AZ Region Phi Theta Kappa

Beta Theta Kappa chapter Essay contects

2010-08-20T16:31:00.000-07:00

From: Lexi Harvey
VP of Communications
Arizona Region

Good Morning Arizona Region!

I am forwarding this email to you that the regional officers received pertaining to an essay contest that the Beta Theta Kappa chapter is holding. If you have questions, you can contact Zerimar Ramierez at scholarshipforbtk@gmail.com. He is Beta theta Kappa's VP of Scholarship.

I will also have this up on the region's website shortly. Here is the URL to the website. http://sites.google.com/site/ptkazregion/,

Thanks!

2010 International Convention Awards for AZ Region

2010-04-27T12:24:00.000-07:00

Individual Awards
Distinguished Member Awards
Steven Schaub
Omicron Beta Chapter
Mesa Community College
Mesa, Arizona

Brendan Pierce
Alpha Theta Omicron Chapter
Rio Salado College
Tempe, Arizona

Distinguished Chapter Officer Awards
Kimberly Swift
Alpha Mu Zeta Chapter
Cochise College
Sierra Vista, Arizona

Jacquelyne Echave
Alpha Beta Chi Chapter
Pima Community College
Tucson, Arizona

Easton White
Psi Gamma Chapter
Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, Arizona

Distinguished Chapter President Awards
Cynthia Berens
Alpha Beta Chi Chapter
Pima Community College
Tucson, Arizona

Goziechukwu Ibeji
Alpha Omicron Chi Chapter
Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, Arizona

Amanda Tervo
Alpha Sigma Nu Chapter
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Chandler, Arizona

Yvette Moller
Beta Alpha Xi Chapter
Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, Arizona

Distinguished Advisor Awards
Robert Carey
Alpha Beta Chi Chapter
Pima Community College
Tucson, Arizona

Duane Oakes
Omicron Beta Chapter
Mesa Community College
Mesa, Arizona

Administrator Awards of Distinction
Betteye Wheeler
Pima Community College
Tucson, Arizona

Shirley B. Gordon Awards of Distinction
Dr Roy Flores
Pima Community College
Tucson, Arizona

Chapter Awards
Service Hallmark Awards
Alpha Theta Omicron Chapter
Rio Salado College
Tempe, Arizona

Beta Alpha Xi Chapter
Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, Arizona

Leadership Hallmark Awards
Omicron Beta Chapter
Mesa Community College
Mesa, Arizona

Alpha Beta Chi Chapter
Pima Community College
Tucson, Arizona

Scholarship Hallmark Awards
Beta Alpha Xi Chapter
Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, Arizona

Distinguished Chapter Awards
Beta Alpha Xi Chapter
Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, Arizona

Omicron Beta Chapter
Mesa Community College
Mesa, Arizona

Alpha Eta Delta Chapter
South Mountain Community College
Phoenix, Arizona

Beta Alpha Continued Excellence Award
Alpha Beta Chi Chapter
Pima Community College
Tucson, Arizona

Top 100 Chapters
Psi Gamma Chapter
Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, Arizona
Beta Alpha Xi Chapter
Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, Arizona
Omicron Beta Chapter
Mesa Community College
Mesa, Arizona
Alpha Eta Delta Chapter
South Mountain Community College
Phoenix, Arizona
Alpha Omicron Chi Chapter
Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, Arizona
Alpha Beta Chi Chapter
Pima Community College
Tucson, Arizona
Alpha Theta Omicron Chapter
Rio Salado College
Tempe, Arizona

Region Awards
Distinguished Regional Officer Award
Natasha Stephens
Arizona Region
Phoenix, Arizona

Distinguished Regional Officer Team Award
Arizona Region
Gabriel Bernal, President
Ashley Ahlers, Vice President of Central District
Lauren Hansen, Vice President of Administrative Services
Yvette Moller, Vice President of Fundraising
Kevin Riley, Vice President of Communications
Natasha Stephens, Vice President of Southern District

International Convention 2010

2010-04-12T09:51:00.000-07:00

Hello Phi Theta Kappans!

Well - as always International was an exercise in contrasts...

Everyone was EXHAUSTED and EXCITED!

We were THRILLED to see old friends and SAD to say good-bye!

In typical Phi Theta Kappa fashion we were SERIOUS scholars considering important issues and we were CRAZY convention"ears" having a blast at DisneyWorld!

