The Honors Journal ABΓ Of Virtus Et Umbra Alpha Beta Gamma International Business Honor Society of Community, Junior, and Technical Colleges Canada · United States · Mexico AwArdsSpring 2004 Edition ABG’S RETURN TO Is There a Dent in Your Identity? Ruth PLAYA DEL CARMEN Hughbanks, Former National Student President, Gamma Gamma Chapter, Davenport University. The 2004 Alpha Beta Gamma National “Elementary My Dear” Parliamentary Pro- Leadership Conference was held at the Reef cedure Level 1. Professor Becky Rutz, Beta Tau PlayaCar in Playa del Carmen, Mexico April 15- Chapter, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community Col- 18. lege. The conference was attended by over 70 Caring and Sharing—Excellence in Commu- members of Alpha Beta Gamma and advisers who nity Service. Victoria Petrie, President, and Marie enjoyed the sun and surf while attending seminars Jackson, Secretary, Chi Epsilon Chapter, South- and getting acquainted and reacquainted. west Tennessee Community College. Despite finding out on the night before the Personality Inventory/Career Compatibility. conference that our hotel reservations had been Professor Tina Crocco, Alpha Pi Chapter, Geor- cancelled and the conference had been moved gia Perimeter College. from the initial location, ABG’s converged on The Reef with good humor and high expectations. Pro- These workshops were followed by lunch fessor Mark Zagara’s high expectations were that and free time. ABG’s scattered in groups to par- he never be in charge of another take of all that Mexico has to conference! offer from fun at the beach, Thursday evening the group visiting tourist attractions, ex- met for dinner and enjoyed a won- ploring Cancun, shopping, or derful Mexican buffet and exotic just laying by the pool. libations. There was an exciting The adviser’s meeting air of congeniality as old friends was held on Friday evening, reunited and new friendships be- old and new business was dis- gan to form. cussed. The scholarship Committee Saturday’s sessions met and worked late into the night See page 25 for more pictures! opened with student nomina- on the very difficult task of judging from many tions and speeches. Nominees were: President— wonderful essays and annual reports. Melissa Sperling, Ruth Hughbanks, Megan Friday’s sessions started bright and early Norman. Vice President—Curtis Jones, Viljon with a welcome address by Ginny Fastje, and then Caka. Executive Board—Wanda Carr, Victoria we were on our way. Friday’s presentations in- Petrie, Emilio Vasco, Jerry Maselli, Linda Bur- cluded: rows. Continued on next page 1 Continued from previous page Saturday’s sessions included: banquet later in the evening. Students were dis- Fund Raising Made Easy. Sandy missed for lunch and free time. McMurtie, Chapter Vice President and Treasurer The Awards Banquet was preceded by a and Wanda Carr, Chapter President, Kappa Eta group photo shoot. Alpha Beta Gammans en- Chapter, Martin Community College. joyed a wonderful dinner and fellowship in an- DiSC—Behavior/Attitude (A Diagnostic ticipation of the main event of the evening—the Experience). Gaye Andersen, CEA, Gamma award presentations and announcement of new Gamma Chapter, Davenport University. officers for the upcoming year. A special pre- Advertising Is a Love/Hate Relationship. sentation was made to Prof. John Christesen in Kyle Gilreath, Chapter President, David appreciation for all of his efforts on behalf of Al- McMillan, Treasurer. Gamma Alpha Chapter, pha Beta Gamma. Brevard Community College. (Awards and election results listed in sepa- Web Design—How to Build A Chapter rate articles). Website. Jerry Masselli, Delta Chapter, ABG’s partied into the night—not wanting Westchester Community College. the conference to end. but, end it must. An- Kids Konnection. Bridget Urquidez, Chap- other wonderful conference was but a memory ter President, Beta Tau Chapter, Mississippi Gulf as members left paradise for home returning to Coast Community College. everyday life. All attendees left richer for the ex- periences gained. We forged new friendships, Following the workshops, student elections learned many new things, explored new cultures, took place as well as voting on the best presenta- and will bring new ideas and renewed vitality back tions. Results would be announced at the Awards to our home chapters. Adios! Alpha Beta Gamma 2004 Student Officers The 2004 ABG National Student Officers elected at the Leadership