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Board Stiff (pt. 4) by Patsy Hejl ............................................................... 4 Kappa Kappa Psi Honors … ............................................................... 5 AEA Scholarship Winners Announced ................................................ 5 Women in the Fraternity by Dave Justin ................................................. 6 ΚΚΨ Archives and History Project - Update by Ken Corbett and Scott Stowell ...................................................................................................... 9 State of the Sorority – 2001 by Karon Miller ........................................ 10 On Building Better Bands…by Michael Golemo ................................... 10 Are You Answering the Question? by Kathy Godwin ............................ 11 A Work Weekend by a Dust Bunny .......................................................... 12 Developing Brothers as Leaders by Deb Eakins .................................... 14 The Director’s Corner: Colonizing: Hurdles to Success by Dr. Greg Byrne .. 15 So You Want to Write for The PODIUM??? ....................................... 16 Special Pull-out Section: 2001 National Convention .................. 17- 24 2001 N.I.B. Conductor ..................................................................... 25 Who ARE Those Guys??? (pt. 2) by Ken Corbett ................................... 26 Chapter News .................................................................................... 28 A Joint Statement by ΤΒΣ and ΣΑΙ ..................................................... 30
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/Editing Assistant Debbie Morris ..................... Clerical/Editing Assistant CONTRIBUTING EDITORS David Justin Dr. Greg Byrne MAILING ADDRESS The PODIUM National Headquarters ΚΚΨ/ΤΒΣ P.O. Box 849 Stillwater, OK 74076-0849 405/372-2333 www.kkytbs.org email: 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 e-mail. 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 IPC Communications, St. Joseph, Michigan.
Goal Setting: A Blueprint for Success by Derrick Mills ........................ 31 On the Road Again by Dollie McDonald ............................................... 31 Make new Friends, but Keep the Old by Anne Gardner ...................... 32 Go for the Gold ................................................................................. 33 Tau Beta Sigma TRIBUTES .............................................................. 33 Chapter Leadership Award Recipients ............................................... 33 The Forrest Gump Style: How to be a Leader Without Holding an Office by Kirk Randazzo ........................................................................ 34 In Memoriam .................................................................................... 35 Alumni News ....................................................................................... 38 ON THE COVER: Sandy beaches and shore birds await the delegates to this year’s National Convention in Corpus Christi, Texas, July 24-29. See pages 17-24 for a special pull-out Convention section.
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Executive Director… Lt Col Alan L Bonner USAF (Ret ) National Executive Director
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ational Convention – National Convention – National Convention!!!! The 2001 National Convention in Corpus Christi, Texas is truly going to be an exciting event!! Convention activities begin with the National Intercollegiate Band performance with Colonel Bryan Shelburne, former Director of the U.S. Army Band. We are proud that we will have two world premiere performances on Tuesday night, July 24. The 2001 KKY and TBS Commissioning Program piece will be presented by Dr. Timothy Mahr, Director of Bands at St. Olaf College in Minnesota. The NIB will also perform a new piece presented by Julie Giroux, commissioned by Donna Beth McCormick, Beta Gamma Charter Member. The Educational Forums are really shaping up! We are particularly excited to have two very respected national speakers to present leadership session. Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser is well-known in the music education world as a teacher, clinician, author, composer, consultant, adjudicator, and, above all, a trusted friend to anyone interested in working with young people in developing a desire for excellence. Dr. Tim will present three sessions, and his theme is “One Person Can Make A Difference.” Our second national speaker is Mr. Brett A. Sokolow, a risk management consultant, author, editor, lobbyist, and higher education attorney admitted to the Pennsylvania and New Jersey bar. He is well-known in academic circles as a specialist in campus safety, security, sexual assault policy, and and law. He is the President of the National Center for Higher Education Risk Management (NCHERM), a national multidisciplinary risk management consulting firm. His presentation is “He Said — She Said!” You won’t want to miss this! We are pleased to be able to present a number of forums for your personal and professional growth and the more prominent forums include a Conducting Workshop featuring Col. Shelburne; an opportunity to “Meet the Composers” featuring Timothy Mahr and Julie Giroux;
and other informative and practical sessions by a number of respected members of the Fraternity and Sorority. We have a lot of business to address, and we need you there to be a part of moving both Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma forward on many fronts! Plus, you will love the southern tropics of Texas, the beaches of North Padre Islands, and the many attractions around Corpus Christi. COME AND JOIN US!
CALENDAR March 2001 1 2002 NIMB 3rd installment due 8-10 Southeast District Convention, Nashville, TN 22-25 Northeast District Convention, Syracuse, NY 30-April 1 North Central District Convention, Ann Arbor, MI April 2001 2 Chapter Summary Report Mailing 6-8 Midwest District Convention, Lawrence, KS Southwest District Convention, Lubbock, TX Western District Convention, Portland, OR 15 Deadline for Wava Henry Award Nominations 20 Deadline for NIB applications/audition tapes May 2001 1 Deadline for The PODIUM fall issue June 2001 1 Deadline for all TBS scholarship applications 15 Deadline for National Convention Registration ($25 Late Fee now in effect) National Convention Confirmations mailed out July 2001 22-24 National Intercollegiate Band Auditions/Rehearsals 24 NIB Performance, Corpus Christi, Texas 24-29 National Convention 2001, Corpus Christi, Texas
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Board Stiff (pt.4) Biographies of New ΤΒΣ Board of Trustees by Patsy Hejl ΤΒΣ Board of Trustees Chair
Janet Elaine West Miller
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n February 21, 1948, the Iota Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma was installed at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Janet was a charter member and served as petition editor, vice-president, and president. She received her bachelor’s degree in music in 1950 and her M.S. in Music Education in 1953, both from Baylor University. As a student, she played in the Golden Wave Marching Band, concert band, and symphony orchestra all five years. During her graduate days she was percussion instructor for undergraduates. Janet attended ΤΒΣ National Conventions from 1951 to 1957, in 1961, from 1967 to 1971, and from 1975 to the present. She played in the NIB from 1951 to 1957 and in 1961. She was elected 1st National Vice-President in 1953 and National President in 1955. She was elected to the Board of Trustees in 1957, being the first past president to be asked. In 1995, she was elected trustee for life. She was a Texas music educator for thirty-two years as a junior-senior high school band director and an elementary music specialist. In February of 1963, she married DeWayne A. Miller, Jr. They have two children, Dorothy Karon and DeWayne A. III (Trey). Trey is married to Michelle and has two children, James Thomas (JT) and Nicole Elaine. Another son is due in June.
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ava Banes Turner Henry was born in Cleveland, Oklahoma, on March 14, 1920, and grew up in the oil fields of Oklahoma and Texas. She attended schools in California, Oklahoma and Texas and graduated from Wink, Texas, High School in 1936. Her parents felt that she was too young to go to college, so she spent another year in high school playing in the band and participating in sports. In the
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summer of 1937, Wava entered Texas Technological College (now Texas Tech university). She graduated in the summer of 1940 with a Bachelor’s Degree and a major in Band Music. While attending Texas Tech, Wava succeeded in getting sorority status for Tau Beta Sigma in 1939. Most universities were not allowing women in the band at that time, and there were no women Band Directors around. Finally, she got her first position in Avoca, Texas, in the fall of 1940. Wava’s teaching duties included vocal music in all grades, band in all grades, and coaching basketball and track. The following year she accepted a position in Andrews, Texas. In December 1941, Wava married H. Jack Turner, Jr., who was a charter member of Alpha Omicron Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi. They lived in Lubbock, Texas, and she worked in a music store until Jack went into the Army Air Forces. In 1943, Wava became band director in Sundown, Texas. After the war, Wava and Jack had a business in Lubbock, and Wava attended Texas Tech and received a Master’s Degree. After Jack’s death in 1958, she received her certification in math and counseling. She taught math in the Lubbock school for a year before she moved to Aspen, Colorado, in 1961 to teach in the Aspen Schools. Later, she became counselor and administrator until her retirement in 1981. Wava was involved in developing the Outdoor and Experiential Programs in the Aspen School District as well as serving as District Director of the programs. She was also coordinator of the school ski program for several years. She became active in Tau Beta Sigma when she attended the National Convention in 1971 and has attended every National Convention since then. She is a Charter member of Beta Chapter; a Life member of National; an honorary member of Alpha Chapter; a life member of the Board of Trustees; a Life member of the National Alumni Association; and an honorary member of Alpha Omicron Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi. Beta Chapter has set up a scholarship in her name at Texas Tech. Among her other awards are Beta’s 50th Anniversary for Outstanding Service award and the Kappa Kappa Psi Richard E. Tolley Service award. Wava married Reese Henry in 1981.In 1997 they moved to Midway, Utah, in 1997 to be next door to daughter Sandra and her family. Wava says that she will remain active in Tau Beta Sigma until she joins the Great Sorority in the sky.
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n a special ceremony last November at Tempe, Arizona, ΚΚΨ National President Dr. Michael Golemo presented Dr. Robert “Coach” Fleming, ΚΚΨ Trustee and Associate Director of Bands, Arizona State University, with the Distinguished Service to Music Medal. Lower right: “Coach” Fleming and family, following Dr. Fleming’s receiving the DSMM. L-R: Son Brian, “Coach” Fleming, wife Brenda, and daughter Michele. Below: Dr. Golemo presents “Coach” Fleming with the DSMM as members of the Arizona State band look on.
L-R: ΚΚΨ National President Dr. Michael Golemo, Paula Holcomb, John Whitwell, ΚΚΨ National VP for Programs Michael Osborn, ΚΚΨ Board of Trustees Chairman Ken Corbett, ΚΚΨ Trustee Melvin Miles, ΚΚΨ/ΤΒΣ Executive Director Col. Alan Bonner, and ΚΚΨ National Chapter Field Representative Derrick Mills at the 2000 Midwest Clinic.
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he 2000 Midwest Clinic was the venue for the presentation of awards to two distinguished music educators. Paula Holcomb, Director of Bands, State University of New York at Fredonia, was presented with the A. Frank Martin Award, and John Whitwell, Director of Bands, Michigan State University, received the Distinguished Service to Music Medal.
AEA Scholarship Winners Announced
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he Kappa Kappa Psi National Council is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2001 AEA scholarships. Jason Millhouse is an Instrumental Music Education major from Tallahassee, Florida, attending Florida State University. He is and assistant drum major in the Marching Chiefs band and a euphonium player in the Symphonic Band, and has served as secretary for the Gamma Nu chapter, ΚΚΨ, for two terms. He has also instructed at high school and middle school band camps in the Tallahassee area. Jason Millhouse
Patrick Biltgen is an Aerospace Engineering major from Marietta, Georgia, attending the Georgia Institute of Technology. While active in both marching and concert bands, he has also found the time to co-op with Rolls-Royce and conduct research for the School of Aerospace Engineering. His work on the V-22 tilt rotor aircraft led to his being asked by NASA to assist on a similar study. Both recipients exemplify the motto of Kappa Kappa Psi: “Strive for the Highest.” The PODIUM salutes them both! Patrick Biltgen
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Women in the Fraternity by David Justin
Author’s Note: This is the first in a four-part series chronicling the history of women in Kappa Kappa Psi. Special thanks to Steve Nelson, Ken Corbett, Deb Eakins, Marie Burleigh, Rick Albani, Beth Smith, Ralph Cicchelli, Jaki Fesq, Mu Upsilon Alpha, and the National Headquarters staff for their help on this project.
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rior to World War II, most band programs in the country were exclusively male and military in style. With the outbreak of the war, many members of these bands found themselves in the armed forces. This put a great deal of strain on the membership of Kappa Kappa Psi, eventually forcing 90 percent of all chapters to shut down. With so many of the Fraternity’s members, including members of the Grand Council, fighting the Axis Powers of Germany, Italy and Japan, the Twelfth and Thirteenth Biennial Conventions, scheduled for 1943 and 1945, were never held. Kappa Kappa Psi was kept alive by the efforts of A. Frank Martin, William Scroggs, and the five remaining active chapters (Alpha, Oklahoma State University; Alpha Beta, Butler University; Alpha Iota, University of Colorado; Alpha Omicron, Texas Tech University; and Alpha Pi, University of Tulsa). World War II also allowed many women to participate in band programs for the first time. At Texas Tech University, a local women’s organization called Tau Beta Sigma was formed in 1939, and in 1944 they petitioned the National Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi to be allowed as an auxiliary chapter of the Fraternity. Under this proposal, Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma would have been one corporation, rather than two. Although there probably would have been two National Councils, there would have been only one Board of Trustees having ultimate authority over both groups. Knowing that the very nature of college and university bands was changing, many of the Fraternity’s prominent members such as Martin and Max Mitchell hoped that the petition for membership would be granted. Due to the condition of the Fraternity during the war, however, this was not to be. “It is my firm conviction that eventually Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Band Fraternity, should be open to both college band men and women,” wrote Grand Second Vice President Max Mitchell in a letter dated Jan. 12, 1944,
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to A. Frank Martin. “At the same time, I realize that we cannot strike out a direct course to this goal; because such a move could only be made after due publicity in all our active chapters after the war and executed at a National Convention.” Mitchell recommended that Martin, as National Executive Secretary, try to help guide Tau Beta Sigma during the war in order to gain a greater chance of adding these women to the roster of Kappa Kappa Psi. Martin was very positive about the idea of adding the Tech organization to the Fraternity. Having a daughter of his own, he felt that women should have every opportunity as men to develop leadership and advance in music and that Kappa Kappa Psi should allow them that opportunity. In a letter dated Jan. 25, 1944, to William Scroggs, Martin wrote, “If we do not meet this new situation and give recognition to the girls who are coming into the bands or make it possible to give aid or assistance to the many universities and colleges that have bands composed of both boys and girls, we will be playing second fiddle within the next five years to some band fraternity that will grant membership to boys and girls and their chapters will open up in the smaller schools where ours have died. It is a new era and some of the best band directors in the United States are coming to the theory that girls must be recognized and give the same opportunity as boys.” The members of Tau Beta Sigma ultimately decided not to be an auxiliary unit of Kappa Kappa Psi, but rather a sister organization to the Fraternity. On March 26, 1946, Tau Beta Sigma was officially chartered as a national organization. The issue of women joining the Fraternity would not become a major national issue again until 1972.
