National Prematurity Awareness Month

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November is National Prematurity Awareness Month. March of Dimes has made it their mission to help mothers to be have healthy full babies through education. If something goes wrong then March of Dimes is there to offer comfort the family.

It is the goal of March of Dimes to lower the nation’s prematurity birth rate down to 9.6% or lower by 2020. The March of Dimes releases a national report card that grades each state. Georgia has a C for this year. It is our goal to raise that up to at least a B by next year.

Phi Beta Lambda has made it our mission to help raise awareness. This year we have a project called “Purple in Action”. It’s a way to tell the stories of those who have been touched by the March of Dimes.

Our chapter is also working to support National PBL with fundraising and promoting awareness. On November 18, 2013 we are requesting that everyone wear purple in support of National Prematurity 

Awareness Day (It’s actually November 17^th but that falls on a Sunday so SGTC Americus PBL will observe it that following Monday). We will also be selling fresh Otis Spunkmeyer cookies (2 for $1.00). All funds raised will go to the March of Dimes.

There is more! There is a page on GoFundMe for our chapter. The goal is to raise $2000 by December 15^th, 2013. If we accomplish this goal then I will let our chapter dye my hair purple. Yes, you read that right. This red hair will become purple. All profits will go straight to March of Dimes from GoFund on behalf of the Americus SGTC Phi Beta Lambda.

Help make a difference in a family’s life. Below are some links to tell you how.

March of Dimes

March of Dimes National Report Card

GoFundMe

Salvation Army Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive

Secretary Charleen Hegg and Vice President Ethan Johnson taking a break from assembling boxes for Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive 

It’s that time of year again SGTC! Time for the boxes to come out and the nonperishable items start pouring in. We started putting the boxes out Wednesday, October 30^th in varies programs and general core classrooms for donations. We will collect all donations and Thanksgiving donations on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. The program with the most nonperishable items will receive a trophy that will serve as bragging rights until next year when we put the boxes out again. The winning program will also be recognized on our blog for their donations.

It goes beyond the bragging rights and trophy. Hunger is a huge issue here in South Georgia. 1 in 5 South Georgians are living with food insecurity every day. 1 in 4 are children (Americus Times Recorder) Your donations will help make a difference within our community. All food collected will be donated to the Salvation Army in Americus.

So help PBL make a difference today. All nonperishable items in original packaging is welcomed.  We thank you for your support. 

                                            

PBL Officers hard at working assembling boxes

November Meeting

Be a Part of Excellence in Action 
          

          
                      Join PBL Today!

When: Thursday, November 07, 2013 @ 11A.M.

Where: Student Lounge @ Hicks Hall

  

                          All Programs Welcomed!

                               Bring A Friend!

South Georgia Tech’s Jackson appointed Community Service Chair of Southern Region Action Council

Kimberly D Jackson

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Marketing Management student Kimberly Jackson of Americus was recently appointed Community Service Chair of the Southern Region Action Council (SRAC) based on her merits and involvement with SGTC’s Americus chapter of Phi Beta Lambda (PBL).

The SRAC is a team of members dedicated to assisting in the expansion of PBL’s Southern Region and the promotion of national programs. Jackson says she has a passion for service and she “can’t wait” to serve the Southern Region members of PBL.

As a student at South Georgia Tech, Jackson has earned numerous accolades, including being named PBL President for SGTC’s Americus chapter, Student of Excellence; first, second, third, and  fourth place finishes at PBL 2013 district competitions; Who’s Who in PBL, and is the Vice President of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) and a member of Student Leadership Council (SLC) as a Marketing Management Representative. 

                                                                                 

Left to right Kimberly D Jackson (SRAC Community Service Chair) and Patricia Tillman (SRAC Philanthropy Director)

Sumter Harvest Festival Scarecrow Contest

From left to Right Marlita Bridges (Reporter/Historian), Ethan Johnson (Vice President), Chico Davis (Parliamentarian), and Jose Rosa (member)

For the second year in a row Sumter County is holding a scarecrow contest. SGTC's Phi Beta Lambda entered a scarecrow in the contest. The chapter and advisors wanted to find a chapter project that would promote South Georgia Technical College as well as the PBL chapter.

It was a great team building/ ice breaker for both newly elected officers and members. Students from the Motorsports and Automotive program also helped in creating the PBL scarecrow. The theme that SGTC's PBL used was "Growing Leaders".

The community votes via text on what they believe to be the most outstanding scarecrows. Winners of the contest will be announced on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at the Sumter Harvest Festival in Lenny’s Market. The prize is bragging rights until next year.

