2022 Recap

2022 has come and gone and it's time to reflect on the progress we've made as a region since January.

In March, we celebrated together in person for the first time since 2019! We loved welcoming everyone to Rochester to recognize our 2021 regional award winners.

In April, we gathered in Denver for PTK Catalyst and were recognized with a Distinguished Regional Officer (Esther Alder, Century College), a Regional Award for Excellence in Career Readiness, and THREE "Top 100" Chapters (Alpha Alpha Gamma from Century, Alpha Kappa Alpha from Normandale, and Zeta Eta from Riverland)!

In June, our newly appointed regional officer team gathered for our annual planning retreat, bonded as a team, identified team values, and set their goals for the year.

In August, we launched our brand new regional newsletter and secured generous sponsorships from transfer partners who are eager to support you!

In October, we visited Fargo, ND for our fall leadership conference. Our regional officers delivered timely workshops and we were delighted to have Miguel Rodriguez, International Vice President for Division II and Dr. Rachel Gable share their insight and expertise with us.

In November, the regional team visited Phi Theta Kappa Headquarters in Jackson, MS for Regional Institute.

In December, well, we're finishing up our finals and looking forward to a much-earned break. We can't wait to see what 2023 has in store for Minn-Kota!

THANK YOU to all the members and advisors who connected with us in 2022! It's YOUR engagement that makes Phi Theta Kappa so special.

SAVE THE DATES for our Celebration/Recognition Event!

March 24-25, 2023

Twin Cities

Our spring event is our region's opportunity to celebrate YOU!

Prepare your posters to share your 2022 College and Honors in Action Projects during our popular Project Symposium.

Participate in our 2023-2024 Regional Officer Campaign/Election (scroll down to learn more!).

Hotel and Registration links will go live in early 2023.

As we complete our fall semester and prepare for several weeks without our familiar routines, please take care of yourselves, check in on your network, and ask for help if you need it.

Phi Theta Kappa members are eligible for a free month of BetterHelp.

NAMI: Prioritize Self-Care During the Holidays

If you or someone you care about is in crisis, dial 988

Hallmark Deadlines!

Your Chapter's Five Star Status contributes to our Region's Five Star Status! Submit your 2022 Hallmark Award Applications before:

January 11, 2023

Chapter Member, Officer, Advisor Awards

January 18, 2023

College Project and Honors in Action Awards

Advisors:

Submit your Five Star Progress Report before January 20, 2023!

The Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship application is DUE before midnight (your local time) on January 12, 2023! The Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship is a highly selective scholarship for the nation’s top community college students seeking to complete their bachelor’s degrees at four-year colleges or universities. Each Cooke Scholar has access to generous financial support for two to three years, college planning support, ongoing advising, and the opportunity to connect with the thriving community of fellow Scholars.

Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship - Click to Learn More!

Every two seconds, someone in America needs blood. Help our regional alumni celebrate life by ensuring that patients in need get life saving blood.

Our Alumni Chapter is asking those of us who are able to make and keep an appointment to give blood to the American Red Cross. It’s easy to find an appointment that’s near to you and every donation can help save up to three lives.

Click the link below to view the campaign and pledge to give.

https://sleevesup.redcrossblood.org/campaign/ptk-minn-kota-region-alumni/

Apply for Regional Office!

Are you interested in serving as one of our region's officers for 2023-2024? Review and complete our regional officer application before March 3, 2023.

Regional Officers will work as a team and will be expected to:

Participate in regional officer orientation/training/planning.
Successfully complete the required probationary period (see F below).
Take initiative to propose goals, ideas, activities, and complete tasks that contribute to the success of our region.
Help plan, attend, and facilitate regional events.
Contribute to our regional Awards for Excellence and the completion of our regional Hallmark Award entries.
Attend no fewer than 80% of scheduled regional meetings.
Collect leadership resources that can be shared with future teams.
Remain in open and honest communication with the team.
Collaborate with the Regional Coordinator(s) to identify agenda items and action plans for regional team meetings/events.
Communicate the value, accessibility, and benefit of Phi Theta Kappa programming.
Implement strategies to increase membership across the region, including traditionally underrepresented members like BIPOC students, LGBTQ+ students, veterans, career/workforce students, and post-traditional students.
Develop and implement strategies to connect chapters with the region.
Oversee and maintain the region’s online presence, including social media.
Respect the rights, experiences, and perspectives of one another.
Adhere to the Phi Theta Kappa Regional officer honor code.

With these responsibilities comes the opportunity to grow as a leader, attend Regional Institute, and guide the future of the region. Click the button below to access the regional officer application.

Minn-Kota Regional Officer Application

Would you like your chapter featured in an upcoming newsletter? Submit YOUR highlight using our "Chapter Spotlight" form! Let us know what you're doing, who's involved, and why you're proud of it!

Regional Officer Resources

Last month we asked our Regional Officers to identify two resources to share with you. The first, a resource available to you as a member of Phi Theta Kappa and the second, a resource you can use to build a more inclusive and equitable chapter. We'll share these one more time for you to explore.

Maple's Favorites

DEI Resource

Transferology

PTK Resource

Transfer EDGE

April's Favorites

DEI Resource

Career One Stop

PTK Resource

PTK Scholarships!

M-F, 8:30 - 5:00 CST

800-946-9995

scholarships@ptk.org

Website

Teresa's Favorites

DEI Resources

Allyship at Work

VIDEO: Equity vs. Equality

PTK Resource

PTK Edge Courses

Coordinator Corner -

For Advisors

Please report your chapter officers and/or select your Hallmark Delegates by selecting their name in your member roster and "Add a Team Position" to their record. This ensures they can help write/submit your Hallmark entries and can receive important information from the region and HQ.

As you are likely aware, event/travel costs are increasing, and this past year Phi Theta Kappa discontinued the annual $5000 regional grant that always supported our programming. Our regional team is working on redesigning our events so that we can continue to grow as a region while being mindful of costs. However, we need to explore opportunities to increase revenue in as equitable a way as possible. Please offer your feedback using this simple Google Form. Your guidance is always appreciated.

Thank You, Sponsors!

Member Resources