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PSA: Active Membership Requirements — PLEASE READ.

Greetings SED members,

Tonight, I am going to be the bearer of bad news and warnings…

As we started this year, it has come to my attention that several Southeast District chapters have been committing a serious TBS crime.

The National Constitution of Tau Beta Sigma has certain rules and requirements for active membership, and they must be followed.

The requirements for active membership are as follows:
1. You must be a college or university student.
2. You must be enrolled and actively participating in the band 

3. You must pay current active membership dues for the year ($85, due Sept 30)

So, looking at the second requirement, you must be enrolled and actively participating in the band. If you are a member of Tau Beta Sigma, to be an active member, you must be enrolled in a band course, every semester you are active.

However, in the event a member of the Sorority is unable to enroll and actively participate in band, the person may continue as an active member for the academic term provided chapter members and sponsor so desire. This action and exception must be approved by the National President, Nicole Sanchez.

I am going to type it again, please understand it is not because I do not think you are capable of understanding, just that if you and your chapter are found to be making your own exceptions, you can and will be suspended!

If you are an active member in Tau Beta Sigma, you must be enrolled in a band course. ANY exceptions must go through the National President, Nicole Sanchez.

This includes color guard, dance line, majorettes, ALL active members of TBS. Your options if not enrolled in a band class include: getting permission from National President (Nicole Sanchez), going conditional for the semester (keeping in mind the conditional requirements in the National Constitution), or going inactive.

We do NOT want to see an influx of members becoming conditional or inactive, however the rules of the National Tau Beta Sigma organization apply to every member and every chapter. If you are an active member, you MUST be enrolled in a band. Updates concerning procedures for being granted an exception are coming soon, so stay tuned.

If you have any further questions, DO NOT HESITATE to contact a district council member or a national council member with questions. We want to help any chapter this applies to sort through this and get on track with all national requirements for membership.

MLITB <3
Happy Labor Day!

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DLC Bids!

To the Southeast District of Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi,

The Joint SED Councils are looking for host chapters for DLC this spring! WE want YOU to apply to host a District Leadership Conference! The joint councils of the Southeast District are looking for a chapter(s) to host the 2013-2014 SED DLC. If you are interested in submitting a bid for this event please put together a packet that includes:

• Chapter name(s) and locations

• Tentative information regarding a date and location

• Detailed meeting space room (enough to accommodate 100-300 people)

• Information about hotel accommodations and prices in the area (include a host hotel)

• A mileage chart for all chapters in the district (Both KKPsi and TBSigma)

• A letter of support from the chapter sponsor or director of bands

Please email a PDF file of all the above information to both Belinda Baker and Kyle Sullivan by October 4, 2013. Again, bids are due October 4, 2013, so start talking with your chapter!!!

Any further questions can be directed to a district president, any district council member, or the following DLC host chapters: South Carolina State University (DLC 2013) or Auburn University (DLC 2012).

MLITB

Belinda Baker
Tau Beta Sigma
Southeast District President
SEDPRES@tbsigma.org

Kyle Sullivan
Kappa Kappa Psi
Southeast District President
sedpresident@kkpsi.org

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Eighth Note Bids!

To the Southeast District of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma,

The Eighth Note is a resource publication, provided for the SED and the nation, which both monitors and showcases the outstanding work done by our Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma chapters. The joint SED Councils are now accepting bids for the 2013-2014 Joint Publication- the Eighth Note. We encourage you to work jointly with the Kappa Kappa Psi or Tau Beta Sigma chapters at your school or in your surrounding area.

This year, the Joint Councils have formulated more modern guidelines for the publication and production of the Eighth Note; you can find the guidelines listed below. Also, please see the attachment for the bid requirements.

Guidelines for the 2013-2014 Eighth Note:

1. There will be only one printed edition of the Eighth Note this year, specifics of that can be found below. However, due to this, the main Eighth Note responsibilities will now be electronic, via the website (currently at www.tbssedpublications.com a site hosted through WordPress). Hosting the Eighth Note online will require the chapter(s) to:

· Update the website with host chapter and contact information
· Encourage chapters in the SED to contribute articles year-round discussing (an) inspiring or complex experience(s) at their school or chapter
· Host and advertise contests throughout the year to further encourage article submissions and photo submissions for the website
· Begin a “from the editor” column reporting news and activities by the host chapter(s), giving readers an inside look at both the Eighth Note creation and other events held by the host chapter(s)
· At the start of each month, post quotes or selections from “featured articles” to capture reader’s attention and bring people to the Eighth Note website
· Update the website bi-weekly with article and photo submissions

2. Compile one “Year in Review” Edition of the Eighth Note. This edition must be printed for dispersing at the 2014 SED Convention on March 21-23, 2014 at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, GA. This edition must include:

· A letter from a National Officer from both KKPsi and TBSigma
· A letter from both the KKPsi and TBSigma SED Presidents
· A selection of the “best” articles from the year, chosen by the host chapter and approved by the district councils
· A letter from the Editor (the host chapter(s))

Please electronically submit bids to both Kyle Sullivan (sedpresident@kkpsi.org) and Belinda Baker (sedpres@tbsigma.org) by September 20, 2013.

