http://neptk.org/forums/ Phi Theta Kappa New England » Recent Posts en Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:19:52 +0000 http://neptk.org/forums/topic/finding-roommates-for-the-2012-regional-convention#post-81 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:54:15 +0000 mrbrinck 81@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>Are you planning to attend the 2012 Regional Convention in Bedford, Massachusetts? Are you looking for a friendly fellow Phi Theta Kappan (or two, or three...) to share a room and split costs with? If so, post here and see who might be able to help!</p> <p>As always, be sure to use your judgment when posting any personal information on-line. Please try use e-mail addresses or adviser phone numbers only. </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic/graduation-regalia#post-77 Thu, 26 May 2011 14:58:01 +0000 Ashley 77@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>Erica, here are some additional responses:</p> <p>- Gateway Community College in Connecticut, the chapter purchases a stole, honor cord, and tassel for each graduating officer only. Other members are responsible for buying their own items. The chapter takes orders before the International Convention and buys stoles for interested members there in order to help them save on shipping costs.</p> <p>- Landmark College in Vermont currently gives a stole, cord, and tassel to each graduating member but is considering tying in an active membership component (like Manchester's system described above).</p> <p>- Massasoit Community College in Massachusetts gives out the stole and tassel to students who have documented 80 or more hours of service through the chapter or in their community.</p> <p>- Asnuntuck Community College in Connecticut gives stoles to all members. They do not give out cords because those are already provided by the college to students who have received honors in their programs.</p> <p>So it looks like the smaller chapters are able to pay for stoles for members, but larger chapters and those with limited finances only give them to chapter officers and/or members with documented service hours. I hope all of that helps you make some decisions for moving forward! </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic/graduation-regalia#post-76 Thu, 26 May 2011 14:46:00 +0000 scmerideth 76@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>Hello all,</p> <p>At Nashua Community College, we encourage the students to purchase their stoles, but we do lend some out. When the students borrow stoles, they sign for them. That helps them remember to give them back. Our budget does not have money for stoles, so we can't give them to anyone. I wish it were different and it is something that we are looking into (we have just been changed from a club to an activity).</p> <p>Of course, we also have to be very careful to go to the after-graduation reception and do our best to collect stoles. </p> <p>Thanks,<br /> Susan </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic/graduation-regalia#post-75 Wed, 25 May 2011 01:20:26 +0000 Ashley 75@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>Erica, I put your question out to the Regional Advisory Board, and here are two replies I've received so far:</p> <p>- Nashua Community College's chapter does lend out stoles, but students have to sign an agreement saying that if they don't return the stoles, their degree will not be listed on their official transcripts. The college agrees to that since it's considered a debt to the institution. That has worked well for them since the threat is enough to ensure the stoles come back. Their chapter also encourages members to buy their own stoles instead of borrowing.</p> <p>- The Community College of Rhode Island's chapter gives out gold tassels in a special ceremony the day before graduation. Members are only given stoles in exchange for service to the chapter. They also sell stoles at their tassel ceremony as a fundraiser and put reminders about buying stoles and other regalia in their newsletters leading up to graduation.</p> <p>If I get any additional replies, I'll let you know! </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic/graduation-regalia#post-74 Tue, 24 May 2011 17:54:05 +0000 Ashley 74@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>The system we use in the Alpha Upsilon Alpha chapter at Manchester (CT) Community College is that no one automatically receives free regalia, even on loan. Our membership numbers are simply too large for us to do that, especially with limited funding. We also believe that part of being an honor society is having to put in some honorable work up front in order to receive something good in return.