International Convention

On April 11-14 the Tennessee Region of Phi Theta Kappa hosted the International Convention at Opryland Hotel. Four thousand Phi Theta Kappa members, advisors, and alumni from hundreds of chapters attended. Convention speakers included former Vice President and recent Academy Award-winning environmental activist Al Gore, former Egyptian First Lady and women’s rights and peace activist Dr. Jehan Sadat, and country music star and cancer survivor Kevin Sharp.

The Beta Kappa Theta chapter participated with volunteers staffing the Host Hospitality Desk and the Academic Marketplace, and serving as ushers at the closing session. Our chapter also donated 250 “goody bags” stuffed with Tennessee items to the total of 4,000 bags prepared for the Phi Theta Kappans who came to Nashville for the event. Several Beta Kappa Theta members arrived early and helped stuff goody bags with additional items donated from across the state. At the International Convention’s Saturday morning session Columbia State’s Vice President of Academic Services, Dr. Cathryn McDonald, was presented with an International Administrator of Distinction Award for her contributions to academic excellence and to Phi Theta Kappa. (Hold ctrl key and click on an image to Zoom)
Front row: Kayla Kelley, Stephanie Bates, and DePaul Depaul;
Back row, Lacey Benns, Tammy Borren, and Jan Whitley at the opening session of the Phi Theta Kappa International Convention
Lois Chumley, Blake Parson, Stephanie Bates, Kayla Kelley, and Rachel Schultz prepare “goody bags” for our Phi Theta Kappa guests

Tamelia Lindsay, Jan Whitley, and Donna Carter at Al Gore’s session

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