1. Let the Beta Times Roll State Beta Club Conference Myrtle Beach
February 12-14, 2016

2. Where are we staying?
At the beach, of course!

3. Royale Palms Condominiums
Luxourious new
tower attached to the
Hilton Myrtle Beach
Resort, location of the
conference
2 bedroom condos with
kitchen and living area

4. What happens at conference?
Talent and academic competitions
Election of State Officers
Group activities
Guest Speakers
Meet the best and brightest of SC Betas
Dance till you drop!

5. Academic Competitions
Division I- Grades 9&10 Division II- Grades 11&12
Agriculture
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
Spanish
Spelling
One person per division
Multiple choice questions
One hour time limit
No electronic devices

6. Advertising Design
One team of 2-4 members
This team competition will allow students to demonstrate their creative ability and attention to details as they create a visually appealing message. Teams may use lettering, create logos and symbols in their advertising design. Teams will be given an advertising prompt at the beginning of the competition and given two hours to create their design. Teams will also write an explanation to communicate the elements of design and concept.

7. Banner Competition
This is a club entry and must be made by Senior Beta members.
The banner must adhere to the convention theme.
Originality, craftsmanship, and interpretation and illustration of the theme are important.

8. Character Skit
Three or more students
The skit must be on the Beta ideals of character and this year’s convention theme - “Let the Beta Times Roll”.
Creativity, originality, and coordination are important.

9. Creative Writing One person per school
Creative writing of words in essay format
Students must record their own word count
Ninety (90)-minute time limit
No pre-written materials allowed
Each student must bring: dictionary and/or thesaurus
Subject to be assigned at the beginning of the competition

10. Onsite Art Competitions
Acrylic Painting
Pencil
Colored Pencil
One student per club in each category
Still life objects will be set up by coordinator or designated person.

11. Oratory One student per club 2-3 minutes Original No note cards
Persuasive or informative

12. Poetry One entry per school Written onsite 90 minute time limit
Topic assigned at the beginning of the competition

13. Quiz Bowl Four member team
Preliminary consisting of a multiple choice exam if more than 8 teams enter
Top 8 advance to oral rounds
Single elimination

14. Scrapbook
The purpose of the scrapbook competition is to showcase the accomplishments of the individual chapters as well as to showcase the creative spirit of the members.
All work is done by members.
Judged on artwork, content, and theme

15. Talent Competitions Group competition Special competition
Maximum time – 7 minutes
5 or more participants
Timing begins with the first note of music, sound or action OR
Special competition
1-4 persons

16. Logistics Leave Westside at 7 a.m. Friday Return Sunday at 2:00
6 students per room
1 King bed
2 queen beds
Pull-out sofa
All-you-can-eat seafood buffet on Friday night
Broadway at the Beach on Saturday

17. Cost & Deadlines
$155; $20 discount given for participation in a competition ($40 max)
Will need money for meals
Must purchase a t-shirt
First payment of $55 due Friday, Dec. 4th
2nd payment of $50 due January 8th.
3rd payment of $50 due February 1st.
PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
DEADLINES ARE FIRM!!!!!

18. Behavior
Betas are expected to act with the highest of behavior standards.
Chaperones must know your whereabouts AT ALL TIMES.
Dress code should be observed anytime you leave your hotel room.
All activities are required.
Curfew must be observed.
No girls in boys rooms and no boys in girls rooms.
No alcoholic beverages, drugs, or tobacco in any form including e-cigarettes
You may have your cell phone at all times, but they must be off during the 3 general sessions.
Failure to follow the rules will result in your parents being called to come pick you up and dismissal from Beta Club.