</p> <p>We have a tiered system that requires members to work for their regalia. I don't have the rubric right in front of me, but it's something to the effect of:</p> <p>- 25 hours of commitment to the chapter: Free tassel<br /> - 50 hours of commitment to the chapter: Free tassel and cord<br /> - 75 hours of commitment to the chapter: Free tassel, cord, and stole</p> <p>Students are given a "logging chart" as soon as they're inducted so they can keep track of their hours. We let them count hours spent at meetings, running informational tables, attending Relay for Life (an easy way to get a tassel!), baking items for bake sales, going to regional events, writing meeting minutes, etc. It's all basically done on the honor system, and students can simply bring their sheets to our advisers in the week or so before graduation to pick up their items. Even though our advisers aren't going to go back and verify every single hour they put down, the fact that students have to log it all and put it in writing makes them more accountable, so no one abuses it.</p> <p>If students don't put in the hours, it is their responsibility to order their items and pay for them themselves via Recognitions. As a student (now alumna), I felt that was more than fair. It ensures steady, active involvement in the chapter and it also teaches you honors must still be worked for even after your initial induction.</p> <p>I'll post this thread on our regional Facebook page and encourage people to come here if they have any other suggestions. Good luck! </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic/graduation-regalia#post-73 Mon, 23 May 2011 13:21:52 +0000 ericasbrown 73@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>Hi Everyone,<br /> What I usually do is purchase regalia and loan it to my students to wear for the graduation ceremony and pictures. My dilemma is how to get all the regalia back from all the students after graduation. I never finish with as many cords and stoles as I started with!<br /> Any advice is much appreciated!<br /> Erica </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic/graduation-regalia#post-72 Sun, 22 May 2011 19:26:42 +0000 Ashley 72@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>That's an awesome question, Erica! Can you clarify a bit what you mean? Do you want to purchase regalia for yourself, or are you trying to find a way to purchase items for your chapter? If you can help us understand exactly what you want to do, we can probably give you lots of suggestions. :)</p> <p>-- Ashley Odell<br /> New England Region </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic/officers-tab#post-71 Sun, 22 May 2011 19:25:39 +0000 Ashley 71@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>Hi, John!</p> <p>We're sorry to hear you had difficulty finding the information, but that is because no information has been posted yet. If you are interested in running, you should simply contact our regional coordinator, Charles Mastrangelo, at <a href="mailto:cmastrangelo@massasoit.mass.edu">cmastrangelo@massasoit.mass.edu</a>. </p> <p>Thanks for your interest! </p> <p>-- Ashley Odell<br /> New England Region </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic/officers-tab#post-70 Sat, 21 May 2011 19:59:13 +0000 johnzawadski 70@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>Hi:<br /> I have been trying to find the regional officer application form and officer packet I click on the officer tab but can not find anything related to the officer packet or application. can someone look into this and try and help me find the information to run for officer at large?<br /> Thanks<br /> John Zawadski </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic/graduation-regalia#post-69 Wed, 18 May 2011 19:35:56 +0000 ericasbrown 69@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>Hello Everyone,<br /> Does anyone have a good system for purchasing and/or loaning regalia for graduation?<br /> Thank you!<br /> Erica Brown<br /> Alpha Upsilon Phi Chapter<br /> Great Bay Community College<br /> Portsmouth, NH </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic/2011-regional-convention-roommate-finder#post-61 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 20:11:52 +0000 Ashley 61@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>Hello, New England!</p> <p>The Regional Convention website will be launched this week, so even though chapters have not registered yet, I thought I would start our annual roommate finder thread so people can start thinking ahead. If you are planning to attend the 2011 Regional Convention at Landmark College and want to save money on rooms, post here to connect with others who might be looking for roommates. Chapters have very successfully used the board in the past to pool their resources, so please feel free to do the same! </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic/many-thanks-to-all-of-you-at-officer-training#post-60 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 09:46:34 +0000 SuzanneACohen 60@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>A big thank you to all of you who were involved with the officer training!! The group of us from Central Maine Community College had a blast, learned alot and left more confident than we arrived, in our book it was a complete success. We are all looking foward to our next chapter meeting where we can pass on what we took from the training. On the drive home we spent the time excited and discussing the plans to attend the leadership conference coming up in Oct. Once again thank you for the effort it was well worth our time.