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Golden Key International Honour Society

Orientation Meeting University of California, Irvine Chapter October 10, 2012. Golden Key International Honour Society. What is Golden Key?. The largest collegiate honor society in the world Non-profit organization Over 2 million members worldwide

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Golden Key International Honour Society

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  1. Orientation Meeting University of California, Irvine Chapter October 10, 2012 Golden Key International Honour Society

  2. What is Golden Key? • The largest collegiate honor society in the world • Non-profit organization • Over 2 million members worldwide • Chapters at over 400 colleges and universities in 7 different countries

  3. What is Golden Key? • Mission: To enable members to realize their potential through the advancement of academics, leadership, and service • Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, Respect, Diversity, Excellence, and Engagement • 3 Pillars: Academics, Leadership, and Service

  4. Why were you invited? • Top 15% of college/university sophomores, juniors, and seniors • Based on academic achievement (GPA)

  5. What can Golden Key offer you? • Valuable opportunities for individual growth through... - Leadership - Community service - Scholarships - Unique benefits

  6. Leadership Opportunities • Variety of officer positions • Plan a specific event • Get involved in service activities • Golden Key International leadership opportunities (Council of Student Members- see website)

  7. Marketing Chair • Duties: To create flyers, posters, banners, etc. as necessary and relevant for promoting UCI Golden Key online (Facebook page and group, chapter website, etc) and throughout the UCI campus  • Application will be posted on our chapter website (uci.goldenkey.org) and e-mailed to you • Due Wednesday, October 24 by 11:59 PM (week 4) • Interviews during week 5

  8. 2012 Summits • Regional summits: - Florida February 10-12 - Kansas February 17-19 - New Jersey February 24-26 - Hawaii February 24-26 - Texas February 24-26 • International Summit: - Atlanta, GA: July 19-22

  9. Community Service Events • Family Reading Time - Read stories to children and help with arts and crafts • Build A Burden Bear - Make stuffed bears for hospitalized children • Paint Your Heart Out - Helped paint the home of a low-income senior

  10. Make A Difference Day • Saturday, October 27 from 9 AM-12 PM • Bolsa Chica Conservancy in Huntington Beach • Installing indigenous plants and removing non-native plants and trash • Please contact Diana Hsu if you are interested in volunteering!

  11. Scholarships • $1 million available from Golden Key headquarters - Commitment to Service Scholarship - Research Grant - Visual and Performing Arts Achievement Award • Our chapter also offers scholarships to students who embody our 3 pillars (academics, leadership, service)

  12. Member Benefits: Educational Opportunities • Study Abroad Programs - Use the GK Study Abroad engine - GK scholarships and discounts available • Graduate School Partnerships - Moore School of Business (USC) - $20,000 fellowship to a Golden Key member to complete the International MBA program

  13. Member Benefits: Networking • Alumni networking - Network on Facebook and Twitter (facebook.com/goldenkey and twitter.com/golden_key) - Alumni Reception Banquet • Honorary Member Luncheons • Internship/Job Opportunities - Golden Key Job Board

  14. Member Benefits: Business Partnerships • Corporate partnerships • Golden Key member career opportunities - Teach for America, Washington Internship Institute, and the Washington Center and Accenture are frequent GK recruiters • Unique discounts - $200 off Princeton Review Test Prep Courses

  15. Overview: Why Join Golden Key? • Academic recognition • Leadership opportunities • Scholarships • Community service opportunities • Resume building • Career assistance • Networking

  16. How to Join • Go to joingoldenkey.org and click JOIN NOW banner • Enter your personalized invitation code • Should receive an ID number by e-mail • Use ID number to log onto the website and take advantage of member benefits • E-mail memberservices@goldenkey.org with any questions you have

  17. New Member Recognition Event • Friday, January 18 from 6 PM-8 PM • Crystal Cove Auditorium • Each inductee will be individually recognized and receive a certificate of membership • Opportunity to meet other Golden Key members

  18. Chapter Award • Attendance at 3 workshops • 5 hours of community service • 4 hours of fundraisers/socials • Proof of leadership role (club officer, manager/supervisor for a job, helped create an event, etc) • Must complete these requirements by NMRE in January

  19. Tier System • Gold - 20 hours of community service - 10 hours of fundraisers/socials • Silver - 15 hours of community service - 8 hours of fundraisers/socials • Bronze - 10 hours of community service - 6 hours of fundraisers/socials • Proof of leadership required for all tiers • Members will be recognized during our end-of-the-year banquet

  20. Sources of Information • Golden Key website: goldenkey.org • Chapter website: uci.goldenkey.org • Chapter Facebook page • Chapter President: Wendy Yang - Email: cwyang@uci.edu • Chapter Vice President: Anika Akhter - Email: aakhter@uci.edu • Chapter Associate Director: Melissa Decell - Email: mdecell@goldenkey.org

  21. Thank you!

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