Phase 3: Chartering

Phase 1: Inquiry | Phase 2: Orientation | Phase 3: Chartering | Phase 4: Post Chartering


*Provide potential chartering dates and times to Phi Theta Kappa contact.
A Phi Theta Kappa representative will present the chapter's official charter and plaque at your chapter's chartering ceremony. By submitting your potential dates and times at least three weeks in advance your chapter is ensured to have a Headquarters chartering representative attend the official chartering ceremony.

*Report new members.
All new members should be reported to Phi Theta Kappa through Personal Assistant Manager (PAM). Chapters must have a minimum of 10 members to charter. After being reported, members receive a membership packet containing their certificate, Golden Key pin, Membership Benefits and Scholarship Guide, and a Recognitions catalog. If you require assistance when reporting members, please contact Phi Theta Kappa User Support at 800.946.9995 ext. 3561.

*Mail chartering ceremony invitations to new members.
Create and mail invitations to the chartering ceremony to all new members. It is also beneficial to invite college administration and faculty to celebrate the foundation of your Phi Theta Kappa chapter.

*Set Five Star Chapter Development goal.
We want your chapter to begin on the right foot by setting a goal. The Five Star Chapter Development Program guides each chapter through the process of becoming an active and engaged chapter. Conduct a chapter meeting prior to the chartering ceremony to set your goal for the year. For more information on the Five Star Chapter Development Program, visit the website or contact Regional Programs.

*Receive chartering materials.
Prior to your chartering ceremony, you will receive a packet containing your official charter, diploma seals, a transcript stamp, your chapter notebook, and chapter plaque.

*Conduct chartering ceremony.
The chartering ceremony is when your charter will be officially presented to your college president or campus CEO and your chapter's first members will be inducted. The Phi Theta Kappa representative will present the charter and serves as the guest speaker at the ceremony. Refer to Chapter 8 of the printed Chapter Resource Manual or online for complete guidelines and suggestions that will help you to prepare an impressive ceremony.

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