</p> <p>Thank you to both Michelles and Susan who made the business/health breakout sessions very interesting and relevant.</p> <p>Suzanne A. Cohen<br /> VP of Scholarship<br /> Alpha Phi Xi<br /> Central Maine Community College<br /> <a href="mailto:Skylaahylder@yahoo.com">Skylaahylder@yahoo.com</a> </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic/welcome-to-our-new-coordinator#post-59 Wed, 05 May 2010 17:15:28 +0000 Ashley 59@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>Everyone, please take a moment to welcome our new regional coordinator, Charlie Mastrangelo! Most of us have known Charlie for several years and have come to see what a great leader he is within our region. I know we're all very excited to have him as our new coordinator and are looking forward to working with him. Please leave your messages of support here! </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic/2010-regional-convention#post-58 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:42:01 +0000 Charles 58@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>Thanks Diane. </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic/2010-regional-convention#post-57 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:27:01 +0000 DianeHutchins 57@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>You can find answers to all your questions and more on the regional convention website. There is a tab at the top of the neptk.org website which is a direct link to the convention website. Looking forward to seeing you there. Don't forget to register before March 1, 2010</p> <p>Diane </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic/need-a-roomate-for-internation-convetion-in-orlando#post-56 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 20:38:05 +0000 Jeremy 56@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>Hey fellow Phi Theta Kappa members! </p> <p> I am the one person heading to Orlando to representing my chapter from Cape Cod Community College. To save money on the hotel fees I am looking for anyone from the New England Region that needs a roommate or has a spot open in their hotel room. Reply here or send me an email, <a href="mailto:jschaub60@hotmail.com">jschaub60@hotmail.com</a>. </p> <p>Thanks and I hope everyone is having a great semester! </p> <p>Jeremy Schaub<br /> President of Alpha Upsilon Mu<br /> Cape Cod Community College </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic/2010-regional-convention#post-55 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:25:09 +0000 Charles 55@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>Does anyone know the hotel, schedule of events, or food for the event? </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic/stress-management#post-54 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:51:47 +0000 jbouchard 54@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>Hello Fellow New Englanders,<br /> I wanted to take a moment from this stressful time and ask all of you a very important question. </p> <p>What are the type of things you do to manage your stress?</p> <p>With the holidays and final exams/final project all coming due, what techniques do you use to stay focused? </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic/successful-projects#post-53 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:17:18 +0000 mrbrinck 53@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>Hi all,</p> <p>As the semester comes to an end, do you have any amazing fundraisers, successful projects or best practices you would like to share? </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic/2009-regional-leadership-conference-plan-to-attend#post-51 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:40:57 +0000 Ashley 51@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>The 2009 Regional Leadership Conference will be held in Warwick, Rhode Island on October 9 &#38; 10th! Visit the conference website for details, including registration: <a href="http://www.neptk.org/regional-conference" rel="nofollow">http://www.neptk.org/regional-conference</a></p> <p>Past attendees, what advice do you have for new attendees? Share your experiences!</p> <p>New attendees, ask any questions you have so that we can answer them for you! :) </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic/best-practices#post-50 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:55:14 +0000 ptktiger 50@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>Let the world know how special you are, share your best practices with the region. </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic/take-the-honors-case-study-challenge#post-49 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:17:07 +0000 Ashley 49@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p><strong>Did you know that by simply reading the newspaper, you could win <em>$500</em>?</strong> I did it in 2008, and I'd like to help you do it as well!