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DLC & SED Convention!!

Hello Southeast District of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma,

The 2013-2014 Joint SED Council has arrived home after a very productive trip to ATL with the hosts of the 2014 SED Convention! We are pleased to inform you Georgia Tech has been hard at work on Convention! The best news is- we are officially ready to share with you the details of this year’s SED Convention!!!

The 2014 SED Convention will be held in Atlanta, GA at the Georgia Institute of Technology, March 21-23, 2014.

Below is brief information regarding some of the larger details about SED! You can find more- including pricing, registration, parking, and directions- on the website at sed2014.com.

  • Registration for the 2014 SED will be $49.75. The fee for this year’s SED includes registration, a t-shirt, banquet, and use of a shuttle from the Sol Melia (host hotel) to Georgia Tech.
  • The host hotel, Sol Melia, is within a mile from campus and is only $115 a night (a GREAT price in the middle of downtown/Midtown Atlanta)!!
  • The full schedule, detailing workshops and presenters will be available very soon! Both councils are tying up the last few items!! Complete with joint workshops, a conducting workshop, and even workshops given by your National Officers- this will be an SED you will NOT want to miss!
  • SED Convention paperwork for both Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi will be released this week and will be due by February 21, 2014! This paperwork must be filled out by every chapter (even those who will not be in attendance at 2014 SED). Further information will be sent to each chapter president and also will be found on the SED website.

 

Both of the SED Councils, as well as both host chapters, have been hard at work to get everything prepared for our spring events! Remember to register for DLC on their website at seddlc2014.webs.com.

We hope you make the trip to see us in Chapel Hill, NC for the 2014 SED DLC on February 8, 2014 and in Atlanta, GA on March 21-23, 2014 for the 2014 SED Convention!

If you have any questions regarding either event, please feel free to contact a member of your district council or either host chapter.

 

MLITB,

Belinda Baker
SED President
Tau Beta Sigma

Kyle Sullivan
SED President
Kappa Kappa Psi

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Call for Applications: SED Counselor

Dear Members of Tau Beta Sigma in the Southeast District,

I would like to officially thank Renee Cartee and Crystal Wright for their continued service as the SED Counselors over the past 6 years. As per the National Constitution, our District Counselors serve 6-year terms, and therefore the term for Renee and Crystal is coming to an end at the 2014 SED Convention. I greatly appreciate the selfless time and service they have offered Tau Beta Sigma, and I hope they will continue to find ways to serve our organization.

The Tau Beta Sigma National Council will be accepting applications for the opening of SED Counselor and the deadline will be Saturday, February 8.

Applicant requirements:
— Must be at least 25 years old by time of appointment.
— Have an undergraduate degree.
— Be a resident of the Southeast District.
— Be a Life or Honorary Member in good standing with Tau Beta Sigma.
For additional information, please see Article V, 2 in the National Constitution for details of the requirements: http://www.kkytbs.org/forms/2013ConstitutionTBS.pdf.

Counselor Application Process:
Send the following information to Dr. Nicole Burdick Sanchez, National President (nicoleburdick@tbsigma.org):
— Two Letters of Recommendation
— Resume which includes both Sorority and Business experience; this can be one resume or two separate documents
— Cover Letter/ Letter of Intent regarding this position.
Please send all materials as attachments (pdf or .doc) and not as text inside an email.

If there are any questions in regards to the SED Counselor position, please contact Dr. Nicole Sanchez, National President.
For Greater Bands,
Nicole Sanchez

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Tidings of Music and Joy! (DLC/SED Information)

Hello Southeast District of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma,

The 2013-2014 Joint SED Council is pleased to officially invite you to the two largest SED events of the year- the District Leadership Conference and SED Convention!

The 2014 DLC will be held in Chapel Hill, NC at the University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill on February 8, 2014. You can find information regarding area hotels, dining, maps, and registration on their website here (seddlc2014.webs.com).

In Chapel Hill this year, the fraternity will be breaking down chapter functions to establish effective and accomplished practices throughout the Southeast District. Each hour, brothers will have the opportunity to learn from not only district officers, but also chapter officers from around the SED.

At the same time, Tau Beta Sigma has chosen to enlarge the basics of DLC to include information for membership candidates, recent initiates, chapter officers, and everyone else! For the Sisters, the day will be broken into 4 the facets of our new TBS SED Mission Statement: Music, Leadership, Service, and Sisterhood. During each of the 4 blocks, attendees will be able to learn and experience the bond in new and different ways than ever before!