MLITB!

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Dear Shells….!

Hey SisTAUs!

I hope everyone is ready to get back into the swing of things with school and band life, dorm/apartment move in, and more service with Tau Beta Sigma!

The Southeast District’s SHELLS publication is up and running! We sent out the first issue of this year over the summer! The Summer edition can be found on the website (tbssed.org), on the SED issuu page (issuu.com/tbssed), and we also sent the edition to every chapter president! If you have not seen the Summer edition, contact one of your district council members!

Although SHELLS is a district publication, it’s not all about us! There is a place in SHELLS, for each of your voices. If you look through the publication, it has a section called “Dear SHELLS…” The purpose of this section for you all to send questions about anything dealing with Tau Beta Sigma. If you have a question you would like to ask Shells the turtle, email it to shells@tbsigma.org.

Thank you all so much, and be sure to stay tuned for the first issue of the Fall Semester! : )

Farewell for now!

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NatCon2013 Update

Hey SED,

I am delighted to tell you that this past week the Southeast District was represented by 30 of our most courageous and dedicated individuals! It takes a lot of commitment and love for our sorority to drive, train. or fly all the way to the NED for a whole week! Although we are in various states of travel right now, I do want to take the time to recognize the chapters who were able to send representatives to NatCon2013!

Congratulations to:
Alpha Omega- THE Florida State University
Beta Xi- University of Florida
Gamma Epsilon- University of Miami
Epsilon Alpha- University of South Carolina
Epsilon Theta- Georgia Tech
Epsilon Lambda (life member)- North Carolina Central University
Zeta Beta- Tuskegee University
Zeta Psi- University of Central Florida
Eta Phi- Vanderbilt University
Theta Zeta- North Carolina A&T University
Theta Lambda- Auburn University
Iota Xi- Elon University

During National Convention, we were able to witness various traditions from various districts and we even got to bond as the SED! In our district caucus on Friday night, we discussed our candidates for National Office, and we also took some time to discuss our thoughts for the SED this year…
Some of us discovered we were not aware of district or national operations, some of us were old heads, some of us are seeking change, some of us see growth and forward progress; but through all of the things we discussed, the unifying thought spoke of involvement, which happens to be one of the 2013-2014 SED Council’s goals of this year!

So, as we end the summer and start the school year, be prepared to get involved! But not only at your school and chapter, venture out and make friends with sisters and brothers around the Southeast District!! I challenge you to get outside your comfort zone and road trip to a chapter outside of your state or region! Together, we can make a difference and build the SED to be even more of a powerhouse! Let’s reach out this year to those chapters who may not be as strong as our own, let’s make sure everyone knows they are welcome in the SED family!

As always, I congratulate you on being unique and spectacular in your way! Enjoy the rest of your summer and if you ever need anything, please do not hesitate to contact any member of your SED Council!

MLITB!

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We bring to you — the Summer SHELLS! : )

Hey Southeast District!

First of all, I hope everyone is having an awesome summer!

Secondly, have you been wondering how you will continue to spread your Tau Beta Sigma knowledge over the summer break? Are you excited about National Convention 2013 (whether you are attending or not)?? Well, your 2013-2014 Southeast District Council brings to you– the Summer Edition of the SHELLS! You can get help concerning summer chapter operations, National Convention, and more in this premiere issue from your district council! I hope you enjoy this edition of the SHELLS!

Remember…”It’s an honor to be selected to serve!” Enjoy the rest of the summer, but don’t forget about the upcoming Fall semester! 🙂 If you have any questions or comments about anything in the issue, feel free to contact any member of your district council! MLITB!

Musically Yours,

Ashley Williams
Tau Beta Sigma | Epsilon Chi
2013-2014 Southeast District Secretary

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TGIF Reminders! (On a Saturday)

Hey SED!

I just have a few reminders for you as we enter a new week!

#1 and most important— National Convention Forms. Even if your chapter is not attending, you need to make sure to fill out the proxy form. (We did do this at SED Convention, however if your chapter was not present, then this may not have been completed.) If your chapter does have an official delegate attending convention, the delegate form can be found in your chapter mailbox or online at this address http://natcon.kkytbsonline.com/forms/. Lastly, if you or anyone from your chapter is considering attending convention, please help us spread the word to register (http://natcon.kkytbsonline.com/register-online/)! The numbers for the SED right now are not as high as we’d like them to be! Convention is on the east coast this year and we want to see a HUGE SED representation! For info on the SED Takeover trip or if you have any questions about convention, please contact ANY member of your district council!

