A Personal Letter from Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser

A Personal Letter from Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser to the ΚΚΨ and ΤΒΣ National Chapters

September - 2001

To the Members of KAPPA KAPPA PSI and TAU BETA SIGMA:

Believe it or not the summer is complete and the new school year is well underway. Undoubtedly you are "back in action" and working at full capacity as you juggle the responsibilities of academia, band, and personal lives...or perhaps they are all ONE IN THE SAME.

Prior to leaving on this next speaking tour, I wanted to extend my heartfelt THANK YOU to EVERYONE for your wonderful reception and many kind words during our time together at the National Convention in Corpus Christi last July. Those of you who attended will remember the various problems I encountered in getting to you (compliments of Mother Nature’s wrath resulting in airline cancellations), but alas BAND PEOPLE ALWAYS RISE TO THE OCCASION and your extraordinary hospitality and fantastic response certainly compensated for any inconvenience in travel. (Even Miguel, the state trooper and former trumpeter, was willing to bend the rules on my behalf!)

On my office wall are two cherished and meaningful documents that read: HONORARY MEMBERSHIP to: Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma. Thank you, and I mean: THANK YOU!

I would be remiss if I did not extend a special vote of appreciation to the members of Kappa Kappa Psi for the humbling recognition: “The Distinguished Service To Music Award.” It is proudly displayed “center stage” in my parents’ home, for none of this would have happened without their love and support throughout my college years. They love it!

Over the twenty-plus years of traveling around this nation, I have enjoyed magnificent experiences, memorable occasions, and I have met many fantastic people, HOWEVER our time together will always stand out as a high point in my professional career and personal life.

If there is anything I can do to repay the many favors owed, PLEASE do not hesitate to contact me. The debt board rests heavily in your favor. (1-800-233-7846)

With best wishes and sincere thanks, I remain,

(signed) Tim Lautzenheiser Attitude Concepts for Today

STRIKE UP THE BAND!!!

Ed. note: Dr. Lautzenheiser was a featured speaker at the 2001 National Convention in Corpus Christi in July. He gave three spectacular presentations, in spite of having to drive all night from Houston and no sleep! He generated an incredible amount of energy among all of the attendees with his enthusiasm. He asked that I pass along his gratitude to the Fraternity and Sorority by way of including his letter in this issue of The PODIUM.