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The collegiate newsletter of 3 Volume XXIX Number 1 September/October 2012 Looking Forward by Mark Wilson, Delta Eta (Youngstown State) ’03, Director of Communications This issue is mostly about this past sum- mer’s Convention. For those of you who made it, I hope it renewed your passion for music, Sinfonia, and your chapter’s endeavors. And for everyone else, there’s lots to look for- ward to this triennium. There are new national officers – including some familiar faces – who have big plans for Sinfonia over the next three years. We have a new Man of Music (Carlisle Floyd) and National Honoraries (Floyd again, and David Holsinger), the latter of whom will be conducting the 2015 Sinfonia Winds. Brother Holsinger will also be writing a commissioned work to be pre- miered at the 2015 Convention, which is helping to kick off a regular program of commissioned works that will debut at each Convention. Speaking of compositions, we announced a tri- ennial composition contest. The winner will receive $5,000, and all brothers are welcome to participate. While we’re not quite ready to unveil details about this program yet, information and details will be available in the coming months. We’re building a new retreat facility at Lyrecrest, and have already begun the effort of rais- ing the necessary funds for this momentous endeav- or at the national headquarters. The Sinfonia Strings were a success, paving the way for bigger and better string ensembles at future Conventions. This was in addition to the most musical Convention ever, with four major ensem- bles, fanfares, a barbershop breakout session, inci- dental performers, and a small ensemble competi- tion. Our commitment to music has never been stronger or more evident. We announced a partnership with the National Association for Music Education (NAfME, formerly MENC) that will result in Phi Mu Alpha lending its voice to a music advocacy roundtable. This will help to shape music education in the country. We unveiled challenge coins that will be made available to Sinfonian military veterans who have served our country. The SEF also announced a new scholarship available to collegians (see page 3). I am probably forgetting quite a few things. But you get the idea. The landscape of Sinfonia is changing. We have more programs available to brothers, more scholarships and opportunities, and our ties to American music haven’t been this strong in decades. So as you dive into this semester, we’re jumping right in as well. Stay tuned and read on, and let’s make this a great semester, a great year, a great triennium, and a great brotherhood. Convention Trivia: At 803 paid registrants, the 2012 National Convention was the largest event in the Fraternity’s history! 11 AMERICAN MUSIC CHALLENGE AMERICAN MUSIC CHALLENGE 4

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The collegiate newsletter of3Volume XXIX Number 1 September/October 2012

Looking Forwardby Mark Wilson, Delta Eta (Youngstown State)’03, Director of Communications

This issue is mostly about this past sum-mer’s Convention. For those of you whomade it, I hope it renewed your passion formusic, Sinfonia, and your chapter’s endeavors.And for everyone else, there’s lots to look for-ward to this triennium.

There are new national officers – includingsome familiar faces – who have big plans forSinfonia over the next three years.

We have a new Man of Music (Carlisle Floyd)and National Honoraries (Floyd again, and DavidHolsinger), the latter of whom will be conductingthe 2015 Sinfonia Winds. Brother Holsinger willalso be writing a commissioned work to be pre-miered at the 2015 Convention, which is helping tokick off a regular program of commissioned worksthat will debut at each Convention.

Speaking of compositions, we announced a tri-ennial composition contest. The winner will receive$5,000, and all brothers are welcome to participate.While we’re not quite ready to unveil details aboutthis program yet, information and details will beavailable in the coming months.

We’re building a new retreat facility atLyrecrest, and have already begun the effort of rais-ing the necessary funds for this momentous endeav-or at the national headquarters.

The Sinfonia Strings were a success, paving theway for bigger and better string ensembles at future

Conventions. This was in addition to the mostmusical Convention ever, with four major ensem-bles, fanfares, a barbershop breakout session, inci-dental performers, and a small ensemble competi-tion. Our commitmentto music has never beenstronger or more evident.

