we continue to STRIVE FOR THE HIGHEST in all our endeavors. Don’t miss a chance to be a part of the 2001 National Convention and the musical heritage of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma.

Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma 2001 National Intercollegiate Band Registration Form INSTRUCTIONS: This registration form and your audition tape [standard audio cassette tape only] should be postmarked no later than April 20, 2001. Tapes should be clearly marked with your name, school, instrument, and etudes selected. Only one audition may be submitted per tape.

NAME __________________________________________________________ ❐ Male

❐ Female

SCHOOL ________________________________________________________ ❐ ΚΚΨ

❐ ΤΒΣ

(Last)

SCHOOL ADDRESS

(First)

_____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ (City)

SUMMER ADDRESS

(M.I.)

(State)

(Zip)

(Phone)

_____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ (City)

(State)

(Zip)

(Phone)

E-Mail _______________________________________________________ Major _________________________ Instrument ______________________ Classification Fr. So. Jr. Sr. Gr. (circle one) National Intercollegiate Band chair auditions will be held on Sunday, July 22, 2001, on site in Corpus Christi.

The NIB rehearsals and convention concert will take place at the Omni Bayfront Hotel, Corpus Christi, Texas.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS: Winds: a] Full range chromatic scale (tongue up, slur down) b] Major scale (choose one with at least 4 #s or 4 bs) c] Two contrasting etudes *Percussion: a] Timpani b] Snare drum c] Mallets

Two contrasting etudes† F major scale on two drums, up and down Two contrasting etudes (one may be multiple percussion)† Long concert (buzz) roll, soft to loud Two contrasting etudes (one may be four mallets)† Chromatic scale, full range, up and down

* All percussionists must submit at least two of the three areas to be considered † Five-minute limit per etude

SUBMIT AUDITION TAPES AND THIS FORM TO: ΚΚΨ & ΤΒΣ ATTN: NIB 2001 Auditions National Headquarters P.O. Box 849 Stillwater, OK, 74076-0849

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Tau Beta Sigma meets the Olympics; produces 22 Champions!

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s Tau Beta Sigma continues to set new records in membership, several chapters have met the challenge “to put 100% into your recruitment program, ensuring that all quality band members are also Tau Beta Sigma members.” The Go for the Gold program was designed to motivate growth in all chapters, regardless of size. Several chapters have reached new heights, and your national representatives commend you all on a great year. The following chapters joined in the Olympic fun, and succeeded in bringing home the Gold!

Chapter Games: Gold 1

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University of Arkansas, Fayetteville (15%)

34 to 39 members

Gold 2

Beta Sigma Alpha Mu Epsilon Theta

Purdue University (20%) Wichita State University (27%) Georgia Tech (24%)

30 to 36 members 15 to 19 members 29 to 36 members

Gold 3

Eta Pi Theta Xi Epsilon Epsilon Alpha Chi Gamma Xi

Northwestern State University of LA (42%) Iowa State University (29%) Kutztown University (41%) Northern Arizona University (33%) Arkansas State University (85%)

24 to 34 members 24 to 31 members 17 to 24 members 12 to 16 members 13 to 24 members

Theta Xi Eta Pi Theta Epsilon Theta Psi Zeta Alpha Gamma Omega Gamma Kappa Zeta Omega Alpha Mu

Iowa State University (11%) Northwestern State University of LA (11%) University of Cincinnati (19%) Georgia Tech (12%) University of Arkansas, Fayetteville (14%) Illinois State University (18%) University of Pittsburgh (19%) University of Connecticut (16%) University of Missouri, Columbia (17%) Wichita State University (19%)

31 of a 280-member band 34 of a 300-member band 34 of a 180-member band 36 of a 290-member band 39 of a 272-member band 45 of a 250-member band 47 of a 250-member band 36 of a 228-member band 46 of a 272-member band 19 of a 98-member band

Gold 2

Gamma Xi Epsilon Epsilon

Arkansas State University (20%) Kutztown University (27%)

24 of a 122-member band 24 of a 90-member band

Gold 3

Theta Lambda

Auburn University (30%)

89 of a 300-member band

Band Games: Gold 1

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Tau Beta Sigma TRIBUTES

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he Tau Beta Sigma Board of Trustees is pleased to announce a new fund development program designed to support the Tau Beta Sigma Trust Fund, which ultimately supports the long-term programs of the Soroity. The Tribute program allows anyone to make a donation to TBS in the form of a tribute or memorial. Any donation is appreciated, but donations of $10 or more will be recognized with a special acknowledgement card sent to the honoree as well as an acknowledgement sent to the donor for tax purposes. All tributes will be listed in The PODIUM. To participate in this worthwhile development opportunity, simply send a check for your donation, payable to Tau Beta Sigma, to: Tau Beta Sigma Tributes P.O. Box 849 Stillwater, OK 74076 Be sure and include your name and address and the name and address of your honoree(s).

Tributes already received are: IN HONOR OF: ΤΒΣ 50th Anniversary of Tau Chapter/ΤΒΣ ΤΒΣ 50th Anniversary of Chi Chapter/ΤΒΣ ΤΒΣ 50th Anniversary of Psi Chapter/ΤΒΣ ΤΒΣ 50th Anniversary of Omega Chapter/ΤΒΣ ΤΒΣ at Stillman College Installation of Theta Chi Chapter/ΤΒΣ ΤΒΣ at Virginia State University Reactivation of Epsilon Rho Chapter/ΤΒΣ 50th birthday of Melvin Miles 80th birthday of Wava Banes Henry The birth of her son, Michael Harris Kaplan –Debbie Kaplan IN HONOR OF: Wava Barnes Henry, founder and spirit of ΤΒΣ A. Frank and Grace Martin, for their love and nurturing of ΚΚΨ and ΤΒΣ for many years All ΤΒΣ sponsors, with appreciation for their support of local chapters –Patsy Hejl IN HONOR OF: Glenn Baker Her parents, Frank and Donna Molina –Debbie Baker IN HONOR OF: Gwen Wilburn –Dixie Mosier-Greene

The PODIUM thanks these contributors for getting the Tau Beta Sigma Tribute program off to a great start!

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by Matt Forbis Former Southeast District President, Kappa Kappa Psi

Never Let ‘em See You

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fter a quite enjoyable summer, you return to school for what promises to be another great year in the band and the fraternity or sorority. It’s late August or early September. The heat of late summer is in full effect as you start that daily marching band rehearsal routine. What happens even before you stretch one muscle or do one 8-to-5 drill? You’re a brother of Kappa Kappa Psi or a sister of Tau Beta Sigma, and you have to move out podiums, fill water jugs, set up line markers, carry interval poles, pass out drill charts, and take attendance. The list goes on and on. After all, you are a member of the band “service” organization. Everyone in the band knows who your organization is and what you are about. They may not be vocal about it, but they know the work you do for the band.

They notice! Exactly what do they notice? Do they see a group of brothers and/or sisters working as a cohesive body toward a common goal as it should be? Do they see the anguish of the job, bitter faces, and arguing and complaining members, or do they see the joy of service to the band, the shared brotherhood and sisterhood, and the positive and enthusiastic participation? Let’s all hope they see the latter.

People know who we are and what we are about. Band members are aware that brothers and sisters of our organizations are dedicated and devoted to service to the band. We all want to represent ourselves and our organization with respect, honor, confidence, and pride. Let’s make sure our actions match the personal traits we hold so dear.

When you wear your letters, and

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Sweat! even when you don’t, always, always engage in service for the band with an enthusiastic and enjoyable attitude. It is perfectly acceptable and more than encouraged to show pride in what you do and why. Make a little noise to let people see and make people think to themselves, “Hey, those people really do a lot for this band, they do it well, and they really love doing it.” Remember the phrases “enthusiastic participation” and “positive attitude” anywhere in your candidate or continuing education training?

To make the point a little stronger, here’s another example. You have just finished one of the most stressful days in your college career. You’ve taken three midterms and been going straight since 8 a.m. We’ve all had these days.

Now what can possibly top off this perfect day? How about a late evening rehearsal or sectional for your upcoming concert band concert! Will you attend with the attitude of really wanting to be there to participate and help those fellow band members to a more effective participation? Will you make everyone quite aware of your hard day and bad mood?

As a member of the “honorary” band fraternity or sorority, you are a prime example of what every band member should strive to become. You are the “honored” within your band. If you engage in activities within your band with an optimistic attitude and enthusiastic manor, others will notice

and, believe it or not, they will follow.

Remember that we set the example and they do notice. By following the teachings of your organization, you have shown your peers that, as members of your organization, you care more, work more, and enjoy music more than the average band member.

Not a bad reputation to have, huh?

So what is the moral of all of this story telling? We have an obligation to not only participate and serve within our bands, but to do so with a positive and enthusiastic attitude. We work (boy, do we ever work!), but we have fun doing so. That is why we are in this honorary band service organization after all. People will see and understand this and have more respect for who we are and what we are about.

One of the most effective and easiest ways to recruit for our organizations is this form of positive, respectful, enthusiastic, and confident participation and service to the bands we love.

This is what will attract other band members to our organizations. The absence of this attitude will do nothing but harm. The presence of it will do for you, your chapter, your band, and our organizations a great and endless service. What does this all mean? In simple terms that we all can remember: NEVER LET ‘EM SEE YOU SWEAT!!!

Expanding Our Boundaries

by Deb Eakins Northeast District Governor Life Member, Kappa Kappa Psi

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s we move into the 21st Century I note that Kappa Kappa Psi is growing in leaps and bounds. Not only are our membership numbers larger, but also the number of chapters and colonies we have is on a significant increase. In the Northeast District alone we now have four colonies and several other institutions interested in hearing more about Kappa Kappa Psi and what it can do for the band programs and the band students in terms of leadership opportunities and growth.

I’ve always said that the best way to get colonization started is for our students to talk to students that you may know on campuses where Kappa Kappa Psi does not exist.

Obviously not everyone from your high school band went to the same college or university. There are many contact points that you have at a variety of campuses. Take some time to find out where your old rank buddies are, track them down and talk to them about what a great experience Kappa Kappa Psi can be for them. Or simply get some folks together to “stop by” a band rehearsal at another institution.

Wear your letters and, when the band has a break or finishes rehearsal, strike up a conversation about the tunes they are playing or the drill they are running. Let them know that you are in the band at Wherever University and that some of the Kappa Kappa Psi brothers just wanted to check out their rehearsal or their performance. You may end up at a local burger joint with your new-found friends and can discuss what Kappa Kappa Psi is about.

The other nifty boundaries that are expanding are the ones that involve individuals in our organization. It is great to see so many students these days who are not afraid to be affiliated with someone who does not look and act exactly like themselves. We are seeing more and more chapters that have a diverse membership which truly reflects the makeup of the band, in honoring the best bandmembers. Chapters are no longer the “all white, male” chapters of the 1960s, but rather reflect the diversity of the band programs with brothers of all races, national origins, religions, both genders, a variety of handicaps, ages, and sexual orientation.

In a discussion with one of my close brothers, Marie Burleigh, who also was in my membership class as an undergrad, Marie made the following observance about the way children and young adults are growing up these days.

“Our generation can have a huge impact on civil rights and social justice without marching a single step. It’s *so*

important to teach our children to be accepting of people who are different, rather than fearing them simply *because* they’re different. Nobody’s going to like *everyone* and that’s okay, as long as you’ve taken the time to get close enough to have a *reason* not to like that *individual*. But what’s not okayis to judge from afar based on outward characteristics.”

