San Jose Itinerary

ORLANDO ITINERARY

April 24-26, 2014

WEATHER:

average high = 84
average low = 61
slight chance of rain

CLOTHES:

casual during day
business casual dress for final evening
*comfortable walking shoes
(our hotel = NOT the convention hotel)
*jacket/sweater
(walking outdoors BUT inside air-conditioning)
swimming pool, when there’s time
workout/gym, when there’s time

DEPARTURE:

from LCCC
to Avoca airport
meet at the Physical Plant
lower parking lot, below ECC, enter from Middle Road across from Uni-Mart
MEET-LOAD = 9:30 on Thursday
LEAVE = 10:15latest

AIRPLANE:

1 suitcase
1 carry-on
NO:
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Carry-ons
Liquids, aerosols and gels, in limited quantities, are safe to bring aboard an aircraft. Each traveler is allowed one bag in order to limit the total volume of liquids, aerosols and gels. Consolidating products into one bag and X-raying them separately from the carry-on bag enables security officers to quickly clear all items.
3-1-1 for carry-ons= 3.4 ounce (100ml) bottle or less (by volume); 1 quart-sized, clear plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring. 3.4 ounce (100ml) container size is a security measure.
3-1-1 is for short trips.If in doubt, put your liquids in checked luggage.

MONEY:

baggage fees for airport (x2)
$35/bag
Food:
LCCC gives $30/day (B, L, D) + snacks
maybe a stop at a local market
Friday night out on the town
trinkets & souvenirs

Shuttle:
Super Shuttle
XXO  Orlando
5 people
Roundtrip
RATES
Shared Ride Van Service
First Passenger : $39.00
Each Additional Passenger : $15.00
Fuel Surcharge : $0.00
Max Passengers : 9
TOTAL: $99

Hotel:
Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek

Shuttle Schedule:
Shuttle service will be provided between the Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek, the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek the WDW Dolphin Convention Foyer as outlined below.
Wednesday, April 23
4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Thursday, April 24
7:00 am – 11:00 am
8:00 pm – 12:00 am
Friday, April 25
7:00 am – 11:00 am
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday, April 26
7:00 am – 11:00 am
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
8:00 pm – 12:00 am

Long-Term Parking:
$11/day
x5 days
$55

TEE SHIRTS:
$16

CONVENTION SCHEDULE:

Our official convention venue is the Walt Disney World® Swan and Dolphin Resort(majority of events @ the Dolphin).

Wednesday, April 23, 2014
9:00 am - 4:00 pm / Regional Coordinators Meeting/Roundtable Discussions (includes lunch)
1:00 pm - 10:00 pm / Convention Registration
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm / The Phi Theta Kappa Academy Facilitators Meeting
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm / International Officer Candidate Dinner
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm / Florida Regional Meeting
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm / Regional Coordinators Dinner
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm / International Officer Candidate Orientation/Certification
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm / International Officer Candidate Reception
Thursday, April 24, 2014
7:00 am - 10:00 pm / Convention Registration
8:00 am - 5:00 pm / Marketplace
8:30 am - 2:30 pm / The Phi Theta Kappa Academy
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm / Educational Forums - Round 1
1:00 pm - 3:25 pm / Marketplace Mini Sessions
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm / Mosal Awards Committee Meeting
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm / Educational Forums - Round 2
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm / Voting Delegate Educational Forum
3:15 pm - 4:30 pm / Flag Bearer and Regional Recognition Rehearsal
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm / Political Rally for International Officer Candidates - Part 1
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm / Senior College Partners CollegeFish.org Dinner & Forum
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm / Regional Meetings
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm / First General Session
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm / Marketplace/Political Rally - Part 2; Senior College Transfer Fair
9:30 pm - 10:25 pm / Marketplace Mini Sessions
10:00 pm - 8:00 am / Online Polling for International Officer Campaign
Friday, April 25, 2014
8:00 am - 5:00 pm / Convention Registration
8:00 am - 6:00 pm / Marketplace
8:30 am - 9:30 am / Educational Forums - Round 3
8:30 am - 9:25 am / Marketplace Mini Sessions
10:00 am - 11:30 am / Second General Session
Noon - 1:00 pm / Conversations with Candidate Finalists
Noon - 10:00 pm / Online Polling for International Officer Campaign
Noon - 2:00 pm / College Presidents and Administrators Recognition Luncheon
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm / Third General Session
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm / Alumni Social
Saturday, April 26, 2014
8:00 am - Noon / Convention Registration
8:00 am - 2:30 pm / Marketplace
10:00 am - 11:00 am / Educational Forums - Round 4
10:00 am - 11:00 am / Special Event for Competitive Edge Members Only
10:00 am - 10:55 am / Marketplace Mini Sessions
11:30 am - 2:30 pm / Chapter Advisors Luncheon and Polling
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm / Educational Forums - Round 5
1:30 pm - 2:25 pm / Marketplace Mini Sessions
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm / Hallmark Awards Gala
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm / Gratitude Banquet for Alumni and Friends of Phi Theta Kappa
"Celebrating Excellence - Honoring our Advisors" Banquets ( Division I, II, III, & IV)
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm / Farewell Dance
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm / International Officer Campaign Celebration