Title IX No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance… –Title IX of the Education Act of 1972
Title IX of the Education Act of 1972 requires that all persons be allowed to participate in any educational program, including those activities that receive direct federal aid, regardless of gender. These programs or activities include any student organizations that operate under the authority or recognition of a college or university that receives government funding. Such organizations provide educational and professional opportunities, and therefore fall under the Title IX influence. There are some exceptions to the rule: social fraternities and sororities, voluntary youth service organizations, boy or girl conferences, etc. The clause has primarily affected athletics but it has also made its impact on honorary organizations, such as Kappa Kappa Psi.
The Rutgers Incident Kappa Kappa Psi was given its first test of Title IX in what is now known as the “Rutgers Incident.” Rutgers University, the State University of New Jersey, was home to the Alpha Phi chapter. Rutgers began experiencing problems with the national office in 1971 when the National Chapter voted to raise dues in order to help cover the cost of maintenance for the fraternity. Alpha Phi did not notice this increase, and, after failing to cover the shortage of $39.06 by February 1, 1972, they were placed on suspension. The chapter was not happy with this situation and was becoming disenchanted with the national organization. In a letter to National Executive Secretary Robert H. Rubin, dated February 17, 1972, the Alpha Phi chapter wrote, “This has come down to our rather self-centered question of ‘What has the national [organization] done for
About the Author: David Justin was initiated into the Epsilon Kappa chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi at Angelo State University before transferring to the Delta Sigma chapter at the University of Texas at Ar3 lington He earned a Bachelor's Degree is Journalism and lives in the Dallas area where he was born Justin a past Southwest District Member3at3Large and Vice President works for South3 western Bell Telephone Com3 pany as a contractor in their Human Resources Department He became interested in the history of women in thefraternity after he was included in a series of emails on the subject by Steve Nelson Deb Eakins Marie Burleigh and Malinda Matney
us?’ This issue has been raised within our chapter because it is our feeling that the national organization, which exists for the purpose of administering Kappa Kappa Psi, has become more important than the goals of this service fraternity. In other words, we feel that the national has become so bureaucratic in nature that the goals of Kappa Kappa Psi have been relegated to a role of secondary importance. Hence, our present impression of national is that of a callous administrative system which is primarily concerned with money. We want an explanation of what services the national [organization] provides for our chapter.” After the delinquent dues were paid, Rutgers was removed from suspension, and everything seemed to be going well until the Rutgers University Board of Governors decided that they wanted their school to serve as a leader and model for the rest of the nation in implementing Title IX. In the spring of 1972, they issued a mandate that all organizations on the Rutgers campus become coed within the year or face disciplinary actions. For the first time in its history, the Rutgers University Marching Band became coed. Ralph Cicchelli, the Alpha Phi president, regarded the coed issue as very minor in light of the ongoing war in Vietnam. He had been in the eleventh group of men that were drafted, but was granted exemption based on his status as a full-time college student. He was a senior during the 1972-1973 school year and his exemption from military duty was almost at an end. Thinking of the physical demands placed on the students during band camp by the director of bands, Cicchelli had only expected to see one or two women, whom he felt would surely be scared off, enrolled in the band. When the marching season began, however, he was shocked to learn that there were ten women enrolled and, as it turned out, as the flute and clarinet section rank leader he had the majority of them in his squad. “The gals were fit, tough as nails, and took the challenge and snickering as a challenge to prove they were worthy,” he said. “I gained complete faith in their ability.” After surviving band camp, the brothers of Alpha Phi gained a new respect for the women that had joined the Rutgers band. Knowing that their own numbers were dwindling, they began to contemplate giving bids to the women that they felt were worthy of membership Realizing that the National Constitution prohibited the admittance of women in the organization, Alpha Phi initially explored the option of beginning a Tau Beta Sigma chapter. However, because Douglass College, the undergraduate college for women at Rutgers, prohibited the formation of or participation in any kind of sorority; the creation of a Tau Beta Sigma chapter was not considered an option as no women from Douglass would be allowed to join. Rutgers Band Director Scott Whitener’s motto that year
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was “a bandmember is a bandmember,” meaning that the women would be treated no differently from the men and that the women would be held to the same expectations as the men. “I believe this is the phrase that not only solidified the marching band, but it became the anthem, so to speak, for all future action,” said Jaki Fesq, a junior who was one of the first women to enter the Rutgers marching band. Based on these factors, the Alpha Phi chapter voted to admit women on October 8, 1972. Knowing their actions would have consequences, the brothers of Alpha Phi informed National Headquarters of their intentions and invited National Secretary Rubin to Rutgers to discuss the matter and also to hear their reasons for Alpha Phi’s remaining a part of the national organization. Alpha Phi Vice President and District IX Member-atLarge Bill Ferenkes sent letters to other members of the District IX Council asking for support of their decision, in hopes that Rutgers’ decision would front a movement at the 1973 National Convention at the University of Connecticut to merge Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma into one single coed fraternity. Rubin requested that the Rutgers chapter not administer any part of the Ritual before he could visit. He was also hoping that they would hold off on initiation until after the 1973 National Convention at the University of Connecticut. This would give the National Council an opportunity to establish a policy statement concerning Title IX and would allow the National Chapter the chance to amend the Constitution. On November 11, 1972, Rubin visited Rutgers only to discover that the chapter had already performed the Ritual of the First Degree, thus beginning a formal probationary membership in Kappa Kappa Psi. According to a letter to the National Council, dated November 13, 1972, Rubin immediately suspended the chapter, recalled their charter, and refused to discuss any other matters. He stated, “The chapter knowingly, intentionally, and with prior consideration of all circumstances chose to violate the most basic principle of the membership section of our Constitution. They expected some form of compromise by the National Fraternity on their behalf, feeling that the integrity of the national organization was less than their own. They did not appear to be at all prepared when no such compromise or accommodation materialized.” Not knowing how to respond to their suspension, the members of Alpha Phi unanimously voted to continue the probationary membership for their candidates despite Rubin. “I was under an incredibly naïve (in retrospect) understanding that Mr. Rubin was only coming to observe and perhaps utilize us as a model for spreading coed pledging elsewhere,” Cicchelli recalls today. “That easily explains why
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we were ‘unprepared’ for the consequences after he pulled the plug. We thought he was coming to praise us, not to bury us, so to speak.” On November 13, the former members of the suspended Alpha Phi chapter officially chartered Mu Upsilon Alpha, the Honorary, Coeducational Service Fraternity of the Rutgers University Bands. During the next year, the new brothers of Mu Upsilon Alpha sent letters to all the chapters of Kappa Kappa Psi explaining why they chose to leave the fraternity. The responses that they received ranged from hate mail to support for their ideas. However, the one thing that Rutgers was criticized for time and time again was their action in violation of the National Constitution. Chapters that were willing to support the idea of allowing women in the Fraternity felt that the Alpha Phi chapter should have waited until the 1973 National convention to address the issue so that the constitution could be amended to allow for it. The National Council offered Alpha Phi the opportunity to appeal their suspension to the National Student Advisory Committee at the 1973 National Convention, but Mu Upsilon Alpha declined, stating, “In practical terms, a local brotherhood of 45 can serve the Rutgers Bands in a far greater capacity than a nationally affiliated brotherhood of 18.” Numerous attempts have been made to bring the Alpha Phi chapter back into the Brotherhood, but they have all met with failure. Today, Mu Upsilon Alpha averages forty to sixty active members per year and will celebrate its thirtieth anniversary in 2002. They are a very active coed organization serving the Rutgers University band program and are also responsible for running the New Jersey All-State Band each year. ******************************* It is important to note that the Rutgers Incident took place during the end of the Vietnam War, although very few people knew that it was about to end. Many people, such as Ralph Cicchelli, were torn between their loyalties to serve their country and their moral objections of being in the war. The idea of fighting against the National Constitution was a direct result of those torn loyalties and objections. For those men in Alpha Phi, the time for change was today, as tomorrow threatened to take them into a war that would very likely take their lives. This series deals with the history of women in Kappa Kappa Psi. The next installment will be in the Fall 2001 issue of The PODIUM. It will document the 1973 National Convention, the National Response to Title IX, and the Iron Arrow Honor Society cases that reinforced the jurisdiction of Title IX over honorary organizations. ...to be continued.
Kappa Kappa Psi Archives and History Project 3 Update by Ken Corbett and Scott Stowell Past National Presidents and Kappa Kappa Psi Board Members
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ince our first report last year on the Archives and History Project, we have made tremendous progress in preserving our history. When we embarked on this ambitious project, some of the goals we set included: development of a plan to safeguard all archival material, research into better preservation techniques for all documents, artifacts, and photographs; complete documentation of the history of Kappa Kappa Psi from the beginning to the present; and regular reports to chapters concerning the preservation of chapter archives. The following work has been completed in the Kappa Kappa Psi Archives room at the National Headquarters: purchase and installation of new shelving and carpet, a review of the condition of each petition document, storing chapter petition documents in protective boxes, storing original NIB music compositions in protective boxes, installation of a fireproof file cabinet, the inventory and secure storage of one copy of each issue of The BATON and The PODIUM, and framing photos of Bohumil Makovsky and A. Frank Martin. Before placing the petition documents in new protective boxes, each document was fully reviewed to determine its size, condition, and style. We also checked for any significant national historic content and determined if any repair was needed. We plan to announce a process whereby chapters can submit additional materials to be placed in the box that contains their petition. Materials to be considered include an updated history of the chapter after a defined time period and programs from significant events like major chapter and band anniversaries. You will hear more about this in the coming months. In this effort we also received assistance from the Oklahoma State Before...
University Archives Department. They provided us with several historical photos and restored some large photographs of Boh’s band in the 1920’s. In addition we have an on-going project with OSU to convert the early NIB tapes and albums to CD. Work continues on the history of the fraternity. During our last visit in December, files were created to house the records of J. Lee Burke, A. Frank Martin and other loose historical materials in the archives. This reorganization will assist during the research of our fraternity history. Now that our first major goal of safeguarding the petition documents has been completed, we plan to shift our work to the following: research on the fraternity history, safekeeping of other historic publications and shingles, and communication with chapters on the proper storage of chapter archives. A full report on the work of the archives and history project will be given at the 2001 National Convention. We plan to present a slide presentation to the membership documenting our work along with a small display of several historical items. We received a great deal of assistance in this project from current CFR Derrick Mills, past CFR Jeremy Thomas, NAA Board Chair Dale Croston, former Southwest District Governor Steve Nelson and Northeast District President Beth Smith. We continue to be very excited about the progress we’ve made thus far. Again, we would like to thank the National Council for their continuing support of this project. If you have any input into this project, please contact us. ...after..
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State of the Sorority – 899:
On Building Better Bands
by Karon Miller National President Tau Beta Sigma
by Michael Golemo National President Kappa Kappa Psi
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hat a great biennium this has been for our Sorority! We continue to see our sisterhood grow, not only in the number of members but also in the number of chapters as well. Our newest chapter,Theta Omega, was installed recently at Claflin University in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Sylvia Halbardier, VP for Colonization and Membership, has done an excellent job in working with the colonies; thanks to all those chapters and individuals who have worked with her. Every chapter has excelled in submitting all fees and reports in a timely manner. When your National Council began the process of determining the Grace and A. Frank Martin Chapter Leadership finalists, they started with 73 chapters!!! That is an amazing accomplishment. Each chapter is to be commended for your commitment to excellence. During this biennium Dr. Michael Golemo, National President of Kappa Kappa Psi, and I decided we would focus on developing stronger student leaders. We worked with all of the district leaders, asking them to focus on more contentdriven meetings at all levels. I witnessed success in action in both the Southwest and Northeast Districts, and the response from the students at those meetings was very positive. I am sorry to report that during this biennium your National Council suspended six chapters for hazing allegations. It is important that each member understand that we have a policy of ZERO tolerance for these types of offenses and that action is taken immediately upon the receipt of allegations of hazing. NO one should be required to do anything that humiliates, demeans, or causes pain, either physical or mental. The hazing policy is explained quite specifically in the Guide to Membership Education, and each member is to understand this policy and abide by it. As this biennium comes to a close and we prepare for our National Convention in Corpus Christi, my term as your President comes to an end. There is simply no way for me to adequately express my gratitude to so many people for helping to make this a wonderful experience for me. I have grown both personally and professionally from my experiences in Tau Beta Sigma, and will always be proud of my association with this fine organization. I wish each chapter and member the very best as you all continue your very fine work, always remembering “Tau Beta Sigma for Greater Bands.”
