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53,548 new members in the United States + Bahamas

53,548 new members in the United States + Bahamas 25,601 new members in Asia-Pacific, South Africa, India, Malaysia and Canada 7 new chapters in the U.S. GK chapters logged 205,000 service hours internationally Chapter with most joins: Ashford University (2886)

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53,548 new members in the United States + Bahamas

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  1. 53,548 new members in the United States + Bahamas • 25,601 new members in Asia-Pacific, South Africa, India, Malaysia and Canada • 7 new chapters in the U.S. • GK chapters logged 205,000 service hours internationally • Chapter with most joins: Ashford University (2886) • Chapters with best response rates: • DeVry University New Jersey • Pace University-Pleasantville Campus • University of the Virgin Islands-St. Croix • Wake Forest University at a glance…

  2. 2012 Joiner/Non-Joiner Statistics • Top Three Reasons Members Joined: • Academic and Professional Recognition • Build there resume and CV • Access to job and internship opportunities • Top Three Reasons Prospective Members Did Not Join: • Cost • Benefits of membership did not seem valuable • Not knowing any other Golden Key members

  3. 2012 and beyond… • GK Benefits and other opportunities • Pogram Expenditure • GK Partners • Spring Membership Drive • Marketing Information • Society Operations: • Scholarships • Chapter Standards & Key Chapters • Service • Annual Plan and Budget • Society Elections • 2014 Summits

  4. Member Benefits • Graduate School • Scholarships, grants, application fee waivers and guaranteed admission interviews • QS World Grad School Tour and QS World MBA Tour • Study Abroad • Invitation to the International Scholar Laureate Program • Bookmark the Study Abroad Search Engine to help you plan your upcoming experience. www.searchstudyabroad.com • Consider applying for one of sixteen study abroad scholarships available only to Golden Key members • Internships/Job Opportunities: • Golden Key Job Board • Virtual recruiting events – April 16, 2013

  5. Member Benefits GEICO • All members could receive up to 8% more off your auto insurance with GEICO BofI Federal Bank, www.gkbankingcenter.com • Rewards Checking comes with unlimited ATM reimbursements, free Bill Pay, free cash-back Purchase Rewards, mobile deposit, and free FinanceWorks™ money management software. There are no monthly maintenance fees and no minimum monthly balance. G Adventures • Save 10% on travel anywhere in the world with G Adventures using group code, GKIHS10. Expires March 1, 2013. Golden Key has organized 4 private group trips for this summer. Join us to explore South Africa, the Galapagos Islands, Peru, or Costa Rica. The Princeton Review • $200 off classroom, live online, small group instruction and packages • 15% off tutoring T-Mobile • All Golden Key members receive a 6% discount on new and current plans and a waived activation fee on T-Mobile products and services. Various product discounts are also available. Peterson’s Writing Assistant • Receive a 10% discount on services to gain an edge on your next resume, essay or thesis.

  6. Program Expenditure • The 2011 Annual Report with audited financials is available at www.goldenkey.org • $1.32 was spent on programs for every $1 collected in membership fees • Over 86% of the Society funds are used to support GK programs and scholarships

  7. Golden Key Partners

  8. 2013 Summit Sponsor Better World Books is a long time partner of Golden Key’s. They work with chapters all over the country to run book drives throughout the year. This is a great way to help reuse and recycle books while increasing funding for your chapter.

  9. Spring Membership Drive • Spring Membership Drive • Updated versions of the email and letter have been sent to all advisors • One advisor signature and Brad Rainey’s signature will be on the invitation • The list of prospective members is sent to Shereen Ashtiani • A complete membership drive contains a 60 day window • NMRE should be scheduled after day 65

  10. Promoting Golden Key • Online – www.goldenkey.org • Golden Key GIN and Chapter Websites • www.goldenkeygin.com for all Q & A’s! • Golden Key is on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. • Be sure to check us out for updates, contests, etc. • Golden Key Blog: goldenkeyhq.wordpress.com • On Campus - • New Buzz Box materials • Event bags and materials • Networking and Service opportunities

