The Podium - Spring 2002

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CONTENTS

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On Track With National ...................................................................... 3 DRUMLINE!....................................................................................... 4 Meet the ΤΒΣ Trustees by Patsy Hejl ..................................................... 6 The Eleven Commandments of Snail Mail

by Debbie Morris ...................................................................................... 7 Put the “Fun” in Fund Raising! by Kimberly Grant ................................ 8 A New Policy on Hazing for ΚΚΨ and ΤΒΣ ΤΒΣ?

by Jason Fonseca ...................................................................................... 10 The Taco That Walks! ........................................................................ 12 Dusting Off the Bricks by A. Dust Bunny ............................................. 13 From the President’s Corner by Kirk Randazzo..................................... 14 Look, Mommy, It’s the Moon! by Sylvia Halbardier ............................. 15 9/11 Commission Project Needs Your Help! ..................................... 16 Women in the Fraternity (part 3) by Dave Justin.................................. 17 ΚΚΨ Capital Development Program ................................................ 20 Be a Part of the Legacy of Tau Beta Sigma! ....................................... 21 ΚΚΨ Donations ................................................................................ 22 ΤΒΣ Tributes and Memorials ............................................................ 22 A PODIUM Special Feature: Community Bands .............................. 23 A Positive Attitude: The Key to Student-Teacher Success

by Tim Lautzenheiser .............................................................................. 26 Chapter News .................................................................................... 28 ΤΒΣ National Council Honors David L. Catron with Paula Crider Award

by Dana Swanson ................................................................................... 32 The Director’s Corner: In Service to Bands

by Allan McMurray ................................................................................. 33 Silent Recruitment by Dixie Mosier-Greene ........................................... 34 Implementing Strategic Planning in the Chapter

by Kirk Randazzo.................................................................................... 35 Thanks for the Memories! by Dollie McDonald .................................... 36 A Final Challenge by Derrick Mills ........................................................ 37 ON THE COVER: Who are those guys?? Percussionists of the “Atlanta A & T University Marching Band” show off their skills during the recent “BET Big Southern Classic” in Atlanta’s Georgia Dome. For details, see story on page 4. (Photo by Zade Rosenthal © 2002 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. Used by permission.)

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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.

STAFF Lt. Col. Alan Bonner, USAF (Ret.) ............... Publisher Michael McMurtrey ....... Editor/Publications Manager Dixie Mosier-Greene ... Circulation/Editorial Assistant Debbie Morris ................... Clerical/Editorial Assistant CONTRIBUTING EDITORS FOR THIS ISSUE Kimberly Grant Jason Fonseca David Justin Alan McMurray Tim Lautzenheiser Dixie Mosier-Greene Dana Swanson MAILING ADDRESS The PODIUM National Headquarters ΚΚΨ/ΤΒΣ P.O. Box 849 Stillwater, OK 74076-0849 405/372-2333 www.kkytbs.org e-mail: podium@kkytbs.org ARTICLE SUBMISSIONS News articles must be typewritten or submitted by email. Photographs must have captions attached with all individuals identified. We cannot accept photos by email. Detailed author guidelines can be found on the NHQ web site at: http://www.kkytbs.org/podium.html.

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

The PODIUM is produced at the National Headquarters of Kappa Kappa Psi/Tau Beta Sigma in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and printed and mailed by Modern Litho-Print, Jefferson City, Missouri.

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Executive Director…

Lt# Col# Alan L# Bonner$ USAF (Ret#) National Executive Director

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s that a great photo on the cover or what??? If you have not heard about the film “Drumline,” you will soon!

I received a call from Twentieth Century Fox last fall asking for the assistance of both Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma with a new movie they were going to shoot in Atlanta. They had learned from the bands with which they were working about ΚΚΨ’s and ΤΒΣ’s service and involvement in university bands, and they felt it important to include us in the movie. They were asking permission to use our names and letters in the movie. Both National Councils agreed and the collaboration began.

The National Councils were having their annual Winter Meeting in Atlanta in January, and ΚΚΨ Board of Trustees Chair, Andy Mullin, and ΚΚΨ National President, Kirk Randazzo, actually were guests of the movie makers on the set for nearly a day. According to them, it was very exciting!

There have been a number of our bands, chapters, and members who have been able to participate in various ways, and all-in-all, it appears that “Drumline” may be to the marching band world as the movie “Fame” was to the entertainment world! We have compiled more information about the movie inside this issue of The PODIUM, and I understand it is scheduled for release this fall.

More great things are going on with the National Commissioning Project and composer Donald Grantham.

A plan has been put together for premieres this fall in September and October to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the terrorist attack on New York City and Washington, D.C. Six university bands, one in each district, have been selected, and the National Council will be making the announcement in the near future as to whom was selected.

District Convention season is looking very exciting and will be well under way by the time you read this. I look forward to meeting with many of you at the districts I will be able to attend.

Tau Beta Sigma. Many of you have friends at other universities where we are not established, so pass the word to them about how much ΚΚΨ and ΤΒΣ means to you and your band program. We are all here to serve… what a great thing to be able to say! }

CALENDAR April 2002 1 Chapter Summary Report form mailed to Chapters 5-7 North Central District Convention Western District Convention 12 Final NIMB installment due 12-14 Midwest District Convention 19-21 Southwest District Convention May 2002 1 Deadline for fall 2002 PODIUM submissions June 2002 1 Deadline for Chapter Summary Report July 2002 24 National Council meetings begin 26 District Leadership Conference begins September 2002 30 Postmark deadline for chaper fees and member dues

Now is the time for a fund raiser to make sure your chapter has money for Band Camp activities as well as your chapter fee and member dues!

I encourage all of you to continue to look for opportunities for growth and expansion of Kappa Kappa Psi and

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College Marching Bands Star in New Film Compiled from press accounts any ΚΚΨ and ΤΒΣ members will be able to see themselves on the big screen this fall with the release of the new Fox 2000 feature, “Drumline.”

Set in the rousing, spectacular world of college marching bands, the coming-of-age tale depicts the ordeals of a gifted hip hop drummer from Harlem who wins a music scholarship to a fictional southern university and hopes to land a spot as a drummer on its marching band’s drum line. Although he initially flounders in his new culture and environment, the tenacious, talented freshman conquers his shortcomings to lead the school’s band in the heralded Big Southern Classic, one of the region’s most popular musical contests spotlighting some of the area’s best college bands.

Production of “Drumline” began last December 4 in Atlanta, where the filmmakers used the campuses of Clark Atlanta University, Morris-Brown College, and Georgia Tech to portray the story’s fictional “Atlanta A&T University.”

Director Charles Stone also led his company to the Georgia Dome in late January to orchestrate the film’s stirring, climactic marching band competition sequence, which features the actual marching bands from Atlanta’s Morris Brown College and Clark Atlanta University, Florida’s Bethune-Cookman College in Daytona Beach, and Louisiana’s Grambling State Tiger Band.

Band members from Clark Atlanta University and Atlanta’s Southwest DeKalb High School made up the fictional “A & T” marching band, and over 40,000 Atlantans served as unpaid extras for the competition sequence in the Georgia Dome. ΚΚΨ and ΤΒΣ also played a part in the production, allowing use of the fraternity’s and sorority’s letters and crests in the background of some of the shots.

Budgeted at under $20 million, “Drumline” stars standup comic and Nickelodeon fixture Nick Cannon as Devon

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Miles, a freshman drummer who can’t read music (but can flip drumsticks) but who is nevertheless determined to shine on the school’s drum line. He is joined in the cast by Orlando Jones (“Evolution,” “Double Take,” and the newly-released remake of “The Time Machine”) as the college’s stoic marching band director, Dr. Lee; Zoe Saldana (“Crossroads,” “Center Stage”) as Laila, an upper classman who Nick Cannon (‘Devon Miles’) strikes up a romantic relationship with the talented percussionist; Leonard Roberts (“He Got Game”) as Sean, the envious senior band member who initially resents and dismisses Devon’s talent; and Earl Poitier (“Remember the Titans”), Gregory Qaiyum, a.k.a. GQ (“On the Line”), and Jason Weaver (“The Jacksons: An American Dream”) as fellow freshmen also aspiring to win starting spots on the college marching band.

Filmmaker Charles Stone III (“Paid in Full,” TV’s Orlando Jones (‘Dr. Lee’) “Whassup?!” Budweiser spots) directs from an original screenplay by Tina F. Chism and Gina Prince-Blythewood. Academy Award winner Wendy Finerman (“Forrest Gump”) produces the film along with Jody Gerson, one of music’s most accomplished publishing executives and industry veteran Tim Bourne (“Riding in Cars

with Boys”). Grammy-winning producer/songwriter Dallas Austin (who has collaborated with the likes of Madonna, Michael Jackson, ILC and Pink) serves as executive producer while also doubling as the film’s music supervisor. The project, based on Austin’s own experiences as a high school drummer, marks his debut as a movie producer.

The film’s production team also includes Emmy-winning Zoe Saldana (‘Laila’) production designer Charles Bennett (HBO’s “Miss Evers’ Boys”), cinematographer Shane Hurlbut (HBO’s “The Rat Pack,” “Crazy/Beautiful”), costume designer Salvador Perez (“Men of Honor,” “Soul Food”) and film editor Bill Pankow (“The Untouchables,” “Snake Eyes”).

Marching bands are rare in movies; the biggest ever was undoubtedly in the finale of “The Music Man,” but the tone of “Drumline” is definitely different.

“I wanted to do a sports movie from the band’s viewpoint,” Stone said. “It’s also like a combat movie a little bit – ‘Top Gun’ with drums.”

“I think people are going to be surprised, because [this film] is a lot hipper than what they might expect,” said Jones.

“Music more than anything else can take you completely into someone else’s world, into the mind of Bob Dylan or Snoop Dogg. One of the toughest things as an artist is to have a unique voice. It is amazing no one has done this kind of movie before.”

“Drumline” concluded production in mid-February and will be released later this year by Twentieth Century Fox. Further details will be published in the fall issue of The PODIUM. }

& The Editor gratefully acknowledges the cooperation and assistance of Twentieth Century Fox and the “Drumline” production office, especially Angela Carroll and Ernie Malik, in the preparation of this story. Bob Longino’s “Drumline dreams” (Atlanta JournalConstitution, Feb. 1, 2002) was also used as a source.

Sticks are a blur as the percussion section of “the Atlanta A & T University Marching Band” rocks the Georgia Dome during the recent filming of “Drumline.” (Photo by Zade Rosenthal © 2002 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. Used by permission.)

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Meet the ΤΒΣ Trustees

by Patsy Hejl Chair$ ΤΒΣ Board of Trustees

Sue Carr

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ue Robash Carr was initiated into the Delta Delta Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma at the University of Massachusetts. She has served the Sisterhood as the Delta Delta Chapter Sponsor and as the District IX/ Northeast District Counselor. Sue is an Honorary Member of the Delta Delta, Beta Eta, and Eta Gamma Chapters of Tau Beta Sigma. She served on the Board of Trustees from 1989 through 1997, serving as Board Chair for the 1995-97 biennium, and was re-elected to the Board in 1999 with her term expiring in 2003. Sue was the recipient of the Wava Turner Award in 1985 and a charter member of the National Alumni Association of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma.

Sue lives in Quincy, Massachusetts, with her husband Rich and their son Michael, who is an Ignatian Scholar at Boston College High School. She serves on the Advisory Board of BACS, the choir school Michael formerly attended.

Sue has worked for Boston Sausage & Provision in Newton, Massachusetts, since graduation from UMass. She also works part-time for Weight Watchers and volunteers any extra time with a local children’s theatre group.

Leeann Jones Wieser

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eeann Jones Wieser is serving her first term on the ΤΒΣ Board of Trustees. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education from the University of Arizona in 1977. She has done graduate work at several institutions and earned a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona

University in 1997.

Leeann lives in Glendale, Arizona, just outside of Phoenix, with her husband Paul. She is employed as a math resource teacher in the Pendergast Elementary School District where she has taught for twenty-two years. The school district selected her as their Teacher of the Year for 19901991. Besides teaching, Leeann sponsors student activities

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and participates in the teachers' union including being president for nine years. She has received awards for both of these endeavors.

Leeann's involvement with Tau Beta Sigma began with initiation into the Omega Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma at the University of Arizona in the spring of 1973. During her time there, she served as newspaper editor, committee chair, and chapter president. Leeann was elected to a two year term as district president after her sophomore year and worked to rebuild a then dying district. Upon graduation, Leeann became a Life Member. While at the U of A, she also participated in several other honoraries and clubs.

Since then, Leeann served as District Counselor for two terms and advised several committees at national conventions. She was elected to the National Council from 19891991 and currently belongs to the National Alumni Association. Leeann is an honorary of both Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi. Leeann is a member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, American Federation of Teachers, Phi Kappa Phi, Pi Lambda Theta, University of Arizona Alumni Band, U of A College of Education Alumni Council, the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, National History Day in Arizona, the Phoenix Holocaust Survivors' Association, and the Arizona Historical Society.

Her other interests include her nieces and nephews, Arizona history and politics, college basketball, and, of course, band music.

Karon Miller

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aron became a member of the Iota chapter at Baylor University in spring 1985. She served as the Southwest District Counselor prior to her election to the National Council in 1993. She presided as National President at the 2001 Convention held in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Karon is employed by The Alliance for Infants and Toddlers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where she is a Service Coordinator working with families who have children between the ages of birth and three with development delays or disabilities. Karon is engaged to be married to David Hammond in March of 2003. }

The Eleven Commandments of “Snail Mail”

by Debbie Morris NHQ Membership Services Assistant will take to arrive, so “How soon will it get here?” is an unanswerable question. We offer Next Day Air and 2nd Day Air delivery by UPS if you are in a hurry, but remember that any shipment over one pound will be more expensive due to the extra postage required.

Many of the problems that chapters experience in communicating with the National Headquarters can be eliminated by attention to a few basic principles. Debbie Morris, who processes virtually all of the incoming mail at Headquarters, offers this guidance.

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Thou shalt send thy mail to National Headquarters in the proper business-size envelope with a legible return address and the proper amount of postage affixed. Remember that a pencil-

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scribbled registration form folded several times into the tiniest envelope possible does not improve in transit.

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Thou shalt notify the National Headquarters of any changes in chapter, sponsor, or Director of Bands’ mailing addresses!

