www.ptk.org

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• www.ptk.org

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Welcome to the Phi Theta Kappa online orientation
meeting.

• Today we are excited to tell you about a unique
  opportunity to be recognized for your academic
  achievements, only available to community college
  students.
• We want you to know all about the golden
  opportunities that lie ahead for you as a member
  of Phi Theta Kappa.

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• You probably have lots of questions
• mainly,
• How will Phi Theta Kappa
• membership benefit you?

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Benefits of Membership
Members of Alpha Chi Zeta, Seattle Central
Community College Pi Iota, Shoreline Community
College at Seattle Center
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Your Opportunities for Recognition

• Golden Key Membership Pin
• Membership Certificate
• Membership Identification Card
• Diploma Seal

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Your Opportunities for Recognition

• Membership Notation on College Transcript
• Distinctive Graduation Regalia
• Letters of Recommendation

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Some of the most valued benefits of membership
are the scholarship opportunities exclusively for
members.

• Phi Theta Kappas scholarship opportunities
  include transfer scholarships offered by almost
  700 colleges and universities, scholarships
  offered by Phi Theta Kappa and scholarships
  offered by corporate partners.

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Scholarship Opportunities
Members of Alpha Chi Zeta, Seattle Central
Community College, Alpha Epsilon Omega, North
Seattle Community College Pi Iota, Shoreline
Community College at Seattle Center
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Transfer Scholarships

• More than 36 Million in Scholarships
• Almost 700 Colleges and Universities
• Ivy League Colleges Including
• Harvard University Extension School
• Cornell University of General Studies
• Columbia University
• University of Pennsylvania

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Transfer Scholarships - Arkansas

• Arkansas Tech University   -   Russellville
• Hendrix College   -   Conway
• John Brown University   -   Siloam Springs
• Lyon College   -   Batesville
• Ouachita Baptist Univ.   -   Arkadelphia
• University Of The Ozarks   -   Clarksville
• Williams Baptist College   -   Walnut Ridge

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Connect to Scholarships

• CollegeFish.org www.CollegeFish.org
• FREE for Students
• Phi Theta Kappa
• Scholarships
• http//scholarships.ptk.org

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Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships

• Leaders of Promise Scholarships
• Up to 30,000 Awarded Annually
• Associate Degree Studies
• GEICO Business Student Scholarship
• Guistwhite Scholarships
• Up to 100,000 Awarded Annually
• Baccalaureate Degree Studies

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More Scholarship Opportunities
Frank Lanza Memorial Scholarship Up to 25 1000
scholarships Students in Nursing, Respiratory
Care, or Emergency Medical Services Applications
available September 1, 2009 Application
deadline October 15, 2009
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More Scholarship Opportunities

• Apply for up to four scholarships on ONE
  application!
• All-USA Academic Team
• Up to 50,000 Awarded Annually
• Recognition in USA TODAY
• Coca-Cola All-State Community College
• Academic Team
• Up to 350,000 Awarded Annually
• Recognition in USA TODAY

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More Scholarship Opportunities

• New Century Scholars Award
• Top All-USA/All-State Nominee from each state
• Up to 104,000 Awarded Annually
• All-State Academic Team programs
• Currently in 37 states
• Recognition on the local level

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Other Benefits
Pi Iota, Shoreline Community College at Pikes
Place Market, Seattle
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• Phi Theta Kappas mission is to first and
  foremost recognize scholarship at the community
  college.
• To fulfill this purpose, the Society provides
  members opportunities to gain experience in
  academic writing, research and publishing.

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Other Opportunities

• Nota Bene Honors Anthology
• Nationally circulated two-year college academic
  journal
• Professional publishing opportunity for two-year
  college authors
• 3,000 awarded annually

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Other Opportunities

• USA TODAY Case Study Challenge
• Scholarly Research
• Four Case Studies Published
• USA TODAY Collegiate Website
• 2,000 Awarded Annually

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Get Connected to Phi Theta Kappa Benefits
Members of Alpha Kappa Xi, Santa Fe Community
College, overlooking the Rio Grande, White Rock,
New Mexico
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• http//getconnected.ptk.org is your clearinghouse
  for membership benefits.
• Here you can update your membership profile and
  access an abundance of benefits that will help
  you reach your educational and career goals.

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Member Benefitshttp//getconnected.ptk.org

• Newspaper Press Release
• Letters of Recommendation
• Phi Theta Kappa Partners

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Phi Theta Kappa Partners

• Bank of America
• GEICO
• Kaplan Test Prep
• T-Mobile
• USA Today
• and more

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Phi Theta Kappa Programs
Members of Alpha Chi Zeta, Seattle Central
Community College, Whidbey Island ferry, Seattle
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Scholarship First

• Membership is Based on Academic Achievement.
• Participation in Activities is Not Required, but
  Expands Your Experience.

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Honors Programs

• Honors Study Topic
• Honors in Action
• Honors Seminars
• International Honors Institute

Members of Alpha Chi Zeta, Seattle Central
Community College, Pi Iota, Shoreline
Community College , Whidbey Island ferry, Seattle
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Service Programs

• International Service Program Operation Green
  Improving Our Communities
• American Cancer Societys Relay for Life

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Fellowship and Networking

• Chapter Meetings and Activities
• Regional Meetings
• Leadership and Life-Skills Development
• Annual Convention
• Celebration of Phi Theta Kappa Hallmarks

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Building Leadership

• In Your Chapter
• As a chapter or regional officer
• Internationally

Members of Alpha Kappa Xi, Santa Fe Community
College, New Mexico Museum of Art, Santa Fe
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Membership Eligibility
Members of Alpha Kappa Xi, Santa Fe Community
College, St. Francis Cathedral, Santa Fe
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• Membership in Phi Theta Kappa
• is a special honor
• available only
• to a small group of outstanding scholars.

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Eligibility Requirements

• 3.5 Cumulative GPA
• 12 Hours of Associate Degree Coursework
  completed at
• National Park Community College

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Accepting the Invitation
Alpha Kappa Xi, Santa Fe Community College, New
Mexico Museum of Art, Santa Fe
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Making Membership Official

• Complete the Membership Application
• To Receive Scholarship Offers Benefits, Members
  Must Provide
• Academic Major
• Expected Graduation or Transfer Date
• Current Email Address

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Making Membership Official

• One-Time Membership Fee - 65.00
• Pay at NPCC Business office by Cash, check or
  credit card by 300 p.m. 09 October 2009.
• Induction Ceremony
• Date 15 October 2009
• Time 400 p.m.
• Location NPCC Auditorium

Members of Alpha Kappa Xi, Santa Fe Community
College, St. Francis Cathedral, Santa Fe
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Accept the Invitation
www.ptk.org
Members of Alpha Kappa Xi, Santa Fe Community
College, overlooking the Rio Grande River, White
Rock, New Mexico
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• THANK YOU!
• Thank you for giving us this time to share the
  benefits and opportunities that Phi Theta Kappa
  membership offers.
• We hope that you will accept the invitation to
  become part of this dynamic society.