Induction Ceremony

Induction ceremony for the Eta Rho Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa was held on May 20, 2011 at 5:30pm in the student lounge in Van Tassell Center. Twenty-seven new members were inducted. We welcome Arita Acton, Jessica Adams, Dylan Arveson, Cormac Assink, Shannon Bailey, Emma Briggs, Kristina Ceresa, Toni Cutler, Joshua Diede, Miguel Angel Garcia, Brenda Hernandez, Amanda King, Evelina Kobzar, Katelyn Kropp, Emanuel Moreno, Erica Padilla, Robbi Record, Ted Scanlon, Sara Silva, Yannika Stafford, Joshua Sullivan, Samuel Sullivan, Corban Thoroughman, Mirisol Diaz Torres, Jason Weigel, Raquel Wisemore, Augden Zimmer.

It is time to submit your materials for officer positions for the 2011-2012 school year. I am detailing the positions below as well as the process to apply. I am also adding my notes for each position to give tips on what a successful candidate for that position would look like. Please feel free to email me if you have questions or want to discuss further at annajamesmiller@gmail.com or call me at 206-371-7313 if you wish to discuss anything here together. Dr. Stephens is also a great resource and I bet he would be glad to talk with you as well. I encourage you to apply for several positions so we can try to fill all our vacancies! Our officer team this year really worked hard and several tackled multiple positions at once, so thank you 2010-2011 officers! Best,Anna

Timeline for Officer Applications: June 1 - due date for application materials: submit a copy to Dr. Stephens (email to dstephens@wvc.edu or shove under his office door, located in Wenatchi Hall on the second floor) and bring a copy to the 4pm meeting and be ready to present them to the group.Application Requirements: 1) Letter of intent: state which position or positions you are applying for and why.2) A short 500-word essay/personal statement about yourself and your qualifications3) A letter of reference/recommendation from a teacher, current officer, supervisor, etc.4) A can-do attitude and willingness to help and learn! =) June 8: election: must be present and a current Phi Theta Kappa member in good standing (currently enrolled and have a cumulative 3.2 GPA or higher) in order to vote. July TBA: summer Phi Theta Kappa meeting where new officers will be sworn in Summary of positions - ALL ARE OPEN, apply for more than one!

President- facilitates weekly meetings and oversees all daily operations for Phi Theta Kappa's Eta Rho Chapter. Must be a great communicator who works easily and comfortably with others, takes feedback well and responds well to rapidly changing priorities. Must be a multi-tasker who has regular access to e-mail and phone throughout the day and can return communications within a matter of hours throughout the week. Must be energetic and highly detail-oriented. If this person has a full-time job must be flexible hours to take time off when needed. Must work with advisors and other officers comfortably and frequently. Starting this year must work closely with the new Alumni Association President and officers and liason to Alumni Association. Official description from the By-Laws:The President shall:1. Preside over all business and weekly chapter meetings; missing no more than four meetings per quarter.2. Furnish the advisor and chapter members with full and current information regarding local, regional, national, and international activities of Phi Theta Kappa Society.3. Communicate as needed with regional officers, national officers, and the Executive Director of Phi Theta Kappa.4. Appoint and establish any necessary committees serving as ex-officio member on all committees, ensuring they are working effectively.5. Appoint a committee to review and/or revise the chapter constitution annually.6. Represent Eta Rho chapter at all times.7. Attend all regional and national conventions and conferences, if at all possible.8. Participate in all service projects, orientation meetings, quarterly induction ceremonies, and other Eta Rho functions, if at all possible.

VP of Leadership - Manages the 5-star chapter development program and works with the President to achieve as many stars as possible for the year! Organized and detail-oriented persons will be most successful at this position.The Vice President of Leadership shall:1. Attend weekly chapter meetings, missing no more than four meetings per quarter. If class schedule does not permit this, they are to provide weekly status reports to the President.2. Preside over weekly chapter meetings, in the absence of the Chapter President.3. Act as leadership chairperson, initiating and carrying out leadership development activities during one chapter meeting per month.4. Act as Five Star Program chairperson, initiating and carrying out the requirements of the program for the current year.5. Act as fundraising chairperson, initiating and carrying out quarterly fundraising events.6. Do other tasks as assigned by the President or Executive Board.7. Attend all regional and national conventions and conferences, if at all possible.8. Participate in all service projects, orientation meetings, quarterly induction ceremonies, and other Eta Rho functions, if at all possible.

VP of Scholarship - Manages the Hallmark awards, we did not participate this year so this is an opportunity to grow this area of involvement within our chapter!The Vice President of Scholarship shall:1. Attend weekly chapter meetings, missing no more than four meetings per quarter. If class schedule does not permit this, they are to provide weekly status reports to the President.2. Act as Hallmark Awards chairperson, initiating and carrying out the requirements for the current year.3. Do other tasks as assigned by the President or Executive Board.4. Attend all regional and national conventions and conferences, if at all possible.5. Participate in all service projects, orientation meetings, quarterly induction ceremonies, and other Eta Rho functions, if at all possible.

VP of Service - Manages community service and volunteer projects. These include two or more highway cleanups per year, operation Christmas Child or other holiday service activities, will help with summer mural project. A "people person" with a great attitude, outgoing nature, and a love of helping others will be ideal for this position! Reliable transportation a major plus.Vice President of Service shall:1. Attend weekly chapter meetings, missing no more than four meetings per quarter. If class schedule does not permit this, they are to provide weekly status reports to the President.2. Act as service chairperson, initiating and carrying out quarterly service projects.3. Keep accurate records of service activities, reporting quarterly to VP of Communications and Chapter Advisor.4. Do other tasks as assigned by the President or Executive Board.5. Attend all regional and national conventions and conferences, if at all possible.6. Participate in all service projects, orientation meetings, quarterly induction ceremonies, and other Eta Rho functions, if at all possible.

