Q & A: I completed my initiation.  How do I receive my honor cord? 

Honor cords require proof of leadership in the association.  Attendance at ongoing meetings is recommended.  For proof of leadership, please work with the President and Vice President to provide evidence of achieving some of the following tasks.  Each task is worth leadership points (see the ByLaws for more information):

• Evidence of spreading KDP information and recruiting new KDP members

• Event volunteerism 

• Event participation written summary

• Alumni Support- virtual Q & A event planning

• Local teacher nominations for World Teachers' Day

• Introducing Middle School & High School student to the teaching career. 

• College tours for prospective CAZ Inclusive Education majors

• Calendar event leadership

• School supply donations

• Other activities as approved by the President, VP, and counselors

PIPS-

Post Initiation Incentive Program- Point System

When members of Alpha Kappa Mu Chapter attend any of the following events that are hosted by our chapter, they will earn points. Evidence for at least 7 points are needed to submit a cord request to the Chapter President before March 10th of each year (other criteria for this year). Please email evidence of your participation to the chapter VP.  

Chapter Event Ideas

• World Teacher’s Day (any evidence of celebrating it)- 1 point

• Teacher Appreciation Day (any evidence of celebrating it)- 1 point

• 5 people that you spoke with about the benefits of KDP (any evidence of spreading information in an attempt to recruit new members)- 1 point

• Volunteering at an event or evidence of attendance & participation summary- 1 point

• Teacher Movie Night & Pizza Party- 1 point

• Alumni event service- 1 point

• Bake Sale- 1 point

• Proud Parent of a KDP student- shirt sale, sticker sale- 1 point

• (Holiday) Donation basket- 1 point

• Corporate Sponsorships (add space on an initiation brochure)- 1 point

• Symposium attendance- 1 point

• Raffle Sales- 1 point

• Socials (Initiation events i.e bowling)- 1 point

• Recognize local teachers with Speaking Opportunities/Rewards- 1 point

• Introduce middle school & high school students to teaching as a career (pair up with mentors 2-1 & take them on tours of the college, give them insight on Cazenovia College’s Education programs)- 1 point

• Purchase backpacks and fill them with school supplies. Donate to schools in Madison County in need.- 1 point

• Decorating the Education Lab Door - 1 point

• Education Lab Bulletin Boards or Artwork- 1 point