1. WELCOME TO the Maine West National Honor Society

2. Reminder… PLEASE PAY YOUR $25 MEMBERSHIP FEE IN THE BOOKSTORE BY TOMORROW

3. INDUCTION CEREMONY MONDAY, APRIL 20 REHEARSAL AFTER SCHOOL @ 3:25: MEET IN A200 (the big detention room) CEREMONY: MEET IN A200 AT 6:30 RECEPTION AFTER THE CEREMONY IN THE ROTUNDA OUTSIDE THE AUDITORIUM REHEARSAL & CEREMONY ARE MANDATORY

4. Conflicts with the Ceremony If you have an unavoidable conflict with the rehearsal or the ceremony, provide a letter of explanation signed by your parents and drop it off to Ms. Wisdom in the English office (B200) or in C203. Sports conflicts, see me.

5. Dress Code for Induction Ceremony Required Movement: Walking up the stairs onto the stage Standing on risers for 10 minutes or more. Ladies: Safest option: pants and a nice top/blouse Skirts/Dresses: too short and/or too tight creates an awkward situation Keeping that in mind, we suggest going with a skirt that’s AT THE SHORTEST just below mid-thigh. Your heels shouldn’t be that high. Again, it’ll be difficult to walk up the stairs and onto the risers in very high heels. Please don’t wear flip flops.

6. Dress Code for Induction Ceremony Required Movement: Walking up the stairs onto the stage Standing on risers for 10 minutes or more. Men: Wear a pair of nice pants or slacks and a button up shirt. Ties are not mandatory, but they’ll help you look classy. Wear dress shoes or non-gym shoes. Basically, dress like you’re going to a dance minus the suit coat.

7. Finally… If you’re second guessing what you’re wearing, remember that your parents will probably show your elderly relatives these pictures. If you are not comfortable with them seeing what you’re wearing, don’t wear it.

8. Text Reminders Create a new text to this number: 81010 Message this: @a4e719

9. Elected Offices in NHS PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER EXEC TEAM LEADER EXEC TEAM MEMBER

10. Application Process for Leadership Send an email to Ms. Wisdom (jwisdom@maine207.org) with the following info:jwisdom@maine207.org --Name and position for which you’re applying --Your strengths—what you will bring to this position and why you would be great at it --Leadership qualities you’d like to develop --Your definition of service and how you will inspire others in NHS to participate DEADLINE FOR LETTERS: THURSDAY, APRIL 16@3:30

11. Volunteers? T shirt committee Service project with the current NHS – If you’d like to be considered for an officer position or an exec team leader or member, signing up for this project is highly recommended.

12. Want to be a leader? Talk to any of the officers or exec team members, especially those here today. Observe our regular meeting this Monday, April 13 at 7:00 am in L101 YOUR NEXT, REQUIRED MEETING WILL BE ON MONDAY, APRIL 20 @ 7:00 am TWO IMPORTANT VOTES!

13. The National Honor Society Pledge I pledge to maintain my high school standing, to hold as fundamental and worthy an untarnished character, to endeavor intelligently and courageously to be a leader, and to give of myself freely in service to others. In so doing, I shall prove myself worthy of a place in the National Honor Society.

14. As adviser… I am a stand for all NHS students to grow as leaders and to be inspired to serve and lead their communities.