Educational Forums

For the ultimate Convention educational experience, make plans to attend Educational Forums. Topics range from Society programs to college completion and personal development, and they’re presented by staff experts and chapters who are setting the standards for excellence in Phi Theta Kappa.

Two rounds of Forums are presented each day of the Convention.

Round 1 April 24, 2014 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm

Title / Description / Room
Success Tips: finding scholarships & your best fit four-year college / It's as easy as CollegeFish.org: learn how to understand the college matches and prioritize them in your Fishbowl; how to use the college comparison, the course planner, the calendar and the financial resources; and how to build relationships with transfer personnel at senior colleges and universities. / N. Hemisphere A4
Relay For Life: Conquering Cancer One Step at a Time / Raising funds for cancer research and support programs motivated these chapters to give it their all. Learn about Phi Theta Kappa's 10-plus-year partnership with the American Cancer Society, and hear chapters' successful strategies for fundraising and teambuilding. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society / S. Hemisphere II
Recruit Your Way to Membership Mania / Learn membership recruitment tips and best practices that will grow your chapter and increase its visibility on campus. Soon, your chapter will be inducting more members than you ever imagined! / S. Hemisphere IV
Honors in Action: Transform Your Chapter's Approach to the Honors Study Topic / Discover effective ways to develop an Honors in Action project through Honors Study Topic research, leadership development, service learning and collaboration. / N. Hemisphere E1
Financial Literacy: Meeting the Challenge of Today and Tomorrow / This forum will help you with short- and long-term goals. You'll learn action steps for some of the most common financial goals: reducing debt, creating an emergency fund, education and retirement planning. Sponsored by Bank of America / S. Hemisphere III
Competitive Edge: Your Ticket to Professionalism / Soft skills don't have to be hard! Let our professional development plan for members and alumni help you strengthen communication, critical thinking and professional etiquette skills that will help you better compete for jobs, scholarships and transfer opportunities. / Asia 1
CollegeFish.org 101: how new members can get hooked on collegefish.org / CollegeFish.org Minnows _ aka new members _ learn how Phi Theta Kappa's online college transfer tool can help you reel in scholarships and the four-year college of your dreams. / N. Hemisphere A1
Assessment 101: Collecting and Using Data to Inform Your Chapter's Decisions / Having good data is essential to making the best decisions about chapter initiatives. Explore a number of assessment techniques, and learn how to choose the one that's most appropriate for your outcomes. / N. Hemisphere E2
Advisors Only For Divisions I and III: Work Smarter, Not Harder / Headquarters staff show you how to leverage Society tools to increase membership. Learn how the Membership Recruitment Campaign Administered by Headquarters and online membership acceptance can be smart solutions to getting more done in less time. Plus get a PAM tutorial, and together we'll troubleshoot your biggest recruitment challenges. / N. Hemisphere A3
A Graduate Degree: Your Stepping Stone to Leadership, Service and Success / A comprehensive discussion about graduate school including how to decide which program and which college are right for you, and how to increase your chances of admission. Sponsored by The Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School / S. Hemisphere I

