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MAJOR DEADLINES FALL IN EARLY DECEMBER

Four major Phi Theta Kappa programs have deadlines falling very early in December. Please encourage your college administrators to nominate students for the All-USA/All-State Academic Team, and encourage members to apply for Guistwhite Scholarships and to submit Nota Bene entries. Consider nominating a supportive administrator for a Hallmark Award. Deadlines for these programs include:

December 1, All-USA/All-State Academic Team
December 1, Guistwhite Scholarships
December 1, Administrator Hallmark Awards
December 4, Nota Bene Literary Submissions
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NEW SOCIAL NETWORKING SITE

Chapter and Regional Officers: Check out the NEW social networking site dedicated to Phi Theta Kappa chapter, regional, and international interaction at http://ptkregionalofficers.ning.com/

Join the site and watch for discussion topics and Live Chat opportunities that will benefit your chapters and regions. This will be THE place to find out about our Society’s initiatives and priorities and to share best practices. Phi Theta Kappa staff and your International Officer Team will be participating too.
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STUDENTS INVITED TO APPLY FOR NASA OPPORTUNITY BY DECEMBER 15TH

Community college students from across the nation who are interested in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics are invited to apply for the new National Community College Aerospace Scholar Program, sponsored by NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration).

Advisors, please encourage your students to find out more and apply online at https://aerospacescholars.jsc.nasa.gov/NCAS/ by the December 15 deadline. Find out more by visiting http://www.ptk.org/breakingnews/nov09/201.htm
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BE A PART OF A COLLECTIVE DEMONSTRATION OF "DEMOCRATIZATION OF INFORMATION"

To illustrate the “power” aspect of Phi Theta Kappa’s new Honors Study Topic focusing on The Democratization of Information, members, chapters, regions and alumni are invited to participate in a practical application to be featured at the 2010 Convention in Orlando. Following the format popularized by “Playing for Change,” a collaborative performance of the song “What a Wonderful World” will be created.

Visit the Facebook Democratization of Information Music Video Group at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=179268082329%26index=1 to download the basic video/audio tracks and to learn more. All submissions must be received by Monday, January 4, 2010.

Find out more by visiting http://www.ptk.org/breakingnews/nov09/202.htm and contact Dr. Ken Kerr, advisor and Honors Program Committee member, at kkerr@frederick.edu with any questions.
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FULBRIGHT OFFICIALS WANT TO ATTRACT MORE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FACULTY, ADMINISTRATORS

Officials of the Fulbright Scholar Program hope to see more applications from community college faculty and administrators. According to an interview in the Chronicle of Higher Education, a State Department official noted that both President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have included community colleges in discussions of educational collaborations with other countries. The State Department oversees the Fulbright Program, which annually sends students and faculty to study and teach abroad.

The application period for 2011-2012 Fulbright Scholar grants opens in February 2010. Read the Chronicle article at http://chronicle.com/article/Fulbright-Program-Adapts-to/48828/ and visit the Fulbright Program website at http://www.cies.org/
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MAJOR SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES ON DECEMBER 1

December 1 is the deadline for nominations for the All-USA/All-State Community College Academic Team. Please encourage your college to participate and nominate students for these awards, which share a common nomination form.

Members nominated for the All-USA/All-State teams may also be considered for Guistwhite Scholarships. Any member meeting eligibility requirements may apply directly for Guistwhite Scholarships, which also have a December 1 deadline.

Visit http://scholarships.ptk.org/aaat/announce.htm to find out more about the All-USA/All-State Community College Academic Team and https://www.ptk.org/schol/guistwhite/welcome.htm to learn more about Guistwhite Scholarships.
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REMINDER: ADMINISTRATOR HALLMARK AWARD ENTRIES DUE DECEMBER 1

Hallmark Award entries in administrator categories are due by 5:00 pm Central Time December 1. Phi Theta Kappa recognizes outstanding administrative support through four Hallmark Awards: the Shirley B. Gordon Awards of Distinction for college presidents/CEOs; the Distinguished Administrator Awards for non-CEOs; the Michael Bennett Lifetime Achievement Awards for retiring administrators; and the Distinguished State Community College Director Awards. Information and entry forms are available online at http://www.ptk.org/hallmarks/
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INDIANA AND GEORGIA REGIONS MEET PINNACLE GOAL

The Indiana and Georgia Regions have met their 2009 Pinnacle Award goals and will each receive a $500 stipend. All regions with induction increases of 10 percent over the previous year will receive Pinnacle Awards.

