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Known for its diverse wonders, this photo provided by the Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc®, shows just one of the many attractions that has made Orlando, Florida, one of the

top choices for relaxation and adventure.

Executive Director

National Month of Musicianship Recap by Derrick Mills..................................................4

Why Music? by Rod Chesnutt.............................................................................................6

Western District Leadership Conference 2007..................................................................8

Strengthening the Foundation by Malinda M. Matney Ph.D..........................................10

2006 Sudler Trophey.........................................................................................................12

Fighting An Addiction by Adam Cantley...........................................................................14

Communication is KEY by Dawn Farmer...........................................................................15

A Trumpeter and His Dad by Dr. Greg Byrne.....................................................................16

Why Term Limits? by Deborah L. Baker............................................................................17

2007 National Convention Information............................................................................18

Student News....................................................................................................................24

Project Restoration Archives: Stage One Completed by Dollie McDonald...............................25

Making Plans to Attend National Convention? by Dollie McDonald...............................31

Show Us Your Character by Meredith Brazzell................................................................34

Leading the Change: Supporting a New DOB by Phil Rubin.............................................35

In Memory: James A. "Prof" Jacobsen and Dorothy "Dottie" Allen Nichols......................36

Executive DirectorFrom the

Executive Director... Lt. Col. Alan Bonner, USAF (Ret.) National Executive Director

NationalCalendar 2007

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March 16-18• NE District Convention in Clarion, PA

March 30-April 1• NC District Convention in Lovington, KY

April 2• Postmark deadline for NIB audition tapes

April 13-14• SW District Convention in Stillwater, OK

April 13-15• W District Convention in Las Vegas, NV

April 20-22• MW District Convention in Kearney, NE

April 21• SE District Convention in Atlanta, GA

May 1• Postmark deadline for articles for The PODIUM Fall 2007 issue

June 1• Postmark deadline for on-time National Convention Registration and fee (without a late fee)• Postmark deadline for Chapter Summary Reports• Postmark deadline for Tau Beta Sigma Scholarship applications

June 15• National Convention Registration Deadline• National Convention Registration Fees become non-refundable• Hotel Registration Deadline

July 20-22• Summer Council Meetings in Orlando

July 22 • NIB Chair Auditions

July 22-24• 2007 National Convention

August 28• Chapter Personnel Report forms mailed out to all chapters

September 30• Postmark deadline for Chapter Personnel Reports and fees

October 15• Postmark deadline for Chapter Personnel Reports and fees for schools starting after September 15

October 30• There is now a 25% Late Fee for Chapter Fees and Member Dues

November 15• There is now a 25% Late Fee for Chapter Fees and Member Dues for schools that started after September 30

t’s early February here at the National Headquarters in Stillwater, Oklahoma; it’s 14 degrees with snow and ice still on the ground; there is a deep

freeze all across the country; and I’m not having any problems thinking about going to National Convention in Orlando this summer!!! I just hope

all of you have started your planning to attend our 2007 National Convention in July where we will hold the National Intercollegiate Band Concert; premiere a new, major work by one of the world’s great composers for band; perform under the baton of a distinguished wind band director; conduct business for the fraternity and sorority, including electing new national officers and board members for the next biennium, AND get to hang out with brothers and sisters from all across the country! If you love what we do, you have to at least try to come!! I highly recommend you all to consider auditioning for the National Intercollegiate Band. The 2007 NIB will be conducted by Professor Frank Wickes, Director of Bands at Louisiana State University, and one of our nation’s most highly regarded directors! The 2007 commissioned composer is Dr. Eric Ewazen, who has been on the faculty at The Julliard School in New York City since 1982. He is an award winning composer with an extensive list of compositions and recordings to his credit. The experience of performing in the NIB will last a life-time! We will hold the 2007 District Leadership Conference prior to the National Convention. We will have some spectacular speakers in Orlando including Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser for the DLC and Dr. Lori Ebert for the convention. We also have plans for a performance by the AF Band of the Reserves from Georgia, who wowed us in 1999 in Corpus Christi, Texas! There are additional negotiations for additional professional guest artists, but I can’t reveal that information at this time! I know both National Councils are planning numerous educational and leadership forums during the week, so cannot stress enough how beneficial you will find being a participant at National Convention. Come and share your experiences in Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma with others from all over the country; and let your voice be heard as we continue to set the course for our great fraternity and sorority!

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November was a month of celebration for Kappa Kappa Psi. The National Council announced in the fall that November will be the National Month of Musicianship. In connection with the month of our founding, brothers of Kappa Kappa Psi celebrated music and musicianship on their campus. Brothers were encouraged to celebrate musicianship as they saw fit. Many simply went to a concert as a chapter, others sponsored a concert. Brothers from across the nation focused on music in celebration for why we are here. Here are two stories of how some of our brothers celebrated musicianship in November.

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RecapBy Derrick Mills, National Vice President for Student Affairs, KKY

Derrick Mills is a 1998 graduate of The Ohio State University and an alumni of the Eta Chapter of KKY. He currently is Vice President and Shop Foreman of Page Construction General Contractor Company in Columbus, Ohio.

Brothers from Zeta Mu, KKY, Kutztown University and Kappa Gamma, KKY, Lehigh University join together for a photo after the reading.

Kappa Gamma,

We have never met a group of people as diverse and dedicated as you. For being a young chapter, you serve as a great role model and have our absolute respect, always. Your efforts in assisting Kappa Kappa Psi to grow and flourish have not gone unnoticed. Thank you for including us in your service project and I hope memories and successful opportunities come your way.

A.E.A.

On any given November night the chances of seeing a group of college students at a USSBA competition is rare. However, on the night of November 5, 2006, this was not the case and as a matter of fact, it wasn’t just any group of college students, it was Brothers of the National Honorary Band Fraternity, Kappa Kappa Psi from Kutztown University and Lehigh University.

It was a very cold night (well at least for the ones who were not in a tent) but the two chapters interacted extremely well and helped one another out. Some of us sold airgrams, candygrams, programs, or merchandise. A few Brothers were in charge of ticketing while others grouped up the bands by the entrance gate. Despite what task the Brothers were given, we continued to strive to the end of the

competition (and strive to keep each other warm).

The reason why we were there was because of our dedicated service to music and others. But the reason I am writing this is to tell Kappa Gamma of Lehigh University how much Zeta Mu appreciates them. We look up to them and have a greater respect because of the respect and appreciation they gave us. It wasn’t due to a general comment such as, “Oh thanks for helping out”, it was a note written directly to us, read out loud in front of our alumni, our Sister Chapter, and their alumni. In front of this group of people, Kappa Gamma drew attention to the accomplishment Zeta Mu made on that November night by doing what we do best. And for that, on behalf of the rest of Zeta Mu:

as the 2 hour block went on. Afterwards the brothers decided that a nice warm breakfast would be needed and we ventured on to Tee Jays (a country restaurant) and had some excellent brotherhood time.

Following this Thanksgiving season, the Eta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi at The Ohio State University participated in an annual service project. The brotherhood has for several years now performed music at a Salvation Army Kettle in hopes to draw a few extra dollars to help those in need. The Salvation Army supplies the chapter with caroling books, which

are easy enough to sight-read. With the brothers alternating between Christmas carols and OSU School Songs, the people entering and exiting the store hang around to listen and contribute to the kettle. This year the brotherhood performed at the Kroger’s grocery store in the Graceland Shopping Center just north of Campus. About half the brotherhood participated

By Christina Manzo, Zeta Mu, ΚΚΨ, Kutztown University

By Nick Geruntino, Eta, KKY, Ohio State University

As you can see from these two stories musicianship can be celebrated in various ways. Service to bands is important, brotherhood as well, but it is music that makes our organization special. Cherish the times you have together performing and appreciating music. These experiences are once in a lifetime.

Zeta Mu, KKY, Kutztown University and Kappa Gamma, KKY, Lehigh University, taking time to eat together afterwards.

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Why music?By Rod Chesnutt Ph.D., National President, KKY

making and problem solving on two levels simultaneously: interpersonal and intrapersonal. These decisions are both predetermined and spontaneous. Thus,

the mind of each musician is working on four levels. No other discipline studied in school pushes the mind to that degree. Also, the social component must be considered as those dynamics affect the quality of the decisions and the quality of the experience.

Band is one of the most effective means of creating

and sharing music as it allows a wide diversity of styles and ensembles. While perhaps demanding the greatest degree of discipline, band can also provide some of the most magical, transcendent moments. This is not a matter of music major or non-music major, but of being a musician. When one commits to these components, band creates natural leaders and not the other way around.

usic is my life and band is my genre. Most of my articles have dealt with topics that

are fraternity-specific. This is a different direction, one that probably should discussed on a regular basis. Music is special, as it takes on an identity unique to each person making it or listening to it. Music should be considered a part of one’s educational experiences, not just an extra-curricular activity. We know of the studies identifying students in music programs do better in math and science. But that is not why music should be studied.

Music is a discipline. A musician must make a commitment on some level in order to create music. This requires the personal discipline found in sitting in a practice room to prepare for rehearsals. Musicians learn to read a type of notation and reproduce that notation through

some sort of instrument. This is a completely different language that speaks to everyone regardless of his or her knowledge of the language. What is remarkable about music is the ability to convey a wide range of emotions again, without respect to ability or knowledge. This is the aesthetic experience, one that may be joy, success, hate or love. These experiences occur throughout our society from football arenas to concert halls. While the base of much our work as humans can be found one of the other animals, these experiences are unique to us. They are what make us human [this is not a new idea, it was the core of the Greek culture].

The educational components in music include decision

Rod M. Chesnutt is associate professor of instrumental music at Florida Gulf Coast University where he is responsible for those components of the university music program while teaching courses in music education, wind literature and conducting. He holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from Tennessee Technological University, a master’s degree in trombone performance from Arkansas State University, and a Ph.D. in music education with an emphasis in wind conducting from Florida State University.

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Kappa Kappa PsiChapter Leadership Finalists

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Nu University of Michigan

Pi Auburn University

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West Virginia University

Alpha Beta Butler University

Alpha OmegaUniversity of Pittsburgh

Zeta ChiUniversity of South Carolina

Theta ZetaAshland University

Theta PhiHenderson State University

Iota PiCalifornia Polytechnic State University

Kappa MuUniversity of Georgia

By Kathy Godwin, National President, TBS When a challenge comes along, the same can be said for the solution. Why do I try to figure this out? What do I need to consider to fix this? There are resources available to you to generate ideas or find the answers, but again, those ideas and answers, whether from you, your chapter members, district officers, counselors, or national officers are based on the foundations listed above. If you haze, that doesn’t follow the principles and policies laid out and won’t build the organization. A positive membership education based in music, the Ritual, and the information in the Guide to Membership Education WILL BUILD the organization.

If we try to be like another group or forget the foundations we all share, we can lose sight of why Tau Beta Sigma is here and thus lose the direction and guidance found in our Ritual and our purposes. Tau Beta Sigma can grow and develop if each member remembers to BE a MEMBER of TAU BETA SIGMA. You know what that takes because it's not just the reason you joined as we are so many times asked, it’s the reason you stayed a member. It’s these principles and ideals that keep us working towards furthering and building our organization. Be yourself, be Tau Beta Sigma!

he secret to building the Sorority is no secret at all. I believe we have the tools given to us right now.

Yet each year and semester and biennium, there is a reinvention necessary to many. In reality, the secret to our success is that we should be ourselves.

Considering this, it doesn’t mean that I don’t care for, generate, or want new ideas. My point is to look at the basics and base what we do on the Sorority’s principles: Music, Mission, Vision, Qualities, Essentials, and the Ritual. Those define what Tau Beta Sigma is and what we, its members, believe. Knowing who we are and what we’re based on, we can then step forward with each new idea to improve and strengthen ourselves off of our foundations.

