Regional Projects

REGIONAL PROJECTS 2023

President: Brooklyn Asterino-Starcher

Northwest District Vice President: Florence Thwe

Northeast Vice President: Vacant

Southwest Vice President: Sabre Iglesias

Southeast Vice President: Vacant

Vice President of Communications: Jerry Hnin

Nevada Regional Vice President: Karissa Sena-Fadenrecht

Vice President of Technology: Vacant

Chapters United: Transformative Networking (Florence)

This project promotes connection, collaboration, and friendship within the Nevada/California chapters. The objective of this project is to reach out and actively work with other chapters in the region, therefore sharing a wealth of information and strengthening communication within our Phi Theta Kappa community. This project may be completed by increasing your social media presence such as on our regional Band, Facebook, and Instagram. Connect with two or more other chapters virtually to implement a service and advocacy, and build fellowship, research, or awareness. This project is an opportunity for chapters to join together, create an online presence, and be of service or a voice for the needs and issues affecting our region. 

Examples include but are not limited to:

• Fellowship Events: collaborate with other chapters by playing games, communicating, networking, and connecting. Organize a game night(s) or meeting(s) to chat with your fellow chapters (at least one other chapter). Share with others how you build friendships within your community and campus, and extend that knowledge to building friendships across Nevada and California. 

• Participate in Regional Challenges: partake in 2 or more regional challenges or contests. Show your competitive spirit by inviting members and officers to join in the challenge. Post and share your challenge or contest entry on social media and BAND, and don’t forget to tag us!

• Do a project with at least one other chapter. This project can be a service, fundraising, research, or academic activity. All chapters should be involved with the planning, preparation, scheduling, and implementation of the activity. Share with the region what activities you have organized and how your collaboration is making an impact on our region. 

If you have any questions regarding this project, please email the Northwest District VP, Florence Thwe at nvcavpn.w.d@gmail.com

Founders Day (Brooklyn)

Founders Day: We honor the founding of Phi Theta Kappa by HONORING OTHERS.

In celebration of Phi Theta Kappa’s birthday on November 19th, chapters can choose to commemorate the legacy of the founders of Phi Theta Kappa in serving and recognizing their community. 

Examples include but are not limited to:

• Honoring those that have helped during the pandemic by providing resources or sending thank you letters. Demonstrate your gratitude and support to first responders for their sacrifices and efforts in helping during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

• Honor your teachers and school staff for their continued support and dedication. Gather students to create a thank you video or presentation for school staff that has supported you in your education. 

• Celebrate the history of Phi Theta Kappa, learning about PTK's founding, growth, and inspiration. Share the knowledge with your fellow Phi Theta Kappans and the college community.  Perhaps set up a PTK booth and do some trivia to spread awareness!

If you have any questions regarding this project, please email the Regional President, Brooklyn at nvcaregionalpresident@gmail.com

Cultivating Leadership:

One of the four pillars of PTK is leadership, so our region aims to encourage the development of leadership skills that members can use to move forward with their own successful academic and professional lives. Through this project, members can develop interpersonal skills such as teamwork, communication, networking, and time management.

Examples include but are not limited to:

• ONE or more members complete any PTK Edge professional development course or Unit 1 of PTK’s Leadership Development Studies course in the current calendar year.

• One or more members run for either the Regional and/or International Office.

• As a chapter, research, develop, and hold a professionally led soft-skills leadership workshop.

Environmental Outreach (Sabre)

Anthropogenic activities have led to a number of issues in the ecosystems in which we live. Key indicators of a healthy ecosystem include water cleanliness, the regulations of our climate, and the sustainability of raw materials by means of recycling. There has been an acceleration in the loss of biodiversity at alarming rates worldwide. Being future leaders involves cognizant awareness of the responsibilities that must be taken in order to protect the environment. At the same time, climate change has repercussions across the world, as seen by the recent wildfires in California, Oregon, and Colorado. This project offers chapters a chance to find innovative solutions in environmental preservation and influence sustainable lifestyles.

Chapters must identify potential environmental issues within their college or community, explain what steps were taken to address the concern, the benefits from the chapter’s course of action(s) (e.g. economically, environmentally, socially, etc), and what can be done to promote further action on the issue.

