Dead Time/ Historians Last Account: Patrick Guarte

Sadly this will be my last post as Phi Theta Kappa Historian [Patrick Guarte 2009-2010] for the Beta Kappa Pi Chapter of Chaffey College. It has been a good year and an interesting journey.

Just an FYI, along with the vast majority of my fellow leaders I wish to congratulate all those in PTK for a good year and all your aid in the many activities that have occurred throughout the year. It should also be of interest that many positions will be open for those that wish to take up the mantle for next year, so definitely check that out. Since I will be departing Chaffey College due to the fact that I should be transferring to a University (UCLA Pre-History Major) if everything goes according to plan... [Maintain GPA/Do not go insane with all the pressure of Finals Week and Procrastination on Projects]; I wish to leave a relatively simple/lengthy piece of advice for those that are in a point in their lives where they are searching for what they want out of life. Hopefully this whole last words thing can be kept as a ceremony for all PTK Historians from this time on... Hopefully!!! This is my piece of advice column.

Life in a Community College by Patrick Guarte [PTK Historian 2009-2010]

3 Tips/Blurbs To Surviving a CC and 1 Blurb on How to Get into UCLA

1. Chaffey College is a pretty cool place... For Real!!!

You just have to get over yourself and realize that for the most part, the Professors you meet here are highly invested in the students and love what they do... but of course you will meet some Professors that are otherwise. I'm just being realistic, I tell it how it is.

2. Make the most of your Community College Experience.

Life is too short to feel bad or feel left behind when comparing yourself to others. Sure your friends may be in a large University and "partying it up," or maybe they already have jobs and are earning money but they have different life paths. While I was starting at Chaffey I felt left behind, my friends were off at Cal Poly or UCSD or UCR and doing exciting things with their lives, going to parties and living life... and then some came back to Chaffey.... while I was getting ready to leave and go off to better things. This is not to say that they fell off in life, but more so to say that what you put into life, you get right back out. If you stay focused and dedicated you can achieve close to what you want in life and you surely will end up in a better place than where you started.

3. Make Friends

I have met the most interesting people at Chaffey. People from all walks of life. Listening to their stories and discussing life really shaped my world view. Also, I ended up meeting another History Major from Chaffey in an Asian History class who is also transferring to UCLA with me(Kevin Hyun Lee). Kevin was also a member of PTK. Good Times ahead!!!

4. How to Get into UCLA for History? aka How I Got into UCLA aka Really Now???

Quite frankly I have no clue why I was chosen but here are some of the things that I did...

-Volunteer in community service (Church... 5hrs./week for 5 yrs.... 2 in Highschool/3 in Community College).

-More Volunteer Service... while I was a Nursing Major... (1 hr./week for 2 yrs.)

-Join PTK (Honors Society)... and I did not join the Honors program cause it was too hectic to add that with sports... which I will talk about in a bit.... aka next.

-Chaffey College Swim Team (2 Yrs.); Yes I was the slowest guy on the team but i'm proud of it and I will always remember the events, friends and road trips.

4.5 Do what you love...

I found a major that I was passionate about and I pursued it. Life is too short to live in a what if. Live in the moment and be spontaneous, that is the spice of life. I remember what my Professor in World History said to us in class one day, "No one will know who you are in a 100 yrs. from now (Professor Asiris Cruz)," and that got me thinking..."I may never be an important person and I may never change the world, but what I can do is do the things that I want to do in my life and live my life the way I want to in the most productive manner possible." Part of that was choosing History over Nursing. I was doing it out of fear of the future rather than doing it for a passion. History was my Passion. [Note... Plagiarism is illegal and also pretty wacked out just for those that wish to complete copy this.]

- Live NOW!!!! Go outside and breath the air aka Toxic Fumes of California. Do you realize that you're alive? You do, but are you aware that the fact that you exist in this moment is remarkable??? Truly crazy... I'm pretty hyped right now actually.

-From Your Friendly Neighborhood Historian: Patrick Guarte

If anyone needs to contact me for information or aid, my Email is almightyawpoo@yahoo.com.

Next Meeting has been rescheduled

Our next meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 3rd at 12:30 p.m. in room TA-1L

Update for next Meeting

From the President:

Hi Everyone,

Because we have a second activity already scheduled for this moth, Dana Point Beach clean up, we will not have a second meeting. Our next meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 3rd at 12:30 p.m. in room TA-1L. I realize we are all very busy but please make this meeting a priority as we will have important information to discuss.

Thanks for your cooperation.

Marilyn Madrigal, President

Dana Point Beach Clean-Up 2010

From The President:

Hi everyone,The beach clean up day is scheduled to leave by 7:15 a.m. out of the Social Sciences Parking lot. We will be back by 3:30 p.m. at the latest depending on group concensus. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Marcus, Liz (909) 319-4681, or myself.