Please look for an update in the very near future with a list of all the awards won by the Arizona Region (members from another region came up to some of us after the Awards Gala and proclaimed at the Arizona Region "kicked a$$." -- and we did).

Also, look for information regarding the 2010 Leadership Institure: Honors in Action event being held June 4-5 at Arizona State University's Barrett Honors College.

Honors In Action Camp (AKA Leadership Camp)

2009-05-08T14:38:00.001-07:00

Note from Helen:
My apologies to all for the lack of communication. With all the changes that we learned about at the International Convention, the program for this event needs a lot more work than usual. In addition, a location at a camp was problematic because of handicap accessibility and dates having already been booked.

We will be holding the event June 5-7 at NAU. I am in the process of negotiating the price, which will be more than the usual camp cost. However, the region will absorb the difference and, as is customary, advisors will attend without paying a registration fee.

I know that you need to get your paperwork started. I am trying to get to many of these details but, like you all, my semester is ending, and on top of that my VPAA (my immediate supervisor) was named interim president at a sister campus just last Thursday. That "small" announcement has set up an onslaught of unexpected meetings and, as a division chair, I end up going to most of them.

I am working on getting the packet online by the end of this week. However, the registration fee is firm at $80. We will most likely start at lunch or early afternoon to allow for travel on Friday, June 5. Rooms will be available on Saturday night but we may not provide a breakfast on Sunday. (I am still negotiating all of this.) You will likely have to bring sleeping bags and/or bedding and towels etc. (Just as if we were camping.) The cost presented to me is likely to be in the $120 range per person without considering the cost for advisors and regional board members so I am trying to save every possible penny.

We are working on the online registration packet.

Thank you for your patience.

Regional Meeting

2009-02-28T08:30:00.000-08:00

Arizona Western President gave us a warm greeting

Helen Smith, Regional Coordinator, gave the state of the Region report. AZ Region cleaned up at Intl Convention last year! Many goals were achieved-new board is asked to follow up on others. Don't forget Regional meeting in Grapevine at Intl Convention. Sign up for all Phi Theta Kappa programs. Please remove old officers. Send list of officers to Region. Region email-azptkregion@yahoo.com.

Time for Regional candidate speeches! Lots of open positions. If we do not fill them all today, please contact Helen if you are interested.

Dee Lauzon from Intl will give the Headquarters update. Rod Risley is giving us a video update. Regional code for 10% discount for Recognitions is AZ09.

AZ Regional Convention

2009-02-02T10:22:00.000-08:00

Are you ready! It is our first big meeting for 2009! Who will run for office? Who will win awards?

Get ready to meet with your Phi Theta Kappa buddies from across the state!

Where: Arizona Western College, Yuma AZ
2020 S. Avenue 8E Yuma, Arizona 85364

When: February 27 – March 1
Hosts: Sigma Beta and Alpha Beta Chi Chapters

Cost: $60 until Feb 20, $65 from Feb 21 to 25

Hotel: Oak Tree Inn
1731 S Sunridge Drive, Yuma AZ
Phone: 928-373-5280
Rates: $79 per night for two queen beds
Reservation deadline is FEB 20, 2009

Register at: http://azptkregion.homestead.com/RegionalMeetingRegistration.html

View Packet at: http://azptkregion.homestead.com/2008files/2009_Regional_Convention_pdf.pdf

See you all there!

Regional Convention - Start Planning NOW!

2008-11-17T11:46:00.000-08:00

Regional Convention is February 27-28 with the Planning Meeting on March 1, 2009.

Location:Arizona Western College, co-hosted by Sigma Beta and Alpha Beta Chi

AZ Regional Honors Insitute Packet and Registration are UP!

2008-09-22T16:23:00.000-07:00

Hello Arizona Phi Theta Kappa Members,

The information packet and registration form are now available online.

Check out the information packet at: http://azptkregion.homestead.com/2008files/2008_Honors_Institute_Registration_Packet.pdf

Register at:
http://azptkregion.homestead.com/leadership-honors-reg.html

Looking forward to seeing everyone at Glendale Community College October 10-11, 2008!!!

September Newsletter

2008-09-16T10:04:00.000-07:00

September's Saguaro Sentinel

Arizona Region Honors Institute

2008-09-09T11:08:00.000-07:00

Start saving you money and making your plans! The Arizona Region Honors Institute will be October 10th and 11th at Glendall Community College. This event is being planned by Glendale and Paradise Valley Community Colleges. The two groups are working to plan a fabulous event and information materials and registration will be available soon.

