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A Final Challenge by Derrick Mills
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by Derrick Mills ΚΚΨ Chapter Field Representative
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Over the last two years, I have visited and met with most of our chapters and many of our brothers throughout the country. I have learned a great deal from each of you. I know that I will carry this experience of being your CFR for the rest of my life. Through my visits I have learned many life lessons that I feel have made me a better person. I have particularly enjoyed seeing our diversity first hand. It has been fun to see and hear the different approaches that you all take towards serving your band. The ultimate goal that all of you have is making your bands better. Throughout my two years, I have talked with Col. Bonner about our diversity and the challenges that you face, and we always see common problems that all of you have in your chapters. The only difference is the approach and the way that you handle those problems. Col. Bonner has suggested many times that these dilemmas would make a great article for The PODIUM. So for my last article, I have compiled a small list of some of the common problems that I have noticed or that many of you have expressed to me.
• Clashing leadership styles. Many people ask me what to do about this. Chapter officers or members have many different ways to solve a problem or situation within a chapter. I always suggest that the chapter brings all of the valid points and concerns about the situation to the next business meeting. Having an open forum to discuss the business of the chapter is always the best way to handle these problems. It is not fair to your fellow brothers if only a few individuals are deciding everything the chapter does.
• Individual personality conflicts. This is always a tough situation. Just always remember that we are brothers, and that first and foremost binds us together. In a setting as close as we are all in, not everyone will always get along.
That is a common occurrence in being in such a diverse organization as we are. If you are having individual problems between each other, always remember that it is essential that it doesn’t become a chapter problem. When the problem comes to critical levels, find someone within the chapter or university to mediate the situation. This type of problem will not go away unless it is dealt with.
• Band Service Projects. Some chapters have paid staff that will do much of the labor for band service projects.
Always remember that participation in the band is the greatest service you can provide. The next best service you can render is a positive attitude. We all know that band members are really good at complaining, but participating in a positive way will rub off and make a great impression, especially on the younger band members.
• Getting Chapter Sponsors more involved in chapter activities. This is a very challenging subject and a tough situation. Communication is always vital to getting your sponsor to attend your events. Make sure that you give your chapter sponsor ample advance notice. If your band director is your sponsor, try to talk to him/her during office hours about how meaningful their attendance at a event would be.
These are just some of the topics discussed in my visits over the past two years. As a final word of advice I strongly encourage you to remember that, when things go bad in your chapter, or you have questions, just simply ask! Get as much information to deal with a situation as you can. Realize that everything is not going to be perfect, even in a chapter that’s good. Most importantly, being humble in dealing with challenges and problems is a sign of maturity and growth. } Forms On line! Forms On line! Forms On line! Forms On line! Forms On line!
By now all chapters should have re ceived their copies of the new Chap ter Operations Handbooks contain ing the latest revisions to all forms required by the Na tional Headquarters But did you know that many of these are available on line as Microsoft Word© “on screen fill in” forms? That’s right! You can download the form and “fill it in” on your computer then print a copy to send to Headquarters! No messy handwriting (except signatures) required! What’s more it will even automatically calcu late the amount of money (if any) to send along with it! The following are now available at www kkytbs org/ forms html: ΚΚΨ Chapter Personnel Update ΚΚΨ Initiate Registration Form ΤΒΣ Chapter Personnel Update ΤΒΣ Initiate Registration Form Chapter Summary Report Honorary Membership Form Supply Order Form
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President
Kirk Randazzo, Dept. of Political Science, 303 S. Kedzie Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Ml 48824, 517-3553406; randazzok@aol.com
Vice President for Colonization & Membership
Mike Osborn, 4089 Hampton Ridge Blvd., Howell, MI 48843; 517-548-0464; osbornmi@pilot.msu.edu
Vice President for Programs
Debra Eakins, 437 Western Ave, Morgantown, WV 26505, 304599-6887; deakins@wvu.edu
Vice President for Student Affairs
Anthony E. Roscoe, 631 Woodward Ave, McKees Rocks, PA 15136-3117, 412-771-1748; wedge@kkpsi.org
Vice President for Professional Relations
Dr. Rod Chesnutt, Band Hall, Hardy Street, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762; 662-325-2713; rchesnutt@colled.msstate.edu
Immediate Past President
Dr. Michael Golemo, Music Hall, Rm 103, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, 515-292-0685; mgolemo@iastate.edu
Board of Trustees
Andrew Mullin, Chair; Scott Stowell , Vice Chair; Kenneth Corbett, Robert Fleming; Mike Golemo; Melvin Miles, Jr., Kirk Randazzo.
