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Closing Out 2015-2016 Announcements & Reminders

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Brothers:

As we close out another school year, I want to share this friendly reminder with all of our outgoing and incoming chapter officers, active members, sponsors, and directors.

1. Initiate Registration Form – Please complete and submit all fees and paperwork associated with your Initiate Registration Form. This should be submitted within 30 days of initiation. Late fees apply to chapters who do not submit within the appropriate time. Remember that this form cannot be processed if you do not submit a copy of the signed summary page along with payment.

2. Officer & Chapter Update – If you have held elections that have not been reported, please complete this form as soon as possible so that National Headquarters has accurate contact information for your chapter leadership. If you have not yet started your Chapter Summary Report, please check that you officers are listed correctly before beginning the CSR.

3. Chapter Summary Report – This report is due by June 1st. Please begin working on this document now and remember to give time for sponsor and director approval prior to June 1st. We recommend completing this form prior to the end of finals week.

4. Graduating Senior Report – This reports allows us to document graduating seniors and provide recognition to them for their service to college bands. Graduating Seniors receive a one-year complimentary membership in the Kappa Kappa Psi Alumni Association if the chapter submits this form.

5. Officer Transition Meeting – The National Council encourages all chapters to hold a transition meeting between outgoing and incoming officers. Many discipline issues occur as a result of a lack of institutional knowledge of the larger fraternal responsibilities of the active chapter including reports and dues. Outgoing officers please take time to review these responsibilities with your successor. Set your chapter up success in the coming year.

6. National Programs – The National Council encourages all chapters and members to review the national awards and scholarships which can be found at kkpsi.org under the Programs tab. Due date for applications and nominations is July 1st. If you have specific questions, contact Vice President Krcatovich at mkrcatov@kkpsi.org.

If you have any questions, please let us know.

AEA,

Evan L. Thompson
National Vice President for Colonization & Membership
Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity
evan@kkpsi.org

Installation of Nu Pi at the University of Illinois at Chicago

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Brothers:

I’m pleased to announce the installation of the Nu Pi Chapter (#328) at the University of Illinois at Chicago. This is the fifth installation of the biennium.

The Mu Delta chapter at Western Michigan University served as the advising chapter and NCD Governor Jason Mlady served as the colony adviser. Many thanks to these brothers for their service and leadership!

Active and alumni members from Nu, Gamma Pi, Kappa Chi, and Mu Delta attended the initiation and installation. Director of Bands, Dr. José Riojas and NCD Governor Jason Mlady were also in attendance.

Mr. Marco Krcatovich, National Vice President for Programs, served as the Installing Officer.

The chapter is electing and installing new officers in the next few days. We will send out new contact information once we have it so that everyone can send congratulatory notes to our new brothers.

Congratulations to Nu Pi! Welcome to the brotherhood!

AEA,

Evan L. Thompson
National Vice President for Colonization & Membership
Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity
evan@kkpsi.org

Installation of Nu Omicron at the University of New Haven

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Brothers:

I’m pleased to announce the installation of the Nu Omicron Chapter (#327) at the University of New Haven. This is the fourth installation of the biennium.

Multiple chapters served as participants in the ritual degrees throughout the colonization process. Active and alumni members from the following chapters attended the installation and assisted with initiation: Alpha Epsilon, Alpha Omega, Delta Omicron, Epsilon Nu, Eta Rho, Lambda Nu, Theta Beta, and Theta Upsilon

Current NED Council members in attendance: President Kylie Wolfe, Vice President Shanon Rubin, and Member At Large Emily McPeake. Past NED Officers included: Vice President Emily Quinlisk, Historian/Alumni Liaison Alex Finkel, and Secretary/Treasurer Howard Kalfus.

Mr. Eric Morson, Board of Trustees Member, served as the Colony Adviser and Installing Officer.

The chapter is 32 members strong. The elected officers of the Nu Omicron Chapter are:

President: Christopher Zygmunt
Vice President of Membership: William Belke
Vice President of Projects: Leah Myers
Secretary: Nikolas Decker
Treasurer: Justin Pelletier
Historian: Christopher Jenis
Parliamentarian: Melissa Bannon
Sponsor: Chad Cooper
Director of Bands: Jason DeGroff

Please send notes of congratulations to the Chapter President Christopher Zygmunt at czygm1@unh.newhaven.edu.