We announced apartnership with theNational Association forMusic Education(NAfME, formerly MENC) that will result in PhiMu Alpha lending its voice to a music advocacyroundtable. This will help to shape music educationin the country.

We unveiled challenge coins that will be madeavailable to Sinfonian military veterans who haveserved our country. The SEF also announced a newscholarship available to collegians (see page 3).

I am probably forgetting quite a few things.But you get the idea. The landscape of Sinfonia ischanging. We have more programs available tobrothers, more scholarships and opportunities, andour ties to American music haven’t been this strongin decades. So as you dive into this semester, we’rejumping right in as well. Stay tuned and read on,and let’s make this a great semester, a great year, agreat triennium, and a great brotherhood.

Convention Trivia:At 803 paid registrants, the2012 National Conventionwas the largest event in the

Fraternity’s history!

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Brothers,It is indeed a

great honor andprivilege to serve asyour NationalCollegiateRepresentative forthe next triennium.I don’t take the tasklightly and willattempt to make

each collegiate brother proud. For thosebrothers who don’t know me, I hail fromthe Rho Mu chapter located on the beau-tiful campus of Norfolk State University.During my undergraduate years I servedas the chapter’s first President. It was anamazing experience to witness the colonytransition into a chapter. During mytenure at NSU I also served as FraternityEducation Officer and Alumni RelationsOfficer. I also had the privilege to servemy province as Collegiate ProvinceRepresentative for two terms. As I ledmy peers I often focused on encouragingother brothers to experience Sinfonia andits ability to win the world to harmony.

I’m sure Orlando is still buzzing fromthe impact we made on that city throughour musical endeavors and brotherhood.

After all, this was the largest NationalConvention we have ever had! I want tothank each and every brother who madethe sacrifice to attend and assist in thishuge feat.

I have some exciting things plannedover the next three years and I hope youshare in my enthusiasm. Brothers, it istime to leave our comfort zones. Overthe course of this term I’m going to chal-lenge collegiate brothers across the coun-try to open up to new ideas, meet newbrothers, and see Sinfonia in a differentway. Although Sinfonia has always beengreat, I believe we can build on that lega-cy and take our Order to new heights!Together we can achieve so much! I lookforward to meeting as many brothers aspossible and share my enthusiasm forSinfonia. Have a great semester brothers!

In the Spirit of Sinfonia,Erick Jamar ReidRho Mu (Norfolk State) ’08National Collegiate Representative

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From the NationalCollegiate Representative

Operational UpdatesChapters: 237Colonies: 11Florida Theta (Rollins College)Xi Sigma (Bethel College)Rho Omega (Virginia Commonwealth)Virginia Epsilon (Virginia State University)Iota Phi (University of New Mexico)Eta Phi (University of Southern Mississippi)Pi Nu (Jackson State University)Delaware Beta (Delaware State University)Texas Eta (University of Mary Hardin-Baylor)Florida Iota (Edward Waters College)Texas Theta (Texas Southern University)

Alumni Associations: 17Collegiate members in Good Standing 5,706Collegiate members on Suspension 728Collegiate members (total) 6,434Percentage of total collegiate suspensions 11.3%Total amount of outstandingper capita tax owed to Sinfonia $98,922.00

Publication InformationThe Red & Black is published as an informational

newsletter for the Fraternity’s chapters, colonies, facultyadvisors, governors, committeemen, and national officers.

The Red & Black is printed bimonthly, September toApril. Photographs and articles from your chapter arehighly encouraged for upcoming issues of The Red & Black.Please send the articles and photographs to [email protected].

