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Happy New Year! I hope you all enjoyed relaxing and recuperating over the much-needed break for the holidays. 2011 was a busy year for everyone and a two-week hiatus from life at school can work miracles for a person’s stress levels. Now that the spring semester has started, however, it is time to shift back into full stride and complete Hallmark Award entries (unless you have already finished, in which case you can breathe). These entries can be strenuous to prepare but they are the key to getting the recognition you deserve for community service and scholarly endeavors. As you are assembling the essays – compiling names, dates, outcome, etc. – I encourage you to seek help from the faculty members of your school (English professors, for example) who can help edit and critique your work. The entries that most frequently win are those that are meticulously worded, tightly organized, and informative. Be as specific as you possibly can while using the most direct language. Answer all facets of each question you are posed (i.e. read directions carefully). And, if possible, submit your entries several days before the deadline, leaving no room for error. If Alabama wins half as many Hallmarks as last year we will be doing great, but I am convinced we can do better still. Project SHARE is doing well. I hope you have all ordered a shirt or hoodie and thought up fun and interesting ways to raise money for this scholarship fund – the ideal amount being 250 dollars per chapter. This project will prove to be a great value for future two-year college students. Also, the time is approaching when some members are going to be moving on to the next step in their life and recruitment, along with officer elections, will become a priority. I find that this period of time is best for fully exploring the Fellowship aspect of Phi Theta Kappa. Meet-and-greets with food on the side, for instance, can be an effective medium for discussions about the benefits of the Society with eligible students and an opportune time to probe members for interest in serving as an officer. Once you find out which members are interested in leadership, you might consider holding interviews with these students and establishing their level of interest and which position best fits their strengths. My term as vice-president for District Two is also coming to an end and I would be glad to discuss the responsibilities with anyone interested in running for a regional officer position. The experience is incredibly rewarding and I would recommend it to any dedicated Phi Theta Kappa member. Please let me know if you want me to attend or speak at any event your chapter holds. It would be my pleasure. Nicholas Reich Vice-President of District 2 Lambda Epsilon Chapter Bevill State Community College (205) 471-2386 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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