Gamma Lambda Chapter

Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS

MS/LA Region
The Mississippi/Louisiana Region has 39 chapters in the states of Louisiana and Mississippi. The Mississippi Region was the recipient of a Regional Milestone Award at the 2001 International Convention in Denver, Colorado.

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Gamma Lambda Chapter reported 96 members this year. This chapter reported 112 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 05/15/1936

Bylaws Accepted: 05/07/2002


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
Kristi Sather-Smith

501 East Main Street
Raymond, MS 39154
601.857.3663

Advisors:
Monette Callaway-Ezell
Stacey Duke
Reba Harrell
Debbie McCollum
Marvin Moak
Johanna Williams

Chapter President
Matthew Matranga

Chapter Officers:
Jana Mertens, Vice President of Leadership
Lydia Nettle, Vice President of Scholarship
Lawrence Storey, Vice President of Service

College President:
Clyde Muse

Chapter Administrator:
Kristi Sather-Smith

Regional Coordinator:
Amy Wolgamott

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Achievements

Hallmark Awards honor individual, chapter and region accomplishments in the disciplines of the Society's four Hallmarks: Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Fellowship. Gamma Lambda Chapter participated in 2008.

Chapter Awards

Scholarship Hallmark in 2008
Leadership Hallmark in 2008
Distinguished Chapter in 2008
Top 100 Chapter in 2008

Individual Award

Kim Watson in 2008

Advisor Award

Reba Harrell in 2008


The Five Star Chapter Development Program

The Five Star Chapter Development Program was designed to provide every chapter a step-by-step guide to optimizing the benefits and programs offered by Phi Theta Kappa.

Your chapter's last achieved level was the 5 star. Your achievement goal was the 5 star.

Your chapter's last five star participation was in 2007.


Your Regional Awards - Each of Phi Theta Kappa's 29 Regions sponsors an annual awards program, honoring outstanding chapters, members and advisors within the region.

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Offices

Regional Office

Lawrence Storey, Central District Representative


Scholarships

All-USA Academic Teams for Community Colleges recognize scholarly achievements and leadership accomplishments of students enrolled in community, technical and junior colleges.

2008 Chapter Team Member
Kimberly Watson
2008 Chapter Team Nominees
Janet Koester
Kimberly Watson

New Century ScholarsThe Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, the American Association of Community Colleges and Phi Theta Kappa are pleased to announce New Century Scholars, an additional scholarship and national recognition opportunity available only to students nominated to the All-USA Academic Team. The highest scoring All-USA applicant from each of the 50 states will be named a New Century Scholar. Each New Century Scholar will receive a $2,000 scholarship.

Guistwhite Scholar ProgramGuistwhite Scholar Program, a merit-based program, enhances Phi Theta Kappa members' attainment of baccalaureate degrees and serves to recognize the scholarly achievements of Phi Theta Kappa members.

Leaders of PromiseLeaders of Promise provides new Phi Theta Kappa members with financial resources to help defray educational expenses while enrolled in a two-year college in order to develop leadership potential through participation in Society programs.
2008 Leaders of Promise Scholarship Recipient
Jana Mertens

All State Academic Teams are co-sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa, two-year college presidents, and community college state associations. Students nominated to the All-USA Academic Team are automatically named to the All-State Academic Team. Ranking on the All-State team is determined by the student score in the national competition.
2008 Chapter Team Members
Kimberly Watson, Team 1
Janet Koester, Team 2

The Pinnacle AwardThe Pinnacle Award is a membership enhancement program that rewards both chapters and regions with scholarship stipends, in recognition of their success in recruitment of new members.

Your chapter has enrolled in the Program this year and must report 124 members.
Your chapter has already reported 96 members to date.


Local Scholarships are available for you at these institutions in your state:

Alcorn State University
Belhaven College
Blue Mountain College
Delta State University
Jackson State University
Millsaps College
Mississippi College
Mississippi State University
Mississippi University for Women
Mississippi Valley State University
University of Mississippi
University of Southern Mississippi
William Carey College

For more detailed information on these scholarship opportunities, visit the eScholarship Directory.