Editor/Layout: Mark A. Wilson, Delta Eta ’03

Lyrecrest Staff:Chief Operating Jeremy M. Evans, Delta Nu ’98Officer [email protected] Ext. 108

Director of William C. Lambert, Iota Alpha ’05Programs [email protected] Ext. 102

Director of Mark A. Wilson, Delta Eta ’03Communications [email protected] Ext. 104

Retreat Coordinator Cameron C. Miller, Xi Mu ’08& Programs Associate [email protected] Ext. 103

Controller Mary J. [email protected] Ext. 105

Administrative Kimberly J. DailyCoordinator [email protected] Ext. 100

Administrative Elizabeth A. RaderAssisstant [email protected] Ext. 101

Shipping Clerk Jon W. [email protected] Ext. 106

Reid with President Mongiovi, Vice President Lichtenberg,and other attendees of the 2011 Leadership Institute

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Christopher Patterson Scholarship FundChristopher A. Patterson was an active member of the Kappa Sigma chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia when he was

called to active duty through the Indiana National Guard in fall 2011. He was deployed to Afghanistan with theValparaiso, Indiana-based 713th Engineering Company where he served until he died when a roadside bomb struck the

vehicle he was riding in on January 6th, 2012.

Music played an important role in Chris’s life. In the time that he was an active member of this Fraternity, he consistentlyused the power of music to enrich the lives of all he encountered. He loved to sing, and participated in the top universitychoir as well as an all-male a cappella group while in school. He inspired those around him to reach the highest levels pos-

sible in their daily lives, whether in music or life in general.

Before he was deployed, Chris was interested in honoring those Sinfonians who were also veterans of the armed forces. Hebegan work on a challenge coin, a common symbol given to signify membership in a group. He so loved both his musicand service to his country that he desired a way to link those who were members of both our brotherhood of music andthe military. After his death, his parents completed the coin and presented the first Phi Mu Alpha challenge coins to the

veterans in attendance at the 2012 National Convention.

Inspired by this presentation of the challenge coins and the overwhelming impact Chris had on his fellow brothers and somany individuals throughout his short time with us, the Sinfonia Educational Foundation announced that it will offer anadditional one-time scholarship in his honor. Additionally, the Board of Trustees has created the Christopher A. Patterson

Scholarship Fund in order to endow and make permanent this new scholarship to continually impact the lives ofSinfonians in honor of a man who inspired us.

For decades, the Sinfonia Educational Foundation has awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships each year to deservingcollegiate Sinfonians. Stay tuned for more information on this and the other scholarships available to our members.Over $12,000 in support will be available. Applications will be available later this fall and are due February 1, 2013.

Don’t miss your chance!

Visit www.youtube.com/sinfonianhq to view themoving presentation of Sinfonian Challenge

Coins, which were created in Chris’s honor, atthe 2012 National Convention.

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Phi Mu Alpha has renewed the American Music Challenge tothe Fraternity’s collegiate chapters. This contest, which

awards cash prizes totaling $1,800, seeks to encourage enthusi-astic pursuit of the Fraternity’s commitment to advancing music

in America. We are pleased to announce that the three chap-ters that perform the most American music in the 2012-2013

school year will once again receive cash prizes in the amountsof $800, $600, and $400.

Head to www.sinfonia.org/amc for more info!

The American Music Challenge - Building a Tradition

At the 2012 National Convention, three schools were awarded prizes for performing the most American music in the2011/2012 school year. Join us in congratulating them!

1st PlaceBeta Mu (Central Methodist University)

2nd PlacePi Chi (Texas A&M University-Kingsville)

3rd PlaceTau (Kansas State)

Entering their second term as President and Vice-President of the Fraternity, respectively, John A.Mongiovi, Upsilon Psi (South Florida) ’94, and Mark R.Lichtenberg, Delta Nu (Bradley) ’93, were reelected intheir positions.

The Province Governors’ Council reelected JohnIsrael, Pi Zeta (Lindenwood) ’01, to serve as their chair-man for the next three years. And the CollegiateProvince Representatives elected Ian Shoulders, KappaZeta (West Virginia Wesleyan) ’07, as their chairman.