  11. 2012 Scholarship Overview This does not include local chapter scholarships

  12. Some of the scholarships won in Region 3 Alumni Professional Development Grant – Georgia State University - $1000 Community Service Scholarship – Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Rio Piedras - $2000 A Visual and Performing Arts Scholarship – Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Rio Piedras - $1000 Regional Advisor of the Year – University of Miami - $1000 Geico Scholarship – Florida International University and Florida State Univ. - $1000 each Golden Key Research Grant – Florida International University, Florida State University (x2), University of Florida, University of Alabama - $1000 each

  13. Continued… Regional Student of the Year – University of the Virgin Islands, St. Thomas - $1000 Study abroad Scholarship – Georgia Southern, Georgia State University, University of South Alabama, Florida International University - $1000 Undergraduate Achievement Award – Univ. of Georgia, Univ. of Alabama (x2), Univ. of Alabama at Birmingham, Univ. of Central Florida, Univ. of Florida (x2) - $5000 Asia-Pacific Travel Grant - Univ. of Central Florida, Univ. of Virgin Islands, St. Croix, Kennesaw State University, Georgia Gwinnett College - $2500 Graduate Scholar Award – Nova Southeastern University and University of Georgia - $10,000

  14. One Million Dollars in Scholarships! • $500 Chapter Scholarships • Available January 1-October 1, 2013 • Must request by the chapter by October 1, 2013 • “Chapter Scholarship Form” in Toolkit • Graduate Scholarships • At least five (5) $20,000 and at least ten (10) $10,000 scholarships are awarded for each deadline More scholarship information can be found at goldenkey.org. Apply for as many as you can. There are scholarships there for everyone no matter what your major or current year of study.

  15. New Scholarship Highlights • Golden Key Community Service Award • Scholarship amounts increased from (5) $1,000 to (5) $2,000 awards. • Commitment to Service Scholarships • Recognizes members who are actively engaged in the military or work in public service. Service members eligible include: Military, Police Officers, Firefighters. Minimum (5) $1,000 awards available. • Emerging Scholar Award • Recognizes outstanding sophomore members who have made a difference in their chapter. Currently enrolled as a full-time sophomore student, in an undergraduate degree granting program at an accredited institution at the time of application. Minimum (5) $1,000 awards available. • Outstanding Member Award • Recognizes chapter officers that have gone above and beyond in promoting Golden Key on their campus and within their community. Chapter officers who have served a one year term are eligible. Minimum (3) $1,000 awards available.

  16. Additional Scholarships • Outstanding Alumni Award • Recognizes Golden Key Alumni that have gone above and beyond in promoting Golden Key within their community. At least (3) $1,000 awards available. • Travel grants are available for summits around the world.

  17. Chapter Standards • Activities centered around GK’s three pillars: Academics, Leadership and Service • Goal oriented: Bronze, Silver and Gold • Key Chapter - Deadline is June 1, 2013 at 11:59pm EST Reminders for reporting: No hours for info sessions Please report individual service hours (10 people doing 3 hours of service = 30 Hours, not 3 hours by the chapter). Event Assessment mandatory on reports

  18. Service • GK Fact: Chapters are volunteering an average of 500 hours a day! • Region 4 and 8 are currently reporting the most service hours in the country. • Top reporters: • University of Alaska Fairbanks • University of Louisville • The College of New Jersey • University of Arkansas • Stony Brook University

  19. Annual Plan and Budget • 2014 annual plan and budget will be available August 1, 2013 • Record everything now • Plan ahead • Fundraising resources • Tax ID • Chapter Toolkit

  20. 2013 Society Elections • The following positions will be elected: • International Leadership Council Secretary • International Leadership Council Alumni Member • International Leadership Council Student Member • Council of Advisor for Regions 1, 5, 7, 8 and 10 • All Council of Student Members representatives • Additional information will be provided in the February 21st e-newsletter

  21. REGION 3 Georgia Florida Alabama The Bahamas Puerto Rico The Virgin Islands A total of 44 chapters - Region 3 is the largest region in the US. There were over 8000 new members in Region 3 for 2012. We just added a new chapter at Mercer University in Macon, GA.

  22. 2014 Regional Summit Bidding ProcessWould your chapter like to host the next regional summit? • February 18 – Information on the bidding process will be provided to all chapters via the Golden Key website. • April 30 – Host chapter Application is due. • May 30 – The official bid is due. It must include the original, signed copy of the Host School Acknowledgement Form. • July 31 – Host chapters are announced via the Golden Key website.

  23. International Summit Boston, Massachusetts July 31-August 3, 2014

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