Chapters and individuals have started projects based on what another group has done. I think that can be a place to get ideas, but I would recommend that the idea then be brought into who WE,

Tau Beta Sigma, are. How does it fit into our purposes as shown in the preamble of our National Constitution? Will it support the bands? Does it support the principles laid out in our Ritual? I would ask the same if it wasn’t borrowed from another organization and was a new idea. How does it fit into the vision and mission? What will it do to help the members of Tau Beta Sigma in the live by the qualities and essentials? How will it promote music?

Yeah...I know, it’s just a car wash or a bake sale or cookies after a concert or putting up that podium for the drum major. But it’s not, is it? I would do a car wash knowing the funds help support the scholarship a chapter has, knowing

that it benefits bringing in talented musicians in addition to the time in building sisterhood while at the event. The podium on the field means supporting a leader in the band and helping make the music for others to hear...not because I think moving a metal podium is fun when it's 112 degrees. The joy, the reason for doing it, comes in knowing why I’m in Tau Beta Sigma.

Kathy received her Bachelors degree in Engineering Physics in 1996. After graduating, she became a member of the NAA, served as President of the Western District Joint Alumni Association, and became a member of the NCDAA.

She now resides in Tucson, Arizona where she works for the University of Arizona.

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The membership of the Western District had the opportunity to engage themselves in a truly inspirational and special weekend. We came together as a District to celebrate the 9th Annual Western District Leadership Conference, on the campus of California Polytechnic State University, in San Luis Obispo, California! Normally this District Event is a time for the District Council to hold meetings and members of the District to interact and participate in a leadership-building workshop, or listen to a guest speaker. However, we felt, along with the rest of the District Council, that it was time to spice it up and make it an event that impacted our membership, engaged our membership, and hopefully would inspire our membership. Now that all the planning has been done, and we have lived this year's event, we look back at an experience that has set the standard and fulfilled our goals.

We started with what we knew, then moved to what we wanted, and finally meshed the two lists together to decide that our focus would be Service, Music, and Leadership. It seems very basic and kind of a given, but there has never been a strong focus on the very elementary elements of why we are all members in this organization. Every presentation, workshop, and activity had to contribute, in some way, to one of those three ideals.

It was said many times during the weekend that this was the time to “expose” yourself and take yourself out of your regular comfort zone. We began the weekend with a little “get ready to rumble” type music, which got everyone pumped up and moving around, which was intended to set the tone and provide an environment that every member in attendance could say what they felt and question conventionality. It was also expressed that our hope for our membership was to leave this District experience either energized or re-energized. That way newer members could get just as much out of our presentations and activities as the older

members. Often times we get so bogged down with school and our own Chapter operations, that it feels good to spend time engaging in discussions and activity with a new prospective. Finally, we wanted everyone to walk away with tools that they could go back to their campus and improve their Chapter and Band Program. We used handouts, gave advice, and shared stories all in hopes that our Brothers and Sisters could use something in their lives or Chapter.

As the weekend went on, not just us, not just the District Council, but EVERYONE could feel that we had created something huge. We were sitting in a room so packed with Brotherhood and Sisterhood that it was tangible. Coming together and celebrating our mutual commitment to Service, Music, and Leadership proved to be a time of true growth and energy. The Western District is truly unique, the lifestyle and life pace on the West Coast is very different from other areas that we have Brothers and Sisters. When we come together as a District we are able to simply enjoy each other’s company, learn from each other, and wholeheartedly look forward to the next time we get to see each other. Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma serve as our common thread, but somehow we seem to take that and run with it to the next level. When our two organizations get together to provide service, relish in our music, or expand our leadership potential, we are just simply making our Fraternity and Sorority experience, a magical time in our lives. By establishing the standards of excellence for the Nation’s leadership, expansion, loyalty, and cooperation, we are just trying to contribute to our organizations forward motion. The magical and tangible experience of Western District Leadership Conference 2007 will live on forever, simply because we have shared our experiences with others, thus promoting and fostering our bonds of music, service, and Brotherhood/Sisterhood!

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Here is a list of all the Workshops and Discussion Areas that we were able to provide and facilitate:• “Keepers of the Bond: Big Brothers/Sisters”

with the District KKY VP and TBS VPCM• “The Balancing Act” with the District

KKY MAL and TBS VPSP• “OK, So You’re Active, What’s Next?”

with the District KKY and TBS Secretary/Treasurers

• “Selecting and Integrating Service into Your Chapter” with the District KKY

Secretary/Treasurer and TBS VPCM and VPSP

• “Fostering and Promoting Musicianship in Your Chapter” with the District KKY VP and MAL and TBS Secretary/Treasurer

• “Flexing Your Style” with the District KKY Governors and TBS Counselor

• “Risking It For Results” with Tanya Marsh, District KKY Governor

• “You + Me = We” with Kimbi Sigle, National TBS VPCM

• Western District Leadership Conference Service Project. It has been talked about for years, but never executed. We spent just over 2 hours performing service for the local Cal Poly Band Program. Everyone attending the Conference either 1) Organized new music into the Cal Poly Music Library, 2) Covered instrument shelves with carpet and then organized all of their school instruments, or 3) Accounted for and organized all of their old Marching Uniforms so that they could be sold, and then helped organize the new uniforms in their closet. This was huge and very meaningful for all of us, what a concept, performing band service side by side with our Brothers and Sisters.

• A “Non-Traditional” Musical Talent Show. Our membership were encouraged to beg, borrow, steal, and make their own “instruments” and perform in an ensemble. We even allowed them to get into groups with their own Chapter members, which was a switch from our strong discouragement of Chapter groups that we had been enforcing all weekend. However, EVERY group integrated themselves with members from other Chapters, by this point it was no problem to work with others and create with others. The performances were unique and outright hilarious, and showcased the musical knowledge and talent our members possessed, as well as their ability to integrate it into all parts of their lives.....even when challenged!

• The Western District Joint Experience. A new ceremony/ experience written by the two of us, the Joint District Presidents. It was a time to reflect and come together as organizations to engage in topics such as communication, common goals, and compromise, all demonstrated through thought provoking word and activity.

• PJ’s and Hot Chocolate Time. We spent time each night, at the end of all our sessions, to sit in a circle and share with each other what we had learned and/or been prompted to think about based on the presentations and conversations with other Brothers and Sisters. We prepared discussion points to keep it moving along and encouraged anyone that wanted to share, to do so. This provided to be very successful and meaningful for our membership, people really got to share in a positive and welcoming environment. I was also quite impressive to see our District be so respectful, there were no side-conversations, even with all 150 of us in one room.

• A GIGANTIC game of Twister. We made a fabric Twister Board that could accommodate 50 people to play at one time. Now, we know that we tend to get competitive in our Pac-10 heavy District, but the games of Twister we played got out right crazy! It was District bonding at its best, screaming, chanting, and all around great fun!

• Inspirational Bags. Each member was asked to decorate a paper lunch bag for themselves at the beginning of the weekend and then place all bags in the back of the band room. We provided 3x5 index cards for everyone to write/draw on, to place in the bags of Brothers and Sisters they had met, connected with, shared a moment with, or wanted to thank. We went through 1,400 index cards, and by Monday morning we were using paper. Nobody was allowed to read their notes until the drive/flight home. We encouraged our members to take these cards out and read them whenever they fell the effect of Leadership Conference “fading” and they needed to re-fuel, energize, and remember a great experience.

Here is a list of all the NEW Programs/Activities/Initiatives that were integrated into this year’s Western District Leadership Conference:

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By Malinda M. Matney, Ph.D., National Vice President for Colonization & Membership, KKY

very chapter has a constitution. Some constitutions have been around for decades, and some for minutes.

All establish the basic rules for engagement.

One of my roles as VPCM is to review constitutions of colonies. Often, what I am initially reviewing is a version of the constitution of the advising chapter. These constitutions vary in quality. Some are very up to date, and have interesting and useful basic guidance for how the chapter should operate. Other constitutions reflect neglect, not being in line with the National Constitution, and often not even with the regular practice of the chapter.

Why don’t chapters review their constitutions regularly? A few common themes come to mind:• People don’t consider themselves

“parliamentary experts.”• It didn’t seem important to document

the work of the chapter when so much day to day work seemed to clamor for attention.

• Members felt that everyone would “know what they mean” if a wording does not match action.

Without updating constitutions, we find ourselves without a good foundation to help chapters when dilemmas arise or massive transitions of membership happen. The constitution provides a road map, but it is only as good as your best current knowledge.

Constitutional review and revision can and should be a part of the annual planning of the chapter, just as setting a budget and creating goals are a part of annual planning. Just as with these other steps, constitutional review can be planned as

a step by step part of chapter work.

Why does it matter if the constitution matches what we do? It is tempting to think that “we know what we mean,” and to have things in chapter constitutions that do not match how basic business takes place. This would be a mistake for a couple of reasons. First, we know that however much we never want to see conflicts, conflicts happen. They could be groups of Brothers in conflict, or one Brother in conflict with the chapter. Having a clear road map can not only help the chapter to navigate conflict, but also to avoid it through a clear plan for how to operate. An updated constitution avoids conflict.

We also know that different Brothers will form our chapter every year. We don’t always have seasoned leadership remaining in the chapter from one year to the next. Rather than have all the knowledge about basic processes walk out the door, a good constitution can serve as a road map to allow the new leadership to keep the chapter on track as they learn their duties. They’ll probably need the constitution to get started with those duties, as well.

Grab key documentsThe key documents you need to get

started are:• Your chapter constitution (whatever

your most current version is).• The National Constitution This is at http://www.kkpsi.org/nation

alconstitution.asp• Your student affairs or student life

regulations for campus organization. These may be available on a

campus website.These documents will guide a great amount of your work.

EMalinda Matney is Senior Research Associate for the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Michigan, and is on faculty at the Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education. She received her BA in music and mathematics from Wichita State University, her M.Mus. in music history from the University of Colorado, and her Ph.D. in Higher and Postsecondary Education from the University of Michigan.

Strengthening the Foundation: How to Review Your Chapter Constitution

See STRENGTHENING, Page 30

Check your National Constitutional complianceThe National Constitution is reviewed and revised every two years in National Convention. The most recent review was July 2005, and the next review will be in July 2007. Grab the most current copy, and compare your chapter constitution to it. You must meet the standards and procedures set by the National Constitution. Create a list of conflicts, and then vote on this set as a chapter. These aren’t optional changes, but the vote allows your chapter to review what is current in the National Constitution – it becomes part of continuing membership education.

Check your campus regulation complianceYour campus may also have requirements for student organizations to meet. You should compare your chapter constitution to these as well. Sometimes you will see policies that look different than the National Constitution. Your chapter constitution should meet both National Constitution and campus requirements. If there are clashes that you can’t figure out how to resolve, check with a District Governor or National Council member. As with our National Constitution comparison, create a list of conflicts, and then vote on this set as a chapter. These aren’t optional changes, but the vote allows your chapter to review what is required and available on campus – this also becomes part of continuing membership education.

Walk through your procedures section by sectionOften chapters have one set of words in writing that does not reflect the actual practice of the chapter. You might take a portion of each meeting for a few sessions to walk through one section of the chapter constitution and discuss how closely your document matches what you really do. It is important to have that match in order to allow for easier transition, whether from officer to officer or large group of members to another.

Any Question?By Jen Murdock, Chapter Field Representative, KKY

s a student, I remember reading the first paragraph of PODIUM articles, and unless it grabbed my attention, I was on to the

next page. So I’ll tell you exactly what this article is about... tools for teaching active members how to recruit. We aren’t all born with the knowledge of what makes a good brother of Kappa Kappa Psi or great conversation skills, and that’s why we should talk about it as a chapter. I frequently hear questions like: • What should I look for in a

prospective member? • How do I recruit new members? • How do I know if someone

will be a good member?

