The NV/CA Region’s Story
The NV/CA Region started in 1992 with 10
chapters.
It currently has 98 chapters.
California and Nevada wanted to form a region
because they knew they would grow
tremendously and did not want to be absorbed
into any other region.
Our first Regional
Coordinator was Judy Ryan from Fresno City
College who served the region until 2007.
In 1992, advisors from California and Nevada
got together to name the region. Some voted
that it should be named CA/NV Region since
California was the larger of the two states.
Others wanted to name it NV/CA Region since
California was always going to be bigger so this
would be Nevada's only chance of being first, or
on top if you will. Since there were an equal
number of advisors from California and Nevada
at this meeting, there was a tie. This went on
for hours until finally, Mike Hardie, from
Western Nevada College in Carson City, made
the compelling argument that we should be
called NV/CA Region contending that not only
would California always be larger than Nevada
in size but also in the numbers of chapters
since California had more colleges to start new
chapters. After a moment of silence, Brad
Reynolds, from College of the Canyons, decided
to change his vote from the CA/NV Region to
NV/CA Region. This is how we came to be
known as the NV/CA Region. Our Regional
Coordinator, Charlie Klein, was one of those
present at that fateful meeting.
October 12-13, 2012
San Diego, California
Friday Night
2:00 – 5:00 pm
Registration
4:30 – 5:00 pm
Human Bingo
Get to know each time with prizes!
5:00 – 5:30 pm
1st General Session
 Regional President - Justin Margolis
 Kathy Tyner – V.P. Academic Affairs
(Southwestern College)
 Charlie Klein – Regional Coordinator
5:30 – 7:00 pm
Supper
7:00 – 7:45 pm
Max Brascomb
Advisor for the Award Winning College
Newspaper “The Sun”
8:00 – 9:00 pm
9:00 – 10:00 pm
Breakout Session #1
Jeopardy game & goodies
Sponsored by NV/CA Alumni
Increasing Member Involvement - Justin Margolis
Sonoma Room I
This session will focus on different ways to attract the
membership to get involved. It is not always easy to get the
membership enthusiastic about getting involved, this session
will focus on various ways to motivate and attract the
attention of the membership
Leadership Style & Development - Keisha Motley
Scottsdale Room
In this workshop, we will discuss what leadership is,
acknowledge examples of both good and bad leadership, and
explore the different leadership styles. We will also take a
closer look at Emotional Intelligence (EI) and through group
exercises, demonstrate why this is just as important of a
muscle to strengthen as ones communication skills.
Secrets Of Effective Time Management –
Jocelyn C. Andaya & Chris Bass
Sonoma Room II
Designed to give you skills that help you organize your life
and time effectively
Saturday Morning
8:30 – 9:30 am
2nd
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General Session
Keisha Motley
roll call
Jeff Edwards, Dean and Director of
Regional and Chapter Development
9:30 – 10:15 am
Congressman Bob Filner
10:15 – 10:45 am
State of the Region Address
Charlie Klein, Regional Coordinator
11 am – 12:00 pm
Breakout Session #2
12:00 – 1:15 pm
Lunch
Alumni Social for Alumni members only
Santa Barbara Room
Advisor Meeting
Ballroom
Breakout Session #3
International Officer Candidacy - Jeff Edwards
San Diego I
Saturday Afternoon
1:30 - 1:45 pm
3rd General Session
 Jocelyn C. Andaya
1:45 – 2:30 pm
Norris S. Nagao
Professor of Sociology
2:30 – 3:30 pm
Breakout Session #3
3:40 – 3:45 pm
Food Drive Presentation
Jesse Lyn, Alumni President
3:45 – 4:00 pm
Honors In Action
 Manpreet Syal
 Charlie Klein, Regional Coordinator
4:00 – 6:30 pm
Chapter Research
Fundraising – Alpha Pi Epsilon
San Diego Room II
Presenting several of our most successful and profitable
fundraisers that we used every year. Discussing our planning,
presenting, and promoting. As well as materials we use and
deciding when to do each event. Can also help you improve
your current fundraisers and your chapter can obtain tips for
your future event ideas.
Honors Institute –
Manpreet Syal, David Hodge, and Antonio Guerrero
Room 6
The 2012 Phi Theta Kappa Honors Institute took place in
Denver, Colorado from June 18-23, 2012. It was an
incredible learning experience as much as it was an amazing
social experience. Throughout the week, we listened to
many speakers from different professions such as the NFL
and Journalism to share their views and insight on the
Culture of Competition in their respective fields. We were
then broken down into smaller groups - seminar groups - to
share thoughts on the speaker's topic. Outside of those
presentations and seminar discussions, we were free to
either participate in fun activities put on by the faculty such
as Family Feud, or explore the great city of Denver. Come
hear more about this extraordinary opportunity that will take
place next year in Pennsylvania, June 17-22, 2013.
