Phi Theta Kappa 101: From Beginning to Success!

1. Nevada/California Region Phi Theta Kappa 101: From Beginning to Success! Presented by Beta Theta Omicron Skyline College Bay Area Leadership Summit

2. What’s in a name? • Phi= Theta= Kappa= • the first letter in fronimites (wisdom) • the first letter in thumos (aspiration) • katharotita (purity)

3. What’s in a name? • PTK: Rho=P Tau=T and Kappa=K (Rho Tau Kappa).. We are Phi Theta Kappans. • Blue represents scholarship. Gold signifies purity. • The Flower of the Society is the white rose signifying intellectual friendships. • The handshake is the Phi Theta Kappa Hug

4. Phi Theta Kappa Founder’s Day! November 19th

5. Hierarchy of Phi Theta Kappa • International Level • Regional Level • District Level • Chapter Level • Alumni Level

6. Chapter Names • Kappa Chapter (MO) • Alpha Beta • Beta Rho Upsilon (newest)

7. Nevada/California Region What Division are we in?

8. Celebrating Leaders! • Phi Theta Kappa International • Rod Risley, Executive Director • Monika Groomes, District IV VP • Phi Theta Kappa Nv/Ca Region • Charlie Klein, Nv/Ca Regional Coordinator • Crist Antolin, Nv/Ca Regional President • John Yan, Northwest Vice President

9. Phi Theta Kappa Constitution and By-Laws Phi Theta Kappa Constitution and By-Laws www.ptk.org/supplies/constit.htm Nv/Ca Region By-Laws http://nvcaregion.org/ Your Chapter By-Laws

10. Pins and Medals Golden Key Pin- Only Members and Honorary Members are allowed to wear the Golden Key Pin. It goes on your left lapel.

11. Scholarship Opportunities Get Connected e-scholarship (http://www.ptk.org)! All USA Academic Team Program New Century Scholar Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Guistwhite Scholarships Leaders of Promise Scholarships National Dean’s List The Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarships Nota Bene collegefish.org

12. Concern for mankind and its destiny must always be uppermost in your minds. --Einstein • What have I done for my country? --Pasteur

13. Hallmarks of Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

14. Hallmarks of Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Leadership

15. Hallmarks of Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Leadership Service

16. Hallmarks of Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Leadership Service Fellowship

17. Five Star Program Recognition for your Chapter At The College The Region International

18. Five Star Program Recognition for You On Applications Résumés Scholarships

19. For you • All USA Academic Team • All State Academic Team • Guistwhite Scholar • Cola Cola Scholar

20. Your application Describe your most significant endeavor since attending community college in which you applied your academicskills from your community college education to benefit your school, community or society.

21. Individual International Awards Outstanding President Outstanding Officer Outstanding Member Outstanding Advisor https://www.ptk.org/pam/

22. Regional Individual Awards Distinguished President Distinguished Officer Distinguished Member Art awards Literary Awards http://nvcaregion.org

23. Civic Engagement • To promote • Educational excellence • Community service • Leadership opportunities

24. Civic Engagement Initiatives • American Cancer Society • Since 2002 Service Project

25. Civic Engagement Initiatives • American Cancer Society • Case Study Challenge • USA Today

26. Civic Engagement Initiatives • American Cancer Society • Case Study Challenge • Readership Program • USA Today

27. Civic Engagement Initiatives • American Cancer Society • Case Study Challenge • Readership Program • Project Graduation

28. Civic Engagement Initiatives • American Cancer Society • Case Study Challenge • Readership Program • Project Graduation • Better World Books

29. Civic Engagement Initiatives • American Cancer Society • Case Study Challenge • Readership Program • Project Graduation • Voice Your vote

30. International Service Project Operation Green: Improving Our Communities

31. Operation Green • Address community blight

32. Operation Green • Address community blight • Improve the environment and its ecosystems

33. Operation Green • Address community blight • Improve the environment and its ecosystems • Reduce waste

34. Operation Green • Address community blight • Improve the environment and its ecosystems • Reduce waste • Raise awareness

35. Honors In Action • For the 2010 calendar year • Research one issue of the Honors Study Topic • Honors Study Topic • Implement related Scholarship & Service projects

36. Honors Study Topic The Paradox of Affluence: Choices, Challenges, and Consequences

37. Regional Projects http://nvcaregion.org

38. Regional Projects Bridge2Peace -Education in Sri Lanka

39. Regional Projects Bridge2Peace -Education in Sri Lanka Chapters United -Chapters working together http://nvcaregion.org

40. Regional Projects Bridge2Peace -Education in Sri Lanka Chapters United -Chapters working together Don’t Tread on Me -Stop human trafficking http://nvcaregion.org

41. Nevada/California Region Phi Theta Kappa 102: From Beginning to Success! Presented by Beta Theta Omicron Skyline College

42. Learn Your Office and Make It Your Own Be sure you follow your Chapter by-laws as to the duties of your office.

43. Hallmarks of Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Leadership Service Fellowship

44. Five Star Development Business plan for your chapter PAM for advisors https://www.ptk.org/pam/

45. Five Star Development http://www.ptk.org/fivestar/status/

46. Five Star Development

47. Five Star Development

48. Five Star Development

49. One Star Create Public Awareness by: Post member benefits brochure, Distribute faculty awareness flyers, Participate in Phi Theta Kappa week (Nov.), or Send a press release on new inductees Promote membership by: Holding 2+ information mtgs Calling eligible students Online membership acceptance

50. Two Stars Meet twice each month Two membership recruitment campaigns Research one issue/study question Meet with college president