Congratulations to Nu Omicron! Welcome to the brotherhood!

AEA,

Evan L. Thompson
National Vice President for Colonization & Membership
Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity
evan@kkpsi.org

2016-2018 Chapter Field Representatives Announcement

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Brothers:

The National Chapter Field Representative Program began in 1992 to provide a vital link between Active Members and the National Fraternity. We have been served the past two years by two outstanding brothers. I would like to extend my thanks and congratulations to Andy Melvin and Chris Young for their service to Kappa Kappa Psi. The fraternity is better because of their leadership and service.

Kappa Kappa Psi has recently completed the interview process for the National Chapter Field Representative Position. I cannot begin to detail the level of the applications that were received throughout the most recent months. This is an indication of the leadership abilities that are being developed in chapters throughout the country. Our selection committee interviewed four outstanding finalists this past weekend in Stillwater, OK.

It is my honor to introduce our two newest CFRs who will be joining our Professional Staff:

Alaina Peters (alainarpeters@gmail.com) is from Arizona State University and was initiated into the Beta Omicron chapter in the Spring of 2013. She will graduate this spring with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education. She is enrolled in the Honors College at ASU and recently presented her thesis More Than Teachers: A Study of How Band Directors Handle Student Grief. She has served Beta Omicron in a variety of positions including Secretary and President. In addition, she has served as a presenter and committee chair for Western District Leadership Conference and Convention. The Western District recognized her with the Ideal Active Achievement Award in 2014. She is currently completing her student teaching at Desert Ridge High School in Mesa, AZ.

Justin Chesak (jchesak@unm.edu) is from the University of New Mexico and was initiated into the Gamma Iota chapter in the Fall of 2011. He will graduate this spring with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Psychology. Justin served two terms as his chapter’s Vice President of Membership and is the current President. He served as Vice President of the Southwest District for the 2015-2016 school year and chaired the Colonization & Membership Committee at the 2015 National Convention in Lexington, Kentucky. Justin has also served as a campus tour guide and equipment manager for the Spirit of New Mexico Marching Band.

Please feel free to send these individuals congratulatory messages. As they make their transition to Stillwater and become a part of the National Headquarters Professional Staff, more information will be shared regarding their upcoming chapter visits. A special thank you to National President Jack Lee, National Executive Director Steve Nelson, National Office Manager Di Spiva, Chapter & Colony Education Coordinator Yvonne Daye and our entire National Headquarters Staff for all their work this past weekend in Stillwater.

AEA,

Evan L. Thompson
National Vice President for Colonization & Membership
Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity
evan@kkpsi.org

Installation of Nu Xi at The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Brothers:

I’m pleased to announce the installation of the Nu Xi Chapter (#326) at The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. This is the third installation of the biennium.

Alpha Zeta Chapter from Indiana University served as the advising chapter and performed all rituals. Thank you to Alpha Zeta and Chapter President Bang Co for their outstanding service to the fraternity!

Active and alumni members from the following chapters attended ritual and installation: Eta, Nu, Alpha Zeta, and Eta Delta. NCD Governor Ishbah Cox, NCD President Bang Co, and NCD Secretary/Treasurer Jeric Tumang were also in attendance.

Mr. Marco Krcatovich II, National Vice President for Programs, served as the Installing Officer.

The elected officers of the Nu Xi Chapter are:

President: Rose Craig

Vice President of Membership: Salma Qamruddin

Recording Secretary: Andrew Smith

Corresponding Secretary: Hannah Cathryn Drake

Treasurer: Adam Laird

Historian: Angela Roeser

Alumni Secretary: William Pritchard

Parliamentarian: Joshua Johnson

Sponsor: Barry L. Houser

Please send notes of congratulations to the Chapter President Rose Craig at ricraig2@illinois.edu .

Congratulations to Nu Xi! Welcome to the brotherhood!

