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