Golden Key

International Honour
Society is the worlds
premier academic honor
society with chapters at
nearly 350 colleges and
universities in Australia,
Canada, Malaysia, New
Zealand, South Africa, the
United Arab Emirates and the United States. We
invite upper-level university and college
students in all fields of study who are in the top
15% of their class to become members.
Through the Society, we provide them with
pathways to careers, personal development,
networking, leadership and service. Since
1977, the Society has recognized the scholastic
achievements of more than 1.6 million
members and has awarded over $5 million in
scholarships to our members. As current and
future leaders in all walks of life across the
globe, our members (student, alumni and
honorary) are a testament to the purpose and
values of Golden Key.
Always remaining mission focused, values
based and demographics driven, Golden Key
has adopted an enhanced mission: To enable
members to realize their potential by
connecting individual achievement with
service and lifelong opportunity. The Society
is forward looking to new successes and
increased membership while remaining
committed and connected to its alumni
members.
In 2005, there were many successes for
the Society, including new partnerships with
several companies that included Owens
Corning, Scotiabank and Motorola Malaysia. As
career benefits are a key focus for our
members, partnerships such as these are
essential for providing internship and job
opportunities with high-profile corporations
that value our high-achieving members.
Service was also at the forefront in 2005,
particularly in response to the Southeast Asia
Tsunami disaster and the devastation of
Hurricane Katrina. Through individual
donations as well as member and chapter
activities, thousands of dollars were raised for
the relief efforts. The focus on education-
based service initiatives was also strong as
chapters worldwide dedicated themselves to
programs in this arena, such as tutoring school
children, book drives and international
learning through nonprofit partners such as
the International Scholar Laureate Program
and Better World Books. It is through
education that we aspire to positively impact
our world.
All of the benefits and services of the
Society come together to form what we call
the Golden Key Advantage. We not only
recognize the academic achievements of our
members, but also translate their hard work
into opportunity. By aligning with top
companies for recruitment opportunities,
providing networking events, scholarships and
more, Golden Key members have the added
edge needed to excel above their peers.
The success of Golden Key is based on its
focus on mission and values, diversity of
membership, global perspective, strength in
numbers, and commitment and ability to
deliver tangible value to members. I would
like to take this time to thank those who make
the Golden Key experience possible: our
membership, our university partners, our
honorary members, our corporate and
nonprofit partners, our elected volunteer
leaders, our chapter advisors and executives,
our Board of Directors and our staff. We are a
global community of achievers. I am honored
to serve as the steward of this great Society.
We are thrilled to have renowned
executive coach Marshall Goldsmith as the
2006 CONCEPTS cover person. As a beacon of
motivation and success, Marshall is committed
to the achievement of Golden Key members
through his learning lessons and experiences.
Marshall embodies the values of the Society,
and we thank him for his continual
contribution to the success of its members. We
hope you enjoy reading this years issue.
Alexander D. Perwich II
Chief Executive Officer
Golden Key International Honour Society
Golden Key International Honour Society
Golden Key Web Site: www.goldenkey.org
International Headquarters: 1-800-377-2401
Asia Pacific Headquarters: (61) 2 9519 1696
Canadian Headquarters: (450) 962-8999
Editor: swilliams@goldenkey.org
CONCEPTS
2006
Editor: Simone M. Williams
Printer: Seiz Printing
Published annually by
Golden Key International Honour Society
Special Thanks:
Bonnie Cooper
Lyda Goldsmith
Marshall Goldsmith
Forrest Knowles
U.S. Non-profit Status:
Golden Key International Honour Society is a non-profit organization under
Section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Society is exempt from
federal income tax and is not subject to any excise taxes under Chapter 42
of the Code. Donors may deduct contributions to Golden Key as provided in
Section 170 of the Code. Bequests, legacies, transfers or gifts can be accept-
ed by the Society and are deductible for federal estate and gift purposes if
they meet the applicable provisions of Section 2055 and 2522 of the Code.
We encourage any contributions that can be made to further the education of
our outstandingmembers. The board of directors is responsible for ensuring
that Golden Key is operating as a non-profit organization, for the well-being
of each of our members and for the continued development of the Society.
Golden Key values the richly diverse heritage of its members, and the con-
stitution strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, reli-
gion, national origin, physical disability, age, sexual orientation or social status.
About the Magazine
CONCEPTS is published annually as one of the Societys most popular benefits of membership. This award-winning magazine offers tremendous opportunities
for Golden Key members to be published and widely recognized. Members are encouraged to submit high-quality articles on topics such as outstanding members,
chapter or member service activities, honorary members or feature articles. In order to be considered for publication, all articles MUST be 500-1,000 words in
length and MUST be accompanied by original, high quality, action-oriented, digital color photographs.Articles MUST include a cover sheet with the authors
name, Golden Key member number, Golden Key chapter, article category and authors complete permanent contact information. More information about CONCEPTS
and upcoming deadlines for submission are posted under Publications and Society News on the Golden Key website at www.goldenkey.org. To purchase hard
copies of this publication, please contact memberservices@goldenkey.org. (Please note that there is a shipping and handling fee of US$5 each for USA and Canada.
For countries outside North America, please contact your regional headquarters for cost.)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Outstanding Members..............................4
Excellence is a way of life for Golden Key members around the world. After
28 years of rewarding excellence and more than 1.6 million members, the Society
continues to depend on its members talents and dedication. The stories in this
section highlight members who have founded companies, published books,
triumphed over adversity, won prestigious scholarships and who have each
dedicated themselves to serving others.
Features............................................................................22
This section provides an open forum for articles from Society members.
Topics range from leadership to learning and from parenthood to travel.
Although the authors views do not necessarily represent those of Golden Key,
they do offer insight into the minds of its members.
A PH.D. IN PARENTING REQUIRES AN A IN JELL-O APPRECIATION
THE WINDING PATH TO SUCCESS
CONCEPTS 2006
SEVEN INSIGHTS TO SUCCESS
Seven Insights to Success..................32
Leading executive coach and foremost authority on leadership, Marshall
Goldsmith, shares tips for success with Golden Key members.
COVER STORY
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Honorary Members........................................64
Outstanding men and women from all walks of life are selected
by chapter leaders for Golden Key honorary membership each year. These
honorary members are outstanding professionals help to promote the Societys
mission of excellence, through their dedication to academics and service.
Literary
Achievement Awards..................................70
The Society recognizes excellence in works of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and
feature writing through this academic program. The four entries in this section
showcase the winning literary talents of Golden Key members.
Chapter Directory.............................................77
A listing of the Societys nearly 350 chapters throughout Australia,
Canada, Malaysia, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Arab Emrates and the
United States.
Society Leadership..........................................79
Chapter & Member Activities........36
Golden Key members serve their universities and their communities in a
variety of ways. This section highlights successful activities which are
performed around the world and which range from youth mentoring and
tutoring to academic programs and global consciousness. The Society
commends the chapters and the individual members who participate in these
worthwhile projects.
BANGLADESH: ETIQUETTE, HEALTH AND HUMANISM
PROFILE: GEORGE MALAVE
HONORARY MEMBER SHINES IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS