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

2. Eligibility requirements 3.5 Cumulative GPA 12 credit hours Enrollment in associate degree program *3.0 Cumulative GPA is needed to retain membership in Phi Theta Kappa

3. Phi Theta Kappa Recognized as a national organization in 1918 Largest honor society in higher education and internationally recognized – Over 1200 chapters – Over 2 million members Beta Beta Psi is the local chapter for Madison College

4. Mission 1)To recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students (2) To provide opportunities for individual growth and development through participation in honors, leadership, service and fellowship programming

5. Our Projects Honors in Action – No Tech Day – South Campus-Computer Lab Staffing Golden Apple Teaching Award College Project – Commit to Complete – Mentorship Program Trick or Treat for Something Good to Eat

7. Travel Experience

8. Member Benefits Transfer Scholarships Leadership Opportunities Service Opportunities Fellowship Stamped Diploma & Transcripts Graduation Recognition Enhanced Member Benefits: Certificate Letter of Recognition From Advisor Gift from Beta Beta Psi Enhanced Member Banquet

9. Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships/Opportunities Leaders of Promise Guistwhite Scholarships All-USA Academic Team All State Academic Teams New Century Scholars Coca-Cola Two-Year College Scholarships Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Nota Bene

10. Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarships MORE THAN $36 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS Wisconsin colleges include – Silver Lake College $1,500 per term – Marquette University $3,000 per year – St. Norbert College $ 5,000-9,500 per year

11. Why Should I join? Being an active member provides opportunities that you may not otherwise have a chance to participate in. It’s up to you how much time you want to put into it, but the more you put into it the more you get out of it. Phi Theta Kappa is a great asset for scholarship applications and resumes! Employers look for involvement and leadership experience.

12. Leadership Opportunities Chapter Officer Project Management Committee Chairperson Presentations Event Planning Teambuilding Problem Solving Networking with other Phi Theta Kappa chapters by attending regional and national events.

13. Enhanced Membership Program This program was revised in 2011 to reward members for their participation. Enhanced membership starts from orientation/induction and ends at the close of the semester Need at least 30 hours of service Participate in 2 Phi Theta Kappa events Attend at least one general meeting (we have one each month; 4 meetings in a semester)

14. Enhanced Membership Rewards A gift each semester you are an enhanced member: – 1 st semester name plaque – 2 nd semester stole and tassel – 3 rd and beyond-gift card to PTK store Enhanced member certificate signed by chapter president and advisor Letter of recommendation from chapter advisor Enhanced member banquet

15. Golden Opportunity One-time Membership Fee of $70 Includes – International membership fee – Regional membership fee – Local membership fee Golden Key Membership Pin Membership Certificate Membership Identification Card Phi Theta Kappa Stamp on Your Madison College Transcripts

16. Golden Opportunity CollegeFish.org – website that helps the transition to a 4-year college Huge scholarship database Access to the Phi Theta Kappa website Exclusive Phi Theta Kappa discounts from companies like Dell Computers, Geico, Avis, and many more! Phi Theta Kappa can help you on your road to success & you can help others in the process!

17. Accepting the Invitation You Belong