Tips for Planning Hallmark Award Programs
Developing a slate of activities that introduce members to the Society's Hallmarks begins with planning and an understanding of a few Hallmark buzzwords. Start with these fundamental guidelines and finish with competitive level programs that make a difference.
Start with Comprehensive Programs
Comprehensive programs are well-rounded programs that include activities within the
chapter, on campus, in the community and on the regional level. By taking your
programs beyond the comforts of your own chapter, you have an opportunity to meet
new people, uncover new ideas and share the spirit of Phi Theta Kappa with a variety
of people.
Start with Double Duty
When planning your activities, remember that one activity can address many
Hallmarks. For example, your chapter can subscribe to Phi Theta Kappa's
Honors Study Topic Satellite Seminars and
invite local high school students to join you for the broadcast and discussion to
follow. With one activity, you have incorporated the Hallmarks of Scholarship and
Fellowship and received double mileage from one event.
Start With Scholarship
Activities designed to implement the Scholarship Hallmark should focus on the
Honors Study Topic. In addition to incorporating the
Honors Study Topic, Scholarship activities should also promote scholarship for
students and faculty. The Honors Study Topic should figure prominently into your
chapter's comprehensive Scholarship program.
Start With Leadership
Activities designed to implement the Leadership Hallmark should create opportunities
for the development of leadership skills for members, officers, fellow students and
members of the community. Chapters should also design activities that will allow
them opportunities to assume leadership roles within the Society, the college and
the community.
Start With Service
Service hallmark activities should center on the International Service Program. Additional
activities include those that provide service to the college or community and
activities that stress to others the value and need of providing service. The
International Service Program should figure prominently into your chapter's
comprehensive Service program.
Start With Fellowship
Fellowship activities should promote chapter development among inactive chapters,
facilitate communication between chapters, and provide opportunities for chapters to
gather together and discuss chapter programs. Fellowship activities also include
those that develop campus and regional unity or showcase the chapter as a
participant in the college and community. The best fellowship program offers a
balance of social and scholarly events.
Finish Big With Success
Follow these guidelines in planning your chapter's Hallmark events and you are
guaranteed a big finish. You can take pride in the difference your chapter has made
on the chapter, college, community and regional levels. You may even be surprised
with a Hallmark Award at the International Convention!
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