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National Junior Convention

Regional Leadership Summits

September 20-21Cajundome Convention Center

Lafayette, Louisiana

September 27-28Sloan Convention CenterBowling Green, Kentucky

October 4-5Hot Springs Convention Center

Hot Springs, Arkansas

October 4-5Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, Missouri

October 8-9Great Wolf Lodge

Concord, North Carolina

October 11-12Wilderness at the Smokies

Sevierville, Tennessee

October 25-26Great Wolf LodgeGrapevine, Texas

October 29-30Great Wolf Lodge

Lagrange, Georgia

October 29-30Tupelo Convention Center

Tupelo, Mississippi

November 1-2Great Wolf Lodge

Williamsburg, Virginia

March 7-8Gatlinburg Convention Center

Gatlinburg, Tennessee

March 28-29Jekyll Island Convention Center

Jekyll Island, Georgia

Visit betaclub.org/events to join a summit near you

October 23Spartanburg Auditorium

Spartanburg, South Carolina

Savannah, GeorgiaWelcome to

The National Beta Club, Board of Directors, National Staff and Officers are thrilled to welcome you to the beautiful city of Savannah and the largest National Beta Convention in history. You are joining over 19,300 attendees and nearly 1150 clubs at the 2018 National Beta Convention.

The National Beta Convention is a wonderful showcase of students skills and talents, as well as an outstanding opportunity to demonstrate critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. All sponsors, administrators, chaperones and parents have dedicated numerous hours and tremendous effort to ensure that every attendee has the best possible experience in Savannah. We, at the Beta National Office, are dedicated to this as well. It is our goal that the 2018 National Beta Convention is the highlight of your school year.

Keep BETA on your MIND, as you participate in the team competitions, the academic challenges, the visual arts showcase, and the talent exhibitions. The National Beta Convention is for you, your success and your growth.

We thank you for being here! Enjoy the amazing Beta days ahead!

In Beta Service,The National Beta Convention Department

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NATIONAL PRESIDENT

NATIONAL Vice PRESIDENT

NATIONAL Secretary

Dawson Hill

Buzzy Ashley

Peyton McCubbin

NATIONAL CHAPLAIN Carson Mattingly

NATIONAL REPORTER Jon Hare

Being surrounded by the great leaders of Beta has shown me how to be an effective leader for my nation, state, community and school, states Hill. Dawson is very active in his school, church and community as a student-athlete and leader. Hell continue that involvement moving into Bloomfield High in Missouri, where he is looking forward to four more successful years in Beta. This is a great experience for anyone ready to step out of their comfort zone. Be active in Beta and make a difference in the lives of those around you.

I cant imagine my life without Beta being a part of it. Having the opportunity to be not only a State, but National Officer has opened many doors for me, states Ashley. Through Beta, Buzzy has developed an awareness of the importance of community service. Next year, his Beta career will take him at Muhlenberg County High in Kentucky. I have met some amazing people along the way. And through that, Ive learned that in order to get the most out of your Beta experience, one has to plug in and get involved. I promise, you will not regret it.

I have learned through being a Beta member to look for opportunities to lead in everything I do, states McCubbin. Beta will continue to be a big part of Peytons future, as she plans to be a member at Taylor County High School in Kentucky. She wants all Betas to remember, Dont just show up to Beta events, be a PART of the experience. Use your years in the Beta to acquire the skills needed to lead your community and state, and of course, have fun while doing it!

Through Beta, Ive met others who encourage me to try my best and be the best I can be, states Mattingly. As a 7th grader at Bloomfield Middle School in Kentucky, Carson stands out as an energetic leader in the classroom, on the ball field and in his church. Carson shares, Beta is just an all around great experience where you meet amazing people, help your community and spread happiness.

I will never forget when I walked into Tennessee State Convention. It was the biggest group of people Id ever seen. Needless to say, the Beta Bug Bit! states Hare. Jon is a 5th grader at West Side School where baseball, the outdoors and his family take precedent for him. He has traveled all over the country sharing more about all things Beta, including his favorite - Leadership Camp! Im glad that I have many more years to be an active part of Beta. I wear my grandfathers 1966 Beta Club pin on my lapel and I plan on my grandchild wearing his and mine someday. Never forget... Once a Beta, always a Beta!

