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2026 Convention Registration Forms for Download or Print
Registration Form, Menu Selection Form, and Payment
Due by Midnight of July 1st, 2026
(No Exceptions)
TBI – Turley Wallman Scholarship
Application Form for Download or Print
Applications are due by Midnight of February 15th, 2027
(No Exceptions)
Announcements
Reminder of the Bi-monthly Business Meeting
Tau Beta Iota Alumni Association’s next regularly scheduled business meeting will be held on Thursday, April 16th, 2026, at Highland Avenue United Methodist Church, 204 Highland Avenue, Fairmont, WV 26554. Parking and entrance are behind the Church. Social time is 6:00 to 6:30 PM. Meeting time is 6:30 PM. Attached are the February 19th, 2026,…
Presidents Update
Date: Sunday, April 12th, 2026Time: 11:00 AMSubject: Death of a Tau Beta Iota Alumni Association Member It is my sad duty to report the death of Brother Ned Owen Merrifield, Jr., 94, of Fairmont, WV on Thursday, April 9th, 2026. Brother Merrifield pledged in the spring of 1950. A private graveside service will be held…
Presidents Update 2026 Joint Convention and Annual Meeting
Date: Wednesday, April 1st, 2026Time: 11:30 AMSubject: 100th Year Joint Convention Details and ReservationsBrother’s The preregistration period for the 100th year joint convention and celebration is complete. Formal registration is now open until midnight of Wednesday, July 1st, 2026. I would strongly suggest that each of you contact your Pledge Brothers and let them know…
Presidents Update
Date: Wednesday, March 25th, 2026Time: 10:50 AMSubject: Death of a Tau Beta Iota Alumni Association Member It is my sad duty to report the death of Brother Andrew Merle Yates, 74, of Hoschton, GA on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Brother Andrew pledged in the spring of 1970. Brother Andrew and all TBI’s who have left…
Presidents Update
Date: Monday, March 16, 2026Time: 8:15 PMSubject: Death of a Tau Beta Iota Alumni Association Member It is my sad duty to report the death of Brother Joseph (Joe) Anthony Tristani, 84, of Fairmont, WV on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Brother Joe pledged in the spring of 1962. Brother Tristani and all TBI’s who have…
Presidents Update
Date: Sunday, March 15th, 2026Time: 1:50 PMSubject: Reminder of our Founders Day Dinner and Service with Zoom Broadcast Link and Login Information.RSVP: Required for the Dinner and Payable in Advance. ($5.00)Brother’s, Details for Founder’s Day activities are published below and may be found on the Founder’s Day page. Chuck has sent out an email containing…
Presidents Update
Date: Monday, March 9th, 2026Time: 11:13 PMSubject: Reminder for our Founders Day Dinner and Service Brother’s Details for Founder’s Day activities are published below and may be found on the Founder’s Day page.If you are planning to attend and are mailing us your check or money order, please do so prior to Sunday the 15th.…
Presidents Update
Date: Friday, February 20th, 2026Time: 9:00 AMSubject: Correction to Founders Day Date, Location, and DetailsCorrection: Cost for Founder’s Day activities is $5.00 per member.Brother’s Details for Founder’s Day activities are published below and may be found on the Founder’s Day page.Last year we had a very good turnout. Let’s see if we can have a…
Presidents Update
Date: Thursday, February 19th, 2026Time: 10:49 PMSubject: Founders Day Date, Location, and DetailsBrother’s Details for Founder’s Day activities are published below and may be found on the Founder’s Day page.Last year we had a very good turnout. Let’s see if we can have a better turnout this year. call a brother / bring a brother.…
Reminder of the Bi-monthly Business Meeting
Tau Beta Iota Alumni Association’s next regularly scheduled business meeting will be held on Thursday, February 19th, 2026, at Highland Avenue United Methodist Church, 204 Highland Avenue, Fairmont, WV 26554. Parking and entrance are behind the Church. Social time is 6:00 to 6:30 PM. Meeting time is 6:30 PM. Attached are the December 18th, 2025,…