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he spring semester is usually one in which chapters struggle to find new and creative service projects. If only a few members of your chapter tend to complete all of the projects, others may feel left out. It is usually pretty easy to find service projects in the fall when marching band season is in full swing, for a marching band is certainly more “labor intensive” than a concert band. However, there is a service project which chapter members can focus on ALL year and in which ALL members of the chapter can easily participate. This is a project which is so simple in concept, that sometimes it is easily forgotten. It is being a better band member. I can recall asking my parents when I was very young what they would like for their birthdays or perhaps their wedding anniversary. Notwithstanding the fact that I probably didn’t have much money, when asked they always replied, “Just do the things you’re supposed to do for us without us asking – like doing your chores.” It was sometimes hard to understand and appreciate that “doing the right things” was really something special to my parents. However, the older I get, the more I understand the value of their request. Serving bands is certainly not a “chore.” It is the central mission of our brotherhood and something we devoutly profess. But it is also something that perhaps we need to be reminded of every so often. More than any creed or mission statement, the behavior we model both in and out of rehearsal says a lot more to others about who we really are. “How can I be a better band member?” you ask? Let me ask you a few questions... Are you the first person to show up for rehearsal? Do you practice your music? Do you ask your directors if they need help when you have free time or help without being asked? Do you show up to rehearsal with a pencil and all of the proper equipment? Do you portray a positive attitude towards band both in and out of rehearsals? Being the best band member you can possibly be is the first and best way you should serve your band. You each are capable, through Kappa Kappa Psi, of providing your band program with a true gift of service. Please know how valuable and appreciated that “simple gift” truly is.
Are You Answering The Question? by Kathy Godwin National Vice President for Communication and Recognition Tau Beta Sigma
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member of your chapter comes to you with a simple question. Being a busy student dealing with school, band, chapter activities, district events, job, life, etc., you answer the question and finish the conversation. But did you REALLY answer their question? Every member has the potential of this situation arising. Please don’t think that because you are not a chapter or district officer that you don’t have the valuable knowledge to assist someone. Each of you possesses leadership qualities and has the potential for more. The suggestion in the situation is not that the member answering was rude. The concept to look at is the real reason for the question. Yes, sometimes a simple question is just that. Something requiring only a yes or no. A brief opinion is all that is needed. However, the question may be just the first step in opening up much more. For example, a member comes to you and asks how many weeks the membership education program lasts. True, all they may want to know is that your chapter’s program takes 8 weeks. You can ask a question back to them as to why they wanted to know. Maybe they don’t know the guidelines set up nationally for membership education programs. They may have a reason why it should be extended/shortened. You may find through your further communications with them from the initial basic question that they would make an excellent person to lead the membership education process. Take the time to encourage them. The questions may come from all facets of the organization. They can lead to great growth personally for you and the individual asking. In addition, they may lead to growth throughout the entire Sorority. Take advantage of each opportunity you are given to encourage and help your fellow sisters and brothers In turn, you also should think of all the questions you have regarding how your organization works. It is through your questions that we all open up to new ideas. Communicate your thoughts to members of your chapters and districts. You have many outlets to choose from for voicing your questions: in person, letters, e-mails, phone calls, or list servs. Your questions and everyone’s answers are what will help us not to stagnate but to grow and strengthen.
Chapter Directory Now On3line! Need a Chapter address? A Sponsor’s telephone number? A Band Director’s e3mail address? For the most up3to3date list3 ings consult the on3line edition of the 89993899: National Chap3 ter Directory available in PDF format for download at the Na3 tional website (www kkytbs org)
Colonization Handbook Now On3line! Want to start a colony? Want to learn more about the pro3 cess? The latest edition of the KKY/TBS Colonization Handbook newly revised and expanded has the answers to your questions Download your copy today from the national web site (www kkytbs org) or call the National Headquarters at :3E993 FGH3IF9F for a copy
Upcoming Kappa Kappa Psi Award Deadlines December ::
January ::
Fall Activity Report Deadline (On3time submission could keep your chapter eligible for National Awards such as the Chapter Leadership Award and Service Certificates!) Distinguished Service to Music Medal (preferred deadline) A Frank Martin Award AEA Scholarship Stanley G Finck Memorial Award J Lee Burke Student Achievement Award
Other Awards which are available anytime: Silver Baton (NEW AWARD!) Top Scholar Award Academic Achievement Award Chapter Certificate of Excellence in Academics F Lee Bowling Musical Excellence Award (secondary school students) Citation of Excellence (summer band camp) Make certain that your chapter is doing its part to honor outstanding band members by nominating them for awards More information on national awards can be found online at www kkytbs org www kkytbs org in your Chapter Operations Handbook or contact your National Vice President for Programs Mike Osborn at osbornmi@pilot msu edu
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A Work Weekend by a Dust Bunny (as told to Dixie Mosier3Greene) Photos by Dollie McDonald
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irst of all, it wasn’t a weekend, but two full working days. The Gamma Phi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi and the Beta Zeta Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma from Stephen F. Austin State at Nacogdoches, Texas, came up to help. As a dust bunny, well hidden under a desk (I’m not telling whose!), I have seen “work weekends” come and go. Some
are short, some are long, some are very effective, some are “party-time.” This one was WORK! After two snow/ice storms, there was five inches of ice on the sidewalk outside. Matt Stuckey and Donny Warner pounded ice into chips for seven hours – they got almost all of it. And the stampin’ party was LOUD but productive. Angela Penkauskas, John Bobbitt, and Dusty Brown stamped “First Class” and the Headquarters return address on about 1100 envelopes, getting ready for the MidYear and National Convention mailers. Then they stuck mailing labels on all of them. Holley Floyd typed away updating the Chapter addresses for two days while wood12—The PODIUM, Spring 2001
work and windows sparkled under Laura Kahn, Jennifer Beard, and Amy Nelson. Angela Sledge and Suzanne Ray embossed initiate certificates and packaged membership pins. Stephanie Robinson stuffed packets for both the Chapter Field Reps. Casey Johnson photocopied all Fall Activity Reports for the National Councils to review. These kids bought breakfast the first day, including the Headquarters Staff. Total roundtrip mileage was 1,088 (or so I overheard). And the most amazing thing is that I’ve seen some of these kids before! A couple were here in January last year and one was on his third trip. I guess I will see some of them next January,
too (unless they vacuum me up!). A great big dust bunny THANKS to all of them!
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Developing Brothers as Leaders by Deb Eakins Northeast District Governor Kappa Kappa Psi
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ohn F. Kennedy was correct when he said that in each of us there is a dream which, when fulfilled, can be translated into benefit for everyone and even greater strength for our nation. I believe the same is true for Kappa Kappa Psi. By developing our members as leaders we can help Kappa Kappa Psi to become the standard for excellence in band fraternal organizations in the world. The men and women in our collegiate band programs who are selected to serve as brothers in Kappa Kappa Psi have a unique opportunity not afforded to them by any other band organization. Giving each brother a meaningful experience through serving the bands, and acting as committee members, chairs, and other officers is paramount to fulfilling the purposes of Kappa Kappa Psi. Every brother has a responsibility to move his/her chapter to a higher level of service by attaining a higher standard of individual service. One brother’s strengths may be untapped if he or she does not have the opportunity to demonstrate the leadership potential which is developed through serving the bands and the institution of which they are a part. We often see chapters with leaders who take on all of the responsibility and delegate little, doing everything themselves. Yes, the work gets done, but that is not the best way to stimulate campus leadership through the medium of the college band and promulgate an uncompromising respect for gracious conduct, good taste, and unswerving loyalty. All brothers should be supported in the tasks that they take on and should be encouraged to feel that their contribution makes a difference regardless of the size of the task. By preparing our brothers to take over other positions and duties we are strengthening the individual, the chapter, and the brotherhood. The following “Ten Tips For Effective Leadership” from Leadership and the One Minute Manager by K. Blanchard are as relevant to the Fraternity as they are in business and government: 1. Lead by the Golden Rule. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Treat all people with respect.
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2. Avoid the tendency of partiality. Do not play favorites. Do not forget about or ignore the people whose styles and backgrounds differ from yours/ours. 3. Follow your own rules. Do not make a rule you will not keep. Admit when you make a mistake. 4. Lead by example. Do as you would have others do. 5. Keep your group informed. An ignorant group is a suspicious group. Provide everyone with feedback and create a system of two-way communication. 6. You are the leader; act like it. Remember your commitment as a leader. Do not forget that people will look to you as an example of how to act, behave, and operate. 7. Ask others for their help. Sometimes a few heads are better than one. Involve other people in the organization’s work and problem solving becomes easier. 8. Keep criticism constructive. Remember the last time you made a mistake? Were you given constructive criticism or openly chastised for that mistake? Remember that compassion, understanding and respect allow people to grow and develop. 9. Always tell the truth and keep your word. Your members are counting on you to be honest with them. Aren’t you expecting the same from them? 10.Prepare someone to take your place. You will not be around forever. Start building tomorrow’s organization today. With more people developing leadership abilities, the group progresses faster. Utilizing these tips on a daily basis will help each brother develop into a strong leader in Kappa Kappa Psi, and upon graduation these lessons will be valuable tools in his or her chosen field or career. President Kennedy’s words remind us that everyone has unlimited potential for greatness, and that individual successes, magnified and multiplied, create a greater society. Kappa Kappa Psi is poised for greatness because of many attributes, but utmost among these is the high quality of its brothers, membership candidates, and sponsors, their hard work and dedicated service, and the creation of an atmosphere in which each brother’s potential can be fulfilled. Take the time today not only to develop your own leadership skills and style, but also to help your brothers and membership candidates develop theirs as well. The future success of Kappa Kappa Psi depends on your preparing our younger brothers to carry forward its ideals and purposes so that our children and grandchildren will have the opportunity to Strive for the Highest.
Colonizing: Hurdles to Success! Food for Thought for Colony Sponsors by Dr Greg Byrne Associate Director of Bands University of Louisville
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uilding a successful overall band program involves many ingredients: setting and achieving goals, communication skills, teaching skills, organizational skills, preparation and on and on... Did I mention students? Oh yes, the students! What would a band program be without the students? ΚΚΨ and ΤΒΣ provide a means to achieve a higher threshold of success within a band program. At the University of Louisville, Director of Bands Dr. Frederick Speck and myself know the importance of ΚΚΨ and ΤΒΣ to an overall band program. We are both members of ΚΚΨ and ΤΒΣ and have been involved with successful programs. My experience as a sponsor originates with the ΤΒΣ Chapter at Auburn University. I truly believe that Auburn has one of the most successful band programs in the country. Major ingredients to that program’s success are the chapters of ΤΒΣ and ΚΚΨ. I clearly recall the days of colonization at Auburn and the few years that followed. These are the days I am reliving at Louisville. Drawing from our experiences, we knew it was imperative to develop ΚΚΨ / ΤΒΣ chapters within our band program. The reasons were clear: (1) to develop a consistent core that would enhance the student’s band experience, (2) improve the overall retention rate of the band program, and (3) provide an alternate route for tapping into the leadership skills of our students. The Louisville setting is urban. Most students live at home and have jobs and little time to invest in extra activities. We knew it was going to be a hard sell, but one well worth the effort. As the colony sponsor, I anticipated some hurdles and put thought into how they would be executed. The first anticipated hurdle was the apprehension from other established organizations, namely Phi Mu Alpha and Delta Omicron. Without this foresight, the potential for an unhealthy climate was possible. I made efforts to educate these groups on the purpose of starting ΤΒΣ/ΚΚΨ before beginning initial meetings. Any projects these groups had already established within the band program were allowed to continue, and I showed support to these groups by encouraging students to become members of these valid organizations as well. This mistrust quickly disappeared. Hurdle No. 2 was to stir enough interest in our students to become members. This was overcome by many informational
meetings, lots of pizza parties, and consistent nudging before a small beginning core group materialized. If you are currently a colony sponsor, chances are you have made it past the first two hurdles. Congratulations, because I believe the baton can now be passed to the students. Let your students run the race and complete the third hurdle as you stand back and cheer. Furthermore, as you cheer, rely on the help provided by National Headquarters, advising chapters, conventions and the like. We had visits from Col. Bonner, Kathy Godwin, Dollie McDonald, Scott Mackey, Kirk Randazzo, and Malinda Matney; visits from area chapters and advising chapters; phone calls from Derrick Mills and Dr. Golemo; letters, emails, cards etc.. This assistance doesn’t mean that your working role has ended, however. The sponsor should still be involved with projects and meetings and be an integral part of the dynamics of your organizations. Hurdle No. 3 is the colonization process. Through the fantastic work of Nationals the process seems cut and dried. A ten month, step-by- step plan is provided for our convenience. Sounds easy? NOT A CHANCE! This is the hurdle that exposes growing pains, true commitment and the “Right Stuff”! A ten month process? Potentially, yet like any degree plan, the diploma is not presented until all requirements are met satisfactorily. For our ΤΒΣ chapter, the ten month process grew into well over a year. For ΚΚΨ, the process extended much longer. I view my position as an advisor, not a mover and shaker. In my opinion, the drive needs to come from the students, therefore the process was longer than usual. This creates a self-weeding process. The students with the innate drive and conviction to honor ΚΚΨ/ΤΒΣ’s purpose (leadership and service) will endure. Those students will not only attract students of the same quality, they have the ability to identify those qualities in others. Once the third hurdle is accomplished your chapter(s) will still experience growing pains. You will have to continue to nudge, encourage and educate these groups. Yet, your core will be solid and your band program will soon experience a higher threshold of success. A momentum will be established that parallels your own. At Louisville, we have planted a seed and we can’t wait to smell the roses!