Chapters may earn up to five scholarships of $45 each (covering International fees), based on increasing membership over the previous year in 5 percent increments. To date, 424 chapters have earned at least one Pinnacle Scholarship. New members must be reported by noon Central Time on December 31, 2009, to be counted toward Pinnacle Awards.

Track your chapter or region’s Pinnacle Progress by visiting http://www.ptk.org/pinnacle/progress/
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NOTA BENE SUBMISSIONS DUE DECEMBER 4

Members of Phi Theta Kappa currently enrolled in community colleges may submit literary works to be considered for Nota Bene, the Society’s literary honors anthology. Poetry, short stories, personal essays and research papers may be submitted.

Entries for the 2010 edition are due December 4, 2009. The entry judged best overall receives the $1,000 Citation Scholarship; four runners-up receive Reynolds Scholarships of $500 each. Entry requirements and a submission form are available on the Nota Bene website, https://www.ptk.org/publications/notabene/notabene_info.htm ______________________________________________

PHI THETA KAPPA CHAPTER CHARTERED AT BLACKHAWK TECHNICAL COLLEGE

A new chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society has been chartered at Blackhawk Technical College in Janesville, Wisconsin.

Thirty-three Blackhawk Technical College students were inducted as charter members in a ceremony held on the campus on November 12. Dan Rooney, advisor for Western Technical College, Beta Nu Chi Chapter, served as the Phi Theta Kappa headquarters representative for the chartering ceremony. Glenn Hoffarth, Social Science Instructor, will serve as advisor for the new Beta Rho Psi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa.
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NEW HONORS STUDY TOPIC ANNOUNCED

Phi Theta Kappa’s new Honors Study Topic, The Democratization of Information: Power, Peril, and Promise, will be used by chapters beginning in January 2010 and continue through December 2011. The new schedule, following the calendar year rather than extending from Convention to Convention, was adapted after numerous requests from advisors and chapter leaders, said Dean of Academic Affairs and Honors Programs Susan Edwards.

The new Honors Program Guide will be posted on the Phi Theta Kappa website in early January, and a printed Guide will be mailed to each chapter advisor in mid-January. The 10 Issues related to The Democratization of Information that will be addressed in the Guide include:

1. Definition
2. Technology
3. Individual and Community
4. Language/Communication
5. Education
6. Economy and Business
7. Government and Public Policy
8. The Arts
9. Science
10. History/Future
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FINAL FIVE STAR UPDATE FORM DUE ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 31

Advisors and chapter presidents should submit their final Five Star Update Form for 2009 at https://www.ptk.org/fivestar/login.go?servlet=updateform.do&app_root=/fivestar/ as soon as their chapter has completed activities for their Five Star Program Goal. All Update Forms should be received by December 31 but may be submitted at any time.

A chapter’s level of achievement for the year is based on the final Update Form. Chapters participating in the Five Star Program receive local, regional and international recognition based on the level they achieve. (Note: A chapter president must be reported to Headquarters in PAM - https://www.ptk.org/pam/login.do - before they can submit a Five Star Update Form. Use the Chapter Officer Reporting Form in the Chapter Management menu.)

Learn more about the Five Star Program by visiting http://www.ptk.org/fivestar/
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REGISTER, RESERVE HOTEL ROOMS FOR 2010 CONVENTION

Phi Theta Kappa’s 92nd Annual Convention will be held April 8-10, 2010, in Orlando. Register at http://convention.ptk.org/convention-2010/online-registration-open/ between now and February 8, 2010, to lock in the lowest Early Bird rate. Any registered Convention attendee may also register for the Honors in Action Academy at http://convention.ptk.org/?p=868

Reserve your rooms in the official Convention hotel, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort® at http://convention.ptk.org/convention-2010/hotel-room-rates/ and purchase your tickets to visit the Walt Disney World Theme Parks® at http://convention.ptk.org/about-convention/disney-tickets/ - remember, persons staying in the official Convention hotel are eligible for extended park hours.