Our new National Collegiate Representative is ErickReid, Rho Mu (Norfolk State) ’08. And one of the twoCommitteeman-at-Large positions was voted upon, uponthe departure from the National Executive Committee of

Walter C. Riley, Zeta Iota (Howard) ’98. Our newCommitteeman-at-Large is Joe Ritchie, Zeta Tau(Indiana Uni. of Pennsylvania) ’87, who is the immediatepast Province Governor of Province 13.

The other Committeeman-at-Large, K. DeanShatley II, Rho Tau (Appalachian State) ’93, is serving a6-year term that ends in 2015, so his position was notvoted upon at this Convention.

The National Executive Committee acts as the guid-ing leadership for the Fraternity, and helps to steer thedirection of our Fraternity and the national office. Wewish these men every success as they enter the new trien-nium, as Sinfonia continues to grow ever stronger.

At the 2012 National Convention, officer elections were held and our new national officers were installed.

NATIONAL OFFICERS ELECTED

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The Province Merit Award is the highest award a chapter can receive. It is presented every three years at theNational Convention, and recognizes the superior accomplishment of one chapter within each province. The awardis given to the chapter that has received the most citations during the course of the triennium, with a minimum of15 citations needed in order to be eligible.

CHARLES E. LUTTON PROVINCE MERIT AWARDS

Twenty-four chapters have been recognized for their recruitment efforts for the 2011-2012 school year.The Director’s Award is given to those schools that finished in the top twenty in recruiting. The

President’s Award is given to those who finished in the top five. Recipients of the President’s award alsoreceive the Director’s Award. Join us in congratulating all of the recipients!

President’s AwardsIota Chapter (Northwestern University)Gamma Delta (Murray State University)

Gamma Theta (University of North Texas)Mu Eta (University of Central Florida)

Omicron Delta (Alabama A & M University)

Director’s AwardsZeta Chapter (University of Missouri)Beta Nu (University of Northern Iowa)

Gamma Alpha (James Madison University)Gamma Phi (Texas State University-San Marcos)Delta Omega (Southeastern Louisiana University)

Epsilon Nu (Jacksonville State University)Eta Omega (University of Florida)

Theta Pi (Morehead State University)Iota Pi (West Texas A&M University)Iota Tau (Old Dominion University)

Kappa Chi (Del Mar College)Nu Omicron (Illinois State University)

Omicron Rho (Belmont University)Rho Tau (Appalachian State University)Upsilon Phi (Truman State University)

Xi Beta (Benedict College)Xi Nu (Stetson University)

Omicron Theta (New Jersey City University)Sigma Epsilon (Indiana University-Purdue University-

Fort Wayne)

Recruitment Awards Given to Twenty-four Chapters Nationwide

Province 3: Eta-Omicron (Cincinnati)Province 4: Kappa Iota (Central Arkansas)

Province 6: Upsilon (Nebraska)Province 8: Tau Phi (Southwestern Oklahoma State)

Province 13: Xi Nu (Stetson)Province 19: Iota Rho (Missouri State)Province 20: Zeta Psi (East Carolina)

Province 21: Iota Kappa (Lebanon Valley College)Province 25: Theta Pi (Morehead State)

Province 27: Xi Mu (Delaware)Province 28: Kappa Sigma (Valparaiso)

Province 29: Eta Nu (St. Mary’s Univ. of Minnesota)Province 33: Epsilon Lambda (Georgia)

Province 40: Zeta Mu (Sam Houston State)

2009-2012 Recipients

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Florida Theta Colony Rollins College • Winter Park, Florida

Members of the Florida Theta Colony celebratedSt. Patrick’s Day with the residents of the Winter ParkTowers Retirement Community on March 17th,2012. The colony members kicked off their first MillsMusic Mission with a few group numbers and contin-ued to entertain the community members with solosand mingling. The experience benefitted both colonymembers and community residents as they shared sto-

ries, created bonds and learned from one another. Theevening ended with many laughs, handshakes andbanter and as time for departure arrived, the residentsasked that the colony members return soon for anoth-er fun filled night. This request was met with excite-ment from the colony members who promised thatthey would return soon and would like to make this afrequent event each semester.