</p> <p>Phi Theta Kappa's <a href="http://www.ptk.org/honors/casechall/">Honors Case Study Challenge</a> gives members and chapters the opportunity enhance our understanding of the Honors Study Topic through simple reading of the newspaper at your leisure and then writing a very simple, brief case study about your discoveries. </p> <p>Here's how it works:</p> <p>1) Read USA Today between Monday, July 6, 2009 and Friday, February 19, 2010. (You do NOT need to read the paper every day!)</p> <p>2) Select four or five articles on a single topic related to the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Study Topic, "The Paradox of Affluence: Choices, Challenges, and Consequences." (You get to pick your subject! Write about health care, educational access, urban poverty, or anything else that intrigues you.)</p> <p>3) Write a one-page Case Study summary and a paragraph about the future implications of your topic. (This is no more than 700 words total, so it's very short!)</p> <p>4) Pose three to five discussion questions related to the topic and suggest up to six resources for additional study. (Additional resources might be books you've read on the topic, or maybe even relevant movies you've seen.)</p> <p>It sounds like a lot, but I promise -- it's not at all! On top of that, if you pick a topic you're passionate about, it's very fun!</p> <p>You can choose to participate on your own or with your chapter. If your submission is one of the four winning entries, you'll receive:</p> <p>- A $500 stipend (to use any way you'd like if you're an individual; to use for Honors Study Topic programming if you're a chapter)<br /> - Publication by USA Today through their on-line education section<br /> - A plaque from Phi Theta Kappa and USA Today<br /> - Recognition on-stage at 2010 International Convention at Walt Disney World</p> <p>If you'd like to see what a case study looks like, <a href="http://www.ptk.org/honors/casechall/winners/odell_08_csc_winner.pdf">here's my winning entry from 2008</a>. That one simple case study not also earned me all of the above, but also an additional $1,500 grant for further research, an opportunity to travel and present my findings at an academic conference, <em>and</em> an internship in my field! (Read more about <a href="http://www.ptk.org/breakingnews/jan09/161.htm">my experiences after the Honors Case Study Challenge</a>.)</p> <p>If there's any way I can help you participate in the Honors Case Study Challenge, please <a href="mailto:ashley.odell@neptk.org">let me know</a>. I would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have, or even lead a workshop at your campus for your chapter. I hope you'll consider taking the Challenge! </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic/relay-for-life#post-48 Sat, 20 Jun 2009 22:38:43 +0000 jbouchard 48@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>Hello New England...<br /> I think that most of us have completed our Relay for Life fundraiser!! So I am looking for your chapter stories. I would like publish as many stories as possible in the next newsletter!!<br /> Send me your <a href="mailto:successes...jill.bouchard@neptk.org">successes...jill.bouchard@neptk.org</a>!! </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic/regional-officer-goals-have-been-setamp-we-need-your-help#post-47 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:13:37 +0000 jbouchard 47@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>This past weekend your 2009-2010 Regional Officers meet for their weekend training. We had a great weekend of learning, planning and bonding. Your officer team is very excited to start working for you.<br /> Our first goal is something that each and everyone of you may and your chapters can assist with.<br /> Goal #1:<br /> To provide support for our chapters by working with them to creat the 1st New England Region Chapter Resource Manual and start a "sister" chapter initiative.</p> <p>Your chapter will soon be contacted by one of the Regional hoping that you will be willing to share in your chapters success story. We will be looking for any procedures, lists or tactics used in achieving your successes. If you have any of that information and would like to share, please feel free to e-mail your Vice President or me.<br /> We understand that International Headquarters provides a Chapter Resource Manual, but we as Regional Officers feel that we could add to that and make it more personal to the chapters within the Region. </p> <p>Goal #2:<br /> Create a Regional Honors in Action Project based on the needs of our chapters communities.</p> <p>Again when a Regional Officers contacts your Chapter, they will be asking what your community may be in need in reference to Operation Green: Improving our Communities. We hope that you will be very candid with each officer. This will be be only way that your Regional Officer can create a Regional Project that will have an effect on each and every chapter.</p> <p>Goal #3<br /> Continue to raise money for the Hites Foundatio. Every dollar will be matched my $2 by the Hites Foundation.