Brothers:

I am pleased to announce the installation of the Epsilon Gamma Chapter (#123) at Alabama State University in Montgomery, Alabama, on January 27, 2019. This is the second installation of the 100th year of the Fraternity and joins an ever growing Southeast District!  The new chapter includes 10 members who are now Brothers of our Fraternity.

Brothers from a number of chapters across the District served together as the ritual chapters and 21 brothers from the Zeta Upsilon, Theta Theta, Mu Omega, and Nu Alpha chapters were present. Southeast District Governor Latrondrick Hunter (Zeta Eta), served as the Installing Officer and Nic Rorrer (Xi) served as the Colony Advisor and will continue to work with the chapter for the coming first year as a part of our Brotherhood.

Please send notes of congratulations to the Chapter President James Wyrick at jmswyrick7@gmail.com.

Congratulations to Epsilon Gamma! Welcome to the brotherhood!

AEA,
Marco A. Krcatovich II
National Vice President for Colonization and Membership
mkrcatov@kkpsi.org

Brothers:

I am pleased to announce the installation of the Nu Upsilon Chapter (#332) at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, on December 1st. This is the first installation of the 100th year of the Fraternity and joins a growing North Central District!  The new chapter includes 11 members who are now Brothers of our Fraternity.

Brothers from a number of chapters across the North Central District served together as the ritual chapters and 39 brothers from the Nu, Alpha Beta, Alpha Zeta, Beta Rho, Gamma Pi, Zeta Epsilon, Kappa Nu, and Lambda Lambda chapters were present. National Vice President for Colonization and Membership, Marco Krcatovich II (Nu), served as the Installing Officer and Dee Hibbard (Theta Beta) and Noah Leininger (Lambda Lambda) shared duties as the Colony Advisor and will continue to work with the chapter for the coming first year as a part of our Brotherhood.

Please send notes of congratulations to the Chapter President Tanner Holbrook at trholbrook@bsu.edu.

Congratulations to Nu Upsilon! Welcome to the brotherhood!

AEA,

Marco Krcatovich II
National Vice President for Colonization & Membership
Kappa Kappa Psi

Brothers:

We, along with hundreds of brothers, have changed our profile picture on Facebook to the badge of mourning in memory of Tyler Butterfield from the Epsilon Omega chapter at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Tyler was just 20 years old and a Junior Accounting Major.

An Active Member of the fraternity, he was a Rank Leader for B Rank in the Cornhusker Marching Band, a member of the Football Friday Pep Band, the Big Red Express, and participated in Campus Band. His involvement in the University of Nebraska Bands touched many throughout the program.

Evan L. Thompson
National President
2017-2019

Brothers:

In the summer of 2017, the National Council voted to accept the proposal of Past National President Dr. Kirk Randazzo to create a new National Leadership Development Program for Kappa Kappa Psi called The Founders’ Circle.

This program will contain two fundamental aspects: a series of dynamic workshops offered on a regular basis at district and national conventions; and an online tutorial with information pertaining to all components of the leadership program. Material for The Founders’ Circle is based primarily on the Social Change Model which identifies three different levels of leadership: Individual, Group/Team, and Society/Community. The leadership program also incorporates specific skills and values that brothers and band directors identified through surveys collected by the fraternity’s Leadership Task Force. The Founders’ Circle is designed to provide individuals with a comprehensive understanding of leadership for their band programs and their future.

An exciting piece of this work is the development of a team of dynamic speakers who will implement The Founders’ Circle, and equip brothers with values and skills needed to be successful as actives and alumni. This team will engage in intense training weekends and perfect their presentation skills through the guidance of Dr. Randazzo. Individuals who complete the training and preparation will be utilized for workshops and presentations across the country at local, district, and national events.

Requirements:

• Completed Bachelor’s Degree
• 25 years of age or older
• Public speaking experience preferred

Application:

• Cover letter indicating interest in the position and qualifications
• Resume/CV, highlighting any public speaking experience
• Three letters of recommendation
• A 5-10 minute video of you presenting

Applications are due by Friday, November 2, 2018. They can be submitted to National President Evan Thompson at evan@kkpsi.org.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact President Thompson or Dr. Kirk Randazzo (randazzo@mailbox.sc.edu).

AEA,
Evan L. Thompson
National President
2017-2019

Brothers of Kappa Kappa Psi,

As we come to the end of another academic year, we find many reasons to celebrate! We celebrate new beginnings as our Brothers graduate and take the role of the longest type of membership…alumni status. On behalf of Kappa Kappa Psi, congratulations and best of luck on your future endeavors.