Examples include but are not limited to: 

• Planting trees among the community, whether it’s planting a tree of any size in your backyard, or collectively planting trees in areas that need it the most. Planting trees is fundamental to getting people of all ages interactive and aware of other positive effects trees and their elements provide for our beautiful planet.

• Organizing a community clean-up helps foster a sense of community while also beautifying the landscape of our local area. Eliminating litter, beach clean-ups, conserving watersheds, and helping out in local natural parks are some examples to improve our ecosystems. 

• Creating a community garden will actively engage your community while also supporting the environment. The plants you grow will reduce air pollution while beautifying your area. It is an opportunity to promote healthy lifestyles and grow fresh produce for the community. A community garden will allow individuals to learn more about the positive effects of plants and promote interest in the environment.

If you have any questions regarding this project, please email the Southwest District VP, Sabre at nvcasouthwest@gmail.com

Community Project (Jerry)

Phi Theta Kappans often get involved in social work and support their communities. The region would like to recognize the community-based service that our members do to enrich their college and community. This project can cover a wide variety of different communities or groups of network entities. In the spirit of community service, we have provided multiple options for your chapters to choose from so you can cater to your community.

Examples include but are not limited to:

• Volunteering in your local humane society and helping animals in the shelter.

• Volunteering online or in-person with non-profit organizations to assist in areas that need help. Use your knowledge and experience to encourage and help others in your community. 

• Volunteer in senior citizen homes to assist the elderly in chores or tasks. 

• Assist in the development and education of young children by serving as a group volunteer. Participate in school events or community teams that help children in your area.

If you have any questions regarding this project, please email the VP of Communication, Jerry at nvcavpcomm@gmail.com

Student Success and Career Readiness:

Phi Theta Kappans make up a diverse community including, but not limited to, international, first-generation, working adults, and parents. Students are dedicated to their success and strive to balance their daily life stresses, so it is important to support our members and to provide information about the resources that can help them along their journey. Our region wants to recognize the activities/events that our chapters do to help college students get ready for the workforce. The following are examples that can also fulfill the “Chapters United” Regional Project if conducted with another chapter:

 Examples include but are not limited to:

• Hold an in-person or virtual seminar, workshop, or lecture for the chapter, campus, or community given by an alumnus, expert, and/or faculty member who can share their career paths. 

• Work with your college to conduct a resource fair or workshop connecting students to different resources that are available at your college and in the community, such as financial aid, personal counseling, tutoring centers, and others.
  

Cultural Project (Jerry)

Phi Theta Kappa values your culture and your cultural beliefs. Our region has diverse cultures & international students. There are very few people who live in a monoculture in a globalized world and as such we are constantly exposed to people different from us. Understanding different cultures has become incredibly important. It is essential to be able to treat others respectfully whether it be in the form of preserving past cultural history or understanding cross-culture interactions. The goal of this project is to help our region explore and understand different cultures, to prevent the loss of histories, and form greater connections with people of different backgrounds.

Examples include but are not limited to:

• Chapters host an event on a cultural holiday. You can share this on social media like BAND or Instagram, and don’t forget to tag us and your friends!

• Chapters host an event to highlight the different cultures within their community. This event might include traditional food, attire, and customs.

If you have any questions regarding this project, please email the VP of Communication, Jerry at nvcavpcomm@gmail.com

Community college smart (Karissa)

Community college students are aware of the various benefits of attending a community college such as affordability, smaller classroom sizes, job training, and a dedication to teaching and learning. Unfortunately, there is a stigma related to community colleges, but Phi Theta Kappa is committed to challenging that stigma with their new campaign, Community College Smart (CCSmart). This project focuses on raising awareness about the advantages of attending a community college to the external population. For resources and more information, visit ccsmart.org.

 Examples include but are not limited to:

• Visiting middle/high schools and holding presentations to students and/or counselors.

• Partnering with community organizations and sharing the advantages of attending a community college and holding presentations/info sessions.

• Collaborating with your college’s recruitment department.

If you have any questions regarding this project, please email the VP of Nevada, Karissa nvcanevadavp1@gmail.com