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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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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THIS INFORMATION IS NOW OUT OF DATE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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Tau Beta Sigma Fall 2013 Campaign

Season Greetings to all members of Tau Beta Sigma,

The TBS Board of Trustees & TBS Alumni Association are happy to update you on our Fall 2013 Campaign! We have mailed out a new Tau Beta Sigma brochure updating you on the Sorority programs, projects & membership involvement. If you did not receive our latest mailing on the Fall 2013 Campaign, please feel free to visit our online system and update or double check the mailing address we have listed for you. The brochures are hitting mailboxes throughout the week. Feel free to visit & log onto our online system:

https://online.kkytbs.org/

If you are unable to login, please contact National Headquarters at kkytbs@kkytbs.org and provide your name (including maiden name if applicable), chapter and initiation year.

Below we have attached a pdf. file of our latest campaign. Please feel free to share with your fellow members, chapters, Sponsors & Directors. (Click here to see attachment.)

Fall 2013 Updates

Wava Memorial Garden

Since the passing of our beloved Wava Banes Turner Henry, the national leadership of Tau Beta Sigma is working collaboratively to create a Memorial Rose Garden to honor our Founder. Our vision is to have a beautiful reflection garden and park that will honor Wava for many years to come, all to be located at our National Headquarters in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The plans include a black granite pedestal dedicated to Wava, benches for reflection and meditation, a rose garden and other garden flowers and shrubs. Materials chosen for the Wava Memorial are intended to last forever in our beautiful park so that students and alumni can celebrate our Founder and have a quiet, contemplative space during a HQ visit.

We are still seeking donations for any amount for the Wava Memorial Gardens. Any donation from $1 – $999 will be recognized in our publications and in the National Headquarters list of contributors. We are also seeking larger donations for the Wava Memorial and donations of $1,000.00 or more will be recognized physically in the park. If anyone is interested in making a donation of $1,000 or more, please contact a member of the Board of Trustees.

The plan is to break ground on the Memorial in March 2014, with the unveiling of the project scheduled for July 2014. This will allow the national leadership to break ground on the project as part of our Founders Day activities, and to host a Wava Memorial dedication during the District Leadership Conference for student leaders in honor of the 75th Anniversary of Wava’s journey in founding Tau Beta Sigma. Our goal is to raise $40,000 for the Wava Memorial Garden, and so far we are 75% to our achieving our goal!!!

To contribute to the Wava Memorial, please visit www.tbsigma.org to donate online or mail checks to National HQ. We are asking that donations for the memorial be sent to NHQ by March 26, 2014, in order to receive on-site recognition.

Thank you in advance for your donations, support and efforts towards the completion of the Wava Memorial!

Tau Beta Sigma Alumni Association Updates:

The TBSAA Membership Year is changing to June 2014 – May 2015. If you join or renew now, your membership will be extended to the new membership year. That works out to 5 months free! If you have questions over this change email Justin Brady, Membership Chair at jbrady@tbsigma.org.

Join or renew your membership now to receive exclusive member benefits:

Alumni trip in summer 2014
Participation in district conventions
Rhapsody newsletter
Awards & grant opportunities for alumni
Professional development & networking

TBSAA Dues For 2014-2015 Membership Year:

Life Members & Young Alumni – $30
Alumni Members – $50

Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season! Much love in the bond,

Justin Brady
TBSAA Vice Chair

Lisa Croston
Board of Trustees & National Historian

Dollie O’Neill
Board of Trustees Vice Chair

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Tau Beta Sigma Elizabeth City State University Colony First Degree

Greeting Sisters and Brothers of Tau Beta Sigma,

The National Council of Tau Beta Sigma is please to announced that the
Elizabeth City State University Colony will undergo First Degree on Sunday,
December 8, 2013 at 8:30pm at the address below:

Elizabeth City State University
Mickey L. Burnim Fine Arts Center
1704 Weeksville Rd
Elizabeth City, NC 27909

*Active, Alumni, and Honorary Members of the Tau Beta Sigma are welcome to
attend, however, please RSVP to the Colony President, Kamri Hurdle at
kamri13299@gmail.com by Thursday, December 5,
2013. * Please
send the colony your congratulations as they undertake this milestone in
their journey of colonization.