Board of Directors

National Sponsors

National officials

Mark ConleyBoard Chair

Clarke ScottVice Chair

Bob BrightCEO

Bobby HartCOO

Ritchie Garland Shannon Meyer Laura Lewis Hollee Ellis

Zel Thomas - ALJerry Newton - ARGwen Young - FLDr. Rita Carter - GATroy Hickey - ILDr. Mark Baker - IN

Donna Wear - KYDr. Keith Leger - LAStanton Long - MSDr. Tim Hager - MOGlenn Barger - NCPat Stout - OH

Dennis Campbell - OKDr. H. Kenneth Dinkins - SCDale Hughes - TNMark Conley - TXClarke Scott - VADr. Sabrina Runyon - WV

STAY CONNECTED

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Tuesday, June 12 12:00 PM - 10:00 PMWednesday, June 13 7:00 AM - 7:00 PMThursday, June 14 8:00 AM - 4:00 PMFriday, June 15 12:00 PM - 7:00 PMSaturday, June 16 8:00 AM - 10:00 PMMusic Drop Off Exhibit Hall (Tues. 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM) Skit Storage Exhibit Hall

Schedule

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Schedule

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Schedule

1st General SessionWednesday, June 13

7:00 PM Pre-Session ActivitiesCandidate Introductions

Attendance Awards 7:30 PM Opening Ceremony & Parade of StatesCall to Order Dawson Hill | PresidentPledge of Allegiance Jon Hare | ReporterNational Anthem Inspiration Carson Mattingly | ChaplainWelcome and Introductions Dawson Hill | PresidentWelcome to Georgia Dr. Rita Carter | GA Council ChairChairman of the Board of Directors Mark ConleyChief Executive Officer Bob O. Bright

Strategic Growth RecognitionNational District of Distinction

Keynote Address Buzzy Ashley | Vice PresidentSpecial Talent Division I & II (Top 5)

Vice President Campaign RallyVoting

Special Talent AwardsAdjournment Dawson Hill | President

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2nd General SessionThursday, June 14

9:30 AM Pre-Session ActivitiesTechnology Competition ShowcaseNational Beta Club Week Showcase

Schools to Watch AwardsState Spirit Rally

10:00 AM Call to Order Buzzy Ashley | Vice President

Beta On My Mind Sponsor RecognitionService Awards

Sponsor of the Year Award

Keynote Address Peyton McCubbin | Secretary

Songfest Division I & II (Top 5)President Campaign RallyReporter Campaign Rally

Voting

Adjournment Buzzy Ashley | Vice President

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Thursday, June 143RD General Session

7:00 PM Pre-Session ActivitiesSocial Media Awards

Leadership Summit ShowcaseTop 10 Awards (places 6-10)

Visual Arts Division I, Academic Tests Division I & II: Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Essay, Poetry, Speech

7:30 PM Call to Order Peyton McCubbin | Secretary

Awards CeremonyVisual Arts Division I, Academic Tests Division I & II: Language Arts, Math, Science,

Social Studies, Essay, Poetry, Speech

Keynote Address Jon Hare | Reporter

John W. Harris Leadership AwardsOutstanding Leadership Schools

Presentation of the Regional Leadership RepresentativesLeadership Showcase

Guest Speaker Ted Wiese

Adjournment Peyton McCubbin | SecretaryImmediately Following

The Springs Concert

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4th General SessionFriday, June 15

9:30 AM Pre-Session ActivitiesSummer Leadership Camp Showcase

Lead Outside the Box ShowcasePeoples Choice Awards

Top 10 Awards (places 6-10)Convention Invention, Meeting of the Minds, Site Up,

Reimagine Recreate Recycle, Banner, Scrapbook,Spotlight Your Club, T-Shirt, Club Trading Pin

10:00 AM Call to Order Carson Mattingly | Chaplain

Group Talent Division I (Top 5) Secretary Campaign RallyChaplain Campaign Rally

VotingGroup Talent Division I Awards

Awards CeremonyConvention Invention, Meeting of the Minds, Site Up,

Reimagine Recreate Recycle, Banner, Scrapbook,Spotlight Your Club, T-Shirt, Club Trading Pin