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Thou shalt notify National Headquarters of a street address for UPS delivery of supplies and bulk shipments of The PODIUM. UPS does not deliver to U.S. Post Office boxes.

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Thou shalt send all forms requiring signatures by snail mail: Chapter Personnel Reports and Updates, Initiate Registration Forms, Fall Activity Reports, and Chapter Summary Reports. On-screen fillin versions of these forms can be downloaded from the national website for your convenience.

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Thou shalt complete all forms and address all envelopes legibly! Type whenever possible; if you must complete a form by hand, use dark blue or black ink. (Official documents may look pretty in green or gold ink, but the color fades quickly and becomes impossible to read.) If the post office can’t read it, it doesn’t arrive. If we can’t read it when it gets here, it takes longer to process and mistakes may result!

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A green post card will be mailed back to you by the Post Office with a Headquarters staff member’s signature to verify that it arrived safely. Calling the Headquarters to see if your mail has arrived slows down the staff in processing everyone’s forms.

Thou shalt send all mail to the National Headquarters to the proper address! Use the Post Office Box number (P.O. Box 849) for all mail going through the U.S. Postal Service, but use the street address (401 East 9th, Stillwater, OK 74074) for United Parcel Service (UPS) and Federal Express (FedEx) shipments.

Thou shalt send thy mail “CERTIFIED – Return Receipt Requested” if you want to make sure that it arrives at National Headquarters.

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Thou shalt pay heed to postmark dates! Don’t drop a form in the campus post office at 4:45 p.m. on a Friday and expect to have it postmarked the same day.

Often mail is sent off to a larger nearby city for processing, delaying the date by a day (this occurs in many small university towns). If the postmark deadline is September 30, plan to have it in the mail by September 28. The Headquarters Staff goes by postmark date to determine if a report is received on time, even taping the postmark mark to the form, so be sure the postmark is the one you want!

10. Thou shalt not send cash through the mail! Pay all fees with either a check or money order. If you use a money order, detach the carbon copy first before mailing so you have a record in case it gets lost in the mail. Be sure to include the official paperwork so the staff knows what the money is for. Make sure that the amount due matches the money, and make sure both the form and the money get in the envelope! When your treasurer gets the receipt back, double-check it!

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shalt read thy mail from National Headquarters! When there are problems with reports, a note is sent to the chapter explaining the problem and the solution; read it! If you have questions, call or email us.

Share your other mail—NewsNotes OnLine, The PODIUM, flyers, etc.— with all members of your chapter. }

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Put the ““FUN ” in Fund Raising!

by Kimberly Grant Theta Iota/Tau Beta Sigma

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ne of the most important things in chapter operations is fund raising. Fund raising can sometimes be an unhappy topic among chapters, but attention to a few simple points can make the process easier.

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ormulate a yearly budget. This puts all chapter revenue and expenses down on paper so it’s easier to look at your financial standpoint. When new projects arise, you’ll know whether or not you have room in the budget to take on the task. Don’t forget to include a “miscellaneous” amount in your calculations to allow for the unexpected. Consider starting a Ways and Means Committee in your chapter if you do not already have one. Ask for help on your budget if you don’t know where to start. It’s important to have a responsible treasurer that can keep track of all monies and be able to keep everyone informed on the chapter’s financial standing at all times.

whether or not the project will consume precious chapter funds. The chapter should know where the treasury will stand upon the completion of every project.

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efine goals clearly. Establish both long-term and shortterm goals. Many projects fail because there are no clear-cut goals. Make sure everyone understands the goals of every project and keep the chapter updated on the progress.

Inform everyone of both the benefits of the success of a project and the consequence of its failure. Delegate responsibility when necessary, and make sure everyone knows they have an important part in all activities. Members that feel unwanted or unneeded may not show up or give their all to a project.

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nderestimate. Always underestimate goals so that you won’t be left out in the cold if a fundraiser does not go exactly as planned. Always have a backup plan. Let’s say you need to raise $500 to complete a project. You have planned to have five car washes and estimate an income of $100 at each one. It sounds like a good plan, but what if you only make $65 at one and another is cancelled because of rain? Be prepared for the worst. You could plan seven car washes instead of five. Be prepared to have a backup fundraiser like a bake sale if the weather is bad. You could estimate making $80 at each one even if you know you could easily make more. At the end of a fundraiser it’s always better to have more than you anticipated than not enough.

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ever go broke. Rethink any project or service that will leave your chapter low on funds. You can postpone it until you generate more funds in your treasury or figure out how you can cut costs. The treasurer should also be able to advise the chapter on its spending and financial standing before and after every proposed chapter project. This is important, because many times members may have great ideas and want to follow through but do not think about

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ecycle. Whenever designing items for selling purposes, try to make them as generic as possible. A great fundraiser is selling T-shirts, but try to avoid using any eventspecific slogans or dates that will prevent you from reselling them in the future. If you sell T-shirts to your band, you can always sell them to freshmen the next year in the event that you have leftovers. Don’t be afraid to recycle ideas. There are A LOT of fund raising ideas out there in other chapters that you may be able to utilize. This is sometimes a better way to develop a new fundraiser for your chapter, because you can ask another chapter what worked for them and what didn’t, what problems they encountered, and any suggestions they might have. Not only ask other chapters for successful tips on fund raising, but share yours also.

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lways target a specific consumer. Don’t just assume that everyone will want what you’re selling. Target a particular consumer that will be in the market for what you have.

During band camp, the easiest things to sell to a band are anything COLD or WET, such as water, snow cones, or sports beverages. During cold football games sell coffee or hot chocolate. Sell food items on campus on nights when dinner is over early or during final exams.

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nternet. This is a valuable resource for information. There are many websites on fund raising that have many ideas and many companies that can help you get started with little or no initial investment for nonprofit organizations. Go to any search engine and search for fund raising ideas or fundraisers. You can also use the internet to research companies that you are considering working with. Some excellent fund raising websites are www.fundraisingweb.org, www.fundraisingbizarre.com, and www.fundraising.com.

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ponsors. In fund raising, Rule #1 is never pay for what you can get donated! Don’t forget that we are members of a nonprofit organization, and there are lots of companies out there that will donate items if you ask. This could make having a raffle easier because there are no costs for prizes. If you do not know your tax-exempt number, you can call the National Headquarters to obtain it. Consider preparing brochures or information packets about the organization to distribute to local businesses asking for support. And don’t forget your alumni. Many alumni would be happy to make contributions to chapters, but they will not know you need or want assistance unless you ask. Just get out there and ask…all anyone can do is say yes or no! In most cases, the answer will be “yes,” and you will be surprised at how easy it was.

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veryone must take part. Make sure that everyone is well informed on “The Big 6” of every project or activity: who, what, when, where, how, and why. Inform members exactly what you want them to do, and make sure to let them know why it is important that they attend. Make sure all members take responsibility for the success AND failure of every project.

Sometimes it’s easy to blame a president, treasurer, or a committee head for a failure, but remember that everyone is responsible for the actions of the chapter, and assigning blame may only cause hurt feelings and future animosity. Consider all successes and failures as learning experiences and move on.

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mart vs. hard. Determine the profit potential for every endeavor, and don’t forget that you have to subtract your initial investment to determine the amount of profit made. If you have $350 at the end of a fundraiser and your initial investment was $125, then you have made $225, not $350!

Always pick an activity with the largest margin return. If your goal is to make $200 and you have a choice between selling T-shirts, hot dogs, or doughnuts, consider how many of each you have to sell to make your goal. Well, let’s see...40 T-shirts vs. 400 hot dogs vs. 200 boxes of doughnuts. Tough choice, huh? Always pick a fundraiser where it’s very easy to make back your initial investment. Try to avoid any fundraiser that has large time constraints for members. Avoid uncomfortable situations like door-to-door sales. Try to get everyone’s feedback and schedule activities where you can obtain the most participation. If your chapter hates car washes and likes bake sales, don’t schedule four car washes a month where it’s likely that no one will show up, even if a car wash will make more money! Instead, have maybe one car wash and more bake sales so that everyone is happy.

Participation in the tedious process of fund raising is sometimes the most dreaded aspect of being a member, but that need not be the case. Just remember that the planning is usually the most difficult part of the job. Take your time, get feedback from your chapter, and prepare for the unexpected.

Well-planned projects run more smoothly than those that are last minute or poorly organized. Use creative and original ideas to keep members excited about fund raising. Most importantly, remember to always try to keep the “FUN” in fund raising! }

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esearch and read. Make sure you research any company with whom you would like to work. Sometimes it takes money to make money, but be cautious of any company requiring large sums of money in advance. READ any and everything before you sign it. Even the little bitty, tiny, small print! Be cautious before entering into any contracts. Be sure your sponsor or advisor is informed of any intent to enter into any contracts, especially ones that may affect your chapter’s funds.

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A New Policy on Hazing for ΚΚΨ and ΤΒΣ ? ΤΒΣ?

by Jason Fonseca Epsilon Upsilon/Kappa Kappa Psi 1. If you have to ask if it’s hazing, it is.

2. If in doubt, call your advisor/coach/national office. If you won’t pick up the phone, you have your answer. Don’t B.S. yourself.

3. If you haze, you have low self-esteem.

4. If you allow hazing to occur, you are a ‘hazing enabler.’

5. Failure to stop hazing will result in death...

Will Keim, Ph.D., “The Power of Caring”

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hen I came to the University of Maine, Greek life was the furthest thing from my mind. There was no way that I was going to rush some frat when I knew full well what went on to a pledge. I heard stories too, of things that go on.

Wearing dresses out on campus, eating out of some bucket filled with raw eggs and vomit, and paddling… No. I was going to college to prove who I was and who I could be, and I was not going to college to be ridiculed by a bunch of “paid friends.”

I joined the Marching Band up here and found that most of its members were in Kappa Kappa Psi or Tau Beta Sigma.

There were some people who were gay or bisexual, some were complete nerds, and some seemed to get smashed almost every night. When I stepped onto that field that first day of band camp, I knew then that I had to accept everyone for who they were. “To each man his own,” I recalled hearing.

And so it was. Some people were Greek, some were gay, and I accepted them all for whatever they wanted to do. I left my prejudices back home.

Well, I got to know many of the Brothers and Sisters and began to envy the relationship they had with each other.

Being the only person from my High School to go to UMaine, I didn’t know anyone, and was eager for some friends. Finally they started talking about rushes. Many other first years were going, and they said there’d be ice cream, so why not? I went to the rush with nothing to lose. I knew what hazing was, and if they tried it, I’d walk. And then I’d do my best to get them in whatever trouble I could.

The first thing they did though, right after we all introduced ourselves, was to show a video on hazing. It talked about a student that died while being hazed. He was forced to drink way more than he should’ve and then do calisthenics. He threw up and choked to death on his own vomit.

Everyone was so drunk that even if they knew how to save him, they couldn’t. And people who are pro-hazing actually believe that their “pledges” are never in any real harm? Well, that one died that day.1

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Another great example is that of my ex-roommate. He was a pledge of a social fraternity, and I know for a fact he got hazed. I was still an MC (Membership Candidate) at the time, and we’d compare stories of our times with the two groups. He told me the story of the day he became a pledge.

Here’s what I remember of it: “So last night at about 9:00 we all went into the basement of the house blindfolded. They sat us in chairs and suddenly this loud music came on. When they took off our blindfolds there were three strippers right there in front of us!

The brothers had all chipped in to get us strippers to start off our pledge period! Dude, I remember this hot one getting right in my face. It was awesome! Then later on she comes up to me, right? She tells me to pull down my pants and turn around. The chicks got a paddle but she liked me, so whatever. I did, and she nailed me! I winced, but I was, like, ‘Thank you, ma’am, may I have another?’”

While being paddled, male pledges have had their testes rupture from the impact. They will never have children.

What was so amazing about the example of my roommate is that he was so disillusioned by being hazed, he didn’t even realize he was being hazed! It’s like the battered wife who knows no other way but her abusive husband, so she clutches to him as all she knows or sees possible. My roommate didn’t know that you don’t have to be hazed to become a brother of a fraternity.

Advocates of hazing will say, “It teaches the pledges togetherness, communication, respect, courage, and a huge sense of accomplishment.”2 It amazes me that someone could actually believe that. I mean, what if this is how they instilled values in us in elementary school? Can you imagine a teacher forcing kids to eat onions, or get paddled, while the teacher is saying all the while, “This will make you strong! Don’t you feel togetherness? Don’t you respect each other now?” That thought disgusts me.

Think of all the prospective members you’re driving away by hazing. Hazing puts fear into your “pledges,” and the only

thing it does for unity is scare them into submission. Are the only people you want in your organization the kind of people who are too weak to defend themselves? People who aren’t strong enough to turn away? What kind of Brother is someone who says, “Yes sir, whatever you’d like, sir.” When you haze, it is the weak that stay, and the strong that walk away.

So now let’s talk about hazing in Kappa Kappa Psi. In our National Policy on Hazing it states “The Kappa Kappa Psi Fraternity & Tau Beta Sigma Sorority neither approves of nor is responsible for actions of members of local chapters which may result in injury to persons or damage to property.”

Well, that’s just dandy. You don’t approve, nor do you accept responsibility.

But it’s happening.

So what do I do as a Brother who sees it happening in other chapters? Do I stand by, knowing full well what is happening, and say nothing? Or do I call my District President and tell him? It’s called “whistle blowing,” and what appears in our ΚΚΨ/ΤΒΣ policy is, well, there is no policy on it.

At West Point, the Cadets have a code of honor. It states: “A Cadet shall not lie, cheat or steal, or tolerate those who do.” That is a policy on whistle blowing. It gives the Cadets the responsibility to do something about it, or they’re just as guilty. Am I less of a Brother because I haven’t said anything yet? No, but I know that Brothers who haze are less a Brother than I. Here at the University of Maine, if you are caught cheating on a test, you can be thrown out of school. Can you imagine being tossed out of college for glancing on someone else’s paper on something as small as a 10-point quiz? That one point that you would’ve missed just cost you your degree.

Incredible.

The University rationalizes this by saying that, “Cheating is an act of deception by which a student misrepresents that he/she has mastered information on an academic exercise that he/she has not mastered.” Is it really that farfetched to say that not to report a hazing chapter is also an act of deception?

It is not farfetched at all. Hazing undermines the basic principles of brotherhood. We teach our MC’s to trust, and we teach them to love. How are we demonstrating this when we go up to them, the moment before initiation, and say, “We’re sorry, you will not become Brothers. You did not complete the requirements. Your class project was not good enough. You are not good enough for this Fraternity.”