#2- Communication and Approachability. One of my main goals for the year is to create a visible council of whom any sister would not hesitate to contact if they need to talk! So, start watching your mail even this summer as we release our summer edition of SHELLS (a Council newsletter) and 2 parts of a Guide to National Convention! Your 2013-2014 Council is always a phone call, email, or fb message away from anything you need! Please do not shy away from us, we want to get to know YOU! 🙂

#3- Weekend Event! This Saturday is the Psi-85 Cookowt– hosted by the Zeta Sigma chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi and the Epsilon Lambda chapter of Tau Beta Sigma at North Carolina Central University. This cook out, at Pineywood Park in Durham, NC will join ITB from all over the SED and even people from other districts! My only regret for this weekend is that I cannot attend myself! If you are in the area, this is an event I would recommend you attend- they even give out an award to the chapter that drove the furthest!

If you ever need anything or have any questions, please contact me or any member of your district council!

MLITB, Happy Summer!

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Composing Our Future: June 15 Deadline

Hey SED:

Here’s an e-mail sent out on the Listserves from Kevin Earnest. Check it out below:

Sisters of Tau Beta Sigma

This biennium, the National Council is challenging you to submit a work for wind band that references songs in the current Sorority repertoire. This piece should be 3-7 minutes long and encompass both the aesthetic qualities of our sorority and the spirit of all members past, present, and future. This arrangement should draw upon thematic elements of all three of the songs in the Sorority’s current repertoire: “The National Hymn,” “The Loyalty Song,” and “The Affirmation.”

Submissions must include digital and hard copies of a computer generated score; finalists will be expected provide individual parts at National Convention. Furthermore, submissions must include a recording of the piece. Any individual active member or group of active members of the Sorority may submit a song for consideration from now until June 15, 2013. The winning composer(s) will receive an award of $200 and the work will be premiered by the Reading Band at the 2013 National Convention conducted by a member of the National Council.

All materials must be postmarked to National Headquarters no later than June 15, 2013 with Attn: Composing Our Future clearly written on the envelope. In addition, please email Kevin Earnest, NVPSP, a digital copy of the complete submission at kevin@tbsigma.org.

For Greater Bands

Kevin Earnest
Tau Beta Sigma
National VPSP
kevin@tbsigma.org

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TBS SED Appointed Positions!

Hey SED,

I am thrilled to announce the newest additions to this year’s TBS SED Council!!!!

Joining us from THE Florida State University chapter of Tau Beta Sigma, Alpha Omega, the new SED Parliamentarian for the 2013-2014 year is Neil Bleiweiss! This year, he will be working to contact chapters about getting the most out of your chapter constitutions! Neil crossed in Spring 2011.

Hailing from the SED 2014 host school, the Georgia Institute of Technology and the Epsilon Theta chapter of Tau Beta Sigma. Our TBS SED Historian 2013-2014 is Bridgette Bell. She crossed in Fall 2011 and will be working this year on encouraging chapters to keep an accurate chapter history. She also might comprise a series of Post Membership Education lessons on the history of the SED!

I hope you will join me in congratulating our newest TBS council members. They can now be reached at sedhistorian@tbsigma.org and sedparliamentarian@tbsigma.org, respectively.

I hope to see many of you this weekend at Florida Day! Make sure your Chapter Progress Reports are in (and approved) by June 1st! And as always, if you need anything, do not hesitate to contact any member of your 2013-2014 TBS SED Council!

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UPDATED TRIP INFO- INCLUDING FL

Hey Brothers and Sisters of the SED,

I have received several concerned emails from brothers/sisters who live in FL about being excluded (far away) from the pick up sites for the SED Takeover NatCon trip…

Well, I want you to know, WE HEARD YOU! And we delivered.

The new travel itinerary is as follows:

Leaving from TALLAHASSEE, FL on July 22nd (2ish pm),
Driving to and stopping in BIRMINGHAM, AL (7ish pm),
Driving to and stopping in ATLANTA, GA (9ish pm),
Driving to and stopping in CHARLOTTE, NC (midnight ish),
Arriving in SPRINGFIELD, MA (noon ish).

The trip is looking to be about $400, including TRAVEL AND LODGING for convention. We will stay 4 nights at the host hotel (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday) and then we will board the busses after banquet Saturday night and arrive home on Sunday, July 28.

I am very pleased with the amount of participation thus far, but to make this a reality, we need more! We altered the trip for you, the state of Florida, so join us and get ready for the trip of a lifetime!!!!

You can find the form here.

Even if you are not a 100% sure traveler, please fill out the Travel Intent form by MONDAY, May 6th, so that we have an idea of who is interested.

As always, if you have any questions, please email me at sedweb@tbsigma.org. AND please send this information to every SED sister and brother you know!