conference are: National Student President—Melissa Sperling National Student Vice President—Curtis Jones National Student Executive Board—Wanda Carr, Victoria Petrie, and Emilio Vasco 2 THE HONORS JOURNAL of Alpha Beta Gamma Note From the Editor Editor Gaye Andersen We hope you enjoy this awards edition of the Honors Journal. It is Assistant Editor wonderful to wrap up the school year Danielle Yakovetz with the award winning accomplishments of so many talented students. As you Chief Executive Officer read through the scholarship essays you John D. Christesen will be awed with the creative abilities of our members, and the impressive accom- Chief Financial Officer plishments of our chapters—and what a Paul V. Cunningham great organization Alpha Beta Gamma is! Thank you to all students and Executive Coordinator advisers who sent materials in to be Ginnie Fastje published. Please be assured that we will use your contributions in the Fall edition. National Chairpersons We would love to hear news from all Professor Mark Zagara chapters so that we can include your Professor Renee Summers activities and events in the next edition. Professor Charles Holmes Please email any news and/or information to me at [email protected]. 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Member Institutional Affiliates Network Association of Canadian Community Colleges Participant au Reseau D’affilies international de Association des colleges commentaries du Canada 3 National Leadership Conference 2004 Award Winners ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The Golden Key Award— Best Chapter Website— Dr. Mary Bone Competitive GAMMA GAMMA, DELTA, Essay— Davenport University Westchester Community College JANET GASPERSON, This award is given to the chapter Gamma Gamma, that displays overall excellence and Harold E. Tepool Award— Davenport University serves as a model chapter for oth- CHI EPSILON, Awarded to the writer of the best ers to emulate. Southwest Tennessee essay entitled “What Alpha Beta Community College Gamma Means to Me”. Excellence in Financial Awarded to the chapter with the Management Award— best promotional materials from Prof. Steven Graham Memorial GAMMA, chapter activities. Award— Vincennes University KINGLEY VIBERT, This award is given to the chapter ABG College Presendent— Gamma Gamma, that displays excellence in NATHAN L. ESSEX, Davenport University fundraising and cash flow manage- Southwest Tennessee Awarded to a student nominated by ment. Community College a faculty adviser in attendance at the Awarded to a college president Annual Leadership Conference. Excellence in Campus Service who has demonstrated, over an Award— extended period of time, inordinate Francis Cunningham Esq. BETA TAU, support for the mission of Alpha Memorial Competitive Essay — Mississippi Gulf Coast Beta Gamma. MAGNAGALE KONE, Community College Alpha Psi, This award is given to the chapter C. George Alvey Distinguished Del Mar College that best serves the host college. Fellowship Award— Best essay entitled “Ethics in Busi- PAMELA DONAHUE, ness”. Excellence in Recruitment Northern Essex Award— Community College Peter J. Gleason Essay— BETA OMICRON, Awarded to the chapter adviser MARYLOU MAMRILA, Northern Essex Community who emulates the significant con- Gamma Gamma, College tribution made to Alpha Beta Davenport University This award is given to the chapter Gamma by Adviser Emeritus, C. Best Essay entitled “Business and with excellence in recruiting by George Alvey of the Rho Chap- the Environment, Today and in Ten means of materials and marketing ter. Years” programs. Dr. Robert Litro-Chapter The Sophie Abeles Essay Award— Donald Bertram Community President Award— REBBECCA ANDERSON, Service Award— PRUDENCE CASKEY, Beta Tau, ALPHA ALPHA, Pensacola Jr. Mississippi Gulf Coast Pensacola Jr. Community College Community College Community College. This award is given to the chapter Awarded to the most outstanding Best essay entitled “Learning”. that displays innovation in service chapter president. to the community. continued on next page 4 continued from previous page Nathan Ancell Memorial Award— The Zagara Competitor’s Award— Eva Bobrow Medallion of JASON MULLINEX, KATHRYN RAYL, Excellence— Beta Tau, Sigma, LINDA BURROWS, Mississippi Gulf Coast Abraham Baldwin Eta Delta Community College Agricultural College WANDA BUTLER, Awarded for the best business plan. Awarded to an outstanding Alpha Zeta Beta Gamma athlete. VILJON CAKA,