Chapter members, especially the newest ones, are sometimes unsure of the qualities they should be looking for. They were offered a bid to join, made it through the membership education process and were initiated. They know that someone saw qualities in them that would benefit their chapter, but don’t always know how to convey those ideas and qualities to others. Let’s face it, saying that someone is a “nice person” or a “good musician” doesn’t tell you very much because we all mean different things when we say “nice” or “good.”

Consider having a chapter discussion where you identify the qualities you want in members. If you aren’t sure what should go on this list, look at the Ritual or the Code of Conduct. You should be looking for one word answers that are qualities you can identify in others. There may be many qualities brought up during the discussion. When a quality is suggested, ask for more information, details or an example, and add the item to the list. You may want to consolidate qualities to make the list more effective – it doesn’t have to be really long, quality is more important than quantity.

The key to making your list work is associating the qualities with actions. Instead of saying you think someone should get a bid to join “because they’re a good band member,” identify what they do that makes them good at being a band member. Ask yourself about whether or not they are prepared for rehearsal,

how they behave at rehearsals, how they interact with other band members. Describing someone as an individual who shows up to rehearsal on time, practices and knows their music will give your fellow brothers actions that back-up your belief that they should receive a bid to join. If the chapter can’t relate an action to one of the qualities you are looking for, maybe it doesn’t mean as much as you originally thought.

Once everyone understands what you’re looking for, then it’s time to integrate those qualities into your discussions with potential members. How do you

find out if someone is responsible? What tells you they are a good musician? How do you know if they are serious about their education? Will they follow through on the commitments they make? To find answers to these questions, you have to talk with the person and get to know them. For many members, approaching people you aren’t exactly friends with and finding out if they have the qualities you are looking for is not a comfortable thing to do. So, you have an opportunity for another chapter discussion to help your brothers learn how to find the answers they are seeking.

For example, I want to know if someone is serious about their musicianship and if they would represent the chapter well to faculty members by showing up on time and prepared to rehearsals. When talking with them, I wouldn’t flat out ask, “Are you serious about your musicianship?” Instead, I could ask, “What band are you in this term?” I could guide the conversation by asking about what pieces they’re playing, talking about how much I have enjoyed being in the bands and casually mentioning that members of Kappa Kappa Psi are encouraged to participate in bands throughout the whole year. If this person expresses that they don’t care what the group is playing, they don’t plan to participate in an ensemble next term or they think it’s just plain stupid, I just learned that they are not serious about their musicianship. If they are excited about the pieces the group is playing, start talking

Jen Murdock is a 2005 graduate of the University of Washington. She is a Alumni of the Gamma Chapter of KKY and an Honorary Member of the Western District of TBS. She recently completed a year of service with AmeriCorps and now works as a National Chapter Field Representative for KKY

about when the concert is and how this conversation reminded them that they need to practice before rehearsal tomorrow, I know they enjoy participating in band and are dedicated to improving their musicianship. By inquiring about classes, I just learned that they really like being in band and are striving to do their best.

Identifying the qualities the chapter is looking for is a good first step. Incorporating those qualities into how your chapter recruits can focus the way recruitment and membership education is discussed. I strongly encourage you to have these discussions with your chapter because it is through them that you will identify the qualities you look for in members and how to best identify who exhibits those qualities. In addition, these discussions give the newer members confidence in what you saw in them and ways to approach potential members.

To answer the questions listed at the beginning:• What should I look for in prospective

members? The answers are in the Ritual and Code of Conduct. Your chapter can identify the words that sum up these qualities best and associate specific meaning and actions with the words you choose.

• How do I recruit new members? By interacting with other band members. Through the discussions you have with them, you can foster a positive relationship between them and the fraternity. Once that positive relationship is established, their interest in the organization and what you do can grow.

• How do I know if someone will be a good member? If their actions support of the qualities you look for in potential members, they will most likely continue to exhibit those qualities once they are a member.

Discussing recruitment and the qualities of members you look for will lead to recruiting a high quality of prospective members. In addition, it will challenge the active members to exhibit the qualities they are seeking in prospective members as they continually strive for the highest.

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On September 27, 2006, the University of Arkansas’ Razorback Marching Band received the Sudler Trophy for 2006, presented by the John Philip Sousa Foundation. The Razorback Marching Band, containing the Lambda Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi and the Psi Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma, has grown so much over the years.

The band originated in 1874 as the Cadet Corps. In its 132nd year of operation, the UA Band is one of the oldest collegiate bands in the U.S. In 1947, the bands divided into three different groups: the Football Band, Concert Band, and an ROTC Band. After only one year, E.J. Marty, then director of bands, quickly changed the 42 piece football band into the “Marching 100,” known throughout the nation as one of the best bands in the United States. During a slump in enrollment, the band dwindled to become the “Hopeful 78.”

In 1956, Dr. Richard “Doc” A. Worthington, past National President of Kappa Kappa Psi from 1971-1973, quickly changed the “Hopeful 78” into the “Marching Razorbacks.” In 1970, Eldon Janzon became the director of bands and took the Marching Razorbacks level of performance

to a new height, setting a trend for years to come. In 1995, Janzon retired after leading the band through almost three decades of success. Due to his tremendous dedication, the university awarded him with the title “Director of Bands, Emeritus.” Throughout the years, the RMB proudly wears the title of “The Best in Sight and Sound” under the direction of Timothy Gunter and Assistant Director Jeremy Pratchard.

During the past few years, the band has performed shows with a difficulty level unknown to the college marching world. In 2004, the RMB performed a Spanish show originally performed by the Madison Scouts. Selections included: El Toro Caliente, A Mis Abuelos, and Malaga. The following year, the band took an extra step to perform another drum corps rendition of “The Phantom of the Opera”, originally performed by the Santa Clara Vanguard. These shows not only challenged the band, but wowed the audiences to a level no one thought possible. During all of this, the band was challenged with the renovation of their band hall. They were placed at the university’s Old Health Center and Museum. The location of the temporary band hall and offices were inconvenient at the other end of campus, but the band accepted this

temporary challenge with positive attitudes.This also had an effect on inside rehearsals when weather conditions were not well and also for concert ensemble rehearsals. The concert bands rehearsed in the University Museum, which had no central heating and air and horrible acoustics. In October of 2006, the band started moving back into their newly renovated band hall. Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma began planning and slowly moving from the Old Health Center back to the Lewis E. Epley, Jr. Band Hall. After many long hours of work, the biggest part of the journey has been accomplished. The band now displays the Sudler Trophy in the central lobby of the new hall for the admiration of the success of the RMB. The day the Razorbacks beat Alabama that season will not be remembered as an ordinary football victory solely, but as a win for the Razorback Marching Band with the presentation of the Sudler Trophy.

The band has never seen a more pleasurable experience in all their years engaged in band work. The joy and the exhilarating passion the RMB received from this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, has brought upon an even greater respect for musical excellence and the upholding of our traditions!

Louis Sudler got it right when he chose to honor college bands for excellence over the long haul, as opposed to the gauge of a single-performance. The current environment for high school seniors coming on to the college band scene is that of learning one show which is polished during the season with multiple performances. College bands would have difficulty existing with such a pattern and generally look for other ways to motivate their charges. Even the brief Chevrolet-sponsored college band contests of the 1980s left a lot to be desired, and were largely engineered to promote viewership of the win-loss mentality of football fans. In that setting, famous musical personalities like Doc Severenson were brought to the press box at halftime to declare one of the two bands of competing football teams to be the “Winner”, automatically branding the other band as “Loser”. The obvious flaw in such a plan eliminated the many excellent college bands whose football teams did not merit TV attention, or the qualifications of famous personalities employed as the “judge” who had little experience in the marching band medium. By and large, college bandmasters keenly understood the pressure and importance of entertaining their crowds with a variety of quality musical entertainment, and the Chevrolet contest trailed off into the sunset.

As Director of Bands at the University of Arkansas from 1970 to 1995, my view stretches even further before and after those dates. Back in the “good ole days” of the 1960’s and 1970’s when TV was still covering band performances, CBS had an agreement to cover portions of the Cotton Bowl pre-game and most of the halftime band performances on New Years Day. The pre-game featured five high school bands in which I previously had a part, and the halftime ended with a combined production including both college and high school bands. It was my good fortune to conduct both the pre-game and halftime finale in 1965 when Arkansas played Nebraska. Little did I know that some ten years later I would be back in the Cotton Bowl with my own band, the U of A Razorback Band.

Louis and Laura Sudler, son and daughter- in-law of the founder of the Sudler Trophy, and their son, daughter-in-law and grandson, were present on September 23rd to honor the seven former and present directors of the Razorback Band, reaching from 1954 to the present. It was my good fortune to know each one, including the now deceased predecessor of Roger Widder, Edmund J. Marty. Marty left his post abruptly in 1954 to Assistant Widder whose chief mission was teaching oboe and bassoon. A search completed the following year brought Richard “Doc” Worthington to the campus from the public schools of Michigan. He introduced the high-stepping up tempo style which remained his trademark during his fourteen year tenure. He worked to achieve the goal of more than 100 members in the marching band to carry the title of “The Marching One Hundred”. Doc became well known in Kappa Kappa Psi as District Governor and his many civic activities in Arkansas.

With my arrival at the U of A in 1970, the style of halftime performance changed to a military style of marching which had enjoyed considerable success in the public schools in Texas. That same year, Robert Bright who was Professor of Trumpet, accepted the role of the “Voice of the Razorback Band” and principal recruiter. Bright introduced every performance of “The Best in Sight and Sound” for the next 30 years.

Although the halftime performance gradually developed into a soft Corps Style, the pre-game show remained familiar to football fans with a high stepping entry leading into the National Anthem and Alma Mater..... with one major exception. Immediately prior to Doc Worthington’s departure, he obeyed the student edict to stop playing the Confederate rally cry “Dixie”, and my refusal to reinstate its use led to considerable conflict of viewpoints. There was a substantial and vocal crowd who insisted that “Dixie” be played as well as the many students and fans who were agreeable to drop it. More importantly, it left a major void at the football games when the band no longer welcomed the

team to the field with the familiar rallying cry. It was a desperate search which ultimately led to the substitution of Henry Mancini’s Swing March (from the movie How Daddy Won the War) as the band formed the letter “A” at the portals of the end zone for the team’s entry. With a few adjustments and the addition of the chant “Go Hogs Go”, it has become the trademark of spirit in Razorback Land.

The leadership progressed through Assistants Chal Ragsdale and Jim Robken during the next five years. Ragsdale continued as chief arranger and converted the six man (BD, Cym, 4 Snares) to the modern field percussion ensemble. Robken achieved considerable notoriety developing the spirited “Hog Wild” basketball band. In 1992 Dale Warren took on the role of Director of Bands and Marching Band Director. He came with impressive credentials in corps style drill design and made the complete transition to contemporary marching style. As he became more focused in concert activities, Timothy Gunter was appointed Director of the Razorback Band in the year 2000. Gunter was an Arkansas product from Hope High School and had progressed through band director positions at both junior and senior high schools, ultimately being appointed Director of Marching Band at Rutgers University. He brought along Jeremy Pratchard (via OU & Texas Tech) and they function as an efficient team. Gunter’s subsequent

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Elden JanzenDirector of Bands Emeritus

University of Arkansas

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Fighting an AddictionBy Adam Cantley, National VP for Student Affairs , KKY

t is time for me to come clean, and I hope you all know how hard this is for me. I have an addiction that I must

own up to, or I will not be able to move on with my life. I, Adam David Cantley, am addicted to facebook.com. Please, don’t judge me! I am currently looking into support groups online, mostly through facebook. Yes, I will check to see who added me before I even open my e-mail. Sometimes the first fifteen minutes of my study time are devoted to seeing who changed their profile pictures. I have started pointless groups I thought were cool at the time and then realized how lame they actually were. Facebook.com and sometimes my side addiction to myspace.com have taken a hold on my life. However, I am always careful about what I am putting out there in the online world. We all need to remember both the positives and negatives to these new online communities.

