Through involvement with these programs, Golden Key members are given the opportunity to develop their leadership, organisational and time-management skills, and to improve upon their communication skills. There are opportunities to hold office and to participate in activities that promote academic achievement, serve the community and provide social interaction. Chapters hold regular meetings for members to plan these events. Academic recognition One of the most obvious benefits of membership is recognition of outstanding academic achievement. This is achieved firstly through obtaining membership, and then by formal recognition at a reception.
All members receive a certificate acknowledging their membership.
Publications Other benefits include receiving Golden Key's annual magazine, Concepts for the entire duration of life membership. In 1993, Concepts was judged the 'Best Professional Association Journal' by Association Trends. All members are encouraged to submit articles for publication in Concept s. Golden Key also runs Literary and Art Contests, with the winners works published in Concepts . The national headquarters also publishes a biannual newsletter entitled Key Notes , which discussed national and international events of interest.