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Tau Beta Sigma Historical Timeline

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2010
Iota Pi Chapter installed at Lincoln University
Iota Pi Chapter installed at Lincoln University

The Iota Pi chapter (#232) was installed at Lincoln University on April 16, 2010. Vice President for Colonization and Membership Dawn Farmer served as the installation officer, Amy Bovin served as advising person, and Zeta Upsilon served as advising chapter and performed Ritual and installation ceremony. Charter members include: Eriesha…
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Theta Pi Chapter re-installed at Bowie State University
Theta Pi Chapter re-installed at Bowie State University

The Theta Pi chapter (#208) was re-installed at Bowie State University on April 30, 2010. National Vice President of Colonization and Membership Dawn Farmer served as installation officer, Tau Beta Sigma Alumni Association Vice-Chair Tamara Henry served as advising person, and Beta Eta served as advising chapter and performed Ritual…
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Iota Rho Chapter installed at Spelman College
Iota Rho Chapter installed at Spelman College

The Iota Rho Chapter (#233) was installed at Spelman college on April 30, 2010. The Epsilon Theta Chapter at the Georgia Institute of Technology performed the Ritual and installation ceremony and Tau Beta Sigma Past National President Debbie Baker was the installing officer. Tau Beta Sigma member Meredith Brazell served…
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Beta Psi Chapter re-installed at South Dakota State University
Beta Psi Chapter re-installed at South Dakota State University

The Beta Psi Chapter (#71) was installed at South Dakota State University on May 16th, 2010. Midwest District Counselor Wendy McCann (Tau) served as the Installing Officer. Megan Pinke (Alpha Theta) and Adrienne Rall (Theta Mu) were the Colony Advisors. The Alpha Theta Chapter at North Dakota State University and…
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Iota Sigma Chapter installed at Huntingdon College
Iota Sigma Chapter installed at Huntingdon College

The Iota Sigma Chapter (#234) was installed at Huntingdon College on May 23, 2010. The Theta Lambda Chapter at Auburn University performed the Ritual and installation ceremony and Tau Beta Sigma past National President Debbie Baker was the installing officer. Tau Beta Sigma member Janeena Swanson served as the colony…
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2011
Beta Phi Chapter re-installed at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Beta Phi Chapter re-installed at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

The Beta Phi chapter (#69) was re-installed at Florida A&M University on February 12, 2011 at the SED District Leadership Conference. SED Counselors Renee Cartee and Crystal Wright served as the installing officers, with Crystal Wright also having served as the colony advising person. The Alpha Omega chapter from Florida…
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Iota Zeta Chapter re-installed at Savannah State University
Iota Zeta Chapter re-installed at Savannah State University

The Iota Zeta Chapter (#222) was re-installed at Savannah State University on May 14, 2011. The Epsilon Alpha Chapter from the University of South Carolina performed the Ritual and installation ceremony and Tau Beta Sigma member Cenobia Hilton was the installing officer and colony advisor. Charter members include: Marlee Archer,…
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34th National Convention held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Colorado Springs, CO
34th National Convention held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Colorado Springs, CO

The 34th Biennial Convention of Tau Beta Sigma was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Colorado Springs, CO. The following members were elected to the National Council and Board of Trustees and served until July 27, 2013: National President: Dr. Dawn Farmer (Omega) National Vice President for Colonization and…
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2012
Iota Tau Chapter installed at University of Texas at San Antonio
Iota Tau Chapter installed at University of Texas at San Antonio

The Iota Tau chapter (#235) was installed at University of Texas at San Antonio on February 18, 2012. Vice President for Colonization and Membership Nicole Burdick served as installing officer, Board of Trustees Vice-Chair Chris Gordon served as advising person, and Eta Epsilon served as advising chapter and performed Ritual…
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Death of TBS Founder Wava Banes Henry
Death of TBS Founder Wava Banes Henry

The National Leadership of Tau Beta Sigma is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our founder Wava Banes Turner Henry. Wava’s energy and love for the Sorority has inspired countless Sisters throughout the years, and as Sisters we will continue to enrich and improve music and band programs across…
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2013
35th National Convention held at the Marriott Hotel & Suites and the Mass Mutual Center in Springfield, MA
35th National Convention held at the Marriott Hotel & Suites and the Mass Mutual Center in Springfield, MA

The 35th Biennial Convention of Tau Beta Sigma was held at the Marriott Hotel and Suites in Springfield, MA. The following members were elected to the National Council and Board of Trustees and served until August 1, 2015: National President: Dr. Nicole (Burdick) Sanchez (Delta Eta) National Vice President for…
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Di Spiva named interim National Executive Director
Di Spiva named interim National Executive Director

National Account Di Spiva is named interm National Executive Director upon the Retirement of Alan Bonner. Bonner served as National Executive Direstor for 17 years. Spiva has been the National Accountant since 2001.