The first thing we all need to remember is these are public forums. Who do you want to see your “GLORIOUS” pictures from your 21st birthday party? I am sure your friends and other people you trust, but what about possible employers, your academic advisor, professors, band directors, or the campus and city police.

Today, more non-students are joining facebook as a way to understand student culture and also to see what is happening in the lives of students on campus. There have been students found guilty of conduct violations, denied leadership positions or admittance to groups, and been taken off of scholarship consideration due to the material that is on facebook and other similar sites. Also, more employers and head hunters are using the internet than ever before to find out about possible job candidates, and it is weighing into hiring

decisions. Now, how proud are you of having that picture with you sleeping and the bar stamp on your forehead, cheek, or any of the multitudes of places it could have been transferred. Also, more college parent clubs and associations are educating parents about facebook and myspace, so the next time you wave at the camera or write about your weekend, it could be for mom and dad.

Also, please make sure you are not turning these web community profiles into what I call “stalker net.” There is no need to have your cell number out there for the world. Why do random people need to know where you live? Finally, when you post your entire class schedule you have provided anyone with the information to track you down day or night. Would you walk up to a random stranger on campus and give

out all that information? Technically, you may already be doing that, through your facebook or myspace profile.

These web communities can also provide many opportunities to unite our membership as well. All six districts of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma have facebook groups that students use to post pictures of events, send out reminders, and unite our membership. I am sure most if not all chapters have similar situations on their campus for Kappa Kappa Psi facebook groups. These groups are great resources to communicate with the members and remind them about events. However, make sure you are still using e-mail and other forms of communication to get the message out as well.

I feel better now, after talking about my addictions. We all just need to remember to be responsible with what we put online. If you think I am overreacting, I have received a couple of complaints from directors about what students have posted on their sites and wondering if this is how we wanted to be represented as organizations. It goes back to one of those lessons you learned after you were initiated into our bonds or joined the marching band; once you put on those letters or that uniform, you are no longer an individual. You represent our entire family even online. Finally, make sure you join the facebook groups for National Convention in Orlando, Florida this summer. Hey, I said I had a problem, not that I would stop all together.

Adam Cantley is a 2003 graduate of West Virginia University and a Life Member of the Omicron Chapter of KKPsi. He is currently a graduate student at Oklahoma State University in College Student Development.

In MemoryDearest Brothers and Sisters In The Bond,It is with great sorrow that we inform you of the passing of one of our sisters. Nikki Kerlin, the Northeast District Webmaster passed away on the morning of January 11th, 2007.

An alumnus of the Delta Omega chapter at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and an active of the Delta Nu chapter at the University of Maine, she will be missed.

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Communication is KEY By Dawn Farmer, National VP for Communication & Recognition , TBS

au Beta Sigma is an organization spanning the nation. We have chapters across

the country, in different climates, time zones, and area codes, yet we stay connected through our ability to communicate. There are a myriad of ways of communicating with each other, and effective chapters utilize several methods in order to stay in touch with the Sorority. With all of the projects, deadlines, and ideas surrounding Tau Beta Sigma, strong communication is imperative for a chapter’s success. Remember that communication is KEY:

Keep in touch with others.Today’s technology allows us to maintain connections at lightning speeds. Tools like listservs, message boards, and email helps us to stay up to date with current activities of other chapters. We can read about the service other schools are providing to their bands and communities. These posts inspire us to take ideas back to our chapter and perhaps try out a new idea. Several chapters have their own websites, full of photos and projects. These websites provide good insights into individual chapter operations. You can see a list of chapter website links on tbsigma.org. Another great communication resource is the monthly Student Chat. Tau Beta Sigma members are encouraged to attend scheduled monthly chats; in these chats we get input and ideas from students across the nation. This forum allows all Tau Beta Sigma members, regardless of age or office position, to contribute to discussion.

Even in this highly technological world, sometimes we need to just use the phone or post office. At times, the most effective way to communicate is by picking up the phone and talking to someone in person. With text messages, blackberries, and email so popular, sometimes meaning of text gets lost in translation. Especially in time sensitive matters, it might be best to simply place a phone call to someone. Many phone numbers are listed in the chapter directory, which can be found on the website. Also in the chapter directory are addresses. It is always nice when chapters or districts send out updates or

newsletters to people outside of their immediate area; everyone loves to get mail! In your next chapter meeting, suggest contacting a chapter in a district different than your own, it could spawn a new relationship.

Everyone is cc: in communications.Especially with important documentation, it is vital that everyone is ‘carbon-copied’ on communications. Carbon copying

includes many people on an email, to ensure that all parties see the same correspondence. It is a good rule of thumb that whenever you mention some other person or chapter in an email, you also cc: that entity on the email. This way, every concerned member is on the same page. With email, it’s easy; there is a cc: function or field where you can enter multiple addresses. If you need to send another person the

email, but would like that address to be kept private, you can use the ‘blind carbon copy’ function, usually notated bcc: on an email field. With that function, they will receive that email, but no other recipient will be able to see that address. When working on projects that are with another chapter, your Kappa Kappa Psi chapter,a district officer, or band director, you

Dawn Farmer is a 2002 graduate of the University of Arizona. She is a Life Member of the Omega Chapter of TBS and an Honorary Member of the Psi Chapter of KKY. She currently is a music education graduate student at the University of Maryland.

should always copy them onto the emails. This way, there are no surprises later when someone ‘didn’t know’ something. Also, if your chapter submits any important forms through email, you should print a hard copy or cc: your chapter’s email address on that submission, so there is a copy accessible for later.

You need to note deadlines.Sometimes it feels like there is always something due. Paperwork, dues, forms, reports, fees, and membership paperwork...the list goes on. To keep your chapter in good standing and eligible for awards, all of those things must be submitted complete and on time. It is difficult to remember everything, but there are resources to help you. Many chapters have ‘officer notebooks’ which are passed from outgoing to incoming officers. These notebooks include a calendar, specific for each office, which includes all deadlines and important dates to be aware of. These are great, especially when there is a high turnover of older officers to younger officers. Another resource would be the Tau Beta Sigma National Website. On the website there are lists of important due dates and other dates to remember.

With all the ways we can communicate, we should be very skilled in the art. However, with the other areas of our life demanding our attention, like school and band and jobs, we sometimes are not as thorough as we would like to be. We all need to take the initiative to be better communicators in our chapter and beyond. Help each other and our chapters to be in touch with other chapters, keep everyone in the loop, and be mindful of deadlines. Those three simple steps will increase your communication effectiveness. Communication is KEY to a successful chapter.

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A success story for bands has unfolded over the past several months. The story involves a trumpeter and his dad in the University of Louisville Marching Band. The student is blind and has a rare disorder which will not allow him to stretch his limbs. He is confined to a wheelchair and his dad is his partner for life.

The story started so innocently. He wanted to be a part of the game day atmosphere at his university. He became a member of the marching band. His dad, Mr. Hughes, attended all the rehearsals and learned the drill along with his son, Patrick Hughes. This team caught the eye of the local media and national media.

Patrick and his dad have been featured in Sports Illustrated, ABC World News Tonight, Good Morning America, College Sports Television, Fox Sports, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, Oprah and is the recipient of the Disney’s Wide World of Sports Spirit Award. Patrick is the first non-athlete to receive this award. In addition, Patrick will be presented an award from President Bush this summer, launching a 50 state concert tour for an audience of disabled students.

You can learn more about Patrick on his website at www.patrickhenryhughes.com. You can also see the the ABC interview by going to www.abcnews.com and searching for Patrick Hughes. The ESPN/Disney Award Presentation can be found at www.youtube.com. The video is so large, you will need to view two separate videos.

These sites are:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IohdtoLjoU0 http://youtube.com/watch?v=mmXWVGR0zpk

For more information, please contactDr. Greg Byrne, VPPR -TBSAssociate Director of BandsUniversity of Louisville

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By Deborah L. Baker, Immediate Past National President, TBS

ver wonder why faces and names change on the Board of Trustees? Tau Beta Sigma Board of Trustees are elected

to a four year term and each member may be a trustee for two consecutive terms (8 years). At that point, the member must take a two year break and then may return if elected for another rotation. Most members are curious to the actual role of the Board of Trustees. Understanding that role will give a better picture as to the need to have term limits.

Tau Beta Sigma Board of Trustees consists of 10 people. The National President sits on the Board ex-officio. The Immediate Past National President is on the board for a two year term to bring over the current trends of the organization and has voting rights. There are two Life Members of the Board- Wava and Janet West Miller. They do not having voting rights, but you can bet that we listen to their thoughts. The remaining six members are open seats with voting rights. Three seats are up for election at each convention. These six positions have term limits.

The role of the Board of Trustees is to think globally, to watch over the past, present, and future of the Sorority. The Board of Trustees handles the Trust Fund of the organization; the “nest egg” that keeps our organization strong and healthy. It is the goal of the Board of Trustees to see that the current membership needs are taken care of and that future members will always be around. The Board of Trustees oversee the future of the organization.

Knowing that our future is in the hands of the board, why would we not want the same people year after year after year......

Term limits help keep the consistency of long range goals and strategic planning.

Over a term of 8 years, a usual path for a board member consists of two years of learning the board roles, two years of being a part of the board committees- time to renew term of office- two years as vice chair, then two years of board chair. Over that time frame, a member has the opportunity to learn from the older members, become a participating member of the board, take on a leadership role in the direction of the future as well as mentor younger members, then complete the strategic goals that the board has been working on over their two 4 year terms. Solid strategic planning means that goals are made, goals are worked on, goals are completed, new goals are made. It is in the role of new goals are made that new members join the ranks of the Board of Trustees.

A high functioning Board of Trustees has a diverse group of members watching over the Sorority. Currently our board has band directors, public relation specialists, a CPA, a principal, and corporate officials. We have members who live in the southeast, southwest, midwest, northeast,

and west. Members of the board of trustees have memberships from every district and even Kappa Kappa Psi. We have eight females and two males on the board. Members have held positions as national presidents, national officers, district counselors, national alumni board members, and many district/chapter offices as students. There are members on the board from every decade of our history. We are very fortunate to have our founder on our board to guide us from the past, through the present, and into the future.

A successful Board of Trustees understands and encourages new members for continued success of the Sorority. Any board will become stagnant with the same people being a part of the group over and over again. What would the credibility of the

EDeborah L. Baker is the Immediate Past National President on the Board of Trustees for Tau Beta Sigma and presided as National President in 2003-2005. Debbie received her Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of Florida. She is a life member of Beta Xi and holds honorary memberships from Theta Lambda, the Midwest District, and Kappa Kappa Psi.

Debbie is the Director of Bands at Flat Rock Middle School in Tyrone, Georgia. Bands under her direction have performed for the Southeastern United States Band Clinic, the National Middle School Conference, Georgia Music Educators Conference, and for Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue.

board be without band directors on it? What credibility will the board have if the same people continue to run the direction of the organization? Old and new ideas must join together for a successful board. It is important that new members join a board to bring in fresh perspectives. Past board members never go away, they are around for current board members to rely on. When a person finishes a term of office, it is something we should applaud. That person has brought ideas, goals, and dreams for our organization to life. In life, we constantly move to a new stage. The same is true for the Board of Trustees. Sometimes that stage means to complete a term of office and step aside for the next generation. No one person is greater than the whole.

The Tau Beta Sigma Board of Trustees continues to thrive through this process. We humbly thank past members of the Board of Trustees. We thank the current members for the work they are doing for our future. And we know that through having a term limit, our Board of Trust-ees will continue to always be successful in building our future. “Tau Beta Sigma For Greater Bands” FOREVER!

Why Term Limits?