Adjournment Carson Mattingly | Chaplain

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5th General SessionFriday, June 15 Saturday, June 16

9:30 AM Pre-Session ActivitiesTop 10 Awards (places 6-10)

Quiz Bowl, Book Battle, Advertising Design, Tower of Power, Robotics, Technology, Living Literature, Songfest, Visual Arts Division II,

Lead Outside the Box, Rapid Response, Service Snapshot

Invitation to Oklahoma City10:00 AM Call to Order Jon Hare | Reporter

Group Talent Division II (Top 5)Installation of New National Officers

Appointment of National Leadership RepresentativesGroup Talent Division II Awards

Award CeremonyQuiz Bowl, Book Battle, Advertising Design, Tower of Power,

Robotics, Technology, Living Literature, Songfest, Visual Arts Division II, Lead Outside the Box, Rapid Response, Service Snapshot

Adjournment Newly Elected President

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leadership representativesarkansas regional summit

Cooper Bull - ARClaire Carothers - ARGabby Bowie - TN

georgia regional summitDasia Brown - GA

indiana regional summitAndrew Wilson - KYWyatt Springer - IN

louisiana regional summitClaire Cabirac - LAGabrielle Selders - LA

mississippi regional summitJacob Howell - MSKayle Amos - MSSaylor Langley - AL24

Tennessee regional summitBenjamin Caillouet - TN

Emily Sanders - KYMikayla Fields - KY

Texas regional summitErin Morgan - TXKoen Parks - TX

Elise Bostian - TX

virginia regional summitRiley Edwards - VA

Abigail Powers - VA

missouri regional summitChase Heyen - IL

Luke Richey - MO

north carolina regional summitMikiah Jennings - SCMadison Welch - NC

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Youve got BETA on your MIND here in Savannah, so make the most of your convention experience! There is so much to do at convention that goes beyond the general sessions. Innovative student-led activities are happening each day and there are many competitions open for viewing that you dont want to miss!

TRADING PINS STATE SPIRIT RALLY

The Scholarship Ball will be Betas classiest event of the year and you dont want to miss it. Not only will there be awesome music and dancing, but all the proceeds go to the scholarship fund. Tickets can be purchased at the entrance or at the Beta Shop for $15. This one-of-a-kind event will take place at the Chatham Ballroom!

SCHOLARSHIP BALL Wednesday 9:30 PM - 11:00 PM

GEAR UP YOUR MIND

What is one of the best ways to make new friends and get some new Beta swag? Pin trading! Trade pins with Betas from clubs across the nation to grow your collection! Trading is encouraged any time outside the general sessions.

Show your state pride to celebrate National Beta! Join us during the Second General Session for the State Spirit Rally. All Beta states will be recognized including clubs that are new to Nationals! Wear your state tee and represent your home state!

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QUIZ BOWL Thursday 1:00 PMTALENT PRELIMINARIES

Wednesday 5:00 PM -6:00 PM Friday 5:00 PM -6:00 PM

Sponsored by Savannah College of Art & Design

LIVING LITERATUREWednesday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Come check out the Beta Shop to see whats new! Never before seen shirt designs, brand new trading pins, and trendy gadgets and gizmos are available!

The shop is located in the Exhibit Hall!

VISUAL ARTS

These teams have proven their skills during the written competition, and now its time to face off in the finals! This fast-paced question and answer tournament is something you dont want to miss! Check it out in room 102!

Americas Got Talent has nothing on Beta talent! Singing, dancing, and acting are just a few of the great talents youll see during the talent preliminaries. Head over to the Exhibit Hall to watch these Betas show off their amazing talents!

Its like walking through an art gallery! Students from all over the nation will display their visual masterpieces and you dont want to miss it. Look around the Westin Grand Ballroom and you will find amazing artistic talent!

Your favorite literary scenes come to life at the Living Literature competition! You will see scenes from childhood favorites as well as some pieces you maybe havent discovered yet. Go to Chatham B & C to check it out!

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Grab your favorite Beta shirt and join us in Ellis Square for the Flash Mob on Thursday at 1:30 PM!