</p> <p>We will use the Chico Bags to continue raising those funds along with other fundraising methods. If you have interested in purchasing some of these Chico Bags, $5/bag, please contact your Regional V.P. </p> <p>I hope that we can do as great of a job at serving the Region as the past Regional Officers have done. Please always feel free to contact any of the Regional Officers at any time. We hope that we can get you as excited about this up coming year as we are! </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic/save-the-date-summer-academies-for-officersadvisors#post-46 Tue, 05 May 2009 21:12:21 +0000 Ashley 46@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>Chapter officers and advisors, plan now to attend the Honors in Action Chapter Officer Academy and the Advisor Education Conference this summer!</p> <p>On July 18, the region will be coming together at Massasoit Community College for a 1-day, intensive (but fun!) training session to prepare for the 2009 - 2010 year. This is a "must-attend" event for all chapter leaders who are looking to enhance their skills and lead their chapters to greater success next year.</p> <p>Registration is only $10 per person, and that includes a catered lunch. (Ooh, lunch!) We have some really amazing plans in the works and hope you will join us. This is a rare opportunity to learn about chapter leadership and planning from experience alums, so we hope you take advantage of it!</p> <p>Visit <a href="http://www.neptk.org/nera/projects/summer-academies" rel="nofollow">http://www.neptk.org/nera/projects/summer-academies</a> for more details. :) See you in Brockton! </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic/how-do-you-deal-with-stress-at-this-time-of-year#post-45 Mon, 04 May 2009 16:32:06 +0000 DianeHutchins 45@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>Ashley's right. This is a great topic Jill!</p> <p>We all experience stress in our life whether we're in school, on the job, or raising a family. Stress usually comes from a sense of feeling overwhelmed. What do I do when stress invades my life?</p> <p>First, I take a deep breath (maybe two). Then, focusing on one task at a time, I do the very best I can. Evaluate what needs to be done, then prioritize. </p> <p>When I was in school, I discovered that it was better for me to take a break when I was tired rather than pushing through another hour of studying. After a short period of "me" time, I came back to the books refreshed and clear-headed. </p> <p>Once you realize you've done all you can do, let it go. Breathe that sigh of relief. And remember, the semester is almost over and you're one step closer to graduation. </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic/how-do-you-deal-with-stress-at-this-time-of-year#post-44 Sat, 02 May 2009 04:12:52 +0000 Ashley 44@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>Great topic, Jill!</p> <p>For me, stress is a particular challenge because I am one of the almost 20% of Americans with an anxiety disorder. College students -- especially traditional college-aged women -- have one of the highest rates of anxiety disorders, so I have to work especially hard to keep my anxiety in-check while in school.</p> <p>Here's something you may not know about me: As an agoraphobic, I am literally <strong>terrified</strong>; of being in large groups or having the focus of a room on me. (Among other things, it makes me feel dizzy and like I literally can't breathe. If that sounds familiar, I would be happy to help direct you to information on more clinical help.) Even still, I've been able to work through that anxiety over the years, especially through Phi Theta Kappa, so that I'm now able to function really well in those situations. Except for when I'm messing up behind a microphone, most people don't even realize that I have anxiety issues! So even people with myself who have diagnosed acute anxiety disorders, there <em>is</em> help and hope, and you <em>can</em> get through it!</p> <p>One of the most important things you can do for yourself when stressed is to challenge the negative thinking that's provoking and furthering the stress. Anything in life can make us anxious, which is a normal and healthy response, but when it starts evolving into full-blown anxiety and severe stress, it's usually because of our pattern of thinking. These cognitive distortions -- like mentally exaggerating problems we're experiencing to make them seem terrifying, or telling ourselves that anything less than "perfection" is unacceptable -- can lead to really terrible consequences if we don't recognize and "check" them early on.</p> <p>Even though I have dealt with severe anxiety issues since childhood, I've been able to go on to achieve many things most people would only dream of. I have total faith that Phi Theta Kappans can get through their finals-related stress and have a much more relaxed academic experience -- as long as they remember to combat that negative thinking once it starts!</p> <p>I would also really like to recommend two resources for students:</p> <p>1) <a href="http://www.gotanxiety.org/">GotAnxiety.org</a> is a website offered by the Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) that is designed especially for college students coping with school-related stress. It's a great website to visit for direction to more resources that can be helpful at this time of year.