Prospective Member Info Session for Golden Key University at Buffalo Chapter.

1. Golden Key International
Honour Society
University at Buffalo, The State
University of New York

2. Why were you invited?
• Top 15% of college/university
sophomores, juniors and seniors
• Top-performing graduate students
• Based solely on academic achievements

3. About Us
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The world’s largest collegiate honor society
Founded at Georgia State in 1977
Non-profit organization
Over 2 million members worldwide
Chapters at over 400 colleges and universities
in seven different countries

4. GK Membership

5. Mission: To enable members to realize their
potential through the advancement of
academics, leadership and service.
Values:
Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, Respect, D
iversity, Excellence and Engagement.

7. What we can offer you…
Valuable opportunities for individual
growth through:
– Academic Recognition
– Scholarships
– Member Benefits
– Leadership
– Service

8. Academic Recognition

9. Academic Recognition
• New Member Recognition Event
• Membership Credentials and Certificate
• Graduation Regalia

10. NMRE 2012

11. NMRE 2012

12. NMRE 2012

13. Scholarships

14. Scholarships
• Everyone can apply for scholarships locally
and internationally
• Brief application
• Apply at www.goldenkey.org after you log in

15. Member Benefits

16. Member Benefits
• Academic Programs and Scholarships
• Educational
• Study Abroad
• www.searchstudyabroad.com
• Graduate School Connections
• Scholarships, grants, application fee waivers and
guaranteed admission interviews

17. Member Benefits
• Internship/Job Opportunities
• Golden Key Job Board
• Global Internship Initiative
• Virtual Career & Graduate Fairs
• Personal and Professional Development
• Immediately expand your network to include 2 million
members from around the world
• Network on Facebook & Twitter –
facebook.com/goldenkey & @Golden_Key
• Special events and receptions

18. Member Benefits
• Immediate savings on the things you buy
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Up to 10% on books and textbooks
$200 off Princeton Review Test Prep Courses
Save an additional 8% with GEICO Insurance
Travel discounts with G Adventures
Technology discounts with Lenovo and T-Mobile
Many more!

19. Leadership Opportunities

20. Leadership Opportunities
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Variety of officer positions
Plan a specific event
Get involved in service activities and events
Golden Key Regional & International
opportunities

21. UB Chapter Officers 2013-14
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President: Ajaypal Cheema
Vice-President: Allison Pieri
Secretary: Dhriti Tewari
Webmaster: Sheridan Conway
Treasurer: YOU?
Literacy Director: YOU?

22. 2013 Regional Summits

23. 2013 Golden Key Region 10
Summit, Amherst, MA

24. 2013 Golden Key Region 10
Summit, Amherst, MA

25. 2013 Golden Key Region 10
Summit, Amherst, MA

26. Golden Key International Summit
Boston, MA – July 2014

27. Service Opportunities

28. Events across the US
• National Events: Make a Difference
Day, Global Youth Service Day
• Local Chapter Events

29. Chapter Service Events
• Better World Books
Drive
• Food Drive for WNY
Food Bank

30. Overview:
Why join?
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Academic Recognition
Scholarships
Resume Building
Career Assistance
Networking
Discounts through our corporate sponsors
Leadership Opportunities
Community Service Opportunities

31. Past Events
• Martial Arts Workshop
• General Meeting Fun

32. Social Events

33. How to Join?
• Go to www.goldenkey.org
• Click JOIN NOW banner
• Enter your personalized invitation code
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Complete your profile (address, phone, e-mail, etc)
Input your payment information
Click to confirm your payment
Check your email for your confirmation invoice and Golden Key ID number
Use your member ID to log into the Golden Key website (www.goldenkey.org)
to take advantage of exclusive member benefits.
• Email: memberservices@goldenkey.org with any questions
you have

34. For More Information
Website:
www.goldenkey.org
Chapter Facebook:
facebook.com/ubgoldenkey
Chapter Website: buffalo.goldenkey.org