Alumni MembershipPurpose The purpose of the Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Association is to support and promote the people, programs and priorities of the Phi Theta Kappa Society, fostering and encouraging the communication and affiliation among all alumni and friends. These Alumni and Friends have valuable contributions to make to this Association through continuing the experience of fellowship by working with others who have shared in the Phi Theta Kappa experience. Together the alumni and friends can help insure a bright future for a new generation of scholars and leaders. Any member of Phi Theta Kappa, who upon leaving community college was a member of good and regular standing and who was enrolled for at least one year in a two-year college meets alumni status and is eligible to participate in alumni programs. Also eligible for participation are all honorary members of Phi Theta Kappa. Membership is open to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, religion, sexual orientation or national origin. The broad-based alumni program offers alumni several categories of membership from which to choose. Alumni may choose to be a:
Alumni may hold memberships and actively participate in multiple alumni associations simultaneously provided all membership requirements are met for each association. International Alumni AssociationThere are no dues for membership in the International Alumni Association, however, members are strongly encouraged to provide financial support and/or assist in efforts to raise funds for the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation. The International Alumni Association is facilitated by International Headquarters and the Alumni Advisory Council. Any member of the International Alumni Association who has been officially recorded on the alumni rolls at Headquarters for two years is eligible to serve on the Alumni Advisory Council. The Alumni Advisory Council advises the Phi Theta Kappa Board of Directors and Headquarters Staff on matters pertaining to the Society. The Alumni Advisory Council is comprised of the Phi Theta Kappa Director of Development, an ex-officio, non-voting member; a member of the International Alumni Association who is elected by Phi Theta Kappa Alumni attending the International Convention to serve a one-year term; an individual appointed by the Phi Theta Kappa Board of Directors to serve a three-year term; and three individuals appointed by the Executive Director to serve staggered three-year terms. Senior Institution- Community- and Regional Alumni AssociationsAssociation structure, membership, frequency of meetings, annual dues, voting processes, and officer candidate eligibility and terms of office vary with individual alumni associations. The mission and purpose follows International guidelines and must adhere to the mission of International Alumni Association. Senior Institution-based Association:
Community-based Association:
Regional Association:
Missouri Alumni Association The Missouri Alumni Association provides a network of support to fellow Phi Theta Kappans, the Missouri Region, the International Headquarters, and all alumni. The primary focus is on assisting the Missouri Region in promoting the Honors Study Topic, the International Service Project, and all Phi Theta Kappa programs and activities within the region. The Missouri Alumni Association is facilitated by the Association officers and the Executive Committee. Any member of the Missouri Alumni Association who has been officially recorded on the alumni rolls for two years is eligible to serve as an Association officer. The Executive Committee handles all questions not specifically dealt with in the Association’s bylaws; makes recommendations to the membership; and files an Alumni Annual Report to the Phi Theta Kappa Headquarters. The Executive Committee is comprised of the President, the Vice President, the Secretary/Treasurer, and the Representative At Large who serve staggered two-year terms. The Missouri Alumni Association Advisor/Facilitator and the Missouri Regional Coordinator serve as non-voting, ex-officio members. Association dues are paid annually to the Secretary/Treasurer by the first general session of the Regional Convention. All active members must pay dues as prescribed to be on the Association’s active member roster and to be eligible to vote and hold office. Meetings are held at any Regional or International function or at the discretion of the Association President. The annual meeting is held at the Regional Convention, during which time the annual budget is presented, officer elections are conducted, and new officers are installed. Dual-MembershipAn individual may hold dual-membership status: as a member of an alumni association and as a member of an active chapter. A member who has attained alumni status per International guidelines, meets all membership requirements of the alumni association, and enrolls in a two-year college to pursue an additional associate degree may remain on the rolls of the alumni association following the guidelines established by International Headquarters. The member may also, in this case, participate as an active chapter member. However, the member may not hold office and vote in dual-membership capacities simultaneously. International Headquarter has established the following guidelines for dual-membership: 1. If the member is an alumni officer and votes in the alumni association, the member may and is encouraged to participate in the active chapter in a supportive roll; however, the member may not hold office or vote as an active member in the chapter or the region. 2. If the member holds an active chapter or regional office, the member may and is encouraged to participate in the alumni association in a supportive roll; however, the member may not hold an alumni association office or vote as an alumni. In the event a current alumni member, after meeting all membership requirements of the association, enrolls in an additional associate degree program at a two-year college, the member should notify the alumni association of his/her enrollment. If the member elects to reinstate active membership with voting privileges in the two-year chapter and/or hold a chapter or regional office, the member will: 1) notify the alumni association, 2) retain alumni membership status, 3) relinquish alumni membership privileges including eligibility to vote and hold office, and 4) be encouraged to participate in alumni activities in a supportive role. In the event the member does not elect to reinstate active membership with voting privileges in the two-year chapter and/or hold a chapter or regional office, the member will: 1) retain alumni membership status and all associated privileges including eligibility to vote and hold office, and 2) be encouraged to participate in the two-year chapter in a supportive role. |