All-CA Phi Theta Kappa Honorees and Luncheon

Katelyn McLeod and Ami Breshears, along with other California winners of the All-CA team awards, were honored at the state capitol.

Here, students were taken in to view a sub-committee meeting about the budget.




Visiting Noreen Evans' office


Christopher Hagerman, Beta Beta Sigma's president, comes along to cheer his fellow board member on.

With advisor, Cathy Gillis


NVC president, Dr. Chris McCarthy, introduces the students to former NVC president Diane Woodruff.


Displaying the certificates of achievement.


Ami Breshears walking on stage to be honored.
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Katelyn's turn.

Ami with her family.

Posing for photos.

Phi Theta Kappa 2008 Regional Conference

Congratulations to our own Christopher Hagerman who ran for and was elected to PRESIDENT of the entire Phi Theta Kappa Nevada/California region during the regional conference this past February 29th thru March 2nd in Santa Ana, California!!!! Hagerman was subjected to a grueling two-day interview and Q&A process and emerged as the top candidate.

In addition, Beta Beta Sigma at Napa Valley College will be lucky to have Christopher as President Emeritus for the chapter to guide next year's board as he gains knowledge of the region.

Watch this video!




Being sworn in.


The chapter also celebrated as Courtney Hagerman and All-CA Scholarship winners Katelyn McLeod and Amy Breshears joined the Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Association. Amy Breshears was also elected as an alumni officer!

Former Phi Theta Kappa advisor, Dr. Melody Seymour, was on hand as the new Regional Alumni Director. Current advisors Andrea Bewick and Cathy Gillis look on.


Future board member Dustin is welcomed into the Phi Theta Kappa fold.


Amy Breshears, Melody Seymour and Student Trustee and current Beta Beta Sigma VP Chris Adams.

Enjoying the festivities together.

Many of the same Phi Theta Kappa members will be on hand for the Phi Theta Kappa International conference April 3rd-5th in Philadephia and hope to represent Napa Valley College by bringing home awards for recognition in the society's hallmarks. Stay Tuned!!

Welcome Back!

Welcome back to the beginning of our spring semester! Phi Theta Kappa meetings will be held in room 834 from 12:30-1:30.

Board Meetings (all welcome!)
February 7th, March 6th, April 13th, May 1st

General Meetings (come have pizza with us!)
February 21st, March 20th, April 17th, May 15th

Watch for your eligibility letter!

Come any time to find out more information about Phi Theta Kappa, what our chapter is doing, and how you can become involved.

2nd Annual Taste of World Religions Forum

Napa Valley College's honor society, Phi Theta Kappa, held the second annual "Taste of World Religions" forum on Friday night, November 29th. As was the case last year, every seat in the cafeteria was filled to listen to the featured speakers. The forum was moderated by Professor Peter Allen. Representatives included (in order of appearance), Rabbi Steve Vale, from the Jewish Community Center of Solano County; Charlie Toledo, representing the Suscol Intertribal Council; Said Mansour, from the Santa Rosa Islamic Center; High Priest Stuart Walkenhorse, from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Napa; Jordan Parker, from Soka Gakkai International; and Reverend Timothy Whiseant, representing Pentecostal Evangelists.

The evening began with each speaker describing the religious and spiritual beliefs they represented. The aim of the forum and the speakers was to dispel stereotypes and misunderstandings among the various groups. An intriguing question and answer period followed the speakers, and many participants stayed long after the event ended at 8:30 to continue to discuss the many ideas brought up. Most speakers also had further representatives and materials at individual tables for the audience.

Everyone also enjoyed the snacks and other refreshments provided by donations from Starbuck's, Raley's, Costco, Vallerga's Market, Safeway Stores, Lucky's and the Inner Club Council of Napa Valley College.

The Phi Theta Kappa board worked tirelessly behind the scenes to prepare and hold this event. Both Christopher Hagerman (Phi Theta Kappa president) and Chris Adams (Executive Vice President) spoke before and after the event and were instrumental in the planning. Ami Breshears, Shauna and Courtney Hagerman, Afifa Butt, Lora Benin, Katelyn McLeod, Tamera Nunyabeesnis as well as student volunteers planned, bought and hauled in the food and drink as well as set up the entire event. Advisors Cathy Gillis and Andrea Bewick were also on hand. Congratulations to everyone who participated and/or volunteered to make this event a success!

Set-up

Beta Beta Sigma Participates in AIDS Walk Napa Valley

Please send more photos to cgillis@napavalley.edu so that I can upload them to the blog.