Phi Theta Kappa Chapter Resource Manual

The Chapter Resource Manual contains resources and information for helping chapter advisors and presidents get started or maintain their roles as Phi Theta Kappa leaders. All chapter advisors and chapter presidents receive complimentary printed copies of the Chapter Resource Packet. To better serve advisors and officers, the Chapter Resource Manual has been added to the website in PDF format: Front Cover; Table of Contents, Getting Started section; Chapter Building section; Chapter Success section; Chapter Resources section; Back Cover. These files are large and may take a few minutes to load.

1. Getting Started
   • Intro to Phi Theta Kappa
     • Phi Theta Kappa’s Mission, History, & Structure
     • Resources at Your Fingertips
     • Chapter Officers Lead the Way
     • Welcoming New Members
     • Reach for the Stars
     • Focus on the Hallmarks
     • Recognizing Excellence through the Hallmark Awards Program
     • Planning Your Calendar
   • The Role of Advisors
     • Advisor Benefits and Opportunities
     • Minimum Advisor Duties
     • Avoid Advisor Burnout
     • Local Benefits for Advisors
   • The Role of Officers
     • Chapter Officer Responsibilities
     • Committee Leadership
     • Traditional Committees
     • Chapter Officer Resources
     • Chapter Officer Benefits
     • Working with Advisors
2. Chapter Building
   • The Invitation to Membership
     • Countdown to Induction Ceremony
   • Determining Eligibility
     • Provisional Membership
     • Honorary Membership
     • Frequently Asked Questions
   • New Member Orientation
     • Membership Campaign Resources
     • Chapter Resources DVD Tracks
     • Sample Orientation Agenda
   • The Induction Ceremony
     • Planning the Induction Ceremony
     • Sample Induction Format
     • Induction Ceremony Script
     • Ceremony Materials
   • Motivating Members
3. Chapter Success
   • Bylaws
     • Basic Elements of Strong Chapter Bylaws
   • Officer Orientation
     • Planning an Officer Orientation
     • Officer Orientation Agenda
   • Chapter Meetings
     • Parliamentary Procedure
     • Sample Meeting Agenda
   • Chapter Finances
     • Chapter Budgeting
     • Sample Chapter Budget
     • Successful Fundraising
     • Getting Donations
     • Fundraising Ideas
   • Administrative Support
     • International Assistance
   • Communications
     • Internal Communications
     • External Communications
     • Email Etiquette
4. Chapter Resources
   • Programs Overview
     • Phi Theta Kappa Hallmarks
     • Honors Programs
     • Civic Engagement Programs
     • Recognition Programs
     • Scholarship Programs
   • Phi Theta Kappa Regions
     • Regional Leadership
     • Regional Meetings
   • International Involvement
     • International Leadership
     • International Meetings