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Hello My Fellow Phi Theta Kappans!

We recently returned from our trip to re-

gional convention in Baltimore, Maryland.

Imagine this: Diana, Joe, Chris, Ana, Profes-

sor Stokes and me on stage in front of 300

people, while dancing to our version of Salt-N-

Pepas 1987 hit Push it. Its hard to believe, I

know. We flaunted our matching black Iota Xi tees,

while Chris rapped our chapter chant into the

microphone. This is one of my many priceless

memories of regional convention in Baltimore.

The opportunity to network with other chapter

officers was a major benefit. Joe, as our vice presi-

dent of publicity, took advantage of

this with great enthusiasm. He was

often seen campaigning for Feed-

the-Mind, and with impressive

results. I am excited to see Feed

the Mind growing to meet its true

potential. I am so proud of ourchapter for its success! Our chapter

garnered plenty of recognition this

year; we snagged quite a few

awards! Let us all congratu-

late Professor Nicole

Stokes-DuPass for

her top-notch ser-

vice as advisor to

Iota Xi. She was recognized with the

Paragon Award for new advisors at

the awards ceremony, and we are all

grateful for her dedication to making

our chapter a success.

We were fortunate to hear speeches

from Pastor and former NFL player Joe

Ehrmann, Lt. ColonelDennis Devery ofthe NJ National Guard, and scientist Ken-

neth Fink. Mr. Ehrmann delivered anemotionally charged speech that touched

on the value of prioritizing human relationships,

while recounting a particularly painful

memory of his own brothers tragic pass-

ing. Lt. ColonelDevery presented a speechfocused on leadership

skills, as he conveyed his

own anxieties when

faced with the responsi-

bility of dispatching

helicopters on 9/11.

One of the highlights

for me was a presenta-

tion by Kenneth Fink, whose

enthusiasm was contagious. He is

president of a science-education

outfit called Wondergy that uses

exciting demonstrations to get

people interested in science. Our

show included one very loud

explosion that must have woken everyone in the hotel.

We were given the opportunity to take part in educa-

tional workshops, which focused on a number of

timely issues and service project ideas. I chose to

Maria Conneran, Chapter President

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attend a presentation of one chapters revitalization pro

in New Orleans, in addition to a Relay for Life worksho

was able to pick up some useful ideas for our own fu

raising efforts as the date of our relay event approach

Other memories: surviving Baltimores rush hour driv

freezing in the gale-force winds, practicing our 80s da

moves in the hotel room mirror, staying up past 3:AM (

being ready by 7!), being silly all weekend, taking a

minute dip in the hotel pool, and eating way too m

catered food. Good times!

22nd Middle States RegionAwards Banquet Gala

Iota XiUnion County College

Nicole Stokes-Dupass, Paragon Chapter Advisor

Chapter Awards

5-Star Chapter

Four Leaf Clover Chapter

Four Leaf Clover Fellowship

Diamond Chapter

Service HallmarkHall of Honor

Maria Conneran, President

Diana Gonzalez, Officer

Joseph Eulo, Distinguished Member

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E-CyclingChris Mauro, VP of Fundraising

The e-cycling event will begin Monday

March 23rd, 2009 and last until friday. The

t o p 3 d e v i c e s t o b e r e c y c l e d a r e

cell-phones, PDA, and handheld organizers. Those who

are interested in donating these devices should put place

them in the Cranford or Elizabeth Library donation box. Or you

can be proactive as a Iota Xi member and collect them in the

operation green bag we will be selling for $5. Proceeds of the

e-cycling event will go towards Relay for Life. Members are

needed to speak to their classes to

raise awareness and promote this

event. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me oother Iota Xi officer. We will

be collecting these devices

and will be giving them to a

company that has a "No

Dump" policy, which is

important to all recy-

clers. If you would like to

help please contact me at

f u n d r a i s -

ing@PTKIotaXi.org. and

don't forget Saturday March

28th is Earth Hour, celebrate

it by Voting Earth, Thank you!

BY JOSEPH EULO, VP OF PUBLIC RELATIONS

Joining Phi Theta Kappa has

been the best decision I have ever

made, second only to deciding to

attend college, the experience has

profoundly changed me. My partici-

pation in Iota Xi has transformed

me from an asocial lost soul into a

confident and goal oriented person.

The relationships that I have forge

will last a lifetime, the experiences

that I have shared with other Phi

Theta Kappans will live on in my

memory forever, and the contribu-

tions that I have made to my chap-

ter and my community will have

impacted many.

I have internalized Phi Theta

Kappas hallmarks and made them

my own. Scholarship, leadership,

service, and fellowship are more

than just words to me, and my

hope is they will

be more than just

words for you.

They serve as my

compass and guide me through my

choices. I am privileged to be among

you all, and honored to share the Phi

Theta Kappa experience with you.

The trip to the Middle States Re-

gional convention in Baltimore,

Maryland last month was an event

that I will never forget. I was happy

to meet other Phi Theta Kappans

from chapters around the region, and

fortunate enough to

share those mo-

ments with my Iota

Xi family.

Just being there

was enough for me.

So when my name

was called during

the awards gala as

one of ten chapter

member Hall of Honors Award recipi-

ents I was shocked. As I stood there

with the other recipients, I reflected

on my academic achievements and

participation in Phi Theta Kappa. At

t h a t

moment, I realized this was the

time in my life that I won an aw

The experience reached a f

pitch when I was called a sec

time and presented with the 2

Distinguished Chapter Mem

Award.

I carry the meda

around in my poc

as a reminder of

achievement. I us

as an instrumen

encourage others.

potential that I se

myself, I also se

you. I implore yo

take advantage of the Phi T

Kappa experience. Become activ

Iota Xi and unleash your poten

Next year, the award is yours!

Next Year,Its Yours!

Take Advantage of the

Phi Theta KappaExperienceand Unleash

Your Potential.

the first time in

my life that I won

an award, theexperience has

changed me!

5 FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW

ABOUT E-CYCLING

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Recyclers recover more than 100

million pounds of materials from

electronics each year. Cell phones

were recycled at a rate of approxi-

mately 10 percent.- Electronics TakeBack Coalition

Recycling electronics helps reduce

pollution that would be generated

while manufacturing a new product

and the need to extract valuable and

limited virgin resources.

- Electronics TakeBack Coalition

In 2005, approximately 61 percent

(about 107,500 tons) of CRT monitors

and TVs collected for recycling were

exported for remanufacture or refur-

bishment.

- Electronics TakeBack Coalition

One metric ton of electronic scrap from

personal computers (PCs) contains

more gold than that recovered from 17

tons of gold ore.- Electronics TakeBack Coalition

Donating used (but still operating)

electronics for reuse extends the lives

of valuable products and keeps them

out of the waste stream for a longer

period of time.- Electronics TakeBack Coalition

You can do it!

http://www.goodcleantech.com/