Central District Service Project

2008-09-09T11:06:00.000-07:00

This Saturday, 9/13/08 the Central District will participate in the Salt River clean up. Nearly 100 Phi Theta Kappa members and their friends and families will meet at Arizona's favorite tubing spot to clean up the mess left after this summers non-stop tubing party.

2008 International Convention

2008-04-07T12:43:00.000-07:00

I could not attach to the wireless network in Philadelphia - so I was unable to post while we were there... So this blog entry may not be as rich as some others...

What a convention! Nearly 4,000 students and advisors were in attendance.

One point of major insterest to the AZ Region is the election results for the International Officers:
Election Results: 2008-09 International Officers
International President
John Windham!!!
Division I Vice President
Kerry Cutler
Division II Vice President
Maggie Webster
Division III Vice President
Shamil Mirzoev
Division IV Vice President
Dee Lauzon

I will get the notes from Helen regarding all of awards this year. Arizona did very well (as usual)! As a credit to our entire Region, AZ was selected as one of tth top four regions.

2008-2009 Regional Board

2008-03-01T19:11:00.000-08:00

Secretary - Nedd Anderson!!!
VP of Fundraising - Monica Brooms!!!
VP Communication - David Borshon!!!
VP of Northern District - Andi Pattison!!!
VP of Southern District - Adam Butz!!!
VP of Central District - Jeremy Steigal!!!
President - Scott Mason!!!

This is gonna be a great year!

AZ Region Travel Trophy...

2008-03-01T18:37:00.000-08:00

Who travelled the most during the year???

Sigma Beta

Chapter Development Award - Who Had a Great Year?!?

2008-03-01T18:35:00.000-08:00

And the winner is...
Sigma Beta

woohoo! What a great year!!!

Distinguished Chapters

2008-03-01T18:31:00.000-08:00

Chapters receive scholarship to Honors Institute:

And the winners are...
Psi Gamma
Alpha Beta Chi
Omicron Beta

Hallmark Awards 2008

2008-03-01T18:17:00.000-08:00

Scholarship
Alpha Beta Chi
Psi Gamma

Honorable Mentions:
Alpha Theta Delta
Omicron Beta
Alpha Theta Omicron
Alpha Sigma Nu
Alpha Chi Omega

Leadership
Omicron Beta
Beta Alpha Xi

Honorable Mentions:
Alpha Chi Omega
Alpha Beta Chi
Alpha Theta Omicron
Sigma Beta
Alpha Eta Delta

Service
Alpha Theta Omicron
Psi Gamma

Honorable Mentions:
Sigma Beta
Beta Alpha Xi
Omicron Beta
Alpha Theta Delta
Alpha Beta Chi

Individual Awards 2008

2008-03-01T17:53:00.000-08:00

Horizon Award: Ed Lipinski & Ernie Chavez

Advisor Hall of Honor
Paragon: Bruno Rhodes
Paragon: Paul Holbrook
Distinguished Advisor: Amy MacPherson
Distinguished Advisor: Jody Lee Etsrada Duek

Paragon:
Michael Miller

Distinguished Advisor:
Rob Carey

Hallmark Awards for Students
Hall of Honor:
Anne Keck
Karla Bustamante Scott
Carrie De Marco
Annette Wilson
Melissa Navarro
Lyndee Goetz

Distinguished Member: Brian Garcia

Distinguished Chapter Officer: Victoria Rosales

Distinguished Chapter President: Tina Marie Robertson

Cactus Bowl 2008

2008-03-01T15:55:00.000-08:00

And the winner is...FINALLY...

Alpha Omicron Xi! Boy, do they know their Phi Theta Kappa stuff!!!

Advisor Meeting

2008-03-01T14:10:00.000-08:00

Introductions - length of term as advisor (shortest: 3 months - 1 semester, longest: 17 years)

Leadership Camp - dates vary greatly, what is a good date? May 30 - June 1 (Fri-Sat-Sun) - depends on being able to find a location...

PAM (Rob Carey asked people's opinions)- the good, the bad and the ugly!

