CLMS Jr. Beta Club 2015-2016

Kelli Rowsey and Laura Tarman Sponsors Kelli Rowsey and Laura Tarman

Vision The National Beta Club, a student-centered organization, continually develops and nurtures individuals by providing opportunities and experiences enabling them to demonstrate the ideals of character, achievement, service and leadership in a global community.

Mission The purpose of the National Beta Club shall be to promote the ideals of character, service and leadership among students, to reward meritorious academic achievement and to encourage and assist students in continuing their education after high school.

Junior Beta Pledge “ I hereby declare that I shall always strive to be honest and truthful at all times to maintain a creditable scholastic record; to be of service to my teachers and fellowmen; to conduct myself in an ethical and moral manner to reflect credit upon my school and community.”

Principles Honesty Justice Service Cooperation Responsibility Industriousness Humility Charity

Beta Club Requirements CLMS Junior Beta Club Requirements Beta Club is a national honor organization that recognizes outstanding academic achievement, promotes strong moral character, and social responsibility, encourages service to others, fosters leadership skills, and provides settings for you to develop strong interpersonal skills. Each Beta Club member is expected to memorize the Beta Club Pledge, the 8 principles, and the vision and mission statements. Each Beta Club member is expected to earn 50 Beta Points by the end of the school year. Each Beta Club member is to maintain all A’s and B’s during the school year, exemplify strong character, and maintain model behavior. ISS and OSS may result in suspension or dismissal from Beta Club. New Beta Club members are to be inducted into the club by paying $15.00 National dues and participating in the ceremony. Returning members are to pay $5.00 local club dues and to participate in the renewal portion of the Induction Ceremony.

Point System Beta Club Meetings-1 Point National/Local Dues paid -5 points Service Projects -5Points Caught Being Beta Good-2points Fundraising -5 Points Other as announced by sponsors-1 point

Meeting Agenda Thursday, August 13, 2015 Welcome Introductions What is Beta Club? Beta Club Requirements Meeting/Format Decorum Upcoming Service Projects Fundraising Recycling Pennies for Patients Update State Convention School Store Membership Drive Communications Meeting Dates

Meeting Agenda Thursday, August 27, 2015 Pledge Recycling Communications Fund raising Beta Log Upcoming Service Projects Dues State Convention School Store Membership Drive Next Meeting Dates

Meeting Agenda Thursday, September 17, 2015 Pledge Celebrations Grades Membership Dues Convention School Store Fund Raisers Service Projects Recycling