The Faulkner State Community College Pi Psi Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society has been recognized for its outstanding service and individual accomplishments at the annual Regional Convention, which was held on March 19 at Northwest Shoals Community College.

Altogether, Faulkner State brought home five prestigious awards:  Distinguished Chapter President Award, Megan Smith, 2010-2011 Pi Psi Chapter President; Continued Chapter Advisor Award, Dr. Charles Lake, Chapter Co-Advisor since 1996; Pinnacle Chapter Award for Outstanding Membership Development; Most Distinguished Chapter Award; and the Chapter was named as a Five-Star Level Chapter.

Faulkner State’s Pi Psi Chapter participates and hosts several events throughout the year dedicated to serving the College and the community.  These events include annual blood drives, food drives, breast cancer awareness programs, recycling efforts and general service projects.  During the spring semester, these efforts are rewarded at a regional and an international convention.

This year’s International Convention is April 7-9 in Seattle, Washington.  More than two million members and 1,200 chapters from across the United States, the British Virgin Islands, Canada, Germany, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, United Arab Emirate and Palau participate in regional and international conventions annually.

PTK Breast Cancer Awareness Program – October 2010