Outreach & Leadership creating further aspiration ..... In the spring of 2006 Southeast District Convention, the Iota Zeta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity won “Top Chapter Award”. As top chapter, focus is concentrated on abiding by standards, financial responsiblity leadership, education, and support to the band program. By doing so, the chapter has been active in events such as the Walk for Aids, Leadership Conference, and Aggie Fun Fest. Not only were we able to raise money in the Aggie Fun Fest, but we also promoted in abundance to campus a high regard for the band program in what we do for both the band and the university. In addition, our Leadership Conference we host each year thoroughly encourages individuals to pursue actions in guiding others. Ideal models of leadership were speakers in the event considering many brothers of the chapter hold leadership positions in the band. As you can see, purposes 1 (one) and 3 (three) are heavily implemented through our chapter's proceedings. In conclusion, the Iota Zeta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity’s direction in illustrating a devoted sense of bond and teamwork is to continue setting standards of superiority.

– Marcus D. Smith, Recording Secretary, Iota Zeta; KKΨ

Delta Chapter: Role Models in the CommunityThe Delta Chapter of KKY at the University Oklahoma has tried to become more involved in the community around us by being involved in several new service programs. Some of these include a Shackathon, which is an event to raise money for Habitat for Humanity. We also are involved in Big Event, a program where over 5,000 OU students go out into

the community and help out with over 100 service projects to clean up the area. However, the project that has meant the most to our chapter and to the surrounding area is our Red Ribbon Week Outreach Program.

This year was our second year doing this, and we took a pep band made up of KKY and TBS members to several schools in the area. Not only did we play some of their favorite OU pep songs, but we also told them why it is important to live a drug and alcohol free lifestyle. One of the most amazing things about this experience is that we know the influence we can have on a younger generation as a group of role models in this community. We may never actually know how many people we reached with this project, but it is a great feeling to know that we might have made even one person rethink they way they want to live their life. Know that all of you can have this same influence in your own community, lets all continue to serve together!

– Clint Taylor and Brian Werkman, University of Oklahoma, Delta; KKΨ

Visits to EEThese past several months Epsilon Epsilon Chapter of TBS has had the honor of spending time with two great people, Marci Jones and Meredith Brazzell. Marci joined us for a weekend late July where we surprised her by making her an honorary. That weekend she helped us out greatly and helped our chapter grow really close together, which is helping us out in the long run. We are closer than ever and are able to get our stuff done in a timely fashion and have fun together, both in and out of sorority functions.

I personally feel closer to Meredith Brazzell, well at first I was nervous for our meetings with her, but once I met her, all of it flew out the window. That night at the Fifth Street Diner was a fun time just talking with her

and getting to know her as a sister and a person. All in all, great memories were made with a bright future to look forward to.

– C. Erin Nye, Kutztown University, Epsilon Epsilon; TBS

We’ve Got Spirit! Yes We Do! We’ve Got Spirit! How About You? As many of us know, being in the band can be very time consuming, strenuous, and sometimes stressful. It requires us to make endless sacrifices, and at times it can get a bit overwhelming. For many marching bands, the pressures of “band life” peak at a certain time of the school year. HOMECOMING!!!!! During this time, long practices manage to get even longer. With the added stress that accompanies homecoming, maintaining the spirit of band members becomes an absolute necessity. Eta Delta’s remedy for the Showtime Marching Band was SPIRIT WEEK. Spirit week brought back the animation and vigor to the band. Whether it was dressing tacky on Tacky Day or wearing pajamas on Pajama Day, everyone was happy and excited to participate. It’s funny how doing the silliest and simplest things can have the greatest impact when you are doing them together. “That’s what having spirit is all about.”

– Alexis S. Bunagan, Howard University, Eta Delta; TBS

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By Dollie McDonald, National Vice President for Special Projects, TBS

reetings, Sisters & Brothers! I am writing to inform you all of some fantastic news and progress of our Project Restoration Archives and the first stage of

preserving our Petitioning Documents. With donations from over 56 chapters as well as donations from districts and individuals alike. We have placed all petitioning documents for all active and inactive chapters in acid free boxes! This restoration will help preserve our documents for many more years to come and have members that come in this organization years after all of us to see a piece of our puzzle that will remain in our archives. I would like to recognize and thank all of those involved to help get Stage One completed! We had some individuals that gave up their time to physically travel to the National Headquarters to help see this project through. I would like to personally thank Lisa Croston, Bev Cohen, Kathi Waddle, Alpha Chapter, Psi Chapter, Beta Zeta Chapter, Delta Alpha Chapter, and to Meredith Brazzell, our National Chapter Field Representative. Without your hard work and precious time, this stage of the project could not be completed! What’s next? Stage Two! We are on a roll, but we have to keep “truckin” and in order to do so, we still need assistance!!! The next stage is to preserve district articles and restore all other items through the years. What does this mean? We need restoration items to restore pictures, scrapbooks, acid free boxes for when we get new chapters in the future, ritual items, fire proof filing cabinets and any other materials to save our artifacts. The next challenge will be to have donations from each district to preserve their “district items” in our archives. What can you do? Talk to your fellow members in your district, get together and see what you can do. Every dollar and donation will help us move forward. Stay tuned for more details on “how you can help!!!” I would also like say another special thank you to the MWD & WD who donated for all active

& inactive chapters in their district for their petitioning documents. Thank You! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Dollie McDonald, National Vice President for Special Projects at dolliemcdonald@tbsigma.org. Thank You Tau Beta Sigma and for all who have stepped up to the challenge!

Tau Beta Sigma would like to thank the following

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KKY Capital Development ProgramAll donations to Kappa Kappa Psi are tax deductible to the extent of IRS Regulations.

Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band FraternityDefined Contribution Program

Up to $99 • Friend of Kappa Kappa Psi $100 • Century Club $250 • First Chair Club $500 • Director’s Club $1,000 • President’s Club $5,000 • William A. Scroggs Founder’s Club

Life MembershipAlumni and Honorary members are entitled to Life Membership for $250 (application available at http://www.kkpsi.org).

Support for the National Programs • Scholarships • Commissioning Projects • Leadership Education • National Intercollegiate Band • Recruiting Activities • Archives Restoration •Unrestricted Gift

The National Programs of Kappa Kappa Psi (Scholarships, Leadership Education, etc.)can be supported by any of the following giving options:

• Cash Gifts – tax deductible according to the donor’s tax bracket.

• Bequests – bequests include gifts of cash, securities, or other marketable property designated in a will and are exempt from fed- eral estate taxes. A specific bequest leaves certain property, or a percentage of the estate to the Kappa Kappa Psi Corporation.

• Life Insurance – gifts made be made to the fraternity by naming the Kappa Kappa Psi Corporation as owner or as beneficiary.

• Appreciated Property – an alternative to a cash gift is a donation of appreciated securities, such as stocks and bonds.

Please contact Alan Bonner at the National Headquarters (800-543-6505) or Ken Corbett (803-777-7313) if you have any questions.

Detach the form below and mail with your contribution.

Kappa Kappa Psi FraternityPO Box 849Stillwater, OK 74076-0849

If you would like your gift directed to a specific area, please indicate the area on the bottom portion of this form.

r My contribution in the amount of $ ____________ advances the mission of Kappa Kappa Psi. My check is enclosed. Please make payable to: KKY Trust Fund Please charge my credit card: r Visa r MasterCard Card Number: _________________________________ Amount $ ____________ Expiration Date _____ / _____ Signature ________________________________r I would like to contribute $ _____________ over a period of r 1 year or r 2 years (check one)

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Be a Part of the Legacy of Tau Beta Sigma!The Tau Beta Sigma Fund supports valuable, long-term programs of our Sorority, including the National Intercollegiate Band, Commissioning program, Women In Music Speaker Series, scholarships and leadership development.

Now is your chance to make a difference! All supporters of Tau Beta Sigma are invited and encouraged to sustain and preserve the mission of the Sorority by participating in the Tau Beta Sigma Trust Fund. Each gift will be recognized in The PODIUM.

YES! I want to contribute to the Tau Beta Sigma Trust Fund. r Friends of the Trust (Select your personal gift level.) ___ Friend $0-$99 ___ Century Club $100-$249 ___ Sisterhood Supporter $250-$499 ___ Red Rose Contributor $500-$999 ___ Pearl Patron $1,000-$2,499 ___ Blue and White Benefactor $2,500-$4,999 ___ Wava Banes Henry Founder $5,000 or more

r Tributes Mark Milestones for your sisters, alumni and your chapter by donating in the form of a tribute. Each biennium a special limited edition commemorative pin will be offered - we are currently sold out of our first 60th Anniversary Tribute pin - look for our second edition pin in Summer 2007!

r Life Membership ($250)Life membership is for alumni or senior members and grants the following privileges:• Serve as proxy for your former chapter at Convention (if actives are not present).• Receive The PODIUM as long as a correct address is available.• Receive a Tau Beta Sigma Life Membership pin.• Receive a complimentary one-year membership in the National Alumni Association of Tau Beta Sigma.

r Bequests to the Sorority You may choose to include the Sorority in your estate planning with a gift of stocks, bonds, real estate, insurance or cash. (Contact the National Headquarters for information.)

Please accept my gift to the Tau Beta Sigma Trust Fund in the amount of ___________________________ .

Name: ______________________________________________________________E-mail: __________________________

Address: __________________________________ City: _____________________State: ________ ZIP: _____________

Telephone: _________________________________ Chapter/School:___________________________________________

Complete the following if the gift is a Tribute:This gift is a Tribute for _________________________________________________________________________________

in honor/memory (circle one) of __________________________________________________________________________

Please send acknowledgement to: Name: ______________________________________________________________E-mail: __________________________Address: __________________________________ City: _____________________State: ________ ZIP: _____________Telephone: _________________________________ Chapter:_________________ School:__________________________(Use a separate sheet, including your name, for additional Tributes and attach to this page.)

Method of Payment:r Check Enclosed. Make check payable to Tau Beta Sigma Trust Fund. r Credit Card: r VISA r MasterCard Card Number: ______- ______ - _____ - _____ Expiration Date (MM/YY): ____ / ____ Name on card: ______________________________________________________________

All contributions are tax deductible and may qualify for corporate matching funds.

Send Trust Fund contributions to:Tau Beta Sigma Sorority Trust Fund, P.O. Box 849, Stillwater, OK 74076-0849

800-543-6505

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Alpha Omega’s Inaugural Golf TournamentOn April 8, the Alpha Omega chapter of Tau Beta Sigma held their Inaugural golf tournament. The tournament was held at the Seminole Golf and Country Club to benefit Reaching Potentials, an autism awareness group. Through the dedication of fellow sisters, our chapter raised nearly $700 for Reaching Potentials. Participants included sisters and the brothers of the Gamma Nu Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi as well members of our fellow greeks in music: the FSU brothers of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia as well as support from Sigma. The golfers each received a great gift bag with a tournament shirt, gourmet nuts, office supplies, gift certificates, beverages and other great gifts in addition to a tournament raffle. While on the course, the golfers received ice cold towels and bottles of water from the volunteering sisters in order to help the golfers keep their core body temperature down and stay hydrated. The tournament received a lot of publicity in the community and drummed up a lot of support for the Alpha Omega Chapter as well as Reaching Potentials. Tournament sponsors included: The Seminole Golf & Country Club, Titleist Golf, Bonefish Grill, the AFROTC, BagelBagel and Chik-fil-a. Golf tournaments are a great way to raise

money for a worthy charity/organization. It takes a lot of preparation and planning, not to mention work, but when you announce the amount of money that was raised at the conclusion of the golf tournament and see the joy on the golfers’ and on the people who worked so hard to make the event a success, all the hard work was worth it and you know you’d do it all over again. Only five months after the tournament, work is already underway for the 2nd Annual Golf Tournament which will be benefiting a needy Leon County school’s music program. More information can be found at www.freewebs.com/tbsalphaomega.

