I thought the mentoring was very informational. I learned a lot about our generation, the millennials, which really gave me a sense of who I am and who a majority of my mentees will be. The 30/30’s helped me to see not only what I know, but let me in on another person and here there thoughts and opinions throughout the presentation. I feel it was a great leadership experience for all of us and will definitely guide us into becoming successful mentors.
I also think it went very well. I think we made a connection with them that they won’t forget and they might feel more willing to participate and interact as a Phi Theta Kappan. However, it did get a little hectic once we were trying to start the ceremony so maybe next semester we should take turns, like 2 or 3 people at a time look for the mentees, and when they are finished, then 2 or 3 more people go. Something like that because when everyone’s looking for there mentees, no one is doing anything else and people are coming in and it just gets too hectic!.
Induction went really great. I love the mentor cards and the mentoring idea. I think it fosters great leadership ability and awesome fellowship. Especially for me since I hate talking to people I don’t know but I did it and I am going to follow up and send an email out to the mentees I met.
I wish I could think of a smoother way we could have introduced ourselves to our mentees….it seemed a little rushed and uncoordinated but I can’t think of another way to do it yet. That really is the best time when they are all together like that.
The Belmar beach clean-up hosted by Ocean County College was awesome! We and many other chapters from around the state addressed issue 9 of our society’s Honors Study Topic (Family, Individual, and Community Life) and Issue 10 (The Eviroment) .We were able to serve our community by picking up litter and removing debris. Garnet, Iota Xi’s own committee leader for leadership and fellowship, did a great job. He picked over45 pounds of cigarette butts, plastics, and non-biodegradable materials by himself, he was a litter collecting machine.
After the beach cleanup,we went to McClearen park for a Common Roots picnic to discuss the relationship between Community and the environment using Broken Windows Theory as a lens.There were lots of food and drinks to fill our bellies. And the hot dogs were deliciousness!!! Although we were exhausted from cleaning up the beach, we did not hesitate to further serve our community by cleaning up the park where we had the picnic. Joe was the first to initiate this act. Thank you Joe! We love you!
participating in this event and hanging out with my fellow Phi Theta Kappans was a wonderful experience. We were able to serve our community, socialize with other members, officers and alumni, and make a difference within our community, environment, and our world. Denisa our Vice President of Fund raising was able to sell our Operation Green t-shirts and tote bags, she was wonderful. You should of seen her in action! She sold over $80 worth of stuff . Our new members, Mike and Jenna, were wonderful. They braved the chilly weather with us as we joined in fellowship with our nine other sister chapters from around the state and region! It was truly a memorable event!!!
Halloween Party for Children: Making a Difference In The Lives of Others Hosted By Hudson County Community College, Beta Alpha Phi Chapter. From 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Saturday October 31, 2009 at Hudson County Community College Student Lounge, 25 Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ
Each year, Beta Alpha Phi hosts a party for children, providing them with a safe place to have fun. To teach them about sharing, we ask for donations of nonperishable food and books to donate to a food bank or a children center. Help us provide these children with a fun time and teach them about helping others. Food and book donations arewelcomed and are apart of the chapter’s Project Graduation efforts.
Where: Hudson County Community College Student Lounge, 25 Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ
Parking: Parking is available in the lot across the street adjacent to 162 Sip Avenue
RSVP: To sign-up for the event contact Beta Alpha Phi Chapter Advisor Theodore Lai via phone (201) 360-4264 or email tlai@hccc.edu.
Friday, October 16th, 2009 marked a day in my life that will never ever fade from my memory! I was honored to be invited by Iota Xi, my college’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, to give the keynote address to over 70 Inductees and their families. It was an emotional moment for me, here I am two years after my own induction into Phi Theta Kappa, and I am speaking to future servant leaders. Doctors, Lawyers, Nurses, etc. It was indeed an honor and privileged to speak to them and welcome them into the Phi Theta Kappa family.
My experience at Union County College combined with my personal development in Phi Theta Kappa has profoundly changed me! I have become anew nine times and this occasion was my tenth. I became anew in sense that I overcame my fears of speaking in public. I embraced the fear and channeled its anxiety to empower myself! It is my greatest hope that I lead by example and can show to my fellow Phi Theta Kappans that anything is possible. That the potential for success is within us, that the choice is ours, that we determine our future, and that we can make a difference in the lives of others.
Wherever you are in your Phi Theta Kappa experience, know this! Active involvement in your chapter, your region, and your world will change your life forever! Its never to late to become involved! Never! Your get out of Phi Theta Kappa what you put into Phi Theta Kappa! Believe in yourself and each other. Love, Live, Leave a Legacy!
The Iota Xi Spring 2010 Blood Drive is here! Iota Xi needs your help in making our Spring 2010 Blood Drive a success. You can help save up to three lives by giving blood, encourage your friends, professors, and chapter members to give blood. We need your help to work the sign up tables for the blood drive, You will have the opportunity to interact with other chapter members, create chapter awareness a on campus So what are you waiting for? Sign up and volunteer give back to the college community and help save lives by giving blood.
To Sign-up fill contact Iota Xi’s Vice President of Service Lina Iddisah at, linaiddisah@yahoo.com
Halloween Party for Children: Making a Difference In The Lives of Others Hosted By Hudson County Community College, Beta Alpha Phi Chapter. From 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Saturday October 31, 2009 at Hudson County Community College Student Lounge, 25 Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ
The Iota Xi Spring 2010 Blood Drive is here! Iota Xi needs your help in making our Spring 2010 Blood Drive a success. You can help save up to three lives by giving blood, encourage your friends, professors, and chapter members to give blood. We need your help to work the sign up tables for the blood drive, You will have the opportunity to interact with other chapter members, create chapter awareness a on campus So what are you waiting for? Sign up and volunteer give back to the college community and help save lives by giving blood.
