ABOUT Phi Beta Kappa Sarasota-Manatee

Being the oldest and most respected undergraduate liberal arts honors organization in the United States today, Phi Beta Kappa, founded in 1776 at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, remains true to its mission: “Love of Learning is the Guide of Life”, promoting - Friendship – Morality – and Learning. Only ten percent of the nation’s liberal arts graduates, at selected distinguished universities, are elected to PBK. Founded in 1962, the Sarasota – Manatee Association of Phi Beta Kappa recognizes excellence in scholarship, and fosters friendship and lifelong learning through social, cultural and intellectual exchanges – the freedom of inquiry, expression, and critical thinking. The Association meets approximately four times per year during the winter and spring months at various venues around the Sarasota – Manatee area.

Annual Scholarship

Currently, the Association awards a $3500 annual scholarship to a superior gifted student at the State College of Florida, a junior college, who then advances to a four year liberal arts curriculum. The scholarship recipient alternates between Sarasota and Manatee counties. Should you like to make a contribution to our Scholarship Fund, please click on the Contributions icon.

Officers

President - Gregory S Rotole

Vice President - Nancy Gold

Secretary - Vernita Batchelder

Treasurer - Lynne Todd

Directors at Large - Susan Lessen, William Bennett, Janis Weiss

Publicity Chair - Elizabeth Cassell

Past President - Stuart Prall