Call for 2019-2021 Biennium National Volunteers
Brothers,
As we prepare for our 2019 National Convention and Centennial Celebration, we are also preparing our Fraternity for another 100 years of serving college and university bands. There are so many ways to give back to Kappa Kappa Psi and help us collectively serve as “Founders” for our next century. I invite you to register for National Convention and the Centennial Celebration, check out the history of the Fraternity and what a century of service looks like, and I strongly encourage you to support our student Brothers and Sisters financially to make sure they can be part of this truly once-in-a-lifetime moment for Kappa Kappa Psi. I know I will be sending money back to my home chapters to help support the active Brothers and Sisters who wish to attend National Convention and the Centennial Celebration.
Our National President, Evan Thompson, often talks about the incredible importance and life-changing power of giving back to support others. The Servant Leader. I wanted to extend an opportunity to each of you to give back to Kappa Kappa Psi.
As part of this national call for volunteers, below is an application for those interested in serving. We will be looking for brothers interested in serving as District Governors, National Committee Members, Colony Advisors, Curriculum Advisors, Speakers, and more. I will start reaching out to brothers in June who are interested in volunteering as we work to fill these responsibilities for the coming biennium. Most of these roles do not involve a significant time commitment and you’ll see information on what kind of commitment these roles require, whether traveling may be involved, and our volunteer expectations. We want to support you personally by respecting the fact that you may have other obligations and responsibilities, and you’ll see plain information on the commitment you would be making by serving. We don’t want to place a Brother in a position where they shirk their duties and responsibilities.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/19-21Volunteers
This biennium we were surrounded by the “Founder’s Spirit” and the history and great work of our organization as we approach a century of service. Now we have the responsibility of doing whatever we can to build the foundation for the next one hundred years. I hope you will look at ways you can donate your time, your talents, your treasure, your enthusiasm, and your support for our mission. Every collective contribution moves the Brotherhood forward. I am excited to see so many of you in July and beyond as we all Strive for the Highest.
Your Brother,
Marco.
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Marco A. Krcatovich II
National Vice President for Colonization and Membership
2019 National Convention Delegate/Proxy Form Due
Brothers:
Submit your Delegate/Proxy Form now and have your voice heard at National Convention this summer in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Be sure to contact the chapters you list to make sure they will be in attendance at convention and can serve as your proxy if you cannot send a delegate.
All forms should be submitted by June 15, 2019. Committee assignment preferences by June 1, 2019.
AEA,
Evan L. Thompson
National President
INSTALLATION OF NU PHI CHAPTER AT SCHREINER UNIVERSITY
Congratulations to the Nu Phi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi! This is the 333rd chapter to be installed since the fraternity’s founding and the sixth this biennium. Welcome to the brotherhood!
Kappa Kappa Psi – Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity mourns the loss of a brother from the Epsilon Phi chapter at Clarion University of Pennsylvania. The Fraternity sends its deepest condolences to family, friends, chapter brothers and sisters, faculty, and fellow band members. It is especially difficult to lose an active student. The power of our connections as brothers and band members becomes even more significant during these times of loss and confusion. We are here to support and encourage our fellow brothers and band members without reservation.
Brothers, help is available 24/7 for emergencies and students in crisis. We hope that our collegiate brothers will look to resources on their campus such as the Office of the Dean of Students and counseling centers who work to support students in a variety of ways. Please do not hesitate to ask for help and seek out services on your campus.
Anyone who is struggling can access the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Our ritual teaches that life is a journey with peaks and valleys. We want our brothers to feel empowered to access help when needed.
KKΨAA Board of Directors Candidate Announcement
Brothers,
Since its creation in 2007, the Kappa Kappa Psi Alumni Association’s Board of Directors (AABOD) and its Chair have been appointed by the Board of Trustees via an application process. With an eye on greater Alumni Association autonomy, the Board of Trustees asked the current AABOD to establish an election process to be used in 2019.
After dedicated work by the 2017-19 AABOD, it is my pleasure to announce that KKPsiAA members will elect their next Board of Directors for the first time in 2019. Following the call for candidates that was issued in November of 2018 and concluded on January 15, 2019, the following Brothers provided candidate applications and have been deemed eligible for election to the AABOD:
- Michael Blander
- Greg Boike
- Brent Cannon
- Erin Cooper
- Michael Lindsay
- Kate Rohrich
- Nic Rorrer
- Kyle Thompson
Candidate information will follow online, and printed material will be available at each District Convention. Registered members of the National Kappa Kappa Psi Alumni Association will be able to vote for up to eight (8) Directors. The vote will be conducted online, and results will be announced shortly thereafter. As a reminder, you can still join the Alumni Association for the 2019 year.