Note: Beach Clean-Up is scheduled for April 17th.

-Thanks, Marilyn Madrigal

Minutes 4/6/2010

Minutes for PTK 4/6/2010

Upcoming Dates:

Next Meeting:

May 3, 2010

Location: TA-1L @ 12:30

Beach Clean-Up (Status: Date Set)
April 17, 2010

Bank Night (Status: Date Set)
Tuesday May 11,2010

Relay For Life (Status: Date Set)
Saturday May 15, 2010 – Sunday May 16, 2010

Deadlines: Highlighted in RED

New Business:
Bank Night (Status: Date Set)
Tuesday May 11, 2010
-Last day to raise funds for PTK.
-Gifts and raffles need to be in possession prior to MAY 3, 2010
-Proposed by Sullivan Lewis (Vice President of Fellowship) that good could be provided by Chaffey Bookstore.
-Proposed by Alyssa Castaneda (Secretary of Public Relations) that PTK could also go to businesses near the Chino campus since there are Chaffey students that attend both campuses and live in Chino.
-Proposed by Marcus Kibler (Vice President of Leadership) to seek out local businesses for donations.
-Proposed by Nick Lowry (Treasurer) that is may be possible to get gift-cards from businesses in area.
-Proposed by Gus Alcaraz that he may be able to acquire some donations to raffle away from business associates.
-Possible tax break??? Must be verified
-Possibility that on Bank Night, may have T.V. monitor provided by Blake Humphrey (Secretary of Recording).

For more information or general questions/suggestions contact Marcus Kibler (Vice President of Leadership) @ marcuskibler@ymail.com

Old Business
Areas that need to be looked into or have been updated are highlighted in Yellow
Activities:
By-Laws (Status: Drafted)
-Currently under analysis for any inconsistencies and flaws prior to implementation by chapter.
-Drafted by Marilynn Madrigal (President) with aid from other PTK chapters in region.
-Issue: GPA has been proposed to be at 3.0. In simplified terms; to get into PTK there is a need to have a GPA of 3.5. To stay in PTK it has been written in the new draft of the By-Laws that there needs to be a GPA of 3.0 to be maintained during the semester. This is currently being researched verified by PTK officers.
-Still open to be amended if inconsistencies found.
Project Manager: Marilynn Madrigal (President)
For more information on By-Laws contact Marilynn Madrigal (President) at your-realtor@hotmail.com

Side Notes:
Maintenance of Websites
-Elections need to be held so that information cross-over can be accomplished. For instance, passwords, access to websites and in general, allowing old officers to train new officers.
-Websites need to be maintained in order to maintain star ratings.

For more information on websites eg: Facebook, Myspace, Chaffey Website, contact Gus Alcaraz (President of Scholarship) at gmathird@gmail.com
For more information on blog contact Patrick Guarte (Historian) at chaffeyptk@gmail.com

PTK Transcripts: UPDATED:
-Currently working on how to have PTK information attached to transcripts denoting whether applicants are either Officers or Members.
-Primarily issue with Officers
-Topic posed by Nick Lowry (Treasurer)
-PTK needs to get into contact with Susan Star or Honors Office to alleviate situation
-More information to be posted ASAP
UPDATED:
-Only certain officers will receive recognition on transcripts. This is an international practice from PTK.
-Transcripts need to be sent after completion of semester, if sent prior to semester ending, PTK designation for Officers will not be on transcript.
- All VP positions will be noted on transcripts.
-Information provided from Susan Stewart as followed up by Marcus Kibler (Vice President of Leadership)

For more information go to Honors Office or contact Marcus Kibler (Vice President of Leadership) @ marcuskibler@ymail.com

Projects: UPDATED:Beach Clean-Up (Status: Date Set)
April 17, 2010-Location: Dana Point
-Duration: 5 to 6 hours
-Free Food for those that attend
-Also during ASCC’s Family day-Drivers currently being acquired, volunteers greatly appreciated.-Transportation provided by Chaffey college vans.-Currently there are no fees to attend.
-Project is being managed by Liz Lemon. Marcus Kibler acting as liaison to project for PTK.
UPDATED:
-1 Van, 12 People as verified by Marcus Kibler (Vice President of Leadership)-Several schools will be in vicinity of clean-up. Not just Chaffey College.