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So You Want to Write for The PODIUM? ??
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he PODIUM is your magazine, and we want your articles! Here are some helpful hints on how to increase the chances of getting your article published.
General: Make your article interesting and exciting to read; focus on one or two topics and expand upon them. Try not to write a chapter summary report for your article. We like to hear about extraordinary things such as successful fundraisers, unique socials, or service projects. FEATURE ARTICLES should be 1-2 pages, not including photos (three pages in exceptional cases). You can figure 600 words per printed page, so a 2-page article would be about 1,200 words. Try to keep your article to a multiple of 300 words, with a 600 word/1-page minimum (your word processing software will count the words for you). If your word processing software has a grammar checker, it's a good idea to run that in addition to the spell checker. Feature articles receive a “Contributing Editor” credit. FRATERNITY/SORORITY-WIDE NEWS ITEMS should be one-half page/300-word minimum, not including photo(s). CHAPTER NEWS ITEMS should be one-quarter page/150-word minimum, not including photo(s).
Photos: Be sure to send photos. Try to illustrate your article by photographing your brothers and sisters in action. You don't have to include the entire membership in a photo, either. The best photos are candid shots that show clearly a few people doing something. Photos of the entire chapter standing in a group and posing for the camera, while important for historical purposes, are boring to most readers. If you need help with photography, talk to your college or university journalism department. If you ask in advance, they may even send a photographer to cover your event, and you'll get publicity in your college newspaper as well! Every photo must have a caption! Write the caption on a Post-it note and attach to back of photo, or write the caption on the back of the photo with a fine-point marker. Don't write on the back of photo with a ballpoint pen or pencil; this permanently damages the photo. Be sure you identify everyone in the photo! Original photos are preferred, either color or black-and-white. Scans must be at least 225 dpi (300 dpi preferred) and saved on disk as a TIFF file. Due to bandwidth limitations, we cannot accept photos by email. Articles with photos should be mailed to: PODIUM Editor ΚΚΨ/ΤΒΣ National Headquarters PO Box 849 Stillwater, OK 74076-0849 Be sure that we receive your article on time; remember that articles must be received by May 1 for the fall issue and November 1 for the spring issue. Date and time stamps on articles will be checked. To submit your articles electronically, email it as an RTF file to: podium@kkytbs.org You can also contact the National Publications Manager at the same email adress or by calling 1-800-543-6505 if you have any questions. We look forward to printing your article in The PODIUM!
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KAPPA KAPPA PSI & TAU BETA SIGMA
2001 National Convention
A mUSICAL QUEST IN TH E SOUTHWEST July 24-29, 2001 Host Chapters: Texas A&M–Kingsville Epsilon Delta/ΚΚΨ Delta Eta/ΤΒΣ
University of Arkansas Lambda/ΚΚΨ Psi/ΤΒΣ
Southwest Texas State University Theta Alpha/ΚΚΨ Eta Epsilon/ΤΒΣ
The University of Texas at Austin Alpha Tau/ΚΚΨ Beta Gamma/ΤΒΣ
Prairie View A&M University Epsilon Psi/ΤΒΣ
University of Houston Tau/ΤΒΣ
Howard Payne University Zeta Beta/ΚΚΨ Delta Upsilon/ΤΒΣ
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KAPPA KAPPA PSI & TAU BETA SIGMA A m U S I C A L QU E S T I N T H E SO U T H W E S T 2001 National Convention Information Dates:
Sunday, July 22 - Tuesday, July 24 - National Intercollegiate Band Tuesday, July 24 - Sunday, July 29 - National Convention
Location:
Omni Bayfront Hotel 900 N Shoreline Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX 78401 361/887-1600
NIB Registration Deadline:
Friday, April 20
Convention Registration Deadline:
Friday, June 8
Convention Registration Fee:
$110
Hotel Reservation Deadline:
Friday, June 8
NIB Chair Auditions:
Sunday, July 22
NIB Concert:
Tuesday, July 24
Convention Business Begins:
Wednesday, July 25
Banquet:
Friday, July 27
Special Events:
National Intercollegiate Band Concert Educational Forums, including Special Speakers: Tim Lautzenheiser Brett Sokolow Col. Bryan Shelburne Julie Giroux Timothy Mahr Reading Band & Auxiliary Clinic Convention Banquet School Fight Song Competition Announcement of 2003 National Convention Site
DO NOT SEND CASH! You may pay by check, Visa, or MasterCard
Late Registration: All registrations postmarked after June 8th MUST be accompanied by a $25 late fee. On-site registrations will be charged a $25 surcharge. Lodging and Meals: Lodging and most meals are not included in the convention registration fee. They are the financial responsibility of the convention participant. Make your hotel reservations directly with the Omni Bayfront Hotel in Corpus Christi. Please use the reservation form included in the convention packet. The hotel room rate is $85 plus tax, for up to four persons in a room. Convention rates will apply 5 days prior to and 5 days after convention. The names of everyone to be registeredin the room should be listed on the hotel reservation form.
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KAPPA KAPPA PSI & TAU BETA SIGMA A m U S I C A L Q U E S T I N T H E SO U T H W E S T 2001 National Convention Registration NAME
_____________________________________________________________ ❐ Male
❐ Female
CHAPTER
_____________________________________________________________ ❐ ΚΚΨ ❐ ΤΒΣ
SCHOOL
_____________________________________________________________
SUMMER ADDRESS
_____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ City State Zip Phone _____________________________________________________________ e-mail
MEMBERSHIP STATUS (Check One) ❐ Active ❐ Conditional
❐ Associate
❐ Honorary
❐ Life
❐ Alumni
READING BAND (Check appropriate boxes. Percussionists need to bring their own mallets.) ❐ Yes, I will be participating ❐ Yes, I will need the following large instrument: __________________ AUXILIARY CLINIC (ALL equipment will be provided.) ❐ Yes, I will be participating
REGISTRATION FEE: $110 (Nonrefundable after June 1) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Fee includes registration, banquet, Saturday event and 1 lunch. METHOD OF PAYMENT:
❐ Check (payable to ΚΚΨ/ΤΒΣ) ❐ Credit Card
Credit Card Orders Name on Card _______________________________________________ ❐ Visa ❐ MasterCard Card # _____________________________________________________ Exp. Date _________ NHQ Auth______________________NHQ Receipt __________________ NHQ Initials ______ Mail one copy of this form WITH your registration payment to: Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma, National Headquarters, P.O. Box 849, Stillwater, OK 74076-0849 A late charge of $25 will be added to all registrations postmarked after June 8
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KAPPA KAPPA PSI & TAU BETA SIGMA A m U S I C A L QU E S T I N T H E SO U T H W E S T The Omni Bayfront Hotel Information EVENT: DATES: ROOM RATE PER NIGHT:
Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma National Convention July 24 - 29, 2001 $85 + 15% tax (flat rate for single, double, triple or quad)
ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY JUNE 8, 2001 In order to guarantee your room reservation, your request must be accompanied by a deposit of one night’s rental plus tax or accepted credit card and signature. Reservations not guaranteed will be subject to cancellation 7 days prior to arrival. Please reserve _____room(s) for _____person(s) Do you require a: ❐ Nonsmoking ❐ Smoking ❐ Accessible ❐ Roll-away ❐ Crib (Room type requests are honored on availability basis only and are NOT guaranteed) Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ City: ____________________________________________State:__________________________________Zip: _______________ Phone: (work)_____________________________________(home) ____________________________________________________ Will Arrive On:____________________________________ Will Depart On:______________________________________________ (day)
(date)
(time)
(day)
(date)
(time)
Credit Card Name:_________________________________ Expiration Date: _____________________________________________ Credit Card Number: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Card Holder’s Signature: _______________________________________________________________________________________ Name(s) of other room occupant(s): _____________________________________________________________________________ I understand all guaranteed reservations will be held until 12 midnight of the indicated arrival date. I further understand that I am liable for one night’s room deposit and tax (which will be deducted from my deposit or billed through my credit card) in the event that I do not arrive or cancel by midnight 72 hours prior to the arrival date indicated. Signed: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mail or Fax to: Omni Bayfront Hotel 900 N Shoreline Blvd. Corpus Christi,TX 78401 361/887-1600 FAX: 361/886-3593 20—The PODIUM, Spring 2001
KAPPA KAPPA PSI & TAU BETA SIGMA A MU S I C A L QU E S T iN tH E SO U T H W E S T
2001 Chapter Delegate Form INSTRUCTIONS: This CHAPTER DELEGATE FORM must be submitted to the National Headquarters on or before June 1, 2001. You must have a current membership card to be seated as a delegate. CHAPTER:_____________________________________❐
ΚΚΨ ❐ ΤΒΣ (Check one)
DISTRICT:___________
SCHOOL:__________________________________________________________E-MAIL:___________________
OFFICIAL DELEGATE: ______________________________________________ Name & Summer Mailing Address
______________________________________________ City State Zip Telephone ______________________________________________ e-mail
Preferred Committee Assignment: _____________________________________ 1st Alternate: ______________________________________________ Name & Summer Mailing Address ______________________________________________ City State Zip Telephone ______________________________________________ e-mail
Preferred Committee Assignment: _____________________________________ 2nd Alternate: ______________________________________________ Name & Summer Mailing Address ______________________________________________ City State Zip Telephone ______________________________________________ e-mail
Preferred Committee Assignment: _____________________________________ 3rd Alternate: ______________________________________________ Name & Summer Mailing Address ______________________________________________ City
State
Zip
Telephone
______________________________________________ e-mail
Preferred Committee Assignment: _____________________________________
1. 2.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS Each delegate or alternate delegate must have a valid membership card. The form fulfills the National Constitution provision requiring a signed official statement verifying selection as a delegate or alternate delegate. Send a notice to, or call the National Headquarters at (800) 543-6505 should the name, address, or phone number of the delegate or alternate delegate change. REQUIRED SIGNATURES
___________________________________________________ Chapter President
___________________________________________________ Chapter Sponsor
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KAPPA KAPPA PSI & TAU BETA SIGMA A M U S I C A L QU E S T I N T H E SO U T H W E S T 2001 Letter of Proxy INSTRUCTIONS: The National Councils of ΚΚΨ and ΤΒΣ would like every chapter to complete a proxy form in the event they are unable to send a representative to the convention. This will insure that your chapter is represented by the chapter of your choice. Please return this form by June 1, 2001. CHAPTER:________________________________________❐
ΚΚΨ ❐ ΤΒΣ (Check one)
DISTRICT:________
SCHOOL:_________________________________________E-MAIL:____________________________________
Our chapter will/will not be sending a representative to the Kappa Kappa Psi/Tau beta Sigma 2001 National Convention. We authorize the following chapter to sit in proxy for our chapter: Chapter: __________________________________ District: __________________ School: __________________________________ E-mail: ___________________ In the event the chapter listed above is unable to sit in proxy for your chapter, please list below three other choices for your proxy: 1st Alternate Proxy: ________________________________ District: __________________ Chapter name
School: __________________________________ E-mail: ___________________ 2nd Alternate Proxy: ________________________________ District: __________________ Chapter name
School: __________________________________ E-mail: ___________________ 3rd Alternate Proxy: ________________________________ District: __________________ Chapter name
School: __________________________________ E-mail: ___________________
Signed: ___________________________________________________ Date: Chapter President
Return this form by JUNE 1, 2001, to: Kappa Kappa Psi/Tau Beta Sigma National Headquarters, P.O. Box 849, Stillwater, OK 74076-0849 22—The PODIUM, Spring 2001
Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma 2001 National Intercollegiate Band Registration Form INSTRUCTIONS: This registration form and your audition tape [standard audio cassette tape only] should be postmarked no later than April 20, 2001. Tapes should be clearly marked with your name, school, instrument, and etudes selected. Only one audition may be submitted per tape. NAME ____________________________________________________________ ❐ Male (Last)
(First)
(M.I.)