I tend to agree wholeheartedly. Unfortunately, we are still in an era where there are hate crimes and folks are afraid of those they don’t know, or make gut judgements about others without getting to know someone. It is good to note that the Brothers of Kappa Kappa Psi, who have the true spirit of brotherhood, and who devote their time and energies to our five purposes, will take the time to get to know every person in the band. Then, and only then, will they make the decisions on whom to extend the offer of membership. This decision, based on the five purposes of Kappa Kappa Psi, in regard to an individual’s leadership potential, their musicianship, their love of college bands, and not only what they can bring to the brotherhood, but how the brotherhood can impact the individual, is what can make a strong chapter and strong brotherhood.

Kappa Kappa Psi isn’t for everyone. Each chapter’s evolving personality isn’t for everyone. No chapter remains the same year after year lest it become stagnant.

Take the opportunity to reach beyond your boundaries, both intellectually, socially, and physically to encompass more outstanding band members in our wonderful fraternity. By doing so you will undoubtedly be enriched by the experience.

The PODIUM’s Contributing Authors Program

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he National Headquarters of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma is accepting special feature articles for publication in The PODIUM. The purpose of the Contributing Authors Program is to increase the quality and volume of articles that we have to consider for publication.

To be selected as a contributing author, submit a letter of application to Lt. Col. Alan Bonner, National Executive Director. Your letter should indicate your reasons for wanting to participate, a proposed article for publication, and a brief resume outlining qualifications.

Articles will be judged on the basis of topic, quality of the writing and the significance of its relationship to Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma.

Your proposal should be a 1-to-2 page article on a subject related to Kappa Kappa Psi and/or Tau Beta Sigma. Within this perameter, the focus of your article can be wide-ranging; the choice is yours. Please try to observe the established deadlines of May 1 for the fall issue and November 1 for the spring issue. However, we will accept applications and proposed articles on an on-going basis.

We reserve the right to select and edit articles submitted and strongly encourage the use of photographs to accompany your article. Contact the National Headquarters for further details.

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Scenes From a Meeting…

The National Councils of both Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma, and District Presidents, Governors, and Coun For the first time in a non-convention year, both Boards of Trustees and the Board of Directors of the National Alu meetings were also a great opportunity for everyone to get to know each other and have some fun, as these photos a

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nselors convened in Stillwater this past July 26-30 for their regular summer meetings and leadership conferences. umni Association chose to meet in Stillwater over the same weekend. A lot of work was accomplished, but the attest.

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From the Home Office in Stillwater, Oklahoma, come the Top Ten reasons why District Leadership Conferences are GREAT: 10. The NAA Board provides ice cream sundaes (L-R: Heather Mackey and John McCann do the honors, as Leeann Wieser and Kathryn Garrett wait their turn while Dixie Mosier-Green demonstrate the proper technique to Marla Lewiski.).

9. You get to see ΚΚΨ leadership strut their stuff (L-R: Harry Kurtz, Devin Burr, Cecil Crabtree, John McCann).

8. The National Presidents get to use their gavels (no, Karon Miller is not “tabling” Kathy Godwin).

7. New officers get “seated” (L-R: Leeann Wieser, ΤΒΣ Midwest District Counselor Ed Elsea, Catherine Seaton).

6. You get to watch Kathy Godwin demonstrate her new pom-pom routine to Sylvia Halbardier.

5. Lots of hugs! (L-R: ΤΒΣ CFR Dollie McDonald, ΚΚΨ Southwest District President Cecil Crabtree, ΤΒΣ SW District President Catherine Seaton) 4. Did we mention the ice cream? (L-R: NAA’s Heather Mackey, NHQ’s Dixie Mosier-Greene, ΤΒΣ North Central District President Trudy Caudron) 3. You get to met a lot of great alumni, like (L-R) Sam “Fireball” Feuer, Wendy McCann, and Cindy Lasso.

2. You’re first to learn details of the NIB from ΚΚΨ’s Al Sergel and ΤΒΣ’s Debbie Baker (here telling Harry Kurtz and Beth Smith all about it over–guess what?–ice cream!).

And the Number 1 reason: 1. YOU GET TO MEET WAVA! (L-R: ΤΒΣ Trustee Sue Carr, ΤΒΣ Founder Wava Banes Turner, ΤΒΣ CFR Dollie McDonald)

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Kappa Kappa Psi – Our Mission and Identity…

by Michael Golemo National President, Kappa Kappa Psi

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s the fall semester and the marching band season begin to fade, most chapters begin to discuss strategies for recruiting new members.

Although all band members can easily see active members of our brotherhood setting up rehearsals, putting out yardline markers, wearing fraternal tshirts, singing the hymn, etc… what do you and your chapter tell potential and prospective members who and what we are?

It is likely that prospective members only see a portion of the activities, service and social events which we share.

How do you communicate to our potential members why we exist and what we stand for?

Let me encourage you to share the Mission Statement of Kappa Kappa Psi with your prospective members – as well as with all active members. Our Mission Statement effectively and economically states who we are, what we do, how we do it, and for whom.

I know of many chapters that use the lessons of our Ritual in times of chapter turmoil. You can similarly use our Mission Statement to define the relevance of any and all chapter activities. Does this activity fit into the established mission of our brotherhood?

If you attended a district convention this past year, you probably noticed the Mission (and Vision) Statement which was proclaimed on a banner. Perhaps your chapter could also create a banner with our Mission Statement. You could display this banner at chapter meetings and prospective member recruiting events – proclaiming our true identity and mission of Kappa Kappa Psi. What a great way to tell a potential member why we exist!

Our Mission Statement…

Kappa Kappa Psi is a fraternal organization that promotes the advancement of college and university bands through dedicated service and support to bands; comprehensive education; leadership opportunities; and recognition; for the benefit of its members and society.

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Upcoming Kappa Kappa Psi Award Deadlines December 1: Fall Activity Report Deadline (On-time submission could keep your chapter eligible for National Awards such as the Chapter Leadership Award and Service Certificates!)

January 1: Distinguished Service to Music Medal (preferred deadline) A. Frank Martin Award AEA Scholarship Stanley G. Finck Memorial Award J. Lee Burke Student Achievement Award Other Awards which are available anytime: Silver Baton (NEW AWARD!) Top Scholar Award Academic Achievement Award Chapter Certificate of Excellence in Academics F. Lee Bowling Musical Excellence Award (secondary school students) Citation of Excellence (summer band camp) Make certain that your chapter is doing its part to honor outstanding band members by nominating them for awards.

More information on national awards can be found online at www.kkytbs.org, in your Chapter Operations Handbook, or contact your National Vice President for Programs, Mike Osborn, at osbornmi@pilot.msu.edu.

Kappa Kappa Psi Announces its Biennial Keynote Address Contest Are you an active member of ΚΚΨ? Are you interested in being a part of Fraternal history as well as an inspiration to the National Chapter assembled in Corpus Christi?

If so, Kappa Kappa Psi is looking for that one Brother who will be selected to lead the opening session of the 2001 National Convention with an original keynote address. Not only does the winner of this competition get to deliver his/her speech, but he/she also will receive an honorarium to cover convention registration costs!

If you think you could be this Brother, please submit either a cassette or video taped version of your speech as well as a typewritten copy to National Headquarters by April 1, 2001.

Send submissions to: National Headquarters ATTN: ΚΚΨ Keynote Address P.O. Box 849 Stillwater, OK 74076-0849 For more information please contact: Mike Osborn National VP for Programs, ΚΚΨ 317 Becket #4 Brighton, MI 48116 (810) 220-2997 osbornmi@pilot.msu.edu

Bringing Leadership Development to Your Campus Making Leadership Development More Than Just an Ideal

By Michael K. Osborn National Vice President for Programs Kappa Kappa Psi

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ver the past few years leadership development has become an important focus of our fraternal mission.

We as a Fraternity have dedicated a portion of your dues to leadership activities, developed and distributed the Guide to Leadership Development, and brought speakers and events to district and national conventions. Each of these activities is a great start to moving our Fraternity toward creating strong leaders for our bands, our chapters and our lives. Can we stay at this current level of activities and fulfill our mission? Simply the answer is no. If we are to become a Fraternity of leaders, setting people up with the skills that we all can use to be successful in life, then we must move forward.

How do we move forward? By bringing leadership development to our own chapters in an effort to make this leadership learning more hands on and more direct in its approach. We all have sat in the lecture class where we were given the book to read and the professor summarized the book, or where we were talked to about something without ever getting a chance to act on the abilities we were being taught. This happens when you are trying to teach large numbers of people at one time or when you are teaching a broad topic. This has been much of the focus so far in our quest for leadership development. Not that we have not done a good job in getting started, but there is so much more we can do when everyone from national president to the most recent initiate is involved in planning and/or participating in activities to strengthen our leadership skills.

How do we create a wide scale leadership development plan at the local level? It could be as simple as taking advantage of the opportunities that you as students are already paying for. Most campuses have some form of student affairs or student activity office that your tuition is supporting.

Many times these departments or others on your campus have

trained professionals whose job it is to work with campus groups to teach about leadership, drug and alcohol abuse, diversity, and other life issues that confront or are important to college students. It is common that these facilitators are seldom used unless it is a requirement of a group’s suspension or probation for making mistakes in some area. It is also common that these professionals are free for registered student groups (because you are already paying for them through your tuition). Why not utilize these campus resources and be a leader on your campus by seeking out their help without being forced to? If those resources do not exist on your campus or even if they do, some area of your campus (be it the student affairs people or the student government) might provide grants for student groups to bring in resources to achieve certain purposes. This would be a great opportunity to bring in a qualified clinician. There may even be other faculty on campus that are qualified and can bring pertinent education to your group if you seek them out.

Another approach that could be taken to not only fulfill our purpose to serve the bands as well as develop leadership is to work with your band director. Perhaps you could work with your director to bring someone to campus or help to establish a leadership-training program from your bands, or at least your band’s leadership.

Perhaps you could even work with other area chapters to bring resources to your chapters as well your bands. If you have other schools in a reasonable distance then why not share the cost and increase the benefits for our Brothers?

The bottom line for chapters should be finding ways to bring leadership activities home. If you are a chapter leader (and remember that everyone within a chapter can and should be a leader in some capacity) this is a great opportunity to show your leadership abilities to your Brothers.

Whether finding leadership development situations to work through as a chapter or bringing in a clinician, it is important that our leadership efforts take on a personal role in our development and provide people with opportunities to have a personal experience with leadership training instead of sitting passively as someone talks to them. It is through providing these comprehensive leadership development opportunities that we take the next step toward fulfill our goal and mission to create a Fraternity of leaders striving for the highest!

Editor’s Note: The Halftime Gallery feature announced in the last issue of The PODIUM has been held over to the next issue due to lack of space. Reminder: send us a 5” x 7” or 8” x 10” color photo of your band’s most interesting or unusual halftime formation.

If we publish it, you’ll receive credit and your chapter will win a prize: a copy of the limited edition ΚΚΨ/ΤΒΣ 75th Anniversary print, suitable for framing!

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Yes! You can still register for the

1st Biennial

French Riviera Tour June 26 - July 5, 2002 Members of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma are invited to participate in a musical and cultural extravaganza.

Participants in the National Intercollegiate Marching Band will have the opportunity to perform on the French Riviera.

Current accomodation plans are to stay at the Eurovillage, a condominium-style resort outside of St. Paul de Vence. Our brothers and sisters will tour Nice and stroll along the famous Promenade des Anglais. They will likewise experience the beauty and wonders of Cannes, Grasse, St. Paul de Vence, and the Principality of Monaco! As a matter of fact, a performance in Monaco is being planned.