PBL Scarecrow on display at downtown Americus

                               

Ethan Johnson, Jose Rosa, and Various Motorsports/Automotive Students

                                                                      

                                      

                                                 

Johnson named SGTC Student of Excellence for October 2013

SGTC Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. John Watford presents Ethan Johnson with his Student of Excellence plaque.

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Criminal Justice Technology student Ethan Johnson of Oglethorpe was named Student of Excellence for the month of October during the college’s student recognition ceremony held in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the Americus campus recently.

Johnson received a plaque of recognition and a financial award from SGTC for his accomplishments. He was nominated for this honor by SGTC Criminal Justice Technology instructor Teresa McCook.

Johnson is a member of SGTC’s Student Leadership Council (SLC) and Phi Beta Lambda (PBL). Johnson traveled to Anaheim, California earlier this year with PBL to compete nationally against students in other technical colleges and universities across the country, and earned first place in the Justice Administration competition.

“Ethan is very determined. He always has a plan and makes sure he accomplishes his goals,” said Johnson’s instructor, Teresa McCook. “He’s always on time and well-prepared.”

“I want to thank my instructors for their endless support and encouragement,” said Johnson.

Johnson’s sister, Jenilee Johnson of Oglethorpe, a Culinary Arts student, was also nominated for Student of Excellence for the month of October, and the two participated in the program together.

Each month, students from certain divisions selected for that month are nominated for the Student of Excellence award by their instructors. This month’s ceremony recognized students in health and personal services programs at SGTC. The winner is selected based on grades, work ethic, participation in clubs and organizations, and amount of program completion.

Innovative Senior Solutions (ISS) Caring4Seniors Fall Festival

In photo left to right is Charleen Hegg, Eshonda Blue (Co-Owner), and Kimberly Jackson.

Innovative Senior Solutions (ISS) held their 3rd annual Caring4Seniors Fall Festival at South Georgia Technical. The festival promoted health prevention to seniors and their caregivers. There were games, exercises, raffles, and food for all who attended. Phil Beta Lambda volunteered to help where needed

PBL at South Georgia Technical College Organization Fair

From left to Right Jose Rosa (Member) and Mr. PBL (Chapter Mascot)

In an effort to encourage more student involvement in school organzations, SGTC's Student Leadership hosted an organization fair on the first two days of school. Phi Beta Lambda was invited to display a table and recruit students to join the PBL organization. It allowed the students to interact with Phi Beta Lambda members who shared their experiences as members.

PBL Officers for 2013-2014

Pictured, seated, from left to right are PBL officers Charleen Hegg, Secretary; Kimberly Jackson, President; and Marlita Bridges, Reporter/Historian. On the back row are PBL Advisor Andrea Oates, PBL Parliamentarian Chico Davis, PBL Vice President Ethan Johnson, and PBL Advisor Donna Lawrence. Photo taken by SGTC Staff

South Georgia Technical College’s (SGTC) Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) Americus chapter recently elected club officers for its 2013-2014 year. Members of the student organization voted and elected a President, Vice President, Secretary, Parliamentarian, and Reporter/Historian for their chapter.

Kimberly Jackson of Americus, a Marketing Management student, was named President of PBL’s Americus chapter. Jackson was also named Southern Region Community Service Chair for PBL’s Southern Region Action Council (SRAC), which is a team of members dedicated to assisting the expansion of the Southern Region and the Promotion of National Programs for PBL. Her past accolades include being named SGTC’s Student of Excellence for March 2013; first, second, and fourth place finishes in PBL district competitions earlier this year; and Who’s Who in PBL. She is also Vice President of SGTC’s National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) for the Americus chapter and a member of the Student Leadership Council as a Marketing Management Representative. 

Ethan Johnson, a Criminal Justice Technology student from Oglethorpe, was named Vice President for SGTC’s PBL Americus chapter. Johnson was recently named SGTC Student of Excellence for October 2013, and his past accomplishments include a first and second place finish in PBL district competitions earlier this year, a second place state win, and an impressive first place win for Justice Administration at PBL Nationals in Anaheim, California this summer. Johnson is also a member of NTHS and a member of the Student Leadership as a Criminal Justice Representative.

PBL’s newest Secretary is Charleen Hegg of Mauk, an Accounting student. Chico Davis of Buena Vista, a Health Care Assistant student, was named Parliamentarian; and Marlita Bridges of Americus, a Medical Assisting student, was named Reporter/Historian.