Round 2 April 24, 2014 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Title / Description / Room
Voting Delegates business meeting / Official business of the Society is conducted during the Voting Delegates Business Meeting. Voting delegates will also receive important information and instruction regarding the election of International Officers. Only Registered Voting Delegates attend. / S. Hemisphere II
Unexpected Team Lessons Through Improv / You may not be able to plan for everything, but you can absolutely learn from anything! Explore the unexpected team lessons you can learn through improv. / S. Hemisphere IV
top transfer tips: from the present to your future / See how to carry the success you've found at your two-year college with you as you transfer to your four-year college. / N. Hemisphere A4
Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies (Fifth Edition) / Explore exciting changes to the fifth edition of Phi Theta Kappa's Leadership Development Program text. Certified leadership instructors and those who want to be certified to teach the course are encouraged to attend. / N. Hemisphere E2
Making the Move: Transitioning from Community Colleges to the Four-Year School / Learn the steps for selecting the right college, searching for funding and preparing for transfer that will make all the difference in a successful transfer to university life. Sponsored by Mississippi University for Women / S. Hemisphere III
Honors in Action: Transform Your Chapter's Approach to the Honors Study Topic / Discover effective ways to develop an Honors in Action project through Honors Study Topic research, leadership development, service learning and collaboration. / N. Hemisphere E1
Crafting Your Story / Alumna and Pulitzer Prize-winner Mirta Ojito shares advice for storytellers wanting to pursue a career in writing. Learn how she began at Miami Dade College and has gone on to publish her second successful book while teaching at the journalism school at Columbia University. The forum concludes with an author book signing. / S. Hemisphere V
CollegeFish.org 101: how new members can get hooked on collegefish.org / CollegeFish.org Minnows _ aka new members _ learn how Phi Theta Kappa's online college transfer tool can help you reel in scholarships and the four-year college of your dreams. / N. Hemisphere A1
Closing the Deal: Landing the Job You Want / This forum will guide you step-by-step through the art of writing a professional resume that presents your skills and abilities to help you get the job you want in today's competitive job market. You'll also get tips on dressing for success and other ways to ace your interview. / N. Hemisphere A3
Always Learning: Social Media Best Practices for Chapter Engagement / Learn how to leverage social media for more engagement in all that your chapter does. Join Pearson as we share our 10 best practices for social media engagement, and watch your chapter's engagement soar. Sponsored by Pearson Higher Education / S. Hemisphere I
Accepting the Honors Case Study Challenge / See how participating in the Honors Case Study Challenge can supplement your Honors in Action research AND help fulfill the Five Star Level of the Five Star Chapter Plan. / N. Hemisphere A2

