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 2009 Regional Honors Institute! Snead State’s Phi Theta Kappa Inducts Largest Class!

BOAZ – Snead State Community College’s Theta Iota chapter of Phi Theta Kappa inducted its largest class during the spring ceremony on Tuesday, March 9.  Snead State President Dr. Robert Exley shared with the group of inductees how the honor society changed his life. “In high school, my goal was to be a mediocre student, and I was very successful at it. College was not on the radar for me. I thought college was for people who had more money than we did. I went to work at a chemical plant, and the local community college had a program for workers at the plant who worked rotating shifts. I was bored and thought I might learn something. A member of the faculty encouraged me to be a member of Phi Theta Kappa,” said Dr. Exley, who later served as the national PTK president in 1979-80. Leadership conferences, scholarship opportunities, and community service experiences are just some of the benefits of joining Phi Theta Kappa, according to Dr. Exley.

“Phi Theta Kappa is open to anyone and everyone if you’re willing to commit to excellence. Never limit yourself. Phi Theta Kappa can provide you with opportunities to accomplish anything you set your mind to. This is an organization where dreams do come true,” he said.

Chief Academic Officer Dr. Larry Miller served as the guest speaker for the ceremony. As a enthusiast of informational technology, Dr. Miller described how advances in the area have enhanced learning opportunities over the years. He encouraged the inductees to use their learning opportunities to develop the four areas of honor emphasized through PTK - Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Fellowship.

PTK President Suzanne Kornegay, who was recently named the New Century Scholar through her work with the organization, spoke about her experiences with the honor society. “It has opened doors of opportunity for me. I have made lasting friendships and have interacted with people I never would have met otherwise. I have had many life changing experiences,” Kornegay said.

New inductees included Leah Ballentine of Boaz, David Samuel Bates of Boaz, Grant Bearden of Crossville, Matthew Beck of of Boaz, Megan Biddle of Albertville, Christy Bonds of Albertville, Marah Bonds of Albertville, Lindsey Bowen of Geraldine, Jessica Brewster of Boaz, Hannah Carlisle of Boaz, Joshua Carr of Albertville, Kacie Chumley of Boaz, Julian Contreras of Boaz, Buffi Croft of Albertville, Trevor Ditto of Guntersville, Dillon Dyer of Susan Moore, Jaime Felipe of Albertville, Jason Franklin of Horton, Sacha Frasier of Boaz, Tara Gibson of Altoona, Erin Gilbreath of Albertville, Kevin Griffin of Trussville, Taylor Harrison of Guntersville, Taylor Hicks of Boaz, Ethan Hodges of Grant, Heather Hubbard of Sardis, Ashley Hughes of Boaz, Kate Jimmerson of Douglas, Marlee Johns of Albertville, Katie Kilgore of Hartselle, Emily Landers of Pinson, Howardine Lesinski of Boaz, Briana Lott of Union Grove, Paul Marin of Boaz, Jarred Martin of Boaz, Peter Martin of Attalla, James McAllister of Guntersville, Jonathan McCoy of Guntersville, Shawna McWhorter of Sardis, Mary Mendoza of Albertville, Donna Messer of Boaz, Elizabeth Mizzell of Albertville, Hannah Neuffer of Douglas, Richard Osborne of Albertville, Jessica Parker of Albertville, Melissa Parrish of Guntersville, Rachel Patterson of Albertville, Sterlin Pendergrass of Crossville, Candace Phillips of Oneonta, Mitchell Pitman of Monroe, Jennifer Poe of Albertville, Krista Pritchett of Horton, George Purpura of Susan Moore, Emma Rainwater of Boaz, Araceli Ramirez of Albertville, Christopher Rhodes of Albertville, John Robertson of Horton, Julie Ross of Horton, Rachel Scholl of Albertville, Joshua Scott of Boaz, Mark Simpson of Albertville, Ashley Skelton of Paint Rock, Brandon Smith of Albertville, Christopher Sorrells of Arab, Anita Stancil of Crossville, Don Stevens Jr. of Crossville, Heather Tucker of Guntersville, Felicia Turner of Crossville, Bobby Walker of Union Grove, Ryleigh Watts of Sardis, Heather Willingham of Albertville, Haley Wilson of Guntresville, and Nickelonia Winkles of Boaz.

