Fall 2010 Newsletter Extended: Rho Phi Lambda
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RHO PHI LAMBDA: ENCOURAGING SUCCESS
By Kevin Mould (RPTA '14), Staff writer
Alpha Mu, Cal Poly’s chapter of Rho Phi Lambda, the national honorary society for parks, recreation, and leisure-oriented departments, welcomed its newest members during an initiation ceremony held on October 18 at the Dolphin Bay Resort.
For those who may be unfamiliar with Rho Phi Lambda, the honor society consists of three main goals; promote leadership, scholarship, and service within the broad community of RPTA students. Entrance criteria include: a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0; a 3.2 GPA in RPTA classes; completion of 67 units (minimum 12 in RPTA classes); evidence of leadership; and evidence of service to the campus and community. Students who qualify are notified and invited to apply, and this year 27 Cal Poly students joined the ranks.
One of the society’s main functions is to develop professional development trips for students to meet and visit with professionals within the field. This year Alpha Mu hopes to hold two trips: one to Pebble Beach and another to Southern California. After expanding its membership with this initiation, Rho Phi Lambda looks forward to a largely protective year of service to Cal Poly and the surrounding communities. For more information on Cal Poly's chapter of Rho Phi Lambda, click here
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