TAU BETA SIGMA NATIONAL OFFICERS
President
Sylvia Halbardier, 4118 Hunters Glen, San Antonio, TX 78218, 210-599-8734; sylvia@tbsigma.org
Vice President for Colonization & Membership
Deborah Baker, 410 Ridgemont Dr., Fayetteville, GA 30215, 770-461-4257; tbsdebbie@aol.com
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Kathy Godwin, 315 S. Third, Apt. B, Lafayette, IN 47901, 765742-5075; keg@tbsigma.org
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Kimbi Sigle, 1625 North Thorne Ave,Fresno, CA 93704, 559264-2152; Kimbi@tbsigma.org
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Dr. Johnnie Vinson, 132 Goodwin Music Building, Auburn Univ., Auburn, AL 36849-5421, 334-844-3178; vinsojb@auburn.edu
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Dana Swanson, 428 Donelda Lane, Rockford, IL 61102, 815968-3951; danas@uic.edu
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Patsy Hejl, Chair; Debbie Kaplan, Vice Chair; Karon Miller; Stacy Sabraw; Alan Harriet; Wava Banes Henry; Janet West Miller; Sue Robash Carr; Leeann Jones Wieser; Sylvia Halbardier
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Midwest
Michelle Kincheloe, 9082 E. Mansfield Ave., Denver, CO 80237; 303-770-2943; enviromtch@aol.com Al Sergel, 241 Fine Arts, Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO 64468; 660/562-1794; asergel@mail.nwmissouri.edu
North Central
Dr. Malinda Matney, 350 Briarcrest Drive #159, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104-6764;734-761-3864; mmatney@umich.edu
Northeast
Marie Burleigh, 1807 N. 23rd St., Clarksburg, WV 26301, 304624-6827; marie.burleigh@mail.wvu.edu John Laverty, 402 Crouse College, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY 13244-1010; 315-443-5751; jmlavert@syr.edu
Southeast
Chris Haughee, 5456 Summerland Hills Cir, Lakeland,FL 33813-6357; 813-626-770; chaughee@hotmail.com Warren Duncan, Band Cottage,Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL 36088; 334-727-8325
Southwest
Brent Cannon, 1807 Oak Ridge, Lindale, TX 75771, 903570-0208; brentcannon@yahoo.com Danny George, 10106 Technology Blvd West #12, Dallas, TX 752204359; 214-459-1575; dan.george@ey.com
Western
Brad McDavid, 23717 2nd Ave West, Bothal, WA 98021; 206543-7383; bmcdavid@u.washington.edu Paul Patterson, 4749 Lorraine Dr., San Diego CA 92115; 619583-1790; paul.patterson@marriott.com
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Midwest
Ed Elsea, 2629 Woodstone, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901, 573686-8965; elsea@bootheel.net
North Central
Lisa Neff, 5295 E Knoll Ct, #817, Cincinnati, OH 45239, 513541-9924; lisalyn@tbsigma.org
Northeast
Maisha Davis, 8142 Harold Ct, #2-A, Glen Burnie, MD 21061, 410-969-2868; nedcounselor@tbsigma.org
Southeast
Cindy Lasso, 5500 SW 77 Ct, Apt 216, Miami, FL 33155, 305275-0539; cindy@tbsigma.org
Southwest
June Bearden, 5917 75th St, Lubbock, TX 79454, 806794-8060; jbearden@Frenship.k12.tx.us Kristen Karrh, 300 E. Roundgrove Rd. # 1412, Lewisville, TX 75067, 214-488-8266; kkarrh@tbsigma.org
Western
Kris Wright, 6925 N. Nanini Dr, Tucson, AZ 85704, 520-2291258; kketurah@yahoo.com
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