2008 Society Leadership Elections Results
We are proud to announce the results of our 2008 Society Leadership Elections. Congratulations to the newly elected Society Leaders serving on the International Leadership Council (ILC), the Council of Advisors (CoA) and the Council of Student Members (CoSM). All terms of office begin on 1 June 2008.

ILC Vice President - Max Vest, University of Richmond
ILC Student Member - Rachel King, Syracuse University

Council of Advisors

• US Region 2 - Jenny Crouch, Middle Tennessee State University
• Canada - Craig Fleisher, University of Windsor

• US - Matthew Teal, University of Memphis
• US - Heather King, Virginia Commonwealth University
• Canada - Melissa Cernigoy, Dalhousie University
• Asia-Pacific - Jeffrey Lai, The Australian National University
• South Africa - Liebe Kouta, University of Stellenbosch (Interim)

Golden Key Charters at American Public University System
Golden Key is proud to announce the 366th charter of the Society at the American Public University System, which is comprised of American Military University and American Public University and provides distance learning to more than 30,000 civilian and military adult students worldwide. APUS offers 57 degrees in its online undergraduate and graduate programs. APUS's curriculum, affordability and flexibility helps working adults pursue degrees in homeland security, national security and emergency and disaster management. APUS also offers programs in professional studies, management and liberal arts.

The charter is the second at an online institution of higher education and the Charter Ceremony will be held in conjunction with 2009 Spring Commencement. Read more.

A Special Thank You to our 2008 Graduates
Congratulations Golden Key seniors on your recent graduation. We extend a special thank you for all your hard work, dedication to academic excellence and service to Golden Key. We are proud to be a part of your network, and we look forward to connecting you with future opportunities. Please make sure you keep your Golden Key profile up-to-date so you can continue to receive communications on special offers, new benefits and career opportunities especially for our Golden Key Alumni members.

It's Not Too Late to Register!
Registration is still open for the 2008 International Conference. Don't miss the opportunity to network with other Golden Key members, advisors and Society leadership globally. Join us as we make an impact in New Orleans through our soon-to-be unveiled literacy service project! REGISTER TODAY!

Book Your Room Today at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside
If you have already registered for conference but have NOT booked your hotel room, please make sure to do so by 1 July 2008 in order to take advantage of the special hotel room rate of $99/night. Book online today to reserve your room OR call the Hilton directly at 1-800-Hiltons (455-8667) and use the reference code: GKA.

International Conference Speakers
Keeping true to the Golden Key mission, to enable members to realize their potential, we are working hard to secure excellent, valued speakers. Check out who we have lined up so far...

We are delighted to announce Thursday's Opening Session keynote speaker is Dr. Betty Siegel. As the former President of Kennesaw State University, Dr. Siegel was the first woman to head an institution in the University System of Georgia, and the longest serving woman president of a public university in the nation until she retired in 2006. Additionally, Dr. Siegel served on the Golden Key International Honour Society's Board of Directors. As an internationally- and nationally-known lecturer and motivational speaker on leadership, educational issues, and the concerns of women, she has delivered keynote addresses at hundreds of conferences throughout the world.

Friday's featured Luncheon speaker is Bob McNabb, CEO of Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry Company. He will be discussing what today's business leaders are looking for from today's college graduates.

think BIG solutions
This year, we will be offering workshops focused on chapter success and personal and professional development. Click here to view a description of the confirmed conference workshops.

Golden Key Annual T-Shirt Exchange
Share your Golden Key spirit with other universities worldwide! Participate in the annual t-shirt exchange by bringing a brand NEW t-shirt from your UNIVERSITY to conference and get one from another university before you head back home. Click here for more details and get shopping today!

Job Opportunities Available through MyGK
Create your MyGK profile today in order to stay up to date with job offers through Golden Key! Everyday there are new postings for internships, jobs, discounts, and volunteer opportunities. Sign up today to ensure you get the full benefits of your Golden Key membership!

Summer Internship Position with The Princeton Review
Congratulations to Golden Key member, George Dong, from the University of Michigan who has been hired for a summer marketing internship position with The Princeton Review (TPR). This is a paid internship at TPR's corporate headquarters in New York City, where George will gain a broad insight into the diverse world of marketing, including grassroots campaigns, national initiatives, strategy building and implementation and financial tracking and resolution. Best of luck, George!

This amazing opportunity was sent via email exclusively to Golden Key members nationwide. The Princeton Review received a lot of interest from very qualified candidates. Remember to keep your Golden Key profile up-to-date so you don’t miss out on opportunities like this one!

Upcoming Scholarship Deadline
Golden Key is partnering once again this year with Sallie Mae®'s MembersFirst Source for Education Scholarship Program to award a $5,000 scholarship to three (3) eligible members. The application and scholarship program rules are available at www.GoldenKey.CollegeAnswer.com.

The scholarship can be used for any education-related expense, at an accredited four-year college or university, such as tuition, room and board, or books and supplies. Don't miss this opportunity! Applications must be postmarked by 15 June 2008.

University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
This spring, Chapter President Marc Heimerl decided to pursue a service activity involving writing letters to soldiers that are currently serving in Iraq. "It was an idea that Golden Key had done before," Marc said. "It's something I felt was needed. I had a friend who had served overseas who I wished I could have been able to contact while he was there." During the week of March 18, students were encouraged to write letters and drop them off in boxes across campus. Marc's own letter was dedicated to his appreciation for what soldiers have to endure during their service overseas.

Chapter Advisor Kim Marino believes the future success of this event could be more abundant if spread more widely to other campus organizations. "I would love for every single organization on the UW-Whitewater campus to write twenty-five letters," Marino said. "It would be amazing to send a thousand letters. Each letter is going to someone who is putting their safety on the line." Kim stresses that events like this one are only the beginning and that more needs to be done to better improve conditions for soldiers. Read the entire article.

University of Central Florida
The Order of Pegasus is the highest honor the University of Central Florida gives to students. It recognizes outstanding graduating seniors and graduate students who have demonstrated exemplary involvement, leadership, academic achievement and community service. Out of the 15 students that were selected to receive this prestigious award on 23 April 2008, 6 of them were Golden Key members. Congratulations to Ayoolabode "Ayo" A. Ajaja, Cassandra A. Korsvik, Brittany L. Moscato (current chapter secretary), Maria V. Pecoraro, Megan A. Policastro and Stephanie Kyla Tan!

Florida Atlantic University
Congratulations to the Florida Atlantic University Golden Key chapter for winning The Service Club of the Year on Friday, 18 April 2008. This award is designed to recognize and acknowledge a student club/organization whose involvement in service activities and projects has benefited the University, the surrounding community and humanity. This award honors a student club/organization that has significantly encouraged enthusiasm and college participation in service activities, and made outstanding contributions to the community.

University of Georgia
The Student Organization Achievement and Recognition Awards recognize outstanding achievements of student organizations during the previous academic school year at University of Georgia. There are a total of 11 awards given, 3 are nominations and 8 are application-based. As one of the eight application awards, the Organizational Improvement Award recognizes an organization that has taken significant action towards improving its overall level of effectiveness. Congratulations to the Golden Key chapter at University of Georgia who won the award for the 2007-2008 academic year because of all their hard work and dedication!

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