PREPARATION OF MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY DRAWING TO A CLOSE;
DEADLINE FOR CONTACTING PUBLISHER IS DECEMBER 6

The Pi Gamma Mu membership directory was in the planning stage for many years. But, now, the preparation effort is coming to an end.

Monday, December 6, is the last day for members to call the publisher, Harris Connect, to update their records. It is also the last day to order a copy of the membership directory.

Dr. Gordon E. Mercer, international president, commented enthusiastically about the fact that many thousands of members have contacted the publisher and updated their records. "The Board of Trustees wanted very much to have a comprehensive directory that would truly reflect the vitality of our honor society and the loyalty of our members," the president said. "Without a doubt, this directory will fulfill all of our expectations."

Shipments of the directories to the members who will have ordered them by December 6 will occur in early March. We are certain that every member who possesses a copy will be pleased that his or her name and contact information appear in the directory and will be proud to have the directory on his or her bookshelf. The publisher does not expect to be able to provide copies of the directory to any member who has not placed an order by December 6.

HOW TO CONTACT HARRIS CONNECT

Sue Watters, Pi Gamma Mu's executive director, explained how members can contact Harris Connect. "If a member has received a post card from Harris Connect, he may call the toll-free telephone number--(800) 653-8765--that is printed on the card. The customer-service representative will ask the member for the ID number that is also printed there," said Mrs. Watters. "If a member has not received a post card, she may call (800) 215-5382 and ask to speak to Carol Logue, who will assign an ID number to the member and confirm the member's directory information."

SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE DIRECTORY

In addition to the exhaustive list of members, the directory's features include a history of Pi Gamma Mu and photographs of Pi Gamma Mu's founders, officers, and convention participants over the years. Also, there is a "through the years" section in which members have the opportunity to submit photos and a small excerpt about their lives. A preview appears on the Web page at http://www.pigammamu.org/pgm-directory-readmore.html.

Please maximize the value of your Pi Gamma Mu membership, and be part of this historic project. Participate, and support your honor society!

TRIENNIAL INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION

"Pi Gamma Mu Honors America's Past, Plans the World's Future"

Plans are coming together for our next Triennial International Convention. Our hotel, the Holiday Inn National Airport, is in Arlington, VA, but we will be spending most of our time in Washington, D.C. The Metro subway line goes from our hotel into downtown Washington, D.C. Research papers or research poster papers will be presented in a committee room of the U.S. Congress.

Tour - on Friday we will have a walking tour of the capital, "It's a Mall World After All" led by Secretary-Treasurer Larry Heck.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE

Each year, Pi Gamma Mu awards 10 scholarships to outstanding members. Four are named scholarships, three are worth $2,000 each, and the other seven are worth $1,000 each. These scholarships are primarily intended for first-year graduate work in the social sciences. If you are interested in applying, you should start putting your information together right away. Applications must be fully completed and received at the Pi Gamma Mu office in Winfield with a postmark on or before January 30. Winners will be notified in March, with the grants awarded in September. Please check the Pi Gamma Mu Website for information and the application form at: www.pigammamu.org/scholarship_application.asp

2010 PRESIDENT'S HIGHER EDUCATION COMMUNITY SERVICE HONOR ROLL

As an Honor Society, our organization has a commitment to achievement in the higher education community. The 2010 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll honors colleges and universities for their achievements in community service.

Applications for the 2010 President's Honor Roll will be accepted in either or both categories for service performed during the 2009-2010 academic year:

General Community Service
Special Focus Area

SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ANNOUNCED

After much deliberation on the part of the Scholarship Committee, Chairman Dr. Charles McClellan recommended the following scholarship winners to the Board of Trustees. Each of these candidates has met the expectations of the trustees who are pleased to award the scholarships to:

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITES

CALLING FOR PAPERS AND POSTER PAPERS

It's that time again; the tri-annual conference in Washington D.C. is just around the corner. We want your papers and poster papers. Pi Gamma Mu will pay for one night's lodging at the Arlington, Virginia Holiday Inn National Airport Hotel for each student member whose proposal is accepted and who presents his or her paper at the international convention.

NEW YORK NU CHAPTER AT ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE WINS ACHS SPONSORED GRANT

The goal of the ACHS Adviser Grant Program on Social Responsibility Award is to encourage cross-campus collaboration and new initiatives among student organizations related to social responsibility. Six $500 grants are available for pilot projects to achieve the following objective:

• Conduct initiative or pilot project related to social responsibility, or
• Strengthen current social responsibility or sustainability initiative of individuals and the campus.

CHAPTERS IN ACTION

At University of Nebraska at Omaha, the Nebraska Epsilon chapter gathered materials for a local low-income housing facility occupied mostly by recent refugees from Sudan. They gathered a substantial quantity of household supplies, personal care items, childcare items, and school supplies.

HONOR CORDS

For those of you graduating this year, there are honor cords available at the Pi Gamma Mu office. You can proudly wear these attractive royal blue and white cords at your graduation. The price of the cords is $15.00 each plus $2.95 for shipping and handling. It is quite an honor to be a member of Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society and honor cords are our most popular item. Please plan ahead and order your honor cords early. Send your check and return mailing address to headquarters or call (620-221-3128) to give us a credit/debit card.

DOES YOUR CHAPTER HAVE A BANNER?

Our PGM banners have been very popular, and we have had to reorder more. These banners are great to use at your initiation ceremonies, and you can display them in a prominent spot to advertise your chapter. The banners are made of two thicknesses of heavy royal blue nylon with white fringe on the top and bottom, a white cord and tassels with which to hang the banners, and our key pin design screen printed in white. The banners come with a gold rod through the top. They are ready to hang on a wall, or over a podium. The new banners are 2 feet by 3 feet in size. The price is $75, so order one for your chapter soon.

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