1. What's Phi Theta Kappa and who is Iota Zeta?
Phi Theta Kappa, the Honor Society for the Two-Year College, is the largest honor society in American higher education with over 1.5 million members and more than 1,200 chapters worldwide. Our Northeast chapter, Iota Zeta, happens to be one of the highest-ranking chapters in one of the organization’s highest-ranking regions (MS/LA)! Thanks to the support of our community, Iota Zeta has won numerous international awards, including being named a top 10 chapter. As part of our service mission, Iota Zeta is responsible for numerous community outreach and academic research projects. To name only a few of these, our chapter holds and assists with on-campus blood drives, contributes to our campus food pantry, collects money and participates in Relay for Life, and works with the American Red Cross, both raising money and installing fire alarms for families in need. 

 

2. What's the Run with Ricky Virtual 5K?

In light of COVID-19 and issues with our traditional fundraising efforts, our chapter has decided to host a Virtual 5K called Run with Ricky (named after our own college president and avid runner, Dr. Ricky Ford) to help raise the money we need to fund this year's projects. 

 

3. Who can run? And where? And how do I keep up with it?

This 5K is virtual, so anyone can run or walk anywhere that is convenient for them! A 5K equals 3.1 miles--if you walk or run 3.1 miles (even on a treadmill!) you've completed a 5K. We have created the PTK Challenge Course for people who'd like to complete their 5K on NEMCC's campus in Booneville, but this is only a suggestion. We ask that you use an app on your phone or a smart watch (or the distance and time functions on your treadmill) to keep up with your distance and time of completion. 

 

4. How much does it cost?

Registration fees are $25 per runner. Donations in addition to registration fees or donations only are accepted! This online form is essential for both registrations and donations!

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5. I wasn't able to pay because of issues with the payment site. Who do I contact?

If you are unable to pay because of an error with the payment website, please contact Tiffany Johnson at the NEMCC Development Foundation. Her email is tsjohnson@nemcc.edu and her phone number is 662-720-7185.

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6. What do I get for participating?

All participants or donors ($25 or more) will receive the Run with Ricky official T-shirt (image below)! The top 10 finishers will receive an additional gift from the Northeast Development Foundation.

7. Cool, I completed my 5K! How do I submit my completion time?

This online form will be available October 15-31 for time submissions!