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The tour will be managed by Performing Arts Abroad, Inc. and we estimate the cost to be under $1600 per person, payable in 5 installments. The exact fare will be determined by a number of factors including the economy and the cost of airfare 15 months before departure. Participants will receive: - Roundtrip, economy class air transportation from a choice of 5 gateway cities to Nice, France - Private motor coach transportation to and from the scheduled events - Accommodations at the Eurovillage [or equivalent] on the French Riviera for 8 nights, dual occupancy - Daily breakfast and three dinners - Excursions to cities included in a to-be-announced itinerary - Blue and white NIMB wind suit

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All members will be responsible for obtaining their own passports before the trip. More information on Performing Arts Abroad, Inc. can be found at www.paa-net.com. Please call the National Headquarters at (800) 543-6505 for questions and information regarding the trip itself. Active members will be given first priority, however if openings still exist after November 1, 2000, a limited number of alumni will be accepted. It is possible to extend your stay in Europe beyond the dates of the NIMB tour.

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1st Biennial National Intercollegiate Marching Band Registration Form French Riviera Tour June 26 – July 5, 2002 Complete the following information and return this form. All applications must be accompanied by a non-refundable installment of $100, plus the first two payment of $300 (total $700). National Alumni Association members are now eligible toregister. Applications will be accepted until the National Executive Director declares otherwise. Complete and mail this form with your deposit to: NIMB, National Headquarters, Post Office Box 849, Stillwater, OK 74076-0849.

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School

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School Address Phone

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Classification ❏ Fr. ❏ So. ❏ Jr.

Permanent Address Phone

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Status [at time of registration] ❏ Active ❏ Conditional ❏ Alumni ❏ Honorary ❏ NAA Jacket Size ________________ Pant Size ________________ All participants will receive a blue and white NIMB Wind Suit!

Roommate Preference (if any) ______________________________________________________________________ ❏ I desire to remain in Europe at the conclusion of the NIMB Tour (costs to be determined by PAA).

Payment Type: ❏ Check [payable to KKY/TBS] ❏ Credit Card Amount $ _________ Credit Card Orders: Name on Card __________________________________ ❏ Visa ❏ Master Card Card # __________________________________ Expiration Date _________ ❏ I would like the National Headquarters to make automatic deductions on the payment due dates. ❏ I will contact the National Headquarters by the due date to verify the next payment.

Headquarters Use Only NHQ Authorization NHQ Receipt NHQ Initials

Deposit ________ ________ ________

1st ________ ________ ________

2nd ________ ________ ________

3rd ________ ________ ________

Payment Schedule

Deposit ($100) + 1st Two Payment ($300 ea) $700 3rd Payment $400 Final Payment $500 Max

Cancellation Penalties

Between June 1, 2000 & February 28, 2001 $100 Between March 1, 2001 & August 30, 2001 $200 Between October 1, 2001 & April 11, 2002 $300* Between April 12, 2002 and departure $500* * In addition to any non-recoverable deposits and payments made to suppliers

Final ________ ________ ________

Due March 1, 2001 Due October 1, 2001 Due April 12, 2002

FINAL DEADLINE for new registrations is March 1, 2001. In order to guarantee your reservation, your deposit and first two payments ($700 total) must be received by that date. All applications received after March 1, 2001 will be on a standby basis only.

Individual travelers may purchase insurance for an additional fee. Contact the National Headquarters for details. In the event the tour must be cancelled due to insufficient participation or inadequate instrumentation it will be done before April 1, 2001. If this occurs, all monies will be refunded. The tour is hosted by Performing Arts Abroad, Inc. www.paa-net.com

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Colonization: • • An Inside Look

by Kathy Godwin National Vice President for Communication and Recognition Tau Beta Sigma

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hen I was asked to serve as colony advisor for the Tau Beta Sigma Colony at the University of Louisville, I was thrilled. The excitement of being responsible for guiding a new colony and coordinating the activities with several players (sponsor, advising chapter, district members, National Council, National Headquarters) was quite overwhelming. I thought I’d take an opportunity to share with all of you what my experiences and perspectives have been serving as the Colony Advisor.

I’ve had an opportunity to see the beginnings of a chapter. I’ve often wondered how exciting it must have been to take those first steps, and here I meet those people with the dedication and determination to do just that. As the process has moved forward, I’ve been able to watch the colony members as they grow as leaders. They go through the same experiences that every chapter does as far as ups and downs. They’re learning how to work together and build communication skills. The unique aspect is that they are candidates running a chapter.

As candidates enter a chapter, they bring their skills, leadership, and ideas. They are qualified when they enter to be leaders, but active members are available to assist, encourage, and empower them as they progress. In turn, the active members learn from the candidates. Although to some it may seem that the colonists are at a disadvantage not having the guidance on the same campus, this is not the case. In reality, it allows for more positive experiences not only for the colony, but also for everyone else involved in the process.

Dr. Greg Byrne serves as the sponsor to the colony. Prior to his tenure at Louisville, he worked at Auburn University with both Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi. His positive experience with them encouraged him to start the organizations on the new campus. He has been helpful and enthusiastic throughout the process and would truly like the members to succeed. His energy proved to be a valuable asset and has continued to drive the colony.

In addition to the support of Dr. Byrne, the Tau Beta Sigma Colony has the assistance of Rho Chapter at Indiana

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University, which serves as their Advising Chapter. Their excitement has been constant through the process and grows stronger with each meeting between the two groups. Rho has been available to answer questions and guide the colony just as actives guide membership candidates and teach them how the sorority works from within their chapter. The colonization process has also been instructive for the members of Rho, who have had an opportunity to hear ideas about the meaning of sisterhood from a different perspective. I’ve also observed the growth internally as the leadership within the chapter has changed during the process.

The district is thrilled about having a new chapter, and has provided much needed support. It has been some time since the district had a colony, so the process of colonization has allowed the district to re-evaluate the roles of officers and others involved in the process. The district leaders have helped to coordinate writing letters of support to the colony and have been cheerleaders for both Rho and me.

I was asked early in the process if I was nervous about the responsibilities of being Colony Advisor, namely, to help ensure the future of Tau Beta Sigma and allow these colony members, along with future members, to have the same opportunities to learn and grow in the Sorority as you and I have had. Initially, this seemed like quite a challenge! However, any anxiety I might have had was quickly allayed as I looked around to see all my sisters and brothers standing with me. It has not troubled me again, because the enthusiasm of the colonization process is so contagious.

Colonization Handbook Now On-line!

Want to start a colony? Want to learn more about the process? The latest edition of the ΚΚΨ/ΤΒΣ Colonization Handbook, newly revised and expanded, has the answers to your questions. Download your copy today from the national web site (www.kkytbs.org) or call the National Headquarters at 1-800-543-6505 for a copy.

Lessons We Can Lear n from Geese…

Learn (Geese???)

by Jerome Jackson National Vice President for Student Affairs Kappa Kappa Psi (Author’s note: Since my initiation into Kappa Kappa Psi, I have continued to travel a long road that was started by my journey through the Rituals. I have benefited greatly from this fraternity, and have learned some harsh, valuable lessons about friendship, loyalty, respect, service, sacrifice, and love. Some of these lessons I realized on my own. Some of these had to be shown to me. Chris Haughee, Southeast District Governor, at the 1995 National Convention in Orlando, first showed one lesson that always sticks out in my mind to me. He used it during his Ritual Presentation at the time and I found it extremely profound then and even more important to me today. At times, I find myself reading this whenever I lose track of my goals, and I will always remember Chris Haughee, not only for his outstanding leadership as Governor, but for these lessons below as well. The original source is unknown.)

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ou have gone through the Membership Education Process. You have paid your dues, purchased your letters, and strutted proudly through that band room as a member of Kappa Kappa Psi/Tau Beta Sigma. However, do you know what your organization is all about? Service, right? Well, that’s a good answer. However, what is the most important service project you can work on for your band? I say, “Participate in a band.” After all, is not music a universal language, and truly the greatest of the arts?

How often do we see brothers and chapters wondering what new and exciting service projects they can do for their band program? They devote time and energy inventing the wheel when some of their membership sits in the audience while the band director needs help on third clarinet.

Participating in a band keeps you involved with the everyday operations of the band program. Playing an instrument connects you with the program and your fellow brothers as well as all band members. So when looking for some exciting new project to energize your self and your chapter, try looking at your instruments and making sure you participate.

Participation in a band is a team effort, and as members of the band team, we can learn a lot from watching our feathered friends, the geese. Consider:

Lesson Learned – People who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going quicker and easier because they are traveling on the strength of one another.

Fact #2 – Whenever a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to fly alone and quickly gets back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird immediately in front.

Lesson Learned – If we have as much sense as geese, we will stay in formation with those who are ahead of where we want to go and be willing to accept their help as well as give ours to others.

Fact #3 – When the lead goose gets tired, it rotates back into the formation and another goose flies at the point position.

Lesson Learned – It pays to take turns doing the hard tasks and sharing leadership.

Fact #4 – The geese in formation honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up their speed.

Lesson Learned – We need to make sure our honking from behind is encouraging, and not something else.

Fact #5 – When a goose gets sick or wounded or shot down, two geese drop out of formation and follow it down to help and protect it. They stay with it until it is able to fly again, or dies. Then they launch out on their own, with another formation, or they catch up with their flock.

Lesson Learned – If we have as much sense as geese do, we too, will stand by each other in difficult times as well as when we are strong.

Fact #1 – As each bird flaps its wings, it creates uplift for the bird following. By flying in a “V” formation, the whole flock adds 71 percent greater flying range than if one bird flew alone.

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Board Stiff (pt.3) Biographies of New ΤΒΣ Board of Trustees

by Patsy Hejl, ΤΒΣ Board of Trustees Chair

Debbie Baker

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ebbie Baker is the Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees for Tau Beta Sigma. A life member of Beta Xi, University of Florida and honorary member of Theta Lambda, Auburn University, Debbie enjoys working with music on the collegiate level through the sorority. Most people know Debbie as the co-coordinator of the National Intercollegiate Band in 1999. Together with Al Sergel, she will again coordinate the NIB at the 2001 convention in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Debbie is the band director at Flat Rock Middle School in Tyrone, Georgia. Her band program includes over 250 members in five different music ensembles: three concert bands, a pep band, and a jazz band. Debbie has received many accolades over the years, including the George Angelucci Award for Outstanding Educator andTeacher of the Year, and is listed in Who's Who in American Educators.

Debbie is a member of MENC, GMEA, NBA, WBDNI, and an Honorary of Kappa Kappa Psi Fraternity.

Debbie and her husband Glenn enjoy collecting miniature lighted houses. They have organized several collectible gatherings and events, raising over $25,000 for Ronald McDonald charity and Family Haven, a home for abused women and children. Debbie and Glenn enjoy watching their daughter Belinda play soccer, sing in the school choir, and this year joining the BAND!!

Patsy Hejl

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atsy Drury Hejl is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Music Education degree.

While a student at UT, Patsy was a member of the Longhorn Band, Tau Beta Sigma, Longhorn Singers, and Alpha Omicron Pi. She received a Master of Education in Instructional Leadership from Mississippi State University.

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Before assuming the office of National President for the 1967-69 biennium, Patsy served as National Secretary, and Second and First Vice-President.

She has served as the Beta Gamma sponsor, District Counselor, and had previously served on the Board of Trustees as chairman.

