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The Golden Key
A newsletter for chapter advisors, chapter officers, and
regional officers.
December 2003
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Run For Regional and International Office
Ready to take your
leadership skills to the next level? Consider campaigning for regional or
international office.
Regional Office
Regional officers are critical to helping a region set and accomplish goals.
Depending on the region, officer's responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Planning regional projects
- Presiding at regional meetings
- Speaking at chapter inductions
- Communicating with chapter officers
- Encouraging chapters to participate in
Phi Theta Kappa programs
- Serving as a resource for chapters
In exchange for these responsibilities,
regional officers receive the following benefits:
- Opportunity to attend the Regional Officer Academy at
International Convention
- Opportunity to attend a summer orientation program at the Society's
Center for Excellence
- Complimentary Chapter Resource Packet
- Complimentary subscription to the Golden Key Newsletter and other important
mailings from Headquarters
- Opportunity to travel throughout the region
- Opportunity to be nominated for the International Distinguished Regional
Officer Award
- Some regions also provide traveling funds to
the International Convention and/or the International Honors
Institute.
International Office
At the 86th International Convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota, chapter voting
delegates will elect five new International Officers: International President,
Division I Vice President, Division II Vice President, Division III Vice
President and Division IV Vice President.
International Office is the highest position of student leadership in Phi
Theta Kappa. International Officers preside at the International Convention
and the International Honors Institute, present speeches and workshops at
Society regional conferences and work closely with chapters in their division
to promote the programs and goals of Phi Theta Kappa.
Serving as an International Officer is a serious commitment, which comes with
many responsibilities; however, the rewards are many. In addition to the personal
and professional development skills gained, International Officers also receive
numerous tangible benefits, including:
- A $2,000 scholarship and the International Officer pearl-accented lapel pin
upon successful completion of their term in office
- A $1,000 stipend to help cover personal officer-related expenses during their
year in office
- Travel and accommodation expenses to
participate in all Headquarters-approved travel to regional conferences,
International Convention and the International Honors Institute
If you're interested in Regional Office,
you should:
- Share your interest with your chapter advisor
- Contact your Regional Coordinator for eligibility requirements
- Seek out the current regional officers to get
their input
If you're interested in International Office,
you should:
- Request an application in writing to Jennifer Stanford at
jennifer.stanford@ptk.org
, fax 912.898.4518, or
Phi Theta Kappa Center for
Excellence
1625 Eastover Drive
Jackson, MS 39211
Please include your name, mailing address, email address, daytime telephone number,
chapter, college, and the office you plan to seek.
- Send your request before February 13, 2004.
- Complete your application and return it to Headquarters by
February 20, 2004.
- Please note: International Officer candidates
must be exclusively enrolled at a two-year college during the time of
the campaign and during their one- term in office, if elected.
2004 Campaign Events
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