Sincerely,

Kathryn Garrett Kelly, MD
Tau Beta Sigma, National Vice President for Colonization and Membership

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THIRTEEEEEEN DAYS! [But really TWELVE.]

Hey everyone,

I hope that you pictured me whispering “thirteen days” into your telephone just like in the old movie “The Ring.” That’s how it was in real life.

BUT for real though, something is happening in

THIRTEEN TWELVE DAYS!

A DEADLINE.

#1- In 13 12 days, on December 1st, your Fall Activity Report is due on the OMRS. To be on time, your report must be submitted and APPROVED by both your Sponsor AND Director of Bands. Please remember, it is important that you submit your National paperwork on time, as you can be placed on probation for missing paperwork deadlines.

#2- In 13 12 days, on December 1st, your chapter’s Membership Education Program is due your chapter’s SED Council Mentor. To be complete, you must include the 10 things previously listed and sent out. (If you missed the email, visit the website here for more!) These are reviewed by a district counselor and are submitted to National Headquarters. If you fail to submit an MEP to us, NHQ can place you on probation. Please submit your MEP 🙂

#3- If you have recently initiated sisters into your chapter, do NOT forget to fill out the initiate registration on the OMRS within 30 days of initiation. Or you will get fined. You also must mail in their initiate dues. (The ONLY money the candidates should have paid– $95)

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your chapter mentor, or me, and we will be happy to assist you! Stay tuned to your email as District Officer Evaluations will be going out soon, as well as information regarding DLC and SED 2014!!!

 

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TBS: Volunteer for Board Committees

The Tau Beta Sigma Board of Trustees is looking for volunteers to serve on the Trustee Committees for the 2013-2015 biennium. These committees help fulfill activities and programs of the Board of Trustees. Each committee is chaired by a current Trustee and committee volunteers are appointed by the Committee Chair.

The key responsibilities for committee members will be to actively participate in the needs of their particular Trustee Committee, suggest projects or programs of the committee, and stay informed of the Sorority’s missions, policies and programs.

We are looking for volunteers to serve on the following Trustee Committees:

Communication – develop communications and recognitions of the national organization of TBS, including The Podium, The President’s Ring, and The Legacy publications

Finance – track the Board of Trustees’ budget and monitor Board of Trustees’ bank accounts and balances; monitor the Tau Beta Sigma Trust accounts, work with our Investment Advisors; and identify opportunities for related accounts and budgets.

Legacy – liaison with the National Historian and National History & Archives committee, organize activities and other recognition for past TBS leaders and Past National Presidents at events as deemed appropriate by the Board of Trustees such as National Convention

Those alumni interested in volunteering with one of the Trustee Committees, please submit a letter of intent to me by email at keidson@tbsigma.org by November 15, 2013.

If you have any questions in regards to the Board of Trustees and the Trustee Committees, feel free to email or call me.

In The Bond,

Kelly Eidson
Chair, Board of Trustees
Tau Beta Sigma National Sorority

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Introducing National Council Office Hours

Hey SED:

Below is an e-mail that Amy Bovin Dauphinais via the Listserv. If you’re not a member of the SED Listserv, I’ve put the e-mail below for you to check out. : )

Greetings Tau Beta Sigma!!

Need advice on something? Have any questions needing answers? Or simply want to get to know the sorority better? Members of the National Council will be holding office hours at various times throughout the months! During these times, sorority members will have the chance to interact with the council members one-on-one through various means of social media and technology (faceboook, twitter, gmail chat, etc.) I will post times that each council member will be holding their office hours so be on the look out for these times!

In addition, our monthly student chats will also be held for you to interact with other sisters throughout the nation! Next one is Thursday Sept 19th at 8PM EST. In order to be a part of these chats you need to be a member of the Facebook group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/114095288697778/ so be sure to click the link so that you can join in on the fun!

Hope all is well with everyone!
MLITB,
Amy

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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