PTK New England Region Newsletter |
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- Registration information for the upcoming Spring Convention, plus a sneak peek at the exciting agenda!
- Candidate application packet for the 2022-2023 Regional Officer elections
- Don't miss out on our ongoing Transfer Edge completion initiative!
- 2022 REACH Rewards Chapters announced
- Other news and upcoming deadlines
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Register Now for the Spring Convention! |
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The New England Region's annual Spring Convention will be Saturday, March 26th, 2022 and will run from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM! This one-day hybrid event features both virtual and in-person registration options, with the in-person proceedings taking place at Asnuntuck Community College in Enfield, CT.
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Registration Information: |
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Registration: $50 in-person, $25 virtual (Note: In-person registration is limited to the first 100 people)
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The deadline to register for the Spring Convention, Friday, March 18th, will be strictly adhered to.
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All in-person attendees will be required to show physical proof of COVID-19 vaccination upon arrival. Additionally, attendees must wear masks throughout the duration of the convention. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms on the day of the convention, please remain home. As we celebrate our first event together in over two years, please remember to be respectful of all attendees and the precautions they may be taking. The New England Region appreciates your cooperation, and we look forward to celebrating with you soon!
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A Sneak Peek at the Convention Agenda: |
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Keynote Speaker: Amma Marfo |
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Amma Marfo is a thoughtful yet incurably silly higher education professional, writer, and editor based in Boston, MA. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies from the University of Rhode Island, and a Master of Education from the University of South Florida. Amma is an avid advocate of creativity, humor, and finding the best use of energy. |
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Special Guest Speaker: Susan Edwards |
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Susan Edwards serves as Phi Theta Kappa's Associate Vice President of Honors Programming and Undergraduate Research, and as Chair of the Honors Program Council. Susan will be providing the region with the International Headquarters Update, as well as presenting a special educational forum session on the Honors in Action Project and the new 2022-2023 Honors Study Topic, The Art and Science of Play.
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Plus:
- Regional Officer Elections
- NERA Executive Board Elections and Annual Business Meeting
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Three Exciting Educational Forum Tracks: Traditional, Specialty, and For Advisors
- Regional Hallmark Awards
- and much more!
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The official application for the 2022-2023 New England Regional Officer elections has been released! Instructions for declaring your candidacy are included in the application, which is due by 5pm on Sunday, March 13th.
If you have any questions or are interested in learning more about serving as a Regional Officer, contact a member of the current RO team.
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2022 REACH Rewards Chapters |
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The New England Region is so proud to announce that 26 of our chapters have been recognized as 2022 REACH Rewards Chapters! During the 2021 calendar year, these chapters met or maintained a membership acceptance rate of 15% or higher.
Congratulations to the following 2022 REACH Rewards Chapters:
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Alpha Chi Epsilon Chapter, Lakes Region Community College
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Alpha Delta Chi Chapter, River Valley Community College
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Alpha Delta Omicron Chapter, Middlesex Community College
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Alpha Iota Nu Chapter, Norwalk Community College
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Alpha Kappa Lambda Chapter, Massachusetts Bay Community College
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Alpha Kappa Mu Chapter, Bunker Hill Community College
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Alpha Kappa Upsilon Chapter, Massasoit Community College
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Alpha Lambda Zeta Chapter, Asnuntuck Community College
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Alpha Nu Epsilon Chapter, Northwestern Connecticut Community College
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Alpha Pi Psi Chapter, Quincy College
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Alpha Sigma Omicron Chapter, Greenfield Community College
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Alpha Upsilon Alpha Chapter, Manchester Community College
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Alpha Upsilon Mu Chapter, Cape Cod Community College
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Alpha Upsilon Omicron Chapter, NHTI, Concord's Community College
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Alpha Xi Theta Chapter, Gateway Community College
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Alpha Zeta Theta Chapter, Quinsigamond Community College
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Beta Alpha Epsilon Chapter, Landmark College
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Beta Beta Omicron Chapter, Eastern Maine Community College
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Beta Beta Pi Chapter, Quinebaug Valley Community College
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Beta Eta Phi Chapter, Bristol Community College
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Beta Gamma Xi Chapter, Middlesex Community College
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Beta Iota Omega Chapter, Washington County Community College
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Beta Xi Phi Chapter, New England Institute of Technology
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Chi Rho Chapter, Housatonic Community College
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Phi Delta Chapter, Mount Wachusett Community College
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Xi Alpha Chapter, Berkshire Community College
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New England is a Five Star Region!
We are proud to announce that for the third year in a row, the New England Region is a Five Star Region! We can't wait to celebrate this achievement with you all at the Spring Convention and at PTK Catalyst 2022! Congratulations, New England!
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Regional Initiative: Complete
PTK Transfer Edge Today!
The New England Region is running a promotion to encourage current PTK members to utilize PTK's fantastic transfer education program, Transfer Edge! The first twenty members that complete Transfer Edge by Sunday, March 6th will receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card and a Transfer Excellence pin! Send screenshots providing proof of program completion to newenglandregionptk@gmail.com.
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Webinars from PTK's Student Engagement Team
Did you miss the latest webinar from the Student Engagement Team at PTK HQ, Leaving a Legacy for the Next Leadership Team? The recording for the session can be found here.
Future sessions from PTK's Student Engagement Team include:
- March 9th 4PM ET - The Advisors Session: Increase engagement with Phi Theta Kappa Professional Development Courses
- March 23rd 4PM ET - Chapter Advisor and Leaders Session: Organizing Chapter Leadership and Engage Members: Motivating the Middle
Register for the upcoming sessions here.
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Important Dates and Deadlines
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Sunday, March 6th - Proof of New Transfer Edge Completion Due
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Sunday, March 13th at 5 PM - Regional Officer Candidate Applications Due
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Friday, March 18th - Spring Convention Registration Deadline
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Saturday, March 26th from 9 AM - 5 PM - 2022 Spring Regional Convention
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Thursday, April 7th - Saturday, April 9th - PTK Catalyst 2022
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Friday, April 29th at 6 PM - Nota Bene Literary Competition Entry Deadline
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Monday, May 16th - PTK Spring Scholarship Application Deadline
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Other Events and Opportunities:
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Follow the New England Region on Social Media!
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New England Region Advisory Board Members
Alicia Vallette, President
Andrea Atkinson, Vice President of Leadership
Emily Huling, Vice President of Scholarship
Michele Kenney, Vice President of Service
Amber Medeiros, Vice President of Fellowship
Ethan Trautman, Vice President of Membership
Michelle Coach, Regional Coordinator
Thayre Trzepacz, Assoc. Regional Coordinator
Kim Campbell (ME)
Trish Dionne (NH)
Lin Lin (CT)
Vacant (VT)
Geoffrey Tabor (MA)
Laurie Sherman (RI)
Caroline Steadham, NERA President
Julie Larkin, NERA Advisor and AAB Member
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PHI THETA KAPPA New England Region
Contact: Michelle Coach mcoach@acc.commnet.edu
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