Chapter President Sandra Crossen called the meeting to order at 12:08 p.m. with 5 officers, 4 alumni, 5 members, and 1 guest present. 

Jeremy Smith gave our monthly budget report: the current budget in our account is $4,004.35. 

Sandra Crossen mentioned a fund raising opportunity that is still ongoing. The Great 08-09 Nut Sale continues on April 8 & 9 in the atrium and cafeteria from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.. 

Sandra Crossen awarded the second Enhanced Member star to Heather Lowe. She and Martina Caitlin were also awarded a Teamwork Member pin for their dedication above and beyond the call of duty. 

Cherie Barth gave a brief update about the Hites Foundation $1/member campaign - basically we are very close to our goal.  

David Sigmund announced that the Ohio Region Phi Theta Kappa Specialty License Plate Initiative is in the final stages of approval. Jennifer Garrison is being looked at as a co-sponsor for the bill. David also mentioned that Beth Klein was helping design a new Ohio Region logo which will be introduced at the Awards Convention in March. 

Heather Lowe reported on the canned food drive, USO collections, and stuffed animal collections. The total number of donations has yet to be tabulated. 

Martin Dimitrov talked about updates to the chapter web site and Sandra Crossen talked about the ANGEL system and Facebook. The Facebook Book Activity club now includes 80 members from around the country (as well as a gentleman from Nigeria). 

Jeremy Smith presented an idea that he was working on: a Health Care Paradox web site. The site would include information on how to start up a free clinic as well as a health insurance database of providers, including schools and free clinics. Jeremy asked for a vote  to secure $10 in order to reserve a domain name for a year. The measure passed with no opposition. 

Cherie Barth explained a little about what it takes to be a chapter officer and the responsibilities that they have. 

Sandra Crossen presented Martina Caitlin with a pin, a framed certificate signed by our Regional Coordinator Cindy Carbone, and flowers for being named as the Ohio Region most Valuable Member at the Leadership Conference in November. 

Cherie Barth reminded all about the various scholarships that were still available. The Ohio Region includes the Honors Institute ($800+), Buckeye ($500), John Kessler ($200), and Leaders of Promise ($500) scholarships. International includes a Leaders of Promise ($1,000) as well. More information can be found on www.ohioptk.org and www.ptk.org.  

Cherie Barth announced that One Voice will be held in Columbus on March 4th. One Voice is an opportunity for two members of the chapter to travel to the state capitol, have lunch, and converse with state legislators about political issues. 

Sandra Crossen announced that the next Serve and Lead event will be held at West Stark Free Clinic and New Beginnings on February 28th from 8 a.m. - noon.  The organizations need help with painting and electrical work. 

Cherie Barth made the following announcements: Open House will be held on Sunday, March 29th at the college, an Ohio Region chapter was planning another service trip to Guatemala, and the Jackson/Belden Food Fest is looking for volunteers to help with security on July 31 - August 1. 

Sandra Crossen closed the meeting with the following announcements:

      - Ohio Region Awards Convention at Clark State on March 20-21

      - Next chapter meeting at the college on March 14 at noon (includes nomination of 2009-2010 officers)

      - International Convention in Grapevine, TX from April 16-18

      - Formal induction ceremony will be held on April 26 at 2 p.m. in the college atrium

      - Spring graduation at the Canton Civic Center on May 17th at 3 p.m.

      - Relay for Life at Jackson High School on June 12-13 

The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 p.m. by Sandra Crossen. 

Respectfully submitted,

Richard Binkley

Recording Secretary