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Programs

Project Grad uation - Feed a Body. Feed a Mind. Project Graduation encourages graduating students and their invited guests to bring children's books and non-perishable food items to their commencement ceremonies.

No participation reported.


The Community College Readership Program The Community College Readership Program will provide newspapers to colleges and their students. By participating in the Readership Program, Phi Theta Kappa chapters can provide a healthy supplement to the education of community college students.

No participation reported.


Keep America Beautiful Keep America Beautiful is collaborating with Phi Theta Kappa for the International Service Program, Operation Green: Improving Our Communities. The program focuses on Awareness, Recycling, Beautification and Clean Communities.

Gamma Lambda Chapter's Areas of Focus for Operation Green
Education
Recycling
Beautification
Clean Community
Gamma Lambda Chapter is participating in the International Service Program.


Gold, Gods, and Glory: The Global Dynamics of Power The Honors Study Topic, Gold, Gods, and Glory: The Global Dynamics of Power, brings important, current issues to the fore and encourages Phi Theta Kappa members to examine how these issues affect their lives. Participation reported is based on a chapter's subscription to the Honors Satellite Seminar Series or attendance at the International Honors Institute.

Gamma Lambda Chapter attended Honors Institute previously.
Gamma Lambda Chapter participated in Satellite Seminars this year.


Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Programs seeks to build and equip the next generation of our nation's leaders at the grassroots level.

Local Certified Faculty of Leadership Development Programs
Carlotta Brown, Hinds Community College
Monette Callaway-Ezell, Hinds Community College
Stacey Duke, Hinds Community College
Debbie McCollum, Hinds Community College
Gail Muse, Hinds Community College
Kristi Sather-Smith, Hinds Community College
Local Colleges that have participated in the Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Certification Seminars
Coahoma Community College
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
East Central Community College
East Miss. Comm. College-Golden Triangle
East Mississippi Community College
Hinds Community College
Holmes Community College
Itawamba Community College
Jones County Junior College
Mary Holmes College
Meridian Community College
Mississippi Delta Community College
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Mississippi State University
Northeast Mississippi Community College
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Pearl River Community College
Southwest Mississippi Community College
Wood College

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Last updated on 4 SEP 2008 at 21:7:50.





New Members in 2007
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Chapter Programs
- Keep America Beautiful
- Hallmark Awards Program
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Scholarships
- Scholarship Listing
- eScholarship Directory
- All-USA Academic Teams
- Guistwhite Scholar Program
- Leaders of Promise
- All-State Academic Teams
- Contact Scholarship Programs


Find Scholarship Opportunities at these Senior Institutions


The Pinnacle Award
- The Pinnacle Award
- Contact Pinnacle


Five Star Chapter Development Program
- Five Star Chapter Development Program
- Contact Five Star Program


Project Graduation - Feed a Body, Feed a Mind.
Project Graduation
- Project Graduation
- Contact Project Graduation

Honors Programs
- Satellite Seminars
- Honors Programs
- Honors Institute
- Contact Honors Programs


Leadership Development Programs
- Leadership Development Programs
- Contact Leadership Programs


Officer Resources
- Officer Corner
- Contact Officer Corner


Advisor Resources
- Advisor Corner
- Contact Advisor Services Coordinator


Regional Resources
- Regions Directory
- Regional Awards
- Contact Regional Programs


Your Regional Community


Regional Meetings

Regional Leadership Conference
09/12/2008-09/13/2008

Host(s): Nu Upsilon   
HQ Rep(s): Garon Tate, Chapter Relations Manager


Alumni Resources
- Alumni
- Phi Theta Kappa Foundation
- Contact Alumni Office


Your State's Alumni Associations

University of Mississippi
Gamma of Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi
Alpha of Mississippi

Mississippi University for Women
Epsilon of Mississippi

Mississippi College
MS College Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Assoc.

East Central Community College
Theta Xi Alumni Association

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State Phi Theta Kappa Alumni

Millsaps College
Millsaps Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Assoc.