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Eta Phi Colony University of Southern Mississippi • Hattiesburg, Miss.

On April 28th, 2012, the era of Thomas V.Fraschillo, Eta Phi (Southern Mississippi) ’65, at theUniversity of Southern Mississippi came to a close.Dr. Fraschillo has been the Director of Bands atSouthern Miss. for 28 years (since 1984), but histeaching career spans 43 years and every level of edu-cation. This past April, he gave his final concert asDirector of Bands, and this concert consisted of hisfavorite pieces of music for wind ensemble.

Dr. Fraschillo is one of the most sought-after cli-nicians both nationally and internationally. He regu-larly conducts honor and all state bands across thenation, while also conducting honor ensembles inAustralia, Italy, and Singapore, among others.

Dr. Fraschillo received his B.M.Ed and his

M.M.Ed from Southern Mississippi and his D.M.Afrom the University of South Carolina. When we firsttold him that we were reactivating Phi Mu Alpha, hisface instantly lit up and he was extremely excitedabout our colony.

The Southern Miss. School of Music will be for-ever indebted to Dr. Fraschillo for everything he hasdone for us. The Eta Phi colony has created theThomas V. Fraschillo Outstanding Music Award, andits purpose is to honor the most outstanding musicianat Southern Miss. for that year, whether they are stu-dents, faculty or alumni. Dr. Fraschillo will be thefirst recipient of this award.

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Theta Pi Chapter Morehead State University • Morehead, Kentucky

Kappa Xi Chapter Northern Arizona University • Flagstaff, Arizona

This past year we had the privilege to initiate 18new brothers into our chapter. The highlight of this yearfor the chapter was that we raised funds to bring in anAmerican Composer to be featured at our ContemporaryMusic Festival for 2013. That composer we have con-tacted for this event is National Honorary Sinfonian, Dr.

Frank Ticheli. He will be in residence with us atMorehead State April 15-18, 2013. Theta Pi will beworking very diligently to bring a lot of attention to thisevent, as we feel it is a necessity to have exposure to suchtalented composers of our time.

Last semester, the Zeta Class ofProbationary Members of Kappa Xi organized aPM recital. PM recitals typically feature the tal-ents of the PM class, but this semester, the PMsdecided to open it up to any brother whowished to perform. This allowed for the recitalto showcase an even wider variety of music thanin previous years.

The recital featured works for a variety ofinstruments, including: trumpet duets, saxo-phone and percussion duet, solo marimbamusic, electric bass duet, and a jazz trio.Featured music included works written by well

known American composers, and some originalcompositions by both PMs and brothers. Whilethe atmosphere of the concert was rather infor-mal, the playing was not. All brothers and PMswho performed did an exceptional job.

The PMs were solely responsible for organ-izing the recital. Some of their duties includedadvertising, making programs, coordinatingwith numerous brothers, and booking rooms.In years past, these recitals have been attendedmainly by brothers, but this year saw a fairturnout, and music was enjoyed by all whoattended.

Rho Lambda Chapter University of Missouri • St. Louis, Missouri

In March, the Rho Lambda Chapter visitedthe Ranken Jordan Children’s Hospital for theirMill’s Music Mission. The children, the staff, andthe men of Rho Lambda all had a fun time sharingmusic. Along with singing songs, some of thebrothers brought their instruments to play for thechildren. We had a trumpet solo, trombone duets,

and guitar songs. This semester we also held ourAmerican Music Recital. Filled with singing, gui-tar songs, brass quintet music, solo piano works,and a small set from the chapter’s rock band“Fellowship of Kindred Souls,” the men of thechapter once again had a lot of fun sharing musicwith friends and family.

