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Golden Key International Honour Society is an academic honors organization with over 2 million members worldwide that invites top performing undergraduate and graduate students to join based on their academic achievements. The organization provides opportunities for academic recognition, scholarships, leadership development, career networking, and community service involvement to help members realize their potential. Benefits of membership include discounts, internship and job opportunities, scholarships, and involvement in local and international chapter events.
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- 1. Golden Key International HonourSociety University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
- 2. Why were youinvited? • Top 15% of college/university sophomores, juniors and seniors • Top-performing graduate students • Based solely on academic achievements
- 3. About Us • • • • • The world’slargest collegiate honor society Founded at Georgia State in 1977 Non-profit organization Over 2 million members worldwide Chapters at over 400 colleges and universities in seven different countries
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- 5. Mission: To enablemembers to realize their potential through the advancement of academics, leadership and service. Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, Respect, D iversity, Excellence and Engagement.
- 7. What we canoffer you… Valuable opportunities for individual growth through: – Academic Recognition – Scholarships – Member Benefits – Leadership – Service
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- 9. Academic Recognition • NewMember Recognition Event • Membership Credentials and Certificate • Graduation Regalia
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- 14. Scholarships • Everyone canapply for scholarships locally and internationally • Brief application • Apply at www.goldenkey.org after you log in
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- 16. Member Benefits • AcademicPrograms and Scholarships • Educational • Study Abroad • www.searchstudyabroad.com • Graduate School Connections • Scholarships, grants, application fee waivers and guaranteed admission interviews
- 17. Member Benefits • Internship/JobOpportunities • Golden Key Job Board • Global Internship Initiative • Virtual Career & Graduate Fairs • Personal and Professional Development • Immediately expand your network to include 2 million members from around the world • Network on Facebook & Twitter – facebook.com/goldenkey & @Golden_Key • Special events and receptions
- 18. Member Benefits • Immediatesavings on the things you buy • • • • • • Up to 10% on books and textbooks $200 off Princeton Review Test Prep Courses Save an additional 8% with GEICO Insurance Travel discounts with G Adventures Technology discounts with Lenovo and T-Mobile Many more!
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- 20. Leadership Opportunities • • • • Variety ofofficer positions Plan a specific event Get involved in service activities and events Golden Key Regional & International opportunities
- 21. UB Chapter Officers2013-14 • • • • • • President: Ajaypal Cheema Vice-President: Allison Pieri Secretary: Dhriti Tewari Webmaster: Sheridan Conway Treasurer: YOU? Literacy Director: YOU?
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- 23. 2013 Golden KeyRegion 10 Summit, Amherst, MA
- 24. 2013 Golden KeyRegion 10 Summit, Amherst, MA
- 25. 2013 Golden KeyRegion 10 Summit, Amherst, MA
- 26. Golden Key InternationalSummit Boston, MA – July 2014
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- 28. Events across theUS • National Events: Make a Difference Day, Global Youth Service Day • Local Chapter Events
- 29. Chapter Service Events •Better World Books Drive • Food Drive for WNY Food Bank
- 30. Overview: Why join? • • • • • • • • Academic Recognition Scholarships ResumeBuilding Career Assistance Networking Discounts through our corporate sponsors Leadership Opportunities Community Service Opportunities
- 31. Past Events • MartialArts Workshop • General Meeting Fun
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- 33. How to Join? •Go to www.goldenkey.org • Click JOIN NOW banner • Enter your personalized invitation code – – – – – Complete your profile (address, phone, e-mail, etc) Input your payment information Click to confirm your payment Check your email for your confirmation invoice and Golden Key ID number Use your member ID to log into the Golden Key website (www.goldenkey.org) to take advantage of exclusive member benefits. • Email: memberservices@goldenkey.org with any questions you have
- 34. For More Information Website: www.goldenkey.org ChapterFacebook: facebook.com/ubgoldenkey Chapter Website: buffalo.goldenkey.org
Editor's Notes
- #8 Golden Key offers many valuable opportunities for individual growth through academic recognition, scholarships, member benefits, leadership, and service.