2012 Carolinas Regional Convention
Are you ready for another exciting regional convention coming up over the weekend of March 16-18, 2012 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina? We have some great events and training opportunities lined up to make this another very special convention. The weekend will include a visit from Patrick Grady from Today and Tomorrow Enterprises as our first general session keynote speaker. Patrick has received rave reviews after speaking at past Carolinas Region Leadership Conferences and Conventions, and has also served as a guest speaker at the Phi Theta Kappa International Convention Officers Workshops in Anaheim, California and Dallas, Texas. During the first general session we will also have a Parade of Chapters with Chapter Roll Calls so have your chapters put together something unique to let us know you're in the House. We will also be awarding the Carolinas Region Service Project awards, Carolinas Region Honors in Action Project awards, Carolinas Super Stars awards, and Carolinas Hall of Honor awards at this session. After the First General Session we will have a Political Rally where everyone will get a chance to meet the new regional officer candidates followed by a special treat as Patrick Grady will also be providing his "Leadership Can Be…Hypno-larious" presentation on Friday evening. On Saturday morning there will be Educational Workshops and the Second General Session where we will receive news from Phi Theta Kappa Headquarters and hear speeches from our Regional Officer Candidates. The convention will also include a Merchandise Mart, Election of new Regional Officers, a Carolinas Region Alumni Induction Ceremony, a Saturday evening Awards Banquet and Social/Dance, an Alumni Association Sponsored Banner Contest (see link to flyer below), and much, much more!!! So if you haven't already made your plans, make them now to join us in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for this wonderful convention. Hotel reservation information and links to convention registration and merchandise mart forms are below. Remember that the convention registrations with fees are due Friday, February 24, 2012 to receive the lower rate (registrations must be accompanied with fees or registrations will not be accepted) and the hotel reservation deadline is Monday, January 30, 2012. Additional information and directions will be posted and sent out closer to the convention dates.
CONVENTION REGISTRATION INFORMATION
REGISTRATION:
$75.00 (per person before Feb 24, 2012) includes Saturday Night Awards Banquet & T-shirt
$90.00 (per person after Feb 24, 2012) includes Saturday Night Awards Banquet & T-shirt
No registrations will be accepted after March 5, 2012
$35.00 (per guest) additional guest dinners for Awards Banquet
HOTEL RESERVATION INFORMATION
DATES: March 16-18, 2012
PLACE: Springmaid Beach Resort
3200 South Ocean Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577
(843) 315-7003
ROOM RATE: $65.00 per night (Quad Rate) + Tax (currently 12%) and Resort Fee (currently 6%)
All rooms have an ocean view with a balcony and include two beds, microwave, full size refrigerator, and coffee maker
The Springmaid Reservations phone line is 1-800-770-6895
When making reservations use the group code 10310 or group name Phi Theta Kappa
Reservations should be made by January 30, 2012 to get this rate.
Reservation requests received after January 30, 2012 will be provided on a space available basis at the prevailing rates.
2012 Carolinas Region Leadership Opportunities - Running for Regional Office
Are you looking for a wonderful leadership opportunity and a great way to expand your Phi Theta Kappa experience? We will be electing new regional officers at the 2012 Carolinas Regional Convention in March. Officers serve a term of one year beginning at their installation at the 2012 regional convention and ending with the installation of new officers at the 2013 regional convention. There have been many Carolinas chapter officers and members this past year who have expressed an interest in this opportunity and would make excellent regional officers. If you are interested in this great opportunity make sure your chapter lists you as a candidate on the 2012 convention registration form and that you send in your bio by the stated deadline of February 17, 2012 (no late entries will be accepted). Below you will find links to information in both Word and PDF formats on the requirements for running for regional office as well as general officer duties and information on campaigning for regional office. Some of the benefits of being a regional officer include: region pays for registration and room at all regional events, reimbursement of registration to the following year's international convention, and most of all, a great chance to develop your leadership skills. In return, officers are expected to attend all regional events and help with planning and implementing the programs - there is also opportunity for additional travel throughout the region, but it is not a requirement to be an officer. This type of background also looks good on resumes and college scholarship applications and it is actually less time-consuming to be a regional officer than being a chapter officer. Please e-mail the regional coordinator, John Sharpe, at john.sharpe@hgtc.edu if you have any questions about running for office. Thanks to all of you who make the Carolinas such a great region.