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Beta Iota Chapter Albion College • Albion, Michigan

Beta Iota had the immense privilege of sending fivebrothers to National Convention this summer. Brotherswere able to participate in multiple ensembles--includingthe Men of Song Chorus and the 1898 Jazz Orchestra.The experience helped to renew fraternal spirit of, enhancethe bond of brotherhood amongst, and enrich the lives of

each brother who was able to attend; our brothers look for-ward to the next National Convention and the drive forexcellence it is sure to provide our chapter.

Kappa Sigma Chapter Valparaiso University • Valparaiso, Indiana

Several recent events had an impact on our chapter. Thefirst was the return to the Valparaiso University Songfest compe-tition. After quite a few years of not competing, our Chapterdecided to return to the music competition. We ended up win-ning “Most Musical,” showing that Phi Mu Alpha was back andready to compete in coming years.

We also helped initiate the Kappa Sigma Chapter at IndianaUniversity-Purdue University-Fort Wayne. Our chapter, alongwith the rest of Province 28, helped set up and perform theRitual. It was an experience that I don’t think anybody will everforget.

We also held an end of the year Coffee House fundraiser.

The chapter hosted a Coffee House during finals week for stu-dents to take a break from studying and come listen to some livemusic, spoken word, comedy sketches, and look at art. We alsohad a bake sale with all the proceeds going to Mr. Holland’sOpus. It was a very fun night!

The last event that was really special for some members ofour chapter was the Valparaiso University Chorale’s recent trip toGermany. Eight brothers traveled to Germany and performed inconcerts around the country. One of the highlights of the tripwas singing a Bach Cantata in J.S. Bach’s home church inLeipzig, Germany.

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Gamma Rho Chapter Northwestern State University • Natchitoches, Louisiana

This past year, the organization initiated a total of sixteennew Sinfonians, planned and performed two musicales (oneAmerican and one Disney-themed), and serenaded several ladies,even an elderly woman for her 100th birthday. Throughout theyear the chapter has truly grown not only physically but also spiritually. When we gain new members, they are not only new members of Sinfonia, but also brothers bound by love and friendship.

We have also continued to advance music in America in several ways. By putting on two musicales, the brothers of theorganization were able to showcase their talents to anyone that would come to listen. Thankfully, both of the concerts hadgreat turnouts.

The fraternity also took part in two Mills Music Missions.There is nothing more powerful than seeing an elderly personbreak down in tears of joy or a child’s face light up at the soundof music. The music touches them in a way nothing else can.Events like these show that what the Fraternity does makes a difference to those whom experience it.

The chapter will continue to advance music in America, create new brothers and bonds, and strive to become better inevery way.

Has your chapter done something interesting orexciting? Let us know at [email protected]

Nu Psi Chapter Shenandoah University • Winchester, Virginia

With the initiation of spring 2012’s Gamma Zeta pledgeclass, The Nu Psi chapter of Shenandoah University will have33 collegiate Sinfonians this fall. During the past year, Nu Psihas taken part in four Mills Music Missions and six Musicales,including our annual inter-fraternal winter musicale. We arecurrently in the process of planning a Welcome Back musicalefor our upcoming freshmen and returning upperclassmen.

During Shenandoah Community Partnership Day, we alsovolunteered at our local Boys and Girls Club where we sharedwith them the joy and happiness of music.

In July, four brothers from our chapter attended National

Convention in Orlando, Florida where three brothers compet-ed in the first ever small ensemble competition and took 2ndplace, winning $750!

In February, we lost a fellow brother, Ira Lindberg-Harris,’08. It was a very hard time for not only Nu Psi and theShenandoah Community, but for Province 27 and the sur-rounding areas. The result of Ira’s death taught our chapter thetrue meaning of brotherhood. Overall, the past year has beenan exalted experience that has brought our chapter closer inbrotherhood.

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The new National Constitution and Bylaws wereadopted. These new governing documents elimi-nate a host of redundancies between the now out-dated Constitution and General Regulations forCollegiate Chapters, and also streamline andupdate language. The new National Constitutioncontains the most important legal and organiza-tional information about the Fraternity, and thefour sections (or titles) of the bylaws relate specifi-cally to issues which affect the following areas: thenational fraternity, the province, the chapter, andthe alumni association.

