Beta ClubWelcome New Invitees

You’ve Been Invited Because…

▪ You a sophomore with a GPA of 4.0 or higher.

▪You are a junior with a GPA of 3.75 or higher.

What is Beta Club?

▪Mission: To promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, service and leadership among elementary and secondary students.

▪Started in Spartanburg, SC in 1934

▪Motto: Let Us Lead by Serving Others

Benefits of Beta Membership:

▪Recognition for achievement in a prestigious national organization- diploma seal & graduation cord

▪Opportunities for scholarships

▪Emphasis on service

▪Opportunities to lead

▪State Convention in Myrtle Beach

How Do You Maintain Membership?

▪Keep your GPA up▪4.0 for Sophomores

▪3.75 for Juniors & Seniors

▪Attend Meetings▪First Monday of each month

▪At 7:50, 9:50, or 3:40 in the library

▪Do your Service Hours▪ Induction semester- 2 in-club hours, 2 out-of-club hours

▪Rest of the semesters: 3 in-club hours, 5 out-of-club hours

Service Hours▪ Be specific, include details and dates.▪ Hours spent in Key, Leo and Avid community service

may also be used for Beta hours. ▪ For in or out of club hours, you must have a signature

from an adult in charge of the event. Parents cannot sign for a service project.

▪ Athletic training may count for up to 2 out-of-club hours per semester.

▪ Do not include activities performed for immediate family members; example- free babysitting.

▪ Many of the in-club projects are FREE.

Membership Dues

▪$25 ($15 for the national chapter and $10 for the local club) due September 25th.

▪National dues are one time only.

Induction Ceremony▪ Tuesday, October 19th @ 6:00 in the Commons

Area.

▪ Inductees meet in the library no later than 5:15.

▪Proper dress required- look your best. No jeans. Ties are encouraged for young men. All outfits must meet the District Five Dress Code.

▪Cake will be served after the ceremony.

Constitution Highlights▪If you miss two or more meetings per

semester, you are placed on probation. ▪If you do not turn your service hours in, you

are placed on probation. ▪If you miss too many meetings AND don’t

turn in your service hours, you are dismissed without probation.

▪The semester following probation, if you attend the meetings and turn in service hours, then you are off probation. If you don’t then you are dismissed.

Constitution Continued

▪If you receive ISS, probation is given.▪If you receive OSS, you are dismissed.▪Members can also be dismissed for any

unbecoming behavior, on or off campus. ▪Involvement in any act of dishonesty will

result in a member being permanently dismissed from the club.

Reminders:

▪Return signed contract and dues by October 9th.

▪Meetings are on the 1st Monday of the each month.

▪A meeting for those wishing to go on the conference will be held soon. Watch the announcements for dates & times.