Learn more about Convention by visiting the Convention website, http://convention.ptk.org/
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FOLLOW UP IS ESSENTIAL TO SUCCESSFUL MEMBER RECRUITING

Chapter leaders, remember to follow up your initial invitation to students eligible for membership with an email or telephone call. Did you know that Phi Theta Kappa Headquarters can send the email for you? For information contact Key Services Specialist Melissa Price by email at melissa.price@ptk.org or by calling 800.946.9995, ext. 3557.

Follow-up is important to ensure that all students understand the benefits of membership, especially those relating to scholarships and career planning. Find more recruitment resources at http://www.ptk.org/campaign/
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ADVISORS: SUBMIT ALL NEW MEMBERS REMAINING IN PAM

Advisors are reminded to submit any new members remaining in PAM ( http://www.ptk.org/pam/frame.go ), so that students may receive their Golden Key Membership Pins and Certificates without delay. PAM, Phi Theta Kappa’s Personal Assistant Manager for advisors, allows electronic reporting of new members.

Members reported by December 31, 2009, will count toward a chapter’s Pinnacle Award totals. Chapters increasing membership by 5 percent and more will earn scholarships to help defray membership fees. Learn more about the Pinnacle Award by visiting http://www.ptk.org/pinnacle
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REQUEST INTERNATIONAL OFFICER CANDIDATE APPLICATIONS FOR 2010-2011

Candidate Applications for 2010-2011 International Officer positions are now available. Phi Theta Kappa members interested in seeking 2010-2011 International Officer positions may submit requests in writing to Dean of Service Learning Jennifer Stanford by email to jennifer.stanford@ptk.org or by fax to 912.826.7005.

Completed Officer Candidate Applications must be received at International Headquarters by February 24, 2010. Requests should include the member’s mailing address, email address, daytime telephone number, college and chapter, and the office the member plans to seek.

Learn more about running for International Office by visiting http://www.ptk.org/directories/intofficers.htm and read about the benefits of participating in a campaign at http://www.ptk.org/breakingnews/nov09/051.htm
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APPLY FOR FACULTY SCHOLAR POSITIONS BY NOVEMBER 18

Advisors, less than two weeks remain before the deadline to submit applications for 2010 Faculty Scholar positions. Faculty Scholar Applications are due at Headquarters by 5:00 pm Central Time on November 18.

Learn more about this program and the benefits of participating, and download an application at http://www.ptk.org/honors/facscholars/

New advisors and advisors who have not previously participated in honors programming opportunities are encouraged to apply.

Phi Theta Kappa welcomes applications from advisors representing the multicultural, multi-ethnic and multidisciplinary intellectual community that characterizes the community college arena.
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LEARN ABOUT PHARMACY CAREERS FROM A MEMBER

Are you considering a career in pharmacy? To read what former chapter officer Elimika Pfuma from Lone Star College-North Harris has to say about her job with the FDA, and to learn about job prospects for pharmacy majors, Get Connected at https://www.ptk.org/getconnected/ and visit the Phi Theta Kappa Career Resource Center at http://www.ptk.org/crc/
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NEW CHAPTER CHARTERED AT NORTHEAST LAKEVIEW COLLEGE

A new chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society has been chartered at Northeast Lakeview College in Texas.

