LOCAL HONORARY NOMINATION FORM

ONE MONTH PRIOR TO INITIATION

President completes form, obtains letters of recommendation and gives all to Advisor(s). Sends copy of all materials to the National Office after initiation.

Qualifications of Candidate

Active in the field of family & consumer sciences or related area.
Has shown leadership professionally and in the community.
Ability to make a professional contribution to the chapter.

We of_________________________________________Chapter, Phi Upsilon Omicron request your consideration of

Name of Nominee (Title, e.g., Ph.D./Dean)

Address

Position

Institution

Phone

Fax

E-Mail Address

for Local Honorary Membership. Date candidate will be initiated.________________________

The following have been requested to write letters of recommendation for the Local Honorary Nominee:

NAME POSITION ADDRESS

(Employer)

(Phone)

(Co-worker)

(Phone)

(Phi U Alumni)

(Phone)

I. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

a. Indicate colleges attended, degrees and dates received.

b. Professional experiences

c. Length of time with current institution______________________

II. NEEDS OF THE CHAPTER FOR ADDITIONAL HONORARY MEMBERS

a. Number of family & consumer sciences faculty members______________________________
b. Number of Phi U members on family & consumer sciences faculty______________________

c. Number of honorary members on family & consumer sciences faculty___________________

d. Number of honorary members living in the community not directly connected with the institution_________

e. Number of alumni members living in the community not directly connected with the institution___________

III. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL REASONS FOR PRESENTING NOMINEE

a. Explain whether the nominee's professional interests and schedule are conducive to attending meetings and entering into the spirit of the Honor Society.

b. Describe the nominee's contributions to family & consumer sciences outside of work in this institution.

c. Describe the nominee's contributions to other organizations.

(Signature of President) (Date)

(Advisor Approval Signature) (Date)

Initiation Procedure (after approval):

A letter of invitation is sent to the nominee and arrangements are made for initiation.
A five-year subscription to THE CANDLE, pin and "A Guide for New Members" booklet are given to the honorary member by the chapter at initiation. The chapter completes a computer card and sends it with the $15. CANDLE subscription fee to the Executive Director. No initiation fee is paid for a Local Honorary Member.
The Chapter Publicity Chair releases publicity to the local media.
The President or Initiation Chair sends the Nomination Form and materials to the National Office.
After initiation, the Local Honorary Member is eligible for election to any Phi U office (local or national).

Responsibilities of the Local Honorary Member:

Become familiar with the purposes, interests, and activities of Phi Upsilon Omicron.
Provide professional support and leadership for the Honor Society, e.g., serving as resource person, alumni chapter member, or collegiate chapter advisor.

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