1. Welcome to the NHS Interest Meeting!

2. Summary Sponsor Introductions Executive Board Member Introductions
What are the NHS pillars?
Application Overview and Requirements
Requirements to Maintain Membership
Service Opportunities for Preliminary Members
Communication and Contacts
Final Thoughts and Questions

3. Our NHS Sponsors We are both excited to take on sponsoring NHS!!!!
Mrs. Lauer
14 years teaching
Biology
Anatomy & Physiology
Coached RHHS Cross Country and Track ( ) before having her daughter, Natalie
Ms. Kump
24 years teaching with
English 10 G/T
English 10 Honors
SAT Prep
We are both excited to take on sponsoring NHS!!!!

4. Our NHS Executive Board
Presidents:
Nick Torre & Alvina Pan
Vice President:
Garrett Passamonti
Warden of Scholarship:
Niloy Gupta
Warden of Service:
Rhea Nair
Warden of Character:
Yomna Nassar
Secretary:
Jenny O’Brien
Treasurer:
Danny Kim
Correspondent:
Nina Yuchi
Historian:
Negheen Guiv
Parliamentarian:
Julia Lui
Sergeant of Arms:
Natalie Kelley

5. What are the NHS Pillars?

6. The Pillars
These are the four main purposes that have guided NHS Chapters from the beginning: to create enthusiasm for scholarship; to stimulate a desire to render service; to promote leadership; and to develop character in the students of secondary schools.

7. Scholarship
Show a commitment to learning. A student is willing to spend the necessary time to cultivate his/ her mind in the quest for knowledge. This pillar can only be achieved through diligence and effort. Scholarship means always doing the best work possible, regardless of impending reward.

8. Willingness to work without monetary compensation or recognition
Willingness to work without monetary compensation or recognition. A willingness to serve those in need creates a better tomorrow. As a service club, the National Honor Society is highly concerned with giving its all to the school and community at large.

9. Leadership
Sacrifice: the willingness to yield to one’s personal interests for those of others. Leadership exerts a wholesome influence on the school — a real leader strives to train and aid others to attain the same positive objectives.

10. Character
Character is what distinguishes one individual from another. It is the product of constant striving to make the right choices day after day. Students with good character demonstrate respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, fairness, caring, and citizenship in all of their actions.

11. Application Overview and Requirements

12. Application Overview and Requirements
It is CRUCIAL to read ALL parts of the application - if there are any questions about the application, please us.
Due no later than 3:00 PM, Friday, October 7, 2016 to Ms. Kump (room 237) or Ms. Lauer (room 150)
Essays/Personal Statement should be typed
Two teacher recommendations

13. Application Overview and Requirements
Selection for Membership
A cumulative weighted GPA of a minimum of 3.40 is required at the end of the sophomore year
Must complete 5 service hours and submit the NHS Service Hours form, along with your completed application and the remaining 10 hours are due by the end of the first semester
Applications submitted after Friday, October 7 at 3pm will be considered late

14. Application Overview and Requirements
Make sure to do the following!
Sign the Student Acknowledgement section and the Parent Acknowledgement section
Attach a resume or complete the Relevant Experiences section and the Recognition and Awards section
Type a personal statement
If you would like to include any additional information, you may add a narrative statement. This is not required.
Sign the Electronic Distribution Waiver (for release of photos and names)

15. Application Overview and Requirements
What do I need to turn in by October 7?
Completed application packet
2 Teacher Recommendation Forms (One must be from a teacher from year and one must be from either your freshman year teacher or a teacher from year)
Service Hours Form with 5 service hours completed

16. GOOD LUCK!

17. Requirements to Maintain Membership

18. Requirements to Maintain Membership
Service:
Must complete 15 hours of Service per semester
5 hours in the Beautification Category
5 Hours in the River Hill Community Category
5 hours of General Service (can be from either aforementioned categories or from another source, as long as they are acceptable)
Meetings:
Members must attend every meeting
Meetings start at 6:30pm, be in the lobby by 6:15pm
GPA/Scholarship:
Minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.40 (On quarterly report card)
No D’s or E’s
Maintain academic integrity at all times

19. Service Opportunities

20. A detailed list of service opportunities and calendar will be updated continuously throughout the year and can be found on the NHS Canvas page.

21. Green Initiative: Rain Garden Cleanup
Friday, Sept. 16th from 2:30-4:30pm in Room 248 (Ms. Wester)
10-15 volunteers needed
2 hours towards beautification hours
Long pants, long-sleeved shirts, boots required
Encouraged to bring your own gardening equipment but tools are provided
There will be food! :)

22. River Hill Community Health Fair
Saturday, Sept. 17th from 11am-2pm at the Village Center
Preparation: Friday, Sept. 16 from 3- 5pm, Saturday from 8-11am
Set-up, face painting, scavenger hunt management, game supervision

23. Communication and Contacts

24. Communication and Contacts
Major Method of Communication: Our Canvas page
RHHS Student Community>Pages>National Honor Society
Detailed information and frequently updated - service opportunities, calendar of meeting dates, application, service hour form, etc.
General Website (general information for public):
Facebook: NHS - River Hill HS (this will be replaced fully with Canvas)

25. Communication and Contacts
Mrs. Lauer:
Ms. Kump:
NHS:
All the executive members’ addresses can be found on our Canvas page and our general website

26. Final Thoughts and Questions

27. Thank You for Attending!