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CAMPAIGNING FOR INTERNATIONAL OFFICEThe Team Experience

Bryan TintesMinn-Wi-Kota Regional President

CAMPAIGNING FOR INTERNATIONAL OFFICE

Minn-Wi-Kota Region of Phi Theta Kappa

2009 International ConventionGaylord, Texas

2010 International ConventionOrlando, Florida

Jessica Proskin for Division Three Vice-President

Samantha Calvin for International President


Overview of presentationThe experience of working a campaignRunning for International Office

Why you should & shouldn’t Eligibility

Responsibilities of an International OfficerGeneral overview of campaign process

Prior to International Convention During International Convention

Roles of Candidate Campaign Manager Campaign Team



The Campaign Experience

Before Convention Extensive planning & networking Teamwork Deadlines Fundraising Grow into a team



The Campaign Experience

At Convention Networking Networking Networking!! Fast paced Stressful Challenging That great feeling of seeing your plan put to use!

Above all. . .

EXCITING!



Why you should run You want to:

Represent Phi Theta Kappa ideals at the international level

Share your knowledge and experience in Phi Theta Kappa with others

Challenge yourself Share your passion for Phi Theta Kappa with others

internationally Meet new people and travel to other chapters Gain experience in organization, public speaking,

mentorship, and communication



Why you should NOT run You want to:

Receive scholarships Because someone else you know is Get into a better college To go on vacation Go to International Convention

Don’t waste your time



Eligibility for International Office

Phi Theta Kappa member Currently enrolled in associate degree program 3.5 cumulative GPA Passion for ΦθΚ Mission and Programs Willingness to travel



Responsibilities of an International Officer

o Serve as Society Ambassadoro Act as liaison between members and Headquarterso Uphold Honor Codeo Be enrolled in 6 credit hours exclusively at the community college with

minimum 3.25 GPA

o Attend Summer Orientations and Winter Orientation

o Preside at Honors Institute and Annual Convention

o Set goals for Society participation

o Present workshops and Honors Study Topic Speeches at Regional Meetings

o Communicate with Regional and Chapter Officers

o Write Articles for Society Communicationso Remain active in local chaptero One International Officer will serve as the student representative on the

Board of Directorso WORK HARD AND HAVE FUN!!



General overview of campaign process

Prior to Convention Candidate must commit to running (preferably before winter break)

Find campaign manager (Also before winter break)

Get support of chapter and college Study Phi Theta Kappa and it’s history Establish up to 20 member campaign team Review international campaign rules with team Define clear goals and deadlines Provide ample time for team to interact with candidate Request, finish and submit Candidate Application Packet Build Campaign Booth Design and print distributable piece Design campaign costume Complete online interview with Rod Risley Prepare Honors Study Topic SpeechMinn-Wi-Kota Region of Phi Theta

Kappa


General overview of campaign process

During Convention All candidates will:

Arrive a day early for Candidate Orientation Campaign for entire day in Academic Marketplace at

booth with full team If candidate passes Primary Elections:

Campaign at booth with campaign manager for an additional 2 hours

Present Honors Study Topic speech at general session in front of all guests (3,500 – 4,000 people)

If candidate is elected next International Officer Complete immediate installation as International

Officer at closing ceremony



Roles of Campaign Team

The Candidate Ensure College and Chapter support Find Campaign Manager and team Complete Candidate Application Packet Study Phi Theta Kappa and its ideals Prepare for candidate caucus Coordinate with Campaign Manager to plan

campaign Work on Honors Study Topic Speech Work with team




The Campaign Manager Before convention

Lead the campaign team Assist in the needs of the candidate With candidate plan the campaign

Ensure those plans are followed Keep track of campaign progress

At convention Be by candidates side at all times Lead crowd control at campaign booth Answer questions on behalf of candidate Keep track of campaign team and ensure rules are

being followed




The Campaign Team Before convention

Help plan campaign Design and create campaign costume, distributable

piece and campaign booth At convention

Help setup campaign booth Represent candidate by wearing campaign costume as

much as possible Pass out distributable piece in Academic Marketplace

and draw members to the campaign booth Talk to members about candidate



Campaign Materials

Campaign Booths



Campaign Materials

Campaign Costume



Campaign Materials

Distributable Piece



Fun Videos!!!!

Jessica Proskin Campaign SpeechSamantha Calvin Campaign SpeechSamantha Calvin running in high heels2010 International Convention Highlights2011 International Convention Promo


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHo821Rltl0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIiQcGxOKJI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTzK5Ydaq9c

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH3NQ030dAY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxXBeoodw5M


Questions?

Bryan TintesMinn-Wi-Kota President

[email protected]: Btintes

Jennifer Stanford

Dean of Service Learning

[email protected]

601.984.3532


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