Phi Theta Kappa 101: From Beginning to Success

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Phi Theta Kappa 101 From Beginning to Success!

• Presented by
• Dr. Tommy Thompson,
• Texas Region District 2 Coordinator
• Candace Eldridge,
• Texas Region Alumni Coordinator
• And Alpha Zeta Omicron

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Name of Society and Other Info

• The Name of our Society is Phi Theta Kappa (FQK).
  The Greek words represented by these letters are
  phronimon (Phi), thumos (Theta), and katharotes
  (Kappa) meaning wisdom, aspiration, and purity.
• We are Greek named for the organization and
  chapter names. PhiF ThetaQ KappaK. When you
  abbreviate it to PTK, the name of the
  organization becomes RhoP TauT and KappaK (Rho
  Tau Kappa). The ONLY exception to the PTK
  abbreviation is the website. We are not known as
  Phis, Thetas, or Kappans. We are Phi Theta
  Kappans. (yes, you must use the full name here.
• The Colors of our Society are blue and gold.
• 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-
  demonstration..

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Hierarchy of Phi Theta Kappa

• International Level
• Regional Level
• District Level
• Chapter Level
• Alumni Level

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Regional Alignment

• The Texas Region is located in Division II.

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Celebrating Leaders!

• Phi Theta Kappa International Headquarters
• Rod Risley, Executive Director
• Ellen Carmody Roster, Associate Executive
  Director
• Phi Theta Kappa Texas Region
• Dr. Mary Hood, Texas Regional Coordinator
• Katie Bierschenk, Regional President
• Sylvia Sandoval, District I Vice President
• Rochelle Baker, District II Vice President
• Don Stryker, District III Vice President
• Kaye Slay, District IV Vice President
• Michael Dorsey, District V Vice President

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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.
• Golden Key Pin
• Officer Pins
• Medallions
• Graduation Regalia
• Purchased pins
• When are they appropriate to wear? What is
  appropriate to wear?

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Hallmarks of Phi Theta Kappa

• Scholarship
• Leadership
• Service
• Fellowship

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Phi Theta Kappa Founders Day!

• November 19th
• Phi Theta Kappa observes its birthday on Founders
  Day, November 19th. Phi Theta Kappa was founded
  in 1918 by presidents of two-year colleges in
  Missouri. The founders were seeking to recognize
  scholastic achievement by their students, and to
  establish a common purpose and standard for
  honors organizations on their different campuses.
  The founders chose to model their new Society
  after the prestigious senior honor society, Phi
  Beta Kappa. The name Phi Theta Kappa was taken
  from the initial letters of the three Greek words
  meaning wisdom,
• aspiration, and purity.

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Scholarship Opportunities

• Primary sources to find Phi Theta Kappa
  scholarships is Get Connected and the
  e-scholarship directory found on the Phi Theta
  Kappa International Website (http//www.ptk.org)!
  Another website for scholarships is
  http//www.fastweb.com.
• Other scholarship opportunities
• STARS Scholarship
• All USA Academic Team Program
• New Century Scholar
• Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
• Guistwhite Scholarships
• Leaders of Promise Scholarships
• National Deans List
• The Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer
  Scholarships
• Nota Bene
• On-Line Scholarship/ collegefish.org

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Five Star Program

• The Five Star Chapter Development Program is, in
  effect,
• a chapter business plan.
• It will help your chapter set realistic goals and
  achieve those goals within a given time frame.
• It will help you work together as a team.
• It helps delegate responsibilities as well as
  implementing and following through on tasks.

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Recognition Opportunities and Hallmark Awards

• Honoring the Best!
• Chapters Scholarship, Leadership, Service, Most
  Improved Chapter (Regional only), Distinguished
  Chapter (International only), Continued
  Excellence (International only),
• Members/ Individuals Outstanding Chapter
  President/ Distinguished Chapter President,
  Distinguished Service/ Distinguished Member,
  Texas Hall of Honor for Members (Regional only)
• Advisors Outstanding Advisor (Regional only),
  Pinnacle Award for Continued Excellence (Regional
  only), Texas Hall of Honor for Outstanding
  Advisors (Regional Only), Paragon Award for New
  Advisors (International only), Robert Giles
  Distinguished Advisor Award (International only),
  Advisor Continued Excellence Award (International
  only)
• Administrators Texas Hall of Honor for
  Outstanding College Presidents/ Shirley B. Gordon
  Award of Distinction, Michael Bennett Lifetime
  Achievement Award (International only)
• Regions Distinguished Regional Coordinator,
  Distinguished Regional Officer, Distinguished
  Region, Regional Milestone (Each of these is an
  International only award.)
• Alumni Texas Hall of Honor for Outstanding
  Alumni (Regional only), Alumni Association Award
  of Merit
• (International only)
• Other Tejas Award/ Friend of Texas Award
  (Regional only), Outstanding Yearbook (Regional
  only)
• Please note, some are listed Regional title then
  International title for the Awards if they are
  the same award with a different name.

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Phi Theta Kappa Constitution and By-Laws

• You need to be familiar with the following
• 1. Phi Theta Kappa Constitution and By-Laws
• www.ptk.org/supplies/constit.htm
• 2. Texas Region By-Laws
• www.txptk.org/handbook/handbook.htm
• 3. Chapter By-Laws

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Learn Your Office and Make It Your Own

• Be sure you follow your Chapter by-laws as to the
  duties of your office.

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Chat Rooms and Web Addresses

• Texas Region- Officer Chat Room
• http//www.txptk.org/chat.html
• International- Officer Chat Room
• http//www.forums.ptk.org/chapoff
• List of helpful addresses for Phi Theta Kappa
  programs

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Putting It All Together

• First and Foremost Know the by-laws for your
  chapter!
• Second Learn the duties of your office.
• Third Make your office your own.
• Fourth Know your college system.
• Last Use your five star program to put it
  together.

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Programs

• This section covers the basic programs of Phi
  Theta Kappa. It is designed to get you familiar
  with the programs and how they work. They will
  also give you suggestions on implementation of
  these programs on your campus. This section will
  give you the basic tools you will need to
  succeed.

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