SCHOOL __________________________________________________________ ❐ ΚΚΨ SCHOOL ADDRESS
❐ ΤΒΣ
_______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ (City)
SUMMER ADDRESS
❐ Female
(State)
(Zip)
(Phone)
_______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ (City)
(State)
(Zip)
(Phone)
E-Mail _______________________________________________________________________________ Major _______________________________________ Instrument __________________________________ Classification
Fr.
So.
Jr.
Sr.
Gr.
(circle one)
National Intercollegiate Band chair auditions will be held on Sunday, July 22, 2001, on site in Corpus Christi. The NIB rehearsals and convention concert will take place at the Omni Bayfront Hotel, Corpus Christi, Texas. Three nights’ lodging (Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday) will be provided for all participants.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS: Winds: a] Full range chromatic scale (tongue up, slur down) b] Major scale (choose one with at least 4 #s or 4 bs) c] Two contrasting etudes *Percussion: a] Timpani: b] Snare drum: c] Mallets:
Two contrasting etudes† F major scale on two drums, up and down Two contrasting etudes (one may be multiple percussion)† Long concert (buzz) roll, soft to loud Two contrasting etudes (one may be four mallets)† Chromatic scale, full range, up and down
* All percussionists must submit at least two of the three areas to be considered
†
Five-minute limit per etude
SUBMIT AUDITION TAPES AND THIS FORM TO: ΚΚΨ & ΤΒΣ ATTN: NIB 2001 Auditions National Headquarters P.O. Box 849 Stillwater, OK, 74076-0849
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Meet the Composers Dr Timothy Mahr
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imothy Mahr is a professor of music at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, where he is the Conductor of the St. Olaf Band and teaches courses in composition, conducting and music education. Previous to his 1994 appointment at St. Olaf College, Mahr was Director of Bands at the University of Minnesota, Duluth, for ten years and taught instrumental music at Milaca High School, Minnesota, for three years. Mahr is the principal conductor of the Twin Cities-based Minnesota Symphonic Winds and, while in Duluth, was the founder and conductor of the Twin Ports Wind Ensemble. He is presently the President of the North Central Division of the College Band Directors National Association (1999-2001), has served on the Board of Directors of the National Band Association, and was a founding board member of the Minnesota Band Directors Association. Active in over thirty states as a guest conductor and clinician, Mahr has also appeared professionally in Norway and Canada, has been in residence as a guest composer/conductor on over twenty-five college and university campuses, and has twice conducted performances with the Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra. His interpretations have earned the praise of notable composers such as Gian Carlo Menotti, Warren Benson, Vincent Persichetti, Ned Rorem, Ellen Taaffe Zwilich, Stephen Paulus, and Dan Welcher. Mahr is well known as a composer and has over fifty works to his credit, many of which are published works for band. His works have been presented at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall in New York as well as numerous national and international music conventions. His compositions are regularly programmed by professional armed service bands, major college and university bands, all-state bands, and ensembles in eighteen countries on four continents. He has received over twenty-five commissions including works for the U.S. Air Force Band, the Music Educators National Conference, Kappa Kappa Psi/Tau Beta Sigma, and the Nebraska and Indiana Bandmasters Associations. He is a recipient of the National Band Association’s “Citation of Excellence” and was elected in 1993 to membership in the American Bandmasters Association. Mahr (b. 1956) graduated with two degrees summa cum laude from St. Olaf College in 1977 and 1978 (B.M.-Theory/ Composition and B.A.-Music Education). In 1983 he received the Master of Arts degree in Trombone Performance from The University of Iowa, where in 1995 he earned a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Instrumental Conducting.
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ulie Ann Giroux was born in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, and Monroe, Louisiana. She received her formal education from Louisiana State University and Boston University. She has studied composition with John Williams, Bill Conti, and Jerry Goldsmith, to name a few. Julie is an accomplished performer on piano and horn, but her greatest love has always been composition. She began playing the piano at the age of three and published her first piece at age nine. She began composing, orchestrating, and conductiong music for television and film in 1985. Within three hours after arriving in Los Angeles, she was at work on the Emmy award-winning miniseries “North and South,” orchestrating and composing nearly six hours of music. “North and South’ was quickly followed by TV series “Dynasty” and “The Colbys,” and the feature films “Karate Kid II” and “Broadcast News.” She received her first Emmy nomination in 1988 for “North and South, Part II: Love and War” and over the next three years was nominted each year for her arranging and original compositions for the Academy Awards show. She has been nominated for an Emmy a total of seven times.When she won her first Emmy Award, she was the first woman and the youngest person ever to win the award in that category. A member of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP), she has credits for more than 100 film and television programs. She has also arranged for Celene Dion, Paula Abdul, Dudley Moore, Liza Minelli, Madonna, Reba McIntyre, Little Richard, Billy Crystal, Michael Jackson and many others. Julie is an extremely well-rounded composer writing works for Symphony Orchestra (including chorus), Chamber music, Wind Ensembles, Soloists, Brass and Woodwind Quintets and many other serious and commercial formats. Julie currently composes for concert bands full time, devoting a growing amount of time to conducting college and high school honor/clinic bands.
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Who ARE Those Guys??? (pt 8) Meet the Kappa Kappa Psi Board of Trustees by Ken Corbett Chairman ΚΚΨ Board of Trustees (Editor’s note: Part 1 of this article appeared in the Fall 2000 issue of The PODIUM.)
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o you’ve always wondered who and what the Board of Trustees is? Kappa Kappa Psi is legally chartered as a Corporation in the State of Oklahoma. The Corporation has jurisdiction over all component parts of the Fraternity through the Board of Trustees. It is the Board’s job to consider matters which are referred to it by the National Council. These can include national policy, alumni or public relations issues, legal matters, or internal problems within the Fraternity. Except in cases where there’s a ruling by a court of law, decisions of the Board of Trustees are final. The Board of Trustees is made up of volunteer leaders from within the Fraternity who serve without pay. Four members are elected at large. The Immediate Past National President and the National President round out the Board’s membership of six. Each member of the Board of Trustees must be a member of the Fraternity in good standing and at least twenty-nine years old at the time of election. Board members participate in National and District Conventions, chapter visitations, chapter installations, professional meetings, National Council meetings, and any other capacity needed to conduct the business of the fraternity. In recent years, national officer responsibilities have increased, and the national council simply does not have the time to tackle all the issues and projects before them. The Board has stepped in to support the Council with many of the projects because we all feel the crucial need to move this fraternity forward. As board members we have had the time and the commitment to work on many projects for this Fraternity. Recent and current activities of the Board of Trustees include: mentoring and advising the National Alumni Association, the Archives and History project, investing the Kappa Kappa Psi Trust Fund and Scholarship Fund, strategic planning with the National Council, providing input and acting as resources to the National Council, university administrators, college band directors, and all members. Our most important role and activity is to support the ideals of Kappa Kappa Psi whenever needed. The current Board is comprised of members from varying walks of life, including three University band direc-
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tors, a University administrator, insurance claims advisor, and a corporate attorney. The board members are Chairman Ken Corbett, Vice Chairman Andy Mullin, Robert Fleming, Melvin Miles, Scott Stowell, and Mike Golemo.
Andy Mullin, Vice Chairman Andy Mullin received his B.A. in Political Science with a minor in History from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in May 1983, and a J.D. from Suffolk University Law School in May 1991. While in law school, Andy achieved Dean’s List honors, participated in the Tom C. Clark Appellate Advocacy Competition, and was listed in Who’s Who Among American Law Students. He currently is the General Counsel & Director of Contracts at ALPHATECH, Inc., Burlington, Massachusetts. He is admitted to practice before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, the U.S. District Court for the First Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Andy’s Fraternal experience includes: Board of Trustees (1997-Present), Vice Chair (1999-Present); National Convention Parliamentarian 1999; District IX (now known as Northeast) District President 1982-1983; Northeast District Convention Parliamentarian 1995, 1996, and 2001; Chapter and Joint Parliamentarian, Epsilon Nu Chapter at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst 1982-1983; Chapter President, Epsilon Nu Chapter 1981-1982; Chapter Historian, Epsilon Nu 1980-1981; Joint Treasurer, Epsilon (with Delta Delta Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma) 1980-1981; attendance at National Conventions in 1987, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1997, and 1999; and attendance at District Conventions. He is a Life Member of Kappa Kappa Psi (1983) and a founding member of the District IX Alumni Association (currently Northeast District Alumni Association) which he served as Secretary/Treasurer for two terms.
Andy and his wife, Sheri, have two future Kappa Kappa Psi brothers: Rachel and Jacob.
Scott Stowell, Board Member Scott E. Stowell graduated with a B.S. in Marketing and Economics from the University of Florida in 1989. He was elected National President at the 1997 National Convention in Scottsdale, Arizona. During his term as National President, the National Fraternity focused on continued expansion, improved marketing efforts, and an increased emphasis on programs that promote education and leadership development. Additionally, the Fraternity continued to emphasize strong joint relations while maintaining the individuality and heritage of Kappa Kappa Psi. During Scott’s term, Kappa Kappa Psi developed its first leadership development program, aimed at giving the Brothers of Kappa Kappa Psi an additional opportunity to improve both their bands and themselves, and also developed its first scholarship program to financially assist Brothers in their academic development. During the biennium, Kappa Kappa Psi developed and enhanced a long-term strategic plan including a mission statement and vision statement. All programs and processes were reviewed and re-assessed to make the fraternity more efficient and cognizant of its long-term future. As he did during his first three terms on the National Council, Scott focused on Kappa Kappa Psi’s ability to manage diversity, emphasizing the Fraternity’s efforts to recruit the absolute best band members and create a supportive environment that enables all Brothers to contribute their full potential in pursuit of the betterment of the college and university band. He also continued his efforts as a national officer to involve more student members of the Fraternity in discussions that determine Fraternity policy. During his term on the National Council he participated in the search and selection of the second, third, and fourth Chapter Field Representatives. Mr. Stowell was the first National President in modern history to serve in all of the four elected positions on the National Council. He also served as the Southeast District President for two terms and the Alpha Eta Chapter President and Vice President for two terms each. He is a life member of the Alpha Eta Chapter and the national chapter and an honorary member of the Beta Xi and National Chapters of Tau Beta Sigma. Scott’s current duties on the
Board of Trustees include restoring the National Archives and documenting the history of the fraternity along with Board Member Ken Corbett. He also is currently working with the Board on Kappa Kappa Psi’s new Capital Development Program.
Mike Golemo, Board Member Kappa Kappa Psi National President Michael Golemo is the Director of Bands at Iowa State University. In addition to conducting the Wind Ensemble and teaching courses in music education and saxophone, Dr. Golemo oversees a program of eight bands. A native of Chicago, he received his Bachelor of Music Education and Master of Music degrees from Northwestern University where he studied conducting with John P. Paynter and saxophone with Frederick L. Hemke. He completed his doctorate in wind conducting at Michigan State University under Kenneth G. Bloomquist and John L. Whitwell. He served as Assistant Director of Bands at The University of Akron (OH), and prior to that as Director of Bands at Albion College. With over 200 band arrangements, transcriptions and compositions to his credit, he has had works performed by a variety of performers and ensembles, including Louie Bellson, Wynton Marsalis, Anita Baker, and the Akron Symphony Orchestra. He has had both transcriptions and original compositions performed at both MENC and CBDNA conventions. His music is published by Dorn Publications, Santa Barbara Music Publishers, and Great Works Publishing. As a saxophonist, he has performed with the Akron Symphony Orchestra, the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra, the Chicago Bears Jazz Band, Natalie Cole, The Temptations, The Spinners, The Four Tops, Ray Charles, Diane Schuur, Robert Goulet, Red Skelton, Ed Ames, the Rockettes, the Ringling Brothers Circus, Mitzi Gaynor, Hal Linden, Jerry Vale, Patti Page and over 20 other headline acts. Dr. Golemo is an active guest conductor and adjudicator, and holds memberships in the College Band Directors National Association, the National Band Association, Iowa Bandmasters Association, Pi Kappa Lambda Music Honorary, Phi Kappa Phi Academic Honorary, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Phi Beta Mu Bandmasters, and is an honorary member of both Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi.
