4GR8RKnowledge
By Tau Beta Sigma, National Honorary Band Sorority
4GR8RKnowledgeNov 08, 2021
Capital Development & Giving Tuesday
On this episode of the 4GR8RKnowledge Podcast, we hear from Trustees and Capital Development Program Co-Chairpersons Jason Dornbush and Rosalyn McDonald. We learn more about capital development, ways to give to Tau Beta Sigma, and get excited for Giving Tuesday 2021 celebrated on 11/30/21 this year! Enjoy the episode!
Dr. LaToya Webb
On this episode of the 4GR8RKnowledge Podcast, we get to know Dr. LaToya A. Webb the 2021-2023 National Vice President for Professional Relations - her educational and professional background, plans for the 2023 National Intercollegiate Band, and her philosophy on building community in music and representing our best selves. Enjoy!
Graphic Design with Robert Bratcher
On this episode we dive into the world of our National Publications Manager and Multimedia Designer, Robert Bratcher, from his background and beginnings in graphic design to the work for the 75th Anniversary Celebrations.
Transcript of the episode available here: Robert Bratcher
Episode Contents
- Episode Introduction (00:00)
- Welcome and Introductions (01:28)
- Background and Interest in Graphic Design (1:48)
- Graphic Design Processes (09:47)
- The 75th Anniversary Design Work (20:52)
- Design Philosophy/Connection to Service (36:15)
- Pressing Questions (40:37)
- Interview Closing (51:51)
Celebrating Our 75th Anniversary
The National Leadership and 75th Anniversary Celebration Committee Leads to look back on their experiences setting the vision for the celebration, building the Committee teams, and seeing their work come to fruition with an in-person celebration in July 2021. National President Erika Pope joins the episode as a special co-host to share her key takeaways on the discussion.
Transcript of the episode available here: Celebrating Our 75th Anniversary
Episode Contents
- Episode Introduction (00:00:00)
- Interview Welcome and Introductions (00:01:56)
- Vision of the Celebration (00:04:53)
- Building the Committee (00:09:08)
- A Year-Long Celebration (00:15:02)
- Mid-Episode Break (00:30:10)
- The 75th Anniversary Celebration (00:31:36)
- History Displays (00:45:14)
- Reflections (1:00:18)
- Interview Closing (01:17:00)
- Closing Discussion (01:17:37)
Season 2 Trailer
Welcome to Season 2 of the 4GR8RKnowledge Podcast! Join host Allison Leemann as she talks about changes to the podcast for this biennium and launches Season 2!
Transcript of the episode is available here: Season 2 Trailer
Season 1 Episode 30
Welcome to a very special episode 30, where we live record the President Ring Ceremony at the 2021 National Convention, honoring 2019-2021 National President Adrienne Rall.
Season 1 Episode 29
Welcome to July, Episode 29, and the last episode of the biennium! In this episode, you’ll be provided tips regarding our upcoming National Convention, and you’ll hear from Trustee Kris and President elect Erika! Enjoy!
Season 1 Episode 28
Welcome to Summer, and Episode 28! In this episode, you’ll hear important deadlines and updates as we near the upcoming 2021 National Convention in Michigan, and you’ll receive wise words from Board of Trustees candidates Jason Dornbush and Jonathan Markowski. Thank you for listening!
Season 1 Episode 27
Welcome to Episode 26! In this episode, you’ll hear some tips for upcoming deadlines, updates on our Virtual Ritual Experiences, and you’ll hear from National VPCR and VPSP candidates. Happy May!
Season 1 Episode 25
Welcome to April, and Episode 25! In this episode, you’ll hear the number of new Life Members from our Founders’ Day sale, directions on submissions for three amazing new initiatives, you’ll hear about our newly updated CHOPs manual, and Tatem. Enjoy!
Season 1 Episode 24
Welcome to March, and Episode 24! In this episode, we will discuss the upcoming 13 day of TBS activities, the tentative schedule of events for our 75th Anniversary on March 26, you will be motivated to attend your respective District Convention, you’ll hear from Southwest District President and rockstar Tyler Her, and and you’ll hear a conversation between Leslie and NVPCM Erika Pope regarding the Tau Beta Sigma Virtual Ritual Experience. Please share this podcast with a friend!
