Kappa Kappa Psi
& Tau Beta Sigma
Electronic Newsletter
Volume 2, Number 11
May 11, 2000

IN THIS ISSUE:

• New Kappa Kappa Psi Chapter Installed
• Kappa Tau Chapter/KKPsi Installed at University of South Florida
• REMINDERS

1. Theta Eta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi Reactivated at the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky
by Michael Osborn,National Vice President for Programs

Kappa Kappa Psi Brothers, It was my distinct pleasure and honor to be able to serve as the Installing Officer this weekend as Kappa Kappa Psi reactivated the Theta Eta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi, Chapter Number 199 at the University of Louisville. The reinstallation took place on Sunday, April 22 on the campus of the University of Louisville. The advising chapter, Epsilon Xi, from Miami University performed an excellent Ritual of the Third Degree.

Attending the Ritual and Ceremony were over 50 Brothers and Alumni including the Theta Eta Chapter Sponsor, Dr. Greg Byrne, Members of Epsilon Xi (Miami University), Upsilon (University of Cincinnati), Theta Epsilon (University of Kentucky), Iota Mu (Kentucky State University), Theta Zeta (Ashland University), Alpha Beta (Butler University), Eta, (Ohio State University), Beta Rho (University of Toledo), and Beta Psi (Kent State
University). Also present were Alumni from Epsilon Xi, Theta Epsilon, and Sigma (Ohio Northern University), Malinda Matney, advising person and NCD Governor, current NCD Officers: Rod Whiteman (President), Tucker Ranft (VP for Colonization and Membership), Nick DelleCave (VP for Programs) and past NCD Officers, Ryan Akers(VPCM) and Scott Mackey (VPP). Sisters of the Gamma Rho Chapter at Eastern Michigan University, Eta Zeta at the University of Kentucky, and Theta Psi at the University of Louisville were also present at the Installation Ceremony and reception that followed.

Please join us in congratulating this outstanding addition to our Brotherhood. You can send your greetings to:
Adam Kik, Theta Eta President (adamkik@hotmail.com)
Dr. Greg Byrne, Theta Eta Sponsor (gpbyrn01@gwise.louisville.edu)

AEA

Michael K, Osborn
National Vice President for Programs
Life Member, Zeta Epsilon Chapter, Michigan State University

2. KAPPA TAU CHAPTER INSTALLED AT UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA

The Kappa Tau chapter of KKPsi was installed at the University of South Florida on April 13. Seventeen new members were admitted to the fraternity.
Further details will be posted as they become available. Congratulations to this new chapter!

3. REMINDERS

1. We have a new jewelry contract and Burr, Patterson, & Auld. Until they are geared up to produce our jewelry inventory, the HQ ishandling as many orders as we can fill with our remaining inventory on hand. If you have jewelry needs, please contact Debbie or Dixie at the HQs.

2. Important websites for National Intercollegiate Band, the 2001 National Convention, and general information & forms:

http://www.kkytbs.org/nib.html --NIB

http://www.kkytbs.org/natconv.html --National Convention

http://www.kkytbs.org/newsnotes.html --General Information from all NewsNotes On-Line issues

http://www.kkytbs.org/forms.html -- Forms you may need

3. DEADLINES:

a. Chapter Summary Report due to National HQs; postmarked no later than June 1, 2001

b. National Convention & Hotel Reservations; no later than June 8, 2001 to qualify for convention rate and avoid late registration fees.

c. There are still a few openings available for the 2002 National Intercollegiate Marching Band tour to the French Riviera next year. If you have questions, please email the National HQs.

Many thanks,

Lt Col Alan Bonner, USAF (Ret.)
National Executive Director