Steve N. (PVCC) said it was great,
Jorge (SCC), discussed at issues regarding the close date,
Difficulty with uploading data? Yes (Butch Hoffman, IT person at GWCC, has a script)
Pam (GCC) students who want to use PAM who do not have a credit card - is there a way they can pay by check; eChecks? PayPal?
Upload issues contact Rob Carey (

Advisory Committee
Southern District
Dori Veach
Michael Miller

Central District
Paula Vaughn
Ernie Chavez

Northern District
Jerry Baker
Nancy Ganyo

Webpage
Amy MacPherson

Do we need more events? Advisors feel yes, yesterday students felt similarly when asked during campaigning was in process.

Who will judge Cactus Bowl? Students!

Comments:
Honors 2007 - topics were great, seminar groups were executed very well - Ernie shared that students raved about the event! Others shared that it was very well received.

Ernie shared about the value of mentoring. How much students already know about Chapter Programming - they really value the advice of the advisor. We need to have more experiences like the ones we had in Flagstaff.

Announcements

2008-03-01T12:45:00.000-08:00

Beta Gamma Chi - 1st ever "Earth Day" event - April 19th (Cynthia has flyers - volunteers needed)

Yuma - April 22nd - "Earth Day" Need volunteers! Yuma is the only metropolitan area in the Region that does NOT have curbside recycling.

Alpha Omicron Chi - college does not have a recycling plan. Partnering with ECOS and student groups to have a massive dumpster dive. Channel 12 will be there. March 28th.

Maricopa Honors Program hosting dinner before the Honors Forum lecture in the Bear's Den at Phoenix College (1202 w. Thomas Rd) March 20, April 19.

Contributions to Play Pump (A2P3)

2008-03-01T12:40:00.000-08:00

Alpha Beta Chi $1109 (special thanks to Karla)
Alpha Eta Delta $531.48
Alpha Theta Delta $704.00
Psi Gamma (t-shirt sales) Currently $160.00
EMCC currently $434 (from silent auction)
More? Send a note and it will be posted here!

Thanks To Hosting Chapters:

2008-03-01T12:35:00.000-08:00

Psi Gamma and Alpha Beta Chi - Leadership Camp
Beta Gamma Chi and Beta Alpha Xi - AZ Honors Institute

Chapter Development Awards

2008-03-01T12:28:00.000-08:00

3 Star
Alpha Alpha Epsilon

Five Star
Northern
Alpha Chi Omega
Beta Gamma Chi

Central
Alpha Eta Delta
Alpha Omicron Chi
Alpha Sigma Nu
Alpha Theta Omicron
Beta Alpha Xi
Omicron Beta
Omicron Lambda
Psi Gamma

Southern
Alpha Beta Chi
Alpha Mu Zeta
Alpha Theta Delta
Sigma Beta

Pinnacle

2008-03-01T12:26:00.000-08:00

Beta Gamma Chi
Alpha Alpha Epsilon
Alpha Omicron Chi
Alpha Sigma Nu
Alpha Theta Omicron
Beta Alpha Xi
Omicron Beta
Psi Gamma
Rho Pi
Alpha Beta Zeta
Alpha Theta Delta
Lambda Omicron
Sigma Beta

Session and Lunch!

2008-03-01T12:10:00.000-08:00

Wow! The sessions were awesome! How to choose? Amy went to the "Leap Into Scholarship!" It was great! Betsy and Rob did a great job helping everyone to plan a Scholarship events that encompass both Leadership and Service. Rob Carey will be sending the PowerPoint that have it posted on the Region website.

Lunch was filling and light - so we can stay pumped up for our afternoon sessions! Our host chapters are doing a great job.

Door Prizes!!!

2008-03-01T10:00:00.001-08:00

Need I say more???

Garon Tate's Headquarters Update

2008-03-01T09:37:00.001-08:00

A blue handout was distributed! It covered:

Membership Acceptance Campaign Resources,
2008 Pinnacle Award,
International Convention,
Honors Case Study Challenge,
International Honors Institute,
International Service Program (Keep America Beautiful, Enroll as Chapter of Service, Chapters of Service Directory)
Leaders of Promise Scholarships
Coca-Cola Scholarship
Project Graduation
Relay for Life
2008 Five Star Chapter Development
Report Chapter Officers

Convention service project - plant trees, recycling -- report online.

Program Forms for Advisors

2008-03-01T09:17:00.000-08:00

Advisors make sure you complete all your forms. PTK forms

AZ Regional Convention - start of our day

2008-03-01T09:11:00.000-08:00

So far we have had breakfast, heard the State of the Region device, and now we are hearing Regional candidate speeches! Currently, no one is running un-opposed except for Central District Vice-President. So far the candidates sound great!