Welcome to ΦΗΣ Phi Eta Sigma National Honors Society University at Buffalo Chapter

1. Welcome toΦΗΣPhi Eta SigmaNational Honors SocietyUniversity at Buffalo Chapter

2. Agenda • E-Board • Phi Eta Sigma History • Membership Information • Academic Events • Community Service Events • Social Events • Fundraisers • Extra Credits • Mentor Program • Publicity • Website • Why Join? • Scholarships • Contacts

3. 2010 – 2011 E-Board • Publicity Chair: • Matt Tibaldi • mtibaldi@buffalo.edu • Membership • Development Chair: • Jing Ma • jingma@buffalo.edu • Webmaster Co-Chairs: • John Ciacia • jjciacia@buffalo.edu • Alex Gong • alexgong@buffalo.edu President: Riana Hersch rahersch@buffalo.edu Vice President: Jaymie Merry merry@buffalo.edu Treasurer: Ian Chen echen5@buffalo.edu Secretary: Colleen McFayden cjm46@buffalo.edu Faculty Advisor: Amy Wilson abwilson@buffalo.edu Academic Chair: Stefanie Scanlon ss493@buffalo.edu Community Engagement Chair: Crystal Sterling ckingrey@buffalo.edu Social Chair Michael Johnson-Hales mj58@buffalo.edu Fundraising Chair: Jennifer Mongiovi j484m@buffalo.edu

4. Phi Eta Sigma History • Founded in 1923, University of Illinois • 3rd society to be voted into the Association of College Honor Societies in 1937 • Oldest and largest honors society for first year college and university students in all disciplines • 975,000+ members inducted in PES • 365+ chapters organized across the U.S.

5. Phi Eta Sigma History • Mission: To encourage and reward academic excellence among freshman in institutions of higher learning. • ΦΗΣ = Knowledge Is Power!

6. Membership Information • Cumulative GPA of at least 3.5/4.0 scale at the end of any first year, full-time curricular period, provided they have carried a normal academic load acceptable toward a bachelor’s degree and rank in the upper 20 percent of their class. • Life-time membership is conferred upon induction, and maintaining the grade-point average is not required.

7. Membership Information Pending Members (you guys!): Active members: 1 fundraiser 4 general credits Must be completed each semester after you are inducted in order to stay “active.” • 2 community service credits • 2 academic credits • 1 social credit • 1 fundraiser • 1 general credit • Must be completed by the last day of fall semester classes (December 10)

8. Fall 2010 Academic EventsContact:Stefanie Scanlon Academic Chair ss493@buffalo.edu

9. September 16th 8pmDistinguished Speaker Series:Arianna Huffington & Mary MatalinAlumni Arena October 7th 5:30 pmLife and Learning Workshop:Go for the GOAL! Setting and reaching your goals for success.235 Student Union

10. October 18th 5pmLife and Learning Workshop:Seven Habits of Highly Effective Leaders235 Student Union October 20 8pmTeam Building WorkshopDuring General Meeting – 330 SU*details TBA

11. November 10th 8pmDistinguished Speaker Series:Greg MortensonAlumni Arena December 1st 5:30pmLife and Learning Workshop:Public Speaking & Presentation Skills for Leaders235 Student Union

12. Study Sheet • Help with assignments • Form study groups • See Stefanie at end of meeting • Name, email, major, classes enrolled in • Ex. MGA 201, UGC 111, etc.

13. Fall 2010 Community Service EventsContact: Crystal Sterling Community Engagement Chair ckingrey@buffalo.edu

14. Linda Yalem Run Sunday, September 26 Shifts available from 7:30am – 12pm Cradle Beach Harvest Festival Saturday, October 2 10am-2:30pm We will be carpooling Food prep, set up, activity stations

15. ECMC Lifeline Foundation, WNY Runs for Heroes Saturday, October 16 8am-3pm T-shirts & food will be provided Each volunteer must submit a volunteer form to me. Trick or Eat - Sunday, October 31

16. Stay Up UB Friday, November 5 5:30pm- 2am Clothing & Supplies Drive To benefit the Buffalo City Mission Bring donations to Annual Potluck on November 19

