Beta Zeta Nu, Beta Xi Eta, and Beta Theta Omicron Chapters

Induction Ceremony Beta Zeta Nu, Beta Xi Eta, and Beta Theta Omicron Chapters of Phi Theta Kappa Cañada College, CSM, and Skyline College April 19, 2013

Jaimelynn, Ronnette, Aruna Greet people and have inductees write their names, chapter, and a short biography. SPELL NAME PHONETICALLY, i.e. “fonetikly.” Use sign in forms.

Min Music; Play softly. Turn off music and ppt for program. PUT Phi Theta Kappa emblem on the screen.

INTRODUCTION. Turn off music

1. Irene will begin the ceremony by saying a few words of welcome and introduce the advisors who are present & introduce any Nevada/California Phi Theta Kappa Regional vice presidents.

Please say at the end : To welcome the current members and advisors of attendance at our sister chapters of the College of San Mateo and College I would like to present Beta Zeta Nu and Beta Xi Eta chapter presidents.

Lauren Rankin will say a few words of welcome and introduce advisors, (only introduce those present).

Rupinder Singh will say a few words of welcome and introduce Beta Xi Eta advisors, (only introduce those present).

3. Richard Porter will speak. Dave Pine’s dad was the son of a fisherman who immigrated to Massachusetts from Canada. He was the first in the family to attend college —which started Dave’s association with education. Dave’s mother was a teacher, his brother is an assistant principal; and his sister, an admissions officer. Dave graduated from Dartmouth College and the University of Michigan law school. After moving to California, Dave was general counsel at Silicon Valley tech companies including Radius and Excite@Home.

Dave Pine is currently a member of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, representing north county. Please welcome Supervisor Pine.

Richard Porter thanks Guest Speaker…then say:

"I am pleased to present these candidates for membership in our Society. These students have fulfilled all requirements for membership and have been selected because they have chosen truth and service as their Hallmarks. I recommend them for acceptance into the Beta Theta Omicron, Beta Xi Eta, AND Beta Zeta Nu Chapters of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society."

2. Deanna will proceed to the podium and make the following statement:

"You are about to be inducted into a scholarly fellowship which embraces two-year colleges not only of your own state but of the nation and the world. This fellowship is Phi Theta Kappa. After induction, you will find among the members an atmosphere of scholarship, to which you must give of yourself in order so that the organization may be meaningful to you.

Our ideals may be expressed in the words of Albert Einstein. Einstein told students that "concern for mankind and its destiny must always be uppermost in your minds. Never forget that amidst your diagrams and equations." Use your talents, and work with your fellow Phi Theta Kappans to lead us into this new century with dignity as well as humanity.

3. Ronnette will come forth and pick up the large candle from the induction table and come forward to the podium and make the following statement:

"I have in my hand a torch, symbolic of knowledge, which is the servant of wisdom which dwells with prudence and leads in the way of righteousness in the midst of the paths of judgment."

4. Jaimelynn will approach the podium and make the following statement:

I have the white flower typifying purity and beauty of light, with its white buds signifying new intellectual association."

5. David Latt will approach the podium and make the following statement:

You see the Phi Theta Kappa emblem. (On the screen.) The golden field refers to the golden opportunities that abound on every hand for society members. The black band represents the three ideals that band us together: wisdom, aspiration and purity. Behind the band is a wreath. The oak leaves stand for stability and strength of character, as symbolized by the sturdy oak. The graceful, curling leaves of the laurel signify achievement and success, all attributes for membership in our society. Above the band is the representation of the head of Athena, the Goddess of Learning. Please Say: I would now like to call upon XXX, advisor for the XXX Chapter and professor of XXX at XXX.

6. Advisor XXX will then say:

I will call out each inductees name and chapter. When your name is announced, please come to the induction table, sign the roster, collect your flower, and light your candle."

Irene at roster Deanna at candle Tulsi at flower

At the end please say: Min Tan will read the Oath of membership.

7. Min will approach the podium and make the following statement:

You have studied the constitution of our organization, the purpose of which is to foster a spirit of devotion to study and to scholarly ideals.

Now that the standard and ideals of this organization have been fully revealed to you, you come to complete the pledge which admits

Irene (Please repeat after me:) Stop at end of lines for inductees to repeat "I ______(state your name) | do solemnly promise on the 19th day of April, 2013, | to uphold the standards of Phi Theta Kappa | and to make this object and aim foremost in my mind, | and I do solemnly pledge allegiance to my fellow members | and promise to aid them in all worthy endeavors."

9. When this is done, all members will return to their seats with all their candles lit. Aruna will the approach the podium and make the following statement:

“ It is my pleasure to welcome you into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and the lively fellowship of scholars it affords. I salute you for your accomplishment; I charge you to explore always the truth and to dedicate yourselves to the cultivation of the well-reasoned life, a prelude to service and honor.

Irene says: Please join the Phi Theta Kappans for refreshments in the lobby.