• KKPsi Announces Another New Colony
• Positions Open at National HQs
• Chapter Summary Reports Deadline June 1
• Music Education Majors: Attention!!

1.  Kappa Kappa Psi Announces TWO New Colonies!

The National Headquarters has received two new colony applications from Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio and East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee.

a.  Central State's ensembles include Wind Ensemble, Basketball Band, and Marching Band.  Director of Bands & Sponsor:  Professor Brian Millsapp  -  bmillsapp@csu.ces.edu or millsapp@sbcglobal.net

b.  East Tennessee State University has the following ensembles:  Concert & Symphonic Bands, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Marching Band, & Basketball Band.  The Director of Bands is Professor Roxanne M. Haskill - haskill@etsu.edu and the Colony Sponsor is Dr. David Champouillon - champoui@mail.etsu.edu.  Colony President for ETSU - Anthony Parnther etsukky@hotmail.com

Please extend a welcome to our new  colony members.  We hope you offer help & encouragement as they begin the colony process! 

2.  Want to Work at KKPsi & TBS National Headquarters?

We have two staff positions now open at the National Headquarters. 

For the graphics editor/journalism/computer layout major who aspires to publish magazines and work in a hi-tech environment, the National Publications Manager position may be for you!  Responsibilities include preparing manuals and forms for publication on-line and on the Membership Resources CD-ROM; graphics design work for fliers and other documents; and design, layout, & production of The PODIUM, our national magazine.  Experience in PageMaker, Word, Excel and Photoshop on a MAC platform required.

We also have an opening for our Membership Services Assistant, so if you want to help serve all members & chapters, consider this!  We need someone who can handle secretarial/receptionist duties; data entry; printing cards, shingles and certificates; and working on a variety of administrative responsibilities daily.

The National Councils are inviting interested KKPsi & TBS members & alumni to apply, so if you would like to be considered, please send your resume & three references to KKPsi & TBS National Headquarters, PO Box 849, Stillwater, OK, 74076 or fax to 405.372.2363.  We will continue to accept your applications until the position is filled.

3.  Chapter Summary Report Deadline Approaching!  Due June 1, 2004…Don't Delay

by Michelle L. Kincheloe, National Vice President for Programs

The Chapter Summary Report provides the National Council and Headquarters key chapter leadership information, academic dates for your college/university, chapter finances, band and chapter demographics as well as a summary of your chapter activities during the academic year. Your chapter sponsor's endorsement / signature is required!

Chapter Presidents and Officers…Plan now to complete this document and submit it for your sponsor's signature to ensure it gets in the mail before the end of the school term. The form is found on the Kappa Kappa Psi / Tau Beta Sigma National Website at: http://www.kkytbs.org/forms.html.

What Is In It For You:
Your Chapter…Remains eligible for National (and many district) Awards.
Your District…Focuses on proactive activities rather than tracking each chapter down to get your paperwork in on time.
Responsibility…It's just the right thing to do for yourself, your chapter, and this fraternity!

Thanks to all of you in advance for getting your Chapter Summary Report filled out, signed by your Sponsor, and in the mail to the National Headquarters!

4.  Music Education Majors!!!  Looking for Graduate Assistantship Opportunity?  Check this out!

[editor's note:  Mr. Dowden from Northwestern State University in Louisiana specifically was interested in getting the word out to KKPsi & TBS members about the educational opportunities at his school.  I hope this proves helpful to our members!]

Northwestern State University of Louisiana invites interested prospective graduate students to apply for the Master of Music in Music program for the Fall 2004 semester.  This program at NSU is structured to provide flexibility in order to meet the needs and interests of all graduate students.  Although the degree’s primary focus is music education, students are allowed a great deal of latitude in choosing the direction they wish to take for their graduate study.  Instruction by outstanding faculty is available in:  music education, performance, conducting, music history, pedagogy, and music technology.

Graduate Assistantships are awarded to qualified candidates with regular admission status and based upon interview/audition. Assistantships of up to $10,000 may be comprised of a stipend, tuition waiver (out-of-state), and additional music scholarships.  All graduate assistantships are based on a workload of 20 hours per week.

Interested persons may complete the online request for information online at www.nsula.edu/inquiry.  Visit the Creative & Performing Arts – Music website at www.nsula.edu/music for a downloadable preview of the Master of Music Graduate Student Handbook that details courses, faculty, and other points of interest.

NSU remains excited about receiving your information request.

Sincerely,

Luke Dowden

Assistant Director of University Recruiting for Graduate & Adult Studies

Northwestern State University

800.327.1903

318.357.6000 (direct line )

318.357.5567 ( fax )

dowdenL@nsula.edu

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

Please ensure widest possible delivery to all chapters, colonies & members in your respective districts!  

The idea of this electronic newsletter is to be able to quickly and efficiently send out information to every individual member.  Therefore, it is up to the District Leaders to designate someone to be responsible for forwarding on to the chapters or Chapter Presidents in their district.  Once the Chapter Presidents have the newsletter, please ensure every member of your chapter receives it!  Unfortunately, I regularly talk to chapters members who have do not received NewsNotes On-Line.  Please help us to communicate to the individual member!

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

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