Parents' Association Form

Parents' Contact Information Form (PDF)

Parents' Association Payment Form (PDF)

 

Kudos to the Parents' Association

The Tau Chapter and Alumni extend a heartfelt and enthusiastic Thank You to the parents who gave so many hours of their time and talent to organize and host Parents' Weekend on November 4 and 5.

The parents' and sons' reception on November 4, the silent auction, honors ceremony and celebration that followed on November 5 were beautifully orchestrated and enjoyed by all.

Elizabeth Horne, Parents' Association president, organized the many details and worked tirelessly to prepare the Lodge and grounds for the event and make everything beautiful! She also organized the silent auction and did an outstanding job of getting donors on board with exciting big-ticket items to raise money for some much-needed repairs and upgrades for the Kappa Sig House and Lodge.

Beth Hotze, Parents' Weekend coordinator, handled the many behind-the-scenes planning and hosting duties that made everyone feel welcome and glad to be there.

Julie Tysor-Taetz, treasurer and past president, was not only a huge help with Parents' Weekend, but also collects the dues and other funds generated by Parents' Association activities, pay its bills and maintain its financial records.

Patricia Redman, communications coordinator, handles the awesome tasks of compiling and publishing the parents' directory and keeping everyone in the loop on Parents' Association activities.

The Chapter and Alumni appreciate the many hours spent and personal sacrifices made by all of you who make these Kappa Sig events so meaningful and special!

 

Spring Parents' Weekend 2011

Picture perfect weather set the stage for a wonderful Kappa Sig Spring Parents' Weekend held April 1 and 2 in Austin.

The weekend began Friday evening, with 140 moms and sons gathering to enjoy a Mexican dinner buffet at Serrano's, a festive hill-country- stone terraced restaurant on Red River. A gorgeous sunset followed by an evening illuminated with twinkling treetop lights provided the perfect setting for presenting the graduating senior Kappa Sigs and their mothers. Many of the seniors talked about their future plans and regaled the group with some of their favorite memories as Kappa Sigs.

What a treat it was for us moms to enjoy such a special evening with our sons -- each of whom are unique, fascinating, talented and great young men.

On Saturday, Kappa Sigs gathered with their dads at Abel's on the Lake for a hearty lunch and then headed off to UT to watch the Longhorn Baseball team defeat Missouri in a nearly-sold-out game. Several greek groups were in attendance and the Kappa Sigs sported colors for the event.

Spring Parent's weekend is a great opportunity to meet our sons' friends and families, see old friends and make new friends. And because we don't have to coordinate events around a football schedule as we do in the fall, it offers a more relaxed pace to enjoy our time together. The Kappa Sig Parents' group thanks everyone who helped make the weekend a success, and we hope to see you in the fall. Stay tuned for next year!

Julie S. Tysor Taetz
President

Our Condolences to the Family of Patrick Scott

Shortly after writing the recap of Spring Parents' Weekend, we learned the tragic news of Patrick Scott's death. On behalf of the Parents' Club, I would like to extend our deepest condolences to his parents, Joy and Steve Killam, and to all of his family and friends. Our hearts go out to you and our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Julie S. Tysor Taetz
President

Kappa Sigma Tau Chapter Parents' Club

The Parents’ Club organizes two major events each year to provide Kappa Sigma members and their parents the opportunity to spend special time together and recognize outstanding Kappa Sigmas for their contributions.

Fall Parents’ Weekend includes a Friday dinner, a Saturday luncheon and an awards ceremony to recognize exceptional members, both active and alumni, featuring the Tau Man of the Year presentation.

Spring Parents’ Weekend includes a mother/son Friday dinner and a father/son Saturday luncheon for graduating seniors and their parents. The father/son luncheon is followed by afternoon activities, such as a skeet shoot.

In addition to planning and hosting the two weekend events, the Parents’ Club organizes and publishes a Kappa Sigma directory with contact information for actives, pledges and parents.

The Parents’ Club also works with the house director to ensure that the house runs smoothly with adequate and comfortable accommodations.

Dues and donations are used to produce the Kappa Sigma directory, assist with parent event expenses and to fulfill some of the “Wish List” requests for the Chapter. Recent purchases include flat screen televisions and a surround sound system for the new lodge.

Past purchases include the flag pole in the front of the house, glass table tops, dining tables and chairs, woven wood shades for the TV room and a new felt cover for the pool table top, along with new UT pool balls and cue sets. Dues are $75 per year and additional donations are gratefully accepted.

 

Parents' Association Officers

President
Julie Tysor Taetz

Vice President
Lisa Clayton

Treasurer
Cynthia Walters

Asst Treasurer
Barbara Koslov

Alumni Liason
Cynthia Walters

Directory/E-Mail Chair
Patricia Redman

Senior Class Chair/Chair of Parents Weekend
Margaret Regan

Senior Class Reps
Stacy Wilkirson
Debbie Papageorge
Julie Powers
Candy Munster

Junior Class Reps/Spring Parents Weekend
Jane Evans
Susan Reeves