Alpha Nu Omega
Harrisburg Area Community College
Chapter Newsletter
October 2015
Midterms have come to pass, and it is now the season of autumn leaves,
sweaters, and pumpkin everything. Fall may mark the half point of the semester,
own Induction ceremony!
Our Honors in Action (HIA) project is also well on its way! This year’s
project is regarding the establishment of available programs for veteran
dependents, such as transitional programs, support groups, and counseling. The
findings of this research will determine our course of action: whether to promote
these programs, specifically to the community of veteran families, or to lobby for
more awareness of the need and for proaction towards the creation of these
services. The Officers are still in need of volunteers to conduct research. If you
are interested or would like to participate, then please contact any of the Officers.
We would greatly appreciate the help and would love to welcome you into the
HIA group!
With C4 week, the fundraiser, and campus activities, the Executive Board
of Chapter Officers and Liaisons have been busy planning exciting events that
hopefully you will partake in and enjoy as well! So go on ahead and read about
what the ANO Chapter has been up to!
Phi Theta Kappa
but ANO is just getting started with the fun stuff – one of which will be our very
In this issue:
Officer Introductions (pgs. 2-3)
C4 Week (pgs. 3-4)
Induction Information (pgs. 4-5)
Fundraiser Details (pg. 5)
Alpha Nu Omega Alumni Association (pg. 6)
Constitution & Bylaws (pg. 7)
Next General Meeting (pg. 7)
Contacts (pgs. 9-10)
Website Registration (pg. 8)
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Officer Introductions
Wyatt Neyman – President
I have been attending HACC for two years. I am a
Psychology major, and I plan to transfer to earn a
bachelor’s degree, and then attend graduate school.
I recently was elected President of HACC’s Phi Theta
Kappa Alpha Nu Omega Chapter, which has enhanced
my life to say the least. I am watching myself grow as a
leader through service and endless opportunities of
learning. I am thankful for this opportunity that HACC
has presented me.
Denise Tan – Recording Secretary
Greetings everyone! I am a Nursing Major, and this year will mark
my third year at HACC, as well as my exciting start at clinicals. If
everything goes well, I plan on graduating from HACC with my
Associate’s Degree in Nursing. Then I wish to attend Millersville
University for my Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I will keep on
going at it until I reach my dream of becoming a Nurse Practitioner
– which is still a very long way to go!
As ANO’s recording secretary, I am so thrilled and proud to be a
part of the hardworking executive board! I feel a tad bit regretful
that I did not participate right away after being inducted into PTK
because it is such a wonderful organization; so, I would highly
recommend being involved as soon and as much as you can. I’m
quite excited for the upcoming events that we have in store, and I
can’t wait to be sharing them with you all!
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Alycia Hebenstreit – Vice President of Programs
I am so happy to have been elected as the PTK ANO Vice
President of Programs. I am a nursing student enrolled in
York’s part-time day program. I am in my second semester of
clinicals. I am also a nontraditional student. I am 28 yearsold. I have two wonderful boys Taylor and Hayden and a
wonderful husband Ken. Since being a member of PTK, I
have been able to donate some of my time to the community
and college through volunteering. I was thrilled to be able to
participate in this year’s Relay for Life. I volunteer at
different PTK ANO events. I also support our youth football
league by helping coach boy’s flag football in the spring, and
in the fall, I volunteer as team mom for tackle football. The
hallmarks of PTK—fellowship, leadership, scholarship, and
service have helped me to become a better person. I am
excited for Induction on October 23! Can’t wait to see you
there!
Interested in becoming an officer? The ANO Executive Board is still incomplete and is
currently seeking candidates for our vacant Vice President and Treasurer positions. Please
contact Wyatt Neyman at [email protected] for more information.
Join and help us create a full board!
C4 Week: October 19-23
In order to promote for and celebrate college completion, PTK is hosting C4
week, which will be comprised of Commit to Complete banner signings and special
events taking place in every campus. So, stop by and participate – you may even be
able to take a picture with our very own Dr. Ski!
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DATE
October 19
& 28
CAMPUS
DETAILS
October 19th: Banner signing from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Cooper
Lobby
Harrisburg
October 28th: Resume Writing Workshop from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in
Cooper 101
October 20
York
Lunch & Learn titled “Strategies for Freelancing” by guest
speaker Joe Trojack from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in the Cytec
Community Room
Banner signing in Cytec lobby from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Career Coach Bootcamp from 3 – 4 p.m. in EAST 335
October 21
Lancaster
Banner signing in EAST lobby from 2 – 6 p.m.
October 22
Gettysburg
October 23
Lebanon
CollegeFish Workshop and banner signing from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
in the HUB (near SGA office)
CollegeFish Workshop from 1-2 p.m. in room 114
Induction Information
This year’s induction will take
place in the Scottish Rite
Cathedral in Harrisburg on
October 23rd. The ceremony
will start promptly at 7 p.m.
and end at 9 p.m.
