http://neptk.org/forums/ Phi Theta Kappa New England: Recent Posts en Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:09:57 +0000 http://neptk.org/forums/topic.php?id=9#post-21 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:15:22 +0000 jbouchard 21@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>I hope that everyone will have a great and safe Holiday season. And hoping the new year will bring on a change in luck and wealth. See all of you in the New Year!!</p> <p>Jill Bouchard<br /> Officer-at-Large </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic.php?id=8#post-20 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:13:37 +0000 jbouchard 20@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>We got 15 inches here in the Lewiston/Auburn area of Maine!! I am very excited for the ski season. My son will make his first appearance in the adaptive ski program at Lost Valley. So with all this snow it means that we will be able to start the season on January 1st!!! YEAH for the snow...but I could not use another storm for snow...this is more than enough snow for me this season! LOL </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic.php?id=7#post-19 Sat, 20 Dec 2008 20:37:44 +0000 Kim Rodrigues 19@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>Hi Everyone! </p> <p> Thanks so much for starting this discussion Ashley! My name is Kim Rodrigues, I am a member of Beta Eta Phi at Bristol Community College in Fall River, MA. It's also an honor to serve as the 08-09 New England Region Central V.P. </p> <p> I'm getting close to completing an Associates of Art in Communication. I work as the Communication Coordinator for a local Non Profit called The BOLD (Building Our Lives Drug Free) Coalition. BOLD is a substance abuse prevention coalition comprised of community volunteers, agency representatives, educators, city government, school representatives and youth. Our mission is to reduce youth substance abuse in Greater Fall River and our vision is to create a healthy community for the youth of Greater Fall River.</p> <p> As a coalition, one thing that we were able to do is remove drug paraphernalia sold under the guise of novelty items from our stores. We also have programs and initiatives that support parents, youth and raise awareness of important issues in the community. We are also active in the area of public policy changes that support our mission and vision. </p> <p> I also work as Coordinator of Service Learning/Leadership Development at our college. Here, I match students with Service Learning or Community Service opportunities in the community. I also help develop student leaders to lead community projects. </p> <p> In addition, I work with the LEADS program as a student leader. Here I lead teams of college students who work with middle school student to develop a Service Learning project that will benefit their community. Our college students also teach the students leadership skills that they will need to accomplish their goal.</p> <p> Finally, I do billing and administrative work for a company that I have been working for for 10 years. </p> <p> I plan to go on to study diversity and public policy and eventually master in Public Health Communication or Behavior Change Communication. </p> <p> There will be a multitude of changes in everything from health care to energy use that need to be communicated to the masses in the near future and beyond.</p> <p> Because social advocacy is very important to me, in the end, I want to use my skills and education to help build communities that work for all or at least most. This includes educating people on "matters that matter" in their lives. </p> <p> My favorite thing about Phi Theta Kappa is getting to know and work with other community college students who are in similar circumstances and are aspiring to do great things. </p> <p> We all started in a community college for a reason. We all have circumstances and challenges that we continue to rise to meet. </p> <p> What we do is not easy. But, along the way, we have learned that we have much to offer. And we are capable of more than we may have even dreamed of. </p> <p> Phi Theta Kappa probably had something to do with that for each of us. For some, earning membership to Phi Theta Kappa was a welcome confirmation of what you already knew about yourself, that gave you the confidence to go on. </p> <p> For many, Phi Theta Kappa offers opportunities to grow and discover things about ourselves that we may have otherwise not had the opportunity to discover. It's personal for each of us and collectively it is powerful.</p> <p> Leadership, Scholarship, Service and Fellowship, they are more than words. They are transforming and life changing opportunities for students, colleges and communites. That, is my favorite thing about Phi Theta Kappa. </p> <p> I look forward to learning about everyone and how Phi Theta Kappa has touched your life. </p> <p> All the best, Kim :) </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic.php?id=8#post-18 Sat, 20 Dec 2008 18:53:09 +0000 Kim Rodrigues 18@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>Hello Everyone~</p> <p> Hope this post finds you and yours safe, warm and dry!</p> <p> How is everyone after the first major snow storm of the season? How about our members in Northern MA &#38; the New Hampshire area after the recent snow and ice storm? </p> <p> Here in Fall River, MA about 11" fell and we are expecting another 2-3" over the weekend.</p> <p> Our college closed at 12:00 PM on Friday due to the weather and has rescheduled any final for that day. </p> <p> My youngest son and nephew (15yrs. &#38; 17yrs.)have enjoyed the snow and time off from school as well. They had a blast building an igloo in between snow blowing and shoveling. </p> <p> The main roads seem to be ok and the side streets are a little "iffy." Other than that, it's kind of quiet in my neighborhood. I think everyone is trying to stay warm and recover from the great "dig out." </p> <p> What does it look like in your neck of the woods? How much snow did you get? Look forward to hearing how you and yours fared the storm and what things are like in your area.</p> <p> Stay warm and dry!<br /> All the best, </p> <p> Kim Rodrigues<br /> Central V.P. </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic.php?id=7#post-17 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:07:28 +0000 Ashley 17@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>Hi, everyone! Since the forum has been a little quiet, I thought it would be great for all of the members, alums, and advisers who have registered to have the opportunity to make introductions and get to know each other.