Presiding over the 1969 National Convention at Oklahoma State University, Patsy presented Kappa Kappa Psi, which celebrated its 50th Anniversary at the convention, with a new set of ritual robes on behalf of Tau Beta Sigma. During her term as president, the Outstanding Service to Music Award was developed, and the first award was given at the 1969 convention. At the same convention, the Alpha Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi presented Patsy with a savings bond for her two-week-old son’s college fund with the hopes it would be used to pay his dues in Kappa Kappa Psi! As an instrumental music teacher in Texas, Iowa, and Mississippi, Patsy has taught at all levels from beginning band to high school band. Her choral music teaching assignments include elementary and junior high general music and choir. She also taught church youth choirs and handbell choirs.

Patsy and her husband, James, who is also a band director, met at UT and have worked together as a team since college. Patsy has accompanied many of James’ high school students on the piano at contests. At the high school and college levels, she taught and oversaw the drill team and guard units of James’ bands.

At present, Patsy is principal of the Primary School in Fredericksburg, Texas. Previously she served as a middle school assistant principal and elementary school principal in Angleton, Texas. Her elementary school was rated exemplary by the state of Texas and a Four Star School by Texas Monthly magazine. Patsy is an active member of TEPSA, the state principals’ association, serving as first vice-president at the district level. She is a frequent presenter at state and district conventions. The University of Texas chapter, Beta Gamma, has honored Patsy by creating and naming a scholarship for her; the scholarship is given annually to an outstanding

freshman woman in the Longhorn Band. She was also the first past national president of Tau Beta Sigma to conduct the NIB (University of Connecticut, 1973) Patsy and her husband, James, have three children, Sandra, Janice, and David. Their children had the unique opportunity to be members of both their mother and father’s bands. The opportunity also presented a dilemma for the children as their parents knew how much time they really practiced!

As a member and chair of the Board of Trustees, Patsy continues a lifetime commitment and advocacy to the ideals and purposes of Tau Beta Sigma Sorority.

Dorothy “Karon” Miller

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ow in her fifteenth year of service to Tau Beta Sigma, Karon Miller, a Baylor University graduate and alumnus of Iota Chapter, was elected National President at the 1999 National Convention in St. Louis, Missouri. She was first elected to the Tau Beta Sigma National Council in 1993 at Purdue University.

During her biennium, Karon has focused on maintaining the continued growth that the Sorority experienced in the previous biennium. The implementation of the Tau Beta Sigma Strategic Plan, new scholarships, the Guide to Leadership Education, and eliminating the debt on the capital improvement are very important goal for Karon. With Kappa Kappa Psi National President, Dr. Michael Golemo, she is also emphasized the need for better student leadership development, especially at the district and local chapter levels. Through this endeavor, it is her hope that joint relations within the two organizations will continue to prosper.

Karon is most pleased to be a legacy both as an Active member and as the President. Her mother, Janet West Miller, served as National President from 1955-57 and is a Life Member of the Board of Trustees. This is the first time in the history of the Sorority that a mother and daughter will have served as Tau Beta Sigma National Presidents.

Karon is the Child Care Supervisor for the Child Care Managment Services, an agency of the Central Texas Workforce Development Board. She administers a program which is responsible for the quality improvement of child care facilities for low income families. She resides in Belton, Texas.

Meet the 2000 ΤΒΣ Scholarship Winners!

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ecipient of the ΤΒΣ Trustees’ Scholarship for 2000 is Kayla Stoneman, a senior instrumental music education major at Florida State University and a member of the Alpha Omega Chapter since spring 1998. She has served on the Chapter’s executive board as Parliamentarian and currently serves as a committee head.

Kayla is originally from Crescent City, Florida, where she began playing the flute in the fourth grade. Her music teacher were her parents, both elementary school music teachers. At FSU, she has played in many different ensembles and is currently the principal flute in the Wind Symphony.

She has also served as a section leader for two years and a drill assistant and music librarian for the FSU Marching Chiefs. Kayla has also been actively involved in other school of music organizations as a member of the Board of Advisors and FSU’s chapter of CUENC. In addition to playing the flute, she has also sung in church choirs since she was in middle school.

Next fall Kayla will be doing her student teaching. After graduation, she hopes to teach high school band and eventually go to graduate school. She believes that music should be accessible to all students and that music education should focus on enabling the students to have meaningful performance experiences through which students should learn all aspects of music including theory, history, composing, and listening.

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ecipient of the first Tau Beta Sigma National Scholarship for Outstanding Student Leaders is Sarah L. Evans, a senior English major at Henderson State University and member of the Theta Theta Chapter.

Sarah was initiated into the Theta Theta chapter of Tau Beta Sigma on November 3, 1997. She will be awarded a $500.00 scholarship to help with her education expenses.

Congratulations, Sarah!

MMM Janet West Miller Recovering after Accident

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au Beta Sigma Board of Trustees Life Member Janet West Miller is recovering at home from a broken leg following a fall this past summer. According to daughter Karon, Janet is doing well and recovering nicely. The PODIUM wishes her a speedy recovery. ΤΒΣ and ΚΚΨ members wishing to send get-well cards or flowers should address them to: Janet West Miller 5527 Abilene Trail San Antonio, TX 78222-4524

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Who ARE Those Guys???

(pt.1)

Meet the Kappa Kappa Psi Board of Trustees

by Ken Corbett Chairman

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o you’ve always wondered who and what the Board of Trustees is?

Kappa Kappa Psi is legally chartered as a Corporation in the State of Oklahoma. The Corporation has jurisdiction over all component parts of the Fraternity through the Board of Trustees. It is the Board’s job to consider matters which are referred to it by the National Council. These can include national policy, alumni or public relations issues, legal matters, or internal problems within the Fraternity. Except in cases where there’s a ruling by a court of law, decisions of the Board of Trustees are final.

The Board of Trustees is made up of volunteer leaders from within the Fraternity who serve without pay. Four members are elected at large. The Immediate Past National President and the National President round out the Board’s membership of six. Each member of the Board of Trustees must be a member of the Fraternity in good standing and at least 29 years old at the time of election.

Board members participate in National and District Conventions, chapter visitations, chapter installations, professional meetings, National Council meetings, and any other capacity needed to conduct the business of the fraternity. In recent years, national officer responsibilities have increased, and the national council simply does not have the time to tackle all the issues and projects before them. The Board has stepped in to support the Council with many of the projects because we all feel the crucial need to move this fraternity forward. As board members we have had the time and the commitment to work on many projects for this Fraternity. All of us are very passionate about the fraternity.

Recent and current activities of the Board of Trustees include: mentoring and advising the National Alumni Association, the Archives and History project, investing the Kappa Kappa Psi Trust Fund and Scholarship Fund, strategic planning with the National Council, providing input and acting as resources to the National Council, university administrators, college band directors, and all members. Our most important role and activity is to support the ideals of Kappa Kappa Psi whenever needed.

The current Board is comprised of members from varying walks of life, including three University band directors, a University administrator, insurance claims advisor,

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and a corporate attorney. The board members are Chairman Ken Corbett, Vice Chairman Andy Mullin, Robert Fleming, Melvin Miles, Scott Stowell, and Mike Golemo.

Ken Corbett, Chairman Ken Corbett is the Assistant to the Vice President for Business and Finance and the Director of Special Projects at the University of South Carolina. He has been with the University 20 years.

He graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1981 with a B.S. in Accounting and in 1992 with a Master of Accountancy.

Ken works and volunteers his time with the University of South Carolina Band coordinating registration activities for the Marching Band, Spring Band Clinic and Summer Music Camp. He serves as Secretary/Treasurer of the USC Alumni Band. He is a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and an honorary member of Tau Beta Sigma.

Fraternal experience includes: Chapter Treasurer 19791982; Southeast District Secretary/Treasurer 1980-1981; Chapter Co-Sponsor 1982-1991; National Member-at-Large 1983-1985, 1985-1987; National First Vice President 19871989; National President 1989-1991; Board of Trustees 1989-2001; and a Life Member since 1982.

He is a member of the National Band Association, National Association of College and University Business Officers, Association of Fraternity Advisors, and the American Society of Association Executives.

Ken lives in Columbia, South Carolina, with his wife Maribeth and two children, Jason and Sarah.

Robert Fleming, Board Member Dr. Fleming is Professor of Music, Associate Director of Bands and Director of the Sun Devil Marching Band at

Arizona State University.

He has degrees from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Carnegie-Mellon University, and Southern Illinois University (Doctor of Philosophy in Secondary Education).

His Arizona State University Sun Devil Marching Band received the 1991 Sudler Trophy distinguishing it as one of the most outstanding marching band programs in the country. Dr. Fleming also conducts the ASU Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, and the Sun Devil Basketball Pep Bands.

Prior to his arrival at Arizona State University in 1974, he was Director of Bands at the University of Tennessee at Martin for seven years. In addition to his duties at Arizona State University, Professor Fleming is an active marching and concert band clinician, adjudicator, and a member of numerous professional organizations.

He served on the Board of Directors of the American Bandmasters Association from 1990 to 1993. He is past President of the PAC 10 Band Directors Association. In 1989, Dr. Fleming was installed as an honorary member of Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Mu, the International Bandmasters Fraternity. In 1993, Dr. Fleming received the Bohumil Makovsky Memorial Award to Outstanding College Band Directors from Kappa Kappa Psi and in September of 1994, he received the Professional Fraternity Association’s 1994 Faculty Award of Excellence.

Fraternal experience includes: National President 19871989, National First Vice President 1985-1987; National Secretary/Treasurer 1983-1985, District Governor, Board of Trustees 1987-2003. He also holds membership in ABA, MENC, CBDNA, and ABODA. Dr. Fleming lives in Tempe, Arizona, with his wife Brenda. He has a grown son and daughter.

Melvin Miles, Board Member Melvin Miles is the Director of University Bands and an Instructor of Music at Morgan State University. He is the conductor of the Morgan State University Symphonic Band and the MSU Jazz Ensemble. In addition, his responsibilities include directing the Morgan State University Marching Band, the “Bear Band” (MSU’s

Pep Band), the MSU Jazz Quintet, and the Morgan State University Brass Ensemble. As an instructor in the Fine Arts Department, Melvin teaches Applied Trumpet, Instrumental Conducting, and Instrumental and Brasswind Methods.

A native of Baltimore, Mr. Miles was educated in the Baltimore City Public School system, culminating with a Music Diploma from the Frederick Douglass High School.

He received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees in Music Education from Morgan State University.

He has attended The Catholic University of America for doctoral studies in Music Education.

Mr. Miles is an active arranger and maintains an energetic performance schedule, performing (trumpet) with local chamber groups, wind ensembles and with many local and national recording and show groups. Mr. Miles has written numerous arrangements heard throughout the football and basketball seasons performed by the Morgan State University Marching and Pep Bands. For the past twelve years, Mr. Miles has written, adapted, and arranged musical scores and has performed as the Musical Director for the “Encore Dinner Theater.” He has arranged and performed several selections for Barry Levinson’s movies “Diner” and “Avalon.” A conscientious music educator, he is always guest conducting, rendering clinics, leading workshops, and adjudicating concerts, jazz combos, and marching bands for the public schools throughout the region In addition to serving as a member of Kappa Kappa Psi’s Board of Trustees, he is also a member of the Board of Directors for Community Arts Project, Inc., and the Immediate Past President of the Council of Higher Education in Music. He is also a member of the Music Educators National Conference, the Maryland Music Educators Association, the College Band Directors Association, the Maryland Band Directors Association, Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Sorority, Promethean Kappa Tau, Alpha Psi Omega National Honorary Society, National Association for the Study and Performance of African-American Music (NASPAAM), the International Association of Jazz Educators, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

Mr. Miles lives in Baltimore with his wife, Cathy (ΤΒΣ/Epsilon Omega, ΤΒΣ Board Member) and daughter Erin. He also has four adult children: Nichele, Melvin III, Jarrett (ΚΚΨ/Eta Gamma), and Jermaine (ΚΚΨ/Eta Gamma) and five grand children Jasmine, Mia, Morgan, Devin and Jermain,Jr. (to be continued)

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Educating Our Membership Candidates: How to Teach the Membership Education Program

by Kirk Randazzo, National Vice President for Colonization and Membership Kappa Kappa Psi

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ver the past several years I have observed how chapters teach their membership candidates. By and large we do a decent job of passing along information to our candidates.

