psi chi international honor society april 5 th, 2011

Psi Chi International Honor Society April 5th, 2011

Introductions

• President: Christopher Rios• Vice President: Sean Bell• Secretary: Amanda Reyes• Treasurer: Sara Chapman• CLASS Council Representative: Kevin Tajii• Historian: Natalhy Hinojosa• Public Relations/Webmaster: Welly Rosaline• Chair of Community Service: Maya Smith• Chair of Fundraising: Jennifer Mejia• WPA Representative: Alysaunde Murphy

What is Psi Chi?

• Psi Chi is the International Honor Society in Psychology, founded in 1929.

• Psi Chi is an affiliate of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the American Psychological Society (APS).

• This is the Cal Poly Pomona Chapter!

What are our goals?

1. To provide an environment that promotes creative development.– Activities• Grad school workshops• Professor panels• Speakers

– Social events• Basketball tournament

– Community service events• Kidcare International• Knit for Need• Bubble fest

– Fundraisers• T-Shirts• Cow Chip Bingo!!!• Food sales• Car Wash

What are the benefits?

• Professional growth• References• Exposure to different fields of psychology.• Meeting and interacting with leaders in their field and other

students interested in psychology.• Networking• Notification of research and job opportunities/ internships/

and scholarships.

Qualifications for International Membership

• 3.0 cumulative GPA• 3.0 major class GPA• 20 participation points

a. Meetings (1)b. Book lending (1)c. Social events (2)d. Community Service (3)e. Fundraisers (3)f. Attending conferences (4)g. Presenting at conferences (5)

• Complete application for International membership• You DO NOT have to be a International member to participate in

club meetings and events

Dues • How much?

a. $15.00 per quarterb. $35.00 for the whole year

• What does it pay for?a. Foodb. Suppliesc. Social eventsd. WPA!!!!e. Banquet

• COME SEE SARA WHEN YOU HAVE YOUR DUES!– You dot have to wait until the end of the quarter to pay your dues.

WPA

• Last room payment of $49 is due tomorrow. – Sara will be sitting outside the class to help you out

Spring schedule

• Hand out and go over schedule

T-shirts

• We want everyone who is attending WPA to have one• T-shirts are in• Prices are $20 for both the regular and v-necks.• See Sean and Sara to purchase your shirt after the

announcements.

“FUN” RAISING

COW CHIP BINGO• $5 per ticket

• Event will be held on Sat. April 9th

• Every ticket sold will get you 1 point toward international membership (up to 3 points)

• Prizes are as follows

– GRAND PRIZE: up to $150 (depending on amount of tickets sold)

– 2nd PLACE: Glorious Gift Basket

– 3rd place: movie tickets

Tentative Date:April 16th and 17th

11-2pmAt

Wienerschnitzel

23300 Sunset CrossingDiamond Bar, CA 91765

(909) 860-9011

PSI CHI CAR WASHESSaturday, April 16th Sunday, April 17th

50% of the profits from the two day car wash will help with:

- WPA conference - end-of-the-year banquet

The other 50% will be donated to tsunami victims in Japan.

TO HELP PSI CHI

As an ADDED incentive for our PSI CHI members interested in going

to WPA or in becoming an International PSI CHI Members,

we are now offering:

$5 per ticket PRE-SALE TICKETS WILL

BE AVAILABLE1 POINT FOR EVERY HOUR YOU HELP!

Please e-mail or contact me if you need a car pool

to the location

Help Stop Human Trafficking!!!

April 8thTime: 7:00-11:00

Bronco Student Center Ursa MajorDeadline for purchase: Thursday

Prom For A Cause

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life unites communities across the country each year to

celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a

disease that takes too much.

Saturday, April 91:00pm-2:00pmUniversity Quad

• Relay for Life starts with a ceremony at Noon on Saturday and ends noon on Sunday. It is a 24 hour event!

• We will be walking Saturday 1-2pm but you can attend at any time and receive points by signing in under the C.L.A.S.S. Council tent

• You have the option of joining C.L.A.S.S. Council’s team online, they have a goal of raising $800.00 (currently at $145)

April 9-10University Quad

Knit for Need

Kidcare

Bubblefest