1. Gamma Beta Phi Louisiana State University March 2, 2016 Third Annual Meeting

2. Emily Grefer (Peer Adviser)  From the Academic Programs Abroad Office!  Email studyabroad@lsu.edu with any questions!studyabroad@lsu.edu

3. Gamma Beta Phi  The name of the organization is derived from the initial letters of the three Greek words for education, life, and friendship.  It signifies that education and friendship constitute the basis of a full and happy life.  The motto of Gamma Beta Phi is Progressus per Eruditioneum (Progress through education).

4. Officers for the 2015-2016 School Year  President – Katy Murray  Vice President – Stephen Parker  Treasurer – Lauryn DesChamps  Secretary – Marielle Morgan  Social Chair – Brea Manuel  Historian – Bethany Sarabia

5. Fundraising Event  We’re in contact with Kolache Kitchen. Currently, we are trying to set a date. Will probably be April 7th or 14th.

6. 2016 National Convention!!!

7. State Convention!  When: April 30th  Where: Southeastern  Theme: Clue (Like the board game)  Please send Bethany any pictures you have taken throughout the year pertaining to Gamma Beta Phi (Of you doing service, selfie at the fundraiser event, etc.)

8. How to Maintain Active Status  Attend at least 3 meetings per semester  If you are unable to attend a meeting due to class, email us at gammabetaphilsu@gmail.com or see us after the meeting gammabetaphilsu@gmail.com  Attend 1 social event per semester  Attend 1 fundraising event per semester OR bring in $5 to a meeting before the end of the semester  Complete 5 hours of community service  Turn in a completed Points Sheet (with attached GBP Community Service Documentation forms) by the last meeting

9. Find us Online!  We also have a Gamma Beta Phi LSU Facebook page…we will add you if you give us your email or follow the link!Gamma Beta Phi LSU  FOLLOW OUR NEW INSTAGRAM! @gammabetaphilsu@gammabetaphilsu  Our website is gbplsu.weebly.comgbplsu.weebly.com  Things you be able to find on it:  All of our meeting dates, times, and locations  Our upcoming social and fundraising events  A list of service opportunities you can attend to get your points!  The past meeting PowerPoints  All of the officer e-mails

10. Follow the National Gamma Beta Phi  Facebook  The Gamma Beta Phi Society The Gamma Beta Phi Society  Instagram  gammabetaphi gammabetaphi  Twitter  @GammaBetaPhiSoc @GammaBetaPhiSoc

11.  Wednesday, March 2nd  2nd Social Point Opportunity  Tuesday, March 15th  Wednesday, April 6th  SOCIAL ON Saturday, April 9th (After the Heart Walk)  Tuesday, April 19th Spring 2016 Meetings Nicholson 119 at 7pm

12. Group Service Event Capital Area Heart Walk! ●Register under LSU Gamma Beta Phi’s teamLSU Gamma Beta Phi’s team ●Saturday, April 9th at 9am ○ Activities begin at 8am ●Attendance plus donation/funds raised = $25 counts for all 5 service points ●Just attendance = 3 points ●Just donation/funds raised = 2 points. ●MUST HAVE PROOF!!! ●Take pictures and send them in!

13. Geaux BIG Baton Rouge!  Geaux BIG is being held on April 16, 2016, from 8am-1pm.  You will get 4 service hours from participating.  12pm-1pm is lunch, so you will not receive a service point for that hour.  Geaux BIG Baton Rouge is a large, one-day service experience that unites LSU students and the surrounding Baton Rouge community. Ultimately, the goal of our organization is to encourage our entire student body to serve our neighboring residents, regardless of their socioeconomic status, as well as the local organizations that work tirelessly to improve the city that we call home. Our volunteer efforts focus on real needs by working on projects identified by Baton Rouge residents and organizations within the following areas: Old South Baton Rouge, Mid-City, and North Baton Rouge.

14. Upcoming Service  March 4-6 Special Olympics State Indoor Games Team Automotive Group Sportsplex 7122 Perkins Rd Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Register at: http://www.laso.org/events/2016/state-games/state-indoor- games/  March 5, 10, 14, 22 CASA Volunteer Orientation Locations vary, email us for information.  March 16, 23 - 1:00-4:00pm Help End Hunger Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank 2626 W. Dual Street Contact Hope Ortego at 225-359-9940.

15. Ongoing Service  If you cannot attend the group service event, some other suggestions for obtaining your service hours include, but are not limited to:  Baton Rouge General Hospital  Ochsner Hospital  Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center  Hospice of Baton Rouge  Baton Rouge Food Bank  St. Vincent de Paul (dining, shelters, thrift store, pharmacy, council office)  “To Highland with Love” – Reading Friends

16. Requirements  If you are active for 75% of your semesters enrolled as a member in Gamma Beta Phi then you be able to apply for your grad cords and letter of recommendation  Special status: One semester granted off  If you are on probation for more than 2 semesters then you will not be eligible for grad cords

17. Contact Information  Email:  gammabetaphilsu@gmail.com gammabetaphilsu@gmail.com  On the website there will be a contact sheet along with a list of specific questions you might have and who to direct those questions to.

18. Officers  Officer Elections on April 19th, LAST MEETING!  Positions open:  President  Vice President  Treasurer  Historian  Service Coordinator  Recording Secretary  Membership Secretary  Start thinking NOW which you would like, so that you want to know more about each position as the semester goes on, you can ask!

19. Have a good night!!!