But do we truly teach? This simple question impacts the foundation of our answer is “no” then our definition of education consists merely of the passing of information. This article explores the meaning of teaching and provides examples of how to “teach’’ the Membership Education Program.

Currently the majority of our chapters require membership candidates to memorize facts. These facts range from the history of Kappa Kappa Psi (for example, the names of the Founding Fathers) to the names of the National Council and the words of the Preamble and Purposes. While this information is important, too often our candidates only memorize these facts to pass an exam. Once the exam is over, that information is forgotten. Thus we often do a poor job of educating. To overcome this obstacle we need to team how to teach the Membership Education Program.

So what is the definition of teaching?

Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines teaching as “the imparting of knowledge.” So what exactly does this mean? Is it limited to the passing along of information, or does teaching require something more? To answer this question, let us turn to the Greek philosopher Plutarch. When asked a question regarding the human mind and how best to teach individuals, Plutarch responded “The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but rather a fire to be lit.” According to Plutarch, education involved more than the memorization of facts. Consequently, good teaching more than pass along information, they encouraged students to link facts into larger pictures. This should be the goal of our of our Membership Education Program: to do more than pass along facts to our candidates. Instead, we should encourage them to link those facts into larger pictures.

How is this accomplished? The answer involves focusing on different questions. When we pass along information we focus on what those facts are. For example, “What are the names of the Founding Fathers?” or “What are the purposes

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of Kappa Kappa Psi?” When we teach we should focus on why those facts are important and how those facts are linked to other facts. This new focus allows us to ask a whole new range of questions to our candidates.

For example, in terms of the Founding Fathers, we can move beyond just asking their names. Instead we can focus on why their efforts were so extraordinary. Imagine everything involved with establishing a fraternity: development of purposes, creation of ritual, incorporation by the state. Now imagine your course load and all of the activities you are involved in: homework, band, other organizations, a social life. Do you think you could create a fraternity?

Imagine also the amount of money required. The Guide to Membership Education states that William A. Scroggs used $2000 of his own money to create The Baton, our first publication. In today’s economy that amount equals $16,000. Do you possess that much money? Would you invest that amount in an organization you were not sure would survive? By focusing on these questions the accomplishments of the Founding Fathers become that much more impressive.

In terms of the Preamble and Purposes we can move beyond mere recitation of the words. Instead, we can focus on how the Purposes relate to the Fraternity and to life in general. Each purpose has a specific meaning. However, it has been my experience that candidates often are not taught these specific meanings. Rather, each purpose’s definition becomes “to serve the band.” If we teach our candidates to analyze each purpose separately the true meanings become unlocked and a deeper understanding develops.

These two examples illustrate how our Membership Education Programs can become more than just the passing along of information. Our goal as educators should be for our candidates to discuss fraternal information on several different levels. We should teach our candidates to think beyond the facts to the deeper meanings of Kappa Kappa Psi. To do so requires that we ourselves look beyond the facts in order to perceive the why’s and how’s of our Fraternity.

2001 NIB Conductor Colonel L. Bryan Shelburne Jr.

Director, The U.S. Army Concert Band, “Pershing’s Own“

When Colonel L. Bryan Shelburne, Jr. assumed command of The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” he became only the sixth appointee to serve as leader and commander since the band’s formation in 1922.

Col. Shelburne holds a Bachelor of Music Degree from Hardin-Simmons University and a Master of Music Degree from Arizona State University. His professional playing includes six seasons as trombonist with the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra and work with the Phoenix Symphony.

Col. Shelburne’s previous assignments have included executive officer and associate director of the Armed Forces Bicentennial Band, commander of the Headquarters, U.S. Army Europe Band and he twice served as commandant of the Army Element, Armed Forces School of Music in Norfolk, Virginia. Most recently, Col. Shelburne commanded the United States Military Academy Band at West Point.

Since assuming command, Col. Shelburne led “Pershing’s Own” at the 1990 Economic Summit of the Industrialized Nations in Houston and at the Swedish Army Tattoo in Strängnäs, Sweden, in 1990 and at the Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1994. In 1993, he conducted The Band during the “Nationale Taptoe,” in Breda, Holland, and in 1994, at “The Viking Ship” Olympic Hall in Hamar, Norway, during the Norwegian Military Tattoo. Under the scrutiny of thousands from around the world, Col. Shelburne conducted “Pershing’s Own” and an array of foreign performers during the 1996 Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Scotland.

Col. Shelburne is a member of the American Bandmasters Association and serves on the board of directors for The John Philip Sousa Foundation. He was named by Hardin-Simmons University in Texas as a Centennial Year Distinguished Graduate and serves as the university’s distinguished visiting lecturer. His military awards include the Legion of Merit, two awards of the Meritorious Service Medal, the Joint Service Commendation Medal and three awards of the Army Commendation Medal.

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Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma– Indispensable to the College Band!

by Tim Gunter Director of Athletic Bands Director, Razorback Marching Band University of Arkansas

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s it possible for the modern university band to be the vibrant, energetic, self-starting, dynamic force that it is without the work and leadership of the young men and women of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma? Would university bands be able to service the many needs of its members without the sacrifice of these special people? Would the wonderful, contagious spirit generated by a group of young people who sacrifice so many hours of service in support of their beloved university band families be at such a high level without the bonding opportunities of brotherhood and sisterhood? In my opinion, the answer is an absolute NO! I have had the good fortune to see the world of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma from the perspective of both student and faculty. As an undergraduate at the University of Arkansas from 1974-1979, I was a proud and loyal member of the Lambda Chapter, working diligently on the equipment crew for four years. As one might expect, I have many fond memories of my days in the Razorback Band and the numerous escapades I was lucky enough to experience and survive, including being asked to scrape two inches of ice off of an Astroturf field one hour before rehearsal.

Ouch! I will never forget the spirit of our chapter—always ready and available to help, and eager to please Mr. Eldon Janzen, our director, who we respected and admired and a person for whom we would have done anything.

Today, I am fulfilling a dream job as the Director of Athletic Bands and Director of the 312-member Razorback Marching Band at the University of Arkansas. I am also privileged to serve as the faculty advisor for the Psi Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma. In that capacity, I try to attend every meeting I can. It is important that those of us in leadership positions keep in mind that we shouldn’t ask our students to do anything we wouldn’t be willing to do ourselves. We as leaders are no more special than our young followers and shouldn’t expect to be treated as such. Our students work too hard and long in their efforts to make their university band

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The Director’s Corner

===== & experience a pinnacle experience to deserve any less. If the attainment of respect is a concern, I believe that “getting your hands dirty” along with the membership in the fulfillment of their goals, which should be the same goals as the leadership, will get you all of the respect you ever wanted and more.

I am absolutely convinced that there is no group of students or faculty on our campus at the University of Arkansas more committed to the fulfillment of their goals and more willing to do whatever it takes to achieve them. It is an unquestionable fact that our band would not survive without them. No matter what the obstacle may be, whether it be weather, administrative faux pas, illness, or whatever, these guys can find a satisfactory solution to any problem.

The number of activities that Lambda and Psi perform for the good of our band program are too numerous to mention in this space, but everything they do, from the water coolers for every rehearsal and game to the massive amount of equipment moves that are made from band hall to storage shed to the drill field to our pep rally location to the stadium sites in both Fayetteville and Little Rock, to the... well, I think you get the picture. The examples of leadership exhibited by the members in our chapters are unparalleled and greatly appreciated more than they will ever know.

Finally, the life lessons that are learned on almost a daily basis from an association with Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma are significant and numerous. It is fulfilling as a teacher and advisor to watch the maturation process at work.

The majority of the young people who arrive on our campus as freshmen are still teenagers in the strictest sense of the word. By the time they graduate, they have transformed into young adults, ready to make significant contributions to society. In my heart, I know that an association with the university band combined with the experiences attained in the fraternity and sorority had an enormous impact on the development of their lives. Long live Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma!

To The Brothers of Kappa Kappa Psi: On behalf of the National Council, Board of Trustees, Actives, and Alumni Members of Tau Beta Sigma, this letter is to express our appreciation for Kappa Kappa Psi's assistance and support during the Sorority's recent financial situation. We especially thank the brothers of the Kappa Kappa Psi National Councils during the bieniums of 1997-1999 and 1999-2001.

There are times in any family relationship when one member needs extra support and assistance. During the past few years the Sorority found itself in just that position.

Because of the willingness of the Fraternity to help us through the tough times, we are happy to say that we are once again on firm and steady ground. The relationship we share as brothers and sisters is what makes our two organizations successful in our mission of service to college and university bands.

As very proud members of the Sorority may we never forget what A. Frank Martin and the members of the Grand Council of Kappa Kappa Psi did for our organization in 1946. Tau Beta Sigma will never forget the brothers' commitment to the Sorority at that time.

As both organizations experience unprecedented success in the areas of membership growth and colony establishment, each organization is also venturing new and different arenas. We each remain dedicated to the principles of service to college and university bands as well as the fostering of student leaders in these groups.

Please accept our thanks and appreciation for your assistance when needed. We look forward to contuining our working relationship with you in this new century. Best wishes for continued success in all of your endeavors.

In The Fraternal Bond,

Karon Miller, President Tau Beta Sigma

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Tau Beta Sigma’s Theta Lambda:

in Style!

by Emily Heitman Former President, Theta Lambda, Tau Beta Sigma

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o you followed all the suggestions and ideas for recruitment, Tau Beta Sigma is now the hippest organization to join on your campus, and your membership numbers are nearing 100. What do you do now? The Theta Lambda chapter of Tau Beta Sigma at Auburn University recently had to face this very complex situation. From 1996, when I was initiated, to spring of 2000, our chapter grew from thirtytwo to ninety members, forcing several changes in our organization. From a management standpoint, there are several things that must be dealt with in order to run a large sorority successfully.

First of all, how do you optimize your manpower?

Ninety girls can do a lot more service than 30. However, there are not many projects that require that large a group; our typical band service project takes around 35 people.

Obviously, a sign-up sheet for this project is full before it even gets halfway around the chapter room. So, we’ve had to take a different approach to service activities. With a large sorority, we can divide our membership up into seven committees, so we assign our service projects to different committees. These subgroups of the chapter can perform their assigned function individually and also work with other committees on different service projects. This way, everyone in our sorority can still contribute to the service projects, and our organization can accomplish much more, with the management of the projects being spread out among committee heads.

Our chapter still needs to do a few things together, but

Janelle Seigert passes out balloons in Auburn colors at the recent Theta Lambda “Field Day at the Band Field.”

