Pi Omega Chapter of
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society
Announcements and Reminders

Congratulations, Chad Harden, on being elected as the 2007-2008 Illinoi Regional President!

Congratulations, Chad Harden and Debbie Martin, on being named to the 2007 All-Illinois Academic Team!

Don't forget to check the Upcoming Activities page to see what we have coming up and for information on officer elections and graduation attire.

Congratulations, Connie Page, on being promoted to Chapter Vice President!
 

Congratulations to Laurie Little on being selected as: Pi Omega's Interim Chapter President, spring 2004, and Pi Omega's Regional Delegate! In this latter capacity, Laurie will represent Pi Omega while presiding over this year's regional meetings  (including the Regional Convention in November here are DACC!).  She will also be the Illinois flag bearer at the International Convention in Minneapolis in April!

Congratulations to our new Chapter Secretary, Connie Page!

Congratulations to Pi Omega, 2004 Illinois Regional President Chapter.
 

Congratulations to Chapter Advisor Lori Garrett who received the following awards in 2003: Selected to serve as a Phi Theta Kappa 2004 Faculty Scholar DACC DReAmS Award for increasing disability-related accessibilty for students at DACC.  2003 Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) William H. Meardy Faculty Member Award (US, England, and Canada). 2003 ACCT Central Region Faculty Member Award (9 states). 2003 National Insitute of Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Award. 2003 Phi Theta Kappa Advisor Paragon Award. 2003 Phi Theta Kappa Regional Outstanding Advisor Award. 2003 Phi Theta Kappa Faculty Scholar.

Congratulations 2003 Chapter President, Kat Armstrong, for being  awarded a $1000 Coca-Cola Foundation Scholarship!

Congratulations to Steve Martin, Pi Omega's 2001-2002 Chapter President, on his acceptance into SIU's Physician's Assistant Program.  Steve will be starting there next June.  Way to go, Super Steve!  We will miss you!

Congratulations, Starla Biage!  Pi Omega's New Scholarship Hallmark Officer!

Congratulations, Angela Owings, our new Membership Officer!  Thanks for becoming an officer of Pi Omega!   Your appointment was approved unanimously, and we look forward to your leadership.
 
 

Congratulations, Heather West, and WELCOME ZANE EREK, seen here on big Sis Jada's lap! Born:  09/22/02 4:23 p.m. 9lbs 7oz 21 in. long

Congratulations, Dr. Jacobs!  Dr. Jacobs, DACC's President, has just been named Vocational Service Person of the year by Danville Rotary Club.  She will be presented with this award on October 7, 2002 and joins the company of other past recipients Joe Tanner, Jeanne Mulvaney, Vicki Stewart, Father C.B. Motsett, Dr. David Fields, Lou Mervis, Judge Rita Garman and Dr. Thomas Halloran.  This award is Danville Rotary Club's premier annual award. The individual is selected based on his/her service to the workplace and community. In honor of the occasion, the Club will also be awarding Dr. Jacobs with the prestigious Paul Harris Fellowship Award which is a symbol of commitment on the part of Rotarians to the Foundation's goal of furthering understanding and friendly relations between people of different nations.

Welcome back, Pi Omegans!  A new year is upon us and that means it is time to think about our activities for 2002-2003.  Remember that our current Honors Topic is "DImensions and Directions of Health:  Choices in the Maze," so anything related to health (physical, mental, spiritual...)  is a good choice.  Our International Service Project is an alliance with the American Cancer Society.  Please submit any ideas for activities to either your Chapter President, Abby Brooks, or to your Chapter Advisor, Lori Garrett.  Please check here for updates and visit our Upcoming Activities page to see what is already in the works.  This is your chapter, so please get involved and help determine our direction.

Congratulations, Jennifer Manning Vecellio!  Jen, one of our chapter secretaries, married longtime beau Gary Vecellio on Saturday, July 27th, in a beautiful ceremony.  New member Sara Woodard was one of Jen's bridesmaids.  The delightful event was witnessed by members Jessica Augustson and Karon Spencer, alumni member Nicole Pounds, advisor Lori, and fellow honorary member John Hoagland.  Jen and Gary, here's wishing you a very long and happy life together, and may your love grow with each passing year!

Welcome Presidential Scholarship recipients!    At a luncheon for Presidential Scholarship recipients, held on July 16, nine of ten students present accepted the invitation to join Phi Theta Kappa.  Sophomores are eligible for full membership and incoming freshmen are accepting Provisional membership until they earn enough credit hours for full membership.  Please welcome the following new members and 2001 Presidential Scholars:  Ben Sheehan and Sara Woodard.  Also welcome our new provisional members and 2002 Presidential Scholars:  Sam Cole, Natalie Davis, Ashley Haussy, Carly Lockard, Darcy Monyok, Jennifer Nicoson, and Elliott Schunke.