The tournament winners for each division are as follows:Men’s Division: 1. Daniel Pedrazas (PMA)Women’s Division:1. Shing Woodall (TBSigma)2. Jennifer Smith (TBSigma)Best Ball/Scramble Division:1. Kappa Kappa Psi(Matthew Barker, Tony Geronimos, Joshua Sall, Shawn Wallace)

– Shing Woodall, Florida State University, Alpha Omega; TBS

What makes the ultimate band performer?Forty minutes into Epsilon Kappa’s weekly meeting, a face popped into the room. This normally isn’t too unusual an occurrence; however this evening it was. The face belonged to Valorie Kondos-Field, the UCLA women’s gymnastics coach. The appearance of “Miss Val” at EK’s meeting was a surprise arranged by the EK Vice President of Sisterhood. The goal was to have her speak on her life, her experience as a head coach, and how she helps her student-athletes deal with performance anxiety and balancing practice with school.

Instead of presenting a strict speech directed at us, Miss Val engaged us in a more informal discussion of life. We laughed over last week’s half-time “Beach Show” and how the tubas wore speedos. Miss Val told us how she is actually trained in classical dance and has little gymnastics experience, but has become so successful as a coach by doing what she knew how to do. The times that she failed as an assistant coach, and later as a head coach, were when she tried to emulate other coaching styles. Each time Miss Val was discouraged she asked herself, “Do you have something to offer: Yes.” “What are your philosophies: Integrity – be true to yourself, don’t try to be someone else, don’t worry about what you’re supposed to be.” With her values of integrity and honesty guiding her, Miss Val succeeded as a coach in her unique way. In fact, Miss Val has been so successful that in the past ten years alone, she has led UCLA to five NCAA titles and one runner-up finish, nine Regional titles and six Pac-10 championships. But of course, Miss Val made no mention of this during her talk with us. As she spoke with us, she was completely focused in on us – learning about Tau Beta Sigma, what we stand for, why we enjoy band, and what we could improve upon as sisters and band members. After sharing her story, Miss Val had the sisters of EK participate in an exercise she does with her gymnasts. She asked us to share what qualities we thought the ultimate band performer possessed. These were our responses:

- adaptability- positive attitude- focused- cares about self and band- pride in school

Don Veller Seminole Golf and Country Club See PERFORMER, Student News A3

Sisters are forever. That means we stand beside each other through the good days and bad days, the blistering cold and scorching heat. I would love nothing more than to spend an entire evening with my sisters serving the band and the community. Who wouldn’t? Now, let me tell you about a remarkable sisterhood and service project we did recently.

This Halloween my chapter took sisterhood and trick-or-treating to the next level. As part of my chapter’s monthly sisterhood activity, we decided it would be fun to dress-up in costume. Then, some members of the chapter hosted a progressive dinner. We went from house to house eating a separate course of the meal. During Theta Mu’s progressive dinner, members went to one person’s house for a delicious dinner of corn, green beans, savory chicken breast, and homemade mashed potatoes. I know my stomach was stuffed from this fabulous meal. Afterwards, the chapter wanted to include a community service activity into our night. We went trick-or-treating for canned food in style with three one-of-a-kind shopping carts. Each cart received attention from many costumed girls who pushed them around neighborhoods collecting canned food and non-perishable items. The community members were more than willing to give to a good cause, especially when there were girls dressed up in rich, vibrant costumes standing at their doors.

In total, two full carts of food were collected, which were then presented to the local food pantry. Following our trick-or-treating, we traveled to another sister’s home for many delectable desserts. My sisters had so much fun spending time together. It was an extra special night for us, because we felt we helped out those who are less fortunate than us to have full meals or any meal at all. The food pantry was overjoyed to receive the many boxes of food, which will help them out when families start preparing for Thanksgiving.

If any chapter decides to do this as a sisterhood project there are more ways to make

the event different and exciting. First, the courses could be broken up. For example, one house could provide soup or salad, the next house host the main meal, and another house might serve dessert or drinks. Theta Mu has planned a progressive dinner three times and each year it has changed to fit our schedules and ideas. A house does not have to be used all the time. If many people want to host a dinner course, they could get together on campus and use a residence hall or some other type of building. Decorations are optional, but they do make the area feel more festive and lively. For Halloween we dressed up in costumes and themed our dinner with spookish colors and haunting treats.

Trick-or-Treating for canned food is a fun and easy community service project. Community members are more than willing to help out the food pantry or wherever the food will be put to good use. One tip if a chapter decides they would like to do this next year is to avoid weekends when other organizations are collecting food. During the evening when my sisters and I collected the canned products, we were told that the local Boy Scout troop had picked up most of the food the day before. A flyer could be sent out to the area that a chapter is going to visit a few days before the actual event occurs. This way if more than one organization does the same project, the members of the community will be prepared. Another way to make the evening more exciting is to make it a competition. Divide up into groups, create a unique team name, and see which group can collect the most

canned food. One member’s mom had the great idea to use grocery carts to hold all items collected. They were lent to us for the evening by a local grocery store. On another note, this service project does not necessarily have to be done on Halloween night. Theta Mu asked for the donations two days before Halloween. I would encourage each and every chapter to do this, because it is more than just a service project. It is a time for sisters to bond while aiding an organization which thrives from public donations.

For a busy chapter, combining a sisterhood and service project together is an amazing feat, but don’t think it’s impossible. My sisters already want to plan another such day. I felt that I needed to share this wonderful idea with the chapters of TBS and KKY, because it is an opportunity too good to pass up. Do not be afraid to suggest a mixture of such events, because you never know how they might turn out.

– Stacy Laue, University of Nebraska at Kearney, Theta Mu; TBS

Scary Sisters Shop for Less Fortunate

Scary trick-or-treaters were ready to collect canned goods.

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- appreciation for opportunity to be playing in such a group

- talent- disciplined- balance (ex: when to have fun, be

focused, etc.)- know when to lead as well as follow

Then she asked: “Are you all of these things? Why aren’t you? What risks do you want to take on the field? What do you learn from being in band? If you aren’t learning, you aren’t growing as a person.” When Miss Val left, the entire room felt truly inspired to make a personal change: take more initiative if they were shy, concentrate harder at practice if they goofed off, and work harder to become the Ultimate Band Performer.

The following week, the sisters of EK came up with our own list of “The Ultimate TBS Sister” in order to better establish what we are looking for in our candidates. We invite all of our Brother and Sister chapters to try this same exercise and recognize how they can become better leaders in the band, and how they can decide who to recruit for their own candidate classes.

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VoteAs a chapter, you do need to vote to accept any amendments to your constitution. This allows the chapter to affirm its own procedures.

Review your constitution with your sponsorAfter making decisions as a chapter, or if you have conflicts about amendments, you should talk with your sponsor about your constitutional work. This allows for feedback and help with any dilemmas, wordings, or matching with the needs of the band.

Review your constitution with a District Governor, CFR, or National Council memberIt is always helpful to bring in a fresh set of eyes to your document. Often, these folks can alert you to conflicts or help you identify gaps in the document. These aren’t people whose side hobby

STRENGTHENING from Page 10appointment as Director of Athletic Bands

has brought all athletic service groups under his hand. This now includes the 320 member Razorback Marching Band from which all other service functions are drawn. It’s not unusual for the full and sub groups to perform in parade, volley ball, one or more pep rallies, and women’s basketball, within the period of a few days, and not infrequently at the same time.

Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma comprise a healthy nucleus of most every activity and play an important role in what has become the Sudler Award recognition of the Razorback Band program. Without the willing hands and energies of these two groups, a yet undiscovered cadre of band-wise professionals would be needed to help fill the gaps and pull the load. Along with them, every past and present bandsman can stand tall in accepting this honor. My congratulations to each of the faculty and directors who had a part in bringing the National Sudler Trophy to Arkansas!

GOT IT from Page 13 is constitutional work their interest is your chapter operating smoothly.

These steps do not suggest that one person does the constitutional work him or herself. The constitution provides the foundation for the work of an entire chapter, and should have the chapter involved in its review. This can be just the sort of project that starts a larger chapter conversation about where it wants to go, and the goals it wants to set along the way.

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By Dollie McDonald, National Vice President for Special Projects, TBS

rlando, July, Hot Sun, Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World, Sisters, Brothers and Music!

How many times will we have all of these FUN items in common? Once a decade, or at least once every two years at our National Convention is when you can have all of these wrapped up in one great gift for yourself and your chapter.

So do you have any ideas of how you are going to get to National Convention? If you can’t send your whole chapter or even half of your chapter, are you doing something to ensure a delegate sits for your chapter to vote on major issues with our sorority business? Here are a few ideas to help get your chapter motivated so you can share in all of the fun experiences that National Convention has to offer.

• Fundraise, Fundraise, Fundraise! Of course this is a “no brainer” for most of us, but do some of you do a fundraiser that is strictly for National Convention travel? There are many chapters that designate a fundraiser solely for National Convention travel which helps pay for hotel room, registration,

travel, or to divide up among members attending to help subsidize the cost. Another idea for the future is to designate 10%, 15%, or 20% of each fundraiser profit into a separate travel fund for every two years, you will be surprised of how quick this percentage adds up over a course of a biennium.

• Music and/or Band Department Donations: There are some chapters out there who ask their Music Department or Band Department, or sometimes both if they are separate to donate department funds to help pay for cost attending National Convention. What really helps this scenario is pointing out a few

facts of National Intercollegiate Band participation and concert, leadership development, workshops and fabulous speakers. National Convention is a time where we all learn from other chapters, learn from outside sources and learn more and more about music! What a great sell to present to your Music and/or Band departments and you really never know, until you ask!

• University Registered Student Organizations: Many universities have a leadership development fund or

ODollie McDonald is a 2000 graduate of the University of Arkansas. She is a Life Member of the Psi Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma and an Honorary Member of KKY National Chapter, an Honorary of TBS - Alpha Chapter; and an Honorary of KKY - Lambda Chapter. Dollie currently works for Career Centers of Texas.

monies set aside to help their registered student organizations on campus develop and maintain good standing. There are many universities and colleges out there who will allot so much money to each organization to help attend workshops, conventions, etc., especially if there are workshops on leadership development, alcohol/hazing awareness, or promotes a purpose within that said organization. Again, same rule applies as asking your Music or Band Department, your university may request your proposal for funds in writing or may have an application process, so look into this as early as possible. Every university is different, however I have known several chapters receive funds from their university or college and it really help costs going to National Convention. Again, you never know until you ask!

Hopefully these are a few ideas to get you started and pointed in the right direction. There are countless reasons of “why” to come to National Convention and not mention the fact you meet the coolest people and have the time of your life! Focus on the “how am I getting to National Convention” and start taking a few steps at a time, and one day you are well on your way and you will never regret attending a National Convention!

Making Plans to Attend National Convention?

Hey Tau Beta Sigma!!! Need An Idea For A Special Project

for Spring 2007 ???

National Intercollegiate Band Tryouts! Your chapter can set try-outs through your music department with equipment for recording of tapes, cds, etc. and conduct try-outs to send in by April to our National Headquarters for your band members on your campus. The NIB consists of college students from across the nation and they do not have to be in Tau Beta Sigma or Kappa Kappa Psi to be a member of this fantastic ensemble. Be sure to advertise this opportunity in your Music and Band Halls, with the conductor, composer, location, and dates and recruit from your College or University. What an amazing service to offer the students on your campus and promote music all at the same time!

