GREATER NORTHWEST REGION December 2014 Newsletter

Hello Greater Northwest Region!

Lots to tell in this newsletter. Please pay special attention to the Hallmark Award deadlines. They are coming up very soon! Let’s see some GNR on the stage this year for Nerd Nation 2015!

Speaking of Nerd Nation 2015…

IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN!!

You will find more information about that later in the newsletter including links to register.

While you’re registering for conferences, take a minute to hop over the GNRPTK.org website and register for the upcoming Spring confer-ence as well. You can accomplish even more while you’re there by applying for the Joan Fedor Scholarship, and applying to be a Region-al Officer for the upcoming term. Regional service is just another way to give back to Phi Theta Kappa and gain some valuable, lifetime skills, as well as have a lot of fun with your fellow officers and regional coordinators.

Please reach out to any of the regional officers should you have questions. We are more than happy to help!

UPCOMING DEADLINES

Administrator Awards:

December 10, 2014 at 5:00 PM.

Individual Awards:

January 14, 2015

Chapter Awards:

January 28, 2015

Hallmark Awards

GNR REGIONAL TEAM

President, Nicole Kauer VP District 2, Vacant VP District 4, Gayle Kildal

nmkauer@gmail.com VP District 3, Vacant gkildal@pwscc.edu

VP District 1, Alana Quigley VP District 5, Elizabeth Vinson

aquigley8394@mysvc.skagit.edu Lizvinson8@gmail.com

Regional Coordinator, Dr. Tomas Ramos Assistant Regional Coordinator,

tramos@tacomacc.e3du Michaelann Allen

Michaelann.allen@seattlecolleges.edu

The Phi Theta Kappa Greater Northwest Region Spring Conference will be held at North Seattle College on March 21, 2015. Please see the GNR website for the agenda, and to register.

http://gnrptk.org/page23.php

Get ready to have some fun!!

Spring Confernce!

Today more than three million livable wage jobs are unfilled in the United States because students are not entering the fields or obtaining the skills, instruction and credentials required for 21st century jobs. In less than five years, 65% of all new jobs will require a postsecondary credential. Employers hire those who demonstrate the discipline and determination to finish what they start. College completion is a way to do that.

MAKE A PLEDGE

The Greater Northwest Region Spring Con-ference is heading our way! This year is sure to be jam-packed full of interactive fun, and valuable information to assist you in making your chapter the most effective that it can be. Please make sure you visit the GNRptk.org website to access the registra-tion form, information regarding lodging, and directions to the location. Get your chapter registered early!

March is C4 Month! Phi Theta Kappa is heading up the C4 student-led ini-tiative to raise awareness of the importance of col-lege completion. PTK has created a student pledge and the materials you may need to build student momentum on campus and help ensure they commit to complete their individual graduation agenda.

One of the goals for the GNR is to create a C4 sign-ing event in March 2015. It is the intent to get all chapters in the region to have an event. Free toolkits will be provided. Fill out the free toolkit form on the GNR website. There are links to posters, pledge

cards, and other resources. Go to http://gnrptk.org and

get your chapter involved today! Reach out to other surrounding chapters, consider a joint event or just be a support to them. Let’s make this the best C4 event yet!

Please let Michaelann Allen know the date of your

event! Michaelann.Allen@seattlecolleges.edu

DEADLINE FOR JOAN FEDOR SCHOLARSHIP:

MARCH 1, 2015

This scholarship will be awarded at the 2015

Spring Conference. Please see the GNRPTK

website for the application and instructions to

submit.

It is time to register for the greatly anticipated Nerd Nation 2015! Last year gave us so many memories that, I think we all can agree, might be difficult to match. WELL— I think it is safe to say that the upcom-ing line up will definitely give 2014 a run for its money! Be prepared to be dazzled by the amazing voice and story of the incomparable, Grammy award winning, Mr. John Legend. As if that was not enough, Theoreti-cal Physicist and Author, Dr. Michio Kaku will lead the 3rd general session, followed by Author Malcolm Gladwell who will round out Nerd Nation 2015 leading the 4th general session.

Please visit the PTK.org website to register for Nerd Nation 2015. Make sure you register for both the conference AND the hotel early, as these always fill up very quickly.

http://nerdnation.ptk.org/register/event

Ever thought about how you could get more involved with Phi Theta Kappa?

COME AND EXPERIENCE BEING A REGIONAL OFFICER!

It is time for new officers to continue on the tradition of excellence with GNR. Some of the benefits of serving in this position are: Enhancing leadership experience and skills, Fellowship with members from around the region, Representing your region at PTK events, Travel opportunities, and much more. There are more details on the GNRPTK.org website, along with the Regional Handbook that has everything you need to know in it regarding the Regional Officer application process. We will elect new officers at the Spring 2015 GNR Conference.

COMPETITIVE EDGE CHALLENGE!

Those members who complete their 5 Star Competi-tive Edge coursework by January 31, 2015 will be presented with their pin at the GNR Spring Con-ference. Take some time to complete your stars and be recognized in the Competitive Edge Hall of Fame. You can access your Competitive Edge via the PTK.org website. Get started today!