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the accent // fall issue ‘16 The a publication of The Western Districtccent of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma In this issue... Celebrating Alpha Chi My First KKPsi & TBS Having accomplished 23 service National Headquarters Visit projects in this past year alone, these Vice President of Membership Natalie Kimura Sisters have more in store for us! (p.5) reflects on her visit to Stillwater, OK (p.11) SD4 2016 Meet the mascots! The Zeta Xi chapter hosted a Fourth of We asked to meet them, you delivered! July weekend full of siblinghood and (p.13) fun! (p.9) ...and more! 1 the accent // letter from the publisher ‘16 table of contents 2 Letter from the Publisher 3 Shout-outs! 5 Celebrating Alpha Chi 9 SD4 2016 “Dear Brothers and Sisters,” Me with my predecessor―Hannah Giardina o say that 2016 has already been Putting together this issue of The 11 My First KKPsi & TBS National of the Mu Pi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi―at San Francisco Pride this past summer. a wild year would be an under- Accent for you has been a journey, Headquarters Visit statement.T but it’s times like these and a chance for me to reflect on my that we can be thankful to have each own time as a brother of Kappa 13 Meet the Mascots other within our respective chapters Kappa Psi, and a member of the sib- and across the country to lift our spir- linghood within the Western District. its. I certainly would not have been Attending SD4 and talking with Attendees of SD4 meet in the pit on the Fourth of July. Photo Credit: Mark Almeida. able to inject so much love into this Brothers and Sisters from different issue of The Accent had it not been schools throughout this summer has for the opportunity to attend SD4 this made me feel like I have only just be- past summer. During that weekend, I gun to understand what my met so many Brothers and Sisters membership means. I am so honored who quickly became dear to me, to have the role of being the person whether through rousing choruses of to help you tell your stories. Hamilton or being buried under salty Special thanks goes to the Western waves and sand. District Council, especially Natalie We are also so grateful and re- Kimura for all her prompt and enthu- lieved to have Alpha Chi among our siastic contributions, as well as Lauren active ranks. Their passion for their Streeter and Kaley Greenman for be- sisterhood and the love that ing my points of contact with Alpha stretched across the district for them Chi throughout the summer. Their en- this past summer as they stood in de- thusiasm was positively contagious! fiance of the unknown was inspiring. I’m proud to be a part of this ad- The Western District Council spent venture with you, and I’m so excited this past summer not just getting ac- to see all of you again at district quainted with their roles but also with events! one another through retreats and regular meetings. In the next month, M<3ITB, you will receive a Fall Packet full of important dates for events, states Holly Chan days, DLC, and the Western District Kappa Kappa Psi - Gamma Chapter Convention. You will also have a Western District Publisher chance to read more in-depth about [email protected] your officers for this year. 3 the accent // shout outs! ‘16 Sarah Mason Omega, Tau Beta Sigma or being the best person I found KiraSHOUT Stein OUTS! at DLC last year and helping me Beta Gamma, Tau Beta Sigma Fprep to be VPM! MLitB! ira has the most wholesome Jenna Jorgenson - Kayla Brown values of anyone I know, and Beta Omicron, Kappa Kappa Psi Kalways impresses me with her enna is a fantastic brother because her presence thoughtfulness, even from across in any chapter or band setting is very welcoming the country! andJ inviting. She has been working exceptionally hard to prepare for our upcoming recruitment sea- - Brendan Carlquist son and has shown a great drive and excitement for the season. She exudes love through all she does and I am very thankful for a brother like her. - Mitchell Vareldzis Max Rosenberg Iota Pi, Kappa Kappa Psi ax is one of the best meme Lordes who scared me by knocking on my Lauren Streeter Mwindow with a melon last night. Alpha Chi, Tau Beta Sigma - Michaelynn Welther auren is the most kind, loving person I have the pleasure of knowing. Regardless of Lwhether they are strangers or friends, she greets everyone with a smile on her face and a hug. Rebekkah Daer Beta Omicron, Kappa Kappa Psi She has always been dedicated to maintaining siblinghood he’s such a wonderful person! Always bonds and the ideals of Tau Beta Sigma. During her term as Vice bursting with creativity and