1. Beta Club Welcome New Invitees

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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.

7. Membership Dues ▪ $25 ($15 for the national chapter and $10 for the local club) due September 25 th. ▪ National dues are one time only.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. Reminders: ▪ Return signed contract and dues by October 9th. ▪ Meetings are on the 1 st 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.