Round 3 April 25, 2014 - 8:30am to 9:30am

Title / Description / Room
What's next? the role of alumni / The Phi Theta Kappa Experience doesn't end when you leave your chapter! Learn how alumni and alumni associations can make an impact on Phi Theta Kappa. / Oceanic 7
What Does the Tweet Say? Social Media Netiquette / Potential employers are watching your social media habits _ and what you post now could affect your ability to land a job later. Learn strategies to develop a digital identity, best practices for using social media and practical advice about personal branding on the Internet. / Oceanic 5
The C4 State Initiative: Join the Corps / Cultivating a culture of college completion is much bigger than a chapter project. It's a movement! Learn how a statewide C4 campaign can transform a one-time C4 event into an ongoing partnership. / N. Hemisphere A1
Taking the _Me_ Out of the Me Generation / Sorry, but it actually isn't all about you. Colleges and potential employers want to see you engaged on your campus and in your community. We'll show you how. / Oceanic 1
success Tips: finding scholarships & your best fit four-year college / It's as easy as CollegeFish.org: learn how to understand the college matches and prioritize them in your Fishbowl; how to use the college comparison, the course planner, the calendar and the financial resources; and how to build relationships with transfer personnel at senior colleges and universities. / Asia 5
Rollin' VIP: Gaining Selective College/University Admission / Learn how to leverage your Phi Theta Kappa membership to gain admission to the selective college or university of your choice. Sponsored by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation / S. Hemisphere IV
Relay For Life: Conquering Cancer One Step at a Time / Raising funds for cancer research and support programs motivated these chapters to give it their all. Learn about Phi Theta Kappa's 10-plus-year partnership with the American Cancer Society, and hear chapters' successful strategies for fundraising and teambuilding. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society / N. Hemisphere E2
Regional Honors in Action Project: LibGuides to the Rescue! / Think a Regional Honors in Action Project is just too hard to pull off? Learn how Kentucky used an online LibGuide to organize their Regional Honors in Action Project with more than 70 percent chapter participation. / Oceanic 3
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Opportunities / Explore the different scholarship opportunities that Phi Theta Kappa has to offer. Your Honors in Action and other experience can make your scholarship application stand out from the crowd. / S. Hemisphere III
Internships and Careers in International Affairs / Former Ambassador and alumnus Dr. David Shinn shares his experiences in foreign affairs and best ideas on positioning yourself for a career in the global forum. The forum concludes with a book signing. / N. Hemisphere E1
Honors in Action: Transform Your Chapter's Approach to the Honors Study Topic / Discover effective ways to develop an Honors in Action project through Honors Study Topic research, leadership development, service learning and collaboration. / S. Hemisphere II
Hallmark Awards in Depth: Honors in Action / Go beyond the basics to learn more about planning, writing and editing effective Honors in Action Hallmark Award entries. / N. Hemisphere A4
Exploring the Honors Study Topic: Themes 5-9 / Investigate Themes 5-9 of the 2014/2015 Honors Study Topic, Frontiers and the Spirit of Exploration (Celestial Frontiers, Temporal and Spatial Physics, Health and Medicine, Political Economy and Borders and Boundaries). / Asia 4
Exploring the Honors Study Topic: Themes 1-4 / Investigate Themes 1-4 of the 2014/2015 Honors Study Topic, Frontiers and the Spirit of Exploration (Nature of the Quest, Ideas/Ideologies, Quests of Human Expression and Exploring the Natural Environment). / Asia 3
Engaging with You: Partnering with Students from College to Career / What do students think helps them succeed? How do they acquire and use digital course materials? Based on our in-depth research, we will show you what we are doing to make your student experience engaging and rewarding _ and how that translates to success in college and the job market. Sponsored by Cengage Learning / S. Hemisphere V
Each One, Tell One: Spreading Phi Theta Kappa Awareness / You know better than anyone else what Phi Theta Kappa has done for you _ now it's time to tell your friends. Your peers are missing out on extraordinary leadership development and scholarship opportunities. Don't keep Phi Theta Kappa a secret; get your message out there! / Asia 2
Confronting the Troublemaker in Your Chapter / This forum will challenge everyone to take responsibility for building a better, more responsible community and to find the courage to confront negative actions and attitudes from their fellow members. You'll learn practical strategies for increasing the effectiveness of constructive confrontations. Sponsored by CAMPUSPEAK / S. Hemisphere I
Communication: Without It, You're Only Leading Yourself / Good communication skills are essential to the success of a leader. Learn how to get your point across clearly and effectively, so you can inspire others to action. / Asia 1
Closing the Deal: Landing the Job You Want / This forum will guide you step-by-step through the art of writing a professional resume that presents your skills and abilities to help you get the job you want in today's competitive job market. You'll also get tips on dressing for success and other ways to ace your interview. / N. Hemisphere A2
Advisors Only For Divisions II and IV: Work Smarter, Not Harder / Headquarters staff show you how to leverage Society tools to increase membership. Learn how the Membership Recruitment Campaign Administered by Headquarters and online membership acceptance can be smart solutions to getting more done in less time. Plus get a PAM tutorial, and together we'll troubleshoot your biggest recruitment challenges. / N. Hemisphere A3

Round 4 April 26, 2014 - 10:00am to 11:00am

Title / Description / Room
Special event for competitive edge members only: The PASSION Project: Inspiring Students to Succeed! / How can I become more enthusiastic about my life and future? Is living my dream even possible? What is the true source of leadership, and how do I apply it to achieve my goals? This personal and professional development forum is exclusively for our Competitive Edge members, Levels 1-5. Sponsored by CAMPUSPEAK / S. Hemisphere III
Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Studies (Fifth Edition) / Explore exciting changes to the fifth edition of Phi Theta Kappa's Leadership Development Program text. Certified leadership instructors and those who want to be certified to teach the course are encouraged to attend. / Asia 5
More than Google: Doing Your Academic Research / Learn the basics of academic investigation as it relates to Honors in Action. / S. Hemisphere IV
Making the Move: Transitioning from Community Colleges to the Four-Year School / Learn the steps for selecting the right college, searching for funding and preparing for transfer that will make all the difference in a successful transfer to university life. Sponsored by Mississippi University for Women / S. Hemisphere II