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| Senior Beta Club Update |
Newest Missouri Beta Clubs |
- Selection of a Beta Club sponsor. School administrators can choose an administrator, counselor, teacher or librarian as a sponsor.
- Read National Beta Club requirements. Per Constitution: Article II, Membership
- Determine school's specific criteria - GPA, commendable character and attitude, etc.
- Compile a list of at least five (5) students who meet membership requirements. There is no maximum number.
- Request free invitational materials and a sample parent letter from The National Beta Club office. Included are congratulatory notes for the parents, an invitation to the student to join the club, and a brochure containing facts about The National Beta Club.
- Send the invitations home with the students along with a deadline for submitting membership fees.
- Collect membership fees ($15 per new member). There is no school charter fee.
- Start online application process (preferred for quickness) or print out hard copy of new club application.
- Complete all requested information and obtain necessary signatures on the application.
- Mail the application, along with one school check ($15 per member) to this address:
The National Beta Club
151 Beta Club Way
Spartanburg, SC 29306-3012
- Allow four weeks for the processing of the new club application and membership fees.
- Wait until membership credentials are received before planning an induction ceremony. A username and password will be included that will give the club sponsor(s) access to sample induction ceremony formats as well as other club information.
- Please allow time for school administrator and sponsor to sign certificates after they are received.
- To remain an active chartered club, new members should be inducted and their membership fees sent in to the national headquarters yearly.
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| What does a student receive from The National Beta Club as part of his/her national fee? |
- Certificate of membership, membership card, membership lapel pin, subscription to BetaWeb (exclusive, interactive website for Beta members only), window decal
- Recognition for achievement in a prestigious national organization with over 400,000 members
- Opportunity to attend and compete at state convention (Missouri Senior Beta Convention in Branson in March; Missouri Junior Beta Convention in Poplar Bluff in December) with academic testing in English, spelling, social studies, science, math, quiz bowl, oratory, club banner, small group talent, large group talent, creative writing, acrylic painting, colored pencil drawing, etc. qualifying students for competition at the annual National Beta Convention in June
- Opportunity to attend the Beta Broyhill Leadership Program
- Opportunity to be nominated for the John W. Harris Leadership Award (25 Senior Betas and 25 Junior Betas are selected).
- Opportunity to attend a National Beta Club State Leadership Academy (where available)
- Opportunity to compete for a Missouri Beta Club Scholarship to Truman State, Southeast Missouri State University, Missouri State, and Three Rivers Community College
- Opportunity to be nominated for over $250,000 in National Beta College Scholarships (for graduating seniors)
- Free SchoolTube account – SchoolTube provides students and educators a safe, world class, and FREE media sharing website that is nationally endorsed by premier education associations.
- Beta Club seal provided for the graduating diploma of each graduating senior Beta Club member
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| What does a club sponsor receive from The National Beta Club? |
- Sponsor pin
- Access to the sponsors’ only section of The National Beta Club website,
- year-round personal assistance from The National Beta Club office (1-800-845-8281)
- Year-round support from MO Field Ambassador
- Character Counts! (the most widely used approach to character education in the nation's schools, districts, and communities) discounts and benefits through The National Beta Club’s Coalition Membership
- Ability to access and use SchoolTube - a school safe media sharing program.
- Service gifts at five year intervals
- Recognition and additional service gifts for sponsors at conventions given at 5-year intervals
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| What does a school receive from The National Beta Club? |
- Complementary invitational material
- Official charter and roster
- Diploma seals for graduating senior members
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| Missouri Senior Beta Convention Competitions |
| — Academics — |
Math
Science
Creative Writing
Spelling
Oratory |
Poetry Writing
Social Studies
English
Quiz Bowl
Spanish |
| — Artistic Areas — |
Club Banner
Club Scrapbook
Club Web Design |
Acrylic Painting
Colored Pencil Drawing
Pencil Drawing |
| — Talent — |
Special Talent (4 or fewer participants; 4 minutes}
Group Talent (5 or more participants; 6 minutes) |
| Leadership — Campaign Skits |
| Campaign speeches for the offices of State President, Vice-President & Secretary |
Missouri State Senior Beta Club Convention is held March 9-10, 2012,
at the Radisson Hotel, Branson, Missouri |
| Visit www.betaclub.org to see the latest state and national convention programs. |
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| Missouri Junior Beta Convention Competitions |
| — Academics — |
Math
English
Spelling
Essay
Science |
Social Studies
Speech
Poetry
Living Literature
Quiz Bowl |
| — Artistic Areas — |
Arts Categories:
Oil or Acrylics
Watercolors
Black & White Photography
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Sculpture
Colored Photography
Sketching (Pastels or Charcoals)
Sketching (Pen, Pencil or Ink) |
Crafts Categories:
Crochet/Knitting
Cross Stitch
Woodworking |
Handmade Jewelry
Needlepoint/Embroidery
Wreath |
Club Scrapbook
Poster |
T-Shirt Design
Club Banner |
| — Talent — |
Special Talent (4 or fewer participants; 4 minutes)
Group Talent (5 or more participants; 6 minutes)
Songfest |
| — Leadership — |
Campaign speeches and Campaign Skits for the state offices of
President, Vice-President, Secretary, Reporter and Chaplain |
Missouri State Junior Beta Club Convention is held December 1-2, 2011,
at Black River Coliseum, Poplar Bluff,, Missouri |
| Visit www.betaclub.org to see the latest state and national convention programs. |
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| Start the Application Process |
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