Attendance typically runs smaller at DLC than at SED Convention, allowing the workshops and activities a more personal touch. The 2014 DLC will have a lot to offer everyone- from membership candidates to chapter presidents (and everyone in between)! I hope you will join us on February 8, 2014 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill! And here’s the best part- THERE IS NO CHARGE TO ATTEND!!! Just register and show up!

Go ahead and mark your calendars for the 2014 SED Convention! It will be held in Atlanta, GA at the Georgia Institute of Technology- March 21-23, 2014. Details to come soon!

Both of the SED Councils, as well as both host chapters, have been hard at work to get their respective websites up and running as soon as possible. The schedule for both events will be available to you, as soon as they are completed (which hopefully will be very shortly).

So, for your travel and planning purposes, IT IS TIME! Take a look at the DLC website now, start planning your trip, and we will see you in Chapel Hill on February 8, 2014. The complete information regarding the 2014 SED will be out soon and we hope to see you in Atlanta on March 21-23, 2014.

If you have any questions regarding either event, please feel free to contact a member of your district council or either host chapter.

MLITB,

Belinda Baker
SED President
Tau Beta Sigma

Kyle Sullivan
SED President
Kappa Kappa Psi

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Tau Beta Sigma Awards and Scholarships Information

E-mail from Amy is below. If you have any questions, you can find her on Facebook, OR you can e-mail her at amy@tbsigma.org

THIS INFORMATION IS NOW OUT OF DATE

PLEASE VISIT https://www.tbsigma.org/ FOR CURRENT INFORMATION

Greetings and Happy New Year sisters and brothers!

With the holiday season behind us but the feelings of joy and giving still in our hearts, I wanted to send out an e-mail to remind and inform everyone of the awards and scholarships available to you and your chapters. These are a great way to continue
As a member of Tau Beta Sigma, you all have achieved above and beyond in order to be here. We are proud of each and everyone one of you and all that you do. These awards and scholarships are simply a great way to recognize that sister or those sisters who have rose (pun intended) above and achieve greatness within their own lives or for your chapter and/or band program.

Below is the list of awards students can apply for, along with a brief explanation of each. Please note that those awards and scholarships with deadlines are due by March 1st. While reading these, if a name of one of your fellow sisters pops into your head, then I highly suggest submitting their name for consideration. As the old saying goes “you can’t win if you don’t play” and as my new saying goes “don’t be shy, apply”!

Awards

Award for your chapter:

Service Certificate

  • This award was created to recognize the significant achievement by chapters in providing service to college and university bands. The deadline for this award is March 1 of each year.

Award for your chapter sponsor:

Chapter Sponsor Award

  • This award was established by the 1993-1995 National Council in efforts to give chapters a way to recognize sponsors who have shown outstanding service to the Sorority and/or Fraternity. Nominations should be submitted to the National Headquarters by March 1 preceding the convention year. Applications will be reviewed by the National Council and the award will be presented at the district or national convention.

Awards for an individual student:

The Baton

  • The Baton is the highest award that Tau Beta Sigma awards to student members for leadership. A member must have held Active status within the last calendar year to be eligible. Nomination can be made by any National Officer, Trustee, Member of the TBSAA Executive Council, District Counselor, or Chapter.

“For Greater Bands”

  • Awarded to outstanding musicians who have demonstrated excellence in their college band programs.There is no deadline for this award; nominations may be submitted at any time.

Auxiliary Award

  • Awarded to an outstanding visual performer enrolled or actively participating in a music-related group. There is no deadline for this award; nominations may be submitted at any time.

Academic Achievement Program
This program was established by the 1991 National Convention to honor outstanding academic achievement of both individuals and active chapters.

  • The Top Chapter Scholar Award is presented to the active member from the chapter with the highest GPA for a given academic term.
  • The Outstanding Scholarship Award is given to active members of the chapter who achieve a 3.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for a particular term.
  • The Chapter Certificate of Excellence is presented to chapters that achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better for a given academic term. This award may be presented at the district convention.

The Briolette Awards for Military Recognition
In 2007, The National Council of Tau Beta Sigma created an award to recognize members of our Sorority and our bands who have served our country.

  • Gold Briolette Memorial for members of Tau Beta Sigma who have passed while serving our country; includes a Memorial Resolution from the National Council.
  • Blue Briolette Recognition for members of Tau Beta Sigma who are currently serving our country or are veterans.
  • Silver Briolette Memorial for Band members who have passed while serving our country; includes a Memorial Resolution from the National Council.
  • White Briolette Recognition for Band members who are currently serving our country or are veterans.

Award for a professional you might know:

Johnnie Vinson Award

  • This award was created in 2003 and named in honor of its first recipient. It is presented to a professional, regardless of occupation, fraternal affiliation, or gender, who has promoted women in music through the exemplification of the ideals and vision of Tau Beta Sigma. Nominations may be submitted at any time, however, to be considered for the current biennium, nominations must be received by March 1 of the convention year.

