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New Kappa Kappa Psi Colony Announcement

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Brothers,

I am proud to announce the beginning of colonization efforts at the following campuses.  This is an exciting moment for these campuses and our Fraternity as we continue to grow and diversify the campuses we serve.  Please welcome these colonists at upcoming District events and congratulate our Colony Advisors that will be assisting them through the process.  Please contact Marco Krcatovich II, National VPCM (mkrcatov@kkpsi.org) with any questions or for more information.

Ball State University (Indiana – North Central)

Advisor: Dee Hibbard

Fayetteville State University (North Carolina – Southeast)

Advisor: Ed Savoy

High Point University (North Carolina – Southeast)

Advisor: Chris Carpenter


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Installation of Nu Rho at Old Dominion University

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Brothers:

I am pleased to announce the installation of the Nu Rho Chapter (#329) at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. This is the eighth installation of the biennium, and the second for the Northeast District.

Brothers from Mu Nu at Christopher Newport University served as the ritual chapter, and brothers from Alpha Iota, Gamma, Kappa Psi, Mu Nu, Nu, and Iota Xi were in attendance. Ms. Yvonne Daye, former National Headquarters Staff Member, served as the Colony Advising Person. Mr. Marco Krcatovich II, National VPP, served as the Installing Officer.

Please send notes of congratulations to the Chapter President Jack Himmelman at jhimm001@odu.edu.
Congratulations to Nu Rho! Welcome to the brotherhood!

AEA,

Evan L. Thompson
National Vice President for Colonization & Membership
Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity
evan@kkpsi.org

National Council Announces Fall 2017 Colony Application Deadline

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The National Council will begin accepting applications for Fall 2017 colonization starting May 15, 2017 and closing on June 30, 2017. This deadline window aligns with the summer meetings of the National Council. We welcome all interested schools and band programs to apply within the application window.

Applications sent before May 15th or after June 30th will not be accepted for review for a Fall 2017 process. Schools missing this deadline window will be encouraged to apply after November 15, 2017 for a Spring 2018 process.

Please visit https://www.kkpsi.org/membership/starting-a-chapter for more information on how to get started.

If you have any questions regarding Kappa Kappa Psi’s colonization program, please contact VPCM Evan Thompson at evan@kkpsi.org.

New Kappa Kappa Psi Colonies Announced

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Brothers:

The National Council is pleased to announce three new colonies for the spring semester. Jarvis Christian College (Mr. Brent Cannon, Colony Advisor), Cal Poly Pomona (Dr. Travis Cross, Colony Advisor), and Old Dominion University (Ms. Yvonne Daye, Colony Advisor).

Please send messages of welcome and congratulations to the Colony Presidents:

Jarvis Christian – Michael Cowan – cowanhaywoodmd@gmail.com

Cal Poly Pomona – Elizabeth Zita – ezita1996@gmail.com

Old Dominion – Jacob Himmelman – jhimm001@odu.edu

We wish our colonies success on their journey!

AEA,

Evan L. Thompson
National Vice President for Colonization & Membership
Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity
evan@kkpsi.org

Installation of Alpha Chi at the University of Texas at El Paso

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Brothers:

I am pleased to announce the installation of the Alpha Chi Chapter (#46) at the University of Texas at El Paso. This is the fifth installation of the biennium.

Gamma Eta at New Mexico State University served as the ritual chapter, and brothers from Gamma Iota at the University of New Mexico were in attendance. Also in attendance was Alpha Chi Alumnus and Professor of Horn Mr. Richard Lambrecht. New honorary members include Sponsor Joshua Lott, Director of Bands Dr. Brad Genevro, Associate Director of Bands Mr. Kenneth Capshaw, and Music Department Chair Dr. Steve Wilson.

Mr. Clinton Wieden, Southwest District Governor, served as the Colony Advising Person. Mr. Jack D. Lee, National President, served as the Installing Officer.

The elected officers of the chapter are:

President: Caitlyn Collette

Vice President: Michelle Shaheen

Secretary: Ayleen Sanchez

Treasurer: Mario Guerra

Historian: Antonio Lugo

Parliamentarian: Caleb Tullius

Sponsor: Joshua Lott

Director of Bands: Dr. Brad Genevro

Please send notes of congratulations to the Chapter President Caitlyn Collette at cccollette@miners.utep.edu.

Congratulations to Alpha Chi! Welcome to the brotherhood!

AEA,

Evan L. Thompson

National Vice President for Colonization & Membership

Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity

evan@kkpsi.org