Hi Insiders!
My name is Adam Howe, and I am the VP Communications for the McMaster chapter of the Golden Key International Honour Society for the 2013-2014 academic year. It is my job to ensure that all current and prospective members have an open and efficient mode of communication – to introduce YOU to the Golden Key International Honour Society, to answer any questions that you may have, and to help all members keep up with what our chapter is doing! Please take a moment and review this post to familiarize yourself with Golden Key, and our chapter. Feel free to reply with any questions, concerns or comments! We look forward to hearing from you!
What IS the Golden Key International Honour Society?
Golden Key (GK) is an international honour society, originally founded by Jim Lewis on November 29, 1977 at Georgia State University. Since then, the society has grown to more than 400 chapters at colleges and universities around the world, with a membership of over 2 million.
Since being founded in 1998 the McMaster chapter of the Golden Key Society has accepted more than 6900 members, and is one of the largest chapters in Canada with an average of over 1000 members currently at McMaster in any given year.
What does Golden Key DO?
Our members focus on community service, networking events, and reaching out to make connections with the local community and the entire university student body. We believe in excellence and strive to provide the best environment possible for guiding our members to achieve in the three pillars of Golden Key success: Academics, Leadership and Service.
Golden Key promotes achievement in many ways, including scholarships, international student laureate programs, discounts on grad school prep courses, unique job and internship opportunities, and access to a number of different summits and conferences.
What can Golden Key do FOR ME?
The Golden Key Society offers invaluable opportunities to all of its members; however, you will get the most out of your membership by taking advantage of these opportunities! The McMaster chapter urges all members to become active on our campus and in our community. Get Inspired and Get Involved in the programs and projects put on by Golden Key, or suggest your own ideas! The more you put in to Golden Key, the more you will get back. Contact us to see how you can get involved!
I’ve received an invitation; now what?
If you have received an invitation in the mail from the Golden Key International Honour Society, first of all: Congratulations! Our society welcomes prospective members who are in the top 15% of their class, and your hard work has propelled you into this percentile.
McMaster University has recognized you for your outstanding academic performance, qualifying you for this exclusive and time-limited invitation to become a member, with full benefits and privileges. This places you among a select group of individuals from around the world, eligible to join a community of high-achieving individuals like yourself, with access to exclusive scholarship, networking and career opportunities, plus a host of other benefits.
Why do I have to pay to join?
New members have to pay a one-time fee to join Golden Key, which ensures that you will be a lifetime member with access to many amazing opportunities available only through Golden Key. There are absolutely no further financial obligations expected from members. This one-time fee helps fund many things such as: invitations and other print media, scholarships, and administration.
We urge you to follow the instructions included with your invitation, and join now! Membership invitations are only open for a limited time. Full access to membership benefits is immediate upon confirmation of your acceptance.
How can I learn more?
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