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Carolyn L. McCambridge Tau Beta Sigma

Counselor North Central District 2425 Dickens Drive Aurora, IL 60503 [email protected]

June 10, 2011

Sisters of Tau Beta Sigma,

It is without hesitation that I offer my highest recommendation for Kevin Earnest in his

pursuit of National Vice President of Communication and Recognition for Tau Beta Sigma.

I had the opportunity to work with Kevin during his tenure as the NCD Vice President of

Special Projects. He proved to be highly proactive and successful in this position offering

suggestions and input that could easily be capitalized on.

Kevin integrated the national Scouting for Music program into our district convention by

bringing local Girl Scouts to our convention to earn their music badges. He was instrumental in

coordinating logistics and manpower, making every effort to involve as many chapters in our

district as he could.

Kevin was also responsible for the transition of our district publication, The Kadenza,

from print format to an online format. Though the process for the transition was initiated prior

to Kevin taking office, he was the one who ultimately streamlined processes to make the new

format functional and well promoted.

Overall, what strikes me most about Kevin is how he exemplifies generosity of mind,

heart and hand. Kevin traveled often during his time in office getting to know sisters from

across the district and even across the country. He is kind, considerate and one of those friends

who would do anything just to make you smile.

It is Kevin's intelligence, dependability and loyalty that make him an outstanding

candidate for Vice President of Communication and Recognition. Please do not hesitate to

contact me should additional information be necessary.

In the Bond,

Carolyn L. McCambridge, Counselor

TBS North Central District

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Sky Buffington TB !� B

[email protected] Purdue University

Dear Sisters of Tau Beta Sigma,

I am privileged to provide my strong support for Kevin Earnest as National Vice-President for

Communication and Recognition this biennium. I believe that Kevin possesses several unique attributes that

will make him exceptionally effective in this office. Kevin is an extremely effective problem solver and a

capable leader who quickly adapts to the situations he is placed in and to the challenges he takes on. In a role

like VPCR, where there has been a historically high chance of failure, Kevin will be able to utilize these skills to

ensure his success.

Over the past few years, I have seen Kevin take on many new challenges in his life including serving

as the North Central District Vice-President of Special Projects and becoming a graduate student in Civil

Engineering at Purdue University. Every time he takes a step into a new project, role, or phase of his life, he

approaches it with quiet determination and focus. While serving as the VPSP for the NCD, Kevin

wholeheartedly fulfilled his duties�quietly and diligently accomplishing the less glamorous aspects of the

role and passionately finding new and innovative ways to further the mission of Tau Beta Sigma.

At the 2010 NCD Convention, Kevin designed and ran a Scouting for Music workshop like our district

had never seen before. Kevin combined the educational aspect of district conventions with a National

Program and an opportunity for community service. Kevin involved Sisters from across the NCD in actually

running the workshop which provided training opportunities that enabled each of us to take this program

back to our own chapters, and the Girl Scouts in attendance had a wonderful time meeting the requirements

for their Music Badge. The National Council recognized Kevin�s innovation and dedication as VPSP, along with

his untiring and unwavering dedication to Tau Beta Sigma, through awarding him with The Baton.

This past spring, I threw Kevin a curve ball by asking him to serve as the Advisor for the NCD

Sisterhood & Spirit Committee. Although this committee was in an area where Kevin had very little �official�

previous experience, I knew that he would be able to take on any challenge I gave him and perform at a very

high level. This adaptability will help Kevin to acclimate to the demands of serving on National Council

quickly�lessening the time spent getting used to being a National Officer and increasing the time Kevin will

spend accomplishing his goals.

This summer, I will be looking for a VPCR candidate who is determined to make the jump to serving

on the National Council, who has the diligence to perform the

less glamorous aspects of the role, and who has the ingenuity to

find better ways to accomplish the mission of Tau Beta Sigma. I

am confident that Kevin is an excellent choice for National VPSP;

please join me in supporting him.

Sincerely submitted In The Bond,

Sky Buffington

Immediate Past NCD President

Tau Beta Sigma � Beta Sigma

[email protected]

(940) 453-1510

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Sky Buffington

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April 29, 2011

Sisters of Tau Beta Sigma,

I am writing on behalf of the Beta Sigma chapter of Tau Beta Sigma at Purdue University. We would like

to express our wholehearted endorsement of Kevin Earnest for the position of National VPCR.

On a personal level, Kevin is a fantastic colleague and sister. The first time I met Kevin was at the formal

rush that convinced me to join Tau Beta Sigma. He drove several hours to be with us, to meet potential

new sisters, and to share with us the importance of sisterhood even across state lines. He brought with

him a piece of his chapter�s history and made it a point to talk with each of the potential candidates who

attended the event. I have been impressed by Kevin�s ability to connect personally with people no

matter their background, major, or school, and meeting him that day helped to solidify my decision to

join Tau Beta Sigma.

