Kappa Kappa Psi Caboose Dedication
On July 26 in Stillwater, Oklahoma, the grand opening of the Kappa Kappa Psi Caboose will be celebrated. This caboose is dedicated to Al and Gladys Wright for their donation in 2006 which assisted in its purchase. Dedicated alumni, actives and chapters donated thousands of dollars to refurbish the caboose.
In conjunction with this is the dedication of the Wava Banes Turner Henry Memorial Gardens, celebrating the founder of Tau Beta Sigma. Both will take place at the National Headquarters.
Following these events, there will be a catered BBQ dinner for registered guests. Don’t miss out on this celebration of our legacy at our very own National Headquarters.
Visit http://www.kkytbs.org/dedication for more information and event registration.
Installation of the Nu Eta Chapter (#319) at St. Augustine’s University
Brothers –
Treasurer: Damien Arrington
Historian: De’quan Clark
Derrick Little
AEA,
Jack
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Jack Lee
National Vice President for Colonization and Membership
Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity
www.kkpsi.org
Founded in 1919 at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Kappa Kappa Psi is the leading fraternity solely dedicated to supporting and developing college and university band programs. Kappa Kappa Psi has affiliation with over 210 college and university campuses across the United States of America. Guided by our values, mission and ritual, Kappa Kappa Psi is purposefully working towards our vision; With a dedicated spirit of unity and cooperation, we are unequivocally committed to become the world standard of excellence for band fraternal organizations. Collectively, Kappa Kappa Psi members are inspiring one another and all college band members to Strive for the Highest.
Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma Announce Search for National Executive Director
A copy of the following announcement may be found here.
Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma – National Executive Director: Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma seek a dynamic, innovative, and accomplished administrator to fill the role of National Executive Director. The ideal candidate possesses skills in both office and non-profit management, with significant experience in strategic planning, budget administration, and finance. The National Executive Director manages the National Headquarter Staff and must have established knowledge of Greek lettered organizations. Due to the nature of the organization and the position, familiarity with the collegiate band world is essential. The National Executive Director must be able to organize events such as, but not limited to, conventions, conferences, strategic meetings, financial planning sessions, and musical and special events. The National Executive Director represents both Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma at professional conferences. Therefore, the candidate should be willing to travel, interact with the student and alumni membership, work with collegiate faculty and administrators, and promote our organizations to colleges and universities. The position reports to the national presidents & board chairs of both organizations.
Qualifications: Applicants need a graduate degree (preferred), though candidates with a bachelor’s degree may be considered with equivalent professional experience. Applicants should possess substantial administration experience in either Greek lettered organizations and/or music administration and demonstrate effective leadership. Candidates must have strong communication skills along with staffing experience including hiring and management. Applicants should have experience promoting organizations, groups and/or institutions as well as in development and financial planning. Applicants must submit a letter of intent, resume or curriculum vitae, and at least three professional references. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. A copy of the applicant’s transcript from the institution where the highest degree was earned is also required.
Submit Applications Materials: Applications are due on April 15, 2014, and may be sent electronically to nedsearch@kkytbsonline.com or via USPS. Both PDF files and Word attachments will be accepted. USPS applications should be mailed to: ATTN: NED Job Search, Kappa Kappa Psi/Tau Beta Sigma National Headquarters, P.O. Box 849, Stillwater, OK 74076. Applications will be reviewed beginning April 15, and the position will remain open until filled. Preferred start date is June 1 in Stillwater, OK. Relocation to Stillwater, OK is required. Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Chartered in 1919, the Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity promotes the advancement of college and university bands through dedicated service and support to bands; comprehensive education; leadership opportunities; and recognition; for the benefit of its members and society.
Established in 1946, the Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Sorority provides service to collegiate bands, encourages the advancement of women in the band profession, and promotes and enriches an appreciation of band music through recognition, leadership development, and education of its members.
We remain committed to the advancement of college bands, and our thousands of members at more than 200 colleges and universities who will continue to strive for the highest and work for greater bands on their own campuses and nationwide
Installation of the Nu Zeta Chapter (#318) at Edinboro University
Brothers –
It is my pleasure to announce the first installation of the 2013-2015 biennium. The Nu Zeta chapter at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania was installed on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at the Alexander Music Center on the Edinboro campus. The Nu Zeta chapter is the 316th chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi.