Updates were made to the way in which the NationalConstitution can be updated. Because theConstitution contains only that information whichthe Fraternity likely wouldn’t often update (legal andorganizational information), a three-fourths majorityis required for amendments to the Constitution, andit can only be amended by the National Assembly.

Members who have become eligible to transfer toalumni status either by paying eight semesters ofper capita tax, departing the sheltering institutionor leaving campus for a professional semester nolonger require the action or approval of their cur-rent chapter be transferred.

Chapters are no longer automatically placed onprobation for failure to file initiation reports ontime. Province Governors now have the right toplace those chapters on probation.

Convention Legislation Update

The time limit on disciplinary appeals was extend-ed from 90 days to 270 days for chapters andalumni associations, and 365 days for individuals.

Several changes were voted upon and passed by the National Assembly at the 2012 National Convention. Below is a summary of changes.

National Constitution

Constitution Updates

Alumni Status Transfer

Initiation Report Probation

Appeal Deadlines

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Cameron C. Miller, Xi Mu (Delware)’08, has been hired as Retreat Coordinatorand Programs Associate for the 2012-2013academic year. Cameron began work atLyrecrest on July 30, after volunteering atthe 2012 National Convention last July.

Miller attends school at the Universityof Delaware, where he studiesCommunication and Psychology. He

joined Phi Mu Alpha in November of 2008, where he hasserved as President of the Xi Mu chapter. During that time,Cameron successfully led the Xi Mu chapter in helping theFraternity’s National Staff facilitate, host, and execute the first-ever Fireside Conference. He also co-founded the SinfoniaConcert Band Festival at Xi Mu, which gathers local highschool and middle school bands to perform on campus.

Clinicians adjudicate each performance and meet with everygroup to improve their work afterwards.

“I first met Cameron at the Fireside Northeast Conferenceand I was extremely impressed by how organized and motivatedthe chapter was,” said Director of Programs Will Lambert.“Cameron worked very hard with the rest of the chapter tomake Fireside Northeast one of our most successful events. Iam extremely excited to be able to work with him again as theRetreat Coordinator and Programs Associate for the 2012 –2013 academic year. He’s got some big shoes to fill afterNathan Schulte wraps up his term, but I have no doubt thatCameron will quickly become a valuable member of theLyrecrest staff.”

Brother Miller may be reached at [email protected]. Thefall retreat schedule is already online and available to brothers.Act quickly to reserve your chapter’s retreat at Lyrecrest.

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Cameron Miller: 2012-2013 Retreat Coordinator & Programs Associate

Visit www.sinfonia.org/retreats and schedule your retreat with Cameron today!

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New PGs Appointed In Four Provinces

Following the 2012 National Convention, four new Province Governors have been appointed by President Mongiovi and ratified by the National Executive Committee.

Kyle Edward Koehs, Beta Iota (Albion) ’01, is the new ProvinceGovernor in Province 2 (Michigan & Northern Ohio). Kyle has beenactive as Deputy Province Governor of Province 2.

Benjamin Luttrull, Delta Lambda (Ball State) ’07, has beenappointed Province Governor for Province 5 (Southern Illinois,Southeastern Missouri, Southwestern Indiana). Ben has been active asa volunteer staff member for several national events, and is an activemember of Province 5.

J. Bryan Pittard, Mu Eta (Central Florida) ’95, has been appointedProvince Governor for Province 13 (Southern and Central Florida).Bryan is a recent recipient of one of the Fraternity’s Volunteer of theYear awards, and has been involved with the Fraternity in a number ofvolunteer roles.

Paden Town, Tau (Kansas State) ’05, has been appointed ProvinceGovernor for Province 7 (Kansas, Colorado). Paden has remainedactive in both his chapter and province since initiation, and has attend-ed several national events.

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