happiness. President, Lauren has been a role model for membership candi- SAnd without fail she will brighten your day! dates and actives alike, always challenging Sisters to embody - Anonymous Brother TBS values. I look forward to what she will do in the future! Jennifer Bui - Kaitlyn Leung Lambda Psi, Kappa Kappa Psi hout out to one of my fellow Lambda Ladies! She’s super dedicated to the SService and Brotherhood of our chapter and is all around an amazing person! You’re already doing a great job as chapter president! Keep striving for the highest and MLitB! - Anonymous Brother 5 the accent // celebrating alpha chi ‘16 Celebrating Alpha Chi by the Sisters of Alpha Chi at Northern Arizona University any way they could. he Alpha Chi Chapter of Tau the students enrolled in the School of Scout Days, which gave the Sisters an Women in Music Speaker Series for a jazz competition. The Brothers and Beta Sigma has been serving the Music; maintaining band uniforms by opportunity to expose young Scouts School of Music students and faculty Sisters of Gamma Kappa and Alpha This past April, the Sisters of Alpha bandT and promoting women in music organizing and running fittings for to music through instrument intro- so they could learn more about what Chi signed up to help lead bands as Chi were fortunate enough to assist for the past 62 years. As the band marching band members while also ductions and performances. The it means to become a woman in mu- they marched onto the stage, per- in hosting the All-State Festival, an programs at Northern Arizona hemming pants; and hosting Girl Alpha Chi Chapter also hosted a sic, and to increase knowledge about formed, and received feedback from event which occurs at NAU once ev- University have grown, so has the in- influential women in music. band directors across the state of ery few years. This event gives students an opportunity to learn skills volvement of Alpha Chi. Since the Along with serving the bands indi- Arizona. Siblings also participated in to help them grow as musicians. High chapter was founded on May 9th, vidually, Alpha Chi has also hosted Jazz Ensembles, performing with and school students across the state of 1954, service projects have expand- joint service projects with their for high school students. Not only Arizona auditioned to participate in a ed, the membership process has Brothers of Kappa Kappa Psi, Gamma was this event a great way to help weekend full of music. The Sisters evolved, and finances have grown Kappa. The chapters take pride in serve the bands, but it was also a lot were joined by their Gamma Kappa immensely. their joint bond. The siblinghood has of fun! The two chapters were hon- Brothers and the Brothers of Phi Mu Serving the bands has been a pas- hosted several such projects to ored to help Northern Arizona Alpha and the Sisters of Sigma Alpha sion for Alpha Chi. With a chapter of strengthen their bond and ensure University and the School of Music in 16 Active Sisters and growing, the that the bands received what they Sisters united together to accomplish needed to be successful at NAU. One over 23 service projects in the span noteworthy service project the of the last year. Some of their favorite Chapter accomplished was helping “The Sisters united together to completed service projects: Locker the School of Music host the NAU Room Clean Ups, where the Sisters Jazz Festival, in which high school accomplish over 23 service projects in cleaned the music lockers for all of bands visited Flagstaff to perform in Gamma Kappa and Alpha Chi help serve the community three times a year with Adopt-An-Avenue. the span of the last year.” 7 to the Membership Candidates the cially healthy. the accent // celebrating alpha chi ‘16 processes associated with holding an The past year’s accomplishments officer position. The Chapter also in- were a huge milestone for the sorori- corporated a new lesson called “How ty. The Alpha Chi Chapter of Tau Beta To Be Active”. After the candidates Sigma has been so grateful for the joined the Sisterhood, they were opportunity to service the collegiate taught in more depth how to run for band programs here at Northern offices, what each officer does, and Arizona University. The Sisters are Alpha Chi’s requirements. proud for what has been achieved Alpha Chi held several successful not only within the past year, but fundraisers each semester, creating throughout 62 years of dedication. new fundraisers and innovating old A cheerfulness at all times and un- ones. One of the most successful der all conditions, even in the face of fundraisers was Lincoln for Lincoln, great trial: the quality that these Western District, and the nation, the expectations.