OMICRON DELTA KAPPA NEWSLETTER
Winter Keynote
 January 6, 2009
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Nominate Member for Roark Meritorious Service Award
Eldridge Roark, Jr.
Eldridge W. Roark, Jr.

You are invited to participate actively in the life of the Society by nominating a fellow member to receive an Eldridge W. Roark, Jr. Meritorious Service Award.  Such awards are given by the Society from time-to-time to deserving individuals who have performed exceptional service to their Circle or to the Society. You are welcome to submit a nomination using the nomination form on our website.
New CLT2 Video
The new Campus Leaders Today, Community Leaders Tomorrow (CLT2) video is now available online. The video is an excellent source of information about the program.

The next session of CLT2 will be held in Phoenix, Arizona from June 16 - 19, 2009. For more information about the program and details about applying, visit www.odk.org/opportunities/clt2
Dear Member:

New Year's 08

It's the start of a new year.  Happy New Year to you; let's hope 2009 surpasses 2008 in every possible way.  On the economic front, we will need to keep our eye on the bottom line - but that is nothing new for us.  Fortunately, our expenses are, in general, what we have expected and our revenues are based upon two major sources: initiation dues from new members and donations to the Foundation.  In both cases, we are about where we expected to be half way through our fiscal year.  Donations are always a question, but our members, such as you, have been willing to "step up" when needed.  I hope you will consider the extraordinary work we do to be worth your continued support!

Looking forward gives all of us the chance to consider new opportunities and respond to current and future challenges.  Let's all exhibit the leadership that brought us into the Society.  This may be to help our own Circle, the community in which we live or the broader world around us.  Service is the fundamental leadership characteristic that distinguishes us from other honoraries. We all are faced with choices each day;  I hope you will continue to exhibit the qualities of leadership and service for which you were invited to become a member of Omicron Delta Kappa.

 
"Experience" the New ODK Website
Have you "Experienced" the new ODK Website? For those of you who have not yet visited, check out the new website at the same address: www.odk.org. The new site allows you to watch ODK videos, search for Circles, view previous issues of The Circle, apply for scholarships, and more.

Another feature of the new website is our new ODK Career Center. ODK has teamed up with Experience, Inc. to offer ODK members free career opportunities, occupational guidance, graduate school information, alumni networking, and even information on internships and job shadowing opportunities. Visit the Career Center at: www.odk.experience.com. Once you have created a free account, you will have access to thousands of opportunities.

Other free opportunities of the Career Center include:
·    Member to Member Job Postings - invite fellow campus and community leaders to work for you!
·    Access to thousands of careers, internships, and job shadow days
·    Resume and Interview tips and techniques
·    Networking with ODK members
·    Resume posting - be as active or passive in your job search as you wish!