NED NEWS

Get pertinent info directly from the NED Council!

Joanna Ramirez Kaitlyn Riggio

President VPM
(she/her) (she/her)
Eta Delta Eta Gamma
Howard University Boston University
nedpres@tbsigma.org nedvpm@tbsigma.org

Tylar Nardei Lauren Taylor

VPSP Sec/Treas
(he/him)
A LOOK AT THIS(she/her)
ISSUE:
Delta Omicron Beta Eta
OPEN HOUSE IDEAS - 3
Pennsylvania Western University at Clarion University of Maryland
NEW ADS - 3
nedvpsp@tbsigma.org nedsectreas@tbsigma.org
 COUNSELORS

Dr. Bridgette Crawford Bell

(she/her)
—-Bridgette.bell@tbsigma.org
—-Current location: Baltimore metro

Dr. Ted McCadden

{he/him)
—-tedmccadden@tbsigma.org
—-Current location; Baltimore metro

Kat Howell MA, MBA

(she/her)
—-kat@tbsigma.org
—-Current location: Boston metro

nedcounselor@tbsigma.org
*Use this email to access all of the current
Counselors at one address.*
 CHAPTER VISITATION ASSISTANTS

Brian Main Christopher Lukasik Emily Donovan Indya Hairston

(he/him) (he/him) (she/her) (she/her)
brian@tbsigma.org christopher@tbsigma.org emily@tbsigma.org indyahairston@tbsigma.org

Monika Monk Olivia DeFilippo Zara Simpson

(she/her) (she/her) (she/her)
mmonk@tbsigma.org olivia@tbsigma.org zsimpson@tbsigma.org
 UPCOMING EVENTS
Have you ever wondered what the Northeast District

INTEREST Council does day to day, week to week? Do you feel

Jan. 29 inspired to support the District as a whole and give back

SESSION to its Chapters? Come learn more about running for
District Council via Zoom at 8pm!

Prior to NED Convention, Chapters must submit their

DELEGATE & delegate and proxy forms. This lets the NED Council know

March 1 which of your Chapter members will be represent your

PROXY FORMS Chapter at Convention and which other Chapter will
represent you if none of your members attend.

DISTRICT Anyone running for 2023-2024 District Office is

expected to create and submit a "packet" electronically
OFFICER March 1 prior to convention. These materials include a resume(s),

PACKETS plans for office, and letters of recommendation.

Northeast District Convention is the annual business

meeting of the Northeast District and the best
NED Mar. 17-18 opportunity to socialize with Sisters and Brothers from
across the District and meet some of your National
CONVENTION College Park, MD Leadership representatives. Make travel and fundraising
plans NOW to attend in March 2023!

Every two years, the joint organizations of Tau Beta Sigma

& Kappa Kappa Psi hold National Convention. This multi-
NATIONAL July 11-14 day event conducts National business for the

CONVENTION Orlando, FL
organizations and allows you to meet Sisters and Brothers
from across the country. Make travel and fundraising
plans NOW to attend in July 2023!
 UPCOMING DEADLINES
Tau Beta Sigma offers several award

MISC. opportunities to its Chapters, Members, and

MAR. 1 affiliated individuals. Review the award criteria

AWARDS at tbsigma.org/awards and apply online by
the deadline for consideration.

Tau Beta Sigma offers several scholarship

MISC. opportunities to its members. Review the

May 1 scholarship criteria at

SCHOLARSHIPS tbsigma.org/scholarships and apply online by
the deadline for consideration.

The Chapter Summary Report details the

CHAPTER SUMMARY Chapter's activities and accomplishments

AND Jun. 1 throughout the spring semester. Both it and

the Graduating Seniors Report must be
GRADUATING SENIORS submitted via the Online Membership &
Reporting System (OMRS) by June 1.

Many Chapters elect new officers in the spring

semester. Plan to fill out the Chapter Officer
CHAPTER TBD Form in the Online Membership & Reporting

OFFICER FORM *Chapter Dependent

System (OMRS) within 30 days after elections
occur. Contact the NED President with any
paperwork questions/concerns.

At ANY point in the year that you initiate new Active Members and/or
Honorary Members, their subsequent paperwork and monies are due to be at

ONGOING DEADLINES NHQ within 30 days of their Third Degree. Complete the Initiate Registration
Form and Honroary Membership Form in the OMRS, and submit your monies
as described above.
 COUNSELORS' AWARD
WHAT IS IT?
The Counselors' Award of the Northeast District of Tau Beta Sigma
recognizes a Chapter who exemplified the mission of Tau Beta Sigma
and surpassed their own measure of success throughout the year. It is
a high honor bestowed to one Chapter each year on the District level,
and finalist eligibility tracks the Chapter's behaviors throughout the
academic year in addition to their Finalist Presentation. If you have
any questions about the Counselors' Award, please reach out to
nedcounselor@tbsigma.org!

CRITERIA
On-time submission of all Chapter Documents (Constitution,
Budget, and MEP) to the District Council
On-time submission of all National Paperwork and fees throughout
the year*
Completion of the Focus on Five Red Stripe by the deadline
Successful completion (or in-progress if in spring semester) of the
Membership Education Process and a new membership class for
the Chapter
Chapter is representing themselves at NED Convention 2023

*Chapters who meet the "Early Bird" deadlines for National paperwork
will be given special consideration.

EVERY Chapter is eligible at the start of the academic year! Remain

eligible by fulfilling the criteria listed above. For Greater Bands!