Phi Alpha National Honor Society

“The members of each chapter elect someone to represent that chapter. This person can vote on various issues.”

“Dr. Robin walters-powell 1901 glenwood st findlay, oh 45840 susan bowden 5126 beachwalk circle miramar beach, fl 32550 marian mahaffey 1925 san jacinto blvd. Austin, tx 78712 dr. Jay gabbard 1317 scottsville rd 212 bowling green, ky 42104 dr. Mike berghoef 4671 braeburn se grand rapids, mi 59546 dr. Addie mccafferty 234 village walk columbia, sc 29209 suh chen hsiao 669 west 34th street, swdc 109 los angeles, ca 90089 dr. Mary daly 9 fox lane west painted post, ny 14870”

“Section 1. Chapters of the society shall be established only at colleges and universities with graduate schools or undergraduate programs accredited by the council on social work education. Section 2. Each chapter shall provide for its own regulations by an individual constitution and by-laws; provided that such are not in conflict with the national constitution and statutes. Section 3. The officers of each chapter shall consist of a president, a vice-president, and a secretary-treasurer. The officers of the chapter must be active members who have maintained the scholarship requirements for initiation. Additional officers may be added to meet the needs of the individual chapters. Section 4. The executive council, for sufficient cause, shall have the power to withdraw from any chapter the power to exercise all or any part of its function. Section 5. The executive council shall notify in writing any chapter in case of a delinquency which may lead to withdrawal of said powers. If such delinquency is not removed within three academic months from the date of notification, the chapter will be placed on probation for a period of three academic months. If at the end of this probation said delinquency still exists, the executive council shall have the power to suspend or to take any action it deems necessary for the good of the society. Section 6. The chapters shall be designated in the order of their installation according to the letters of the greek alphabet.”

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“The purposes of phi alpha honor society are to provide a closer bond among students of social work and promote humanitarian goals and ideals. Phi alpha fosters high standards of education for social workers and invites into membership those who have attained excellence in scholarship and achievement in social work.”

“Volunteers serve as chapter advisors who oversee the individual chapter program including the following: community projects, meetings, verification of gpa and payment. Volunteers also serve as executive board members who are the decision making body of phi alpha's organization in which activities include the following: membership, scholarships, chapter service awards, poster board presentations.”

“(1) chapter service awards - recognizes outstanding service conducted by chapters. Four 500.00 awards are presented per year. Phi alpha reimburses up to 1,000.00 per chapter in travel expenses to participate in the poster presentation session at the phi alpha international business meeting at the council on social work education annual program meeting held each fall. (2) advisor of the year - recognizes outstanding service to chapters. Advisors are nominated by their students. A plaque is awarded. Phi alpha reimburses all travel expense to receive the award at the phi alpha international business meeting at the councl on social work education annual program meeting. (3) student leadership awards - recognizes outstanding student leadership consistent with the ideals and mission of phi alpha. The focus of the application is the student's leadership, service, impact, and commitment. Awards of 1,000, 750 amd 500 are presented each year. The first-place selection will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to receive their award at the phi alpha honor society international business meeting held during the council on social work education annual program meeting held each fall. Students are nominated by their phi alpha chapter advisor. Students must be active leaders of a phi alpha chapter to be nominated. (4) patty gibbs-wahlberg bsw scholarships - recognizes student scholarship, service and leadership. Awards of 3,000, 2,000 and 1,000 are presented each year. The first place winner receives an all-expenses paid trip to present her or his work during the phi alpha honor society international business meeting in conjunction with the council on social work education annual program meeting held each fall. (5) msw scholarships - recognizes student scholarshp, service and leadership, awards of 3,000, 2,000 and 1,000 are presented each year. The first-place winner receives an all-expenses-paid trip to present her or his work during the phi alpha honor society international business meeting in conjunction with the council on social work education annual program meeting held each fall. (6) doctoral scholarships - recognizes student scholarship, service and leadership. Awards of 3,000, 2,000 and 1,000 are presented each year. The first-place winner receives an all-expenses-paid trip to present her or his work during the phi alpha honor society international business meeting in conjuncti9on with council on social work education annual program meeting held each fall. (7) student membership support - is designed for students, eligible for phi alpha membership, whose situation makes it a challenge to pay membership fees. Each chapter may request 2 memberships per induction at no cost. Chapters are responsible for any local chapter fees. (8) honorary members - honorary members shall be persons, other than students, outside the society who have provided distinctive contributions to the field of social work. Honorary members are granted only by the sole permission of the society. Each chapter may request 2 memberships per induction at no cost. (9) chapter grants - promotes and supports chapters engagement in service learning. The program supports activities consistent with the mission of promoting: (1) humanitarian goals and (2) bonds among students. Chapters are to be funded up to 1,000 to conduct service projects in their communities. 6,000 is awarded each academic year. Chapters submit a brief account following the service project. (10) chapter support - supports chapters in organizing membership and new member recruitment. Chapters may request to receive up to 100 toward a recruitment event. Funds may be used for refreshments, materials, or other items. Chapter support funds are not provided for an inducti0n ceremony. Chapters submit a brief account following the event or meeting.”