Scholarships

Tau Beta Sigma National Scholarship for Outstanding Student Leaders

  • This award honors active members who have distinguished themselves as outstanding student leaders of Tau Beta Sigma, their band, their campus, and in academics. Each recipient is awarded $750 and receives a plaque of recognition. Applicants must be entering their Junior or Senior year after June 1st, have been an active member of Tau Beta Sigma for one year, and have a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale). The form and supplemental materials are due postmarked to National Headquarters by March 1st.

Tau Beta Sigma Patsy Drury Hejl National Scholarship for Outstanding Musical Achievement

  • The Patsy Drury Hejl National Scholarship for Outstanding Musical Achievement was designed to honor those active members who have distinguished themselves as outstanding musicians during their college career. Each recipient is awarded $750 and receives a plaque of recognition. Applicants must be entering their Junior or Senior year after June 1st, have been an active member of Tau Beta Sigma for one year, and have a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale). The form and supplemental materials are due postmarked to National Headquarters by March 1st.

Tau Beta Sigma Wava Scholarship

  • This award is designed to provide assistance to women who are preparing to enter the field of Music Education. Each recipient is awarded $750. Applicants must have been an active member of Tau Beta Sigma for one year at the time of application and have a 3.3 GPA (on a 4.0 scale). The application form and supplemental materials must be postmarked to National Headquarters by March 1st prior to the applicant’s junior or senior year.

Tau Beta Sigma Legacy Scholarship

  • This award was developed by the Board of Trustees to provide assistance to members who show outstanding business ability within Tau Beta Sigma or their band and is open to applications from women and men in Tau Beta Sigma. Each recipient is awarded $750. Applicants must have been an active member of Tau Beta Sigma for one year at the time of the application and have a 3.3 GPA (on a 4.0 scale). The application form and supplemental materials must be postmarked to National Headquarters by March 1st prior to the applicant’s junior or senior year.

Conn-Selmer Scholarship

  • Tau Beta Sigma awards scholarships to active members to attend Conn–Selmer University, a highly motivational workshop / seminar designed to support music educators preparing to begin a career in music education. Scholarships will be awarded up to $750 to provide registration cost and/or travel assistance for Tau Beta Sigma members attending Conn-Selmer University.

For further information and application forms, please visit http://www.tbsigma.org/awards.html and http://www.tbsigma.org/scholarships.html. You can also contact me via e-mail, Facebook, twitter or smoke signals with any questions. Remember that for those awards and scholarships with a deadline, the applications are due March 1st.

Don’t be shy, apply!

Happy New Year everyone!

Amy

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Greetings from the Treasury…

Hello SED,

I hope you all have had a wonderful holiday season, and are ready to enjoy ringing in a new year. I have a few things I want to make sure everyone is aware of, as they are rather exciting!

First off:
Did you know that your chapter is eligible for two awards by shear generosity of donation!? That’s right! Your chapter can earn the SHELLS Full Participation Certificate by donating just $1.00 per active member in your chapter to the Rainy Day Fund. The amount of active members that will determine your participation status will be however many are reported in the online system at the beginning of SED. Also, your chapter is eligible for the SHELLS Full Participation Award, and you need to be the chapter that donates to most money to the Rainy Day fund. The form to use for these donations can be accessed by clicking here.

Second:
Speaking of the Rainy Day Fund, this is just a reminder that it is accessible to chapters who are in need of financial assistance. Just fill out the form here, attach all other necessary documents outlined, and send it to me. Everything you need should be there, but just in case you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail me.

Third:
I am proud to remind you about the recent announcement (in the last SHELLS) of the SED Logo Competition. This is a new venture we are trying out to get more diversity in the SED Store. We want to see more than just t-shirts, but we also want you to be the designer! The form, with all necessary information, can be found here.

Fourth:
Don’t forget about the SED Merchandise Page for all the TBS SED gear we have to offer. Make sure to stock up before DLC and SED Convention!

I hope you had a wonderful holiday season, and have a great new year. Safe travels to all, and good luck to those of you in the bowls!

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SHELLS, Winter

Greetings SED,

The recent edition of SHELLS, from the your TBS SED Council was sent out to the SED Chapter Presidents earlier this week. However, we wanted to get it into as many inboxes as possible! SOOOO, without further ado, here is the TBS SED Council’s Publication – SHELLS, Winter Edition.

I hope you enjoy it and I hope you have a very Merry Christmas (Or Happy Holidays, if you are not a Christmas celebrator)!