And they cry. God, you just made your M.C.’s cry. How do you rationalize that? These are people you are about to call Brothers, and you undermine their trust in you, and in Kappa Kappa Psi. How do you build love and trust on that?

Do you really believe that later that night, after what they’ve gone through, a big ol’ slap on the back and a “Just Kidding,” is gonna amount to anything? And yes, one of our chapters

actually does this, and that’s just one example from the many chapters that haze.

On our National Web Page, there are 39 examples of hazing. My roommate’s experience fits these criteria: 7. Causing fatigue through physical or psychological shock.

14. Verbally addressing prospective members in a demeaning manner.

15. Misleading prospective members in an effort to convince them that they will not be initiated or that they will be hurt during initiation.

I gotta ask, guys, did you look at this list and just say, “Well damn! That looks like fun! Hey, Chuck, check out number 15! I bet I can make a good half of them cry too!” As Corresponding Secretary, I was very excited to get my chapter out there. I couldn’t wait to meet other brothers and get to know everyone across the district. We’ve met some great Brothers too, but, oh God, have we met some bad ones!

So let’s say we report these chapters, but what if they want to know where this accusation came from? There’s one more thing I want to talk about, and that’s anonymity. A huge problem with whistle-blowing policies is that if the accuser is named, repercussions may come down on them by the accused. In business, you can be fired for pointing out something you see as wrong. This is where the Fraternity and Sorority can take responsibility at a national level. They should not only encourage us to come forward with what’s going on, but to guarantee that our names won’t be let out.

(Editor’s note: this is in fact the current policy and procedure of both National Councils and Headquarters staff.) If an M.C. or P.M. is being hazed, can you imagine what may happen to him or her if the chapter’s charter is revoked? They could be socially ostracized. That would be counterproductive, therefore the guarantee of anonymity is essential.

So hazing is happening, and we all know it. Now we need to act. There needs to be a whistle blowing policy and it needs to guarantee anonymity to the brothers, sisters or M.C.’s who report hazing. Brothers need to know what to do when we learn of things like this. The National Headquarters cannot wipe these lesser chapters of our roster unless they find out about it. You may find out for them on a road trip or by talking over the computer, and we need a policy that states that we can and should let the National Headquarters know about these Brothers that have fallen by the wayside.

I am a Brother of Kappa Kappa Psi, but as far as I’m concerned, if you haze, you are not my Brother, and you do not deserve to wear those letters. } 1

The Hazing Video/Flashback Version “Prohazing Comments.” http://www.stophazing.org/pro-hazing/ 052200a.htm 2

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The Taco That Walks!

by Eric Gill$ Ryan Kelly$ A#J# Makielski$ and Josh Willoughby ΚΚΨ/Gamma Nu Chapter$ FloridaState University

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ere at the Florida State University College of Music, the Gamma Nu Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi is continuously searching for new fund-raising ideas. The College of Music allows its student organizations to sell lunch and/or breakfast foods in the breezeway between two of the connecting music buildings, and each organization is given a day of the week to market their products. In past years, Gamma Nu has sold barbecue sandwiches, pizza, and sometimes participated in joint fundraisers with the Alpha Omega Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma. However, after a basketball pep band trip to Ames, Iowa, for the 2000-2001 Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament, a new idea for breezeway sales emerged: the “Walking Taco,” an item sold by a local vendor at one of the tournament games. Its overwhelming popularity in Iowa inspired us to try selling it on our day of breezeway sales. We first tested it with the brothers of our chapter, and found it to be a hit.

Naturally, the obvious question is, “What is a Walking Taco?” Basically, it’s an individual sized bag of crushed Doritos®, with shredded lettuce and cheese, a scoop of taco meat, and your choice of sour cream and/or taco sauce. We’ve found that $2.00 is a reasonable price for a taco, and $4.00 gets you two tacos and a drink. We sell drinks separately for $0.50. We’ll “Kappa Psize” the meal for an extra $0.50, which gives the customer double the taco meat.

If you’re looking for a cheap and convenient way to acquire all of the ingredients, try Taco Bell. They can give organizations a discount on Gamma Nu brother Josh Willoughby demonstrates the a substantial proper technique for emptying a bag of taco meat. amount of meat. We get a fifteen-pound bag of meat (Yes, it comes in bags.). They can also sell you cheese, lettuce, and sauce. Our chapter gets two bags of meat, a bag of lettuce, and a bag of cheese for $49. The

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L to R: Brothers Micha Faw, Candis Castorani, Tyson Farmer, and J.D. Sivert prepare to walk some tacos.

sour cream is purchased elsewhere. Doritos® are available in bulk from Sam’s Club for around $8.00. A good way to keep the meat warm is to use a Crock-Pot™; we refer to it as the Psi-pot. Our current pot is Psi-pot, Jr. Its predecessor met its demise at the hands of brother Tony Geronimos, who mercilessly threw it to its death on the cold hard cement (Okay, so he dropped it, but that isn’t as dramatic.)

Considering that we have only done this once (fall 2001), we are not sure of the long-term prospects, but thus far the results are very encouraging: a profit of over $2,000 last semester. We have also won the enthusiastic support of the students and faculty at the College of Music, including our chapter sponsor, Dr. James Croft.

The success of a fundraiser is greatly dependent on (1) publicity and (2) help. We publicize “Walking Tacos” through fliers hung in the College of Music and through word of mouth. The fliers feature a picture of a walking cartoon taco with the days and times of the fundraiser. However, nothing beats word of mouth advertising from the breezeway while selling. Staffing the table is done on a volunteer basis. We pass around a sign-up sheet for times during our weekly meetings.

Many of the professors at FSU take the fifteen minutes between classes to grab a bite to eat, thereby helping to support organizations such as Kappa Kappa Psi, which serve the College of Music. With the hungry enthusiasm that has been demonstrated this past semester, the brothers of Gamma Nu are confident that Walking Tacos will continue to be a successful endeavor in fund raising for Kappa Kappa Psi at Florida State University for years to come. }

Dusting Off the Bricks

by A# Dust Bunny (as told to Dixie Mosier;Greene)

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very so often, a whole bunch of kids show up from some chapters for a “work weekend.” Their enthusiasm and dedication is incredible! They spend hours on the road just to help out.

They dust and file and stuff envelopes. They water the grass or mow it. They wash windows and paint shelving.

They laugh a lot and take photos of each other. Then they bring out the Red Devil and vacuum up a storm! That’s when I go scurrying for cover!

Usually they all go to Eskimo Joe’s for cheese fries and burgers and maybe a T-shirt. Or they go to Hideaway for pizza (No one has ever invited me to go along!). Lots of times they buy some ΚΚΨ or ΤΒΣ stuff at Chris’s University Spirit store.

Before they leave, they go by the OSU Classroom Building to see the Kappa Kappa Psi Shrine or maybe out to the cemetery to visit Boh’s grave.

Then they pile into their cars and vans and pickups and head home to Nacogdoches, Texas, or Wichita, Kansas, or Boone, North Carolina, or wherever.

But they have to come back if they want to see their BRICK! Every chapter that comes for a workday gets a brick (but only one per chapter). There’s an area by the Time Capsule that is set aside for workday bricks. It’s a special place because it commemorates the members of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma who sacrificed their time to come and help out.

If I hop up on the window sill in the Conference Room, I can see all of them:

Alpha Rho, ΚΚΨ, from Northeastern State University Beta Zeta, ΤΒΣ, and Gamma Phi, ΚΚΨ, from Stephen F. Austin State University Beta Eta, ΤΒΣ, from the University of Maryland Beta Omicron, ΚΚΨ, from Arizona State University Gamma Zeta, ΤΒΣ, and Delta Xi, ΚΚΨ, from Emporia State University Gamma Theta, ΚΚΨ, from East Central University Gamma Tau, ΤΒΣ, and Epsilon Beta, ΚΚΨ, from the University of Central Arkansas Delta Alpha, ΤΒΣ, and Delta Alpha, ΚΚΨ, from Langston University Delta Kappa, ΤΒΣ, and Epsilon Pi, ΚΚΨ, from Kansas State University Delta Upsilon, ΤΒΣ, and Zeta Beta, ΚΚΨ, from Howard Payne University Epsilon Lambda, ΚΚΨ, and Epsilon Phi, ΤΒΣ, from Western Carolina University.

Zeta Alpha, ΤΒΣ, from Illinois State University Eta Pi, ΚΚΨ, from the University of Northern Iowa Theta Theta, ΤΒΣ, from Henderson State University Iota Xi, ΚΚΨ, from Norfolk State University Iota Omicron, ΚΚΨ, from Appalachian State University If your chapter has come to the Stillwater Station and worked for a day or two but you are not on my list, you need to call Di at Headquarters and let her know so she can order your chapter’s workday brick.

By the way, anyone can order a brick for himself or herself, for a Big Brother or Sister, for a special Chapter Honorary member, or for the Chapter itself. Bricks are $30 for one line, $35 for two lines and $40 for three lines. Call the National Headquarters for more information – just don’t ask for me; I’ll be hiding under a desk from the Red Devil! }

Alpha, ΚΚΨ, and Alpha, ΤΒΣ, from Oklahoma State Beta, ΤΒΣ, and Alpha Omicron, ΚΚΨ, from Texas Tech Delta, ΚΚΨ, and Delta, ΤΒΣ, from the University of Oklahoma Xi, ΤΒΣ, from West Texas A & M Rho, ΤΒΣ, from Indiana University Psi, ΤΒΣ, from the University of Arkansas Alpha Eta, ΚΚΨ, and Beta Xi, ΤΒΣ, from the University of Florida

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From the President’s Corner

by Kirk Randazzo ΚΚΨ National President

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t is almost hard to believe that six months have passed since our National Convention in Corpus Christi, Texas. This article is simply an update about certain events and activities that have occurred since convention.

In September, the National Council and Board of Trustees met in Pittsburgh for a strategic planning session. The main purpose of this meeting was to review the materials produced by the strategic committees during convention. Let me tell you that the materials from these committees are truly fantastic.

Everyone who participated in Corpus Christi should be commended for thinking “out-of-the-box” and developing several long-term ideas for the Fraternity. At the end of the September session, the Council developed an idea for a program entitled the Service Showcase. The idea began in one of the strategic committees to replace our service certificates. Hopefully, you have already heard about the new program. The Service Showcase allows the district leadership to chose the best service project in their district for the previous year. These projects will then be highlighted in a special newsletter so that everyone can learn about new and exciting ideas. Additionally, the National Council will donate $200 to the band programs of each winner in the name of that chapter. You can read about the details of this project on our website. I wanted to simply explain how this idea came from strategic thinking during the National Convention, and to thank everyone for helping develop the long-term direction of Kappa Kappa Psi. In December, the representatives from the National Council traveled to Chicago to attend the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic. At our exhibit booth, we met numerous band directors, alumni and active members, and discussed all aspects of the Fraternity. The Council presented two Distinguished Service to Music Medals at our reception. One award went to James Cochrane in the area of Industrial Research and Progress and the other award went to Frederick L. Hemke in the area of Artist Performer. Both gentlemen were extremely honored to receive these awards. During the Midwest Clinic I also had the opportunity to meet with Dr. Darhyl Ramsey, National President of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. Dr. Ramsey had attended our National Convention, where he spoke during a separate session, and later was

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made an Honorary Member. Representatives from Phi Mu Alpha, including Dr. Ramsey, attended our reception and extended an invitation to the Council to attend their reception, which we graciously accepted. Darhyl and I also had an opportunity to speak privately, where he expressed his gratitude for the Honorary Membership, while we continued a conversation about increasing and improving the relationship between Kappa Kappa Psi and Phi Mu Alpha. I believe these discussions will positively impact both organizations, and I thank Darhyl for his commitment to music and bands.

Finally, the Council is extremely excited about this year’s district conventions. The district officers and governors have worked diligently to introduce strategic planning to the conventions. Given the overwhelmingly positive response from Corpus Christi, and the impact these ideas have already had at the national level, I can only imagine the tremendous work that will be accomplished at the district conventions. I hope you all have the opportunity to attend and personally witness these events. Thinking strategically has already influenced the direction of Kappa Kappa Psi. Don’t miss this opportunity to lend your ideas to the long-term goals of the Fraternity. }

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by Sylvia Halbardier ΤΒΣ National President

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y son and I were walking around our neighborhood one night. “Look!” he yelled.

“It’s the Moon.” I told him that he was very right (I have learned from the best of them how to continue to encourage my children). Now keep in mind that he is three years old, and the amount of times that he has seen the moon, even in his young life, numbers near a thousand. Each time we see the moon, we have this conversation, and I try to be as enthusiastic as he is. I could tell my son to stop looking at the moon; it comes out most nights; get past it! Instead, I try to remember what it was like to be that excited about the same thing, day in and day out.

As we continued to walk, I thought that this is a challenge for each of us. How do you find enthusiasm each and every day for something that has become so commonplace?

After awhile, I decided that the answer lies in the eyes of the younger spirit.

When looking to guide your membership candidates each session, do you take the approach that they should want to be a member of your chapter because of all the reasons we have come to accept as active members? Or do you try to remember what it was like to see the group for the first time – every time?

Never take for granted that the new college student understands the diverse opportunities that membership in our organization offers. It is when you take on this outlook, you can begin to see yourself and your chapter the way that they do. If you can see that whenever you are serving the band, someone, maybe even just one person, is thinking that you and your chapter will meet a need in her or his personal life.

Your candidates are learning for the first time the excitement (and frustrations) of the sorority. Make it better for them than you had it by recalling the “newness” that you felt as a candidate (and that they are now feeling), and by trying to understand their view of the “big picture.”

Get your job done. But in the process, don’t forget the excitement you felt when you saw the moon, like an old friend, every night. }

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We will always remember...

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and victims of the recent terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.

The above photograph of the New York City skyline was taken by Dollie McDonald, ΤΒΣ Chapter Field Representative, on September 9, 2001, two days before the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center.

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appa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma National Band Fraternity and Sorority have commissioned noted composer Donald Grantham to write a wind band work to commemorate the “Lives Lost, Heroes Found, and the Enduring Spirit of America” following the September 11 attack on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. ΚΚΨ National President Kirk Randazzo and ΤΒΣ National President Sylvia Halbardier have made it clear that this project is one that belongs to all of our members, and they encourage every single chapter to participate in raising funds to reach our goal of $10,000 to fund this commission.