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Chapter News Steinbrenner Donates to New Ohio State Band Complex by Brian Clark ΚΚΨ Eta Chapter Ohio State University
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he Ohio State University Marching Band as well as the Eta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi and the Chi Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma ended the year 8999 receiving excellent news Ohio State had been working on a :EL million stadium renovation includ3 ing a F million band room for the marching and athletic bands The athletic department which has long been a supporter of the band contributed nearly 8 million to the project enough to build the outer shell to house the band It fell to the College of the Arts and the marching band along with our chapters alumni and “good friends” of the band to raise the rest of the money and to cover any cost overruns At our pregame Skull Session on November :E the OSUMB introduced its : F million benefactor to the public: “The Boss ” George Steinbrenner George Steinbrenner’s New York Yankees have their AAA affiliate the Clippers in Columbus and he has a box in OSU’s Schottenstein Center Steinbrenner made the donation in the name of his wife Joan Zieg Steinbrenner a graduate of OSU who grew up in Co3 lumbus The facility now officially the Joan Zieg Steinbrenner Band Center is expected to be completed early this year It will feature 88 999 square feet on two floors and the actual re3 hearsal room size will be more than doubled from 8 899 square feet to F 999 square feet Joan Zieg Steinbrenner has long been a fan of the band and music program at Ohio State Eta and Chi both presented the Steinbrenners with several gifts including a marching band jacket several sets of practice grays and other OSU band merchandise Eta and Chi will each have a small space for storage in the new complex and space for display in the complex as well They and the band expect to move into the new facility by the end of the school year
est service projects that the chapter has ever had But this was not a project that was only worked on for one week by the chapter Iota Pi’s involvement in WASBE started one year prior to the conference Chapter members attended meetings of the San Luis Obispo WASBE Organizing Committee in order to work as closely as possibly with the school and the community in mak3 ing this international conference a major success Iota Pi also worked closely with their sponsor and past president of WASBE William V Johnson This allowed for greater involvement in the conference and the opportunity for chapter members to meet the legendary musicians of wind music Iota Pi also ex3 tended its involvement in the university and the community by playing a major role in this conference Iota Pi kept themselves extremely busy throughout the week They opened the week by hosting a beach barbecue for the California State University Intercollegiate Wind Orchestra with the help of brothers and sisters from CSU Fresno (Iota Alpha KKPsi Eta Omega TBS) After the fun evening of food bon3 fires games and socializing the work had to begin The week became a time of set changes and hosting which were vital to the smooth operations of an international conference The two biggest undertakings that Iota Pi had was to be the overall host to each of the sixteen bands and ensembles that were visiting Cal Poly Each performing group had their own setup instrumentation and needs for their performance (along with their own language!) and Iota Pi was there for them Chap3 ter members set up residence and considered the band office a second home (isn’t it always?!) that week to make sure that operations were running smoothly and that the bands had ev3 erything they needed Due to the dedication of these brothers the city of San Luis Obispo and thousands of visitors were to hear some of the greatest music ever written for wind bands Now that WASBE is WASbe Iota Pi looks back on one of the most wonderful crazy busy stressful and fun weeks that the chapter has ever had and knows that every moment was worth it Iota Pi was able to extend their band service to a whole new level and by participating extended the reaches the goals and the ideals of the fraternity to band members throughout the world
Iota Pi Helps Make WASBE a Success
Celebrating LF Years of Broth3 erhood
by Alissa “Bueller” Aune ΚΚΨ Iota Pi Chapter California Polytechnic State University
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lfred Reed Frederick Fennell These are the big names of our passion our livelihood our fun and our music These two men along with hundreds of other composers educators and musicians were on hand for the ninth international confer3 ence of the World Association for Symphonic Bands and En3 sembles (WASBE) The conference took place from July F to July :: in San Luis Obispo California The majority of the con3 ference took place at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) San Luis Obispo So who else would they call on for help but the brothers of Iota Pi 3 Kappa Kappa Psi? Brothers returned from their summer vacations to face one of the larg3
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by Amy Wells and Sara Patrick University of Michigan
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n :P8F the United State’s economy was riding high the Great Depression had not yet begun World War I was still the war to end all wars and the trial of the century was State of Ten3 nessee vs Scopes for teaching evolution in the classroom On June :8 :P8F under the direction of Robert Campbell twenty dedicated band members at the University of Michigan founded the thirteenth chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi: Nu Since the be3 ginning Nu has continued to grow in brotherhood and share the love of music through service The year 8999 commemo3 rated Nu’s seventy3fifth year as a chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi
and Nu planned a celebration of epic proportions Last fall Nu hosted a banquet and golf outing including at3 tendance at a University of Michigan football game an event open to all Nu members and alums The brothers of Nu were very excited by the opportunity to not only celebrate seventy3 five years but also to meet some of their extraordinary alumni The memories collected from Kappa Kappa Psi are the kind that are never forgotten and seventy3five years has obvi3 ously created several changes for the Nu Chapter Hearing sto3 ries of Nu from the past was not only entertaining but also informative and educational One major change that Nu has undergone since the mid3sev3 enties is improved relations with Lamdda the Tau Beta Sigma chapter at the University of Michigan In fact writing an article about Nu without including Lambda seems rather incomplete The two chapters have worked toward better joint relations and the sisters of Lambda are incredibly proud of Nu’s achieve3 ment of seventy3five years To show support and congratula3 tions the sisters of Lambda threw Nu their own surprise ban3 quet last month The brothers unsuspectingly thought that the traditional last meeting (end of the year banquet) was going to be held at a local pizza house as usual However the sisters had something quite different in mind The sisters each contributed a portion of the meal and created a lovely feast at the band hall After showing up at the pizza place the still clueless broth3 ers were led to the real feast Each brother was escorted to his/ her seat by a lovely sister of Lambda and given a red carnation the official flower of Kappa Kappa Psi The year 8999 proved to be one of continued growth for both Nu and Lambda not only in brotherhood and sisterhood but in service as well The chapters both inducted large MEC classes of thirteen and twelve respectively and the future of both organizations both jointly and separate looks promising We are growing daily in the bond through the love of music that unites us all The seventy3fifth anniversary is a very excit3 ing addition to the saga of Nu and the future lies ahead like a blank page ready to be filled through continued commitment to bands
This Is How to Do a Road Trip! by John Easterling ΚΚΨ Zeta Beta Chapter Howard Payne University
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s part of their Membership Education Program the 8999 ME Class of the Zeta Beta chapter at Howard Payne Uni3 versity visited the ΚΚΨ/ΤΒΣ National Headquarters in Stillwa3 ter Oklahoma The seven prospective members were Nat Anders Nick Brown David Crow John Easterling Tim Groves Scot McPhetrige and Michael Mebane Their trip began on Frlday February G and they headed first to the Oklahoma Baptist University Campus where they visited the Epsilon Zeta chapter of ΚΚΨ It was here that many of the native Texans had their first encounter with snow; there was just enough to go sledding down the backstairs of the dormi3 tory on their jackets After having breakfast with the Epsilon Zeta chapter and selling them some of the world famous Dublin Dr Peppers as their class fundraiser they loaded back into their cars and headed north to Stillwater They arrived at Stillwater
in the early afternoon and headed directly to the National Head3 quarters While at Stillwater Station the seven prospective members toured the offices and helped to re3box file and organize the records in order to create more room and clean up the storage area They also visited the Alpha chapter of KKY and saw the National Shrine Having sacrificed their lunch to the cause of Kappa Kappa Psi they were treated for their hard work at Es3 kimo Joe’s which was well worth the wait After dinner they loaded back up and headed back to Southwest Oklahoma State University where they visited the Gamma Phi chapter and at3 tended a basketball game After the game they stayed at the home of Southwest District President Adam R Mewhorter where they helped him put together a packet to be mailed to the chapters in the Southwest District On Sunday February I the prospective members attended a local church service before loading up and making the eight3 hour drive home to Brownwood When the arrived they kissed the sweet ground and then all headed out to work on their projects for membership education
You Never Know Until You Try by Stephanie Money TBS Epsilon Beta Chapter Texas A & M3Commerce
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ur chapter has only fourteen members and we never thought we even had a chance at winning any awards Many of us assumed that because some awards were on the national level there would be many other chapters much more qualified to win these awards than ours In fact our president wasn’t sure about our chances and didn’t even tell the chapter about these awards “I thought it would be a great surprise to the chapter if we won and if we didn’t…well it wouldn’t mat3 ter because no one would have known except for me ” said Presi3 dent Kim Shuffield Because no one but Kim knew about our submissions we were completely stunned when we heard the first award for national outstanding chapter announced at last year’s Southwest District Convention Kim wrote extensive papers on all of the work we have done She carefully detailed every part of our submissions leaving absolutely nothing out no matter how obscure a project may have seemed Most of us looked across at each other thinking that there was another chapter just like us Each time we were announced for each award we all spontaneously jumped from our seats with ex3 plosions of high3pitched screaming This will certainly be a new tradition for future presidents of our chapter to uphold We will always turn in applications for these awards and never underestimate ourselves again again If these award applications had never been turned in we would have never known what an impact we can have on Tau Beta Sigma and we wouldn’t have experienced the fantastic surge in pride we have in our chapter With these honors the chapter as a whole gained a much higher level of confidence in our3 selves which will only help us to continue to grow in the fu3 ture &
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A Joint Statement by the representatives of Tau Beta Sigma and Sigma Alpha Iota
“We believe Tau Beta Sigma and Sigma Alpha Iota fill important roles on the many campuses where chapters of the two fraternities exist, or will exist. We discourage mutual exclusivity of membership and disavow the existence of any national policy requiring such exclusivity. “We believe that each group recognizes its own inability to fill the other’s role, yet we acknowledge in each other similarity of purposes. Mutual cooperation will aid in the attainment of our respective goals.”
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AU BETA SIGMA, National Honorary Band Sorority, is a fraternal organization operating exclusively in the field of college and university bands. The motto, “Tau Beta Sigma for Greater Bands,” refers to our primary purpose of serving bands. While Tau Beta Sigma chapters focus on their respective band programs, an important part of our vision is the idea of promoting band music as an integral part of the American cultural experience In addition to serving bands, TAU BETA SIGMA encourages the advancement of women in the band profession and promotes and enriches an appreciation of band music through recognition, leadership development and the education of its members. TAU BETA SIGMA was founded on March 26, 1946, and currently has active chapters on more than 195 campuses. After more than fifty years of existence, over 38,000 band students have been initiated into TAU BETA SIGMA. The privilege of membership in TAU BETA SIGMA is offered to outstanding members of the band who have demonstrated musical achievement, leadership and an enthusiastic approach to band activities. All active members of the Sorority must be college or university students who are actively participating in the band programs. Membership in TAU BETA SIGMA also provides the opportunity for exceptional personal development and lifelong friendships. The National Programs of TAU BETA SIGMA include the National Intercollegiate Band and the National Commissioning Program. These activities have given numerous students the opportunity to work with renowned composers and conductors from around the world. Since their inceptions in 1947 and 1953, respectively, the projects have heightened the awareness and added to the repertoire of original band literature. The highest honor bestowed by Tau Beta Sigma is the Outstanding Service to Music Award, which recognizes women who have made a distinctive contribution to bands through outstanding musicianship, composition or direction. TAU BETA SIGMA is a member of the Professional Fraternity Association.
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IGMA ALPHA IOTA, International Music Fraternity, is a Greek fraternity for women in music. Membership is for persons interested in the academic discipline of music in accredited colleges and universities. SIGMA ALPHA IOTA organizes its group life specifically to promote excellence and achievement in music. Founded in 1903, SIGMA ALPHA IOTA is the oldest and largest music fraternity for women. Presently there are over 89,000 initiated members, with approximately 300 college and alumnae in United States. The purposes of the fraternity include perpetuating the highest standards of music among the women students of colleges, conservatories, and universities; furthering the development of music in America and throughout the world; giving inspiration and support to SIGMA ALPHA IOTA members; developing the cultural and organizational life of its members; and adhering to the highest standards of citizenship and democracy in school, community, and fraternity life. A college member is one who has been initiated after having met the requirements for eligibility: to be a regularly matriculated student in a school where a chapter is located and to have demonstrated a sincere interest in music and in the purposes of SIGMA ALPHA IOTA, to be enrolled or have completed at least one course in music, to have a faculty recommendation, and to have excellence in scholarship and musical ability. Participating in SIGMA ALPHA IOTA gives members the opportunity to make a difference in the world. College and alumnae chapters support their music departments and their communities. Places worldwide receive musical help through the fraternity’s “People to People” program. Similarly, SIGMA ALPHA IOTA Philanthropies, Inc. supports the members through its many scholarships, loans, and grants. Chapters offer members the opportunity to participate in performances, educational experiences, service work, social activities, and leadership responsibilities...all through their lives. SIGMA ALPHA IOTA honors composers, conductors, musicians, and authors-both male and female-who have contributed to the world in the field of music by making them Friends of the Arts, National Arts Associates, or National Honorary members. SIGMA ALPHA IOTA is a member of the Professional Fraternity Association.
