Module 1

Question 1

What is the full name of the sorority>

Answer 1

Tau Beta Sigma, National Honorary Band Sorority

Question 2

What date was TBS founded?

Answer 2

March 26, 1946

Question 3

Who were the founders of TBS?

Answer 3

Wava Banes Henry
Emily SoRelle
Ruth LaNell Williams

Question 4

TBS Flag

Answer 4

(Insert flag)

Question 5

TBS Official Colors

Answer 5

White and Blue

Question 6

TBS Official Flower

Answer 6

The “American Beauty” Red Rose, long-stemmed

Question 7

TBS Official Motto

Answer 7

Tau Beta Sigma for Greater Bands

Question 8

What is the official cheer of TBS?

Answer 8

T-A-U B-E-T-A S-I-G-M-A Tau Beta Sigma
Special emphasis should be placed on the “U” in Tau, the “A” in Beta, and the “G-M-A” in Sigma. Both syllables in “Sigma” should be emphasized as well (Sig-ma)

Question 9

Greek Alphabet

Answer 9

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Question 10

What is the TBS mission statement?

Answer 10

We provide exceptional service to collegiate bands
and promote equality and diversity, including
empowering women in the band profession.
We cultivate leadership, educational achievement,
music appreciation and community development.

Question 11

The Eight Essentials Factors

Answer 11

1. Physical and mental qualities of an attractive nature;
2. Demonstrated loyalty and dependability to those persons and institutions deserving of it;
3. A truthfulness and honesty which instills a sense of trust in others;
4. A cheerfulness at all times and under all circumstances, even in the face of great trial;
5. A mutual interest in the Art of Music in its performance and in the
   aesthetic qualities it can project to others;
6. Generosity of mind, heart, and hand;
7. Tolerance, tempered with kindness and a consideration for the needs of others;
8. Fortitude and courage to see an ideal, to seize upon it, and follow it wherever it may lead you in Tau Beta Sigma.

Question 12

The Five Qualities

Answer 12

1. Knowledge and development of your physical powers in the quest
   for good health and bodily perfection.
   2. Recognition and development of your intellectual potential.
   3. Appreciation for and the maintenance of the highest
   moral standards.
   4. Achievement of and the personification within you of lofty
   spiritual ideals.
   5. Cultivation and maintenance of your emotional poise under
   all conditions.

Question 13

TBS Candidate Pin

Answer 13

Represents First Degree

Question 14

How do you make a motion under Robert’s Rules of Order?

Answer 14

Step 1: Member raises their hand
Step 2: Member makes the motion
Step 3: Motion is seconded
Step 4: President restates the motion
Step 5: Discussion
Step 6: Voting
Step 7: President reveals the result of the vote

Question 15

What is it called when someone moves to
end discussion right away and vote on the
motion on the floor?

Answer 15

Calling to Question

Question 16

What is Quorum for a chapter

meeting to take place?

Answer 16

2 Exec Officers and 50% of the Chapter

Question 17

What is needed for a simple

motion to pass?

Answer 17

A simple majority (>50%)