Fourteen Northeast Lakeview College students were inducted as charter members in a ceremony held on the campus on November 5. Dr. Mary Hood, Texas Regional Coordinator, served as the Phi Theta Kappa headquarters representative for the chartering ceremony. James Miller, Fine Arts Instructor, and Andrea Soriano, Academic Support Specialist, will serve as advisors for the new Beta Sigma Delta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa.
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NEBRASKA COLLEGE OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MEMBERS

The College of Saint Mary in Omaha, Nebraska, will offer a varying number of $1,000 scholarships to members of Phi Theta Kappa. Visit CollegeFish.org for information on these scholarships and other scholarship opportunities for Phi Theta Kappa members.
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"EVERY DOLLAR MAKES A DIFFERENCE" - FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

Every dollar makes a difference, and thanks to chapters who are participating in the Every Dollar Makes a Difference campaign, more than $200,000 has been pledged toward the second Hites Scholarship Challenge. Chapters are asked to contribute $1 per each new member inducted in 2008.

Participants to date include Tau Theta Chapter, Labette Community College, Kansas; Alpha Omicron Omicron Chapter, Mid-Michigan Community College, Michigan; and the Kansas Region. Chapters with 100 percent participation or better will be entered in a drawing to win a 2010 Convention Meet-and-Greet opportunity with Phi Theta Kappa Executive Director Rod Risley. Report your participation and help fund a second $1 million scholarship endowment by visiting the Phi Theta Kappa website at http://www.ptk.org/media/pdf/EveryDollarPDF.pdf
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OFFICERS: SHARE YOUR PHI THETA KAPPA EXPERIENCE

Chapter and regional officers: We want to know your thoughts about your Phi Theta Kappa Experience. We invite you to send the following information: your name, chapter and college, your city and state, and a short quote (50 words maximum) about the impact Phi Theta Kappa has made on your life, with a head-and-shoulders photo, high resolution, 300 dpi, 2 inches by 2-1/2 inches. Photos and information will be used to spotlight members on the Phi Theta Kappa website. Email your photos and information to the Golden Key at goldenkey@ptk.org
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FULBRIGHT OFFICIALS WANT TO ATTRACT MORE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FACULTY, ADMINISTRATORS

Officials of the Fulbright Scholar Program hope to see more applications from community college faculty and administrators. According to an interview in the Chronicle of Higher Education, a State Department official noted that both President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have included community colleges in discussions of educational collaborations with other countries. The State Department oversees the Fulbright Program, which annually sends students and faculty to study and teach abroad.

The application period for 2011-2012 Fulbright Scholar grants opens in February 2010. Visit www.chronicle.com/article/Fulbright-Program-Adapts-to/48828/ to read the Chronicle article and visit the Fulbright Program website at http://www.cies.org/
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CHECK OUT ADVISOR TOOLS ON COLLEGEFISH.ORG

CollegeFish.org helps students plan for transfer and also provides advisors with an organizational tool for chapters. Explore ways you can use your CollegeFish.org Chapter Calendar to manage chapter events and deadlines. Encourage your chapter members to use their CollegeFish.org login and password to find transfer options and scholarships, including the $37 million in transfer scholarships offered by approximately 700 colleges and universities exclusively to Phi Theta Kappa members. Advisors may access CollegeFish.org with their PAM logins.
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HONORS SEMINARS HELP CHAPTERS PARTICIPATE IN FIVE STAR, HALLMARK AWARDS

If your chapter is seeking creative ways to participate in the Five Star Chapter Development and Hallmark Awards programs, consider hosting thought-provoking discussions of vital campus and community interest, based on Phi Theta Kappa’s Honors Seminar Series. These speakers address current issues related to the paradox of affluence.

See what PBS correspondent Ray Suarez thinks about the relationship between affluence and happiness … how Kiva.org founder Jessica Jackley established a million-dollar enterprise almost by accident … and how consumer advocate Ralph Nader would address the current economic crisis. The Honors Seminar Series is available for purchase on DVD and via web download. Subscribe now by visiting http://www.ptk.org/honors/seminars/info/subscribe/
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RECYCLEMANIA COMPETITION GEARS UP FOR 2010

Phi Theta Kappa chapter leaders are invited to sponsor RecycleMania on their college campuses, as part of Operation Green: Improving Our Communities, the Society’s International Service Program partnership with Keep America Beautiful.

