June-July 2003

Phi Theta Kappa Alumni News Briefs

Welcome to the summer issue of Phi Theta Kappa's Alumni News Briefs, sharing news of the alumni associations, achievements of alumni members of the Society and a variety of information of interest to alumni. Please send your news to alumni.office@ptk.org for inclusion in future issues.

1. Beta of Arizona assists Alpha Beta Chi Chapter

Beta of Arizona Alumni Association for Alpha Beta Chi chapter alumni at Pima Community College has been asked to assist the chapter with its current American Cancer Society project, the creation of 100+ turbans for cancer patients. Alpha Beta Chi has a crafting committee whose members will cut and sew the turbans, and Beta of Arizona will help by collecting donations of stretch knit material and cones of threads. For further information contact BAAA President Lori Karkosky at lori.karkosky@ptk.org.

2. Leaders of Promise Scholarship Fund increases

In calendar year 2002, contributions to the Leaders of Promise Scholarship Fund totaled $21,749.30. As of June 25, 2003, only halfway through the year, contributions to the Leaders of Promise have surpassed $24,000. While many charitable organizations are recording decreases in contributions, the Leaders of Promise scholarship program is gaining supporters. The Leaders of Promise Scholarship Fund provides ten scholarships of $500 each to defray educational expenses and encourage engagement in chapter leadership roles. If you would like to contribute to the Leaders of Promise Scholarship Fund, please mail your contribution to The Phi Theta Kappa Foundation, 1625 Eastover Drive, Jackson, MS 39211.

3. Alumni Notes is now Alumni News

Alumni are encouraged to submit important personal news (marriage, births, anniversaries, graduation announcements, job changes, etc.) for publication in the Alumni section of the web site. As part of the redesign and reorganization of www.ptk.org, the Alumni Notes section

has now become Alumni News and may be found at http://www.ptk.org/alumni/al_notes.htm. To submit your news, complete the Alumni News Submission Form at http://www.ptk.org/alumni/al_notesfrm.htm.

4. Alumna Honored as Woman of Achievement

B.J. Smith, alumna of and Advisor to Alpha Pi Omega chapter at Salem County Community College in Carney's Point, New Jersey, was named one of Salem County's 2003 Women of Achievement by the Salem County Commission on Women. BJ was a chartering member of the Middle States Regional Alumni Association and serves as secretary to the Executive Board, and web team leader for the Middle States Region and the Middle States Regional Alumni Association.

5. Alumni Associations: Report your new members to Headquarters

Alumni are a vital part of Phi Theta Kappa's future; they support the people, programs and priorities of the Society and ensure the future success of new two-year chapter members. Alumni associations should report all new alumni association members to Headquarters by sending their names and addresses to alumni.office@ptk.org or the Development Department, Phi Theta Kappa Headquarters, P.O. Box 13729, Jackson, MS 39236. For a reporting form for alumni members contact Development Department Assistant Denise Halbach at denise.halbach@ptk.org.

6. Seventh Annual Camp Zeta provides fellowship

Members of Zeta of New York Regional Alumni Association joined together for their 7th Annual Camp Zeta, June 6-8 at the Lake Chalet Campgrounds in Bridgewater, New York. Newly elected 2003-2004 executive committee members include President Joseph Carpenter, Executive Vice President Amanda Acquard, Northern District Vice President Jamie Campbell, Western District Vice President Colleen Donald, Southern District Vice President Bart Stenglein, Programs Secretary Jamaine Cripe, Recording Secretary Beth Whitmore, Treasurer Angela Rogers, Special Events Coordinator Carmen Marie Goatseay, and Public Relations Officer Amy Flagler. The Executive Committee also includes Advisors Chris Strang, Nina Pagerie, Bonnie Donahue and Theresa Burns. Plans are being made for Camp Zeta II, set for August 8-10 at the Lake Chalet Campgrounds. Contact Carmen Marie Goatseay for more information at carmen.goatseay@ptk.org.

7. Share your success and be recognized

Has your alumni association undertaken a successful project? How has your association supported the members in the active chapters? Share your innovative and successful programs with fellow alumni by emailing the information to alumni.office@ptk.org for inclusion in upcoming issues of Alumni News Briefs.

The Development Department exists to serve Phi Theta Kappa Alumni and their Associations. Please contact us with your questions, comments, news, suggestions or requests. Call 601.984.3540 or email alumni.office@ptk.org.

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