Kappa Kappa Psi
& Tau Beta Sigma
Electronic Newsletter
Volume 5, Number 3
October 13, 2003

IN THIS ISSUE:

• TBS Announces New Chapter at Utah University
• KKY Announces new District Governor
• KKY & TBS Welcome Three New Colonies

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1. Tau Beta Sigma welcomes Omicron to the TEAM!!
by Kimbi Sigle, National Vice President for Special Projects

The Omicron chapter at the University of Utah was installed on October 5, 2003 by Kimbi Sigle, National Vice President for Special Projects. Wava Banes Henry and Kris Wright, Western District Counselor, were in attendance as Tau Beta Sigma welcomed the newest active, associate and honorary members to our TEAM. Honorary members included Scott Hagen -Director of Bands, Eric Peterson - Assistant Director of Bands, and Carla Ray - Band Secretary. The Omicron chapter installation was witnessed by many sisters, brothers and prospective members from Utah State University, Northern Arizona University, Fresno State and the University of Arizona. The Western District Council was represented by Anne Gardner WD President, Marisa "Mystik" Garcia WD VPSP, Erica Hudson WD VP Sec/Treas and KKPsi WD MAL Nick "NeWton" Chitwood.

A very special thanks to Dawn Farmer for serving as the colony advisor and to the Omega chapter at University of Arizona for their role as the advising chapter.

Please join TBS in welcoming the first new chapter in the Western District since 1990. You are encouraged to send congratulations to Omicron at the following address:

Tau Beta Sigma
268 Gardner Hall
1375 East Presidents Circle
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
omicron@tbsigma.org
(801) 581-7177

2. Kappa Kappa Psi Announces New Midwest District Governor TIM GREENWELL
by Michael Osborn, KKY National President

Brothers,

I've recently appointed Tim Greenwell, Assistant Band Director at Center High School in Kansas City, Missouri, to be one of our two new Midwest District Governors. As Past National President of KKPsi, Tim brings a vast wealth of experience to his position and is already making his presence felt throughout his district. Currently he is in his eleventh year with the Center School District in South Kansas City, Missouri. Having held a variety of positions within the district over the years, his current assignment includes assistant director of bands, social studies teacher, student government association advisor, color guard/dance line/winter guard coach, and is a member of the leadership team - all at Center High School.

I know that you will share in my excitement in welcoming him to our leadership family. You can reach him easiest by e-mail at tgreenwell@center.k12.mo.us.

AEA,

Michael Osborn
National President
Kappa Kappa Psi

3. KKY & TBS Announce Three New Colonies!!!

The National Headquarters has just received applications for three new colonies! What a great week! Information for each follows, and please do extend a welcome to our new colony members and offer help & encouragement as they begin the colony process!

KKY - University of Arkansas - Ft Smith.
State school; enrollment about 6,200; Symphonic Band, jazz band, basketball band. MENC.
DOB: Charles Booker, Jr: cbooker@uafortsmith.edu; 479.788.7536
Sponsor: DOB & Jack Jackson, DOB of Band Activities
Colony President: Brad Martin
12 Colony Members

KKY - University of West Georgia; Carrollton, GA
State school; enrollment about 10,000; jazz band, wind ensemble, marching band, & basketball band
DOB & Sponsor: Dr. Douglass Overmier: dovermie@westga.edu; 770.836.4332
Colony President: Jason Kennedy
12 Colony Members

TBS - University of West Georgia; Carrollton, GA
State school; enrollment about 10,000; jazz band, wind ensemble, marching band, & basketball band
DOB & Sponsor: Dr. Douglass Overmier: dovermie@westga.edu; 770.836.4332
Colony President: Felicia Simmons
8 Colony Members

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