Kappa Kappa Psi
& Tau Beta Sigma
Electronic Newsletter
Volume 2, Number 13
June 6, 2001

IN THIS ISSUE:

Please check the National HQs website at http://www.kkytbs.org/nib.html for updates.

Congratulations to all who have been selected!

2. Delta Chi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi Reactivated at Southern Arkansas University by Mike Osborn, National Vice President for Programs

Brothers,
On behalf of the National Council, it was my distinct pleasure and honor to be able to serve as the Installing Officer this weekend as Kappa Kappa Psi reactivated the Delta Chi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi, Chapter Number 118 at Southern Arkansas University. The reinstallation took place on Sunday, June 3 on the campus of Southern Arkansas.

The advising chapter, Theta Phi, from Henderson State University performed an excellent Ritual of the Third Degree.

Attending the Ritual and Ceremony were several Brothers from chapters across the Southwest District including: Delta Delta, Eta Nu, and Epsilon Theta, along with the advising person, Danny Mejia (past SWD Treasurer),and Chapter Sponsor J. P. Wilson (past SWD President). We were also joined by current SWD President Burt Daigle, SWD Member at Large Jason Kellison, and finally Derrick Mills National Chapter Field Representative.

Please join us in congratulating this outstanding addition of 16 Brothers to our to our Brotherhood. You can send your greetings to:

J.P. Wilson, Delta Chi Chapter Sponsor (jpwilson@saumag.edu) and
Billy Vess, Delta Chi Chapter President (billy_vess@yahoo.com)

AEA

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

3. Reserve Your KKPsi & TBS 2001 National Convention T-Shirt!!!!!

We are placing a large order for the 2001 National Convention T-Shirt! The T-shirt flier will be sent in your confirmation packet next month. Our Webmaster & Publications Manager, Mike McMurtrey has also posted the information on the National HQ's web site at http://www.kkytbs.org/2001natconv.html; the front of the flier is posted as an image on the convention web page, and the order form is a downloadable PDF. While we plan to have a limited number available at the convention for sale, we cannot guarantee everyone will be able to purchase one on site. If you are fairly sure you are going to want to have one, please place your order with us as soon as possible!

4. REMINDERS

1. Important websites for National Intercollegiate Band, the 2001 National Convention, and general information:
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

2. DEADLINES:
a. National Convention Registration; no later than June 8, 2001 to avoid late registration fees.
b. Hotel Reservations; no later than June 8 to qualify for convention rate at the Omni Bayfront Hotel. You may call them at 361-887-1600 to reserve your room. Rooms will be tight at the convention hotel, so please don't reserve more rooms than you really need. If you cancel a reservation later on, you may be keeping another brother or sister from staying at our hotel. Also, if you are booked into the Omni Marina in an overflow basis, just be advised that the Marina is a very similar tower, with comparable features and quality, and is less than one block from the Bayfront.
c. 2002 National Intercollegiate Marching Band tour to the French Riviera; The touring company will be locking in travel rates for those who are going within the next 10 days. Until they do make the reservations block, it is still possible to sign up. If you have questions, please call or email the National HQs immediately.

3. Reserve your Chapter Display and Market Place Table Now! Tables are going fast and we only have a limited number of tables left! You may download the application for a table at the National Convention website (listed above)! Applications will continue to be accepted on a first-come first-serve basis. Check out the application form for details and if any questions, contact the National HQs.

4. We have a new jewelry vendor: Burr, Patterson, & Auld. The Burr, Patterson, & Auld (BPA) representative will be attending National Convention this summer, so bring your questions and ideas to present to him. Until BPA is geared up to produce our jewelry inventory, the HQs is handling 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.


ATTN: District Governors/Counselors/Officers/Chapter Presidents...Please ensure widest possible delivery to all chapters & members in your respective
districts! All NewsNotes On-Line issues are available on-line at http://www.kkytbs.org/newsnotes.html.

Many thanks,

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