Celebrate Phi Theta Kappa's Birthday During "Good as Gold Week," Founders Day
Celebrate Phi Theta Kappa's 89th anniversary and put your chapter in the
campus spotlight by planning activities for "Good as Gold Week," November
12-16. Energize your chapter, build team spirit, build awareness on campus
and explore the Society's mission in a week of special events leading up
to Phi Theta Kappa Founders
Day, November 19.
During "Good as Gold Week," chapters
across the Society are invited to schedule programs based on the following
daily themes:
Monday, November 12: Show Your Appreciation
Use
this day to recognize your chapter advisors, college administrators,
faculty and staff for supporting your chapter, Phi Theta Kappa's mission,
and your college. Suggested activities include an Appreciation Tea, small
gift or Honorary Member Induction for one special chapter supporter. Distribute
copies of the Faculty
Awareness Flyer as an introduction to the Society.
Tuesday,
November 13: Encourage Scholarship
Recognizing scholars
is Phi Theta Kappa's mission. To provide opportunities for intellectual
growth, invite your entire campus to view the final Honors
Satellite Seminar, American Theocracy: Politics, Radical
Religion, Oil, and Borrowed Money in the 21st Century, with presenter
Kevin Phillips, known as the "modern Thomas Paine."
Wednesday,
November 14: Serve Your Community
Providing opportunities
to give back through the International
Service Program is part of Phi Theta Kappa's mission. Watch the
International Convention
website for information on the 2008 International Convention
Service Project. In keeping with the Convention theme, the International
Officers are challenging chapters to "Imagine a World" where everyone
takes responsibility for cleaning up their carbon footprints. Coming
soon - information on how your chapter can help!
Thursday,
November 15: Advance Education
Phi Theta Kappa develops
scholarships for members enrolled in associate and baccalaureate degree
programs. To promote these opportunities, host a college fair on your campus,
highlighting four-year institutions offering Phi Theta Kappa transfer
scholarships. Set up a special table offering information about
Society membership
benefits and other Phi Theta Kappa scholarships, including the
Guistwhite Scholars,
Leaders
of Promise and the All-USA
Academic Team and All-State
Team programs.
Friday, November 16: Develop Leadership
Promoting
leadership development is a key component of Phi Theta Kappa's mission.
Create opportunities by organizing a leadership development workshop
for all club and organization officers on your campus. Invite a certified
Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies instructor to facilitate
or utilize Phi Theta Kappa's online
resources to plan the event.
Let the Celebration
Begin!
On Monday, November 19, join in one of the Society's
oldest traditions by celebrating Founders
Day. Host a party in a high-traffic area on campus, and decorate
with a Phi Theta Kappa banner, chapter photos, and blue and gold balloons.
Advertise your plans and appoint an event photographer. Invite all members
to wear their Phi Theta Kappa pins and/or shirts for the day. Have Member
Benefit Brochures available for students who are interested in membership,
and remember - nothing will attract a crowd like free birthday cake for everyone!
"Good as Gold Week" Specials
All members
may shop Recognitions
Online November 12-16 and receive a 10 percent discount by using
the promotional code GGW07 when placing orders. (Only one promotional
code is allowed per order. This promotional code is not applicable on previously
placed orders.)
Chapters subscribing to the 2007 Honors Satellite
Seminars will be entered in a random drawing for a free 2008 subscription.
The winner will be announced during the November 13 live broadcast.
Email
your best Founders Day pictures to Graphic/Printing Specialist Jason
Quick by November 30 and you may see yourselves in a future Phi Theta
Kappa print or web publication! Each chapter may submit up to three high-resolution
digital photos. Include "Founders Day" in the subject line and provide
your chapter and college name and a description of the event pictured.
