Wilkins Questionnaire

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PHI THETA KAPPA MISSOURI REGION

REGIONAL OFFICER CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE

Name of Candidate: Tobi R. Wilkins

Office(s) for which you are campaigning: President and Vice President of my District

Chapter and College Name: Alpha Xi Chi - St. Charles Community College

1. List your educational background, current major, and educational goals. I have a Pharmacy Technician Certification from the state of Nevada. I attended culinary art school at the Community College of Southern Nevada-Las Vegas. I am currently working to complete a Pre-Health/Pre-Pharmacy degree so as to attend Pharmacy School and acquire a Doctorate of Pharmacy.

2. What is your career objective? I will become a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharmacist).

3. List and describe your activities in Phi Theta Kappa. I am the Vice President of Communications and Public Relations for Alpha Xi Chi. I send and receive all chapter communications and notify all officers and members of meetings, events, etc. I promote the chapter at all levels of the Society. I write and submit articles to campus and community newspapers, when necessary. I take photographs at all chapter events. I review and provide updates for the chapter Facebook page. I compile and update the chapter contact list. I organize all chapter mailings (Orientation invitations, Induction Ceremony invitations, etc.). I arranged a partnership with Tau Upsilon Alpha-Lambda Chapter to collect donations for the Sts. Ann & Joachim Adopt-A-Family annual Christmas event where we collected cash and gift cards allowing us to supply a family of three a Christmas meal and gifts. I am the moderator and organizer of the Alpha Xi Chi Book Club where we read books from the Honors Program Guide and enjoy Socratic discussions. Each semester, I participate in the College Orientation presentation for campus clubs, societies, and organizations, explaining the benefits of Phi Theta Kappa memebership. I played an intricate role in the annual revision of our chapter bylaws. I coordinate and handle any items required so as to assist the chapter in reaching its goal(s) and I am a very active officer who participates in all scheduled meetings and events.

4. In what other activities have you been involved?

Co-Captain of Culinary Knowledge Team - Western Regional Champions

Volunteer and Certified Master Gardener at the Missouri Botanical Garden where I also taught cooking classes as well as an Introduction to PowerPoint class.

Member of the City of St. Peters Noise Task Force producing a White Paper for the Board of Alderman in attempts to abate noise within the city.

Active member of Tau Upsilon Alpha - Lambda Chapter, the Human Services Honor Society at St. Charles Community College.

Treasurer of 729 Club, the Philosophy Club at St. Charles Community College.

One of three St. Charles Community College's students selected to participate in the search for a new College President.

5. Why do you want to become a regional officer? My interest in holding a regional officer position within Phi Theta Kappa revolves around the desire to play a larger role within the organization, broadening my leadership skills and knowledge, expanding my planning skills, and being an active part of an organization aspired to help others.

6. Define leadership. Leadership is the ability to set a course of direction, have a clear vision of where that course will lead, and convince others of the benefits in taking that direction.

7. What kind of a leader are you? Morals matter to me and I like to lead by example. I enjoy the sense of accomplishment a group can share when a job is successfully completed.

8. What would your friends say is your strongest attribute in dealing with others? I am compassionate and generally kindhearted, considerate of others while having the ability to deliver constructive criticism and direction so as to accomplish a desired goal or result.

9. If you are elected to office, what obligations do you believe you will have to the region? If elected, I believe I am obligated to participate in all chapter/regional activities possible. I understand there will be times when my schedule will not permit participation but those should be few and far between. I am obligated to exceed the responsibilities of the position so as to set an example for those holding the position in the future.

10. If elected to office, you will be required to sign the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Code, which states that you will serve the region in a proper fashion. If one of your fellow officers violates the code, what action would you take? Depending on the severity of the offense, I would discuss the issue with the offender. If the offense was a repeat offense, the situation would require me to report the offense(s).

11. What can you offer to the Missouri Region and your district? I am a leader. I know when to delegate tasks and I am not afraid to do so. I am fair and expect others around me to be fair as well. I take pride in being dependable and reliable. I am dedicated, enjoy inspiring others, and I find much satisfaction in being a loyal teammate and collaborator.