NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY October 31, 2013

OUR PURPOSE  We are not an honor roll  Established in 1921 to recognize and encourage academic achievement, and to develop leadership, service, and character  To be relevant, all members need to be involved

CURRENT PROJECTS  NHS Induction  Philanthropy  Tutoring  Auction  NHS Awards  All of these can be improved.  What else do we want to work on?  YOU must take ownership!

NHS INDUCTION  Thursday, November 14 th at 7:00 pm  Dress in Mass Attire  All members must attend  Required set up at 2:45  Rehearsal for new members / speakers  Reception following the event  Required clean up

PROJECT STARFISH  What is it : St. Vincent de Paul’s Transitions Program, helping people get into stable housing one family at a time.  What have we done in the past?  raised $10,500  We need student ideas and direction

PEER TUTORING  What have we done in the past?  How will we move forward?  Proposal: Tuesday and Thursday in the two rooms dedicated for Academic Support.

AUCTION  Saturday, May 3 rd  Students in Christian Leadership will work the event itself  The rest of us will report for tear-down on Sunday morning, May 4 th  Specific details TBA

NHS AWARDS  Wednesday, May 21 st  We will set up for the event after school on Tuesday, May 20 th  Dress in Mass Attire for the event  Yearbook photo

SERVICE REQUIREMENTS  Choose to be involved in either Peer Tutoring or Philanthropy or both  Identify needs, opportunities, and partners  Organize into subcommittees  Select a committee chairperson  Take ownership and make suggestions  Report back

CHAPTER LEADERSHIP  President  Vice President  Secretary  Treasurer  Tutoring Chair  Philanthropy Chair  Sub-committee Chairs: not elected positions

SELECTION PROCESS  Candidates: Declare your interest in a specific position by ing Mrs. Boyd at by no later than 3:00 pm tomorrow.  All members: Pick up a ballot from Mr. Ragan in his office between Monday and Thursday next week (November 7 th ).  Results will be posted on our webpage on Friday. maristnhs.weebly.com

CODE OF CONDUCT  Scholarship: Maintain GPA  Leadership: Attend meetings, get involved  Service: Service Projects  Character: Behavior  Due by Thursday, November 7 th to Mr. Ragan.

Dues ($20)  Due by Thursday, November 7 th to Mr. Ragan.  Honor cords to be worn at graduation by all NHS members in good standing.  Club T-Shirts.

NEXT MEETING  Wednesday, November 20 th during block lunch. Location TBA.  Register for Remind 101  Action items:  Divide into Tutoring and Philanthropy subcommittees  Come prepared to discuss ideas, problems, and solutions