Relay For Life (Status: Date Set) UPDATED
Saturday May 15,2010 – Sunday May 16, 2010
-Location: Quakes Stadium
-Week prior to finals.
-Currently working on what will be in booth.
-All friends and family can attend and participate.
-Currently coming up with motto. Feel free to submit ideas.
-Transportation is currently in question. Forms have been submitted to for the acquisition of Chaffey College Vans but due to the fact that the number of those that wish to attend is question, Phi Theta Kappa members may wish to attend via personal transportation.
- Drivers currently being acquired
- Proposed by Marcus Kibler that this project may be extended to other clubs and organizations on campus to foster inter-connectivity between PTK and campus clubs. If so, Alyssa Castaneda (Secretary of Public Relations) may act as liaison to clubs. More information to follow.
-Sullivan Lewis (Vice President of Fellowship) currently is trying to work with ASCC to acquire some funds for water and snacks to be available for those that are participating in the event.
- Project is being managed by Liz Lemon. Marcus Kibler acting as liaison to project for PTK.
UPDATED
-Will be cooperating with club “Changing the World”
-ASCC donated $300 to American Cancer Society

Project Manager Liaison: Marcus Kibler (Vice President of Leadership)
For more information on activities and projects contact Vice President marcuskibler@ymail.com
Also, further updates to follow for more in-depth information on events.
Information that is PendingScholarships: (Status: Active)Chaffey PTK is currently creating a binder of possible scholarships available to PTK members. Scholarship book could not be purchased, funds were not released. Cooke Foundation scholarship nomination has passed due to missed deadline.-Francisco is currently researching scholarships available
Project Manager: Francisco Gomez (Coordinator of Scholarship)Activities: UPDATED:Induction Ceremony: (Status: Date Pending)-Has been placed on hold due to lack of funds and Deans request.-Still accepting applicants.
UPDATED:
-As of the 4/6/2010 Meeting, will probably not have an induction ceremony.
Elections: (Status: Date Pending)Has been placed on hold due to lack of funds and Deans request.-Planning for new officers to be elected prior to Fall 2010.
UPDATED:
-As of the 4/6/2010 Meeting, will probably not have an Election
-Issue posed by Patrick Guarte (Historian) as to what may happen to PTK over summer without leadership.
-Issue posed by Gus Alcaraz (Vice President of Scholarship) as to how we will pass on information to next administration concerning websites and other means of mass communication.-Answered leadership question by both Nick Lowry (Treasurer) and Marcus Kibler (Vice President of Leadership) as well as verified by Sullivan Lewis (Vice President of Fellowship) that summer is characterized as “DEAD TIME” with a lack of activity through the summer. Although it would have been advantageous to have an overlap of leadership to train the next administration, at the moment it looks that Elections will not be held till next Fall 2010.For more information on activities and projects contact Vice President marcuskibler@ymail.com

Report Generated by Blake Humphrey (Secretary of Recording) and Patrick Guarte (Historian)

Officers and Advisors Present:
Professor Carmen Navarro (Advisor)Marcus Kibler (Vice President of Leadership)
Sullivan Lewis (Vice President of Fellowship)Gus Alcaraz (Vice President of Scholarship)Nick Lowry (Treasurer)
Alyssa Castaneda (Secretary of Public Relations)
Blake Humphrey (Secretary of Recording)Patrick Guarte (Historian)

Members Present:
Kevin (Hyun) Lee Notes:All members welcome to attend meetings

Reminder...

NEXT MEETING, TUESDAY, APRIL 6, in the ASCC meeting room, at 12:00p.m. -12:30p.m.

Additional Information on Relay for Life

I have excellent news everyone! Our team for Relay for Life has been created. Provided below are instructions to help guide you through the process of joining the team. Remember it is easiest to pay your $10 dollar fee on-line, but if you choose not to that is fine as well. I hope everyone is having a fun and safe spring break. If you have any questions please email me or feel free to call me.

1. www.relayforlife.org/ranchocucamongaca

2. Click on the "Sign Up" tab

3. A) If you have participated in the past, click "Login"

B) If you are a cancer survivor (or know someone who is that wants to register), click

on "Register as a Survivor" (no fee)

C) Anyone else, click on "Join a Team"

4. Assuming that most people will be clicking on "Join a Team", they must search for us

by entering our Team Name...PTK All the Way. Scroll down and click on the "Join"

link

5. At this point, there are numerous options for payment. most people wil select from the

4th through the 6th selections. [1. Team Member Registration (My Team Captain Will

Pay), 2. Team Member Registration (Pay Now), 3. Team Member Registration (Pay by

Cash or Check)]

Though they all seem to require participants to raise $100, I do not remember this

being a requirement in the past. $100 gets you a t-shirt, though. Participants must

scroll down a bit to answer about making additional donations, if applicable.

6. Participant must answer whether they are a new or returning participant

7. Fill out all personal information.

- Provided by Marcus Kibler (Vice President of Leadership)