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Theta Lambda sister Laura Spivey paints a future sister’s face at a recent “Field Day at the Band Field.”

finding projects that require almost a hundred people can be a difficult task. After thinking creatively, we came up with a community service project this year for underprivileged children. A university-sponsored program called Project Uplift pairs children with big sisters and brothers, and our Tau Beta Sigma chapter sponsored a “Field Day at the Band Field” event for the children. We reserved the band field and set up different booths and activities that taught the children about music. Having a musical theme, we could then provide a service to the community that both educates children and encourages an appreciation of music, while supporting the Tau Beta Sigma Vision Statement, in which we are charged “to promote band music as an integral part of the American cultural experience.”

We were able to employ every one of our members in this project Sisters either set up equipment for the field day, ran a booth, led a parade of sisters and children around the field, or managed the overall project. The event was a great chance to prove our “sisterpower” capacity and our ability to run a large-scale project entirely by ourselves.

A second dilemma of a large chapter is making every member feel important to the sorority. You can do this by getting the sisters involved in their committees. This is the key to membership retention. It can no longer be the executive council’s responsibility to keep up with every individual member. It is now time for the other student leaders, the committee heads, to be in contact with their committee members. They have to be the ones to give their members that individual attention, they have to be the ones to call a

Sisters Camie Young and Kelli White help a youngster at an arts and crafts booth at the “Field Day at the Band Field.”

Therta Lambda sisters all wear their jerseys to Band Camp to identify themselves to prospective members.

sister when she doesn’t show up for a meeting, and they have with skits, in which many of them get to participate. We get to be the ones to pat the members on the back and make the sisters involved by singing sorority songs. We give out a them feel like a vital part of the organization. These small Dr. Johnnie Vinson Service Award (named for our band subgroups of the sorority become the member’s outlet for director) at every meeting to someone who has shown excelinvolvement. The sisters now feel important to their commit- lence in service. And we start every meeting with a devotion tee, and in turn important to the whole sorority. followed by prayer requests, so that we can hear and pray for A third issue with which a some of the things sisters are large sorority must deal is dealing with. maintaining closeness. When a Through all of these sorority becomes large it forfeits changes, the Theta Lambda that tight, sisterly bond that chapter has learned how to exists between members of adapt to its new membership small chapters. No longer do size. We had no idea, five years you know exactly what’s going ago, that we would be growing on in every sister’s life, and no exponentially in the next few longer can you plan a social years. We also did not realize event that fits everyone’s the impact it would have on schedule. This means you must chapter operations. Nonetheplan more sister events, such as less, this growth has occurred, sister retreats, Girls’ Night Out, and we have had to make some and pajama parties. Through adjustments. We are breaking the different social events of the The women of Theta Lambda prior to an alumni new ground, and we don’t have chapter, the sisters can get to many chapters to call on for breakfast, spring 2000. These hard-working band women know each other better and advice in this area. Therefore, comprise one of ΤΒΣ’s largest chapters. develop a strong sisterly bond. we have to continuously try Without closeness, your members start to feel lost in the new things to see what works and what doesn’t work. Howcrowd, so you must work a little harder to maintain this ever, we are learning the many advantages of having a large aspect of the sisterhood. chapter. We are capable of large amounts of service, we are A final dilemma is our meeting efficiency. In a chapter of never lacking in leaders and chances to develop leaders, we 90, each sister cannot speak at the meetings, or it would last a have a variety of ideas and energy within the membership, couple hours. In order to keep our meetings at an hour, we and we have become a powerful force in the Auburn band have had to improve our ability to speak concisely and effec(we make up 30% of it). Although running a large sorority tively. With seven officers and seven committees, we must has turned out to be very complex, we have learned how to move quickly through each announcement in order to cover all make it work to both the sorority and the band program’s business at hand. We have become an aggressive sorority, and benefit. The reported increase in Tau Beta Sigma’s memberour meetings reflect the ambition of our sisters. But how do ship, both on our chapter level and around the nation, we keep the meetings interesting? We keep sisters entertained confirms that TBS remains the most successful band sorority!

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Derrick Mills ΚΚΨ Chapter Field Representative

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errick joined the National Headquarters staff on July 1, 2000. A native Ohioan, he graduated in August of 1998 from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, with a degree in Political Science. While at Ohio State, Derrick participated in all athletic bands, and served in several leadership positions. He is a life member of Kappa Kappa Psi, a Member of the National Alumni Association, a member of the North Central District Alumni Association, and an alumnus of the Eta Chapter. As an active member of Kappa Kappa Psi, Derrick served as chapter historian for two terms and as North Central District Vice President for Programs. Derrick continues his involvement with Ohio State as a life member of The Ohio State University Alumni Association and the T.B.D.B.I.T.L. Alumni Association.

"You get out of Kappa Kappa Psi and, especially, life, what you put into them. Not too many people are afforded the opportunities we have, so use them to better your life."

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oving to Oklahoma and working for Kappa Kappa Psi is definitely a culture shock. I was already in my second year removed from college and already in “the real world” when I applied for this job for the second time.

People in my home town (Columbus, Ohio) asked me, “Why are you applying for this job when you already have a great job?” The answer is very simple: Kappa Kappa Psi aided me in my life, and it’s time for me to again offer my services to the fraternity. I made that decision when I first was a CFR finalist in 1998. That was the first time that I ever visited our National Headquarters, and I fell in love with the place. To see all the history of the fraternity all over the walls and to think that I could work here was a humbling experience. I was disappointed when I was not selected in 1998, but I promised myself that I would apply just one more time, and here I am, your CFR! I am extremely excited and anxious to start traveling and working with everyone.

I am eternally grateful for immediate past CFR Jeremy Thomas and his incredible CFR training manual. I would have been lost without his help. Looking over the reports of the past CFRs and discovering what they each accomplished is overwhelming. I welcome the challenge to continue working

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hard at this awesome level over the next two years. I look forward to meeting as many brothers as possible. I am excited about experiencing our diversity firsthand.

Working to improve communication between the National Council, Headquarters, and Chapters is one of my many goals. I want each of you to feel comfortable in talking to me about any of your concerns. As brothers we should not feel intimidated by one another, whether it be a national officer or a first-year member. Please remember that, especially when serving your bands. Working hard and together for our bands is our primary goal.

In July, we had our District Leadership Conference in Stillwater, and I sensed much energy and support from your district leaders. They represented your respective districts with great pride and enthusiasm. I feel after meeting each of them that you are in store for some worthwhile and fun-filled district conventions. Over the same weekend I attended National Council meetings and visited with the members.

We should feel blessed that we have such a loyal and friendly council, dedicated to the ideals and goals of our fraternity, who have put into action programs that will help make your college experience more enjoyable. Our National Council is committed not only to assist you in serving your college bands, but also to help all of us develop into better leaders.

My most meaningful event over the summer has to be meeting and working with Dollie McDonald, Tau Beta Sigma CFR, to paint and fix-up the ΤΒΣ side of the CFR house. We have had nothing but fun since we both arrived here in July.

Dollie is a great asset to ΤΒΣ with her professionalism, hard work, and especially her humor. Until moving to Stillwater, I had never been more then ten minutes away from home, but Dollie and the National Headquarters staff have made me feel welcome. I look forward to these next two years working with Dollie.

These next two years are going to be a welcome challenge in my life. I promise to give you my best and a one-hundredpercent effort, but in order for to be effective, I will need your help. By responding timely to all correspondence and preparing for visits in advance, you can assist me in assisting you to make your chapter a better one. I want Kappa Kappa Psi to be a strong program at every university where there is a chapter. Together we can make that happen.

Dollie McDonald ΤΒΣ Chapter Field Representative

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hat can I do to be a better person, a better band member, a better chapter member? Words that come to mind when these questions are asked are: perseverance, loyalty, and passion; virtues that I have come to appreciate because of Tau Beta Sigma. Being a good band member is tough, and being a great chapter member is even harder.

While active in Psi Chapter, I have met some great people that have floated into my life and walked before me. These great individuals have taught me what I know today and how I can learn more from others in the future. I have left the active chapter scene and moved onto a new chapter in my life, and I am so honored to have been chosen as your National Chapter Field Representative for the next two years.

I have many ideas, plans and agendas for this job and hopefully as your representative you will be proud that I represent you, Tau Beta Sigma.

I plan to use some of those skills and virtues that have laid the foundation for me in Tau Beta Sigma, and take this job and myself to the next level. In order for me to be successful as a representative of the student voice, assist me in helping you. Each of you will be getting a packet and letter from me when it is your turn for your biennial visit. Please respond as soon as possible and I look forward to seeing every active chapter in the nation. I am also very excited about my counterpart for Kappa Kappa Psi, Derrick Mills.

He is a great addition to this legacy as a National Chapter Field Representative, and I have no reservation that he will serve the fraternity well.

During my time in Tau Beta Sigma I have had many great laughs, cries, and learned many valuable lessons.

Actually, Tau Beta Sigma is one of the best things that have ever happened to me. I have met my best friends, learned how to be a great leader and follower, and realized the importance of enjoying the moments that are had while serving in this organization.

Every chapter has diverse members that bring something to the organizations, but recognizing these important virtues along with others and bringing them to life can start a legacy of success. Of course along the journey of life things change, but the important aspects will always be deep rooted as long as there is perseverance, loyalty, and passion. The key to adjusting to these “life

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ollie grew up in Texarkana, Texas, and entered the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, in the fall of 1995 and earned a BA in Communication in May 2000. Dollie was initiated into the Psi Chapter on December 7, 1995, and was an active member until the spring of 2000.Dollie served her chapter as President, Parliamentarian, Social Chair, Fundraising Chair, By-Laws Chair, and Alumni Co-Chair. In the Razorback Band, she was the flag Drill Captain and she also served as Southwest District Parliamentarian. Dollie’s future plans include getting her Master’s Degree in Communication and Education, working further into public relations, and teaching communication on the college level. Dollie says, “Tau Beta Sigma is the best roller-coaster ride I have been on, and I am just honored and humbled to have had the ticket to hop on!”

changes” is a constant communication with oneself, and brothers and sisters on every level. Communication and leadership parallel each other and cannot exist apart. As young adults, you are on the brink of starting your careers, families, and other new chapters in your life.

Effective communication will help you focus your goals, and Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma provide a perfect opportunity to learn communication and leadership skills. As you advance in your mastery of these skills, you will not only advance within your chapter, but also in life!

I wish you all a great year in your bands and chapters.

Enjoy your time in both organizations, and savor the moments that come and go. From the time you first cross the threshold of college, band, and your organization of choice, to the time you walk out the door with the degree in your hand, you will have changed, and Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi will have played a major role in your life as well as others around you. Just ask yourself : “Did you give your best effort when you had the chance? Did you pursue the goals with passion and perseverance?” If you can answer these questions with a resounding “Yes!” during your active membership, you will have no regrets!

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Chapter News Just Try It!

By Robin Kenyon, ΤΒΣ Alpha Mu Chapter, Wichita State University

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hat do you get when you mix nine Brownie Girl Scouts, a handful of Tau Betas, and some wacky homemade instruments? A ton of fun, that’s what!

When the Alpha Mu chapter of Tau Beta Sigma found out about the program to help Girl Scouts earn their music “Try-Its,” we jumped to work sending Former Girl Scout Extraordinaire Melissa Losie to round us up a troop. She contacted one of our Alumni, Julie Foster, and made arrangements to spend an evening with her daughter’s scout troop. You can take my word for it; this is definitely a program for everyone. It’s easy enough to arrange; contact churches and elementary schools in your area to find troops, and let it fly from there! The troop leader can provide the necessary Lisa Richards, left, instructs three Wichita, Kansas, area Brownies in materials to make the instruments, and you provide the proper technique for the garden hose euphonium. the knowledge and fun and even bring your own instruments. It’s only a few hours of your time, but so worth it to the girls. We were known from there on out as “those big girls who played their instruments for us.” We explored soda bottle trombones, bean shakers, glass xylophones, and garden hose horns, enough for a roaring good time.

