Convention 2010 Category
The Hallmark Awards Program is Phi Theta Kappa’s competitive awards program that recognizes individuals, chapters and regions for excellence in the Society’s Hallmarks of Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Fellowship. Awards will be announced and presented to winners throughout the Convention.
Phi Theta Kappa encourages all chapters to submit entries for consideration. Applications for administrator award categories must be received at Headquarters by Tuesday, December 1, 2009. Applications for all other award categories must be received by Wednesday, February 3, 2010.
Click here for more information including entry forms, judging rubrics, sample entries …
Five Phi Theta Kappa members will be elected to International Office during the Annual Convention. Each chapter attending the Convention will choose a Voting Delegate (must be an active member) to cast the chapter’s ballots in all five races.
The positions are as follows:
International President
Division I Vice President
Division II Vice President
Division III Vice President
Division IV Vice President
The 2010 candidates will be featured here in March 2010.
Click here to interact with the current International Officers and learn more about the International Officer Campaign.
The 2010 Convention offers attendees multiple rounds of educational workshops with topics ranging from implementing Society programs to opportunities for personal development.
Schedule
Round 1: Thursday, April 8, 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Round 2: Thursday, April 8, 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm
Round 3: Friday, April 9, 8:15 am – 9:30 am
Round 4: Saturday, April 10, 8:15 am – 9:30 am
Round 5: Saturday, April 10, 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm
Watch for Educational Forum titles and presenters to be announced on this page in the coming months.
April 8 -10, 2010 – Orlando, Florida – WALT DISNEY WORLD SWAN AND DOLPHIN HOTEL
April 7-9, 2011 – Seattle, Washington – Washington Convention & Trade Center
April 12-14, 2012 – Nashville, Tennessee – Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
Be there for all the excitement, as we kick off Convention in a whole new way.
The all-new Grand Opening on Thursday, April 8, will begin at 8:00 pm and provide Convention attendees with their first chance to come together in one spot and celebrate the Phi Theta Kappa Experience. This will be a grand event no one will want to miss!
Some of the engaging and informational exhibits and events taking place are:
Transfer College Fair to learn about transfer scholarships and benefits for members only from hundreds of four-year college and …
Read the full story »Phi Theta Kappa will offer Convention delegates a break from the fast-paced Convention events with free time to visit the Walt Disney World® Theme Parks on Friday, April 9, beginning at 4:00 pm. Discounted tickets, valid after 4:00 pm, are available for purchase in advance.
Want more time to explore Orlando? Plan to arrive a few days early or stay a few extra days after the Convention concludes and consider bringing family and friends to make your trip to Orlando a great vacation for all!
The Magic Your Way Meeting/Convention Theme Park …
The Marketplace is a hub of activity throughout the Convention. Attendees visiting the Marketplace will find the Recognitions Sales Booth, Chapter Sales Booths, International Officer Candidate Booths, the Transfer College Fair, entertainment and exciting daily give-a-ways.
Chapter Sales Booths
The Phi Theta Kappa Marketplace offers a unique fundraising opportunity for chapters, regions and alumni groups. Groups who are pre-registered and pre-approved can sell Society-related items to their fellow Convention participants. Items often include visors, t-shirts, buttons and collectibles. Alumni and regional organizations are welcome to participate in Marketplace; however, all funds raised …
Registration for the 2010 Annual Convention is open now. Register by Feb. 8, 2010, to lock in our lowest registration rate!
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April 8–10, 2010
Wednesday, April 7
1:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Convention Registration
Marketplace Open
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Regional Coordinator Dinner Meeting
Thursday, April 8
8:00 am – 10:00 pm
Convention Registration Open
Marketplace Open
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Honors in Action Academy
2:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Educational Forums – Round 1
3:45 pm – 5:00 pm
Educational Forums – Round 2
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Regional Meetings
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Convention Grand Opening
Transfer College Fair
Meet International Officer Candidates
Friday, April 9
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Convention Registration Open
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Marketplace Open
8:15 am – 9:30 am
Educational Forums – Round 3
10:00 am – …
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