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TO: Alabama Region Phi Theta
Kappa Chapters
FROM: Carlee Jernigan (Alpha Eta Lambda) Regional
President
Hello Fellow Phi Theta Kappa Members!
I ‘m Carlee Jernigan, your 2012-2013 President for the
Alabama Region, and Vice President of Leadership for Alpha Eta Lambda, at
the Brewton campus of Jefferson Davis Community College.
I hope all of you who attended Regional Convention
enjoyed visiting with old and new Phi Theta Kappa friends from all over the
state, learning how to create even better chapter programs, and being
recognized for your hard work. Thanks and congratulations to every chapter
whose efforts made it possible for the Alabama Region to reach the goals we
set.
Now is the time for your chapter to set your Five Star
goals for the coming year. Phi Theta Kappa’s Five Star Chapter Development
Program is a really basic plan for your chapter to use when planning your
activities and projects. You can get more information on this and other
chapter programs at ptk.org (Quick Links; 5 Star Chapter Development Plan).
Once your chapter has submitted the initial online Goal Form at ptk.org, you
will be able to track your chapter’s progress toward earning a certificate
for the level achieved. Each chapter participating in the Five Star Program
will receive special recognition at our Regional Convention in the spring.
Please call on me or your District VP when you have questions about how we
can help you reach your goals.
We want this to be a fun and productive year for your
chapter, so if I or the other Regional Officers can assist you in any way
please send us an e-mail. Contact me or your District Vice President if you
need more information about how your chapter can develop its full potential.
Upcoming events:
⇒ 2012 Annual Convention
(Nashville,TN, April 12-14)
⇒ International Honors Institute (University of
Denver, Denver, CO, June 18-22)
⇒ District 3 Mock Chapter (July 13, Alabama
Southern CC)
⇒ District 1&2 Mock Chapter (July 27, Central
Alabama CC)
⇒Honors in Action Leadership Conference (4-H
Conference Center, Columbiana, Sept. 14-15)
As soon as you can, please email us (send to your
District Vice President with a copy to me) your chapter’s new officers and
their e-mail addresses, pictures of inductions and chapter events. We would
like to attend your future inductions, so send us the dates when you have
them. We would also like to post pictures and news of your chapter
activities on our Regional website, alptk.com so
please send these to us as often as you can, so we can all get to know each
other!
Sincerely,
Carlee
Carlee Jernigan
Alabama Regional President
Phi Theta Kappa
"The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa shall be to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa shall provide opportunity for the development of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas and ideals, for lively fellowship for scholars, and for stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence."
Phi Theta Kappa
Honoring Scholars----Building Servant-Leaders
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Regional Goals and Strategies
ONE: 70% of chapters participate in the Regional Honors in Action Project, SHARE (Servant-leaders Helping the Alabama Region to Excel).
Each chapter is asked to raise at least $250 for a scholarship fund benefitting Alabama tornado victims. Collaboration with other student groups and civic organizations is encouraged. All project participants will be recognized at the 2012 Regional Convention; a special award will be given to the chapter raising the most money. Make donation checks payable to Phi Theta Kappa, Alabama Region, Designate for: SHARE Project. Send checks and a brief description of how the chapter raised money to: Dr. Humphrey Lee, SHARE Project, 124 Wildwood Trail, Florence, AL 35630. Submission deadline: February 1, 2012.
TWO: 70% of chapters increase chapter membership by 10%.
Opportunities for other community groups
a. Conduct phone-a-thons one week prior to inductions to encourage membership acceptance.
b. Employ a meet-and-greet event (with refreshments) to encourage membership acceptance.
c. Hold a second-chance membership drive after induction.
d. Post on bulletin boards students who have been invited to join, and students who have joined.
e. Give membership benefit information on college website.
f. Show promotional video at freshmen orientations, Phi Theta Kappa meetings or other events.
THREE: 60% of chapters submit entries for the Hallmark Awards.
a. Chapters provide leadership development opportunities for college student leaders.
b. Chapters provide leadership development opportunities for high school students or other community groups.
FOUR: 70% of chapters represented at Regional and/or International events (2011 District Mock Chapter, Regional Honors in Action Leadership Conference, Regional Convention; 2011 Annual Convention, Honors Institute).
FIVE: 70% of chapters collaborate with other chapters, student organizations, and/or community partners for College Projects and Honors in Action Projects.
a. Chapters encouraged to develop chapter partnerships during District Mock Chapters and Honors in Action Leadership Conference
b. Personal contacts by Regional Officers to suggest and encourage collaboration.
SIX: 70% of chapters send chapter news and/or pictures (for Regional Website at least once per semester) to the District Regional Officer .
SEVEN: 60% of chapters reach at least level 3 in the 5 Star Chapter Development Program.
a. Display 5 Star Chapter Development Plan posters at chapter meetings or in the Phi Theta Kappa office area.
b. Advisor or Chapter President submits final update form for 5 Star before December 31, 2011.
EIGHT: 60% of chapters have officers and/or members enrolled in Competitive Edge program.
a. Advisors provide enrollment information and incentives to Chapter Officers.
b. Chapter Officers commit to participate in the program.
c. Chapter Officers send link to tutorial to members and provide information during meetings.
d. Recognize and reward participating students at Chapter events.
NINE: 70% of chapters participate in Community College Completion Corps program (C4).
a. Chapters make use of the C4 Toolkit materials received from Headquarters by Advisors.
b. Chapters hold a signing event on campus.
TEN: 70% of chapters publicize the Phi Theta Kappa Mission Statement.
a. Include Mission Statement on agenda and program at meetings and events.
b. Include Mission Statement on letters, emails and other written communications.
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