Read about updated forms, the October 1 Grants deadline, recruitment tools, networking with chapters, and chapter participation on a regional/national level in this Digest. For archives of the Digest, go here.

Deadlines:
Sep 30 - Deadline for Nominations to Psi Chi Nomination/Election Committee
Oct 1 - Deadline for 4 Psi Chi Grants
Oct 1 - Deadline for Chapter Officer/Activity Submissions (Winter 2006 Eye)

Web Spotlight: Psi Chi National Council
http://www.psichi.org/about/council.asp

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NEW FORMS FOR THE 2005-06 YEAR
All Psi Chi forms have been updated for the new academic year and are available at the following link. Additionally, a packet of new forms will be mailed to all active chapters for arrival in the next several weeks.
http://www.psichi.org/downloads/home.asp

OCTOBER 1 GRANTS DEADLINE
The online submission deadline for four Psi Chi grants is October 1, 2005. Read more about each grant, eligibility, submission instructions, and more here:
http://www.psichi.org/news/article_187.asp

RECRUITMENT TOOLS: BROCHURES AND POSTERS
Copies of the Psi Chi brochure and poster (for aid in membership recruitment) may be ordered by chapters at no cost. Only faculty advisors and chapter officers may submit orders for these specific publications. Images and information on how to order these publications may be found here:
http://www.psichi.org/pubs/brochures.asp

CONNECT WITH OTHER CHAPTERS
We encourage your chapter of Psi Chi to connect with other Psi Chi chapters in your area. Networking with another local chapter can enable your chapter to expand its activities, service projects, speakers, and other chapter events. Locate another chapter here:
http://www.psichi.org/chapters/search.asp

CHAPTER PARTICIPATION: REGIONAL/NATIONAL LEVEL
There are many ways to become more involved with Psi Chi than only on the local level. For example, your chapter can help host the Psi Chi Hospitality Suite at any of the regional conventions. For more ideas on how your chapter can be involved on a regional/national level, read here:
http://www.psichi.org/news/article_192.asp

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Psi Chi Factoid:
During the 2004-05 academic year, Psi Chi inducted just short of 23,000 new members. A breakdown of new members by region shows...
http://www.psichi.org/news/factoids.asp#digest91