Phi Theta Kappa - Honor Society

Rho Zeta Chapter

Big Bend Community College
Moses Lake, 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 |

Rho Zeta Chapter reported 72 members this year. This chapter reported 82 members last calendar year.

Charter Date: 11/17/1967

Bylaws Accepted: 02/26/2009


Contacts

Contact Advisor:
Barbara Whitney

7662 Chanute St
Moses Lake, WA 98837-3299
509.793.2146

Advisor:
Stephen Matern

Chapter President:
Kathtrina Komlofske

Chapter Officers:
Inna Fedorchuk, Public Relations Secretary
John Shved, Recording Secretary

College President:
William Bonaudi

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. Rho Zeta Chapter participated in 2009.


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.

2009 Chapter Team Nominees
Ethan Crowell
Fabian Leyva

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.
2009 Chapter Team Members
Ethan Crowell, Team 1
Fabian Leyva, 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 has enrolled in the Program this year and must report 88 members.
Your chapter has already reported 72 members to date.


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

Bastyr University
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 University

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.

Rho Zeta Chapter participated in 2007 and collected 17 cans and 129 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.

Rho Zeta Chapter's Areas of Focus for Operation Green
Education
Recycling
Beautification
Clean Community
Rho Zeta 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.

No participation reported.


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
Dan Fortier, Big Bend Community College
Kim Jackson, Big Bend Community College
Local Colleges that have participated in the Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies Certification Seminars
Bellevue 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 19 NOV 2009 at 21:48:33.