Saturday Evening
6:30 pm
Doors open
7:00 – 8:00 pm
Supper
8:15 – 10:15 pm
Honors In Action Presentations
 Chris Bass
Breakout Session #1
5 Star Chapter Development/ Chapter-Level Officer
Roles - Justin Margolis
San Diego Room II
This session will give an outline on the various steps each
chapter can take to achieve the 5 star chapter distinction.
Being able to have an outline to follow will be very beneficial
in your chapter reaching its desired goals. This session will
also discuss the various chapter officer roles to maximize
each person’s talents and skills.
In-House (Phi Theta Kappa) Scholarships –
Keisha Motley
San Diego Room I
Phi Theta Kappa members have access to more than $37
million in scholarships, a benefit that is unmatched by any
other honor society. Join us as we explore in great detail the
benefits of scholarship that you, as a Phi Theta Kappa
member have earned. This workshop will not only provide
you with knowledge of what in-house scholarships are
available but also include application deadlines, and the
application process to ensure you're getting the most out of
your Phi Theta Kappa membership
Living and Learning Online -Alumni (open to all)
Santa Barbara Room
"Living and Learning Online - The Phi Theta Kappa Way", a
look at modern continuing education online.
PTK 101– Jocelyn C. Andaya
Sonoma Room II
Contains basic information about Phi Theta Kappa and offers
a brief glimpse into the major areas that chapters and
members will focus on, but does not cover every aspect of
Phi Theta Kappa
Excerpt from Leadership Development Course for
students (Facebook, on-campus) –
Bruno Rhodes
Room 6
Phi Theta Kappa’s Leadership Development Course provides
the opportunity to explore the concept of leadership and to
develop and improve leadership skills. This session will
discuss the content of the course as well as the two possible
ways students can enroll in it.
Headquarters Initiatives – Jeff Edwards
Scottsdale Room
Get a Job, the nuts and the bolts…Alumni (open to all)
Santa Barbara Room
"Get a JOB!, the nuts and bolts of getting a job from looking
for the 'right job' through the interview process and
beyond..."
Regional Officer Candidacy –
Charlie Klein & Justin Margolis
Room 7
This session will explore the process of running for a regional
officer position. This session will give a basic outline and
cover some key do's and don'ts. Running for regional office is
rewarding and hard work all wrapped into one. Through this
session I hope to give a better understanding of the process
to enable you to have a successful campaign
Advisor Meeting
Ballroom
Breakout Session #2
Case Study –
Ronnette Naungayan, Richard Porter, Rashin Parsa
San Diego Room II
USA Today Honors Case Study Challenge. Learn how you or
your chapter can take the challenge for an opportunity to win
$500! The Case Study Challenge incorporates scholarship and
civic engagement in a supplement to the honors study topic.
College Fish - Manpreet Syal
Sonoma Room I
This session will provide general overview and highlight the
benefits of college fish and the importance of creating a
profile with a program that provides two year college
students with information on potential universities. A
demonstration on Navigation of the website and creation of a
profile will be provided and any further questions will be
addressed. Please bring your laptops!!
College Project (2013) - Keisha Motley
San Diego Room I
The purpose of the College Project is to establish a
supportive relationship between the chapter and the college
administration. In this workshop, we'll explore the concepts
and ideas behind the college project and break down the
process as well as provide guidelines for chapters to follow,
to ensure successful completion of their College Project
Competitive Edge’s Purpose – Jocelyn C. Andaya
Sonoma Room II
A professional development plan to enhance students’ soft
skills to make them more competitive for scholarships,
transferring and careers
Regional Projects – Chris Bass
Scottsdale Room
The Regional Projects are designed for each chapter to
obtain most outstanding chapter status, through recognition
of teamwork, scholarship, leadership service and fellowship.
Submitting Regional and International Awards –
Manpreet Syal
Sonoma Room I
This session will give a through overview of the available
awards categories and how to apply for said awards. A brief
demonstration of the application process will be provided.
Attendees will leave with a list of various links and deadlines
for submissions.
Advisor Meeting
Ballroom
NV/CA Regional Board
Websites of interest
Regional Coordinator
Charlie Klein
Phi Theta Kappa Website
www.ptk.org
Nevada Regional Advisor
Bruno Rhodes
NV/CA Region Website
www.nvcaregion.org
Northern California Regional Advisor
Jo Anna Birdsall
Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Website
www.ptkalumni.com
Southern California Regional Advisor
Myriam S. Moody
Regional President
Justin Margolis
VP of Communications
Chris Bass
VP of Nevada Region
Christopher Marshall
VP of Northeast California
Manpreet Syal
VP of Northwest California
Jocelyn C. Andaya
VP of Southeast California
Keisha Motley