2701 N 3rd Street, Harrisburg PA 17110
Cont’d on next page
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Inductees should arrive at the venue by 6 p.m. There is no limit to the number of guests
that one can bring, and free, ample parking is available.
To the volunteers and the Executive Board, please be there on 4 p.m. Yummy pizza
will be ordered for the volunteers around 5:30 p.m.!
A BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO THE INDUCTEES! You have worked very hard!
Fundraiser
Fundraiser
Our Snackin’ in America fundraiser packets were
distributed during campus orientations, and more
will be given out during campus meetings. If you
have not received your fundraiser packet, please
see your Advisor right away. Your participation is
needed, and remember – you earn 1 Service Point
for every $10 of product you sell.
We are selling packaged candies, nuts, and more –
all for $7.50! The due date is October 26th. Please
make sure that your paper order forms and checks
(made payable to “HACC”) are turned into your
campus advisor(s) by this date.
Also note that the company is able to make directto-home deliveries, which is convenient for out-oftown family and friends. Directions are included in
the packets.
We are expecting an arrival date of the orders in mid-November. Please make sure that
your contact information is accurate on your order form, so that we are able to reach
you when your orders arrive.
Help us raise money! 45% of all of the sales from “Snackin’ in America” will go back
to PTK!
If you have any questions, please contact Connie Ludwig at [email protected].
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Alpha Nu Omega Alumni Association
On Monday, October 12, 2015, forty-seven alumni members of the Alpha Nu Omega
Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society chartered the Alpha Nu Omega
Alumni Association (ANOAA).
Victor Ramos, Vice President of the Lancaster Campus, welcomed the members and
passed on messages of support from the HACC Administration. Mrs. Pattie Van
Atter, Middle States Regional Coordinator, gave keynote remarks on the power of
Alumni and the importance of involvement beyond graduation. Association Advisor
Jennifer St. Pierre along with Association Facilitators Shanna Boley and Michael
Shoemaker inducted the chartering members.
Following the Chartering Ceremony, the Association held its first business meeting
and elected a full officer board.
President: Michelle Ressler
Vice President: Shanna Boley
Secretary: Megan Giles
Historian: Michael Shoemaker
Treasurer: Will Sultzaberger
Member at Large: Zane Walizer
Congratulations to all!
ANOAA Executive Board
Are you an alumnus of Alpha Nu Omega? If you would like to join the association, please fill
out the membership form at http://anoptk.org/pages/AlumniMembership.php.
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Constitution & Bylaws
ANO is now adopting the PTK International Constitution and has drafted new Bylaws.
In order to approve them, we are asking the members to review the proposed
documents, so that they can be voted on during next month’s general meeting
(11/20/15).
Please view them through http://anoptk.org/pages/constitution.php.
Next General Meeting
The next general membership meeting will take place on November 20, 2015, from
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. You may attend the meeting by going to your campus’
videoconferencing location or by calling in through VoicePlus. Please come and let
your voice be heard!
Videoconferencing locations: Lancaster – EAST 328, Lebanon – LCR,
Gettysburg – CAM 400F, Harrisburg – HALTEC 126, York – CSS 101
VOICEPLUS directions: Dial x211305 or (717) 221-1305 with conference ID
214142#, then please state your name.
For campus meetings, please contact your liaison(s) for more information or visit
anoptk.org for the schedule.
Change your story.
Your legacy. Your life.
With over $90 million in scholarships for eligible members, Phi
Theta Kappa helps you finish the dreams you started.
Visit http://www.ptk.org/scholarships for more information.
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Website Registration
The best way to receive up-to-date information about the ANO Chapter is to sign
up to our website. To do this, go to anoptk.org and follow the steps below.
Step 1: Click the “Login” button located at the top right of the webpage.
Step 2: Click “Register.”
Step 3: Complete the Membership Registration Form, and you’re finished!
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Contacts
To learn more about what ANO and what your campus is up to or for any
questions, reach out to the officers, your campus liaison(s), and/or
advisor(s). That or simply visit our awesome chapter website, anoptk.org,
where everything is at!
Officers:
Wyatt Neyman, President – [email protected]
Alycia Hebenstreit, VP of Programs – [email protected]
Denise Tan, Recording Secretary – [email protected]
Harrisburg:
Nicole Brand, Liaison – [email protected]
Christine Nowik, Dean & temporary Harrisburg Advisor –
[email protected]
Gettysburg:
Molly Ryan, Liaison – [email protected]
Catherine Frost, Advisor – [email protected]
Lancaster:
Danielle L. Otthofer & Danielle Shaver, Liaisons –
[email protected]
Jennifer St. Pierre, Advisor – [email protected]
Lebanon:
Brianna Rissinger & Angela Kritzer, Liaisons –
[email protected]
Vicki Angell, Advisor – [email protected]
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York:
Beonckia McManus, Travis Shaffer, & Wes Waterbury, Liaisons –
[email protected]
Connie Ludwig, Advisor – [email protected]
Mary Richards, Advisor – [email protected]
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