Goal Setting: A Blueprint for Success by Derrick Mills Kappa Kappa Psi Chapter Field Representative When your chapter plans its future events, several factors must be considered in order for them to be a success. Will these events benefit your chapter? Will they benefit your band program? These questions should be vital in deciding the future course of your chapter. Many chapters do the same programs or service projects every year and as a result, members lose interest in maintaining active membership. It is important to have annual events and service projects, but remember also that exploring new and exciting projects can stimulate all members of the chapter from the new initiate to the graduating senior alike. One easy way to start fresh is to develop specific goals for the chapter. Developing goals for your chapter is not an easy task. You must decide what is the primary focus of your chapter. Serving college bands must be a high priority in order to have a successful chapter. When developing these goals, start simple. Break goals down into short-term and long-term for effectiveness. Short-term goals should be easily attainable. For example, designing and completing a service project is a start. If you write this down as a goal and, more importantly, check off this goal when it’s completed, then everyone can feel how productive your chapter has been. Long-term goals should should take more time to acieve and involve all chapter members. An example of such a goal is “improving service to the band program.” Such a goal will require all members, including sponsors and directors of bands, working together on a variety of projects. As chapter members, you should solicit assistance from band directors so they can guide you in a direction that is beneficial for everyone involved. A goal of this magnitude cannot be taken likely. Towards the end of your school term, take a look at your list of goals. Have you accomplished all your short term goals? Have you developed a foundation to complete the long-term? A checklist can determine if your chapter has been productive or has wasted time and also serves as a simple gauge to show how effective your leadership of your chapter has been. Developing goals cannot only help your chapter, but can assist you in your own personal endeavors.
Incorporating short- and long-term goals can be a very effective blueprint toward your success and that of your chapter.
On the Road Again by Dollie McDonald Tau Beta Sigma Chapter Field Representative “Venturing out,” “headin’ down the highway,” “leaving on a jet plane!” These are phrases you can use to round your chapter up to attend various events that are offered by Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma. Many chapters are great about making sure there is at least one person in attendance at a workshop, convention, or a Stillwater workday. However, there are some chapters and individuals that see no need to participate in these enlightening adventures. One main argument is that many feel that their primary purpose is to serve the band – which it is. So they feel they can serve the band to their best ability by staying at home and not spending the time or money going elsewhere. Taking care of your band as well as chapter operations is vital to your chapter, but that is just one aspect of membership in Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi. The advantages of traveling to other chapters include meeting very cool people, seeing other places, and educating yourselves on how to improve your weakest areas at home by observing how other chapters do things. Even more important is an added bonus in that you may even develop your leadership skills, meet people that could help you in your future career, and witness camaraderie at its finest. Traveling to chapter leadership conferences, conventions, or neighboring chapter rituals is not a “must.” As a matter of fact, it is not even a requirement for national recognition. Let me leave you with this analogy: participation in fraternity and sorority activites is like a college degree. A degree is not a prerequisite to success in life, but obtaining one can only help you and will certainly not hurt you. Participation in fraternity and sorority functions is not a requirement for you to be a successful member, but these activities will only help point you into the right direction and encourage you to keep on going!!
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Make New Friends, but Keep the Old... by Anne Gardner ΤΒΣ/Omega University of Arizona Photos by Dawn Farmer ΤΒΣ Western District Vice3 President for Colonization/Membership
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t seems impossible to believe it, but at one point, I was a part of a Brownie troop in the Girl Scouts of America. Troop #344 met weekly at a building called “the Hacienda,” in the desert near Tucson, Arizona, to learn new things that would help us as we grew and experienced the world. Never in my life did I think that I would see the Hacienda again after I left the Girl Scouts, but a project with the Omega chapter of Tau Beta Sigma led me back there—this time as a teacher and not a student. This past semester (fall 2000), the Activities Committee of the Omega chapter cooperated with our local Girl Scouts to help them earn their music badge. We formed several different “stations” according to instrument (including flags for color guard demonstrations) to which different troops
fight song, “Bear Down Arizona.” After all the troops had been through each station, everyone gathered in the large outdoor amphitheater, and the chapter led all of the troops in an enthusiastic rendition of “Bear Down Arizona,” complete with sign language. But the teaching was not over just yet. The troops formed a circle with the Omega chapter and joined hands, then taught us the lyrics to the Girl Scout song so we could sing along with them: “Make new friends, but keep the old, one is silver and the other’s gold. A circle’s round, and has no end, (L to R) Anna Fuller, Sara Bernadette, and that’s how long Angela Roy give a performance demonstration on I want to be horn and trumpet. your friend.” The Girl Scout activity not only helped these special girls get their music badges, but also helped some discover a new talent that they may not have known they possessed. A few of these girls may decide that, as women, they want to dedicate their lives to music. In singing those simple lyrics of the Girl Scout song, I could not help but take pride and delight in bringing music to these young girls, reflect on the memories of my days as a Brownie, and to proudly look at my fellow sisters from Omega and be reminded of the bond in which we are linked. The bond of sisterhood in Tau Beta Sigma is a strong one and is indeed “a circle that has no end.”
Molly Moore shows one of the Girl Scouts how to properly hold a clarinet
rotated. Each station had two or three chapter members who talked about their particular instrument, how to blow into it to make a sound, which keys to press to make the different notes, and anything else of interest to the girls. We answered questions and gave a playing demonstration, and then the girls had the chance to try out each instrument. Only fifteen minutes of time was allotted for each station before the troops had to switch, but it was enough time for all the girls to be able to try everything. By the end of the day, each of the girls had a chance to play a flute, clarinet, horn, trumpet, saxophone, and trombone, learn how to spin a flag, and in one special station, learn the music, lyrics, and sign language symbols for the University of Arizona’s
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(L to R) Gabriel Gibbons, Jessica Hanna, and Alicia Lindner pose with one of the Troops at the trombone station.
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s Tau Beta Sigma continues to set new records in mem3 bership several chapters have met the challenge “to put :99S into your recruitment program insuring that all qual3 ity band members are also Tau Beta Sigma members ” The “Go for the Gold” program was designed to motivate growth in all chapters regardless of size Several chapters have reached new heights and you national representatives com3 mend you all on a great year The following chapters brought home the gold in fall 8999! Chapter Games: Gold 8 Psi
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University of Arkansas (FES) 8E to GE members
Theta Phi
Hampton University (G9S) I to :F members
Alpha Xi
Bowling Green University (FPS) HG to FE members
Delta Phi
Texas Lutheran University (HIS) F to :G members
Band Games: Gold : Psi Zeta Alpha
University of Arkansas (:IS) GE of a H9H3member band Illinois State University (:LS) GH of a 8I93member band
Zeta Omega Univ of Missouri Columbia (:LS) GF of a 8IF3member band Gold 8
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Texas Lutheran University (89S) :8 of a I93member band
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Bowling Green University (H8S) FE of a :EH3member band
Tau Beta Sigma TRIBUTES From Leeann Jones Wieser in honor of Kay Manship Wilson
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# From Wava Banes Henry in honor of all ΤΒΣ and ΚΚΨ chapters
$1,000.00
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the Chapter Leadership Award Finalists for the :PPP3899: Kappa Biennium Kappa Psi Nu University of Michigan Omicron West Virginia University Upsilon University of Cincinnati Alpha Omicron Texas Tech University Alpha Omega University of Pittsburgh Beta Psi Kent State University Beta Omicron Arizona State University Gamma Phi Stephen F Austin St University Delta Gamma Univ of Missouri at Rolla Zeta Beta Howard Payne University Eta Omicron James Madison Univ Iota Pi Cal Poly State University Kappa Beta Clemson University Kappa Delta NW Missouri State University Lambda University
Tau Beta Sigma
of Michigan Rho Indiana University Chi Ohio State University Psi University of Arkansas Omega University of Arizona Alpha Xi Bowling Green State University Alpha Omega Florida State University Beta Gamma University of Texas Austin Epsilon Epsilon Kutztown University Zeta Delta University of Kansas Eta Alpha Syracuse University Eta Phi Vanderbilt University Theta Lambda Auburn University Theta Phi Hampton Univ
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The Forrest Gump Style: How To Be a Leader Without Holding an Office by Kirk Randazzo National VP for Colonization/Membership Kappa Kappa Psi
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hen most people recall the film Forrest Gump, they chuckle and think of a lovable little guy who was not too smart, but incredibly lucky. But when I claim that Forrest Gump was also an incredible leader, those chuckles usually turn into fits of uncontrollable laughter (as some of you may be experiencing right now). However, I honestly believe that we all can learn important leadership lessons from Forrest Gump, and this article is designed to explain three. These lessons can be referred to as the “Three A’s of Leadership”: Ability, Attendance, and Attitude. I affectionately refer to these lessons as the Forrest Gump Style of Leadership. We all possess special abilities and talents that we use daily. For the members of Kappa Kappa Psi these abilities include musicianship, but they do not stop there. The first “A” of leadership is to use your Abilities to motivate others. Forrest Gump’s best ability was running. This talent won him a scholarship to the University of Alabama, where the nottoo-smart-but-incredibly-lucky guy received a college education. In Vietnam, his ability to run saved the lives of several members from his unit and ultimately earned Forrest the Congressional Medal of Honor. If you do not believe these are examples of leadership, let me provide one more. Remember the scene where Forrest runs across the country three times? By the end of that trip he has several people running behind and when he finally stopped, they all waited patiently for words of wisdom. If we look beneath the humor of this scene, there is an incredible leadership lesson. Good leaders are able to use their abilities and talents wisely. Forrest Gump did not have an elected office, but he was still able to motivate others to follow his steps by only operating within his ability. The lesson is simple: lead through your ability. Too often we try to imitate others when we lead, and this sends confusing messages to people. Instead, we should look within ourselves, focus on our own abilities, and use those talents to motivate other individuals. The second “A” of leadership is Attendance, and this is an area in which individuals without (or those with) elected offices can be the most effective leaders. When Forrest is first learning how to catch shrimp in Louisiana, he is incredibly
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unsuccessful, catching boots and license plates instead of fish. Most people would probably have given up, but Forrest persisted in seeking shrimp, day after day. When other fishermen had given up and docked their boats, Forrest was still out working. As chance would have it, a hurricane struck, and all of the docked boats were destroyed, leaving Forrest alone to harvest all the shrimp. In Kappa Kappa Psi we often provide service to bands that others do not want to do, such as moving equipment. It would be very easy to just give up and dock the boats, so to speak. However, we lead by showing up day after day to perform those tasks and provide that service. The lesson here is that attendance is beneficial. Although we may wish we were somewhere else, it is important that we show up on schedule and provide the service we took an oath to provide. The final “A” of leadership is Attitude. Attitude has such a tremendous impact on leadership that it cannot be emphasized enough. Have you ever watched an individual who constantly complains? Negativity usually breeds contempt. When we see people constantly complaining, we want to get as far away as possible. However, when people are excited and enthusiastic about what they do, it generates excitement within us and often causes us to change the way we view the world. Forrest Gump possessed an incredibly positive attitude. Remember the scene in the army barracks when recruits are assembling their rifles? Forrest finished first, and the drill sergeant claimed that he had set a company record. Forrest’s response was not a routine “yes, sir,” but a shout: “YES, DRILL SERGEANT!” Another example of Forrest’s positive attitude occurs when he speaks to Lt. Dan after Vietnam. Initially, Lt. Dan is skeptical about Forrest’s becoming a shrimp boat captain, but Forrest’s optimism changed the way Lt. Dan viewed the world. When, ultimately, Forrest is married, Lt. Dan shows up with “magic legs” and a more positive outlook. The lesson here is that attitude can be everything! Our actions as Fraternity members are seen by other band members. If we are constantly negative, then others will not want to join the Fraternity, and could even be influenced to think negatively about bands in general. However, if we are always excited and enthusiastic about everything we do (especially the mundane tasks), then we will inspire others and change their views. Whatever attitude you project, people will notice. Good leaders recognize this fact and work to inspire others through a positive attitude, even when they are having a bad day. These three examples should convince you about Forrest Gump’s leadership abilities and that you are NOT required to have an office or committee chair or any other official position to be an effective leader. The Forrest Gump Style of Leadership can be employed by anyone at anytime. It can inspire and motivate other people to achieve more and, like Forrest, be the best they can be.
Charles Hass Gamma Pi ΚΚΨ Contributed by Deb Eakins
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harles William Hass was ecstatic about having been transferred to the San Francisco Bay Area.He had a home with scenic views on San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Island and a good job as an engineer with Federal Express, and was making new friends. But on the night of Saturday, January 27, all that ended horribly when the 27-year-old Hass was stabbed to death by robbers outside a West Oakland store. In addition, one of his new friends was seriously wounded, police said. Charles was born May 18, 1973 in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, and grew up in Zionsville, Indiana (just outside of Indianapolis). A trombone player, he entered Purdue University in 1991, where he double majored in industrial engineering and English. As a vibrant member of the Purdue “All American Marching Band,” he was initiated into the Gamma Pi chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi during his first year at Purdue. Charles was very involved in Purdue bands and the Fraternity, holding numerous leadership positions. Following graduation, he maintained his involvement in the Purdue bands, serving as a board member of the bands alumni organization. Although bands marked Charles’ time at Purdue, he also spent a semester in Europe pursuing studies abroad. Charles served as North Central District President (1995-1996), and as a charter member and officer of the North Central District Alumni Association. He worked to create personal connections between chapters – to move the district beyond policy and toward more fellowship between chapters. In his various home communities following graduation, he continued to serve actives as an unofficial advisor to the Alpha Beta chapter at Butler University in Indianapolis, and the Delta Sigma chapter at the University of Texas at Arlington. Charles had many interests outside of bands and Fraternity, including wine tasting, reading and discussing books, enjoying coffee and long chats with friends, and dancing. Anyone who met Charles understood that his every interest and inclination led toward gathering
friends together, and adding to his and others’ friendship circles. Whether through music, dining, or going out on the town, Charles wanted to meet many people and actually get to know them. Brothers and sisters nationwide continue to mourn the loss of this model brother and friend to all. His short life had a far-reaching effect, and the organizations dearly miss him.
