Alumni will have the opportunity to fellowship with Phi Theta Kappans, hear fabulous speakers, and take advantage of discounted Walt Disney World® Theme Park tickets. In addition, alumni schedules can include:

• Alumni Social – Visit with old friends and make new ones during the Third Annual Alumni Social scheduled for Friday, April 9 at 7:30 pm. Soon-to-be-alumni are also welcomed to get a glimpse of life after the community college.
• Alumni Business Meeting – Not only will alumni be updated on alumni-specific information by Executive Director Rod Risley, the business meeting on Friday, April 9 at 5:30 p.m. will provide alumni with an opportunity to shape the goals and projects of the Alumni Advisory Council.
• Alumni Educational Forums – Expect educational forums that address the role of alumni, as well as forums that offer professional development opportunities.
• Campaign to join the Alumni Advisory Council – Each year, Alumni elect one representative to the AAC, a council that serves as the liaison between Phi Theta Kappa alumni and Headquarters staff. Learn more about this council and campaigning.

How can I make an impact?

• Phi Theta Kappa’s Annual Convention would be impossible without Alumni Volunteers. During the 91st Annual Convention, alumni donated more than 525 hours of service – an impact of more than $5,600 toward the success of our annual event. With more volunteer opportunities, we are estimating the 2010 impact to be more than $10,000. Be a part by emailing alumni.office@ptk.org for information and to sign up.
• With the help of alumni, we raised more than $20,000 towards the Hites Scholarship Challenge. As funds are matched almost 2:1 in this challenge, that adds up to $60,000 towards transfer scholarships.

Notes for Alumni planning to come:

• If you have not already signed up to help at Convention or if you have questions on how you can volunteer, contact Courtney Taylor to volunteer.
• Use the Alumni Facebook group to find a roommate.
• Registration for alumni and their guests is available online. A limited number of Key Volunteer discounts are available. Contact Courtney Taylor to learn more about this opportunity.
• All alumni and guests should be registered in order to participate.

Phi Theta Kappa offers its senior college partners an affordable way to increase visibility among potential recruits with affordable advertising options in the 2010 Convention Program.

The Convention Program serves as a workbook to supplement speaker presentations and educational forums. Some 3,800 of the best and brightest Phi Theta Kappa students will use the program as their guide to the Convention and will continue to refer to it as a year-round reference.

This program is not only read closely by Convention delegates and faculty attending the Convention, but also shared with students and college leaders after the Convention and is used to promote future events. We estimate an average pass-through rate of 25, meaning your ad could easily reach 100,000 potential transfer students. That’s a huge return on a small investment!

Your ad space may be used to promote your Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship, your special programs for transfer students, your participation in the Convention Transfer College Fair, or anything of note about your college.

This offer is being extended only to our Partners in Excellence, in recognition of their support of Phi Theta Kappa and for the opportunities they provide to community college students.

We will offer three ad sizes, all priced well below our General Session sponsorships:

Full page – $1,500
Half-page – $800
Quarter-page – $450

Click to view Advertising Specifications

Please contact Sarah Reynolds, Scholarship Programs Coordinator, at sarah.reynolds@ptk.org or 601.987.5634 for more information and to reserve your space right away!

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 and answers to frequently asked questions.

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.

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 7-9, 2011 – Seattle, Washington – Washington Convention & Trade Center

April 12-14, 2012 – Nashville, Tennessee – Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

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 university partners.
• The International Officer Candidates will be campaigning and welcoming all attendees to stop by their booths for personal interviews.
• Phi Theta Kappa’s Scholarship Station to learn more about Society sponsored scholarship opportunities.  You will have an opportunity to visit with past scholarship winners and members of the Scholarship Programs Staff to answer any questions you may have.
• CollegeFish.org – Take a test drive of this new scholarship transfer tool.
• Stroll down Phi Theta Kappa Programs Boulevard and learn more about Competitive Edge, Leadership Development Program, USA Today Case Study Challenge, Nota Bene, Honors Study Topic, and much, much more.
• Advisors can meet their Personal Assistant Manager, PAM, with hands-on training from PAM experts.

And what’s a Convention without a t-shirt? T-shirts are just the start of all that awaits you at chapter sales booths and the Recognitions store.

When you need a break from the action, catch up with old friends and make new ones in the Networking Lounge. Mingling with members, International Officers, advisors, alumni, sponsors and possibly catch a great photo opp with an enthusiastic company mascot. Furthermore the Foundation Booth is a great place to network and visit with alumni while learning more about the opportunities the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation has for alumni or soon-to-be alumni.

Most importantly, let us know you were here!  Leave your chapter’s legacy at the 2010 Convention by marking your attendance on the giant Phi Theta Kappa map!

If you miss a moment, you’ll miss a lot. Make your plans now to arrive in time for this exciting convention kick off and be part of the celebration.

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 Tickets are offered to Phi Theta Kappa Convention attendees at advance purchase savings and are unavailable at the front gates of the Walt Disney World® Theme Parks. Tickets purchased on site and not through the online service will be charged an additional 10% service charge.

Will Call tickets can be picked up at the WALT DISNEY WORLD SWAN AND DOLPHIN HOTEL ticket desk located near hotel registration. Ticket confirmation numbers will be required to claim tickets.

Purchase Tickets

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 must directly benefit the chapters of two-year college students.

Only chapters, regions or alumni organizations receiving written approval from the Director of Recognition Services will be allowed to sell merchandise at Marketplace. Space is limited and no applications will be accepted on-site.

Booth Provisions

Each sales booth will consist of one 6 ft. draped table and two chairs. Electricity will not be available for Chapter Sales Booths.

Application and Registration Fee

Early Bird Registration:  August 1, 2009 – January 31, 2010, $50.00 registration fee

General Registration:  February 1, 2010 – March 22, 2010, $75.00 registration fee

Late Registration:  After March 22, 2010, based on availability, $100.00 registration fee

Guidelines for merchandise sold in the Marketplace:

• A photograph, logo layout, detailed description and price of the merchandise must be submitted for approval along with registration fee and a completed and signed Marketplace Registration Form.  The chapter advisor must sign each Marketplace Registration Form.
• All merchandise containing the Greek letters of Phi Theta Kappa or Society name, must incorporate the ® registered trademark in the logo design. Phi Theta Kappa’s name, logo, symbols and titles are registered with the U.S. Patent Office.
• On all merchandise Phi Theta Kappa is to be referred to as, Phi Theta Kappa, or  Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society .
• The Society’s Seal, Crest and Key may not be placed on products or wearables to be sold.
• Merchandise must promote a scholarly aspect, reflect the mission statement of the Society and may not include any innuendo relating to but not limited to sexuality, violence or racial inequality.
• Merchandise selected for sale in the Marketplace can in no way duplicate any items that a chapter member running for office may be using as his/her distributable item.
• No campaign materials can be displayed on any sales tables in the Marketplace.
• Sales of items are limited to booths located in the Marketplace.
• The sale of food items by chapters, regions and alumni groups in the Marketplace is prohibited.
• No order taking will be allowed in the Marketplace.
• All chapters must have a complete inventory at the Convention.
• Raffles are allowed, however, the product being raffled must be approved and be on site for presentation. Time will be set aside near the close of the Marketplace for announcements of winners.

Recognitions Sales Booth

Items from the Recognitions catalog, including Honors and Graduation Regalia, collectibles and wearable items including the official Convention t-shirt, will be offered for sale at the Recognitions Sales Booth.

Questions?

Contact Director of Recognition Services Casey Holcomb at casey.holcomb@ptk.org or 601.984.3578.