From the President’s Corner by Kirk A. Randazzo ΚΚΨ National President
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o far the 2002-2003 academic year has been extremely productive for Kappa Kappa Psi. I want to update you all on some of the exciting events and programs being developed. Probably one of the most important events involves the hiring of a new Chapter Field Representative. Please join me in welcoming Adam Cantley as our Sixth CFR. Adam is an alumnus from the Omicron Chapter at West Virginia University. He brings a wealth of experience, having served in several capacities, including Northeast District President.The National Council is excited about Adam joining our team, and I hope you all give him warm welcomes when he visits your schools. Since the 2001 National Convention in Corpus Christi,Texas, strategic planning has become a fraternal “buzz word.” In aneffort to build upon the wonderful foundation developed in Corpus Christi, I created two task forces to research various aspects of Kappa Kappa Psi.The first chaired by Vice President for Student Affairs Tony Roscoe, examined how fraternal policies and programs impact students and focused on our efforts in colonization, membership education (including candidate education and continuing member education), and the Chapter Field Representative position.The second, chaired by Vice President for Professional Relations Rod Chesnutt, examined the Fraternity’s interaction with, and relationship to, college band directors. This group’s discussion focused on such topics as director participation and active involvement in Kappa Kappa Psi, the changing nature of collegiate band programs, fraternal relations with professional music associations, and student perceptions of college band directors. I asked both Tony and Rod to submit a report to me in January, and the information they provided is extremely interesting and thought provoking. The National “strategic planning team,” which consists of the National Council, Board of Trustees and Executive Director, will discuss these reports and their recommendations at our strategic planning session in February. Several items from these reports will become topics of discussion for various strategic committees at the 2003
National Convention in Norfolk, VA. This brings me to the National Convention in Norfolk. At the winter Council meeting in January, we met at the convention hotel and toured the facilities. Let me just say… WOW… this convention is shaping up to be one of the best, ever. Our meeting facilities are fantastic and we will be using all the space available. As such, the Council has several events planned for convention, including a reunion of Past National Presidents, a reunion of Chapter Field Representatives, and several musical experiences. Additionally, we are offering educational sessions on leadership development, the Ritual, strategic planning at the chapter level, and musicianship. Finally, we have built in “free time” so that everyone has an opportunity to tour the Norfolk/Virginia Beach area. If you have not started making plans to attend the National Convention already, let me encourage you to do so now. The Council needs your help in developing our longterm strategic objectives, and the seminars will provide you an opportunity to gain valuable knowledge which you can bring back to your chapter. All in all, the convention in Norfolk will be dynamic and you certainly do not want to miss out. }
Boh Book Reprinted Bohumil Makovsky: The Guiding Spirit of Kappa Kap- pa Psi, by Kappa Kappa Psi Life Members Steven C. Nelson and Richard C. Dugger, has been reprinted in a new, second edition. This new edition contains additional information and a complete list of citations. Copies will be available at District Conventions, but you can order yours directly from National Headquarters for only $10, which includes shipping and handling. Send check or money order for $10 to: Boh Book ΚΚΨ/ΤΒΣ National Headquarters P.O. Box 849 Stillwater, OK 74076-0849
The PODIUM, Spring 2003—7