Thank you for ReMembering Tau Beta Sigma !We appreciate your gift to our future:

Friends of the TrustCentury Club

Karel Husa

FriendsEmily Parcell

In memory of Leland James Slade

Kim WilliamsIn honor of Eta Rho's 20th Anniversary in March 2007

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By Debbie Kaplan and Melanie Meehan, Members of the TBS Board of Trustees

e practically live on opposite coasts, but our lives are very similar and, no matter what day of the week, we are always on the move. As

mothers of young children we spend our days driving (usually in traffic) to school and after school activities; entertaining the kids or helping them with homework; volunteering for various organization in our communities; not to mention all the other chores involved in running a household. We both have a love for Tau Beta Sigma and spend what little down time we have working on development for our Sorority. Our development focus is to raise funds to supplement the Trust Fund of Tau Beta Sigma. This fund, managed by the Board of Trustees, supports valuable long term projects of the

Sorority including Women In Music Speakers Series, National Intercollegiate Band and the Commissioning Project as well as the leadership and educational development of our members. eScrip is our newest development project for the Sorority. It fits perfectly into everyone’s life - - all you have to do is shop! For those of you not familiar with eScrip, it is a year-round fund raising resource, where participating business partners on-line & in stores contribute a percentage of purchases made by our registered supporters to Tau Beta Sigma. There are hundreds of brand name stores, restaurants and service companies that participate in eScrip. The monies raised to support Tau Beta Sigma are received directly from the purchases made by our

Wgrocery loyalty cards, credit card, and debit/ATM card purchases. Over the last few weeks, Melanie and I have conveniently shopped from our home computers raising money for Tau Beta Sigma! Some of our eScrip purchases included my holiday cards from Shutterfly, her new computer from Apple, clothes from Gap and Urban Outfitters, music and books from Barnes and Noble and quite a few items from Macy’s.

Check it out and start shopping for Tau Beta Sigma - it’s as easy as 1-2-3! Visit the home page of www.tbsigma.org and click on the eScrip icon or visit www.escrip.com and sign up to start shopping for Tau Beta Sigma!

eScrip Makes Shopping Easy and Supports TBS!!

Tau Beta Sigma is seeking our

future leaders!

Are you considering how you can contribute your time and skills to Tau Beta Sigma?

Now is the time to plan for positions on the National Council

and Board of Trustees for Tau Beta Sigma.

If you’re interested, please contact Kathy Godwin, National President, by May 1, 2007 with your resume and plans.

While planning, please take this time to attend district

conventions and speak to those on the Board of Trustees and National Council in the positions you are seeking.

Tau Beta Sigma is seeking our

future leaders!

Kappa Kappa Psi would like to thank all of you who have come on board with the 2006

All Aboard Campaign.

If you would like to come on board with the Kappa Kappa Psi All Aboard project just visit: www.kkpsi.org/caboosecampaign.asp

eScrip Makes Shopping Easy and Supports TBS!!

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Mike DillJonathan E. SmithTerry W. MillerGary OverstreetClif BannerJames NuechterleinDarryl & Anne BarriosStacy NagleJohn W. LipphardtBruce VanderhoofJoseph C. HorvathAlan RollowAngela FlammTom & Georgia SirridgeTim SlaterWalter SchillingDavid JacksonRobert BrownDarren SmithMarcus WycheHoward GluckmanRobert Rahn

Keith DoughertyRobert E. EleyJohn MazarakHarold EasonNorman SanfordWilliam M. IngraffiaMark E. HollisRichard RodeanThomas KelmanKarel HusaAdam CantleyMalinda MatneyAlpha OmicronIotaDelta OmicronEpsilon OmegaAlpha PsiMark BradbourneKarol HusaPaul DrosteWilliam Loyd Price, Sr.

Passengers ($50-$249)

Switchmen ($250-$499)

Brent CannonJohn Finocchiaro"Doc" Richard & Nancy WorhtingtonAndrew MullinMichael GolemoAl SergelZeta Chi

Engineer ($1000 or more)

Gayl DosterDaniel Strinkoski

Brakemen ($500-$999)

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By Meredith Brazzell, Chapter Field Representative, TBS

hile on my visits to chapters in the Northeast and Southeast Districts, I

met with incredible chapters, but I also met with incredible individuals. With our yearly scholarships, Tau Beta Sigma recognizes student leaders and outstanding musicians. For more information on these, check out www.tbsigma.org/national_scholarship.html. I would like to take some time to recognize some of our members for their other outstanding qualities.

The USA Television Network ran a promotion called “show us your character.” Now I’m sending a call out to all TBΣ chapters and members. Show us your character. Every member has a unique gift to bring to her/his chapter, even if it isn’t musical prowess or the desire to lead the entire chapter on a project. As chapter members, take some time to discover each

other’s talents, accomplishments, interests... any uniqueness. On my visits I discovered different TBΣ members who were student government presidents, students graduating early to enter medical school, high-profile athletes, students from foreign countries, card trick masters...just to name a few. Once you’ve made a list, let us know what you’ve found! You can either use the form below or email your information to tbscfr@kkytbs.org. In my Fall 2007 PODIUM article I will run a compilation of what you have discovered. Then members across the nation (rather than just me) will be able to see the diversely talented women and men we have the privilege of calling sisters and brothers.

Because each one of us is a character. Yes, even you.

Especially you.

TBΣ. Characters welcome.

WMeredith Brazzell, Tau Beta Sigma National Chapter Field Representative, is a 2006 graduate of Auburn University, where she studied Instrumental Music Education. She was a member of the Theta Lambda chapter of TBΨ at Auburn in 2000, and served in various roles. During her time in the Auburn University Marching Band she served two years as a Drum Major and one year as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant. After her term as NCFR, Meredith plans to enter graduate school in music.

Show Us Your Character

Cut off and mail this form to P.O. Box 849, Stillwater, OK, 74076 or email the information with the subject line "Characters" to tbscfr@kkytbs.org

Chapter Name:

School Name:

Tell us about your characters!

Show Us Your Character!

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Leading the Change: Supporting a New DOBBy Phil Rubin, Chapter Field Representative, KKY

hange is inevitable. And change within our band programs is equally inevitable. One of the biggest

transformations that we can experience as brothers and sisters is the coming of a new Director of Bands. How we handle that transition can make a huge difference for our chapters and our experience as band members.

So how can we as students and members of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma work to make the transition better and smoother? Here are some suggestions:

Understand the Role of the Director of Bands in Our Organizations

The most important thing to keep in mind is that we are the guest of your Director of Bands on your campus. Without his or her willingness, we cannot and will not be present at your school. Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma are elements of the band program and are under the leadership of the director of that band program. Your Director of Bands is the ultimate authority on matters pertaining to your chapter. A new director will probably make some changes to your band program and those changes will probably affect you.

Think About the Career of a College Band Director

Imagine you have just moved across the country to a new school. You were hired for your experience, your musicianship, your ideas, and your leadership. You are now in charge of a program that, because you bring a fresh perspective, you can see having room for improvement. You have some ideas, and your job is to make this program successful.

Wouldn’t you want the support of the students to make those changes and set

a direction for that program? Wouldn’t you be able to do so much more if students cooperated with your ideas? Wouldn’t student resistance to anything new make your job so much harder and make the band so much worse?

Too often, we get so caught up in “tradition” that we forget to see where we could be going. Too often, we do not give a new director a chance to succeed. And bands suffer when that happens. It could be so much different and so much better.

Help With the Transition in an Appropriate Manner

As a chapter, find ways to help your new Director of Bands get started in the program without being a roadblock or becoming pushy. Perhaps he or she needs help moving in to his or her home or office. Perhaps you could help by making sure that he or she is welcomed in the way you would like to be welcomed if you were moving to the school. It’s great to ask, but don’t over-do it. Dr. Michael Golemo, Director of Bands at Iowa State, says, “When I started as Director of Bands at Iowa State University back in 1999, I vividly remember several members of the Iota Omega chapter volun-teering to help me move in to my new of-fice and get settled. I took them up on their offer and this gave us both an informal way to get to know each other.”

Your director may want to know about how some things have been done in the past, and no doubt you will want him or her to know about how the chapter has been operating. But this is something to approach very carefully. Avoid becoming the group that constantly says, “but we always did it this way in the past!” Instead, be the group that says, “How would you like to approach things in the band and how can we help you do that?” If your director wants details about how something was done in the past, he or she will ask

you – especially if you work to develop a good relationship. As for the chapter’s operations, you should consider putting together a brief packet of information on the chapter – officers, contact information, projects you have completed for the band. But make sure you present this as “here are the current capabilities we offer,” rather than “this is what we expect our role to be.” Keep in mind that the bottom line for all Directors of Bands is the quality of the ensembles, not water at rehearsals. Contributing well to the musicianship of the ensembles will make your chapter a valued asset to your new director very quickly.

Perceptions Matter

Finally, remember that perceptions matter. If you try to carry out the advice in the article, but you come off as pushing the director to do things your way, you won’t succeed. Many times, chapters who have been at the center of difficulties for a new director feel that they have been extremely supportive, but as they look back they see how their actions could have been viewed as unsupportive. Be careful, positive, and responsive; and make sure the perception of your actions matches the reality. Your director may be involved with our organizations for many years at many different schools – your actions may affect his or her view of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma for years to come.

Lead the Change

So you’re getting a new Director of Bands, or maybe a new Associate Director or Marching Band Director. Right now, you have a decision to make. You can be supportive, understanding, and willing to help your director make the band better. Or you can resist and bad-mouth the changes, making it harder for anyone to succeed. It’s a choice you make, and you can make it right now. Don’t resist the change – help to lead it by supporting your new director.

Phil Rubin is a 2005 graduate of the University of Georgia in International Affairs and Political Science. He is an alumni of the Kappa Mu Chapter, a Life Member of KKY and an Honorary Member of the Alpha Chapter of TBS.

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James A. "Prof" Jacobsen, 86, a retired director of Bands at TCU, died Tuesday, November 7, 2006. He had been the Grand President of Kappa Kappa Psi from 1969 to 1971, serving during a crucial period in the Fraternity's history. He saw the rebuilding of the Fraternity's financial structure and its fiscal reputation. During his term the National Headquarters moved to new and larger quarters on the campus of Oklahoma State University. Sixteen new chapters were added druing his presidency. At the National Convention in 1971, both Dr. Francis McBeth and Dr. William Revelli conducted the National Intercollegiate Band and McBeth's The Seventh Seal was premiered.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests gifts be made to the Jim and WynJacobsen Band Fund, Texas Christian University, Office of Development, Box 297044, Fort Worth, Texas 76129; the Boren-Jacobsen Band Scholarship Fund, Midwestern University, Office of Donor Services, 3410 Taft St., Wichita Falls, Texas 76308; or University Christian Church, 2720 S. University Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76109.

James Alva Jacobsen was born May 8, 1920, in Montrose, Colo., to Arthur Chris Jacobsen and Kathryn Georgia Zunich. He attended public school in Colorado and held advanced degrees from the University of Northern Colorado, B.A. in public school music, 1942; and Texas Christian University, master of music education, 1952. Jim did graduate study at Vandercook College of Music in Chicago and, in 1955, received an honorary doctor of music from Southern College of Fine Arts in Houston.

Jim was a World War II veteran, serving in the Army Air Corps. He was stationed at Sheppard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls, when he was discharged in 1945. Jim became director of bands at Midwestern University, where he met his wife, Wyneth Berry.

They were married Dec. 15, 1946, at First Christian Church in Wichita Falls, and celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Dec. 15, 1996.

Jim was director of bands at Midwestern University in Wichita Falls from 1945-1955. He inaugurated both the band and choir programs at this institution. He introduced the “8 to 5” system of marching. In 1955, he became director of bands and professor of music at Texas Christian University. “Prof” Jacobsen is known as the creator of the “Moving Diamond” precision marching band drill technique. The TCU Marching Band performed the first of these drills on national television Jan. 1, 1959, at the Cotton Bowl, receiving national recognition for this innovative drill technique. For years after his retirement in 1982, he was in popular demand as a clinician, consultant, guest conductor and judge for band events across the country and in Europe.

