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Everything you ever wanted to know about running for office in Phi Theta Kappa but were too afraid to ask.

Everything you ever wanted to know about running for office in Phi Theta Kappa but were too afraid to ask. By Kaitlyn Worman Jeff Lehn. Different Officer Positions. International: President, 4 Divisional Vice Presidents Regional: President, Vice President, 4 District Executives Chapter:

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Everything you ever wanted to know about running for office in Phi Theta Kappa but were too afraid to ask.

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  1. Everything you ever wanted to know about running for office in Phi Theta Kappa but were too afraid to ask. By Kaitlyn Worman Jeff Lehn

  2. Different Officer Positions • International: • President, 4 Divisional Vice Presidents • Regional: • President, Vice President, 4 District Executives • Chapter: • Titles vary by chapters

  3. Running for Chapter Office • Must be a member in good standing in Phi Theta Kappa • Fill out an officer application • May include an essay portion • Interview for position • Panel interview • Offered the position

  4. Expectations of Chapter Officers • Attend Regular Meeting • Help with Chapter’s Honor’s in Action Project • Help with Chapter’s College Project • Be an ambassador on your campus and in your community for Phi Theta Kappa • Have Fun

  5. Running for Regional Office • Fill out a Regional Officer Application • Will include an essay portion as part of the application • Attend the Spring Conference • Deliver a speech on the Honor’s Study Topic • Retake the oath to Phi Theta Kappa

  6. Expectations of Regional Officers • Attend Regular Meeting • Help with Regional Honor’s in Action Project • Be an ambassador on your campus and in your community for Phi Theta Kappa • Help in the planning of Regional events • Attend Regional Events • Travel to different chapters for various events

  7. Expectations of Regional Officers • Have Fun

  8. Running for International Office • Fill out Candidate Packet • Essay questions, official transcript, obtain signatures from Advisors and College President, headshot. All completed Candidate Applications must be RECEIVED by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 • Caucus interview with Dr. Rod Risley • Travel to International Convention (Orlando, FL) to campaign • Prepare table top display, one information piece to hand out, have campaign team • Prepare a speech about the Honors Study Topic • If you make finalist, you will give this speech to the entire membership present

  9. Expectations of International Officers • Remain strictly at a Community College for your year in office • Preside over Annual Convention and Honors Institute • Submit goals for the society and your division to work on in your tenure • Travel to regional conferences to give workshops and support • Communication with the Regional Coordinators and Regional Teams in your division • Timely response to all email

  10. Expectations of International Officers • Maintain at least a 3.5gpa during year • Minimum of at least six (6) credits • Remain an active member in your home chapter • Serve as an ambassador for Phi Theta Kappa in all settings • Abide by the Honor Code • Prepare a 10 minute speech about the Honors Study Topic to give at regional events (needs to be well researched with academic sources) • Regular team meetings • Have fun!

  11. Top 10 Reasons to run for an Officer position with Phi Theta Kappa 10) Have a larger impact on chapter’s involvement on your campus 9) Take part in something greater than yourself 8) Develop skills that will be a benefit later in life 7) Travel opportunities 6) Possibility of tuition reimbursement

  12. Top 10 Reasons to run for an Officer position with Phi Theta Kappa 5) Make great friends 4) Practice public speaking 3) Fat Bling 2) Learn the ins and outs of Phi Theta Kappa 1) Have some of the greatest times in your life with some of the greatest people you will ever know

  13. Questions? • Jeff Lehn • jefflery.lehn@gmail.com • (541) 971-3349 • Kaitlyn Worman Kaitlyn.worman@ptk.org (541) 515-3427

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