Phi Theta Kappa - Honor Society

Alpha Lambda Psi Chapter

Germanna Community College
Fredericksburg, VA

Virginia Region
The Virginia Region has 49 chapters and the Virginia Region Alumni Association in the states of Virginia and West Virginia. The Virginia Region was the recipient of a Regional Milestone Award at the 2007 International Convention in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Alpha Lambda Psi Chapter reported 138 members this year. This chapter reported 186 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 05/16/1986

Bylaws Accepted: 09/03/2009


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
Wendi Dass

10000 Germanna Point Dr.
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
540-834-1020

Advisors:
Harriett Leithiser
Barbara Taylor

Chapter President:
Catherine Knapp

Chapter Officers:
Tami Harris, Secretary
Erika Hilliard, Vice-President
Shonette Lloyd, Public Relations
Rosana Marzullo-Dove, Vice-President

College President:
David Sam

Regional Coordinator:
Michael Brown

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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. Alpha Lambda Psi Chapter participated in 2008.

Individual Award

Dr. Francis S. Turnage in 2007


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 is the 1 star. Your achievement goal is the 5 star.

Your chapter's last five star participation is in 2009.


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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Scholarships

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

2007 Chapter Team Nominee
Gloria Bingham

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.

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.
2007 Chapter Team Member
Gloria Bingham, 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 149 members.
Your chapter has already reported 138 members to date.


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

Averett University
Bridgewater College
DeVry University
George Mason University
Hollins University
Liberty University
Longwood University
Mary Baldwin College
Marymount University
Radford University
Randolph College
Regent University
Sweet Briar College
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Intermont College
Virginia Wesleyan 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.

Alpha Lambda Psi Chapter participated in 2008 and collected 42 cans and 37 books.


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.

Alpha Lambda Psi Chapter's Areas of Focus for Operation Green
Recycling
Beautification
Clean Community
Alpha Lambda Psi 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.

Alpha Lambda Psi Chapter participated in Satellite Seminars previously.


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

Local Colleges that have participated in the Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Certification Seminars
Blue Ridge Community College
Central Virginia Community College
Danville Community College
Eastern Shore Community College
Lord Fairfax Community College
Mountain Empire Community College
Paul D. Camp Community College
Richard Bland College
Southside Virginia Community College
Southwest Virginia Community College
Tidewater Community College
Wytheville Community College

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Last updated on 19 NOV 2009 at 21:47:22.