RecycleMania is a 10-week recycling competition each spring that challenges colleges to see who can out-recycle the others. Schools measure and report their recycling weights and are in turn ranked against rival campuses each week from mid-January through the end of March. RecycleMania gives student leaders an opportunity to raise awareness of recycling on campus while earning recognition for their institutions.

Visit the RecycleMania website at http://recyclemaniacs.org/Index.htm for more information.
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FORMER INTERNATIONAL OFFICER SHARES AMERICAN STORY

Former International Officer Mahmedein Mahmedein, who came to the United States from Darfur, Sudan, as a teenager, shares his “real American story” on a website promoting national unity.

Hear his story and see related photos, many involving Phi Theta Kappa, on the Real American Stories website, http://www.realamericanstories.com/mahmedein-mahmedein/?curpage=1

Mahmedein served as 2007-2008 International Vice President for Division III while attending St. Louis Community College in Missouri. He is continuing his studies at Washington University in St. Louis.
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ADVISORS, PLEASE COMPLETE OUR EDUCATION SURVEY

Advisors, your invaluable role in shaping future leaders continues to make an impact in the lives of your students and in your community. Please complete our online survey regarding advisor education and chapter officer education to help us develop strategies to assist you and to ensure the highest level of The Phi Theta Kappa Experience to chapter leaders - the survey can be found at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=1mXhohY0Ejveqc6Oa00Y1w_3d_3d

Your ideas and information on any training you may provide are very important to us. Thanks in advance for your help and feedback!
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OFFICERS: READ A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM YOUR INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT AND OFFICER TEAM

Chapter and regional officers: visit the following link to read an important message from International President Edgar Romero and your 2009-2010 International Officer Team - http://www.ptk.org/blogs/iob/

The Officers are sharing their goals and vision with you. Read the message on the International Officers blog and post your response today!
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MONSTERCOLLEGE CAN HELP YOU FIND YOUR DREAM JOB

Looking for an internship or an entry-level job? MonsterCollege is a new online community dedicated to helping college students and recent grads find the perfect job. Join and get started.

Read more at http://www.ptk.org/breakingnews/currentbn1.htm
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CHAPTER CHARTERED AT CHIPPEWA VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE

A new chapter has been chartered at Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Fifty-four Chippewa Valley Technical College students were inducted as charter members in a ceremony held on the campus on October 21. Linda Tetzlaff, Minn-Wi-Kota Regional Coordinator, served as the Phi Theta Kappa headquarters representative for the chartering ceremony. Alisa Hoepner, Student Life Specialist, and Tammy Stone, Communications Skills Instructor, will serve as advisors for the new Beta Rho Omega Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa.
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PHI THETA KAPPA CHARTERED AT OXNARD COLLEGE

A chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society has been chartered at Oxnard College in California.

Fifty-three Oxnard College students were inducted as charter members in a ceremony held on the campus on October 21. Barb Murray, Chapter Relations Manager, served as the Phi Theta Kappa headquarters representative for the chartering ceremony. Carolyn Dorrance, History/Political Science Instructor and Loraine Buckley, Biological Sciences Instructor, will serve as advisors for the new Beta Rho Tau Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa.
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NEW ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS ANNOUNCED

We are excited to announce two new University-Based Alumni Associations!

University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee chartered this fall with 21 new members. Student Affairs Coordinator Anne Dobson (adobson@sar.usf.edu) will serve as the advisor, and Michelle Reynolds (mcreynolds2@gmail.com) of Nu Zeta chapter at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota will serve as the charter president.

Xi of Texas at the University of Texas - Tyler, was re-chartered during the Texas Leadership Conference last weekend. Advisors will be Ona Tolliver (Ona_Tolliver@uttyler.edu), Director of Student Life and Leadership, and Alpha Omicron at Tyler Junior College alumna Sarah Bowdin (SBowdin@uttyler.edu), Director of Admissions. Big thanks are due to Gigi Delk (GDEL@tjc.edu) for all her help over the past two years to make this happen.

