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.