I want to thank each of our candidates for offering themselves in the service of our great Fraternity.
AEA,
Eric B. Morson
KKPsi Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees Liaison to the KKPsiAA Board of Directors
2019 Call for Proposals – Constitution, Programs, and Awards
Brothers:
The National Council is pleased to announce the 2019 Call for Proposals. Use the following form to propose changes to the National Constitution, Programs, and Awards. All proposals are due by March 5, 2019.
If you have any questions about the process or potential ideas, please contact National President Evan Thompson at evan@kkpsi.org.
INSTALLATION OF EPSILON GAMMA CHAPTER AT ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY
Brothers:
I am pleased to announce the installation of the Epsilon Gamma Chapter (#123) at Alabama State University in Montgomery, Alabama, on January 27, 2019. This is the second installation of the 100th year of the Fraternity and joins an ever growing Southeast District! The new chapter includes 10 members who are now Brothers of our Fraternity.
Brothers from a number of chapters across the District served together as the ritual chapters and 21 brothers from the Zeta Upsilon, Theta Theta, Mu Omega, and Nu Alpha chapters were present. Southeast District Governor Latrondrick Hunter (Zeta Eta), served as the Installing Officer and Nic Rorrer (Xi) served as the Colony Advisor and will continue to work with the chapter for the coming first year as a part of our Brotherhood.
Please send notes of congratulations to the Chapter President James Wyrick at jmswyrick7@gmail.com.
Congratulations to Epsilon Gamma! Welcome to the brotherhood!
AEA,
Marco A. Krcatovich II
National Vice President for Colonization and Membership
mkrcatov@kkpsi.org
Official KKΨ Candidate Announcement
The National Committee on Nominations met on Sunday January 27th, 2019 to review all submitted applications and information for candidacy to the National Council and Board of Trustee positions. The committee determined the following individuals are eligible as candidates:
National President
Marco Krcatovich (Nu)
(Advances to the office of National President by simple majority vote at the National Convention this summer)
National Vice President for Colonization and Membership
Jessica Lee (Eta Alpha)
Nicholas Bratcher (Zeta Eta)
National Vice President for Programs
Daniel Miller (Omicron)
Latrondrick Hunter (Zeta Eta)
National Vice President for Student Affairs
Bang Co (Alpha Zeta)
Michael Napolitano (Kappa Upsilon)
Board of Trustees
Adam Cantley (Omicron)
Alvin Payne (Delta Alpha)
Jack Lee (Delta Sigma)
National Headquarters has begun production of the 2019 National Convention Elections Newsletter which will be posted online and distributed at district conventions this spring. The National Committee on Nominations will continue its work reviewing and interviewing the candidates and produce a slate at least 30 days prior to National Convention (by rule of the National Constitution). If you have any questions about the nominations process please don’t hesitate to contact me, or NHQ Staff.
AEA
Derrick Mills
Kappa Kappa Psi Nominations Chair
Past National President
INSTALLATION OF NU UPSILON CHAPTER AT BALL STATE UNIVERSITY
Brothers:
I am pleased to announce the installation of the Nu Upsilon Chapter (#332) at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, on December 1st. This is the first installation of the 100th year of the Fraternity and joins a growing North Central District! The new chapter includes 11 members who are now Brothers of our Fraternity.
Brothers from a number of chapters across the North Central District served together as the ritual chapters and 39 brothers from the Nu, Alpha Beta, Alpha Zeta, Beta Rho, Gamma Pi, Zeta Epsilon, Kappa Nu, and Lambda Lambda chapters were present. National Vice President for Colonization and Membership, Marco Krcatovich II (Nu), served as the Installing Officer and Dee Hibbard (Theta Beta) and Noah Leininger (Lambda Lambda) shared duties as the Colony Advisor and will continue to work with the chapter for the coming first year as a part of our Brotherhood.
Please send notes of congratulations to the Chapter President Tanner Holbrook at trholbrook@bsu.edu.
Congratulations to Nu Upsilon! Welcome to the brotherhood!
AEA,
Marco Krcatovich II
National Vice President for Colonization & Membership
Kappa Kappa Psi
Fall Activity Report Due December 1st
Brothers:
The Fall Activity Report is due by December 1, 2018. Please make every effort to submit this report on-time. Reports are considered late after December 1st. If you have any questions, please contact the National Headquarters. 405-372-2333 or kkytbs@kkytbs.org.
AEA,
Evan L. Thompson
National President
2017-2019