Most importantly, this experience allowed us to further our common goal of promoting women in the music field. Already, these girls had been graced with a strong school background in music. We were impressed with their knowledge of the instruments we brought to play and their anticipation to answer any questions we posed to them. After about ten (or was it twenty?) choruses of Hot Cross Buns—a third grade standard—we left with feelings of pride and accomplishment for our abilities to share a love of music with others.

Zeta Chi Celebrated Twenty-five Years of Service

by Alan Pine, ΚΚΨ Zeta Chi Chapter, University of South Carolina

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his past April 8th, the Zeta Chi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi and the Epsilon Alpha chapter of Tau Beta Sigma hosted our annual alumni banquet as part of our alumni weekend, which also included softball and a cookout for our alumni. However, this year had special meaning to all the brothers of Zeta Chi. We celebrated our twenty-fifth year of service to the bands at The University of South Carolina this year, and twelve of our charter brothers came back to Columbia to help us celebrate the occasion.

Our charter brothers came from as far away as St. Augustine, Florida, and from four states to join us. There were alumni in our own area that had been lost, but found with a little work. From the first time I talked to many of them, they jumped at the chance to come back to USC and see their brothers. Many of them hadn’t talked with each other in as much as twenty years, and the enthusiasm they had was evident from the moment they got there. It was great to see brothers from a different time still excited about Kappa Kappa Psi. Each charter brother was presented with a plaque as a token of our gratitude for founding Zeta Chi. As they came up to receive this, each brother took some time to tell everyone what they were doing now, and how their lives have changed over the past twenty-five years.

It was a very satisfying feeling to meet the people behind the names, and to learn a little about each of the oldest brothers of the chapter. Nearly four hundred brothers have been initiated into Zeta Chi between the first brothers in 1974 and my line, spring 1999, but it felt like no distance at all talking to them. Our banquet revealed the true bonds that are formed in music, giving me the ability to talk with brothers from previous years, whom I might otherwise have never known, like they were actives in the current chapter.

The biggest honor for our chapter came in presenting honorary membership in Zeta Chi to Mr. Tom O’Neal, who was the director of bands at USC between 1973-76, and truly did wonders for the Carolina Band. Mr. O’Neal was an active brother of the Gamma Chi chapter at The University of Southern Mississippi when in college, but was never made an honorary of Zeta Chi, despite his work for the band and his involvement in the founding of our chapter.

The weekend turned out to be a great success, thanks to all of the brothers and sisters, and especially the alumni committees of Epsilon Alpha and Zeta Chi. We were also fortunate to receive great support from our alumni. It was great to meet the charter brothers of my chapter and help honor Tom O’Neal, without whom Kappa Kappa Psi might never have been at USC. This was our first banquet in a couple of years, and it was a great starting point for future events. We hope the success we had will carry over into our next banquet or alumni functions next year.

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Fifty Years of Psi

By Amanda Danish, ΤΒΣ Psi Chapter, University of Arkansas

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n November 11, 2000, the Psi chapter of Tau Beta Sigma at the University of Arkansas will celebrate our fiftieth anniversary. The chapter selected a special Alumni Committee to handle all of the numerous details that go along with such a special occasion, and Dollie McDonald and Natalie Nottenkamper, two of our seniors, were chosen to head the committee. Preparations began in the spring of 1999, and they’ve been steadily progressing ever since.

A celebration of this sort would not be the same without the help and participation of our alumni. To get the strongest alumni base possible, the committee poured over stacks of university alumni books and old yearbooks to find any information that they could about past Psi members. They quickly discovered that a current list of all married, as well as maiden, names was an absolute essential! Many alumni were discovered during those long hours in the University Library.

Last November, when a preliminary list had been compiled, a mailer was sent to each alumnus. This mailer included an information sheet that asked each person questions about their past involvement in TBS, what has happened to them since graduation, what they might know about other past members, and various other details. When the committee received responses, the information sheets were placed in a notebook and were used to keep track of who had been successfully contacted. E-mail addresses were also listed on the information sheets. With this additional method of contact, communication with these alumni became much easier. Each e-mail received was also placed in the notebook for future reference.

The committee was enjoying much success, but they were still having trouble finding addresses for many of the alumni.

Internet searches yielded some results, but they were mar-

ginal. A lucky break came in the form of a mailer sent in February of this year in which the committee included a list of all alumni that they were unable to locate. This turned out to be a fantastic way to get more results. Married names, addresses, and phone numbers all came pouring in. Another help was the creation of an alumni page and special alumni guestbook as an addition to our existing chapter homepage. This really helped the alumni see what their chapter has become. It also gave them a chance to get in touch with other alumni. Once the list of alumni had grown to a significant number, the committee began calling local alumni to speak to them on a more personal level. Each charter member also received a hand-written letter from a member of the committee to let them know what was going on and personally invite them to our upcoming banquet.

Our Fiftieth Anniversary Banquet will be held on October 21, 2000, in Fayetteville. An alumnus from each of the five decades of Psi will speak. Some of these speakers include Mrs. Kathy Steil Morris, Mrs. Becky Anderson Hartman (a past National President), and Mrs. Chris Mullen Gordon. A slide show will be presented using photos sent in by various alumni, and a chapter history book will be available for everyone to enjoy. We are absolutely thrilled that two of our charter members as well as our first sponsor (and honorary member) are planning to be in attendance.

We at the Psi Chapter are incredibly excited about all of the planning that is going on. Pride is abounding here at the University of Arkansas as we look back on our fifty years of service to the Razorback Band. We would like to extend an invitation to all of you, our sisters and brothers, to join us in celebration this fall. Thank you for supporting us through the past fifty years.

We hope to be going strong for many more years to come.

May 4th: A Commemoration

By Jacob Adkins and Kevin Matheson, ΚΚΨ Beta PsiChapter, Kent State University

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n May 4, 1970, during protests against the Vietnam War, four students were shot to death on the Kent State University campus. This event was so traumatic that the campus was shut down for the rest of the semester.

On Thursday, May 4, 2000, at 8:00 p.m., there was a combined concert including the Kent State Wind Ensemble and the Kent Chorus to commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of shootings. The concert included the world premiere performance of Ken Langer’s four-movement work for wind ensemble and chorus, “Dona Nobis Pacem.” The concert took place in the newly renovated university auditorium, which once held great conductors such as Fredrick Fennel, Karel Husa, and Igor Stravinsky. Even though it is still under construction, it is coming alive once again to host the sounds of the Kent State Bands.

The concert also included the Wind Ensemble’s performance of the new piece by David R. Gillingham, “A Light into Darkness.” This piece was written in memory of the Oklahoma City bombing, and paints a vivid picture of the emotions and reactions the city felt during this event. The Kent Jazz Ensemble was also featured in the concert.

Beta Psi brothers Jacob Adkins, Elisha Arnold, Angela Bungo Sara Carlino, Brandon DuVall, and Mary Tesch were among the performers, and the Beta Psi Brotherhood did all the set changes for the concert.

It was an evening that expressed the continuing goal to “strive for the highest” with the love of music. Brother Tara Chesko said, “The concert brought much publicity to the School of Music because of the significance of the May 4th shooting at Kent State; it was a great way to remember the past, brought to life again with the help of the KSU music department.”

It also showed how much our University, School of Music, and Chapter have prospered throughout the past thirty years.

Think about what your chapter can do to help your campus remember its past?

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In Memoriam Cary Floyd

Cynthia Vick

by Chris Fairchild Sponsor and Founding Father Kappa Epsilon Chapter, Kappa Kappa Psi

by Amanda Danish Psi Chapter, Tau Beta Sigma

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he question: What is the significance of October 22, 1998, in the history of the Kappa Epsilon chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi? You’re probably thinking, wait, I know this one. The date of the installation of the chapter? Sorry, no.

The answer: October 22, 1998 is the date that ΚΕ brother Cary Floyd was tragically killed in a car accident. If you didn’t know right away, don’t beat yourself up. I had to be reminded myself. I knew it was sometime in late October, but I had to be reminded of the exact date. That was a very difficult time for me and the entire chapter, and that whole time kind of runs together for me.

I was fortunate to be Cary’s membership education advisor when he was a membership candidate. He was very dedicated to learning the considerable amount of information, and I met with him frequently as I did with other Beta class members to discuss class information and other fraternal matters. That class was a great class, and Cary was a great guy to have in it. His special brand of humor and his creative answers on tests to questions that he didn’t know the answers to were of particular enjoyment to me. I felt like I developed a strong bond with Cary and the class as a whole.

Sometimes the things you appreciate about a person you don’t realize until the person is gone. I miss his presence in the chapter. He was a great guy to have around, particularly at social events, whether it was a bowling outing or anything else. He always went out of his way to help with fraternity events. He nearly single-handedly fed the Wind Ensemble with food he acquired from his job at a supermarket. He was even involved in the planning of the podium that Kappa Epsilon funded and donated to Shenandoah University; ironically that same podium would be completed shortly after his death and dedicated to his memory. We could always count on Cary to take Kappa seriously and put it near his heart.

I will never forget Cary Floyd. I may not always remember that date, but his memory I will carry for the rest of my days. He was a great brother, a great friend, and an exceptional human being. The anniversary of his death is approaching, but I ask any of you that read this to give him a thought and a prayer at this time. The date doesn’t mean much; it’s the memories that count.

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he entire band department at the University of Arkansas depends heavily on our secretary, Connie Vick. She has been an integral part of our band as well as our Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma chapters. That’s why, in May of 1995, when Psi chapter saw that Connie and her family were in need, they jumped at the chance to repay the Vicks for the kindness that the Vicks had always shown Tau Beta Sigma.

In 1995, Connie’s sister Cynthia, a junior Elementary Education major at the U of A was diagnosed with cancer.

Cynthia’s insurer viewed her chemotherapy as an “experimental procedure” and refused to cover the cost. The family was overwhelmed. At this point, the women of Psi began giving financial—as well as emotional and spiritual—support to the Vicks. Many nights, they could be found at the hospital right beside the family.

Tragically, in April of 1996, Cynthia passed away, but not before she discovered what the ladies of Tau Beta Sigma had done. She voiced her desire to repay them “tenfold.” The Vick family saw to Cynthia’s wishes by starting an annual scholarship for a member of the Psi Chapter in honor of their late family member.

To raise funds for this scholarship, Connie and her family host a spaghetti dinner each fall at their home church, Christ’s Church of Fayetteville. Toney Goucher, a local restaurant owner and honorary member of Psi Chapter, provides all of the food. The ladies of Psi serve as hostesses and bring desserts. Our brothers of Lambda, band members, and the public at large attend to show their support. Tickets are five dollars, and many people provide donations.

The spaghetti dinner is in its third year, and 1999 brought its biggest turnout ever. Over eight hundred dollars were raised, which will go to a deserving member of the Psi chapter.

We at the Psi chapter are touched to be the recipients of this honor. The Vicks could have easily set up scholarships in their own hometown of Marktree, Arkansas, in memory of Cynthia. Instead, they chose to use this venue to “repay the chapter tenfold.” Each young woman who receives this scholarship knows where it comes from and the importance that it holds. Cynthia Vick’s memory will live on for as long as our chapter runs strong. Thank you, Cynthia. The women of the Psi chapter hold your memory dear.