Pictures of the Xi of Texas chartering can be viewed online at http://www.ptk.org/images/breakingnews/texas_chartering_ceremony.jpg

Please feel free to send an email welcoming and thanking those involved.
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NEW MICHIGAN COORDINATOR ANNOUNCED

Kari Kahler has recently been selected to serve as the Regional Coordinator for Phi Theta Kappa's Michigan Region. Kari replaces Tom Obee, who has served as the Michigan Regional Coordinator since 1997.

Kari has served as advisor of the Alpha Rho Pi Chapter at Northwestern Michigan College since 1997, and has served as Acting Regional Coordinator since July.
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LEARN ABOUT PERKS OFFERED BY TOP EMPLOYERS

Interested in how the nation’s best workplaces keep their employees happy? Or what is required for a career in the patent industry? Get Connected and visit Phi Theta Kappa’s Career Resource Center at https://www.ptk.org/getconnected/
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DONATE TO THE RED CROSS TO HELP TSUNAMI VICTIMS IN AMERICAN SAMOA

American Samoa, home to Phi Theta Kappa’s oldest chapter in the South Pacific, was devastated by an earthquake-triggered tsunami on September 29. Phi Theta Kappa chapters wishing to help their fellow members in American Samoa may donate to the American Red Cross by calling 1.800.733.2767 or visiting the Red Cross website at http://www.redcross.org/

James Sutherland, longtime Phi Theta Kappa advisor in American Samoa, reports that the college was not damaged. The Alpha Epsilon Mu Chapter was chartered at American Samoa Community College in 1979.
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32 PHI THETA KAPPA MEMBERS RECEIVE JEANNETTE RANKIN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

Thirty-two Phi Theta Kappa members have received scholarships from the Jeannette Rankin Foundation for 2009.

The Jeannette Rankin Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for, and awarding grants to, low-income women, age 35 and older. Each year the Jeannette Rankin Foundation awards grants to low-income women who have a vision of how their education will benefit themselves, their families, and their communities. Grants are for $2,000, and are typically distributed through the financial aid office, but are not restricted to tuition expenses. Award money can be used for books, supplies, transportation, childcare, or other expenses that will help the recipient achieve her educational goals. Selection is competitive, which means that meeting the eligibility requirements does not guarantee the receipt of a grant.

Phi Theta Kappa members to receive 2009 Jeannette Rankin Scholarships include:

Sherri Allen, New York, Utica College (Jefferson Community College)

Tammy Andrach, California, Santa Barbara City College

Rose Bahr, Oregon, Southern Oregon University (Rogue Community College)

Mary Brooks, Massachusetts, Berkshire Community College

Robin Burris, South Carolina, Trident Technical College

Trina Butler, Texas, Kaplan University (Richland College)

Tara Cooper, Arizona, Arizona State University West (Paradise Valley Community
College)

Melissa Costello, Ohio, University of Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati Batavia Campus)

Georgina Courtney, Texas, Texas State University - San Marco (San Antonio College)

Teresa Dehning, Iowa, Northeast Iowa Community College

Nicole Doran, Oregon, Rogue Community College

Connie Granderson, Virginia, Longwood University (Patrick Henry Community College)

Connie Halter, Arkansas, University of Central Arkansas (Pulaski Technical College)

Devorah Hayman, Arizona, South Mountain Community College

Joan Hunt, Nevada, Truckee Meadows Community College

Cheryl Jackson, Tennessee, Cleveland State Community College

Hillora Lang, North Carolina, Cape Fear Community College

Naomi Lawson, Tennessee, Pellissippi State Community College

Cheryl Lewis, New York, Genesee Community College

K. Lievers, Colorado, Colorado State University - Pueblo, (Pueblo Community College)

Pamela Lindsey, Kentucky, Owensboro Community & Technical College

Shauna McElroy, California, Folsom Lake College

Denice Neumann, Montana, University of Great Falls (Montana State University - Great Falls)

Julie Mertes, Oregon, Portland State University (Mt. Hood Community College)

Carmen Ortiz, Nevada, Truckee Meadows Community College

Kelly Ralph, Oregon, Portland State University (Portland Community College)

Nilea Rohrer-Parvin, Texas, Austin Community College

Georgette Snell, California, Sacramento City College

Kimberly Snyder, Colorado, University of Northern Colorado (Morgan Community
College)

