The Journey
A newsletter for chapter advisors, chapter officers, and
regional officers.
May 2001
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Phi Theta Kappa's Alumni Programs
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"Where Do I Go from Here?" The choice is yours, the opportunities are unlimited, and the time is now for you to become an active Phi Theta Kappa Alumnus. For
more information concerning your involvement in Phi Theta Kappa
Alumni Programs, contact Linda
Kay Myrick, Director of Development, 601.957.2241, |
What
is the purpose of the Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Association?
The
purpose of the Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Association
is to support and promote the people, programs and priorities of the Phi
Theta Kappa Society,
fostering and encouraging the communication and affiliation among all
alumni and friends.
These Alumni and
Friends make valuable contributions by
working with others who have shared in the Phi Theta Kappa experience.
Together the alumni and friends can help insure a bright future for a
new generation
of scholars and
leaders.
What
type of membership is available?
Alumni may choose to be: 1) A member at large of the International Alumni
Association. (There are no fees formembership in the International Alumni
Association.) 2) A member of a senior institution-based, community-based
or regional-based alumni association. 3) A member of more than one alumni
association. (For example, you may belong to the International ssociation,
a Regional Association and a local Alumni Association simultaneously.)
Where
can I find the Alumni Association closest to me?
Check the online directory of all alumni
associations on Phi Theta Kappa's official web site or you may
contact Denise Halbach
of the Development Department, 601.957.2241, ext. 540.
What
does an Alumni Association do?
Here are some shining examples of how alumni can play a critical role
in Phi Theta Kappa:
The New York Regional Alumni Association, Zeta of New York, received the 2001 Alumni Association Award of Merit. The members of this award-winning alumni association wrote letters of recommendation for Phi Theta Kappans to accompany their transfer applications to senior institutions and assisted them with reviewing and critiquing their transfer applications and essays. They also played a big role in fundraising for scholarships, including a scholarship for the New York Region's Distinguished Member and the region's Distinguished Regional Officer. Their fundraising efforts were also a part of the region's donation to the "Leaders of Promise" scholarship fund. To honor New York Alumni, they created a "Hall of Honor" to recognize long-term commitment to the organization, and presented the award to four of their members.
San Juan College's Alpha Mu Sigma Alumni Association in New Mexico has provided speakers for the two-year chapter's New Member Orientation and for the Aztec High School Key Club. They also assisted the Alpha Mu Sigma Chapter in matching their donations of bottled water for the Los Alamos and the Mesa Verde fires.
The Texas Tech University Alumni Association, Delta of Texas, focuses on easing the transitioning process for transfer students and creating a communication network with two-year chapters. They also encourage the involvement of Phi Theta Kappa transfer students by sending them an invitation in the fall to attend alumni functions and a monthly newsletter. Besides providing a constant communication network with their new transfer students, the organization also provides approximately 200 scholarships that encourage involvement to new and current members of Texas Tech.
The Indiana Alumni Association coordinated and hosted their first "Leaders of Promise Day," featuring eight hours of activities for alumni and advisors to help current members learn to successfully develop fundraising, service, and innovative education programs with their chapters. To further strengthen chapters in their region, the Alumni Association also paid $5 of the cost of each Chapter Resource Packet to make them more affordable for chapter officers.
The Emporia State University Alumni Association made a strong showing at the 2001 Kansas Regional Convention, with their vice president, Amanda Morgan, serving as a featured speaker on a Leadership Panel Discussion. They also held two main events for their alumni this year, a bowling night in the fall and a fellowship dinner in the spring. These events were opportunities for their alumni to get together and just relax with other transfer students with common concerns and interests.
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