Vice President for Student Affairs, Kelly Nellis, served as the installing officer for the sixteen colony members. A special thanks to Anthony Roscoe for serving as the advising person, and the Alpha Omega chapter at the University of Pittsburgh for serving as the advising chapter.
Please welcome the sixteen members of the newest chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi. You may send a congratulatory or welcoming note to the chapter President, David Lynn
President: David Lynn
VP Membership: Haley Wills
VP Service: Nicole Chandley
Treasurer: Dale Desmond
Secretary: Christina Campbell
Historian: Julia Tong
Jennifer Barton
Rebekah McLaughlin
Gregory Moore
Dylan Edwards
Katy Lowe
Victoria D’Angelo
Jacob Gibson
Kenny Vinston
Steve Genova
Gennifer Dusold
We look forward to seeing the great work that this chapter will undoubtedly accomplish.
AEA,
Jack<>
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Jack Lee
National Vice President for Colonization and Membership
Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity
www.kkpsi.org
Founded in 1919 at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Kappa Kappa Psi is the leading fraternity solely dedicated to supporting and developing college and university band programs. Kappa Kappa Psi has affiliation with over 210 college and university campuses across the United States of America. Guided by our values, mission and ritual, Kappa Kappa Psi is purposefully working towards our vision; With a dedicated spirit of unity and cooperation, we are unequivocally committed to become the world standard of excellence for band fraternal organizations. Collectively, Kappa Kappa Psi members are inspiring one another and all college band members to Strive for the Highest.
Headquarters Announcement
Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma learned on Friday, Nov. 8, 2013 that Alan Bonner, Lt. Col. USAF (Ret.), National Executive Director, has been arrested in a larger action by the Stillwater Police Department. Effective immediately, both organizations have placed Col. Bonner on paid leave as we allow the legal process to take its course, and expect to cooperate fully with all aspects of any upcoming investigations.
The organizations are committed to take actions that are in congruence with our personnel policies, and look forward to the resolution of the issues at hand.
The organizations have appointed Diana Spiva, a longtime member of the National Headquarters staff, Interim Executive Director pending the outcome of these investigations.
Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma are each committed to the advancement of college bands, and our work on behalf of students and directors continues fully.
For further information, please contact the National President of Kappa Kappa Psi, Mrs. Christine Beason, or the National President of Tau Beta Sigma, Dr. Nicole Sanchez.
Fraternally yours,
Christine Beason
Kappa Kappa Psi
National President
In Memoriam: Dale Croston
Brothers and Sisters,
It is with deep sadness and grief that we write to inform you of the passing of our friend, Brother, Sister, and Headquarters staff member, Dale Croston. Dale passed away Friday, September 27, 2013, surrounded by family and friends, from complications following surgery. This is a very sad time for our Headquarters Family, and all the Brothers and Sisters that knew and loved Dale. Our hearts and thoughts are with his wife Lisa, member of the TBS Board of Trustees, his son Jared, and the rest of the Croston family.
Dale served KKPsi and TBS as the National Chapter and Colony Education Coordinator. He is a life member of the Alpha Chapter at Oklahoma State University, and an Honorary Member of the KKPsi National Chapter, Southwest District, TBS National Chapter and the TBS Alpha Chapter. Dale loved our organizations very much, as epitomized through his recognition as a recipient of the J. Lee Burke Student Achievement Award, Stanley G. Finck Memorial Award and the A. Frank Martin Award. As a student leader, Dale helped his chapter achieve the William A. Scroggs Founder’s Trophy and the J. Lee Burke Trophy for best Chapter Display. Dale exemplifies those qualities held most sacred by both KKPsi and TBS.
Funeral services will be held Sunnybrook Church in Stillwater, OK on Friday, October 4 at 3pm. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that you donate in Dale’s honor to the Boy Scouts of America and the KKPsi / TBS Headquarters Landscaping Fund.
Headquarters will run limited hours the week of Sept. 30 and will be closed Friday, October 4. If you have an immediate need, please contact your Governor/ Counselor.
