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  1. Send signed Charter Petition and Information Form to Phi Theta Kappa.
    Chartering Petition

    The Charter Petition and Information Form verifies that the college meets the qualifications to charter, that the advisors have been officially appointed by the college administration and that the institution is committed to chartering a chapter of Phi Theta Kappa.

  2. Receive chapter name
    Every chapter receives their own name to identify their campus and members. Chapter names are assigned in alphabetical order.

  3. Submit Chapter Bylaws.
    Having chapter bylaws approved and on file at Headquarters is a requirement for every Phi Theta Kappa chapter. Your chapter's governing document not only helps you govern your chapter today, but it also provides guidance for future chapter officers and advisors. Sample Chapter Bylaws

  4. Identify eligible members and report the number to the Phi Theta Kappa contact.
    Obtain a file of students eligible for Phi Theta Kappa membership from the college registrar. An Excel or comma separated value (.csv) file allows Phi Theta Kappa advisors to very quickly and easily report new members to our Headquarters. Inform your chartering contact of the number of eligible students to receive adequate Membership Benefits Brochures. At least 10 students must accept membership to charter the chapter.

  5. Appoint and report eligible members as charter officers.
    It is proven that appointing students as chartering officers benefits the chapter during the chartering process. These chartering officers help during the chartering process, developing their leadership skills while becoming involved in the organization. Members that show great promise as a leader to the chapter are ideal to appoint. Once the chapter has chartered, the membership will then hold an election for chapter officers. Report your chapter's chartering officers in MyPTK.

  6. Submit orientation dates and receive orientation materials.
    Once an orientation date has been set and the number of eligible students reported, your chapter receives Membership Benefits Brochures and other materials that explain the benefits of Phi Theta Kappa. These materials can be distributed and displayed throughout campus to excite students about the newly developed organization on campus.

  7. Mail invitation letter to eligible members.
    At no cost to your chapter, we are excited to offer the Membership Recruitment Campaign. As part of this campaign, each of your eligible students will receive a personalized email membership invitation and letter membership invitation with a link to a personalized web address detailing the benefits of membership. Students will also receive a personalized reminder email closer to your deadline date to accept membership.

  8. Conduct new member orientation for eligible members.
    At the orientation you will explain the benefits of membership to eligible students. Guidelines and suggestions for preparing and conducting an effective orientation can be found online in MyPTK.

  9. Eligible students start to accept membership.
    Members will complete the membership application and pay membership fees through online membership acceptance with the passcode provided in the invitation letter. After accepting, members will receive a username and password to access benefits and receive a membership packet containing their certificate, member id card, Golden Key pin and Membership Benefits Guide. View all benefits here.

  10. Mail chartering ceremony invitations to new members.
    Create and mail invitations to the chartering ceremony to all new members. You should also invite college president/CEO, college administration and faculty to celebrate the chartering of your Phi Theta Kappa chapter. We will send a representative to attend your ceremony to present the charter to the college president/CEO. The induction ceremony is followed immediately after the chartering.

  11. Set Five Star Chapter Plan goal.
    We want your chapter to begin on the right foot by setting a goal. The Five Star Chapter Plan guides each chapter through the process of becoming an active and engaged chapter. This plan serves as a blueprint for developing a strong chapter and for earning local, regional, and international recognition. Participation encourages excellence and recognizes progress in the attainment of goals set by the chapter. Using the Five Star Chapter Plan as a guide to success, chapters can enhance their working relationship with the college administration by becoming active on the campus and in the community. Conduct a chapter meeting prior to the chartering ceremony to set your goal for the year. For more information on the Five Star Chapter Plan, visit the website or contact your Key Services Consultant.

  12. Receive chartering materials.
    Prior to your chartering ceremony, you will receive a packet containing your official charter, diploma seals, a transcript stamp and chapter plaque.

  13. Conduct chartering ceremony.
    The chartering ceremony is when your charter will be officially presented to your college president or campus CEO and your chapter's first members will be inducted. The Phi Theta Kappa representative will present the charter and serves as the guest speaker at the ceremony. Refer to Society Resources for complete guidelines and suggestions that will help you to prepare an impressive ceremony and view the chartering/induction script.