Updated 04-May-2020.
Mondo shtuff from around the internet, all about PHI THETA KAPPA!
My botty best at summarizing from Wikipedia: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, also or sometimes PTK, is the international honor society of two-year colleges and academic programs . it is headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi and has more than 2 million members the society grew quickly and became known as Phi Theta Kappa . in 1924, an amendment to the society’s constitution was passed to include all two-year colleges . the two societies have formed joint programs phronimon (Phi), thumos (Theta), katharotes (Kappa) are the initials of three Greek words . behind the band is a wreath composed of oak members of Phi Theta Kappa have opportunities to receive scholarships . members also receive automatic nominations to the National Dean’s List . there have been a total of 92 international conventions for Phi Theta Kappa . they take place in different areas of the united states each year . 2008 convention was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at which Around 4,000 Phi Theta Kappa members attended the 2010 convention . the 2011 convention was held in Seattle, Washington with more than 3,600 attendees . the 2018 Centennial Celebration was held in Kansas City, Missouri, the roots of Phi Theta Kappa. 4,141 members attended, thus setting a new attendance record. the 2019 convention was held in Orlando, Florida, with 3,775 members in attendance . the upcoming 2020 convention will be held virtually, online . Zeta of New York offers membership to Phi Theta Kappa Alumni residing in new york . since 1996, Zeata of new york has grown from 10 members to nearly 1,000 members . the Association provides scholarships for college students and assists the Region in providing an Annual Convention, Honor’s Study Weekend, and Leadership Retreats each year . other states and regions such as Ohio, Missouri, Michigan, Nevada-Californ