SERVICE EXPOSThursday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

The innovators of the future are here! Come check out the Robotics competition to see the best in the nation! These teams have creatively programmed robots to meet the Robotics Challenge: Divide and Conquer. Youll find these amazing bots in Chatham B & C!

ROBOTICS Friday 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday, June 13Chatham Ballroom

9:30-11 PM

Dont miss Betas classiest formal event of

the year!

Looking for service project inspiration? Go to the Georgia International Gallery for an amazing showcase from your fellow Betas. Youll be sure to find great ideas for your club to get involved!

Dont forget, you can buy tickets at the door for $15!

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Purchase Official Beta Trading Pins at the Beta Shop!

Lend me your ear! In rooms 202 & 204, listen to persuasive, entertaining, and informative speeches from your fellow Betas as they take the podium!

SPEECH Wednesday 1:00 PM

SITE UP Friday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Can you hear the beautiful voices coming together in perfect harmony? Thats the Songfest Competition! These clubs have put their own spin on somefavorite songs as they sing about being a Beta. Make your way to the Exhibit Hall for entertaining performances!

SONGFEST Wednesday 12:30 PMWednesday 2:00 PM

The Springs live in concert after the Third General Session

in the Exhibit Hall!

What is your take on National Betas four pillars? Visit rooms 103 & 104 to watch the Site Up competition! Here, competitors will receive a challenge and have to create a virtual innovation to meet the challenge and feature Betas four pillars. Its a must see!

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Voting ProcedurePre-registered members will use the membership number printed on their name badge. All onsite members or members without a device should report to registration immediately following the voting sessions. Voting will be opened following each campaign rally and will remain open for two hours following adjournment of the general session. VOTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Visit www.betaclub.org/vote on your device 2. Enter membership ID number 3. Choose one candidate per office for the National Office 4. Submit your vote!

Registration for attendance at any National Beta Club event, (including, but not limited to, State and National Conventions, Leadership Summits, Leadership Conferences) implies consent to the use, reproduction, editing and/or broadcast by The National Beta Club of any and all photographs, video recordings, and audio recordings taken by or on behalf of The National Beta Club, without compensation to attendees, participants, chaperones, or guests. All negatives, prints, digital files, video-recorded images, and audio recordings shall be the property of The National Beta Club solely and completely and may be used in the promotion of The National Beta Club in all forms of media.

Members are to display and exert leadership qualities in a responsible manner, which will lead to the success of this convention. Any violation of the Code of Conduct subjects your entire chapter to being sent home and all honors and awards forefited. Refer to the Code of Conduct in your National Convention Handbook for a detailed list.

Shorts will be allowed at all general sessions as long as they meet the following criteria: they must be in good taste and of a reasonable length and fit. As a standard, the student should wear shorts that are at least as long as their fingertips when the student is standing up straight and their arms are at the sides of their body. No tight shorts or tops, no midriffs showing or tops with straps less than two inches wide will be allowed. Clothing must not have any writing or symbols that advertise any of the following: alcohol, drugs, tobacco, sex, or profanity/obscenity. Additionally, there should be no references that would offend any group. No bathing suits will be allowed. Hats are not allowed in general sessions. Sponsors and chaperones are responsible for all attendees following the dress code.

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state convention schedule

Indiana French Lick, IN November 1West Virginia Charleston, WV November 7-8Tennessee Nashville, TN November 18-20Florida Orlando, FL November 26-27 Georgia (Elementary) Savannah, GA November 28Georgia Savannah, GA November 28-30 Missouri Springfield, MO December 5-6Kentucky Louisville, KY January 16-18South Carolina Myrtle Beach, SC January 17-18Arkansas Hot Springs, AR January 24-25Louisiana (Elementary) Lafayette, LA January 28-29Texas Grapevine, TX Jan 31- Feb 1North Carolina Greensboro, NC February 5-6Virginia Hampton, VA February 13-14Ohio Columbus, OH February 14Louisiana Lafayette, LA February 20-22Illinois Springfield, IL February 25-26Oklahoma Norman, OK March 4Alabama Birmingham, AL March 13-15Mississippi Biloxi, MS March 17-19

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