2014
Iota Upsilon Chapter installed at Saint Augustine’s University
Iota Upsilon Chapter installed at Saint Augustine’s University

The Iota Upsilon Chapter (#236) was installed at Saint Augustine’s University on March 21, 2014. The Theta Zeta Chapter at North Carolina A&T State University performed the Ritual and installation ceremony and National Vice President for Colonization and Membership Dr. Kathryn Kelly was the installing officer. Tau Beta Sigma member…
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Iota Phi Chapter installed at Elizabeth City State University
Iota Phi Chapter installed at Elizabeth City State University

The Iota Phi Chapter (#237) was installed at Elizabeth City State University on May 4, 2014. The Epsilon Lambda Chapter at North Carolina Central University performed the Ritual and installation ceremony and National Vice President for Colonization and Membership Dr. Kathryn Kelly was the installing officer. Tau Beta Sigma member…
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Steve Nelson named National Executive Director
Steve Nelson named National Executive Director

The National Councils of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma are thrilled to announce the selection of our new National Executive Director, Mr. Steve Nelson. Steve has a long history with our organizations, beginning with his initiation into the Alpha chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi in 1980. Since then,…
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2015
Iota Chi Chapter installed at University of South Florida
Iota Chi Chapter installed at University of South Florida

The Iota Chi Chapter (#238) was installed at the University of South Florida on March 31, 2015. The Zeta Psi Chapter at the University of Central Florida performed the Ritual and installation ceremony and National Vice President for Special Projects Jonathan Markowski was the installing officer. Tau Beta Sigma member…
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Iota Psi Chapter installed at Kennesaw State University
Iota Psi Chapter installed at Kennesaw State University

The Iota Psi Chapter (#239) was installed at Kennesaw State University on April 22, 2015. The Epsilon Theta Chapter at the Georgia Institute of Technology performed the Ritual and installation ceremony and was the advising chapter. Tau Beta Sigma National Vice President for Professional Relations Dr. Debra Traficante was the…
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Epsilon Psi Chapter re-installed at Prairie View A & M University
Epsilon Psi Chapter re-installed at Prairie View A & M University

The Epsilon Psi chapter (#143) at Prairie View A&M State University was re-installed on April 26, 2015. Tau Beta Sigma Southwest District Counselor Erika Pope served as installing officer, Donnelle’ Mitchell served as colony advisor and Alpha Omicron served as advising chapter. Charter members include: Bria C. Douglas, Ghandi Yolanda…
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Theta Sigma Chapter re-installed at Miles College
Theta Sigma Chapter re-installed at Miles College

The Theta Sigma Chapter (#210) was re-installed at Miles College on April 28th, 2015. Southeast District Counselor Crystal (Wright) Hunter served as the Colony Advisor and Installing Officer. The Theta Lambda Chapter at Auburn University was the Advising Chapter. Charter Members Include: Raketa Johnson, A’lexus Hill, Taylor Maddox, Whitney Brown,…
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36th National Convention held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Lexington, KY

The 36th Biennial Convention of Tau Beta Sigma was held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Lexington, KY. The following members were elected to the National Council and Board of Trustees and served until July 22, 2017: National President: Dr. Kathryn Kelly (Eta Delta) National Vice President for Colonization and…
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2017
Eta Psi Chapter re-installed at Virginia Union University
Eta Psi Chapter re-installed at Virginia Union University

The Eta Psi chapter (#191) was re-installed at Virginia Union University on April 29, 2017. National President Kathryn Kelly served as installation officer, Kianna Marzett served as advising person, and Iota Kappa served as advising chapter and performed the Ritual and installation ceremony. Charter members include: Zsakee Crocker, Mia Granderson,…
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37th National Convention held at the Buena Vista Palace Hotel in Orlando, FL
37th National Convention held at the Buena Vista Palace Hotel in Orlando, FL

The 37th Biennial Convention of Tau Beta Sigma was held at the Buena Vista Palace Hotel in Orlando, FL. The following members were elected to the National Council and Board of Trustees and served until July 19, 2019: National President: Jonathan Markowski (Delta Delta) National Vice President for Colonization and…
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2018
Beta Phi Chapter re-installed at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Beta Phi Chapter re-installed at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

The Beta Phi chapter (#69) was re-installed at Florida A&M University on April 29, 2018. National Vice President for Special Projects Erika Pope served as the installing officer, Allison Reagan served as the colony advising person, and the Alpha Omega chapter from Florida State University served as the advising chapter…
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2019
Theta Alpha Chapter re-installed at Fayetteville State University
Theta Alpha Chapter re-installed at Fayetteville State University

The Theta Alpha chapter (#193) was re-installed at Fayetteville State University on May 5, 2019. National Vice President for Special Projects Erika Pope served as the installing officer, Chapter Visitation Assistant Amber Scott served as the colony advising person, and the Theta Zeta chapter from North Carolina A&T State University…
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38th National Convention held at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK
38th National Convention held at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK

The 38th Biennial Convention of Tau Beta Sigma was held at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK. The following members were elected to the National Council and Board of Trustees and served until July 16, 20121: National President: Adrienne Rall (Theta Mu) National Vice President for Colonization and Membership: Erika…
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