All ΚΚΨ and ΤΒΣ chapters are invited to send contributions to the National Headquarters earmarked “ΚΚΨ and ΤΒΣ Special Commission Fund.”

As of press date National Headquarters had received $3,850 in contributions, leaving a balance of Donald Grantham $6,150. The campaign to raise these funds will be ongoing until May 31, 2002. All alumni members, Local Associations of the National Alumni Association, friends and colleagues in the band world, and brothers and sisters in the music fraternal community are also invited to contribute to this special commission project. }

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Women in the Fraternity (part D)

by David Justin Editor’s Note: This is the third in a four-part series chronicling the history of women in Kappa Kappa Psi; part 1 appeared in the spring 2001 issue and part 2 in the fall 2001 issue.

The Merger at Arizona State

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n the years prior to 1976, the Beta Omicron chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi and the Sigma chapter of Tau Beta Sigma at Arizona State University saw its membership decline.

Friction began to grow between the two groups and members began to lash out at one another.

“The chapters’ membership had dwindled down to 8 for Kappa Kappa Psi and 10 for Tau Beta Sigma,” Leslie Anderson, past Beta Omicron chapter president recalled. “There was a lot of animosity between the two groups.”

In an effort to release some of that tension and under the supervision of Dr. Robert “Coach” Fleming, then-assistant director of bands, the chapters decided to merge into one organization, combining all aspects of their chapters with the exception of their rituals.

In January 1977, the chapters presented a letter to the national officers requesting permission to completely merge: “We have found that through joint projects we are able to accomplish more with less internal conflict.

By working together, our fraternal functions have become more productive, beneficial and rewarding to the individual members. Therefore, the chapters have decided unanimously to request your permission to merge.”

-Letter from Beta Omicron and Sigma, January 26, 1977

After returning from the 1977 National Convention at the University of California at Los Angeles where the National Constitution was amended to remove all mention of gender, the women of the Sigma chapter voted unanimously to become members of Kappa Kappa Psi. On August 26, 1977, Patricia A. Childress, Lydia L. Lennon, Leslie A. Anderson, Mary L. Duffala, Mary M. Ketterer, Kristina M. Zipsnis, Clara M. Bertilson, and Toni Ryon were initiated into Beta Omicron. On August 27, 1977, Lea F. Fuller was initiated.

Today, if two chapters merge, the members from the other organization are known as Associate Members, but since that membership status did not exist in 1977, these women are known as the first active women in Kappa Kappa Psi.

The merger became a huge success for Beta Omicron.

The first election resulted in a female president, secretary, and historian. That year, they initiated 23 new members bringing their chapter total to 41 brothers.

Darragh (Hill) Young At Wichita State University, the brothers of Beta Tau were well aware of Title IX but did not take it seriously. As a joke, they sent bids to three women in the band. An 18-yearold freshman percussionist named Darragh (Hill) Young accepted.

In the fall of 1976, Young was the Wichita State marching band’s only freshman squad leader in a male-dominated drum line. Standing only five feet tall and weighing 90 pounds, she learned long ago that drummers respected attitude. When necessary, she would get in an older percussionist’s face and just scream at them.

“They must have thought I was crazy or had some really advanced self-defense techniques, because it worked – not sure why,” she said. “I was just bluffing.”

Choosing Kappa Kappa Psi over Tau Beta Sigma was an easy decision for Young.

“It appeared to me the only thing that Tau Beta was doing was using the Kappa rank and file as fodder for husbands and that was the farthest thing from my mind,” Young recalled recently. “Kappa, on the other hand, did all the work for the bands.”

In the spring of 1976, Young experienced a membership education program full of hazing, but it differed from the treatment that her pledge brothers were subject to.

“There were two guys that did not want me in the chapter, period,” Young said of her freshman year. “But they never ‘de-pantsed’ me or froze my underwear like they did to the guys. I did, however, have to display gentlemanly behavior at all times. So I had to open doors for people, play bartender, light cigarettes, serenade visiting artists on bended knee, etc.…”

The members of Tau Beta Sigma were not very supportive of her decision to join Kappa Kappa Psi. “Most of them either blew me off or got real nasty with me,” Young said. “Some of them started rumors about me,

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Women in the Fraternity but by the time I was initiated, the majority of guys had become real protective of me.”

She completed her membership education in April 1977, making her the first woman to go through a formal membership education program in Kappa Kappa Psi, but due to an overwhelming schedule, the chapter did not initiate her class until September 1, 1977. On initiation night, one of the actives that had given her a really hard time told her she had proven herself and that he was proud to call her “brother.”

Young is a Life Member of the Fraternity and is still very close to the brothers that she was active with. She continued to stay involved as an alumnus until about four to five years ago.

Young’s initiation date, September 1, 1977 was just five days after the merger at Arizona State University.

To this day, Young is the only woman to become an active at the Beta Tau chapter by completing the chapter’s formal membership education program.

First Experiences In the fall of 1978, at West Virginia University, the Omicron chapter vice president, Danny Wetsch, called the national office to ask if they could extend bids to women. The response was, “Yes, you can, but we don’t recommend it.”

With that in mind, Omicron approached three women about rushing the Fraternity. Bids were passed out, and Deb Eakins, Marie Burleigh, and Darla Walden were invited to rush Kappa Kappa Psi. They became the first three women to join the Omicron chapter.

“I didn’t find out until ten years after my initiation that

About the Author: David Justin is an alumnus of the Epsilon Kappa chapter at Angelo State University and the Delta Sigma chapter at the University of Texas at Arlington$ where he earned a B#A# in Journalism# He was awarded the J# Lee Burke Student Achievement Award for his efforts as Southwest District Member;at;Large and Vice President# He currently lives in Dallas with his fiancée$ Leah Fraser$ an alumnus from the Gamma Theta chapter at East Central University# Justin works as a service representative in the industry markets department for SBC Southwestern Bell Telephone# He initially became in; terested in the history of women in Kappa Kappa Psi after be; ing included in a series of emails from Steve Nelson$ Deb Eakins$ Marie Burleigh$ and Malinda Matney# For questions or com; ments$ he can be emailed at Dcambron>NHD@aol#com

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the national office said what they did,” Eakins said. “Danny originally came back to me and said that their response was ‘yeah, you can.’ Amazing the difference that just a few words make.”

Eakins and Burleigh were surprised when they received invitations to rush, because they had not shown any interest in joining Omicron and honestly didn’t think that they were allowed to.

So what would make a chapter such as Omicron change suddenly and start recruiting women?

“The federal government was going to stop any government funding to organizations or schools and/or their organizations that did not comply and allow anyone of either sex that qualified to become a member,” Wetsch recalled.

“This issue forced organizations to become coed or else the school, in this case, would not receive any further government funding. Our Kappa chapter decided that it was in the best interest of the chapter and the school to comply as soon as possible and allow the three women to become members…their qualifications were also a big factor in the decision to go coed.”

When Eakins and Burleigh were initiated, there were two female district officers on the District IX Council, now the Northeast District Council. Barbara Burtell and Gail Kulusich of the Epsilon Phi chapter at Clarion University of Pennsylvania were elected at the 1978 District IX Convention to serve as Secretary and Alternate District Representative, respectively. They were initiated into the Epsilon Phi chapter in April of that same year.

“They were nominated from the floor to run against a couple of jerks, just to have some competition,” said Rick Albani, former District IX Governor. “They won by a landslide because they were very popular among the other delegates.”

One year later, at the 1979 District IX Convention, Kulusich did not attend due to a prior obligation…she was competing in a beauty pageant, where she placed second. Her absence did not help win support for women in the Fraternity.

“I don’t know what the circumstances were around Gail’s election,” Burleigh recalled, “but consider this: the oath of office says something along the lines of, ‘to shirk is to betray a trust.’ Gail was one of the first women in the district to be elected to office, and she decided a beauty pageant was more important that district convention. What did that say about her commitment to the Fraternity? Didn’t win women in general any friends or positively influence anyone.”

Although the brothers at Omicron were very supportive of women in the Fraternity, not all the male members shared this sentiment.

When National President Donald Stanley asked for the delegate from the Omicron chapter to take his chair at the

National Convention at Georgia Tech in 1979, Burleigh walked down the aisle and took her seat amidst gasps and murmurs from the delegation. When other women were seated as delegates, boos and hisses began to find their way to the floor.

At the 1979 National Convention, J. Lee Burke asked to address the delegation. Sitting at the delegate for Omicron, Burleigh was on the front row.

“J. Lee looked at me and said, ‘Brothers and…uh…uh…uh…’ and never quite finished that sentence, moving on to his remarks,” she recalled. “I explained to him afterwards that he didn’t have to say anything special for me. I was just another brother.”

Eakins has similar recollections about Burke.

“Bless J. Lee’s heart,” she said. “He had no problem with women in the Fraternity, but he kept trying to figure out how to avoid having to explain to the general public about women being called brothers.”

In 1980, Eakins ran for District IX Member-at-Large in a race against two male brothers. She won and was reelected the following year. Despite her success, she still met opposition.

“I resented the idea that someone would question my dedication, loyalty, and brotherhood simply because of my gender,” she said. “Much of the attitude of the brothers and sisters was, ‘You can’t do it, you are just a girl, TBS is meeting over there.’ They would tell me that I was not a real brother.

Ironically those particular guys were not ones who put much effort or remained involved in the Fraternity or their band programs. It’s been over twenty years since I became a brother of Kappa Kappa Psi, and I still follow the ideals on the local, district, and national levels of the Fraternity in a variety of ways, from supporting the local bands and working as past president and on the board of the WVU Alumni Band, to the various roles in the Fraternity on the local, district, and national level.”

In 1989, when the National Chapter voted to call all members of the Fraternity “Brothers” regardless of gender, Burke grinned and said he would be honored to call everyone brothers.

Deb Eakins is currently the National Vice President for Programs. She served as Northeast District Governor from 1995-2001. She also serves the Omicron chapter as sponsor.

Marie Burleigh is now serving as Northeast District Governor. She was asked to fill the position when Eakins was elected to the national council. …to be continued.

Author’s Note: The fourth and final part of this series will feature prominent female leaders in the Kappa Kappa Psi, the view of female members in the Fraternity, and a statistical analysis of female membership.

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To order your copy, complete the following form and send it along with a check or money order for $15 to: Lambda - ΚΚΨ 103 Lewis Epley Hall University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR 72701 (do NOT send orders to National Headquarters!)

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ΚΚΨ Capital Development Program All donations to Kappa Kappa Psi are tax deductible to the extent of IRS Regulations#

Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity Defined Contribution Program Up to $ 99 $ 100 $ 250 $ 500 $ 1,000 $ 5,000

Friend of Kappa Kappa Psi Century Club First Chair Club Director’s Club President’s Club William A. Scroggs Founder’s Club

Life Membership Alumni and Honorary members are entitled to Life Membership for $ 250 (application available at http://www.kkytbs.org).

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The National Programs of Kappa Kappa Psi (Scholarships, Leadership Education, etc.) can be supported by any of the following giving options: • Cash Gifts – tax deductible according to the donor’s tax bracket.

• Bequests – bequests include gifts of cash, securities, or other marketable property designated in a will and are exempt from federal estate taxes. A specific bequest leaves certain property, or a percentage of the estate to the Kappa Kappa Psi Corporation.

• Life Insurance – gifts made be made to the fraternity by naming the Kappa Kappa Psi Corporation as owner or as beneficiary.

• Appreciated Property – an alternative to a cash gift is a donation of appreciated securities, such as stocks and bonds.

Please contact Alan Bonner at the National Headquarters (800-543-6505) or Ken Corbett (803-777-7313) if you have any questions.

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Be a Part of the Legacy of Tau Beta Sigma!

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he Tau Beta Sigma Trust Fund supports valuable, long-term programs of our Sorority, including the National Intercollegiate Band, Commissioning Program, Women In Music Speaker Series, scholarships and leadership development.

Now is your chance to make a difference! All supporters of Tau Beta Sigma are invited and encouraged to sustain and preserve the mission of the Sorority by participating in the Tau Beta Sigma Trust Fund. Each gift will be recognized in The PODIUM.

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❐ Tributes And Memorials Mark milestones for your sisters and your chapter by donating in the form of a tribute or memorial. Any amount is appreciated, but donations of $10 or more will be recognized with a special acknowledgement card to the honoree. ❐ Life Membership ($250) Life membership is for alumni or senior members and grants the following privileges: • Serve as proxy for your former chapter at Convention (if actives are not present), • Receive The PODIUM as long as a correct address is available.

• Receive a Tau Beta Sigma Life Membership pin, • Receive a complimentary one-year membership in the National Alumni Association. ❐ Bequests to the Sorority You may choose to include the Sorority in your estate planning with a gift of stocks, bonds, real estate, insurance or cash. (Contact the National Headquarters for information.)

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Send Trust Fund contributions to: Tau Beta Sigma Sorority Trust Fund, P.O. Box 849, Stillwater, OK 74076-0849 800-543-6505

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ΚΚΨ Donations

ΤΒΣ Tributes and Memorials

by Ken Corbett$ ΚΚΨ Board of Trustees

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he Board of Trustees is pleased to make this report to the membership and alumni on the status of our Capital Development Program aimed at increasing the communication with our alumni and providing a formal avenue for alumni to give back financially to the National Organization.

Based on these giving levels, the Fraternity has received the following donations in the past six months:

Up to NN Friend of Kappa Kappa Psi William Sandy

Ken Corbett Mark J. Hays

The activities and service by our chapters across the nation is what makes Kappa Kappa Psi what it is. The local chapter is the driving force for the dedicated service we so proudly provide our band programs.

Donations are accepted in support for the National Programs of Kappa Kappa Psi in these areas: Scholarships, Leadership Education, Recruiting Activities (Video, Materials), National Intercollegiate Band, Archives Restoration, and Unrestricted Gifts.

Donations for Kappa Kappa Psi Programs can be made by any of the following giving options: cash gifts, bequests in wills, life insurance, stocks and bonds.

Please send your contributions, gifts and comments to:

From Patsy Hejl: – a ‘Thank you’ to the Host Chapters for the 2002 District Coventions – in honor of Janet West Miller for her endless devotion to Tau Beta Sigma From Alan Harriet: – in honor of the alumni and actives of his initiating chapter, Gamma Epsilon (University of Miami) – in honor of the Board of Trustees, National Officers, and District Conventions – in honor of the lady who started it all: Thanks, Wava!

