Beta Omicron Gamma Chapter

Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WA

Greater Northwest Region
The Greater Northwest Region has 52 chapters and the Greater Northwest Region Alumni Association in the states of Alaska, Northern Idaho, Montana and Washington, and the country of Canada. The region received a Regional Milestone Award at the 2001 International Conventon in Denver, CO

| Contacts | Achievements | Scholarships | Programs |

Beta Omicron Gamma Chapter reported 81 members this year. This chapter reported 70 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 12/01/2006

Bylaws Accepted: 03/14/2006


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
Kathleen Hathaway

4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
253.589.5610

Advisor:
Kathryn Smith

College President:
John Walstrum

Chapter Administrator:
Linda Wight

Regional Coordinator:
Jody Peterson

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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. Beta Omicron Gamma Chapter participated in 2008.

Individual Award

Michael Smith in 2008

Advisor Award

Kathleen Hathaway 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 2 star. Your achievement goal was the 3 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

Michael Smith, President


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 Nominees
Charity Gibson
Michael Smith

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.
2008 Chapter Team Members
Charity Gibson, Team 1
Michael Smith, Team 1

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 won a Pinnacle Scholarship Award last year.
Your chapter has enrolled in the Program this year and must report 77 members.
Your chapter has already reported 81 members to date.


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

Central Washington University
DeVry University
Eastern Washington University
Gonzaga University
Pacific Lutheran University
Saint Martin's University
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle University
University of Washington, Tacoma
Western Washington University
Whitworth 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.

Beta Omicron Gamma Chapter's Areas of Focus for Operation Green
Education
Recycling
Beautification
Clean Community
Beta Omicron Gamma 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.

Beta Omicron Gamma Chapter attended Honors Institute this year.
Beta Omicron Gamma 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
Kathleen Hathaway, Clover Park Technical College
Local Colleges that have participated in the Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Certification Seminars
Bellevue Community College
Big Bend Community College
Centralia College
Clark College
Clover Park Technical College
Columbia Basin College
Edmonds Community College
Grays Harbor College
Lower Columbia College
Olympic College
Peninsula College
Pierce College
Skagit Valley College
South Puget Sound Community College
Tacoma Community College
Wenatchee Valley College
Whatcom Community College

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Last updated on 2 OCT 2008 at 21:29:49.