Michigan Region
Phi Theta Kappa
Michigan Region Budget 2009-2010
Phi Theta Kappa—
Approved Expenses for 2009-2010
Line Item # | Expense Description | Amount |
1. | Regional Officer Scholarship to the International Honors Institute (Regional President is provided by HQ) *A Note: should additional scholarships be offered through HQ, the balance in this line item will convert to travel scholarships for the incoming regional board. | 3 x $875 = $2625.00 |
2. | Scholarships for the top four chapters in MI to attend the International Honors Institute | 4 x $875 = $3500.00 |
3. | Regional Awards A-Frame or other vendor | $1500.00 |
4. | Thomas Obee Service Scholarship Award | $ 250.00 |
5. | Susan Friedrich Memorial Scholarship Award | $ 250.00 |
6. | Arlene Quigley Memorial Leadership Scholarship Award | $ 250.00 |
7. | MI Region Memorial Scholarship Award | $ 250.00 |
8. | Regional Printing Costs | $ 100.00 |
9. | Coordinator and Officer Supplies | $ 50.00 |
10. | Mailing Expense of Regional Awards to be judged outside the Region and any Regional Officer Awards | $ 20.00 |
11. | Regional Yearbook and Yearbook Pages | $ 30.00 |
12. | Regional Project/Challenge Award Expenses | $ 50.00 |
13. | Website Hosting Fee | $ 50.00 |
14. | Reward chapters who have not attended any regional conference in the past two years with one complimentary registration to the next conference. The Region will award up to three awards at L/MC and Mini Honors but only one registration per chapter is allowed. | $ 400.00 |
15. | Officer Orientations (rooms and meals) | $ 750.00 |
16. | Leadership/Mock Chapter (rooms for Regional Board) | $ 400.00 |
17. | Mini Honors Conference (rooms for Regional Board) | $ 450.00 |
18. | Regional Convention (rooms for Regional Board) | $ 450.00 |
19. | International Convention Allowance ($ 400 x 4 officers) | $1600.00 |
20. | International Convention Registration for Alumni Representative | $ 279.00 |
21. | Regional Officers’ Expense Allowance ($250 travel x 4 officers) *B | $1000.00 |
22. | Miscellaneous (this line includes unforeseen expenses that exceed the line items listed above. It may also include travel by Regional Officers to other Regions and travel scholarships for the 2010-2011 Regional Board to defray travel costs to the Honors Institute. | $1496.00 |
Total Proposed Expenses | $15,750.00 |
*A: This budget does not automatically include travel expenses to the Honors Institute
*B: This budget does not automatically include travel to other Regions
Additional Information to help explain budget rationale:
Current Fund Balance—Michigan Region $ 9499.85
Regional Fees Collected for the 2008 calendar year = $ 13,718.00
Regional Fees Collected Y-T-D for the 2009 calendar year = $ 10,560.00
Regional Fees Collected Y-T-D for the fall semester of 2008 = $5226.00
Regional Fees Collected Y-T-D for the spring semester of 2009 = $10, 560.00
Regional Fees Collected for the Academic Year 2009 -2009 = $ 15,786.00
Proposed Expenses for the 2009 – 2010 Academic Year = $ 15,750.00
Chapter Officer Regional Encouragement Program
MICHIGAN REGION OF PHI THETA KAPPA
CHAPTER OFFICER REGIONAL ENCOURAGEMENT PROGRAM, 2009-2010
IT’S TIME TO GET TO THE C.O.R.E.!!!
“The C.O.R.E. purpose is to encourage involvement in Phi Theta Kappa programs and activities, as well as strengthen communication between members.”
Working towards that goal, each Regional Officer will have specific Chapters to contact. The Regional Board is inviting you to participate, and we want to hear from you! If you have questions, concerns, comments, or are in need of any assistance, please contact us!
Chapters are encouraged to call any Regional Officer with an invitation to an Induction, Member Orientation, or Chapter Event. Receiving the invitation at least two weeks prior would be appreciated.
Initial communication from each Regional Officer shall be divided up as listed below:
Dan Karlskin President | Sherry Rietz Vice President | Jacob Smallegan Secretary/Treasurer | Trisha Mailloux PR/Historian |
Alpena C.C. Nu Omicron | Jackson C.C. Alpha Rho Lambda | Glen Oaks C.C. Alpha Delta Omega | Henry Ford C.C. Alpha Xi Mu |
Bay de Noc C.C Alpha Xi Delta | Kellogg C.C. Alpha Nu Eta | Grand Rapids C.C. Alpha Upsilon Kappa | Oakland C.C. Highland Lakes Alpha Omicron Kappa |
Delta College Xi Delta | Lansing C.C. Mu Tau | Kalamazoo Valley C.C. Alpha Rho Nu | Oakland C.C. Orchard Ridge Alpha Omicron Xi |
Gogebic C.C. Alpha Rho Chi | Macomb C.C. Beta Lambda Kappa | Lake Michigan College Mu Nu | Oakland C.C. Royal Oak/Southfield Alpha Omicron Psi |
Kirtland C.C. Alpha Omicron Gamma | Monroe County C.C. Tau Omicron | Montcalm C.C. Alpha Tau Alpha | Schoolcraft College Omicron Iota |
Mid Michigan C.C. Alpha Omicron Omicron | Mott C.C. Alpha Omicron Iota | Northwestern Michigan College Alpha Rho Pi | St. Clair County C.C Lambda Mu |
Muskegon C.C. Beta Xi Xi | Oakland C.C Auburn Hills Alpha Omicron Rho | Southwestern Michigan College Sigma Psi | Wayne County C.C. Alpha Upsilon Zeta |
North Central Michigan College Alpha Omicron Upsilon | Washtenaw C.C. Beta Gamma Alpha | West Shore C.C. Alpha Phi Phi |
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Regional Goals for 2009-2010
1. Strengthening communication between members through the following initiatives: the sister chapter awareness program, the C.O.R.E. (Chapter Officer Regional Encouragement) Program, recognizing the Alabama-Michigan Sister Region relationship, the use of social networking and reviving “The Michigander” newsletter.
2. Upholding the approved Regional Budget and continuing to eliminate unnecessary expenses.
3. Increase awareness and use of the Regional Website through regular updates and improvements, making it more engaging and interactive.
4. Encouraging involvement in Phi Theta Kappa programs and activities through implementation of the C.O.R.E. Program.
5. Extending the Step Up! Program to all high school students encouraging chapters to contact local NHS (National Honors Society) Coordinators or High School administrators by inviting them to participate with Phi Theta Kappa.
6. Encouraging eligible members to join a Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Association.
Sister Chapters
For those of you who have wanted to know who your sister chapters are you will find below a link to the most current list, as well as a copy of the Sister Chapter Pledge.
