Phi Beta Kappa Association of the Area P.O. Box 641121 Chicago, IL 60664-1121 (312) 409-1937

www.pbkaca.org

December 2012

Dear PBKACA key holder:

President Please join us as we celebrate PBKACA’s 75th anniversary in 2013. The world has changed Judi Strauss-Lipkin dramatically since our association’s charter was granted in 1938, but our commitment to 1540 N. State Pkwy #12C promoting excellence in the liberal arts and education at large remains the same. We need Chicago, IL 60610 your participation and financial support to achieve these goals. (312) 988-9996 Our association was busy in 2012. Our events and achievements included: Vice President Christopher Kopacz • Won the Best Mid-Sized Association Award at the PBK Triennial Conference. • Awarded our seventh $5,000 PBKACA scholarship to Zobia Chunara, a graduate of Secretary Northside College Preparatory and a freshman at Yale University, and held a special Roselind Lindau reception attended by five of our past scholarship recipients. • Presented the Distinguished Service Award to Dana Hall, the former director of Treasurer Chicago Ensemble, at our Annual Dinner. Richard Wilbur • Offered a wide variety of exclusive programs, including a tour of the Lincoln

Executive Committee Museum and Library in Springfield led by the museum’s director, a guided visit of the acclaimed Lichtenstein exhibit at the Art Institute, an architectural tour of the John Ashton Randi Belisomo historic North Loop, and special performances of two new musicals written by local James Caristi Phi Betes. (Valparaiso University liaison) • Began a series of salon discussions and continued our special interest groups, Emelda Estell including the Young Professionals Group and the Book Group. Jules Gleicher (Rockford College liaison) Ron Gorny This year, we have more exciting plans in store. Already underway is a project to redesign ( liaison) our website to make it easier to navigate and allow us to better serve our members. But to David Hirschey continue this project and other activities, we need your help! Your dues enable us to continue Herb Nechin to be an award-winning local association. We welcome your participation on our committees, Elizabeth Pridgen and your attendance at activities as well as suggestions for new ones. Patti Ray (Loyola University Chicago liaison) Please renew your membership before the end of the year, or join PBKACA by Azra Salihovic completing the enclosed form and sending it with your check for $35 (or more if you (Lake Forest College liaison) wish) in the enclosed envelope. You may also charge your dues on our website: Scott Shippy (University of at www.pbkaca.org. We receive no financial support from the national PBK society, and your Chicago liaison) contributions enable our association to reach out to key holders in the Chicagoland area, to

assist current and future key holders with job hunting and social/intellectual connections, and

to support college scholarships for deserving Chicago high school students.

Warmly,

Judi Strauss-Lipkin, President of PBKACA

“...to inspire enthusiasm for pursuits of the mind...”

Phi Beta Kappa Association of the Chicago Area Your 2012 Award-Winning PBK Mid-Sized Association

2013 Membership Form

Name: _____ First M.I. Last

PBK key from: Year Initiated: ______Major/Field of Study:

Preferred Mailing Address:

City, State, Zip:

Phone: E-Mail Address:

Title and Employer:

Membership Category (Membership extends through December 31, 2013)

$10 Initiate (received PBK key in 2011 or 2012) $100 Magna Cum Laude Member

$35 Regular Member $150 Summa Cum Laude Member

$50 Cum Laude Member $1,500 Lifetime Member

Please make your check payable to PBKACA and mail it with this form to: • PBKACA Renewal, P.O. Box 64-1121, Chicago, IL 60664-1121

To renew online with a credit card, log onto the PBKACA website at www.pbkaca.org. • Click on “Membership Activities,” then “Join PBKACA,” and finally “Join Now.”

• Update your membership information after submitting payment by e-mailing [email protected].

(1) Do you have any ideas for upcoming events? Interesting speakers? Locations for events?

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(2) Would you like to get more involved in PBKACA?

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(3) Other comments? Suggestions?

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