AEA,

Evan L. Thompson

National Vice President for Colonization & Membership

Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity

evan@kkpsi.org 

New Kappa Kappa Psi Colony at The University of New Haven

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Brothers:

We are proud to announce the establishment of our newest Kappa Kappa Psi Colony at the University of New Haven, in West Haven, CT. The Colony Members invite you to join them as they go through The Ritual of the First Degree on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at 1:00 PM.

Brothers  from the Delta Omicron (UConn), Epsilon Nu (UMass), and Lambda Nu (Sacred Heart) Chapters will participate in a multi-chapter show of support.

The Ritual will be held at:

The University of New Haven

German Club

300 Boston Post Road

West Haven, CT. 06516

Please arrive by 12:30 PM and use the German Club entrance facing Boston Post Road.

Thank you for your support of this incredible group of band members as they advance the mission and vision of Kappa Kappa Psi!

AEA,

Evan L. Thompson

National Vice President for Colonization & Membership

Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity

evan@kkpsi.org

Installation of Lambda Nu at East Tennessee State University

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Brothers:

I’m pleased to announce the installation (reactivation) of the Lambda Mu Chapter (#276) at East Tennessee State University. This is the second installation of the biennium.

Lambda Rho Chapter from Tennessee Technological University served as the advising chapter. Thank you to Lambda Rho for their outstanding service to the fraternity!

A large contingent from the Lambda Rho Chapter was present including several alumni brothers. Mr. Evan Thompson, National VPCM, served as the Installing Officer.

The newly elected officers of the Lambda Mu Chapter are:

President: Erica Hicks

Secretary: Katie Wright

Treasurer: Cory Seguin

Historian: Rebecca Kelly

Alumni: Cody Wilson

DOB: Dr. Christian Zembower

Please send notes of congratulations to the new Chapter President Erica Hicks at hicksel@goldmail.etsu.edu.

Congratulations to Lambda Mu! Welcome to the brotherhood!

AEA,

Evan L. Thompson
National Vice President for Colonization & Membership
Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity

evan@kkpsi.org

AEA Scholarship Announcement of Recipients

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Congratulations to the recent winners of the AEA Scholarship!

Virginia Davis – Mansfield University, Northeast District

Jesse Hadley – Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Southwest District

Ashley Jackson – Mansfield University,Northeast District

Richard Meigs – University of Massachusetts – Amherst, Northeast District

Michelle Park – Auburn University, Southeast District

If you know these brothers personally, please give them our thanks for striving for the highest. If you don’t know them, now is a good time to meet brothers who exemplify our values and live our mission in and out of the classroom.

CFR (Chapter Field Representative) Application Announcement

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Kappa Kappa Psi is looking for talented and dedicated brothers to serve as the next National Chapter Field Representatives (CFRs). This job gives you the ultimate opportunity to give back to our organization as the official representative of the Fraternity. Each year, CFRs visit dozens of chapters, thousands of brothers, and work with students to benefit the Fraternity, and college bands across the nation.

The Fraternity is looking for brothers available to start in the summer of 2016. **Please note that if you are graduating in the Spring of 2016 and are interested in applying, you should do so now – the new CFRs will begin their duties in June of 2016.**

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Be an Alumnus or Life Member
  • Hold a Bachelors Degree
  • Have a good driving record
  • Able to obtain an Oklahoma driver’s license

CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS

Questions? E-mail Evan Thompson, National Vice President for Colonization and Membership at evan@kkpsi.org.

TO APPLY: Send a letter of intent, resume, official transcript, and three (3) letters of recommendation postmarked no later than March 11, 2016. One letter of recommendation must be from your Director of Bands. Send applications to:

KAPPA KAPPA PSI NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

ATTN: Chapter Field Representative Application

P.O. Box 849 Stillwater, OK 74076-0849

Or email your application to cfrsearch@kkytbsonline.com

Kappa Kappa Psi Releases New Application for Colonization

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Kappa Kappa Psi has released a new Application for Colonization. Please visit our “Starting a Chapter” page to find new information about the Fraternity’s colonization process.

Colonization and expansion efforts are an important part of the Fraternity’s work as we strive to promote and advance college and university bands. Please refer all questions and inquiries to Mr. Evan Thompson (evan@kkpsi.org) and Ms. Yvonne Daye (hqedu@kkytbs.org)