New Kappa Kappa Psi Colony at Virginia Commonwealth University!

by Deb Eakins Northeast District Governor Life Member, Kappa Kappa Psi

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t is with great pleasure that I announce that we have added yet another colony to the ranks of Kappa Kappa Psi in the Northeast District! The colonization process has begun at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia, and I am very excited.

Please join me in welcoming our colonists to our ranks and encourage the colony to correspond and travel to visit other chapters/colonies so that they can meet brothers and sisters from across our great district!

The VCU colony can be contacted at the following address: Kappa Kappa Psi Colony Virginia Commonwealth University 922 Park Ave Richmond, VA 23284-2004 Colony President is Tracie Simpson (kkpsi_vcu@hotmail.com) and Colony Sponsor is Terry Austin (taustin@saturn.vcu.edu).

Advising Chapter and Advising Person are to be announced.

The Psi Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma cordiallly invites you to a banquet in celebration of their Fiftieth Anniversary Saturday October 21, 2000 12:00 noon Lewis E. Epley Band Hall Fayetteville, Arkansas

Chapter Directory Now On-line!

Need a Chapter address? A Sponsor’s telephone number? A Band Director’s e-mail address? For the most up-to-date listings consult the on-line edition of the 2000-2001 National Chapter Directory available in PDF format for download at the National website (www.kkytbs.org). Or, if you prefer, order a bound copy from the National Headquarters for only $5 (includes shipping and handling)

New Tau Beta Sigma Chapters Up and Running!

by Sylvia Halbardier National Vice President for Colonization and Membership Tau Beta Sigma

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au Beta Sigma would like to welcome two new chapters into the sisterhood. While many of us were kicking back and taking the summer off, two colonies were hard at work trying to wrap things up. The Epsilon Rho colony at Virginia State University was reinstalled on July 8, 2000. The following week, on July 14, the Stillman College colony was installed to become the Theta Chi chapter of Tau Beta Sigma.

Congratulations to all the members of these two chapters, and a special “thank you” to all the sisters and brothers who lent a helping hand to see these groups through.

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Theta Rho/ΚΚΨ Reinstalled

by Dawn Willis Delta Gamma, Kappa Kappa Psi

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n April 28, Theta Rho chapter, Kappa Kappa Psi, was reinstalled at Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Missouri, in a ceremony in Richardson Auditorium on the Lincoln University campus, following four years of hard work.

Installing officer and Colony Advisor was Al Sergel, National Vice President for Professional Relations, Kappa Kappa Psi. Assisting with the ritual and ceremony were Epsilon Psi, Epsilon Omega, Eta Zeta, Kappa Delta, Ed Elsea (ΤΒΣ Midwest District Counselor), and alumni of Theta Rho.

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Still Serving... Making the Choice to Continue

By John McCann Southwest District Alumni Association President

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s an active member of Kappa Kappa Psi or Tau Beta Sigma, you are a leader in your college or university band program. In addition to classes, studying, practicing, performing, and working, you put forth the extra effort to support your band through service projects, fundaisers, social events, and other projects as needed.

At some point, however, you go beyond this stage in your life. Whether through graduation or leaving school for other reasons, you become an alumnus of the fraternity or sorority. The question becomes how to fill the void created when you pass on the leadership of the band to the next generation of brothers and sisters.

When I graduated, I chose to enter into the “real world,” to experience the “freedom,” and to focus on my new life and career, but to carry the brotherhood with me. Four years later I made the decision to return and take an active role in the fraternity. When I returned, however, I had to find my place within the organization. In just a few short years, the younger brothers and sisters whom I had left behind had not only become the leaders of the local chapters, but they, too, were ready to graduate.

In the time that I was gone, a new organization, the National Alumni Association, had begun to form. Within this group I found a new home. Brothers and sisters of all ages had begun working together to fulfill a dream that had been discussed for decades.

The National Alumni Association is an opportunity to continue to be involved in an organization that meant so much to me in college. Being an alumnus, however, is different from being an active, just as working in your career is different from studying for classes.

The alumni association works on different levels from the active chapters. One reason for this is that the active chapter has a direct tie into the pulse of the band that it serves, whereas the alumni association has a tie into the pulse of the active chapter. Therefore, when you look at the National Alumni Association and its Local Associations, you may not see what you are accustomed to seeing.

Instead of serving the college and university band programs, I find that I am now serving those who serve. On the National level, we support national programs such as the National Intercollegiate Band or helping a chapter get their representative to the National Convention. On the District level, we support the chapters and actives by providing guidance, and programs such as web page design or networking recent graduates with alumni who are well established in

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their field. On the local level, we support the individual chapters to make sure that their projects succeed.

Recently, I attended a Leadership Workshop in which a graduate indicated that she had filled the void of graduation by getting involved in the alumni association. Think of the brothers and sisters that you work with every day to support your college or university band program. Remember the good times that you have had being a part of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma. What choice will you make when you graduate? Will you make the choice to continue?

NAA Board of Directors, 1999-2001 Chair Dale Croston, 1410 E. Virginia, Stillwater, OK 74075, 405/3770036, naaswkky@bigfoot.com Vice Chair Julie Marie Foster, 6000 Juno, Wichita, KS 67215-1785, 316/ 524-9744, naamwtbs@bigfoot.com Secretary Sam “Fireball” Feuer, 2789-D Country Court, Conyers, GA 30013, 404/966-9257, naasekky@bigfoot.com Membership Eric B. Morson, 132-F Hope St., Stamford, CT 06906-2544, 800/381-8355, naanekky@bigfoot.com Finance Richard Mackey, 4207 E. White Aster St., Phoenix, AZ 85044, 480/554-9238, naawkky@bigfoot.com Trustee/KKY Liaison Melvin N. Miles, Jr., 2712 Southern Ave., Baltimore, MD 212142830, 443/885-3123, MMiles@moac.Morgan.ed Trustee/TBS Liaison Katherine A. Rodeffer, 11444 Running Bear Ct., Beltsville, MD 20705, 301-333-0963, rodeffer@aol.com

Jeff Gerwig, 3154 Chamberlain SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508, 517/482-6143, naanckky@bigfoot.com Michelle Kincheloe, 9082 E. Mansfield Ave., Denver, CO 80237, 303/784-2582, naamwkky@bigfoot.com Marla Lewiski, 14 Hickory Ln., Chester Springs, PA 19425, 610/ 722-6106, naanetbs@bigfoot.com Wendy Ruth McCann, 9757 Windwater Dr., #2306, Houston, TX 77075, 281/283-2519, naaswtbs@bigfoot.com Alyda McCarthy, 1101 S. Sycamore, #307, Mesa, AZ 85202, 602/269-7154. naawtbs@bigfoot.com Jessica K. Sapough, 1609 Homestead Tr., Alpharetta, GA 30004, 770/569-1816, naasetbs@bigfoot.com

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oming up on the downhill side of yet another biennium means it’s time for the actives that go for the National awards to pull out all the stops, but what does it mean for alumni? It means putting in for vacation and planning for the big trip to Corpus Christi and/or District Conventions.

This round of District Conventions is where you pick your representatives for the next biennium for the NAA Board of Directors. Each district will vote on the Director who will then take office in Corpus Christi next summer during National Convention. We have several Directors who do not want to continue on to the next biennium, so if you are an Alumnus and think you would be interested in running for the office of Director in your district, contact me or your current Director for information. There is much to consider before taking on this obligation, so please make sure to talk with us before deciding to run.

National Convention will be light on business and heavy on free time. Our goal is to give you time to experience a National Convention if you have never been to one, or get out and play on the beach; either way we want you to enjoy your vacation.

Other big news is the NIMB (National Intercollegiate Marching Band) trip to Europe. The trip is on! The actives have had enough participation to meet the minimum to take the trip, and there are spots open for alumni to participate.

For all the details contact the National Headquarters. There are some details that need your attention as soon as you decide you want to go, so don’t delay.

Big Thanks to the Alumni who came to our Work Weekend last summer. We had a great time and a very productive day. We spent the day staining shelves, filing, cleaning, landscaping, and having fun. Our next Work Weekend will be some time in June or July, 2001; watch this space for more details closer to the event.

Dale Croston Chair, NAA Board of Directors

NAA Work Weekend. Left to right: Walt Schilling, Amsel Slayton, Kathy Webster, and Dale Croston. Photo: Derrick Mills

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Always looking for successful ΚΚΨ/ΤΒΣ alumni, National Executive Director Lt. Col. Alan Bonner met up with these three brothers from the Delta Iota Chapter, ΚΚΨ. Michael Bliss, Pete Henfield, and Terry Clark are three of the “Mystic Sheiks of Morocco,” a group from Busch Gardens who were performing at the annual convention of the American Society of Association Executives in Orlando, Florida, this past August.

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arryl J. Barrios and Anne Buquet Barrios (both Beta Gamma, ΚΚΨ, Louisiana State University) announce the birth of twin daughters, Kathleen and Jennifer Lynn, on March 15, 2000. The new additions were welcomed by their older brother, Dylan James. Both mother and daughters are doing fine.

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President Dr. Michael Golemo, Music Hall-Room 103, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, 515/294-0394; mgolemo@iastate.edu

President Karon Miller, 201 Rabern Ct #726, Belton, TX 76513, 254/933-8712; DKM@tbsigma.org

Vice President for Colonization & Membership Kirk Randazzo, Dept. of Political Science, 303 S. Kedzie Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Ml 48824, 517/355-3406; randazzok@aol.com

Vice President for Colonization & Membership Sylvia Halbardier, 4118 Hunters Glen, San Antonio, TX 78218, 210/599-8734; sylvia1985@aol.com

Vice President for Programs Mike Osborn, 317 Becket #4, Brighton, MI 48116, 810/ 220-2997; osbornmi@pilot.msu.edu Vice President for Student Affairs Jerome Jackson, 223 Stegall Rd, Piedmont, SC 29673, 864/947-5579; jerome.jackson@mail.furman.edu Vice President for Professional Relations Al Sergel, 241 Fine Arts, Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO 64468, 660/562-1794; Asergel@mail.nwmissouri.edu Immediate Past President Scott Stowell, 2413 Bayshore Blvd #505, Tampa, FL 33629, 800/637-5410x6531; GATORSCOT@aol.com

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Board of Trustees Kenneth Corbett, Chair; Andrew Mullin, Vice Chair; Robert Fleming; Mike Golemo; Melvin Miles, Jr.; Scott Stowell

Board of Trustees Patsy Hejl, Chair; Debbie Baker, Vice Chair; Karon Miller; Cathy Miles; Kathy Rodeffer, Wava Banes Henry, Janet West Miller, Sue Robash Carr, Deborah Kaplan; Leeann Jones Wieser

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Midwest Michelle Kincheloe, 9082 E. Mansfield Ave., Denver, CO 80237, 303/770-2943; enviromtch@aol.com

Midwest Ed Elsea, 2629 Woodstone, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901, 573/686-8965; elsea@bootheel.net

North Central Malinda Matney, 2205-1 Hubbard, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, 734/763-8548; mmatney@umich.edu

North Central Lisa Neff, 5295 East Knoll Ct, #817, Cincinnati, OH 45239, 513/821-9924; lisalyn@tbsigma.org

Northeast Deb Eakins, 437 Western Ave., Morgantown, WV 26505, 304/599-6887; Deakins@wvu.edu

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Southwest June Bearden, 5917 75th St, Lubbock, TX 79454, 806/794-8060; jbearden@Frenship.k12.tx.us

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