The document outlines the benefits of Phi Theta Kappa membership, including recognition opportunities, a range of scholarship options worth over $36 million, and academic resources. Members are eligible for awards and can access a variety of partner services in areas such as financial advice and career resources. Eligibility requires a 3.5 GPA and completion of 12 college credit hours, with an induction ceremony scheduled for March 26, 2010.

1. Phi Theta Kappa
An Invitation That’s
Good as Gold

2. Chapter Officers
Debbie Buonocore- President
Melanie Alvey- VP of Leadership
Allison Johnson- VP of Communications
Paula Walls- VP of Historical Affairs

3. Benefits of Membership
• Our Members Say it Best

4. Recognizing Your Achievements
Membership Benefits

5. Your Opportunities for Recognition
• Golden Key Membership Pin
• Membership Certificate
• Membership Identification Card
• Diploma Seal

6. Your Opportunities for Recognition
• Membership Notation on College Transcript
• Distinctive Graduation Regalia
• National Dean’s List Nomination
• Letters of Recommendation

7. Scholarship Opportunities
$36 Million and Growing

8. Transfer Scholarships
• More than $36 Million in Scholarships
• Over 600 Colleges and Universities
• Ivy League Colleges Including:
– Harvard University
– Cornell University
– Columbia University
– University of Pennsylvania

9. Connect to Scholarships
• eScholarship Directory at www.ptk.org
• New Scholarships Added Daily
• Transfer Database
• $500 Monthly Online Scholarships

10. Scholarship Opportunities
New Century Scholars Award
• $100,000 Awarded Annually
• Funded by the Coca-Cola Foundation and
the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
• Top All-USA Nominee From Each State

11. Opportunities to be Published
Academic Benefits

12. Get Connected to
Phi Theta Kappa Benefits

13. Member Benefits
http://getconnected.ptk.org
• Newspaper Press Release
• Letters of Recommendation
• Phi Theta Kappa Partners

14. Phi Theta Kappa Partners
• Answer Financial • GlobalFit
• Avis • Kaplan Test Prep
• Books-a-Million • MBNA
• Choice Hotels • monsterTRAK.com
• The Chronicle of • The Princeton
Higher Education Review
• Dell • Women for Hire

15. Endless Opportunities
Phi Theta Kappa Programs

16. Scholarship First
• Membership is Based on Academic
Performance.
• Participation in Activities is Not Required,
but Expands Your Experience.

17. International Service Program
A Network of Thousands Making a Difference!
Service partners have included:
• Keep America Beautiful
• American Cancer Society
• America’s Promise
• National Mental Health Association

18. Honors Programming
• Honors Study Topic
– The Paradox of Affluence: Choices,
Challenges, and Consequences
• Honors Seminar Series
• International Honors Institute

19. Meetings and Fellowship
• Chapter Meetings and Activities
• Regional Meetings
– Leadership and Life-Skills Development
• International Convention
– Celebration of Phi Theta Kappa Hallmarks

20. Building Leadership
• In Your Chapter
• On the Regional Level
• Internationally

21. Making the Grade
Membership Eligibility

22. Eligibility Requirements
• 3.5 Cumulative GPA
• 12 Hours of Associate Degree Coursework
• Possess all Rights of Citizenship
• Maintenance GPA 3.0

23. You Belong
Accepting the Invitation

24. Making Membership Official
• Membership Application
• To Receive Scholarship Offers & Benefits,
Members Must Provide:
– Major
– Expected Graduation or Transfer Date
– Current Email Address

25. Making Membership Official
• One-Time Membership Fee
• Induction Ceremony
– March 26, 2010
– 6:30 PM
– Science Auditorium
– Guests are welcome

26. Websites
• http://www.freewebs.com/alphalambdadelta/
• www.myspace.com/alphalamdadelta
• www.facebook.com/ptk.ectc
• www.ptk.org

27. Accept the Invitation
It’s Good as Gold!
www.ptk.org