Eric Moats Omicron ΚΚΨ Contributed by Kelly Hooper
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ric Moats grew up in Morgantown, West Virginia. He attended college at West Virginia University, majoring in interior design. His college days were filled with love for music and the band programs. He was an active member of the Mountaineer Marching Band for five years, promoting leadership and motivation through his actions. His dedication to the bands prompted Eric to join the Omicron Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi. His fraternal brotherhood was expressed quietly and effectively. One could always rely on finding a friendly smile from Eric. In April of 1998, Eric took alumni status, as he would soon venture on a new journey. In December 1998, he graduated from West Virginia University. He found a job locally and was engaged for a 2001 wedding. Although Eric was not active in the chapter he was still able to attend events hosted by Kappa Kappa Psi routinely. On January 26, 2001 brothers were shocked to learn the sad news of Eric’s passing. Eric had recently moved to Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, for a new job in interior design. While in his apartment building Eric was caught in a disastrous fire caused from a neighbor’s abuse to inhalants and drugs. His life has ended, but his memories and impact on others is vivid and cherished. We will all miss his smiling face and the life that he brought to others. ... Continued
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Dr David E Miller Omicron ΚΚΨ Contributed by Deb Eakins
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r. David E. Miller, D.O., 48, of Bidwell died Saturday, February 24, 2001, in Covington, Kentucky. He was a life member of the Omicron chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi. He was a physician for Holzer Clinic, where he was the former medical director of occupational medicine. Dr. Dave, as he was affectionately referred to by brothers across the nation, was a graduate of West Virginia University and the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. He was a member of West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine Society, American College of Physicians executives, and the Sports Car Club of America. He was a charter member of the NEDAA of Kappa Kappa Psi. Born June 3, 1952 in Covington, he was a son of Ida Grace Parsons Miller of Nitro, West Virginia, and Waverly Lee Miller of Lexington, North Carolina. In addition to his parents, he is survived by children, David Eric Miller and Jessica Lynn Miller, both of Bidwell; a brother, Dr. Keith Miller, DDS, of Blueridge, Va.; four sisters, Karen K. (Norman) Balmer of Ridgefield, Conn., Cheryl D. McKown of Nitro, Lisa G. (Greg) Rich of Kingston, N.C., and Kimberly J. Miller of Columbus; and three nieces and four nephews.
Mary T Morris Omicron ΚΚΨ Contributed by Deb Eakins
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ary Teresa McGinnis Morris, 39, of Houston, formerly of Elkview and Eleanor, West Virginia, died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2000. She was born in Grafton, West Virginia, was a graduate of Liberty High School, Clarksburg, West Virginia, and received degrees in chemistry and nursing from West Virginia University and a master’s degree from Marshall University. She was a former employee of CAMC, Memorial Division, the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department, West Virginia State AIDS Network, St. Francis Hospital, Union Carbide, Putnam Primary Care Center and was medical director of Union Carbide, greater Houston area. She was a member of the Omicron Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Band Fraternity and a member of the WVU Alumni Band.
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She is survived by her husband, Michael James Morris; daughter, Katy of Houston; mother, Rose McGinnis of Clarksburg; sisters, Jackie Cottrill and Stephanie Loar of Clarksburg.
Will Hancock Eta Zeta ΚΚΨ Compiled from press accounts
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n Saturday, January 27, 2001, a plane crash near Byers, Colorado, took the lives of ten men: eight associated with Oklahoma State University’s basketball program, and the plane’s pilot and copilot. One of the eight was Will Hancock, who was in was in his fifth year as coordinator of media relations in the Oklahoma State University athletics department. The son of Bill Hancock, director of the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament, and Nikki Hancock, Will attended high school in suburban Kansas City and graduated from the University of Kansas in 1991. Choosing to follow in his father’s footsteps, Will moved up the ladder quickly, working as Assistant Sports Information Director at Evansville, sports information director at Arkansas-Little Rock, and Director of Communications at the Midwestern Collegiate Conference in Indianapolis. You couldn’t attend a Final Four without seeing Will and his younger brother, Nate, working with photographers. Bill often turned up in Oklahoma State’s football press box or basketball press room. In what must have been the high point of their professional careers, father and son worked together last fall at the Sydney Olympics. He is survived by his mother and father; his brother Nate; his wife, the former Karen Horstman; and the couple’s daughter, Andie, born Nov. 16, 2000.
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t’s a boy! Tau Beta Sigma Vice President for Special Projects Lisa Croston and NAA Board Chairman Dale Croston are pleased to announce the birth of their first child, Jared Macdonald Croston (7 pounds, 12 ounces; 21 1/2 inches), at 11:06 p.m., Monday, March 5. Mother and baby are doing fine; father’s condition is unknown, but he is believed to be stable although dazed.
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enneth Crain (Iota Upsilon/ΚΚΨ) serves in the U.S. Navy as an operations specialist (soon to be a 3rd class petty officer) and is currently on a six month cruise aboard the destroyer U.S.S. Stump (DD978), out of Norfolk, Virginia. So far he has been to Spain and Greece and writes that “it has been fun to see the world.” He is now seeking an audition with the U.S. Navy Band. During his four years at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana, he majored in music and played in the “Pride of McNeese” Cowboy Marching Band, symphonic band, pep band, clarinet choir, chamber ensemble, and composed music. He joined ΚΚΨ in the fall of ’96 and served as chapter vice president in the fall of ’98. He also served as second tenor section leader in the Heritage Choral, and composed a serenade for four-part female voices for the Beta Chi chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota. On his return he plans to write a symphony for band, dedicated to the fraternity and the founding fathers. His dream is to follow in the footsteps of Mozart, Barber, Debussy, and Hindemith.
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ary Janell Brown was Number 2 on the roster of the Beta Kappa Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma, installed on May 17, 1967. She served as Chapter Vice President that first year (at Mississippi Southern College as it was known then.) She was one of the few female brass players in the marching band, playing tuba. Before her retirement, she was junior high band director for many years. Her daughter Emily Aycock first heard about Tau Beta Sigma at a ΤΒΣ reunion at Mississippi State Band Clinic when she was only a preschooler. She sometimes went to MidWest Band and Orchestra Clinic with her mother and met ΤΒΣ alumnae.
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Emily of course attended USM and played French Horn in the “Pride of Mississippi” Marching Band. She naturally joined the Beta Kappa Chapter at the University of Southern Mississippi. And at her initiation ceremony, her mother pinned her own pin from 1957 on her. Emily said that she remembers feeling “full of pride” at that moment. How many more ΚΚΨ and ΤΒΣ legacies are there out somewhere, with their stories (and photos!) just waiting to be shared?
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want to encourage all brothers and sisters who are able to attend this year’s National Convention. Just by being there you are taking your chapter and personal involvement with our organizations to a higher level. Make the most of this opportunity to share ideas, get involved, and meet as many people as you can. A National Convention is a time to learn more about Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma, strengthen your leadership skills, and take what you have learned back to your chapter. Use this experience to build the best possible organizations to support our bands and music. By doing our best to strengthen our university’s programs we impact the future of music programs at all levels Ask yourself some questions: How does your chapter make a difference outside your university’s program? How do we make a difference in the high school programs and community bands? What difference do we make to the world of music and the arts? The answer to all these questions is just by doing the best you can with the basic ideals of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma every day for the rest of your life. Share your respect for music with as many people as possible for as long as possible. The NAA hopes you will take advantage of the programs we offer to support both chapter projects and chapter representation. Soon the NAA will also be offering support for education in the form of scholarships. Our goal is to become an organization that both Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma can rely on to insure their continued growth and success. Go back to your chapters and help us help you. Make sure your candidates are learning about the NAA. Get involved in your chapter’s alumni chapter, make a big deal over your members who are seniors, and, most of all, work hard to keep every member involved from their membership oath until their kids are in the chapter and beyond. That is how we will keep Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma strong and music in our schools. Dale Croston NAA Director
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KAPPA KAPPA PSI NATIONAL OFFICERS
TAU BETA SIGMA NATIONAL OFFICERS
President Dr. Michael Golemo, Music Hall-Room 103, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, 515/294-0394; mgolemo@iastate.edu
President Karon Miller, 201 Rabern Ct #726, Belton, TX 76513, 254/933-8712; DKM@tbsigma.org
Vice President for Colonization & Membership Kirk Randazzo, Dept. of Political Science, 303 S. Kedzie Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Ml 48824, 517/355-3406; randazzok@aol.com Vice President for Programs Mike Osborn, 317 Becket #4, Brighton, MI 48116, 810/ 220-2997; osbornmi@pilot.msu.edu Vice President for Student Affairs Jerome Jackson, 223 Stegall Rd, Piedmont, SC 29673, 864/947-5579; jerome.jackson@mail.furman.edu Vice President for Professional Relations Al Sergel, 241 Fine Arts, Northwest Missouri State University, Mar yville, MO 64468, 660/562-1794; Asergel@mail.nwmissouri.edu Immediate Past President Scott Stowell, 2413 Bayshore Blvd #505, Tampa, FL 33629, 800/637-5410x6531; GATORSCOT@aol.com Board of Trustees Kenneth Corbett, Chair; Andrew Mullin, Vice Chair; Robert Fleming; Mike Golemo; Melvin Miles, Jr.; Scott Stowell
Vice President for Colonization & Membership Sylvia Halbardier, 4118 Hunters Glen, San Antonio, TX 78218, 210/599-8734; sylvia1985@aol.com Vice President for Special Projects Lisa Croston, 1410 E. Virginia, Stillwater, OK 74075, 405/743-2263; atbs@okstate.edu Vice President for Communications & Recognition Kathy Godwin, 315 S. Third, Apt. B, Lafayette, IN 47901, 765/742-5075; keg@tbsigma.org Professional Relations Officer Dr. Johnnie Vinson, 132 Goodwin Music Building, Auburn Univ., Auburn, AL 36849-5421, 334/844-3178; vinsojb@auburn.edu NIB Coordinator Debbie Baker, 410 Ridgemont Dr., Fayetteville, GA 30215, 770/461-4257; tbsdebbie@aol.com Board of Trustees Patsy Hejl, Chair; Debbie Baker, Vice Chair; Karon Miller; Cathy Miles; Kathy Rodeffer; Wava Banes Henry; Janet West Miller; Sue Robash Carr; Deborah Kaplan; Leeann Jones Wieser
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Midwest Michelle Kincheloe, 9082 E. Mansfield Ave., Denver, CO 80237, 303/770-2943; enviromtch@aol.com
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North Central Lisa Neff, 5295 East Knoll Ct, #817, Cincinnati, OH 45239, 513/821-9924; lisalyn@tbsigma.org
Northeast Deb Eakins, 437 Western Ave., Morgantown, WV 26505, 304/599-6887; Deakins@wvu.edu Southeast Chris Haughee, 5456 Summerland Hills Cir, Lakeland,FL 33813-6357, 813/626-770; chaughee@hotmail.com Dr. Rod Chesnutt, 1490 Boll Oaks Dr, Starkville, MS 39759, 662-325-2713; rchesnutt@colled.msstate.edu Southwest Brent Cannon, 805 Heaton St., Carthage, TX 75633, 903/693-2864; brentcannon@yahoo.com Dustin Seifert, School of Music, Eastern New Mexico Un i v e r s i t y, Po r t a l e s , N M 8 8 1 3 0 , 5 0 5 / 5 6 2 - 2 6 7 1 ; DustinSeifert@enmu.edu Western Brad McDavid, 2517 NE 134th St., Seattle, WA 98125, 206/543-7383, bmcdavid@u.washington.edu Paul Patterson, 4733 Lomina Ave., Lakewood, CA 90713, 562/627-1128, paul.patterson@marriott.com
Northeast Maisha Davis, 8142 Harold Ct #2-A, Glen Burnie, MD 21061, 410/969-2868; nedcounselor@tbsigma.org Southeast Cindy Lasso, 10661 SW 108th Ave., #3F, Miami, FL 33176, 305/270-7821; CLasso22@aol.com Southwest June Bearden, 5917 75th St, Lubbock, TX 79454, 806/794-8060; jbearden@Frenship.k12.tx.us Kristen Karrh, 300 E. Roundgrove Rd. # 1412, Lewisville, TX 75067, 214/488-8266; kkarrh@coppellisd.com Western Kimbi Fye Sigle, 1625 N. Thorne Ave., Fresno, CA 93704, 559/264-2152; kimbi@tbsigma.org
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