17. Fall 2010 Social EventsContact: Michael Johnson-Hales Social Chair mj58@buffalo.edu

18. September 24Ultimate FrisbeeEllicott Field 4:00 pm - Victory October 9Darien Lake / Fright Fest4:30 pm departure *meet in Student Union

19. November 13Laser Tron*details TBA November 19Annual Potluck Dinner *mandatory *don’t forget to bring a dish to pass! *time and place TBA

20. Fall 2010 FundraisersContact: Jennifer Mongiovi Fundraising Chair j484m@buffalo.edu

21. Raffle • $1 for each ticket • Must sell 20 tickets • Can always sell more! • PRIZES PRIZESPRIZES! • Tickets Due at Annual Potluck (Nov. 19) • Winners will be picked at the last General Meeting (Dec. 3) • Satisfies Fundraising Credit

22. Bottle Drive • Bring in returnable recyclables to Jen • In a bag with your name and how many • Must bring in at least 100 to receive 1 general credit • Last day to hand in bottles at Dec. 3 general meeting • Prize will be given to top recycler • This is NOT mandatory (but what’s better than helping the environment / PES AND winning some prizes?)

23. Extra CreditsAttend ALL General Meetings for the semester and receive 1 general creditParticipate in the Bottle Drive by turning in at least 100 returnables and receive 1 general credit

24. Fall 2010 General Meetings • Tuesday September 14, 7pm330 SU • Wednesday October 20, 8pm330 SU*meeting following academic event • Friday December 3, 6pm *location TBA *announce winners of raffle*last day to hand in bottles for recycling drive

25. Mentor Program • Matched based on major and interests • Mentor will help you through the process of becoming inducted • Help with classes • Meet other members in PES • If you would like a mentor, please see Jaymie after the meeting

26. Facebook Page and Newsletter • Updates on events and programs • Posted photos from Phi Eta Sigma Programs • Open communication with other members

27. Website www.ubpes.com

28. Why Join? • Identifies you as a person of superior academic ability and commitment to employers and other professionals • Learn about important lifelong skills such as leadership, teamwork, staying organized, and being successful • Lasting friendships • Easy and fun way to get involved at UB • Discounts on social events – do stuff with us for less! • Community Service Hours • Self achievement • Tons of leadership opportunities • Resume Builder • Scholarships

29. Scholarships • National: • 1 Thomas Arkle Clark Scholar-Leader of-the-Year Scholarship of $10,000 • 4 Distinguished Member Scholarships of $7,500 each for the first year of full-time graduate or professional study • 35 Distinguished Member Scholarships of $6,000 each for full-time undergraduate study • Additional $1,000 awards for full-time undergraduate study

30. Scholarships • Local (our Chapter): • 2 executive board member scholarships of $300 • 2 member scholarships of $300 • More details later in the year

31. Interested? • Membership fee $60 due in 235 SU by 5 pm on Monday September 13th • See Stefanie: Study Sheet Sign Up • See Crystal: CS Event Sign Up • See Jaymie: Mentor Sign Up • See Mike: Ultimate Frisbee Sign Up • Any other questions?

32. 2010 – 2011 E-Board • Publicity Chair: • Matt Tibaldi • mtibaldi@buffalo.edu • Membership • Development Chair: • Jing Ma • jingma@buffalo.edu • Webmaster Co-Chairs: • John Ciacia • jjciacia@buffalo.edu • Alex Gong • alexgong@buffalo.edu President: Riana Hersch rahersch@buffalo.edu Vice President: Jaymie Merry merry@buffalo.edu Treasurer: Ian Chen echen5@buffalo.edu Secretary: Colleen McFayden cjm46@buffalo.edu Faculty Advisor: Amy Wilson abwilson@buffalo.edu Academic Chair: Stefanie Scanlon ss493@buffalo.edu Community Engagement Chair: Crystal Sterling ckingrey@buffalo.edu Social Chair Michael Johnson-Hales mj58@buffalo.edu Fundraising Chair: Jennifer Mongiovi j484m@buffalo.edu