Season 1 Episode 23
Welcome to February, and Episode 23! In this episode, you’ll hear the updated Spring 2021 Pivot! Guidelines, information on upcoming Focus on 5 Stripes, and our guest will be Kappa Kappa Psi Presents Host Bang Co! Please share this episode with a friend!
Season 1 Episode 22
Happy New Year, and welcome to Episode 22! In this episode, we’ll be discussing Sorority updates on our Pivot! guidelines, talk about the new Overture workbook, give a thank you and total donation amount for Giving Tuesday 2020, and you’ll hear from the 1993-1995 National Council! A big thank you to Jean Newman, Gretchen Buchen, Debbie Baker, Debbie Kaplan, and Karon Miller Hammond for their help, and we hope you enjoy this episode!
Season 1 Episode 21
Welcome to December, and Episode 21! This episode discusses important upcoming deadlines, Pivot! Protocol reminders, announcing the new Overture Educator’s Manual and workbook, a conversation with Christopher Lukasik regarding our Scholarships, and you’ll also hear from Active members Madison and Laine.
Season 1 Episode 20
Welcome to Episode 20! In this episode, you’ll hear important tips regarding your upcoming Fall Activity Report submission, hear recognition of each chapter who earned the Red Stripe, a gentle reminder regarding Pivot! Protocols and in person events, receive encouragement to sign up for a Virtual Ritual Experience, and you’ll hear from District Presidents Shruthi and Nasya. Enjoy!
Season 1 Episode 19
Welcome to Fall, and Episode 19! In this episode, you’ll hear from Siobhan regarding the For Greater Practice Initiative, and you’ll hear from District Officers Emily Insalaco and Abby Rogish. Enjoy!
Season 1 Episode 18
Welcome to September and Episode 18! This episode includes information about important upcoming deadlines, new initiatives for the Fall, and you’ll get to hear from Active membres Melissa Erlich from the Alpha Upsilon chapter, and Matthew Harris from the Gamma Omicron chapter. Also, happy year anniversary of the Podcast to us! :)
Season 1 Episode 17
Welcome to August, and Episode 17! You’ll hear important updates, and also from our scholarship recipients Kaity, Mary, Elisha, and Tyler. Enjoy!
Season 1 Episode 16
Hello! Welcome to Episode 16, where we congratulate the graduates of 2020, give credit to the 2019-2020 Focus on 5 campaign accomplishments, and have a thoughtful conversation with Past National President Dr. Kathryn Kelly. Enjoy!
Season 1 Episode 15
Welcome to Episode 15! This podcast will feature Allison Leemann from our health and safety team, and also Active members Kristen Brian from the Zeta Gamma chapter, and Destinee Leger, from the Eta Pi chapter. Enjoy!
Season 1 Episode 14
Welcome! In this episode we’ll hear a full obituary of Janet West Miller, be aware of upcoming deadlines for the Initiate Dues, remaining Stripes for the Focus on 5 Campaign, and Chapter Summary Report. You’ll also hear from Active members Wendy, Lauren, and Micah. Enjoy!
Season 1 Episode 13
Welcome to Episode 13! In this episode, we discuss how our District Conventions and D.C. al Coda went, the Focus on 5 2.0 requirements, how to submit your Initiate Registrations electronically, the upcoming deadlines for Podium submissions and Scholarship Applications, and memorialize two of our Past National Presidents who have recently joined the Sorority in the sky, and you’ll hear from Active members Brendan, Nwachukwu, and Kayla.
Season 1 Episode 12
Welcome to Episode 12! This is the same content as the episode released last week, but without that weird clicking sound. Enjoy, and our apologies!
Season 1 Episode 11
Welcome to Episode 11! Listen in on the latest updates on our upcoming virtual conventions, Focus on 5 updates, the 13 Days of TBS, and learn how to be on the next episode. Happy listening!
Season 1 Episode 10
Welcome! In this episode you’ll get important updates regarding the Focus on 5 Campaign, Overture, the Membership Candidate Report, and you’ll hear from our District Presidents as they each tell YOU why you should come to their convention.
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