Alpha Epsilon Iota (Shelton) doing a car wash to raise money for a clean up project in Dauphin Island.

 

Honors Seminar in Jackson!~ 

Regional fun in Columbiana!

Alpha Zeta Iota Keeping things Beautiful! 

Regional project keeping Lake Martin beautiful!

Induction/Honors for Alpha Eta Tau!

Alpha Eta Lambda educate Conecuh County!

Beta Gamma Eta Relay for Life Team!

Alpha Sigma Beta Fall Induction!

Phi Upsilon Chapter at Alabma Southern Community College S.O.A.R.! Thirteen members, in three different locations in the City of Monroeville picked up approximately a dozen bags of litter around Agriculture Drive, Experiment Farm Road, and Plant Drive. The following students are members of Phi Theta Kappa at Alabama Southern Community College.

From l-r, front row: Abby McCullough, Candace Barnes, Brandi Baker, Tiffany Marshall, Emily Andrews, and Mamie Nash

From l-r, back row: Leah Nall, Jessica Sheffield, Rachel McMillian, Craig Williams, Cody Beech, Josh House, BJ Bonner, and Tyler McPherson

Phi Upsilon Chapter Induction

Front row, l-r: Melia Graff, Hardy Ernest, Victoria English, Candace Barns, and Epsie Long   Second row, l-r: Erin Hicks, Magan Council, Leah Nall, Abby McCullough, and BJ Bonner, III  Third row, l-r: Rachel McMillian, Kristy Welch, Montez Oudenaarden, Emily Andrews, and Lisa Gates

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Regional Goals and Strategies 

Increase chapter membership by 10 percent

Chapter officers ask instructors to announce; Phone-A-Thons; second-chance membership drives; scholarship fund for those needing help with fees

Increase opportunities for leadership development and scholarly fellowship

District Meetings for each of the three Districts early in the fall semester

Chapters support by attending their District’s meeting

Increase number of chapters working as mentors with other chapters.

Chapter Partnership Program will encourage mutual support and encouragement.  Chapters are paired during District Meetings and through personal contacts by Regional Officers

Increase number of Alabama chapters represented at Regional and International events

Recognition and incentives for attendance; chapters pursue local community and Phi Theta Kappa Alumni sponsorships for help with expenses; Regional Scholarship Program

Increase communication between Regional Officers and  their District chapters

Monthly e-mails and phone calls to chapter officers and advisors;

Chapter officers and advisors provide Regional Officers information about activities

Raise $1000  as a Region for Hites Foundation

Essay Competition:  Members submit an essay (specific topics and guidelines available by August 1, posted on the Regional website); entrance fee, $10.  Deadline for submission: December 4, 2009. Winner, announced at Regional Convention, will receive $50; the rest of the money will go to the Hites Scholarship Fund.

Increase the number of books donated to Better World Books by Alabama chapters.

Better World Books Award at Regional Convention for the chapter with the most books donated. Post participating chapters and number of books donated on website each month.

Increase support for and awareness of the four goals of Keep America Beautiful

(recycling, beautification, clean communities, and education/awareness); incorporate these into chapters’ service hallmark goals; chapters submit ideas and pictures for a “best practices’ list for to display on the Regional website

Increase opportunities to partner with other chapters  in Honors-in-Action Projects;

Regional Honors Institute, Leadership Conference, Regional Convention KAB projects;

District chapters partner for District project.

Regional Service Project; Continue “Share the Ride” project.

Encourage car pooling to chapter, Regional, and International events. Promote car-pooling on each campus.

Reduce number of disqualifications in Hallmark Awards competition

Participate in Hallmark Workshops during District and Regional meetings. Regional Officer and Chapter Partner e-mail and phone communications prior to submission deadline to give reminders about submission requirements.

Increase the number of chapters participating in the Five-Star Program; chapters already participating in Five-Star Program either increase or maintain their star status.

Promote enrollment and goal-setting in monthly Regional Officer and Chapter Partner communications with chapter officers and advisers, and during District and Regional meetings. Provide recognition and incentives for enrollment and goal reporting by listing participating chapters on website.

The amazing friendships that have been formed this year with Phi Theta Kappa.... Oh the places you will go, the people you will meet, and the opportunities you have!

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