Opportunity to Join Alpha Omega Carolinas Region Alumni Association
To: Phi Theta Kappa Graduates of North and South Carolina Two-Year Colleges
The officers of the Alpha Omega Carolinas Region Alumni Association would like to invite you to join us in continuing your Phi Theta Kappa experience. Of course, as an alumnus or alumna of an active chapter, your experience will be completely different and just as rewarding.
Members of the Regional Alumni Association participate in regional activities, working behind the scenes to ensure events proceed smoothly. They serve as guest speakers and mentors to active chapters and their members. Perhaps most importantly, they focus on raising funds to provide scholarships to Carolinas Region active members.
We hope you'll join us this year at the 2012 Carolinas Region Convention in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. To become a member of the Alpha Omega Carolinas Region Alumni Association, please complete the application form (links to Word and PDF forms below) and send it, with a check in the amount of $20 payable to Phi Theta Kappa Carolinas Region Alumni Association, to
Beth Carraway
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
4003 South Fraser Street
Georgetown, SC 29440
NO LATER THAN MARCH 2, 2012
The $20 fee constitutes both international and regional fees for membership in this Alumni Association. This is a one-time fee. We look forward to welcoming you to the continuation of your Phi Theta Kappa experience.
Joan Keller Scholarship Announcement
The Alpha Omega Carolinas Region Alumni Association has announced that they will be awarding one Joan Keller Scholarship in the amount of $500.00 this year. The purpose of the Joan Keller Scholarship initiative is to provide active Phi Theta Kappa scholars who have demonstrated servant leadership on campus and/or in the community with financial resources to help defray educational expenses for the Academic Year 2012 - 2013 while enrolled in a two-year institution. The applications are due in the Alumni Advisors (Beth Carraway) office no later than 4:00 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2012. Below is a link to a Word file with the scholarship guidelines, instructions and application.
Congratulations to 2011 Joan Keller Scholarship Recipient
Congratulations to Caitlyn Ocampo from the Omicron Rho Chapter at Lenoir Community College for being chosen as the 2011 recipient of the Carolinas Region Joan Keller Scholarship. The purpose of the Joan Keller Scholarship initiative is to provide active Phi Theta Kappa scholars who have demonstrated servant leadership on campus and/or in the community with financial resources to help defray educational expenses for the Academic Year 2011 - 2012 while enrolled in a two-year institution. This scholarship, sponsored by the Alpha-Omega Carolinas Region Alumni Association was established in honor of Joan Keller, who served as the Carolinas Regional Coordinator for 11 years and was a consummate servant leader in her position. Caitlyn will receive a check in the amount of $500.00 from the Alumni Association and will be awarded a plaque at the awards banquet during the Carolinas Regional Convention in March.
Phi Theta Kappa Five Star Chapter Development Plan
Mission Statement
This plan, which reflects the scholarly ideals of Phi Theta Kappa, serves as a blueprint for developing a strong chapter and for earning local, regional, and international recognition. In this plan, chapters do not compete against one another. Participation encourages excellence and recognizes progress in the attainment of goals set by the chapter.
Using the Five Star Chapter Development Plan as a guide to success, chapters can enhance their working relationship with the college administration by becoming active on the campus and in the community. On a personal level, involvement in the program will educate chapter members in the importance of deadlines and organizational skills.
The strength of Phi Theta Kappa is determined by the achievements of chapters on the local level. Recognition for these achievements provides reinforcement and encourages a recommitment to chapter goals. To access the Five Star Chapter Development Plan and requirements go to www.ptk.org and login using your personal credentials. Once you are logged in, click on the icon at the bottom of the screen with the "five stars" on it. This will take you to the Five Star Chapter Development Plan information page.
The online Chapter Update Form should be completed by Advisors or Chapter Officers only. For the 2011 Five Star Chapter Development Plan, the final update is due on December 31, 2011. Chapters should update their progress regularly during the January - December timeline. To access the update form login to the Phi Theta Kappa website at www.ptk.org and go to the Five Star Chapter Development Plan page by clicking on the five star icon on the bottom of the page. Select "Progress Report" from the menu on the right hand side and sign in. This will bring you to the progress report where you can update your chapters status.
Carolinas Region Facebook Page
We have a Carolinas Region Facebook page (Phi Theta Kappa- Carolinas Region). This is another great way for the chapters in the Carolinas to stay connected and to share ideas. You can logon to Facebook at www.facebook.com
The Alpha-Omega Carolinas Region Alumni Association also has a Facebook page so check it out!!!!!
