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FALL DISTRICT CONFERENCES

If you were not there, you missed the fun.

GREATER NORTHWEST REGION

SPRING REGIONAL CONFERENCE Saturday, March 2 and Sunday, March 3

Stay tuned for more details.

DUE DATES Honors in Action and College Project: January 16, 2019

Hallmark Awards:

Administrator Awards: December 5, 2018

Individual Awards: January 9, 2019

Regional Officer Awards: January 10, 2019

Chapter Awards: January 16, 2019

Regional Awards for Excellence and Alumni Awards: January 31, 2019

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HONORS IN ACTION Here is a checklist prepared by Niklas Kleinworth for the Delta Kappa Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor

Society, North Idaho College.

HIA Action

Checklist

Pro

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Project Requirements

Project objectives emphasize the

importance of taking action.

The action is clearly linked to findings

from the research step.

Project objectives follow a clearly-

defined proposed scope of action.

The chapter will work with a variety of

audiences to complete the action (e.g.

Non-PTK Campus organizations and

people in the community).

There is evidence that participants

increased their appreciation for informed

action and service.

Thank you, Delta Kappa Chapter, for your contribution to this newsletter.

If your chapter has information, news, or ideas for the regional newsletter, please contact your Regional

Vice President or the Regional Coordinators.

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BUDGETS

• Regional budget balance: $32,879.41

• Regional grant: $6,500.00

• Regional Coordinator travel grant: $866.09

• Alumni account: $136

SPEECH CONTEST

The spring regional conference will host a speech

competition round on March 2. Competitors will

give a persuasive speech, or an impromptu speech,

but not both. If interested in participating, email Dr.

Tomas Ramos at tramos@tacomacc.edu by Feb. 10

to register. Competitors must be registered for the

spring regional conference by Feb. 15.

Persuasive topic: “To convince the audience to

support the idea that community college should be

free”

Impromptu topics: Confidential until 30 minutes

before competition round begins.

PRIZES: First Place: Medal and cost of Catalyst

registration. Second place: Medal and $100. Third

place: Medal and $50. Monies will be paid to the

chapter.

Further details will be posted on the Greater NW

regional website under the events tab.

CHANGES ARE COMING!! Regional Coordinators Drs. Tomas and Theresa Ramos will be stepping down after Catalyst 2019. Any advisors interested in this position, please contact Tomas Ramos at tramos@tacomacc.edu.

INTERESTED IN RUNNING FOR

INTERNATIONAL OFFICE? Contact Dr. Ramos if you would like the region to support

you in any way. Students who want to apply need to submit

a video to HQ before participating in the event.

DEADLINE TO FILE IS FEBRUARY 13, 2019

HONORS INSTITUTE 2019

LOCATION AND DATES HAVE BEEN CHOSEN:

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

JUNE 10-14, 2019

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PTK T-shirts

ON SALE @

Conferences

*All proceeds will benefit the Greater Northwest Region and

Alumni Association. For more information, please contact alumni

president Michelle Brownlee.

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Assoc. Regional Coordinator

Dr. Theresa Ramos trramos@tacomacc.edu

Regional Coordinator

Dr. Tomas Ramos tramos@tacomacc.edu

District II VP

Sharon Jang jang.s.h047@gmail.com

Regional President

Nicole Rich nicholejaninerich@yahoo.com

District I VP

Yu-Kuei Chen arthur2000@ymail.com

District V VP

Deanna Balla deannaballa.ptk@gmail.com

District III VP

Stephanie Keith stephaniekeith21@yahoo.com

District IV VP

Position

Open

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PTK Catalyst

PTK Catalyst provides unprecedented educational, professional, and

career development opportunities that allow you to represent PTK

well on all levels (chapter, region, international).

Registration is available online:

https://www.ptk.org/Events/AnnualConvention/Register.aspx

This year, PTK Catalyst will be hosted from 4-6 April, at the Gaylord

Palms Resort & Convention Center, in Orlando, Florida.

Don’t forget your sunglasses!

Tentative schedule is also available online:

https://www.ptk. org/Events/AnnualConvention/Schedule.aspx

Registration fees:

Early Bird Registration Fee - $359.00 through February 6

Regular Registration Fee - $409.00 through March 13

Late/On-Site Registration Fee - $459.00 begins March 14

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Five Star Competitive Edge

Five Star Competitive Edge is a personal

development program for Phi Theta Kappa

members that teaches: Career Development

Plan, Scholarships, Resume Writing,

Leadership Styles, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Etiquette Skills,

and Professional Development through online modules.

Stuck on a Star? Not sure how to deal with the Case Study? We can help!

Be sure to reach out to your Regional Team for any help or questions regarding

Five Star Completion! Any Officer would be more than happy to offer any advice,

or just get you on the right track for completion.

Now there is an opportunity for Advisors too!

This online course will inform and inspire you as you activate that life-changing

mission on your campus.

Here's what to expect:

• A self-paced course with videos, readings, web resources and quick quizzes to test

your knowledge as you go.

• A Discussion Forum to get answers & share advice with other advisors and HQ

staff

• Leadership lessons and organizational tips to thrive in your advisor role

• Connections to professional development opportunities that Phi Theta Kappa

offers to its advisors. PTK Benefits are not just for members, but advisors, too!