1. www.ptk.org

2. Your Officer Team Vice President- La’ Sandra Armstrong-Turner Treasurer- Dylan Griffin Recording Secretary- Ashley Castañeda ICC Representative- Kevin Leach Public Relations- Victor De Loera President- Ben Schumacher Advisor- Myriam Moody

3. What is Phi Theta Kappa? Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society is the largest academic honor society. Being in multiple countries and having well over 2 million members, Phi Theta Kappa has become the most prestigious honor society in the world.

4. The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa shall provide opportunity for the development of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas and ideals, for lively fellowship for scholars, and for stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence. What is the purpose of Phi Theta Kappa?

5. A Phi Theta Kappa Scholar Is a scholar of largest academic honor society Is in a global network of fellow scholars Has access to scholarships for two and four year colleges Has unmatched opportunities

6. If Phi Theta Kappa is international, how is it organized? The chapter level (we are the Alpha Pi Epsilon Chapter of Southwestern College) The district level (we are in the Southeast District) The regional level (we are in the Nevada/California Region) The international level (we are in Division IV)

7. How can we help you be successful in transferring? Phi Theta Kappa has websites developed exclusively for their members. CollegeFish.org is dedicated to serving as an online resource to promote positive two year completion and transfer pathways, empowering students and the higher education personnel who support them to achieve their goals in a seamless, timely manner.

8. How can we help you be successful in transferring? More than $37 million in transfer scholarships are made available to Phi Theta Kappa participants at over 700 universities! Scholarships are made available year round. 24/7 Transfer Help is available!

9. Members of Alpha Kappa Xi, Santa Fe Community College. Santa Fe, NM Even More Benefits of Membership

10. How can we help you become the best scholar? ● Exclusive professional development plan ● Letters of Recommendation from Phi Theta Kappa Headquarters ● Leadership opportunities on the chapter, regional, and international level!

11. How can we help you become the best scholar? ● Chapter meetings (2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month) ● Regional meetings (generally two a semester; one district, one with the whole region) ● International conventions (every April)

12. How can we help you become the best scholar? ● Multiple Honors Programs ● Honors in Action ● Honors Study Topic ● Honors Institute

13. Even MORE benefits!

14. Recognition of Scholars Golden Key Membership Pin Membership Certificate Membership Identification Card Distinctive Graduation Regalia

15. What opportunities we have for you throughout the year Fundraisers Service Projects Work on the many programs Meetings on all levels Fellowship activities

16. Member of Pi Iota, Shoreline Community College, Seattle, WA Accept the Invitation

17. Scholars Celebration Induction Ceremony Saturday, September 21 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. L238N/S and L246

18. Thank You ptk.org

19. Contact Information Myriam Moody mmoody@swccd.edu Ben Schumacher benschumacher12@gmail.com Next Meeting Tuesday September 10th at 11 a.m. Room 343 Facebook www.facebook.com/alphapiepsilonswc