Kappa Kappa Psi
& Tau Beta Sigma
Electronic Newsletter
Volume 4, Number 7
February 27, 2003

IN THIS ISSUE:

• TBS & KKPsi Announce Chapter Leadership Award Finalists!!!
• National Convention Information

1. TBS Chapter Leadership Award Finalists
by: Kimbi Sigle - Tau Beta Sigma - National VP for Communication & Recognition

Tau Beta Sigma is pleased to announce the Chapter Leadership Award Finalists for the 2001 - 2003 biennium. These chapters have provided outstanding service to their band programs, their sisterhood and their communities as well as meeting every deadline during the last two years. They were selected by the national council based on their Chapter Summary Reports and Fall Activity Reports.

These 12 chapters are nominated for the Grace and A. Frank Martin Chapter Leadership Award which will be presented at National Convention in Norfolk, VA. July 22-26, 2003.

Beta - Texas Tech University
Xi - West Texas A & M University
Psi - University of Arkansas
Gamma Omega - University of Pittsburgh
Delta Xi - University of Missouri, Rolla
Epsilon Epsilon - Kutztown University
Epsilon Omega - Morgan State University
Eta Alpha - Syracuse University
Eta Gamma - Boston University
Eta Delta - Howard University
Theta Theta - Henderson State University
Theta Lambda - Auburn University

Congratulations to all!!

2. KKPsi Chapter Leadership Award Finalists
by: Deb Eakins - Kappa Kappa Psi - National VP for Programs

Kappa Kappa Psi proudly announces the 2001-2003 Chapter Leadership Award Recipients. Each biennium, outstanding chapters are selected by the National Council of Kappa Kappa Psi for the Chapter Leadership Award. The Chapters selected for this award will be interviewed by a committee responsible for selecting the recipient of the William Scroggs Founder's Trophy at the National Convention held in Norfolk, Virginia July 22 - 26, 2003.

In order to be eligible for this award, Chapters must meet all report and fee deadlines as well as demonstrate excellence within the ideals of the Fraternity. Content of the reports are reviewed in determining the final selections. The following chapters of Kappa Kappa Psi have provided musicianship, leadership and brotherhood in outstanding ways and are to be congratulated for their efforts:

Beta - Montana State University
Gamma - University of Washington
Lambda - University of Arkansas
Nu - University of Michigan
Omicron - West Virginia University
Alpha Omicron - Texas Tech University
Beta Omicron - Arizona State University
Zeta Beta - Howard Payne University
Iota Pi - Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Kappa Beta - Clemson University
Kappa Delta - Northwest Missouri State University
Kappa Mu - University of Georgia

3. District Convention Information!
by Dixie Mosier-Greene, National Headquarters Office Manager & Membership Services Coordinator

National Conventions are coming up soon. Be sure to read the " Convention Monograph" which is now on the National Headquarters website at http://www.kkytbs.org/forms.html. This document is full of information about how chapters and colonies should participate in their District Convention. Nearly every district has all of the information about their respective district conventions posted on their individual websites. Check it out!

Don't forget your Membership Card!

ATTN: District Governors/Counselors/Officers/Chapter Presidents...

Please ensure widest possible delivery to all chapters, colonies & 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 L. Bonner, USAF (Ret.)
National Executive Director
Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma
National Band Fraternity & Sorority
http://www.kkytbs.org