In 1975, Jim was elected to membership in the American Bandmasters Association. He was a past southwest district president of the College Band Directors National Association and past president and organizer of the Southwest Conference Band Directors Association. He was a member since 1946 of the Texas Bandmasters Association, member of the Texas Music Educators Association,

member of Phi Beta Mu national honorary band directors’ fraternity, charter member of the National Band Association and member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia national honorary music fraternity. Jim was listed in Who’s Who in the South and Southwest, Who’s Who in Music, Who’s Who in Education and the International Who’s Who in Music. He was named one of the 10 most outstanding educational music directors in the United States in 1972 by the “School Musician” magazine. He was named Texas Bandmaster of the Year 1988 by the Texas Bandmasters Association; named to the Texas Bandmasters Hall of Fame in 1991 by the Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Mu; and named to the Texas Music Educators Association Region 5 Bandmasters Hall of Fame as a charter member in 1993.

At the time of his death, he was executive secretary of the University Interscholastic League Region 5 and Area B. He was responsible for the supervision and management of all public school band, orchestra and choir contests held in Region 5, which is composed of more than 350 competing units.

“Prof” loved his work, his students and his family. He was an icon for the marching band profession and leaves a legacy of performing, teaching and mentoring throughout his life.

James A. "Prof" Jacobsen1920 - 2006

Above: Jim Jacobsen speaking at the 2003 National Convention in Norfolk, Virginia.

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Dorothy "Dottie" Allen Nichols1928 - 2004

Dorothy "Dottie" Allen Nichols, 76, died April 9, 2004 in Casper, Wyoming. She had been a charter member of the Delta Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma. She served as National President from 1949 to 1951, seeing 18 new chapters admitted into Tau Beta Sigma

Born January 14, 1928, in Norman, Okla., she was the daughter of Vernon and Marjorie (Rule) Allen. She graduated from Norman High School in 1945 and continued her education at the University of Oklahoma, where she was a member of the Sooner Marching Band.

On December 21, 1947, in the McFarland Methodist Church in Norman, she married Roland "Nick" Nichols. In the ensuing ten years while her husband pursued work in

the oil fields from Oklahoma to Calgary, she had three children.

She then continued her education through LaSalle correspondence courses for accounting and entered the work force as an accountant in Denver, Colorado.

Upon moving to Casper, she was employed by McGladry, Hanson, Dunn & Co., working there for 16 years. In July of 1969, she became a certified public accountant, specializing in farm and ranch accounting practices. She continued working and studying in this field for 20 years at Porter, Muirhead, Cornia and Howard. She retired in 2002 due to health concerns.

She joined the Eastern Star in Custer, S.D., and she was a member of the Tate Charitable Foundation, third national president of Tau Beta Sigma 1949 until 1951, honorary women's band fraternity, and a member of OU Band Alumni Association.

She attended First United Methodist Chuch, and she will be missed by cherished friends and family.

–Casper State Tribune, Casper Wyo. 4/11/2004

Above: Dorothy Allen Nichols, Third National President of Tau Beta Sigma. Right: Dorothy dressed in her University of Oklahoma Marching Band Uniform

Dear NAA Members:

2006 has been a very turbulent year for the National Alumni Association, but we have persevered. With changes within the Board and the unexpected move by Kappa Kappa Psi to remove their affiliation, the NAA has had to face some hard decisions as we approached our 10 year anniversary. In honor of this milestone and your continued support, your membership dues for 2007 will be waived.

The NAA will still donate $5.00 per member to the District listed so as to continue our support on the National Level. With approximately 550 NAA members, this will amount to another year of $2750 in contributions.

Looking forward to 2007, there are major changes on the horizon. Tau Beta Sigma Board of Trustees and National Council has worked hard over the last few months on this new direction and will continue doing so in the months leading up to National Convention. Please contact the Tau Beta Sigma National Council with any questions or comments regarding the new association.

In the upcoming months, the NAA will continue to sponsor eight (8) Chapter Delegate Grants, the Special Project Assistance Funds (SPAF) and the NIB reception. The National Convention committee is also working hard to come up with some great ideas for Alumni and their families while in Orlando, FL.

Your NAA Board of Directors is committed to fulfilling our elected duties for the remainder of this biennium and help with the transitions as the National Organizations start their individual new programs.

Please notify National Headquarters of any changes to your personal information by using the “Alumni Address Correction” form at http://www.kkytbs.org/alumni/aacorrect.htm.

Thank you for your continued support of the National Alumni Association over the last decade.

The 2005 – 07 Board of Directors

Official Publication of the National Alumni AssociationENCORE!

Heather Mackey, Chair; Western District Darius Cureton, Vice-Chair; Southeast DistrictMatt Drase, Secretary; Midwest District

Kelly Eidson; North Central DistrictAmanda Grace; Southwest DistrictLansing Dimon; Northeast District

December 10, 2006

National Alumni Association Members,

Due to the decision of the Kappa Kappa Psi Board of Trustees this year to disaffiliate the fraternity with the National Alumni Association, we have to make some major changes. Even though we voted to maintain our organization, no longer is the NAA able to function as it was created. It must now take on a new name and structure.

Tau Beta Sigma takes pride in our service to bands for over 60 years and we take pride in the alumni support we’ve received through the NAA during the last 10 years. We hope you will continue to work with us as we grow into the future and build better bands!

At the National Convention in July 2007 we will be unveiling the TBΣ & Friends Alumni Association. We hope to use the current membership of the NAA and transition into the new TBΣ & Friends very smoothly.

In order for this new version of our alumni organization to be successful, Kathy Godwin, TBΣ National President, will be appointing a transition team to lead during the first year. This team will include, but not be limited to the following: National Council member, Board of Trustees member, NAA Board of Directors member, TBΣ alumni, and KKY alumni. This team will work during the spring of to finalize plans and create a workable structure to announce at the July 2007 convention.

Tau Beta Sigma supports our alumni and friends! We value your years of dedication and service to bands and we welcome you to work through this transition period with us.

“Tau Beta Sigma For Greater Bands!!”

Kimbi SigleNational Vice President for Colonization & Membership

Jean NewmanChair, Board of Trustees

The official publication of Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma

KAPPA KAPPA PSI NATIONAL OFFICERS TAU BETA SIGMA NATIONAL OFFICERSPresidentRod M. Chesnutt, Ph.D, 242 Reed Hall, Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL 33965; Phone: 239.590.7188; rchesnut@fgcu.edu

Vice President for Colonization/MembershipMalinda Matney, Ph.D, 6015 Fleming Administration Building; Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1340; Phone: 734.764.5132; mmatney@umich.edu

Vice President for ProgramsDerrick A. Mills, 7465 Bunker Ridge Court, Blacklick, OH 43004; Phone: 614.679.1052; derrick@kkpsi.org

Vice President for Student AffairsAdam Cantley, 1121 W. 4th Ave, Stillwater, OK 74074; Phone: 405.269.6229; adamcantley@kkpsi.org

Vice President for Professional RelationsRichard A. Greenwood, Ph.D, Department of Music, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32816; Phone: 407.823.3243; rgreenwo@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu

Immediate Past PresidentMichael Osborn, 4089 Hampton Ridge Blvd, Howell, MI 48843; Phone: 517.548.0464; osbornmi@msu.edu

Board of TrusteesMichael Golemo, DMA, Chair; Kirk Randazzo, Ph. D, Vice Chair; Kenneth M. Corbett; Alfred Eugene Sergel, III; Scott Stowell; Michael Osborn

PresidentKathy Godwin, 2829 N. Fontana Ave., Tucson, AZ 85705; Phone: 520.626.3489; keg@tbsigma.org

Vice President for Colonization & MembershipKimbi Sigle, 585 W. Kern St., Kingsburg, CA 93631; Phone: 559.307.6498;kimbi@tbsigma.org

Vice President for Special ProjectsDollie McDonald, 4402 Gulf Ave, Midland, TX, 779707; Phone: 432.212.9706; dolliemcdonald@tbsigma.org

Vice President for Communications & RecognitionDawn M. Farmer, 6515 Belcrest Rd #905D, Hyattsville, MD 20782; Phone: 310.801.3110; dawn@tbsigma.org

Vice President for Professional RelationsDr. Gregory P. Byrne, 1613 Grey Owl Court, Louisville, KY 40223; Phone: 502.852.4665; gpbyrn01@louisville.edu

Immediate Past PresidentDeborah L. Baker, 410 Ridgemont Dr, Fayetteville, GA 30215;Phone: 770.461.4257; tbsdebbie@aol.com

Board of TrusteesJean Newman, Chair; Sue Robash Carr, Vice Chair; Deborah L. BakerEdward Elsea III; Kathy Godwin; Alan Harriet, CPA; Wava Banes Henry (life);Deborah Harris Kaplan; Melanie Star Meehan; Janet West Miller (life)

KAPPA KAPPA PSI DISTRICT GOVERNORSTAU BETA SIGMA DISTRICT COUNSELORS

MidwestDr. Patrick K. Carney, Director of Bands, Director of The Spirit of the West Marching Band; Bozemen, MT 59717; Phone: 406.994.5759; patrick.carney1@montana.eduDenali Dawn Alt, 177 Lee Dr. Liberty, MO 64068-2222; Phone: 816.429.5094; denali529@sbcglobal.net

North CentralChristine Beason, 739 South 15th Street, Quincy, IL 62301; Phone: 217.223.0508; beasonchristine@yahoo.comRodney Scott Whiteman, 1312 Old Town South Dr. Apt. 6, Indianapolis, IN 46260; Phone: 317.733.6420 ext. 1821; Whiteman@kkpsi.org

NortheastKelvin Washington, Room PR-1 Howard University Bands, Washington, DC 20059;Phone: 202.806.5091; kwwashington@howard.eduMarie Burleigh, 1807 N 23rd St, Clarksburg, WV 26301; Phone: 304.669.9280; Marie.Burleigh@mail.wvu.edu

SoutheastDavid A. O’Shields, DMA, 26 Crown Point Court, Irmo, SC 29063; Phone: 803.777.1872; doshields@mozart.sc.eduMichael Green, P.O. 541, Starkville, MS 39760; Phone: 662.312.9331Office: 662.325.2571; Fax: 662.325.4663; mike.green@msstate.edu

SouthwestDavid Scott, Director of Bands Angelo State University, Box 10906 ASU Station, Dept. of Art & Music, San Angelo, TX 76909; Phone: 325.942.2341 x 233; Fax: 325.942.2152; david.scott@angelo.eduDaniel George, 10106 Technology Blvd West, #1227, Dallas, TX 75220-4359; Phone: 214.459.1575; dannygeorge114@comcast.net

WesternTanya Cherie Marsh, 43813 W. Maricopa, Maricopa, AZ 85239; Office: 480.250.9317; tanya@kkpsi.orgChris Chapman, OSU Dept. of Music, 101 Benton Hall, Corvallis, OR 97331; Office: 541.737.8829; chris.chapman@oregonstate.edu

MidwestWendy McCann, 8215 Jay Court, Arvada, CO 80003-4060; Phone: 303.227.9963; wmccann@tbsigma.org

North CentralCarolyn Steckel, 2425 Dickens Drive, Aurora, IL 60503; Phone: 630.423.4013; steckel@tbsigma.org

NortheastKathryn D. Kelly, 5923 Williamsburg Road., Alexandria, VA 22303; Phone: 703.717.0403; hpic98@aol.com

SoutheastIliana R. Rosado, 1977 Excalibur Drive, Orlando, FL 32822; Phone: 321.297.1161;sedcoun@tbsigma.org

SouthwestChris Gordon, 2406 Robin Road, Manchaca, TX 78652; Phone: 512.292.4956;swdcoun@tbsigma.org

WesternKris Wright, 2829 N. Fontana Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85705; Phone: 520.977.3011;Kris@tbsigma.org

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