– in honor of the National Headquarters staff for their hard work and dedication – in honor of all bands that worked hard and performed well this fall From Dana Swanson: – in honor of Dave Catron for receiving the Paula Crider Award

Friends of the Trust The Board of Trustees of Tau Beta Sigma thanks the following alumni, chapters, and friends who have contributed in the past six months. Every gift, whether large or small, does make a difference!

Century Club >== ; <CN Ed Elsea

Kappa Kappa Psi National Headquarters P.O. Box 849 Stillwater, OK 74076-0849 Please contact Alan Bonner at the National Headquarters (800-543-6505) or Ken Corbett (803-777-7313) if you have any questions about this program.

Editor’s Note: The fall 2001 issue of The PODIUM incorrectly listed donor William Welch as an alumnus of the Alpha Beta chapter. Mr. Welch is actually an alumnus of the Eta Omicron chapter at James Madison University. We regret the error.

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A PODIUM Special Feature:

Community Bands Why an article in The PODIUM on community bands? We’re honorary collegiate band organizations! But we spend only four to six years in college bands, and then we have the rest of our lives. And except for Drum Corps International, there isn’t much band activity for college students in the summer. The first part of this feature, compiled by Dixie Mosier-Greene, looks at how several ΚΚΨ/ΤΒΣ alumni and actives have continued their band involvement in the summer and post-graduation. In part 2, ΤΒΣ’s Dana Swanson provides some insight on hosting a community band festival. In part 3, NAA North Central District Director Kelly Twomey Eidson offers some suggestions on how alumni can continue to be involved with their local community band.

I# The Music Never Ends

by Dixie Mosier;Greene National Membership Services Coordinator

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community band is a nonprofessional, nonprofit organization that offers band music to the surrounding area. The band age ranges from high school students to senior citizens, from college students to ΚΚΨ and ΤΒΣ alumni. The level of expertise varies widely (should I say wildly?) The whole point of its existence is music and fun.

Alpha Chapter members play in the Stillwater (Oklahoma) Community Band every summer. Bill Ballenger, former Oklahoma State University marching band director, directs the ensemble. The favorite part of every concert the children’s march around the auditorium. The previous director was Hiram Henry, a DSMM winner in Instrumental Music.

Shantia Kane, a ΤΒΣ active at the Epsilon Rho Chapter at Virginia State, plays saxophone in the Richard Bland Community Wind Ensemble in Petersburg, Virginia. One of the music department professors recruited her as his wife is the community band director. The twenty-five to thirty members in the band include ΤΒΣ active Denetrice Edwards who also plays alto sax. They rehearse every Monday night, with one performance a semester. Shantia also performs in the Renaissance Band of Richmond, which performs swing and big band music.

B. J. O’Shea, Alpha Rho, ΚΚΨ, plays in the Northeastern State University (Oklahoma) bands during the school year. But every summer, she plays euphonium in the summer band at the University of Central Oklahoma. Directed by Ron Howell, it is open to anyone in the community, no matter their age. There are no auditions; people who have been there before know their seat, whether it’s first chair for some of the faculty who sit-in, or last for a few community players just starting on their instrument. The band rehearses once a week for about a month, leading up to a July 4th (or thereabouts) watermelon concert on the campus lawn,

performing a full hour program which always ends with a Sousa march.

After a long hiatus, BJ rejoined the summer band last summer. In her own words, “I saw many familiar faces, including some of my high school friends and the instrument repair shop owner who provided a lighthearted view of the tuba by imitating a snake coming out of his horn while the oboe was playing her cadenza . . . Furthermore, I made new friends, including high school students who asked me what those three big letters I’d wear to rehearsal meant .”

John Wakefield, director of Bands, at the University of Maryland directs the UM Community Band which rehearses on Tuesday nights. Kathy Rodeffer, past National President of ΤΒΣ, says that at least 25% of the band members are ΚΚΨ or ΤΒΣ alumni.

John Finocchiaro, formerly of the ΚΚΨ National Council, is a member of the Compaq Big Band, a twenty-one piece swing band consisting of Digital Equipment and Compaq employers (www.compaqbigband.com). Several ΚΚΨ alumni play in the twenty-five-year-old band which performs year round in the New England area. The band has performed at high schools to raise money for their music programs. They even played on the battleship USS Massachusetts as a fundraiser for Battleship Cove in Fall River.

Eden Prairie Community Band in Minnesota has been so successful with its ten performances a year that most of its members will be going to China for a cultural exchange this year; the band is also planning a visit to Southern Europe in 2003. John FitzGibbon, former ΤΒΣ Midwest District Counselor now serving on the NAA Board of Directors, enjoys participating, playing typical senior-high level composers and charts. The forty to fifty members range in age from sixteen to seventy+. Some of them also play in a jazz band or in the pit orchestra in an outdoor musical play; this year it’s “The King and I.” The community band keeps the town’s interest level in music high enough to pay for a new high school performing arts center with cutting edge facilities.

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Community Bands Sam Feuer, known to all NAA members as “Fireball,” plays in the Callenwolde Concert Band (www.rabun.net/~ccb), begun in 1972. A couple of Georgia Tech alums in the band recruited Sam to play. A church provides a room big enough for weekly rehearsals for the the seventy to eighty members, and the band pays the room rental by playing two concerts a year for the church. The band also plays for the Fourth of July Fireworks in downtown Decatur, Georgia.

II# Hosting A Community Band Festival

by Dana Swanson ΤΒΣ National Vice President for Educational Programs

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community band festival can be one of several things.

Some are performance-only, others have educational components. Most are the former.

Since I am an educator, I have designed mine to include education as well as performance opportunities. I invite adult community bands from whatever region (lately it’s the northeast) to perform, have a performance clinic with a nationally acclaimed clinician (Col. Bonner has agreed to be a clinician for me in 2003—if he forgets, remind him!), participate in master classes, attend workshops, and interact in discussion groups. The bands LOVE this format.

The band typically has a forty-five to fifty minute public performance. Two clinicians critique their performance on tape, and then one clinician will accompany the band to a clinic room and work with the band for forty-five minutes to identify and fix any problems, to better interpret the music, and to generally improve their performance.

There are also master classes for individual instruments.

Many adults have not performed in years and are a little rusty, so these classes help them readjust to their horns.

Others who have played continuously also get something out of it, because I hire college professors to do the classes.

Workshops are intended to help problem solve. I’ve had workshops on basic instrument care and repair, the Alexander Technique, and stress reduction (or how to overcome stage fright, etc.).

The discussion groups are very helpful, because they allow bands to interact with each other and talk about such things as fund raising, administration, concert programs, and personnel.

There are many more performance-only festivals, as you can probably guess, because putting a festival of the educational variety together is WORK! I designed one for Michigan State University in 1996 that is still going strong, and they actually have a waiting list for bands every year.

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I think community bands are very relevant. Many of our members will not have careers in music, but they have great enthusiasm for band or they wouldn’t be in ΤΒΣ/ΚΚΨ to begin with. They will be looking for ways to incorporate music into their lives after graduation, and community bands are a terrific vehicle. They range from a “true” community band of amateurs of average ability, to a professional concert band where members are paid (this type is becoming more and more rare as the costs of running bands rises).

I’ll bet there are a lot of ΤΒΣ/ΚΚΨ members who play in community bands. I’ve been involved in many different bands throughout my adult life. It’s one of the first things I get involved in when I move to a new community. I recently joined a community band in Sterling, Illinois (which requires me to drive over an hour each way to rehearsals).

There are any number of reasons people play in community bands. There are bands made up entirely of music teachers who spend so much time in front of the band that they form their own band so they can continue to play.When I became the conductor of my community band, I essentially stopped playing until Alan Bonner, our National Executive Director, hooked me up with the Sterling Municipal Band. Adults generally have good memories of being in band, and as we get older, we want to reconnect with those feelings. As a conductor, I have a great time scheduling and programming. I do a yearly Sousa-style concert that sells out every time. The players love the music, and the audience loves the concert.

I am also on the board of several community bands.

Being a board member is challenging. Adults tend to have their own opinion of how things should be run, and it takes a lot of patience. I’ve had good experiences and very bad experiences. Most boards are inexperienced and have no idea of what is expected of them, so I’ve usually been brought on board to keep the focus on the band and not on the board personality issues.

How does the band serve those involved? It gives them a sense of accomplishment. It gets their blood flowing again.

It’s nostalgic. My best memories of high school are of band. I can’t remember the names of some of my teachers, but I remember the music I played.

I think, in summary, that the reasons students join ΤΒΣ/ ΚΚΨ are the same reasons they join community bands. We love band, we want to be a part of it, and our lives would not be complete without it.

One last thing I would add is that I have asked nationally acclaimed conductors to be clinicians at my festivals, and not one has ever turned me down. In fact, I have a waiting list of conductors who want to do my festivals. They get their travel expenses reimbursed and a stipend of $250, so they are not becoming millionaires. They do it so that the music goes on forever. }

III# What Can You Do When You Grow Up?

by Kelly Twomey Eidson NAA Director – North Central District

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ith the graduation season upon us again, many of us are ironing out wrinkles in our caps and gowns, paying all our outstanding debts to the University, and dreaming of (or dreading) what we’ll do in the real world – hopefully something that involves a steady paycheck. Some of us also wonder how we can continue to promote the ideals of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma in our daily lives.

As we all know, our organizations’ goals include supporting college bands. But we must also remember that strong college bands are dependent on successful high school bands.

Equally important, college band members are happiest if they have meaningful opportunities to play in their communities after graduation. Volunteering to help and contribute to bands of all levels supports our fraternal and sororal goals to promote and encourage participation in college bands.

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Play in a community or civic band. A popular standby, as there is almost always a band to join nearby. Plus, you never know, but when you meet your stand partner, you may have met a brother or sister.

Volunteer to help at local school band events. There always seem to be more jobs to fill than people to fill them. With the experience gained from years of participation in college programs and these local events, brothers and sisters can be hidden assets.

Play in civic theater or small ensembles in churches and the community. Many brothers and sisters are sharing the message of playing music as adults, and brighten the spirits of their neighbors.

Help a brother or sister who is a band director. Contribute your time to help prepare their band for contest, teach a sectional, sell candy and pop at the band festival their school hosts, or just attend a concert.

There are, of course, other ways to carry on the spirit of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma as alumni. Spend time with your local chapter, whether it’s your alma mater, or just your friendly neighborhood archrival. Visit with friends at meetings of your local alumni association. Wear letters when you attend parades and festivals. Point out the positive impact college band had on you to anyone who will listen.

The list goes on and on.

Remember that we are the leaders of bands – at all levels.

As elementary teachers and private instructors working with beginners; as middle school and high school directors expanding musical horizons; as involved and supportive parents volunteering at events or defending fine arts in front of the school board; as graduate assistants; as the last chair trombone in our community band; as musicians or officers in a military band performing at special events around the world.

We must live up to the commitments we made in college, step forward, and support bands in every way we can. The rewards, both for us personally and for band members everywhere, will be worth the effort. }

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Make the Director an Honorary Member of Kappa kappa Psi or Tau Beta Sigma in appreciation of his/her contributions to band music.

Consider offering a summer band camp scholarship to a high school aged community band member–preferably to a band camp supported by our chapters.

If there is a community band near your campus, offer to host a reception after a concert.

Publicize community band events in your chapter. If your community’s band has a concert during the school year, make a chapter “road trip” to the concert.

Encourage chapter members to get involved in community bands in your college town or back home.

If you are in a community band, wear your letters to practice!

Finally, keep in mind that some of the community band members are teenagers who will be going on to college, and some are parents who will be sending their kids to college. The visibility of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma can produce future college band musicians — and future members!

Remember: the music goes on forever!

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A Positive Attitude: The Key to Student; Teacher Success

by Tim Lautzenheiser Author’s note: As members of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma, we are asked to serve as teachers, mentors, stewards, and guides in the organizational journey to excellence. Perhaps our most important role is to serve as positive role models for all those who choose to be a part of the band program; that being the case, we are “teaching” at all times, therefore all those around become, in a fashion, our students. Immediately a new set of personal responsibilities comes into play as we assume the posture of “being an exemplary teacher.”

“What life means to us is determined not so much by what life brings to us as by the attitude we bring to life; not so much by what happens to us as by our reaction to what happens.” - Lewis Dunning

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he word “attitude” often has a negative connotation.

When we say a student “has an attitude,” it is generally interpreted as a description of a less-than-favorable disposition displayed by the individual-in-question. In truth, everyone has an “attitude,” perhaps the key is to identify it with a descriptive adjective; a healthy attitude, a positive attitude, an agreeable attitude, etc.

We all want our students to display a healthy, positive, and agreeable attitude. Teacher stress (even teacher burnout) is closely related to dealing with attitude problems. In most cases, we are properly prepared to teach the curricular information, but regrettably an inordinate amount of time is spent dealing with other facets of the teaching agenda; student discipline, group focus, behavior problems, and classroom management. In essence, we are always working to upgrade the group dynamics by dealing with students’ attitudes. Developing the students’ skills and talents required to achieve excellence (in any facet of learning) is a result of creating a climate that reflects a safe, challenging, and encouraging atmosphere.

So how do we go about making this happen? What are key ingredients needed to establish a positive learning climate? What can each of us do to contribute to attaining this educational goal? Many people think the answer lies in systemic changes; shifting the schedule, the classroom, the curriculum, the expectations, and so forth. While all of these could play an important role in establishing the ideal learning conditions, there is one area we know will have an immediate impact on the classroom/rehearsal room setting; it is the attitude of the teacher. In the words of noted

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author, educator, philosopher Haim Ginnot: “I have come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element in the classroom. It is my personal approach that creates the climate. It is my daily mood that makes the weather. As a teacher I possess a tremendous power to make a tool of torture or an instrument of inspiration. I can humiliate or humor, hurt or heal. In all situations, it is my response that decides whether a crisis will be escalated or de-escalated and a child humanized or dehumanized.”

