(Subject: 2026 Convention and Annual Meeting)

“Happy New Year to each of our Tau Beta Iota Brother’s and Gamma Chi Chi – Phi Mu Sisters reading this post.”

As of this post we have 123 projected and preregistered members planning to attend the convention this summer along with its various activities. You may look at the breakdown below. It is accurate as of today. We have received several new preregistrations, and they are counted in the total above.

“It is imperative that you pre-register.”

If you plan on golfing, please understand, we are holding 26 slots in a reserved status for those who played golf last year. It would be very beneficial for members to pre-register as we have 22 slots left for the morning flight for our seniors. There are 48 slots open for the afternoon flight. If you golfed last year, please contact me directly.

“Golf is in a first come first served basis.”

After several discussions with the Gamma Chi Chi – Phi Mu Leadership we will continue to offer preregistration for the 2026 Convention until the end of March. We are planning to send out RSVP documents via email with instructions no later than April 1st, 2026. We felt that it would be wise to extend the window for preregistrations based on our member’s needs, and to ensure that we know somewhat accurate numbers that we can expect per each event. We are carefully planning so we do not exceed maximum occupancy limitations at the Fairmont Field Club. And, to ensure proper seating for our members.

Final pricing for the 2026 convention will occur during the February bi-monthly business meeting to be held on February 19th, 2026. We hope to publish costs associated with this event no later than March 1st, 2026. This meeting will be held at the Highland Avenue United Methodist Church, 204 Highland Ave, Fairmont, WV, 26554 (6:00 p.m. Social Gathering) (6:30 p.m. Meeting).

Thank you for your continued support.

Best to all,

Kevin C. Iaconis, Fall 1981

President, Tau Beta Iota Alumni Association

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#	Pre-regestrations	Total
1	TBI Alumni	48
2	TBI Spouses	20
3	TBI Dates	3
4	GCC – PM Alumnae	29
5	GCC – PM Spouses	12
6	GCC – PM Dates	3
7	FSU and PC & TC Administration Guests	8
8	Projected Totals:	123

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#	Event	Total
1	Night Out	66
2	Golf Flight 1	27
3	Golf Flight 2	0
4	Golf Luncheon (Golfers)	26
5	Golf Luncheon (Members)	10
6	Barbeque	76
7	TBI Annual Meeting	33
8	GCC-PM Luncheon	27
9	Joint Mixer	60
10	Dinner Dance	81

(Tuesday, October 21st, 2025)

Subject: Gamma Chi Chi – Phi Mu Invitation Acceptance

We received formal confirmation from Mary Jo Thomas on Monday, October 20th, 2026, that the Gamma Chi Chi – Phi Mu Alumni Association accepted our invitation. They will be attending and partnering with us for a joint convention this summer. Further details will be posted on our website under the “Convention Link” as they are finalized.

If you are planning on attending the 100th year convention, please preregister by November 30th. We need good solid planning numbers from our membership. The Gamma CHI CHI – Phi Mu Alumni Association should have preliminary numbers back by the end of December as they have just accepted our invitation.

To preregister please us the link below.

Sincerely,

Kevin C. Iaconis, President

Fall 1981

Tau Beta Iota Alumni Association