Paradise Valley Community College, 18401 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85032
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Phi Theta Kappa, the International Honor Society

Phi Theta Kappa

Alpha Omicron Chi chapter
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in Greek letters: Phi Theta Kappa

Meeting Minutes
Spring 2007


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April 4 2007
Meeting Called To Order: 12:05 by Scott Mason
  1. Blood Drive (KSC 208)
    • Dates: April 18th-19th
    • Time: 8:30am-1:30pm
    • Make an appointment: Call Ryan Martin 602-787-7242
  2. Project Graduation
    • Volunteers needed for collecting donations and ceremony tasks
    • Food and Book drop off boxes will be found around campus
    • Food donations will be sent to St. Mary’s Food Bank and the Books will be donated to the Phoenix Children’s Hospital
  3. Positions for Next Year
    • Still looking for a new faculty member to fill the co-advisor position.  Please make any suggestions to Steven Nicoloff or Scott Mason.
  4. Important E-mails
    • Steven Nicoloff: 
    • Scott Mason: 
    • Distribution: 
    • Phi Theta Kappa: 
  5. Important Dates
    • April 9-13 Phi Theta Kappa Nationals in Nashville
      • More fundraising will happen next year for more members to attend nationals
    • April 30th Update for 5 Star
    • September 3rd MDA telethon hosted by Jerry Lewis.
      • Volunteers will be needed
      • Fall registration
    • September 29th ADA walk
      • Midwestern College 5:00pm
      • Twighlight walk with glow sticks 1 ½-2 miles
      • Register before April 13th
    • September 30th Update 5 Star
    • October 19-21 Honors Regional Meeting in Flagstaff
      • Mid October invitations will go out
    • November 2-4nd Cancer 3-Day walk
      • Phoenix Warriors Team
      • Need more PTK members
      • Crew Volunteers to help run the event (no donation needed)
    • December 7th Academic All American Scholarship application due
    • February 1st 2008 All PTK member awards must be completed and all leadership essays
    • February 29th-March 2nd 2008 Regional Convention
    • April 3rd-5th 2008 Internationals in Philadelphia
  6. Announcements and Closing
    • Last PTK meeting on April 2nd
    • The meeting was adjourned at 12:45pm by Scott Mason
  7. Members Present: 11
    • Diane Forschino
    • Laurie Bachand
    • Marina Haley
    • Melinda Ostrander
    • Scott Mason
    • Cynthia Fuqua
    • Emily Beach
    • Ali Odeh
    • Jennifer Bollig
    • Rebecca Martos
    • Steve Nicoloff (advisor)
     
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March 21
The meeting was called to order at12:01pm by Scott Mason.
Members and Guests Present: 6
  1. Guest Speaker- United Blood Drive, Charlotte Cafferata
    • This year we will be hosting the blood drive with Student Life.
    • The blood drive will be for 2 days April 18th and 19th.
    • There will be a sign up booth set up in front of student life or students can sign up on line.
    • We need to ASK students to sign up and promote the drive in class.
    • Giving blood will count for Wellness Team points.
    • Donors can get a free cholesterol count with their blood donation.
  2. Project Graduation
    • Cynthia will be chairing the project
    • Promote the project in your classes.  Asking for donations of food and children’s books.
    • Collection boxes and posters will be set up around the campus.
    • Donations will be collected at graduation.
  3. Positions open for next year’s term
    • Lisa has resigned as co-advisor for PTK due to her new family addition and responsibilities.  We wish her well with motherhood and hope to see her around campus.
    • If you know of anyone interested in filling the 2 advisory positions for Phi Theta Kappa please contact Steve Nicoloff or Scott Mason.
    • Chapter of fellowship officer position still open.  If you or any PTK member you know is interested in filling this position please contact Steve Nicoloff or Scott Mason..
  4. Service & Fellowship Opportunity
    • Cynthia FuQua is heading up Team “Phoenix Warriors” for the Komen for the Cure 3 day Walk.
    • She is looking for PTK members from all Maricopa Schools to join her team.  It is great opportunity for fellowship and service.
    • If you can not commit to the 3 day walk you can also support her team with a donation.            go to http://www.the3day.org/arizona07/cfuqua for more info and to make a donation.
  5. Contest to be held for new PTK Logo
    • Marina Haley to write up contest rules
    • Grand prize will be a nano ipod donated by Cynthia FuQua
  6. Announcements and Closing
    • We will need a club representative to attend Student Leadership Council meetings
    • Next PTK meeting will be held April 18th ,12:00-1:00pm.
    • The meeting was adjourned at 12:45pm by Scott Mason.  Motion carried by Marina Haley


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March 7, 2007

The meeting was called to order at 12:04pm by Scott Mason.

Members and Guests Present:  19
  1. Introduction to Phi Theta Kappa
    • Scott Mason gave an overview of the benefits and expectations of PTK membership.
    • Steven Nicoloff provided additional information and websites.
    • Alex  Jungwirth shared her experience being a PTK member and officer.
  2. Question and Answer session
    • Scott opened the floor to questions from potential members.
    • Scott, Steven and current members field some great questions from the audience.
  3. Officer Responsibilities and Nominations
    • Scott reviewed the responsibilities of the different officer positions.
    • Interest was generated for the open officer positions and nominations were gathered.
  4. Officer Elections for PTK 2007-2008 term
    • President – Scott Mason returning             not challenged
    • VP of Scholarship – Rebecca Martos             Installed 15 votes
    • VP of Leadership – Melina Ostrander             Installed 15 votes
    • VP of Service – Cynthia FuQua                        Installed 15 votes
    • VP of Fellowship –                                                 Open
    • VP of Fundraising – Shawna Marchus            Installed 15 votes
    • Recorder – Laurie Bachand                                    Installed 15 votes
    • Treasurer – Marina Haley – returning            not challenged
    • New officers were sworn in.
  5. Service & Fellowship Opportunity
    • Cynthia FuQua is heading up Team “Phoenix Warriors” for the Komen for the Cure 3 day Walk.
    • She is looking for PTK members from all Maricopa Schools to join her team.  It is great opportunity for fellowship and service.
    • If you can not commit to the 3 day walk you can also support her team with a donation.            go to http://www.the3day.org/arizona07/cfuqua for more info and to make a donation.
  6. Announcements and Closing
    • We will need a club representative to attend Student Leadership Council meetings
    • Next PTK meeting will be held March 21st 12:00-1:00pm.
    • The meeting was adjourned at 12:52pm by Scott Mason.  Motion carried by Marina Haley

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