The collective attitude of the students is, according to Mr. Ginnot, a reflection of the attitude of the teacher; that being the case, we can alter the classroom atmosphere by shifting our own approach, our demeanor, and our ATTITUDE. A master teacher once shared this bit of wisdom with me; it came at a particularly dismal time in a seemingly endless semester. I was fussing about the students, the administration, the parents, and even my colleagues. In my desperate plea for his guidance and help, this wise mentor asked me, “Do you want me to tell you what you want to hear, or do you want me to tell you the truth?” Of course I opted for the truth, not knowing what a painful yet powerful wake-up call he was above to deliver. He smiled and replied, “If you truly want to make a positive impact on the lives of your students, you constantly ask yourself, ‘If everyone in the class is just like me, what kind of group will it be?’” The sting of his honesty jolted and bruised my ego, but it also offered a clear and concise solution to my selfinflicted plight. In other words, we cannot always control the various aspects of the educational system, but we do have control of our attitude; to that end, we have a tremendous influence on our students.

While there is no quick answer to maintaining a positive attitude, we can certainly integrate the following action plan to bolster our own approach to our teaching agenda.

Develop a pro-active response by embracing the notion of change.

It is human nature to be skeptical (even cynical) about anything requiring a shift in habits. Avoid the pattern of instant reaction (often negative) by substituting a perspective of pro-action. Ask yourself, “What benefits can we garner by embracing the suggested changes?” The exercise of refocusing your mind on the positive possibilities will avoid the defensive reaction associated with any kind of change.

Avoid conversations/environments dwelling on the problems and shortcomings of the school environment.

This is not to suggest we ignore some of the unpleasantness of the profession, however we can sidestep the conversations where the focal point is a negative commentary.

Become solution-oriented rather than problem-oriented.

Use problems as an opportunity to generate a creative solution. Choose to affiliate with the colleagues who are excited and passionate about their life’s mission.

Acknowledge those who are contributing in a positive, productive fashion.

It is easy to become consumed with identifying what is wrong; if we do not balance this practice by equally addressing what is right, our entire day can be spent surrounded by wrong. Unfortunately, we often let one or two personal rejections override a host of several positive experiences.

Maintain a healthy perspective by balancing the value of a positive occurrences in relation to a less-than-positive experiences. Many students, fellow teachers, parents, etc., are eager to express their enthusiasm and gratitude; be willing to graciously accept their gift-of-thanks and savor the moment; put these appreciative folks at the center of your mental spotlight. The key to developing a positive teacher attitude is not an easy task, for it requires a high level of personal discipline. It is far easier to simply point the finger-of-blame and conclude nothing can be done.

However, such logic will be an idle servant for the teacher who truly cares for the welfare of his/her students.

As Victor Hugo said, “There is one thing stronger than all the armies in the world, and that is an idea whose time has come.”

Let us pledge ourselves to the idea of a positive teaching atmosphere supported by a positive approach to every aspect of our personal and professional lives; it is an idea whose time has come! }

Tau Beta Sigma Scholarships

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ow many of you could use an extra B== for this next semester? Or need a great award or recognition to add that final touch to your re; sume? Then APPLY for a ΤΒΣ scholarship!! It’s so easy! Everyone already knows that you’re in; volved in a terrific organization$ not to mention all of the hard work that you do for it…so why not get rewarded for it all? You deserve it! Now I know some of you are saying$ it’s too much trouble to apply for an award…#letters of recom; mendation$ a resume$ etc#$ etc#$ etc… but its re; ally not as hard as it seems# In fact$ many of the awards available don’t even require all of that# For instance$ you can get an award for having the highest G#P#A# in you chapter# How simple is that?

There are three scholarships available to all of the sisters of Tau Beta Sigma# Both the National Scholarships for Outstanding Musical Achieve; ment and Outstanding Student Leaders award a B== scholarship# The Tau Beta Sigma Trustees Scholarship awards a B== scholarship to any fe; male Music Education major# Recipients of these scholarships must be Junior or Senior Active mem; bers with a specific G#P#A# Unlike the awards such as Top Chapter Scholar$ these awards do require a little bit of effort# Most require an essay or au; dition tape accompanied by letters of recommen; dation# Now$ I’m sure some of you are saying that you really don’t have time to track down all of these people to get letters of recommendation$ but it’s really not that hard# It really doesn’t take much time to stop by your band director’s office$ a G#T#A#’s office$ or whomever to ask for a letter of recommendation# And I’m sure they would be more than happy to help you out# So get out there and apply for all of these!! They’re so easy to get!!

Ask your Chapter President for details$ refer to your Chapter Operations Handbook$ or con; tact Alan J# Harriet$ Tau Beta Sigma Board of Trustees at NBC;NE<;H<<A$ or email a#harriet@worldnet#att#net#

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Chapter News The First Annual Goin’ Band Golf Classic

by Andy Epperson ΚΚΨ Alpha Omicron Chapter$ Texas Tech University

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ue to recent and ongoing renovations to Texas Tech’s Jones SBC stadium$ we were left without the UIL Marching Con; test and$ equally as important$ the Texas Tech Marching Festi; val# The Festival was a great source of funds for Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma who in turn gave thousands of dollars back to the band in the form of scholarships$ instruments$ com; puters$ etc# As a result$ Alpha Omicron and Beta were presented with a challenge to find adequate funding for the upcoming year# Some ideas were tossed around$ and a golf tournament was mentioned# The idea was almost thrown out due to the fact that there was only two months left for a tournament to take place# The reason it stuck as a new tradition for the Goin’ Band was because of the enormous fund;raising potential# We had our idea$ now we had to make it happen# We set up a committee and got to work# The first thing that had to be done was to find a golf course and set the date# To help ensure players for the tournament$ we chose a date that didn’t have any other conflicting tournaments$ and we made sure that there wasn’t a home game for the Red Raiders# We decided on Sep; tember > at Meadowbrook Golf Course in Lubbock# After look; ing around at many of the golf courses in Lubbock$ we found that they had the best facilities and were willing to work with us# They charged D< per golfer# J&M Bar;B;Que charged C per golfer for a lunch that included a barbecue sandwich$ a bag of chips$ a slice of pie$ and tea# Some of the other costs included hole signs with each sponsor’s name$ winner’s plaques$ and goodie bags (including a Goin’ Band golf towel$ tees$ snack items$ Double T stickers$ and Texas Tech koozies)# To show our appre; ciation to our sponsors$ we had a dinner for them the night be; fore the tournament at a nice upscale restaurant# We also gave them an Acrylic Diamond plaque with their name on it as a to; ken of our gratitude# The only cost that we faced before we be; gan receiving money from hole sponsors was a >== deposit at the golf course# One thing that made our tournament a success was our advi; sory committee# We created a committee of business owners from the surrounding area that are avid Goin’ Band supporters but who are not a part of Kappa Kappa Psi$ Tau Beta Sigma or the band# The main purpose of this committee is to establish relationships with contacts in order to benefit our program# Through the tournament we have met many people that are big fans of our band program and show an interest of helping out in any way possible$ and with some of these new people added to the past year’s committee$ we now have some fresh and different ideas to consider# In addition to developing committees$ another important key to a successful fundraiser is organization# When we began this past year’s tournament$ we had a list of >== companies to ap; proach with the information about our tournament and spon; sorship$ and we paid a personal visit to each one$ making sure to be very personable and dressed in proper attire# More people are willing to give if you go to each company personally instead

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of just calling# While most of the money you will make from a tournament comes from the sponsors themselves$ publicity will help bring in more# Be sure to publicize your tournament as much as pos; sible# Aside from posting signs and other information sheets$ we spent B== on radio ads# We also sent out a mass mailing to all of the alumni from the Texas Tech Goin’ Band about helping sponsor or even playing in the tournament# The only downside is that it is difficult for a student to attain the consideration from a prospective company# This is why you need to also set up a committee of business owners# They will have more pull with other businesses and know more people to contact# The more people you know$ the better!

We had around six weeks to plan and throw together this past year’s tournament$ and with almost a full year to plan next year’s$ we feel that the possibilities are endless#

Members of Alpha Omicron/ΚΚΨ and Beta/ΤΒΣ relax on the course during the recent Goin’ Band Golf Classic#

<C Hours of Founders’ Day

by Brodie W# Smith President$ ΚΚΨ Alpha Chapter$ Oklahoma State University

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hen you think of November <H$ what’s the first thing that comes to mind? No$ not Thanksgiving# Geez$ you were way off# I’m talking about Founders Day$ and what a day it was for the ALPHA Chapter!

Things started pretty simply for us# We met at the Seretean Center at >> p#m# Monday night$ a full hour before the special day# We needed to prep ourselves and did just that by playing hangman and other small games to pass the time as we waited for more members and candidates to arrive for our special Founders Day Ceremony# Fifteen minutes prior to the stroke of midnight$ the mem; bers$ candidates$ and distinguished guests lined up for the cer; emonial parade to the Shrine just west of the Classroom Build; ing here at Oklahoma State University# The candlelight proces; sion was quickly snuffed out by a biting north wind$ but we continued on our course toward the celebration!

Brrrr$ it’s cold! Members of the Alpha Chapter$ ΚΚΨ$ huddle in their pup tent to stay warm during their recent Founders Day vigil# Our ceremony went well$ allowing many brothers with an opportunity to give their thoughts before we returned to the Seretean Center in silence# Once there$ we prepped for an event; ful night back at the Shrine# Yep$ you read it right$ at the Shrine# We loaded up our gear and marched right back over to the monument$ pitched tents and set up shop to prepare for our “extended” visit on campus# Keep in mind this is an Oklahoma November$ and it’s about >:== a#m# (i#e# brrrrrrrrrrrr!)# Despite the cold$ members and candidates stayed the night in the tents huddling together and buried beneath layers and layers of blankets for warmth# Also$ to pass the night$ healthy games of capture the flag were held to make sure our muscles and thinking skills were all functioning properly#

fast at ><:D= p#m#$ eh? I assure each of you that we made sure to attend all of our classes# After gorging ourselves on the variety of meats and cheeses$ we began to offer free meals to any passersby looking for a little something to quench their appetite and thirst# Many of them told us we were crazy for being out in the cold$ but none; theless took the food with skeptical looks on their faces# Funny how free food helps people forget fraternal folly (nice allitera; tion$ eh?)# Eventually$ the food ran dry and the grill cooled# We were saddened for what seemed like ages$ but was actually only a few hours# Our spirits arose when the evening meal arrived – fresh$ homemade chili and Fritos# That meal warmed the hearts — and stomachs – of all# It was “Happy Time” for all our stom; achs# Shortly after the meal$ drinks were brought to us by some hot chocolate vixens# You’ve never seen <=S cups of hot choco; late guzzled down so fast!

The remainder of our stay at the Shrine was mostly spent inside the variable warmth of the tents cracking jokes and tell; ing chain stories as we passed our mascot$ Benji$ from person to person# By the time Midnight rolled around$ we were all ready for some “real” sleep in our own beds$ and we wasted no time in getting there! After cleaning up our campsite$ we bid adieu to the Shrine and left thinking about how crazy the Founders would have thought us to have done what we

(Alpha Members participating in the Founders Day vigil in; cluded: J#T# Reyna$ Cameron Jones$ Stephanie Wilson$ Josh Pulver$ Valerie Chilton$ Brodie Smith$ Chris Esau$ Patrick Grafton$ Ray Penny$ Richard Ringwald$ Mary Weidman$ Danel Waterbury$ Brian Beck$ Amber Woods$ Eric Esau$ Jeff Dunn$ Wade Beard$ Aaron Moore$ Melissa Shepard$ and Justin Hagan# Randy Kitchens$ from the Alpha Chapter$ TBS$ showed up to be supportive#)

A Great Bandsman is Honored

by Melanie Ostrander$ ΚΚΨ Omicron Chapter West Virginia University

While waiting for the fire to thaw out (yes$ it was almost that cold!)$ ΚΚΨ/Alpha Chapter members enjoy some Eskimo Joes’s cheese fries courtesy of the National Headquarters staff By sunrise$ many of us were tuckered out and ready for a nap…# And that’s exactly what we got$ a Rip;Van;Winkle;esque snooze!

Plans for Founders Day were to camp out and spend <C hours with “The Rock$” and the membership worked diligently to cook hamburgers and hot dogs right there on site# There’s nothing like waking up and having a hot hamburger and hot dog break;

On October <nd$ <==>$ during the West Virginia University Wind Symphony Concert$ Mr# Don Wilcox received the Bohumil Makovsky Memorial Award from Kappa Kappa Psi$ the National Honorary Band Fraternity# Deb Eakins$ Omicron Chapter Spon; sor and National Vice President for Programs$ presented this prestigious award# The Omicron Chapter nominated Mr# Wilcox$ the >NNH recipient of the Kappa Kappa Psi Distinguished Service to Music Medal$ the current president of the American Band; masters Association$ and Omicron Chapter Sponsor$ to com; memoration his years of service to the bands at West Virginia University and to applaud his continuing support of bands na; tionwide# The Bohumil Makovsky Memorial Award is bestowed bien; nially to a college or university band director actively involved in collegiate band work# Mr# Wilcox has been a true inspiration to the hundreds of band members that he has educated; having shaped the West Virginia University Marching Band into the

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nationally acclaimed “Pride of West Virginia”$ Mr# Wilcox con; tinues to direct the band programs of West Virginia University and to serve as the mentor and motivator for the West Virginia University Alumni Band# The year of <==> represents the one; hundredth anniversary of the bands at West Virginia Univer; sity; this milestone grants all those touched by these bands and the direction of Don Wilcox with an opportunity to show our appreciation for his generosity of spirit$ commitment of service$ and true sense of brotherhood# The Omicron Chapter considers it an honor to nominate Mr# Wilcox for this award$ and it re; mains a blessing to work for the betterment of collegiate bands alongside this brother#

A Never;Ending Bond

by Chris Rockett$ President$ ΚΚΨ Alpha Omicron Chapter and Susie Dunn$ President$ ΤΒΣ Beta Chapter Texas Tech University

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t was the first day of summer band and the rookies had to show up early to begin training with our drill instructors# It was on that day that we met for the first time# It must have been fate$ because out of about twenty groups of rookies$ we ended up in the same one# We never imagined that the ‘Goin Band from Raiderland would have such an impact on our lives# We didn’t really speak to one another until the next spring when we went through candidacy together# Our candidate classes were very close so we ended up seeing each other$ but never dated# It wasn’t until the next fall that Chris’s roommate$ one of our candidate brothers and Susie’s best friend$ set us up# We went out a few times and decided that we made a good couple# It would be hard to imagine going through the last three years without each other# Because of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma we have been able to take many trips together# We made the long drives (it’s a long drive from anywhere to Lubbock) to St# Louis and to Corpus Christi for the last two National Con; ventions$ made the trek to many district workshops and con; ventions$ skied together at our annual ski retreat$ and let us not forget band trips and bowl games# It has been quite an adven; ture that has only brought us closer together# We had both held offices in our chapters$ and after much deliberation$ we decided to run for presidency in our respective chapters (Chris for a second term and Susie for a first)# We were both apprehensive at first$ but thankfully the relations between our chapters are amazing# It has been a challenge for us both having to cooperate as presidents$ but we feel that this experi; ence has proven that we truly are compatible# Kappa Kappa Psi have given us so much$ more than we ever hoped for# These organizations and the people within them have given us each other$ and that we will be eternally grateful# Our presidencies will end$ and a new chapter in our lives will begin# We will be getting married on June >$ <==< in Lubbock$ Texas$ and we hope to have our brothers and sisters there as we walk down the aisle# The bonds that these organizations create are stronger than any of us can comprehend$ and that needs to never be forgot; ten# One would never imagine that joining a band service orga; nization would lead to finding their soul mate$ but if anything can be learned from our experience it is that we are better off today because of the people in our organizations and the bonds that we share#

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ΚΚΨ/Alpha Omicron President Chris Rockett and ΤΒΣ/Beta President Susie Dunn$ soon to be Mr# and Mrs# Now that’s ex; cellent fraternity;sorority cooperation!