Fraternally,
Christine Beason
KKPsi National President
Dr. Nicole Sanchez
TBSigma National President
2013 National Convention
For more information on the 2013 National Convention of Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma and the 2013 National Intercollegiate Band visit http://natcon.kkytbsonline.com
For a live photo stream from convention, check us out on Google+ at https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/c9gavevkk1thj6pm0dht7f11u58
Podium and Baton Indexing Project Announced
The Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma history and archives teams are excited to announce a project to index the joint publication of our organizations, the Podium. The Baton is the early year’s publication for Kappa Kappa Psi and is included in this indexing project.
The history of our organizations comes alive when you look back at older editions of the publications. As part of the process to document the history of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma, we are embarking on this project now so that by 2019 we will be in the position to provide a documented history of our organizations.
If you would like to assist in this project, please contact Aaron Moore at hqacc@kkytbs.org. You will be able to do this indexing on your on time and schedule.
You will be asked what edition of the Podium or Baton you would like to index (possibly the years you were an active member). We will send you that edition as a PDF document, along with an Excel file to document the issue, instructions, and an example issue.
Thank you for supporting Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma. We hope you will see the value in this project and commit to indexing one or more issues.
Star Memorial Recognition
Brothers of Kappa Kappa Psi,
In 1947 at the National Convention in Stillwater, Oklahoma, the National Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi recognized members of Kappa Kappa Psi who were killed in action while serving our country during World War II. They created a memorial recognition knows as the Gold Star.
Prior to the 2007 National Convention, the national council was approached by Kappa Kappa Psi brother from Zeta Sigma and Kappa Epsilon, Danielle Adams-Davis. Danielle asked the National Council what could be done to recognize current military members and brothers in 2007. The National Council at that time felt the national convention in Orlando would be an appropriate time to recognize members of Kappa Kappa Psi and our band family who have served our country. At the 2007 National Convention in Orlando, FL the National Council used the Gold Star recognition from 1947 to serve as inspiration to recognize brother and band members that are current military members or who have previously served their country. Members were recognized in the following manner:
Gold Star Memorial for Brothers who have passed while serving our country with a memorial resolution from the national council.
Blue Star Recognition for Brothers who are currently serving our country or are veterans.
Silver Star Memorial for Band members who have passed while serving our country with a memorial resolution from the national council.
White Star Recognition for Band members who are currently serving our country or are veterans.
This biennium, the National Council will once again recognize members of our Kappa Kappa Psi and band families. If you have names you would like to submit to recognized this summer at National Convention in Springfield, MA please visit http://www.kkpsi.org/goldstar.asp and complete the online form. You may also send me the following information by July 1, 2013 at lee.jack.d@gmail.com
Name and Rank:
College or University:
Chapter (If Applies):
Branch of Service:
Primary Service Job (Optional):
Active, Reserve, Retired or Veteran Status (Optional):
Which Star you are Requesting:
AEA,
Jack
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Jack Lee
National Vice President for Programs
Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity
www.kkpsi.org
Founded in 1919 at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Kappa Kappa Psi is the leading fraternity solely dedicated to supporting and developing college and university band programs. Kappa Kappa Psi has affiliation with over 210 college and university campuses across the United States of America. Guided by our values, mission and ritual, Kappa Kappa Psi is purposefully working towards our vision; With a dedicated spirit of unity and cooperation, we are unequivocally committed to become the world standard of excellence for band fraternal organizations. Collectively, Kappa Kappa Psi members are inspiring one another and all college band members to Strive for the Highest.
Gamma Chi Chapter ReInstalled
Brothers and Sisters,
It is my pleasure to announce the reinstallation of the Gamma Chi chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi at the University of Southern Mississippi. The installation of chapter #94 occurred at the University Baptist Church in Hattiesburg on May 11, 2013 with Past National President Michael Osborn serving as installing officer. The Beta Gamma (Louisiana State University) chapter served as the advising chapter, and Burt Daigle served as colony advisor.
The event was made possible by help from brothers from Lambda Xi (Southeastern Louisiana), Theta Lambda (University of Memphis), and Rho (Tulane University), and alumni Brother Tracy Bedgood, who is currently a DMA candidate at Southern Miss. Thanks to everyone who helped make this installation possible!
Congratulations to the new brothers of the Gamma Chi Chapter!
Christine Beason
Kappa Kappa Psi
National Vice President for Colonization and Membership