Kappa Kappa Psi
& Tau Beta Sigma
Electronic Newsletter
Volume 3, Number 2
September 7, 2001

IN THIS ISSUE:

• Tim Lautzenheiser Letter to the National Chapter
• Last Chance to Register for the 2002 National Intercollegiate Marching Band
• Tau Beta Sigma Communication Program Announced
• Download Forms from HQ's Website

1. A Personal Letter from Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser to KKPsi & TBS National Chapter

September - 2001

To the Members of KAPPA KAPPA PSI and TAU BETA SIGMA:

Believe it or not the summer is complete and the new school year is well underway. Undoubtedly you are "back in action" and working at full capacity asyou juggle the responsibilities of academia, band, and personal lives...or perhaps they are all ONE IN THE SAME.

Prior to leaving on this next speaking tour, I wanted to extend my heartfelt THANK YOU to EVERYONE for your wonderful reception and many kind wordsduring our time together at the National Convention in Corpus Christi last July. Those of you who attended will remember the various problems I encountered in getting to you (compliments of Mother Nature’s wrath resulting in airline cancellations), but alas BAND PEOPLE ALWAYS RISE TO THE OCCASION and your extraordinary hospitality and fantastic response certainly compensated for any inconvenience in travel. (Even Miguel, the state trooper and former trumpeter, was willing to bend the rules on my behalf!)

On my office wall are two cherished and meaningful documents that read: HONORARY MEMBERSHIP to: Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma. Thank you, and I mean: THANK YOU!

I would be remiss if I did not extend a special vote of appreciation to the members of Kappa Kappa Psi for the humbling recognition: "The Distinguished Service To Music Award." It is proudly displayed "center stage" in my parents’ home, for none of this would have happened without their love and support throughout my college years. They love it!

Over the twenty-plus years of traveling around this nation, I have enjoyed magnificent experiences, memorable occasions, and I have met many fantastic people, HOWEVER our time together will always stand out as a highpoint in my professional career and personal life.

If there is anything I can do to repay the many favors owed, PLEASE do not hesitate to contact me. The debt board rests heavily in your favor. (1-800-233-7846)

With best wishes and sincere thanks, I remain,

Tim Lautzenheiser

Attitude Concepts for Today

STRIKE UP THE BAND!!!

Ed. note: Dr. Lautzenheiser was a featured speaker at the 2001 National Convention in Corpus Christi in July. He gave three spectacular presentations,in spite of having to drive all night from Houston and no sleep! He generated an incredible amount of energy among all of the attendees with his enthusiasm. He asked that I pass along his gratitude to the Fraternity & Sorority by way of including his letter in this issue of NewsNotes On-Line.

2. Last Chance to Register for the 2002 NIMB -- DEADLINE October 1, 2001

Any member of the Fraternity or Sorority (Active, Conditional, Associate, Honorary, or Alumni) may still register to go on the French Riviera Tour next June/July of 2002, but the registration deadline is October 1, 2001. Gateway cities have been established and you will have your choice of departure from Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Kansas City, Missouri; Denver, Colorado; or New York, New York. I've attached a Word document of the last email bulletin sent out Aug 24th to all who have registered for the NIMB. It provides complete details as we have it at this point.

For more details on the tour, go direct to: http://www.kkytbs.org/nimb.htm Once you are on that page, scroll to the bottom, and you can download the registration form. We have 44 signed up to go and can still take a few more. If you have any questions please call or email Lt Col Alan Bonner, National Executive Director, at 800-543-6505 or hqned@kkytbs.org.

3. A day for Tau Beta Sigma communication!

Please check out the attached flyer by Kimbi Sigle, TBS National Vice President for Communications & Recognition. The flyer announces a new communications initiative for all members of the Sorority and encourages all to be more pro-active in communicating ideas or concerns up the chain. It also states a goal to take some action every Tuesday of every month!

4. Need a Form or Application? Get it ON-LINE!

The National Headquarters Staff receives many calls asking for Fraternity or Sorority Forms of all kinds. All forms required by the National Headquarters (including those in the Chapter Operations Handbooks) and many other publications are available in PDF (Portable Document Format) form. PDFs can be viewed and printed from many different platforms with the page layout and typography of the original document intact, but in order to view and print PDFs, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. Acrobat Reader is available free from Adobe's web site. Directions are available on our download page!

If you have not looked though the National HQ's Website lately, and you need a form, please check the following URL address:

http://www.kkytbs.org/forms.html

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.

There are a number of new leaders in the fraternity & sorority, so please help me make sure I have all the appropriate, correct email addresses. If you notice one is in error, I would appreciate your letting me know!

Many thanks,

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