Missouri State Pride Marches in Macy’s Parade

By Stephanie Cartner$ ΚΚΨ ΚΚΨ/Epsilon /Epsilon Psi Chapter Southwest Missouri State university

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he Wehr Band Hall was buzzing with excitement the after noon of Monday$ November >N# While suitcases$ uniforms$ and instruments were being loaded onto seven charter buses$ KOLR;>= news taped the mass chaos and got interviews from numerous students# At D:== p#m#$ the Southwest Missouri State Pride Marching Band headed for New York City and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade# After <E hours$ the buses finally arrived at the Hotel Penn; sylvania where it was mass confusion again# The traffic was so crazy that only two buses at a time could be unloaded# To make things even crazier$ we arrived at the same time as a D==;mem; ber band from Hawaii# It took us about an hour to get all seven SMS buses unloaded and everyone checked into their rooms# After a short meeting$ band members were unleashed in the big city of New York# They had all of Tuesday night$ and following a short rehearsal Wednesday morning$ all of Wednesday for sight; seeing and shopping# There was also some free time after the parade and dinner# Mr# Hoover$ Director of Bands$ had gotten tickets for the entire band to attend Radio City Music Hall to see the Rockettes’ Christmas Show# All of the buses arrived to pick us up and take us to the show except bus number one# It still isn’t known as to what happened to bus number one that night# But not to fear$ for those students made it to the show by way of taxi# After the show everyone headed for bed because morning would come all too soon# At C:== a#m# DH= band members met in the hotel lobby and headed for Herald Square# The band ran through the show a couple of times to get a feel for Herald Square and to pick out landmarks to help them line up# Then it was back to the hotel for a quick nap before they headed out again at H:D= for the beginning of the parade# It was an amazing sight# There were floats lined up from HHth street all the way down Broadway for at least a mile$ maybe even more# Band members had cameras

out so they could snap pictures of Tim Curry$ Florence Henderson$ and Kenny G as they came by# Soon it was time for the SMS Pride Band to join the parade# The announcer said$ “Welcome SMS Pride Band to the MACY’S Thanksgiving Day Parade$” and they were off# We opened up with “Battle Hymn of the Republic” and switched off with “Ode to Joy” as we marched the two and half miles to Herald Square# Now Barney$ that lovable purple dinosaur$ decided to go a tad bit too fast and so the band was doing C to B the entire parade# By the time the band got close to Herald Square they were practically ex; hausted# Needless to say$ Barney is no longer the Pride March; ing Band’s favorite purple dinosaur# Before the band members could blink an eye$ they were turning the corner for the end of the parade# The show on Herald Square had gone off smoothly and the parade was over# The minute and forty seconds of fame that they had been practicing for three months on was now over# For the rest of the afternoon and evening$ as well as Friday morning$ the band had time to do last;minute shopping and sight;seeing# Some members went to see Rent and other Broad; way shows$ while others just slept# Of course every good thing has to come to an end# At ><:== Friday$ the buses were once again loaded and the Pride Band left New York and headed for home# This time it was only a <C; hour bus ride home$ so at >:== p#m# the SMS Pride Marching Band arrived back at Wehr Band Hall exhausted and worn out# Everyone unloaded and headed for home and bed# Even though the entire band was worn out$ exhausted$ and dead to the world for the rest of the weekend$ this is an experience that the band members will be remember for the rest of their lives# God Bless Everyone!

Our Marching Band Home is Getting a Facelift

by Mitchell Young$ ΤΒΣ Alpha Iota Chapter University of Minnesota

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s of the spring semester <==D$ one of the university’s most prestigious buildings will undergo major renovations# The University of Minnesota pays a lot of tribute to Northrop Audi; torium$ serving as a home to lectures$ celebrations$ and convo; cations for more than seventy;five years# Northrop has also served as our home for music rehearsal as well as the meeting place for Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma# Northrop Audi; torium has felt like a home away from home for the marching band# All rehearsals$ concerts$ and fond band memories lie within the walls of Northrop Auditorium# Unfortunately$ our home has begun to see the effects of age# Northrop has lost much rev; enue due to decreased utilization$ aged atmosphere$ and grow; ing building code deficiencies# Improvements in the structure and in the programming are two major issues in the renovation# Don’t worry; the building hasn’t aged to the point where the walls are caving in# Some of the major improvements will be in the atmosphere of the venue# There is not a lot of modernizing one can do to a building built in a different era# Changing the interior design$ redesigning the stage for sound travel$ and in; creasing the accessibility in Northrop are among the few solu; tions to the slightly outdated atmosphere# One of the changes will be in programming# The expansion of gatherings$ celebra; tions$ lectures$ and most importantly$ marching band concerts$ will help gain the high reputation that the building deserves#

The University of Minnesota’s Northrop Auditorium$ now un; dergoing major renovation$ We want to project the most positive attitude to music and per; forming arts through more frequent use of the auditorium# Because first impressions are always most important$ a few years back$ the Alpha Zeta class grabbed their toothbrushes and cleaned Northrop Auditorium from top to bottom# Clean floors$ shiny windows$ and vacuumed audience seats helped Northrop regain some of its prestige# Not only did this service project help the PM’s learn about teamwork and sisterhood$ but it also helped them demonstrate their sense of pride in caring for their home# We have already seen many positive changes in the atmosphere with signs$ posters$ and planted gardens showing off its new look# Renovation of Northrop Auditorium will not take place until my last year in band$ but I believe the renovation will breathe new life into future performances of the marching band as well as other artists# Our band will sound better than ever $ and all who attend our concerts will have a positive experience# For about a year after the first sledgehammer has hit the pave; ment$ the Minnesota Marching Band will be homeless# Our director has discussed the building of our own marching band facility in the future and although I will be an alumnus by the time band members enjoy that luxury$ a ‘new’ Northrop Au; ditorium is something actives and alumni alike can take pride in#

Out with the old and in with the new# The scaffolding goes up in Northrop Auditorium#

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ΤΒΣ National Council Honors David L# Catron with Paula Crider Award

by Dana Swanson ΤΒΣ National Vice President for Educational Programs

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avid Catron, Professor of Music and Associate Director of the Michigan State University School of Music, is the recipient of the 2002 Paula Crider Award. Catron was nominated by the Zeta Epsilon Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma and was presented with the award at “The Huddle,” the Spartan Marching Band’s annual banquet, held February 22 in East Lansing, Michigan.

A Missouri native and graduate of Western State College in Colorado, Catron began his teaching career in Kansas before coming to MSU in 1970 as Assistant Director of Bands, where he conducted concert band, basketball band, and the popular Spartan Marching Band. In 1974, he was named Director of Bands at Wichita State University, where he was credited with reviving the WSU band program. While in Wichita, he was the sponsor of the Alpha Mu Chapter. In 1979, he returned to Michigan State University as Associate Director of Bands and Director of the MSU Summer Youth Music Camps, and was sponsor of the Zeta Epsilon Chapter.

During this time, he elevated the status of the Spartan Marching Band from halftime show to main event. In 1988 he became Associate Director of the School of Music. In 2002 he will be retiring from MSU. I first met Dave Catron twenty years ago this July, and still remember that day as if it were yesterday; I must have known it was a turning point in my life, even at the age of seventeen. We were in New York City, about to embark on a European concert tour. I was a musician, and he was the conductor. I was a shy, introverted farm kid who hadn’t done much yet in life. He was a college band director at some Big Ten school I’d never heard of. Over the next three weeks I became a different person. I found my self-confidence. I found my sense of purpose. I found someone who believed in my potential, and encouraged me to reach for the stars. It is in no small part due to his support that I am now a national officer in Tau Beta Sigma.

When I heard that Dave was retiring, I felt a deep sense of loss. He has been a fixture in the MSU School of Music for the majority of his career, and has impacted thousands of music educators during those years. He has exactly the right combination of professionalism and personality to make students respond to their fullest potential. I have modeled my own teaching methods on those I’ve gleaned from him.

Dave, I know I speak for all Spartan Marching Band alumni and students when I say, “We’ll miss you.”

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ΤΒΣ National Vice President for Educational Programs Dana Swanson presents the Paula Crider Award to MSU’s David Catron as Zeta Epsilon President Sarah Vining looks on.

Paula Crider

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aula Crider began her affiliation with Tau Beta Sigma as an under; graduate at the University of Southern Mississippi$ where she was an active member of the Beta Kappa Chapter and served as chapter president# During her tenure at the University of Texas$ she served as Beta Gamma sponsor# She has also served the sorority as National Pro; fessional Relations Officer$ and in >NND was awarded its highest honor$ the Outstanding Service to Music Award$ by the National Chap; ter# Paula began her teaching career in the public schools$ and holds the distinction of having been the first female in the state of Texas to serve as Director of Bands at a Class BA high school# She went on the become a highly acclaimed di; rector at the University of Texas$ where she was named Di; rector Emeritus of the University of Texas Longhorn Bands# In >NNB she became only the third woman to be elected to membership in the prestigious American Bandmasters As; sociation# The Paula Crider Award was created by Tau Beta Sigma in >NNN to honor outstanding university band directors who have distinguished themselves in the field of university bands and who have been supportive of the sorority and its ideals#

In Service to Bands

by Allan McMurray$ Director of Bands$ University of Colorado

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n campuses throughout the United States, chapters of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma are making a significant contribution to collegiate bands in many ways.

Chapter leaders seek valuable projects and events to initiate and offer much appreciated service to bands and band directors. But there is an essential service to every band that must come from every member of every chapter, and be accomplished with the highest level of expectation.

That essential service is the musical contribution to every band in which every member participates.

I have had the opportunity to work with university bands and university honor bands throughout the United States. It has been a joyous experience meeting and making music with students who love being together in purpose and in performance, but I have constantly been reminded of the different levels of commitment that can be found.

The common level of commitment is that of the participant. Band participants enjoy the experience of getting together with friends and engaging in the events of bands. Participant are conscientious about rehearsal times, work to learn the music in rehearsal, and are interested in being good section members.

The next level is that of the player. Players are people who love band because it gives them a chance to play. Players want to play a lot and practice to achieve range and technique that can represent a great sound whenever they play.

Players arrive early to practice their “licks” and want great parts to play. In fact, players judge music based on their part.

If it’s a good part, it is a good piece of music; if it’s a bad part, it is a bad piece of music. Players like solos and strive to be heard. Players love band and enjoy getting together with other players. Players will learn their parts outside of rehearsals so they can sound good in rehearsals.

The third level is that of the musician. Musicians play their instruments well and show up at rehearsals with their parts mastered. Musicians love band because of the opportunity for musical collaboration. Musicians do not come to rehearsal to learn just their individual parts; musicians come to rehearsal to learn everyone else’s part. In that way, musicians are learning how to play together by concentrating on

intonation, articulation, phrasing, blend, balance, and style.

Musicians are about listening, learning, and collaborating with other musicians. Musicians evaluate a piece of music by the sounds that are created by everyone and enjoy listening as much as playing. Musicians like being a contributing part of every rehearsal through collaboration.

The fourth level is that of the artist. The artist has all of the skill of the player and the musician, but the artist is also a creator. The artist comes to every rehearsal prepared in every way and leaves every rehearsal with new practice goals. The artist loves great music making and loves to bring expression and inspiration to the performance of bands.

The artist has imagination that is fueled by opportunity.

That opportunity might come in a solo passage or in an approach to style that amplifies the intent of the piece. Artists are collaborators with the other members of the ensemble, with the conductor, and with the composer. Artists are intuitive and original, but only use their skills in pursuit of the most beautiful performance possible.

The artist evaluates music by how it is composed and what it expresses. The artist has the potential to elevate the listener’s perception of an average piece through an extraordinary performance. An artist loves music because music fuels an artist’s soul.

If it were only about choosing a level, then all band members would be artists. But it is not about choosing; it is about striving. Striving means making an effort, to earnestly try to achieve; but in order to strive for the highest, one must know what the “highest” might be.

When each member of ΚΚΨ and ΤΒΣ earnestly tries through diligent practice and preparation to become an artist, then that person makes a significant contribution to the band and provides an example that brings honor to the chapter. When a chapter seeks ways to encourage musical growth through attending concerts, holding practice sessions, and creating a musical mentoring program involving faculty and outstanding students, that chapter is helping to make band musicians better and is striving for the highest in music making.

I encourage every chapter to commit themselves as individuals and collectively to strive for the highest, to be a level builder, to make music service through outstanding preparation a priority. In this way collegiate bands will flourish in ways that will bring audiences to the concert hall, touch the human spirit, and help fulfill a country’s need for spiritual renewal. }

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Silent Recruitment

by Dixie Mosier;Greene National Membership Services Coordinator

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very semester chapters across the nation start recruiting new members. There are “smokers” and parties and even some really neat ideas, like an October pumpkin-carving event for rush. Lots of time and money and effort are expended. And hopefully all the events create a lot of interest in ΚΚΨ and ΤΒΣ – and great Membership Candidates.

But sometimes silence speaks louder than words. People notice how exciting and enthusiastic members are during rush – but they also notice the other eleven months of the year.

Look around your band hall. Is it attractive? If your chapter has its own bulletin board, what kind of image does it project? How much thought is put into what goes on the bulletin board and how it’s placed? Is it full of current and eye-catching announcements – or the leftovers from the last few semesters?