</p> <p>2) Me. :) If stress is a problem for you or your chapter, <em>please</em> feel free to <a href="mailto:ashley.odell@neptk.org">contact me</a> and I will be more than happy to speak with you and help you determine some great coping skills to work through anxiety. I also offer an <a href="http://www.neptk.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/being-a-stress-free-scholar.pdf">interactive workshop</a> called "Being a Stress-Free Scholar: Balancing School, Life, and You," which I am happy to present to chapters that might be interested. This topic is obviously very near and dear to me, so please let me know if I can help in any way.</p> <p>There is definitely no shame in anxiety, and I believe it's incredibly important for those of us to deal with it every day to not feel shame. We need to share our stories to help reassure others that it really is all okay, and things will work out fine. :) I hope many of you who have anxiety challenges will work hard to conquer them, because you <em>can</em> -- and I'm rooting for you. :) </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic/how-do-you-deal-with-stress-at-this-time-of-year#post-43 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:39:28 +0000 etdbullock 43@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>I definitely like to exercise this time of year. Vitamin D is an essential vitamin when it comes to kidney function, bone growth, skin and nail health, and most importantly, overall happiness. If for some reason I can't exercise I head down to the beach and just relax. </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic/how-do-you-deal-with-stress-at-this-time-of-year#post-42 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:19:53 +0000 jbouchard 42@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>For me a destressor is going out for a walk with my IPod. Weather this great helps with being able to go outside. If I can't go for a walk, than I LOVE to sit in my outside swing and listen to the birds.<br /> I also like to make sure that even in the most hectic days, I take at least 15 minutes out for myself. Whether it is to internet surf or watch my favorite show on TV. </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic/how-do-you-deal-with-stress-at-this-time-of-year#post-41 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:15:34 +0000 jbouchard 41@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>Hello fellow New Englanders..<br /> I was just wondering what all of you do to relieve your stress during finals week?? Any suggestions to help other members that maybe struggling in dealing with their stressors?? </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic/introduce-yourself#post-40 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:31:13 +0000 etdbullock 40@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>Hello,<br /> My name is Tyler Bullock. I am the recently elected President of the Alpha Kappa Upsilon chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. I speak on behalf of all of Massasoit Community College when I say words cannot describe how excited we are for this upcoming year! </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic/leading-the-wayinternational-convention-2009#post-39 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 01:33:30 +0000 jbouchard 39@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>I hope that everyone made it home safe and is getting back into your school work. For those of you that were able to experience such an awesome event...please share your thoughts and comments here!!! </p> <p>Did you take pictures? Could you share them with the Region?? We would like to be able to post of the pictures that were taken. Please e-mail the link to the share website where you have them posted. </p> <p>Have a great week!! </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic/introduce-yourself#post-38 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:50:25 +0000 snowgirl2242 38@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>Hey i'm Honore from the Community College of Rhode Island chapter. Had a great time hanging out with everyone at the New England Regional Convention! </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic/leadership-at-its-finestrunning-for-regional-office#post-37 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 02:09:20 +0000 mcifelli26 37@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>PS the previous post:<br /> Marie Cifelli<br /> 2006-2007 Regional President </p> http://neptk.org/forums/topic/leadership-at-its-finestrunning-for-regional-office#post-36 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 02:08:16 +0000 mcifelli26 36@http://neptk.org/forums/ <p>Becoming a regional officer was one of the most important decisions I made during my education. I learned how to be a leader, I learned how to listen, communicate with a variety of people, and most of all I learned about who I was and how to achieve my goals. I suggest everyone run for regional officer at least one and see where the journey takes you. :) </p>