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PTK Awarded at Santa Fe Community College's Spring Convention

March 11, 2016

Clovis, New Mexico – On February 27, 2016, Phi Theta Kappa members from nine chapters in New Mexico collaborated for their spring convention at Santa Fe Community College. The Alpha Tau Nu Chapter of Clovis Community College was recognized for its outstanding and excellent service. Six awards were received on behalf of the former chapter officers, Adrian Mackey, Jennifer Acosta, Meckenzee Frank, Christian Rojas, and Alicia Zapotoczny, for their hard work in 2015.

The following were awarded:

• Spirit Award in recognition of support for and participation in regional programs
• Five Star Chapter Plan, Three Star Level
• Pinnacle Platinum Award, in recognition of their successful 2015 membership acceptance campaign of a 25% increase
• Shining Star Award, for demonstrating excellence and making a difference in regional programs
• Distinguished College Project Award, for meeting the standards of excellence in PTK
• Certificate of Meritorious Distinction, for participation in the C4 Community College Completion Corps.

In addition to the chapter awards, chapter and contact advisor, Misty Padilla, received recognition for her commitment and dedication for not only the chapter and its members but for the New Mexico Region. 

Padilla received the following awards:

• Certificate of Appreciation, for serving as the New Mexico Central District Committee member.
• Horizon Award, in recognition for hard work and dedication to the chapter.

The chapter president for 2016, Paul Parish, was elected the 2016-2017 Central District Vice President of the New Mexico region. Parish will now serve both the local chapter and the region.

Currently, the chapter is looking for four individuals that would like to serve as a chapter officer for 2016-2017. The chapter officer positions available are: treasurer and recording secretary, marketing and public relations, vice president, and director of fundraising. This year is predicted to be prodigious and successful. Students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher, should be advised about becoming a PTK member and chapter officer.

For more information, please contact advisors, Misty Padilla at 575-769-4980, or Aaron Anderson at 575-769-4960. Thank you again to the former chapter officer and Clovis Community College staff, faculty, and administration for their hard work and dedication to making our chapter successful.