Phi Theta Kappa

NERA- Looking for Contact Advisor

Calling all advisors! NERA – the New England Regional Alumni Association is looking for a contact advisor to serve a renewable one-year term.
In addition to overseeing alumni activities and working with NERA officers, the advisor’s main responsibility will be to facilitate official communication between the alumni and Phi Theta Kappa International Headquarters.
The alumni advisor may be a member of the faculty or staff of a two-year college with an active Phi Theta Kappa chapter, a former advisor, or an alumnus of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society.
We are hoping to fill the position before the New England Leadership Conference (October 17). If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact NERA president, Monique Savoie.

Special Election Results

On behalf of the regional officer team, I am pleased to announce the final results of the special elections. We now have a complete New England regional officer team for the 2008-2009 Term. I would like to congratulate the winners and welcome them on board.
They are:

Jill Bouchard- Officer at Large (Central Maine Community College)

Julie Larkin- Southern Vice President (Manchester Community College) 

Congratulations to both of you!

New England Student Receives Leaders of Promise Scholarship

JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI - Thirty Phi Theta Kappa members from 21 states have been named recipients of the 2008 Phi Theta Kappa Leaders of Promise Scholarships. All scholars receive scholarships of $1,000 to further their associate degree studies.

The Leaders of Promise Scholarship Program provides new Phi Theta Kappa members with financial resources to help defray educational expenses while enrolled at a two-year college. The program also provides opportunities and encourages students to assume leadership roles by participating in Society programs.

“The Leaders of Promise Scholarship funds provided represent an investment in human potential,” explained Rod A. Risley, Phi Theta Kappa Executive Director. “Our objective is to provide the resources and programs that will result in the emergence of strong moral servant leaders.”
The 2008 Leaders of Promise Scholarship recipient From New England is:

Solomon Nkhalamba, Southern Maine Community College, Maine

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