VP of Membership - We didn't have one this year so I took it on....best not to combine this job with Presidency again if at all possible! This person manages membership campaign including data work in MS Excel and MS Word, coordination with Dr. Stephens for the list pull for eligible members, merge/purge of data list against current/recent member list, mail merge and letter printing on President Richardson's letterhead, oversee stuffing (flaps down!) and delivery to mail room for timely deployment of membership mailings at least two weeks before scheduled orientations and three weeks before scheduled induction ceremony. Oversees induction and orientation scheduling and facilitation.Vice President of Membership shall:1. Attend weekly chapter meetings, missing no more than four meetings per quarter. If class schedule does not permit this, they are to provide weekly status reports to the President.2. Preside over weekly chapter meetings, in the absence of the Chapter President and Vice President of Leadership.3. Act as membership chairperson, initiating and carrying out quarterly membership recruitment.4. Act as Five Star Program chairperson, initiating and carrying out the requirements of the program for the current year.5. Act as Pinnacle Awards chairperson, initiating and carrying out requirement for the current year.6. Mail letters of invitation to prospective members at least two weeks prior to orientation.7. Organize three orientation meetings and one induction ceremony per quarter.8. Do other tasks as assigned by the President or Executive Board.9. Attend all regional and national conventions and conferences, if at all possible.10. Participate in all service projects, orientation meetings, quarterly induction ceremonies, and other Eta Rho functions, if at all possible.

VP of Communication - Manages communication with the media, website updates on PTK Eta Rho blog, and e-mails to members when needed. A creative communicator who is organized and detail-oriented and has computer skills will be best for this position!The Vice President of Interpersonal Communication shall:1. Attend weekly chapter meetings, missing no more than four meetings per quarter. If class schedule does not permit this, they are to provide weekly status reports to the President.2. Keep a full record and photograph all chapter functions. Be responsible for all chapter publicityin campus, community, and Phi Theta Kappa publications.3. Prepare and maintain chapter scrapbook for regional, state and international meetings and conventions.4. Post all Phi Theta Kappa announcements around campus.5. Organize and delegate Eta Rho’s email account.6. Do other tasks as assigned by the President or Executive Board.7. Attend all regional and national conventions and conferences, if at all possible.8. Participate in all service projects, orientation meetings, quarterly induction ceremonies, and other Eta Rho functions, if at all possible.

Treasurer - Should help with the budget process annually and manage all monetary aspects of our chapter along with the President and Advisor. Someone who is good with numbers would be best!The Treasurer shall:1. Attend weekly chapter meetings, missing no more than four meetings per quarter. If class schedule does not permit this, they are to provide weekly status reports to the President.2. Receive all money and write all checks.3. Keep accurate records of all money transactions, which shall be audited by Chapter Advisor and notarized before the office is relinquished.4. Give a report of finances at each weekly chapter meeting.5. Attend ASWVC Activity Council Budget Meetings.6. Do other tasks as assigned by the President or Executive Board.7. Attend all regional and national conventions and conferences, if at all possible.8. Participate in all service projects, orientation meetings, quarterly induction ceremonies, and other Eta Rho functions, if at all possible.

Recording Officer - take notes at meetings and send to the VP of Communications and President for distribution to full group. Someone who can attend weekly meetings will be best, a fast note-taker or typist would be a plus!The Recording officer shall:1. Attend weekly chapter meetings, missing no more than four meetings per quarter. If class schedule does not permit this, they are to provide weekly status reports to the President.2. Take and read minutes of weekly chapter meetings.3. Maintain record of weekly minutes.4. Do other tasks as assigned by the President or Executive Board.5. Attend all regional and national conventions and conferences, if at all possible.6. Participate in all service projects, orientation meetings, quarterly induction ceremonies, and other Eta Rho functions, if at all possible.

Student Council Rep - can be combined with another position if needed (Thank you Sandy for a great job this year!). Attends weekly meetings for ASWVC as well as serves as liason to ASWVC. A cheerful and energetic communicator who can present our chapter in a positive light even in difficult or challenging circumstances. Someone very reliable, responsible, and accountable will be best. Student Council Representative Position shall:1. Attend weekly chapter meetings, missing no more than four meetings per quarter. If class schedule does not permit this, they are to provide weekly status reports to the President.2. Attend all ASWVC Activity Council meetings as Phi Theta Kappa liaison. If they are unable to attend the meeting, they are responsible for finding a replacement immediately.3. Give a summary of all ASWVC Activity Council meetings at weekly chapter meetings.4. Do other tasks as assigned by the President or Executive Board.5. Attend all regional and national conventions and conferences, if at all possible.6. Participate in all service projects, orientation meetings, quarterly induction ceremonies, and other Eta Rho functions, if at all possible. ……………………………………………………..

Phi Theta Kappa Honor SocietyEta Rho Chapter, Wenatchee Valley Collegewvcphithetakappa@gmail.comptketarho.blogspot.com
Anna James Miller, PresidentPatrick Deskin,
V.P. of Leadership and Greater Northwest Region District III
V.P.Sandy France, V.P. of Communications / Student Council Representative
Melinda Irwin, V.P. of Service
Casey Phillips, VP of Scholarship
Ron Lockman, Treasurer
Dr. Dan Stephens, Faculty
AdvisorBryan S. Miller, MFA, Faculty Co-Advisor……………………………………………………..