He carries this desire to connect with people into everything he does, which is a part of what makes him

an absolute pleasure to work with. Kevin was elected the North Central District Vice President of Special

Projects and spent his year in that office traveling to almost all of the chapters in the district, talking to

them about how to best improve the district�s programs, and getting sisters involved with the district in

unprecedented numbers.

Kevin is a wonderful communicator. He created the district VPSP website when he held that position,

which compiled all of the information relating to district projects into one easy location where everyone

could find it. This turned out to be fortunate for the district when our website went out of commission

this year because we still had the important information on monetary awards that would fund our

service projects. In addition to that, he was a big part of the re-establishment of our district publication,

the Kadenza. When he was elected the VPSP, the district had decided to change the Kadenza from a

print version to an online form, similar to a blog. He heard what the district wanted and embraced the

change, working with his counterpart in Kappa Kappa Psi to create a smooth transition to the new

format. The Tau Beta Sigma involvement with this project rose significantly under his leadership, and

continues to rise to this day.

Kevin�s achievements on the district level since our chapter really started getting to know him are

numerous and impressive. His drive for service to collegiate bands and Tau Beta Sigma is very strong.

Our chapter has extended him an honorary membership in part due to his drive for service, but Kevin

also is a role model for all of us in the way he exemplifies the Five Qualities and Eight Essential Factors

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that we look for in our members. From his loyalty to the sorority to his cheerful demeanor to his

tolerant and generous leadership, Kevin is an individual who everyone in Beta Sigma admires. We are

honored to have him as a part of our chapter�s history and know he will do great things for the sorority

for the rest of his life. If you have any other questions or would like to speak to me further regarding

Kevin�s qualifications for this position, feel free to contact me using the information below. The Beta

Sigma chapter thanks you for your consideration of Kevin for the National VPCR.

Respectfully Submitted In The Bond,

Jessica Runge

President, 2010-2011

Tau Beta Sigma, Beta Sigma chapter

Purdue University

[email protected]

(847) 666-7770

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South Dakota State University

June 15, 2011 TO: Whom it may concern Re: Recommendation for Kevin Earnest Ladies and Gentlemen: I am very pleased to write this open letter of recommendation for Kevin Earnest. I am currently the Head of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at South Dakota State University (SDSU). I have known Kevin for approximately the past five years both as the department head at SDSU and in my former position as a professor in the Civil Engineering department at Ohio Northern University (ONU). I would like to speak to several endeavors that Kevin has been involved in for both institutions. While I was at ONU, I taught the environmental engineering courses in the Civil Engineering program. I had Kevin as a student in my introduction to environmental engineering and science. He was definitely in the top 5% of the students in the course, and normally I expected him to be in the top one or two students in performance. I also specifically remember Kevin�s participation in instrumental music during the academic year and committed participation in the marching band activities. Kevin maintained contact with me after I left ONU to be the department head at SDSU. Upon graduation from ONU he applied for a National Science Foundation grant sponsored summer research experience for undergraduates at SDSU. During the summer of 2010, Kevin participated in field research that I was developing with Oglala Lakota College on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation (PRIR). Kevin worked independently to develop a watershed sampling plan for a watershed on the PRIR. Also, he developed GIS based mapping for the sampling plan, and conducted laboratory analyses for digestion of samples for future heavy metals analysis. Additionally, he worked with SDSU grad students to prepare stream samples for analysis of human pharmaceutical compounds as part of another research project. I especially appreciated Kevin�s flexibility in working with me on the PRIR in very remote and variable field conditions. Kevin also, developed a poster presentation for the watershed heavy metals analysis project for a future conference presentation that we anticipate using upon completion of the sample analysis. In fall of 2010

College of Engineering

Civil and Environmental Engineering Department

SCEH 120, Box 2219 South Dakota State University

Brookings, SD 57007-0495 Phone: 605-688-5427

FAX: 605-688-6476

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Kevin initiated a Masters Degree program of study in Environmental Engineering at Purdue University. Hopefully, I have been able to convey through these brief examples that Kevin has several characteristics that will lead him to be successful in graduate school and in his chosen professional communities. I found him to be a continuously self motivated individual with strong capacity to learn new technique with little guidance from others. He quickly developed a plan for success and maintained sustained involvement in all of the projects that I worked with him on this past year. He is a strong leader and a collaborative team worker. He has successfully researched and implemented working solutions to environmental problems in a less than desirable environment. I find the quality and continuity of his work to be above what I typically see from master�s degree level students. I am confident that he will be a major contributor to the success of whatever organizations he chooses to support in the future. Sincerely, ____________________________________ Dr. Bruce W. Berdanier, PE, LS Professor and Head of CEE