honorsociety.org leadership, values, and benefits program september 2016
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Leadership, Values, & Benefits Program
Today's Agenda
September 2016
Welcome back and welcome new members
Introduce chapter executive board
HonorSociety.org Mission & Values
What is the Leadership, Values, & Benefits Program?
September LVBP Topic: Email Etiquette
Announcements
Welcome!Welcome back to campus! We are so
excited to have you back.
Let's also take a moment to welcome
our new members and to introduce
yourself to someone new.
HonorSociety.org MissionOur mission is to facilitate members to realize their highest
potential through the advancement of academics, leadership andnetworking. Our core values include: Motivation, Discipline,
Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, Diversity, and Excellence
Leadership, Values, & Benefits Program September 2016
Leadership, Values, & Benefits Program
Core Values
September 2016
Pursue Excellence
Innovate & Drive Change
Embrace Knowledge & Intellectual Pursuits
Seek Growth & Progress
Be Bold, Creative, and Open-Minded
Pursue Leadership & Take Initiative
Build a Positive Team & Family Spirit
Do More with Less
Be Passionate & Determined
Be Humble
This means that you are looking torecognize your own past success, but
you also seek to move further andlook for every opportunity to
improve yourself, as well as networkwith others who are interested in
bettering themselves.
p u r s u e e x c e l l e n c e
We look for critical thinkers, as welive in a new society, with technologyand knowledge at every corner. Weseek members who wish to build a
better world for themselves and others.
i n n o v a t e d r i v e & c h a n g e
Being in HonorSociety.org, this is naturallycore to our mission. We try to fostermembers’ pursuit of academics and
information in school, and even post-graduation, by cultivating relationships with
others who seek these same values.
e m b r a c e k n o w l e d g e & i n t e l l e c t u a l p u r s u i t s
Members are not looking to stand still...life alwayshands you opportunity to grow. We are here to
create that platform to help you grow, seeking outopportunities to add value to your life.
s e e k g r o w t h & p r o g r e s s
Go after opportunities. Be bold. To make animpact in today's world, you have to be able to putyourself out there. Creativity is at an all time high,
and being open minded is essential to this, asshared creativity and embracing others’ opinions
can lead to the formation of great ideas.
b e b o l d , c r e a t i v e & o p e n m i n d e d
When working together, whether in chapterevents, community service, etc., it is important to
have a team environment while doing do.
b u i l d a p o s i t i v e t e a m & f a m i l y s p i r i t
We want members who are resourceful and resilient,constantly striving for the best, even if their past
track record dictates otherwise. It is never too late tobecome a better version of yourself.
d o m o r e w i t h l e s s
We are there to help you get to where you want to go andprovide you with an opportunity to follow your passion,
whether helping members attain their dreaminternships, helping them choose a major in school, etc.
b e p a s s i o n a t e a n d d e t e r m i n e d
This ensures that when you do things, you are not simplythinking of how it can help you, but you do it for the good
of everyone involved.
b e h u m b l e
ActivityShare an experience where you demonstrated one of the
HonorSociety.org core values
Leadership, Values & Benefits Program September 2016
Leadership, Values & Benefits Program
What is the Leadership,Values, and
Benefits Program?
September 2016
Leadership, Values & Benefits Program
Leadership, Values &Benefits Program
September 2016
As of January 2016, all HonorSociety.org chapters are required to participate in the
Leadership, Values and Benefits Program (LVBP). Each month, the chapter board
members will train members on leadership skills and the values and benefits of
HonorSociety.org. The purpose of this program is to ensure that all members are
trained on leadership skills that will allow them to be great leaders both in the
classroom and in the workplace. This program ensures that HonorSociety.org
members are representing the core values of the society, and that they are informed
and able to take part in all of the benefits that HonorSociety.org promises its
members.
Email EtiquetteAlways use proper greetings, even when emailing peersex. Hello Professor Smith, | Hi Dr. Jones, | Hi Ms. Woods, | Hi Sarah,When referring to HonorSociety.org, always write it out in its entirety"HonorSociety.org"ex. Avoid using "honor society" or "honor society org"Proofread your email because spellcheck doesn't always catch everythingincluding situations like "there and their"When emailing professors, use your university email. They may not open anemail that does not look like it's coming from the university or a studentWhen replying back to an email, always hit reply. Do not start a new emailchain if it is regarding the same topic. This helps keep the emails organized foryou and the senderWhen replying and others are cc'd on the original email, be sure to reply all sothat they do not get dropped off the email. Always double check that you didnot leave someone off.
Leadership, Values, & Benefits Program September 2016
Email EtiquetteUse subject lines to describe what is in the email. A descriptive subject linehelps the recipient keep their emails organized and easy to find. Double check for attachments. If you have attached a document to the email,double check that it uploaded properly before sending to prevent having to re-send the email.Avoid using emoticons and smileys. Save them for text messaging.Always include a signature that includes your full name.
Leadership, Values, & Benefits Program September 2016
Leadership, Values, & Benefits Program
Los Angeles Member Trip
September 2016
This year's HonorSociety.org trip will be held in December in Los Angeles, CA. Allmembers are invited to join. Space is limited, but guaranteed if you register inSeptember.
Network, have fun and make memories with HonorSociety.org! Los Angeles isknown for excitement and great weather year-round. Join HonorSociety.orgmembers from around the nation this December in Los Angeles, California for 5days of fun, networking, and memorable experiences. The trip is geared towardsambitious and adventurous individuals who want to make the most of theirholiday break!
To learn more visit:https://www.honorsociety.org/articles/los-angeles-member-trip-2016
Leadership, Values, & Benefits Program
$250 MonthlyWriting Challenge
September 2016
Are you interested in gaining writing experience and building your professionalportfolio? HonorSociety.org is looking for HonorSociety.org members who would loveto write for the e-magazine, Elevate. Requirements include 3 monthly articles permonth on topics that benefit members including career advice, study abroad tips, andeducation.
Writers are encouraged to apply for the monthly writing challenge where they areeligible to receive a $250 scholarship.
Please contact Monica at [email protected] if you or any of yourchapter members are interested.