In addition to graduation, there is much more to celebrate! The feeling of finishing that last final exam, and for many of you, this means (we hope) a higher GPA. Kappa Kappa Psi believes in recognizing those students who strive for the highest in everything they do and recognize academic excellence. The AEA Scholarship is one way of recognition. First awarded in 2000, the AEA Scholarship awards a bursary to eligible brothers representing the best of Kappa Kappa Psi by balancing academics and extra-curricular activities, as well as serving as role models in their band programs and for their fellow brothers.

The AEA Scholarship is awarded into two tiers: the AEA Distinguished Scholarship and the AEA Honored Scholarship. The Distinguished Scholarship awards a student up to $2000.  The candidate must be an active or associate brother in good standing at the time of application; hold at least a 3.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale; and submit the application and required documents prior to the deadline.

The Honored Scholarship awards a student up to $1000. Each candidate must be an active or associate brother in good standing at the time of application; hold at least a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale; and submit the application and required documents prior to the deadline. 

THE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR THE AEA SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE FALL IS JULY 1.

Another reason to celebrate is the swearing in of our new Chapter officers across the country. Although we realize this can create feelings of both excitement and anxiety, the National Council is here to help you, and make the most of your transitions. While you are brainstorming and planning for the next academic year, consider applying for the Chapter Development Grant and the Matching Grant.

The Chapter Development Grant is the newest initiative from the National Council. Adopted in January 2018, the Chapter Development Grant was created to promote leadership and chapter operations training for the brothers and band programs where chapters of Kappa Kappa Psi are located. Approved programs can receive funding up to $1000. For more information on the Chapter Development Grant, please visit our website at https://www.kkpsi.org/programs/chapter-dev/.

The Matching Grant Program is an initiative of Kappa Kappa Psi that provides financial support for obtaining guest conductors and performing artists for college/university bands.  The program provides financial support, up to $500, for programming and concerts twice a year. This program is not restricted only to college and university band programs with chapters of Kappa Kappa Psi. Any college band can apply for this grant. For more information on the Matching Grant program, please visit https://www.kkpsi.org/programs/matching-grant-program/.

Finally, for those who are looking for ways to collectively acknowledge your chapter’s hard work, we invite you to apply for our Academic Excellence Awards. These awards were established by the 1991 National Convention to honor outstanding academic achievement of both individuals and active chapters. Applications should be submitted to the National Headquarters with a copy of a grade report at the end of each academic term. The Top Chapter Scholar Award is presented to the active member from the chapter with the highest GPA for a given academic term. The Outstanding Academic Achievement Award is given to active members of the chapter who achieve a 3.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for a particular term. The Chapter Certificate of Excellence in Academics is presented to chapters that achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better for a given academic term. Visit this link for the application and more information:https://www.kkpsi.org/academic-excellence-awards/

Should you have any more questions or concerns with regards to our programs and awards, please feel free to contact me at nbratcher@kkpsi.org. I’m happy to answer any questions you may have and even review potential applications for the Chapter Development and Matching Grants. Best of luck, and we look forward to your applications!

AEA,

Dr. Nicholas Bratcher

National Vice President for Programs

Kappa Kappa Psi

Chapter Presidents:

Chapter Summary Reports are due by June 1, 2018. This report requires approval by your Chapter Sponsor and Director of Bands, so make sure you follow up with these individuals prior to the deadline. Visit online.kkytbs.org and log-in to begin your report.

AEA,
Evan

Brothers of Kappa Kappa Psi:

The District Governors are key members of the National Leadership Team. These professional volunteers serve as the administrative officers of their respective district and provide mentorship to the district and chapter officers. District Governors are expected to assist the district officers with the development of a vision for the district and build positive, professional connections with all students, directors, sponsors, alumni, and national leadership. District Governors also engage in work that supports the National Vision including activity reviews for the National Membership Education Program: The Road to Wisdom and promoting national programs.

There is an immediate opening for a third Southeast District Governor and a third Northeast District Governor. The National Council is looking for brothers of outstanding quality who will join the current District Governors of the SED and NED. Eligible applicants will complete the application requirements and submit using the appropriate JotForm link. All requirements must be included in order to submit a completed application.

Applications and materials should be submitted by Thursday, May 31, 2018 via JotForm.

Applicant Requirements:

• Must be at least twenty-five (25) years old
• Completed an undergraduate degree
• Possess outstanding business or professional ability
• Resident of district applying for
• Be a Life, Alumni, or Honorary member in good standing of Kappa Kappa Psi

Governor Application Requirements:

• Letter of Intent – Highlight fraternity, band, and professional experience
• Resume/Vita
• Three Letters of Recommendation, one of which should be within the applicant’s profession
• JotForm Application:
  • Northeast District: https://form.jotform.com/81164845331152
  • Southeast District: https://form.jotform.com/81164104531142

Please submit completed applications via JotForm by Thursday, May 31, 2018. If you have any questions, please contact National President Evan Thompson (evan@kkpsi.org).

AEA,

Evan L. Thompson
National President
Kappa Kappa Psi