1. Welcome to NJHS! Agenda for May 24th, 2011
Congratulations on your acceptance!
Meet your advisor
What is NJHS?
Expectations for members
Dates and times of future meetings
Officer roles and selection
Ideas and input
HL NJHS website: hlnjhs.weebly.com

2. What is NJHS?
®The National Honor Society (NHS) and National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) are the nation's premier organizations established to recognize outstanding high school and middle level students. More than just an honor roll, NHS and NJHS serve to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Character (and Citizenship for NJHS). These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since their beginnings in 1921 and 1929.

3. Today, it is estimated that more than one million students participate in activities of the NHS and NJHS. NHS and NJHS chapters are found in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, many U.S. Territories, and Canada. Chapter membership not only recognizes students for their accomplishments, but challenges them to develop further through active involvement in school activities and community service

4. What are the expectations for members?
To continue your involvement with the Highland Lakes chapter of NJHS, you must maintain honor roll status.
You are also required to complete 15 hours of independent community service outside of school hours.
In addition, you are expected to participate in group service projects.

5. Dates and Times of Future Meetings:
Meetings for all members will
be on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of
each month at 8am (with the
exception of December & May)
Officers are required to attend each whole-group meeting and the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 8 am (with the exception of December & May)

6. Officer Roles Executive Committee (all officers and chapter adviser):
Expected to meet bi-weekly to prepare for upcoming meetings and activities
Expected to be members of committees (one officer per committee)
Expected to attend all activities and group projects
Discusses and makes recommendations concerning by-law changes
Expected to set an example by demonstrating the qualities of membership at all times (scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship, character)

7. President:
Run meeting according to Robert’s Rules of Order
Work with Vice President to prepare typed agenda and submit copy (in outline form) to the advisor prior to next meeting
Must be a good motivator, manager, and teacher, as these are all qualities of a leader
Vice President:
Be prepared to run meeting in event that the President is absent/unavailable
Run two meetings per year (to be scheduled with President and advisor)
Work with President to prepare typed agenda and submit copy (in outline form) to the advisor prior to next meeting
Organizes meetings with committee members to determine status of events or activities and reports back to Executive Committee (meetings before/after school, at lunch)

8. Secretary:
Take notes at each meeting and submit typed copy (in outline form similar to agenda) to advisor prior to next meeting
Make a report of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting at each regular meeting
Records attendance at meetings
Records attendance at all activities and service projects
Provide “gentle reminders” in writing to members regarding missed meetings/events
Prepares “Thank You” notes for parents, organizations, etc.
Makes and distributes “reminders” to members for meetings and events
Treasurer:
Count all money earned and prepares deposit forms
Maintain records of all financial transactions
Must be present at all events involving money (dances, etc.)
Investigate and research fund raisers
Investigate and research proposed purchases

9. Historian:
Must bring a camera to every event and document activities with pictures
Must submit a CD (CD’s will be provided) including edited/re-sized pictures to the advisor no later than one week after the activity.
Webmaster:
Responsible for updating the NJHS website.
Must be available before/after school to do this.

10. Officer Application
Anyone interested in applying for a role must write a speech.
Speech should include:
What office you want to run for
Why you would be a good person to fit that role
Any ideas or suggestions you have for the group
I suggest that you talk together to avoid several people running for the same office and no one running for another.
If you plan to run for an office, I must have a copy of your short speech by Monday, August 29th. You will give your speech at our meeting on the 31st and we will vote at that time.

11. Officers will be selected by a majority vote of members and the faculty council.
Next meeting for all members:
September 14th at 8 am