</p> <p>I'm Ashley Odell, an alumna of the Alpha Upsilon Alpha chapter at Manchester Community College in Connecticut. I graduated in spring and transferred to Mount Holyoke College this fall, but will actually be taking two courses through MCC again this spring, so I guess I will be a kinda-member again. :) I am also Southern Vice President for NERA, our regional alumni association, so I hope lots of you will join us after you move on from your chapters!</p> <p>Where are you all from, what are you studying, what's your favorite thing about Phi Theta Kappa...say whatever you'd like here. :) </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic.php?id=5#post-16 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:21:00 +0000 brookerbo 16@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>Hi Katie and Charles,</p> <p>Thank you for your kind words, and all of your support. It nice to have the support from those who have "been there, done that" :)</p> <p>Can't wait to see you at Regionals!!</p> <p>And thank you for participating in our forum, I am just getting the hang of it myself :) It really is a great way to communicate with everyone!! </p> <p>B </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic.php?id=6#post-15 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:12:35 +0000 brookerbo 15@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>Alpha Iota Nu is having cake in the lobby of the campus in honor of Phi Theta Kappa's birthday, as well as to raise awareness for the chapter and organization as a whole. They have also planned a few fellowship activities, such as ice skating, bowling, or a karaoke night. </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic.php?id=6#post-14 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:22:07 +0000 jbouchard 14@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>I was just curious as to what all the chapters have planned for the week of November 17!?!? Share your ideas and events here with other chapters. Maybe your idea will help another chapter finalize or make plans for that week!! </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic.php?id=4#post-13 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:56:29 +0000 Charles 13@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>I sent this out today to quite a few "local" chapters, but anyone is welcome.</p> <p>Hello to all,<br /> We’ve been presented a fantastic opportunity to have a good look at how some people are actually taking the “Paradox of Affluence” and making those “Choices”, facing those “Challenges”, and dealing with the “Consequences.” On November 12th, Dr. Evan Lyon, a member of Paul Farmer’s Partners in Health foundation (made famous in Tracy Kidder’s wonderful book “Mountains Beyond Mountains”) will be at Massasoit Community College in Brockton to share his experiences working with the poor and disadvantaged in Haiti and other countries. The event will begin at 2:00 P.M. in the Upper Student Lounge in the Student Center and light refreshments will be served. Bring as many students, faculty, and others as you would like to see Phi Theta Kappa’s Honors Study Topic in action! I’ve enclosed a flyer for the event. RSVPs are not needed, but if you could let me know if you and yours are interested, we can make sure there is plenty of refreshments. The more the merrier!<br /> Regards,</p> <p>Charles V. Mastrangelo<br /> Faculty Advisor Alpha Kappa Upsilon chapter<br /> Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society<br /> Department of History and Government<br /> Massasoit Community College </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic.php?id=5#post-12 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:04:30 +0000 Kim Rodrigues 12@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>Hi Katie,</p> <p> Thank you for taking the time out of your schedule to attend and present on Conflict Resolution. I really enjoyed your presentation!</p> <p> Thank you also for your kind remarks. It's been a true pleasure working with everyone and getting to know the region, which by the way is pretty incredible!</p> <p> None of this would work without the hard work and dedication of all of our members, advisers and alumni. As you know, Michelle Brinck is pretty awesome too. We owe allot of credit to her for all of her hard work and dedication. </p> <p> Thanks again! Have a great week, look forward to seeing you again-</p> <p> All the best,<br /> Kim </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic.php?id=4#post-11 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 18:49:23 +0000 Craig 11@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>Charles,<br /> Go to <a href="http://www.ptk.org/fivestar" rel="nofollow">http://www.ptk.org/fivestar</a> </p> <p>then on right hand side click<br /> check five star status<br /> then find New England region and click on it<br /> and you will be able see each chapters status :) </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic.php?id=4#post-10 Sat, 25 Oct 2008 22:40:30 +0000 ktpaska 10@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>Charles, I have info from last year still for Northern New England... If you go into ptk.org .. You can see who still needs to sign up for five star and who has added a college project.. alo check out pinnacle.... </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic.php?id=4#post-9 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:16:48 +0000 Charles 9@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>Hi all. Is there a list of colleges that we consider among the missing? I inquired about Mt. Ida, and they have turned into a four-year college. Any others? </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic.php?id=5#post-8 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:15:09 +0000 Charles 8@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>I agree Katie. They did a wonderful job. </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic.php?id=5#post-7 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 18:51:46 +0000 Craig 7@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>Thank you Kate, for taking the time out of your schedule to attend the conference. it was great the alumni and NERA could come and support our event. </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic.php?id=5#post-6 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 05:57:49 +0000 ktpaska 6@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>I wanted to take some time to thank the New England Regional Officer Team for inviting me to the Regional Leadership Conference! I had a wonderful time, and it was great to see how much each of you have grown already! Keep up the wonderful work! </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic.php?id=4#post-5 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:03:47 +0000 mbrinck 5@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>Hi everyone,</p> <p>The New England Regional Team would like to hear from you. Is there a new program that you would like to see that you would participate in? </p>