How about the band lounge? Is it scruffy, with old faded painted walls, dumpy furniture, litter on the floor and spider webs around the windows? Is the most appealing thing in the room the Coke machine? Does it look like no one cares? Here’s a chance to impact the band members every day – clean up, spruce up that essential room. Make it attractive and comfortable. And wear your letters while you are doing it.

Is your chapter a “presence” in the band office? It is always surprising to call a band office to leave a message and find out that they have no idea what Kappa Kappa Psi or Tau Beta Sigma is. Why not? Aren’t members volunteering to help out with band mailers? Offering to file band music? Just hanging out in case a “runner” is needed? Then the band department (and the all-important department secretary) knows there are chapters, knows who the presidents are, and knows where to leave a message or a package.

Conversations are part of silent recruitment, too. Everyone hears how you speak to one another. Are you courteous with other members, other band members, other students?

Are you interested in each other, happy to see your brothers and sisters? Having a night of chapter fellowship is great — but not if it means that the members are all grouchy that next morning, listless at rehearsal, and lousy musicians. Band members didn’t see the fun you had, only the poor attitude the next day.

We can’t be cheerful all the time, but we can be courteous. The extra seconds it takes to be polite and kind aren’t wasted but are part of your chapter’s silent recruitment. This same attitude does wonders for retention; members want to stay active because they feel valuable and appreciated.

Let your actions speak louder than words! }

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<==< District Conventions Make plans now to attend the <==< District Con; vention in your area! At press time$ the schedule was as follows: Midwest District: Springfield$ Missouri April ><;>C$ <==< Host Chapters: Epsilon Psi$ ΚΚΨ Alpha Mu$ ΤΒΣ Northeast District: Pittsburg$ Pennsylvania March <>;<$ <==< Host Chapters: Alpha Omega$ ΚΚΨ Gamma Omega$ ΤΒΣ North Central District: Indiana University April B;H$ <==< Host Chapters: Alpha Zeta$ ΚΚΨ Rho$ ΤΒΣ Southeast District: Atlanta$ Georgia March H;>=$ <==< Host Chapters: Iota & Iota Rho$ ΚΚΨ Epsilon Theta & Theta Kappa$ ΤΒΣ Southwest District: Oklahoma City$ Oklahoma April >N;<> Host Chapters: Delta Alpha$ ΚΚΨ Delta Alpha$ ΤΒΣ Western District: Flagstaff$ Arizona April B;H$ <==< Host Chapters: Gamma Kappa$ ΚΚΨ Alpha Chi$ ΤΒΣ For further details$ contact the host chapters listed above#

Implementing Strategic Planning in the Chapter

by Kirk Randazzo$ ΚΚΨ National President At the 2001 National Convention in Corpus Christi, Texas, the National Council decided to incorporate strategic planning into several committees. Initially, the active and alumni members who participated had difficulty understanding how to think strategically. However, by the end of convention everyone was discussing the tremendous impact of strategic planning. Since convention, the National Council has continued planning strategically and the district leadership is working to incorporate strategic planning into the 2002 district conventions. Given the increase in strategic planning, several members have sent emails asking what this concept is, and how it can be effectively incorporated at the chapter level.

The fundamental philosophy of successful strategic planning is to think “out-of-the-box.” This means to develop goals and ideas as if the chapter had no constraints. You should ask, “In a perfect world, what would my chapter look like in five or ten years?” When answering this question it is important to keep the discussion focused on possibilities, not necessarily on reality. Everyone understands that some goals cannot be attained for various reasons. However, in strategic thinking the underlying concept involves developing ideas that could be accomplished in “Kappa Kappa Psi Utopia.”

This fundamental philosophy can be extremely difficult for individuals to initially comprehend. Therefore, when first attempting a strategic thinking session, it is often useful to have the group begin by brainstorming ideas about how the “perfect chapter” would look and perform. What types of individuals would the “perfect chapter” recruit? What types of service projects would the “perfect chapter” perform? What kind of image or attitude would the “perfect chapter” display?

It is important to document the ideas generated during this discussion because they will ultimately become the chapter’s vision and the brothers who come behind you will need to know what the vision is and how it was created.

Once the group feels comfortable thinking strategically, it is time to begin developing specific goals that help fulfill the vision articulated during the previous discussion. To accomplish this objective, the chapter should focus on three types of goals: long-term, mid-range and short-term. Longterm goals are items that the chapter will need to take several years to accomplish. These goals most closely match the

vision outlined by discussing the “perfect chapter.” Examples of long-term goals include improving the positive image and reputation of the chapter throughout the band program; increasing the number of quality musicians and leaders within the chapter; or developing unique and exciting service projects that create a positive impact within the band. None of these goals are easily accomplished; each will take several years of work to achieve. The long-term goals therefore serve as targets at which the chapter should aim by developing more specific projects, programs and practices that fulfill these goals.

Developing mid-range goals is the next step in strategic planning. The idea of a mid-range goal is something that can be accomplished within one year. Completing mid-range goals should bring the chapter closer to fulfilling the longterm objectives identified earlier. To illustrate this concept, let us assume that one long-term objective is improving the positive image and reputation of the chapter throughout the band program. Using this objective, we now need to develop a few mid-range goals that work toward this objective and can be accomplished within a year. Examples of mid-range goals may include: hosting events where brothers of the chapter highlight the accomplishments of specific individuals within various bands; conducting work weekends throughout the year where brothers gather to accomplish specific tasks which benefit different ensembles or the music building; or challenging each brother to attend rehearsals and practices on time, ready to play, and displaying a positive attitude for everyone else to see.

The final step in strategic planning is the development of short-term goals that can be accomplished within a single semester, and which work toward fulfilling the mid-range goals described earlier. The short-term goals become specific projects (with specific dates) that we are already used to performing. Continuing with the example from above, assume that our long-term objective is improving the positive image and reputation of the chapter throughout the band program. One of our mid-range goals could be hosting events where brothers of the chapter highlight the accomplishments of specific individuals with various bands. To achieve this mid-range goal, thereby bringing us closer to the long-term objective, we may decide that every month a different brother will be responsible for showcasing the accomplishments of another individual. The chapter could ask the Director of Bands for two minutes at the end of a marching band practice or a concert band rehearsal, during which the brother responsible would stand and describe the contributions of the individual to be showcased. Each month a different brother would highlight the accomplishments of another individual. Consequently, at the end of the academic

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Strategic Planning year the chapter has achieved its short-term goal, fulfilled the mid-range goal, and is one step closer to achieving its longterm objective.

Strategic planning operates by initially creating a vision about how the “perfect chapter” would look. The plan then works to identify long-term objectives that fit within this vision and can only be accomplished over the course of several years. Mid-range goals serve as a refinement of the long-term objectives and are a bit more tangible since they can be achieved within a single year. The short-term goals become specific projects that the chapter completes within a semester. Each step of the strategic plan serves to reinforce the ideals of the higher steps, ultimately moving the chapter closer to the identified vision.

A majority of chapters design service projects by only focusing on short-term goals. As such, members often question the overall direction of the chapter. Without a clearly defined vision it can be difficult to keep everyone focused and, more importantly, motivated. However, if chapters adopt the strategic approach and document each step of the process, members can constantly see the direction the chapter wishes to travel and how each project reinforces that vision. You may be surprised at how strategic planning can transform your chapter from a group which struggles to motivate members and find exciting projects into a thriving, dynamic organization where everyone works toward fulfilling a single vision. }

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 con; sult the on;line edition of the <==>; <==< National Chapter Directory available in PDF format for down; load at the National website (www#kkytbs#org)# 36 36 ––The The PODIUM, PODIUM, Spring Spring 2002 2002

Thanks for the Memories!

by Dollie McDonald ΤΒΣ Chapter Field Representative

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owdy! Remember me, your trusty CFR? My mind draws a blank when I think about what I must write for my last CFR article for The PODIUM. The only things that come to mind are the memories that flash throughout my head of the wild, crazy, fun times I have had with so many of you. Memories of driving from coast to coast, alone, for the love of the sorority and to see a member’s smiling face when I arrived on their campus. Memories of spending quality time with the National Council and countless hours of fun debate with my counterpart Derrick Mills. I will never forget the loud laughter of sisters during dinner time, or the fun football, basketball, and hockey games I have attended. Nor will I forget the step practices, ice skating, movie nights (with questionable movies playing), the long band practices, and the beautiful performances starring you.

One of the most memorable aspects of this job that I will never forget are the many shapes, colors, and forms of sisterhood and brotherhood that exist in Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi. Along with all the perks of this job, I have been given two very special gifts: the sight of so many diverse members from various cultures coming together to serve the bands and promote music, and learning after I have left a chapter that my visit has helped it in some way. The diversity of the sisterhood and brotherhood has been a beautiful sight to witness, and I am honored to have received this gift.

I want to thank you all for sharing your sisterhood and brotherhood with me! It has made my job that much sweeter to learn from you as I enter your campus to help you learn from me. I want you all to know that this job, as well as this sorority, has changed my life for the better.

Every time I leave your chapter, your convention, your workshop, I take a piece of you with me. As CFR, I have enjoyed being the part of the puzzle and piecing you all together as one AWESOME organization. I have truly loved serving the sorority to the best of my ability, and all of you have had a part in making my job special. This is Dollie, signing off and passing the torch to the next lucky soul who gets to share the legacy as a CFR. May the fire and passion live on within the hearts of the future CFR’s, as well as you, the members of these two great organizations! THANK YOU!!! }

A Final Challenge

can render is a positive attitude. We all know that band members are really good at complaining, but participating in a positive way will rub off and make a great impression, especially on the younger band members.

by Derrick Mills ΚΚΨ Chapter Field Representative

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ver the last two years, I have visited and met with most of our chapters and many of our brothers throughout the country. I have learned a great deal from each of you. I know that I will carry this experience of being your CFR for the rest of my life. Through my visits I have learned many life lessons that I feel have made me a better person. I have particularly enjoyed seeing our diversity first hand. It has been fun to see and hear the different approaches that you all take towards serving your band. The ultimate goal that all of you have is making your bands better. Throughout my two years, I have talked with Col. Bonner about our diversity and the challenges that you face, and we always see common problems that all of you have in your chapters. The only difference is the approach and the way that you handle those problems. Col. Bonner has suggested many times that these dilemmas would make a great article for The PODIUM. So for my last article, I have compiled a small list of some of the common problems that I have noticed or that many of you have expressed to me.

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Clashing leadership styles. Many people ask me what to do about this. Chapter officers or members have many different ways to solve a problem or situation within a chapter. I always suggest that the chapter brings all of the valid points and concerns about the situation to the next business meeting. Having an open forum to discuss the business of the chapter is always the best way to handle these problems. It is not fair to your fellow brothers if only a few individuals are deciding everything the chapter does.

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Individual personality conflicts. This is always a tough situation. Just always remember that we are brothers, and that first and foremost binds us together. In a setting as close as we are all in, not everyone will always get along.

That is a common occurrence in being in such a diverse organization as we are. If you are having individual problems between each other, always remember that it is essential that it doesn’t become a chapter problem. When the problem comes to critical levels, find someone within the chapter or university to mediate the situation. This type of problem will not go away unless it is dealt with.

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Band Service Projects. Some chapters have paid staff that will do much of the labor for band service projects.

Always remember that participation in the band is the greatest service you can provide. The next best service you

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Getting Chapter Sponsors more involved in chapter activities. This is a very challenging subject and a tough situation. Communication is always vital to getting your sponsor to attend your events. Make sure that you give your chapter sponsor ample advance notice. If your band director is your sponsor, try to talk to him/her during office hours about how meaningful their attendance at a event would be.

These are just some of the topics discussed in my visits over the past two years. As a final word of advice I strongly encourage you to remember that, when things go bad in your chapter, or you have questions, just simply ask! Get as much information to deal with a situation as you can. Realize that everything is not going to be perfect, even in a chapter that’s good. Most importantly, being humble in dealing with challenges and problems is a sign of maturity and growth. }

Forms On;line!

By now all chapters should have re; ceived their copies of the new Chap; ter Operations Handbooks contain; ing the latest revisions to all forms required by the Na; tional Headquarters# But did you know that many of these are available on;line as Microsoft Word© “on;screen fill; in” forms? That’s right! You can download the form and “fill it in” on your computer$ then print a copy to send to Headquarters! No messy handwriting (except signatures) required! What’s more$ it will even automatically calcu; late the amount of money (if any) to send along with it!

The following are now available at www#kkytbs#org/ forms#html: ΚΚΨ Chapter Personnel Update ΚΚΨ Initiate Registration Form ΤΒΣ Chapter Personnel Update ΤΒΣ Initiate Registration Form Chapter Summary Report Honorary Membership Form Supply Order Form Others will be posted on line as they are completed; look for announcements in NewsNotes On;line#

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Kirk Randazzo, Dept. of Political Science, 303 S. Kedzie Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Ml 48824, 517-3553406; randazzok@aol.com

Sylvia Halbardier, 4118 Hunters Glen, San Antonio, TX 78218, 210-599-8734; sylvia@tbsigma.org

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Deborah Baker, 410 Ridgemont Dr., Fayetteville, GA 30215, 770-461-4257; tbsdebbie@aol.com

Mike Osborn, 4089 Hampton Ridge Blvd., Howell, MI 48843; 517-548-0464; osbornmi@pilot.msu.edu

Vice President for Programs Debra Eakins, 437 Western Ave, Morgantown, WV 26505, 304599-6887; deakins@wvu.edu

Vice President for Student Affairs Anthony E. Roscoe, 631 Woodward Ave, McKees Rocks, PA 15136-3117, 412-771-1748; wedge@kkpsi.org

Vice President for Professional Relations Dr. Rod Chesnutt, Band Hall, Hardy Street, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762; 662-325-2713; rchesnutt@colled.msstate.edu

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Vice President for Special Projects Kathy Godwin, 315 S. Third, Apt. B, Lafayette, IN 47901, 765742-5075; keg@tbsigma.org

Vice President for Communications & Recognition Kimbi Sigle, 1625 North Thorne Ave,Fresno, CA 93704, 559264-2152; Kimbi@tbsigma.org

Professional Relations Officer Dr. Johnnie Vinson, 132 Goodwin Music Building, Auburn Univ., Auburn, AL 36849-5421, 334-844-3178; vinsojb@auburn.edu

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