Christina Stanton, Kansas, Butler Community College

Amanda Star, Illinois, DePaul University (Harry S. Truman College)

Suzanne Zwecker, New York, Rochester Institute of Technology (SUNY Finger Lakes Community College)

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi, is the largest honor society in higher education with 1,250 chapters on college campuses in all 50 of the United States, Canada, Germany, the Republic of Palau, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the British Virgin Islands, the United Arab Emirates and U.S. territorial possessions. More than two million students have been inducted since its founding in 1918, with approximately 100,000 students inducted annually.
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NEW TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

Today, we have the pleasure of announcing two new transfer scholarship opportunities. The University of Texas at Dallas and Concordia University in Nebraska now offer transfer scholarships for Phi Theta Kappa members. For further information about these transfer scholarships and many others, visit CollegeFish.org at www.collegefish.org.
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PLANNING TO TRANSFER? ENROLL IN COLLEGEFISH.ORG

If you are planning to transfer, check out CollegeFish.org, Phi Theta Kappa’s free transfer planning program. You’ll have access to listings of hundreds of transfer scholarships for members only, and you can search for colleges that meet your transfer needs. CollegeFish.org is also used by four-year colleges and universities to recruit transfer students. If you don’t know your password, go to CollegeFish.org - click on the login button and follow the instructions.
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SHARE YOUR PHI THETA KAPPA EXPERIENCE!

Tell us about your Phi Theta Kappa Experience! We invite you to send the following information: your name, chapter and college, your city and state, and a short quote (50 words maximum) about the impact Phi Theta Kappa has made on your life, with a head-and-shoulders photo, high resolution, 300 dpi, 2 inches by 2-1/2 inches. Photos and information will be used to spotlight members on the Phi Theta Kappa website. Email your photos and information to the Golden Key at goldenkey@ptk.org .
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TAKE THE HONORS CASE STUDY CHALLENGE:

Take the Honors Case Study Challenge and compete for cash awards and national recognition. Articles appearing in the print edition of USA TODAY from July 6, 2009, through February 19, 2010, may be used to create a case study based on issues relating to the current Honors Study Topic. The submission deadline is February 26, 2010. Four cash prizes of $500 each will be presented at the 2010 Convention; and the winning case studies will be published on the USA TODAY Collegiate website. Learn more by visiting http://www.ptk.org/honors/casechall/
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NEW TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS ANNOUNCED!

We have the pleasure of announcing two new scholarship opportunities for Phi Theta Kappa members!
Morrisville State College in Morrisville, NY is now offering two full tuition scholarships and Newberry College in Newberry, SC is offering one full tuition and fees scholarship. For further information about these transfer scholarship and many others, please visit www.collegefish.org
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ADVISORS: PURCHASE LEADERSHIP TEXTBOOKS AT A DISCOUNT

Advisors: Take advantage of a special offer to purchase the Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies textbook for your chapter officer team at a 30 percent discount. Place orders for Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies: A Humanities Approach at Recognitions Online and enter the discount code LEADADV. This offer is limited to purchase of 12 textbooks only. The discount is not applicable to prior purchases and is not available to bookstores, but is intended for chapter use only. Visit the Leadership Development website for ideas on using the textbook to benefit your officer team and chapter. Watch for information on 2010 Certification Sessions to qualify instructors to teach the Leadership Development Studies course, coming soon.

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FIND RESOURCES FOR REGIONAL MEETINGS

Advisors and officers, if your chapter will be hosting a regional meeting this year, visit the Regional Meetings website for comprehensive meeting planning resources. This online guide features sample agendas, tips on securing speakers and planning special events, and provides detailed instructions for negotiating with hotels and caterers to aid you and your Regional Coordinator and regional officers in planning successful regional meetings. Phi Theta Kappa has also established a Speakers Bureau, comprised of Headquarters staff members and International Officers who can discuss The Phi Theta Kappa Experience and all program changes and enhancements at your meeting. Contact your Regional Coordinator to coordinate Speakers Bureau Requests.
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