1. National Junior Beta Club
Harrisburg Elementary

2. What is National Beta Club
The largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization in America.
Encourages and rewards academic achievement, promotes those qualities of character that make for good citizenship and teaches members to lead by serving others.

3. Academics High achieving students who perform on or above grade level.
All “A’s” with no more than 2 “B’s” since 3rd grade
Must maintain this grade expectation throughout each 6 week grading period.
If they receive more than 2 “B’s” during a grading period they will be placed on probation for 6 weeks to focus on their academics.
Any student receiving a “C” or below will
no longer be allowed to participate.

4. Character Follow the Game Plan in every aspect… Be Positive
Be a Leader
Be Teachable
Be a Team Player

5. Service “Let Us Lead By Serving Others”
2 major projects a year (Fall/Spring)
Mini School Based Projects throughout the year. (Holiday Heroes, Operation Military Kids., etc)
10 Individual Hours by April 28th. Cannot use major project hours towards individual hours.
Suggested list of projects…
Log hours on form…
Many opportunities throughout the year

6. Meetings
The HES chapter of the National Junior Beta Club will meet the 1st Tuesday of every month at 2:15-3:30 in the library.
Meeting pick up will be in the front of the school.
GOTR also exercise on Tuesdays so please use the front part of the lot…do not go through the gate!! You will not be able to drive around the big field.
Monthly newsletter available on website

7. Convention January 11-13, 2017 in Myrtle Beach, SC
Compete against other Junior Beta Clubs throughout the state of SC
Over 25 competition areas
Academic: Language Arts*, Living Literature, Math*, Science*, Social Studies*,Spelling* *Quiz Bowl
Visual Arts: Black & White Photography, Color Photography, Digitally Enhanced Photography, Pastel or Charcoal Sketching, Pen-Pencil-Ink Sketching, Oil & Acrylics, and Watercolor
Crafts: Banner, Cross-Stitch, Handmade Jewelry, Quilting, Recyclable Art, Sculpture, Woodworking, Wreath, Poster, Scrapbook, Spotlight Your Club, and T-Shirt Design
Performing Arts: Group Talent, Songfest, and Special Talent
Tower of Power, Technology, Visual Arts
Students will be grouped according to their comfort level
Will be required to stay after school to prepare for convention…The Art pieces and the Living Literature portion could take a few Thursdays.

8. Convention $150.00 Chaperone
Transportation, Lodging, Registration, Dance
Chaperone
1 adult per 2 students per room
School Staff will be used first…depending on how many students we have go will determine how many parent chaperones will be needed. This will be on a First come First Serve basis and from the approved volunteer list.
Students will not be unsupervised at any time.
No free roam…no down time…hit the ground running!!
U-haul/trailer/truck…
$50 deposit due by Wednesday, October 21, 2016.

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15. Fundraising
2 per year
Fall/Spring
Krispy Kreme
November 1-14, 2016

16. Induction $35 membership fee is due by Wednesday, September 21st
All members must participate in induction ceremony
Monday, September 26th at 6:00PM.
Attire
Young Men-Shirt and Tie
Young Ladies-Dress, Skirt or Dress Pants
No Tennis Shoes/Sneakers

17. Testimonials
What I liked about Beta club was mainly the Myrtle Beach because 1) I got to see how many Beta clubs there were in a ton of different schools, 2) I had a wonderful time there, and 3) I got to see a beach for the first time in my life!  The service projects, helping out at the Spring Showcase and other things, have been amazing through the year I’ve been in Beta club.  I would definitely recommend keeping your grades up so you could be in Beta club, future 5th graders!
                                           Ryan Geese
I thought BETA club was an educational & enjoyable experience. It introduces fun activities we can do outside of school & reveals character. I feel that it inspires kids to be their best selves & helps them become that. It also finds ways to reach out and help the community. Though I personally didn’t go on the BETA club field trip, I heard from others that it was also enjoyable. I hope that future BETA club students can also enjoy this experience.
                                                                                    Sincerely, Anna Luis

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I think BETA was an awesome experience because it makes me think about others before myself and that makes me feel good. The convention in Myrtle Beach was super fun!! I also enjoyed when we made the placemats for Meals on Wheel and the shoe boxes for the Levine Children's Hospital.  It made me feel like I could make a difference in the world!!!
Savannah Nusz
What I have liked about National Jr. Beta Club is that I have the opportunity to serve others in my community. Before Jr. Beta I was not eager to go out and serve my community, but after this experience I found out how much fun it was to help my community out by doing my part. I was also able to go and do something I have never done before, by competing in an academic competition alongside my friends. I am extremely glad I decided to join the National Jr. Beta Club.
Jacob Letterman

20. National Junior Beta Club Sponsor
Contact Information
Shandra Hall
School Counselor
National Junior Beta Club Sponsor
Hesjuniorbetaclub.weebly.com

21. Questions