Eastview High School

Membership HandbookNational Honor Society

Leadership Scholarship

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”

-Oliver Wendell Holmes

2008 - 2009

Character Service

Table of Contents

History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Official Creed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Official Motto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Official Insignia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Official Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Official Flowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Official Quotes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Official Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Faculty Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Chapter Hierarchy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Chapter Adviser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Chapter Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Expectations for members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Monthly Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Leadership and Character . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Eastview Dialogues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Scholarships and Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 International Rhodes Scholars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 NHS Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 NHS State Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Chapter Activities Schedule 2008-09 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Chapter Meeting Schedule 2008-09 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Chapter Constitution and Bylaws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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Eastview High School National Honor Society

HistoryNational Honor Society was formed in 1919 when a proposal by J.G. Masters, a principal at Central High School in Omaha, Nebraska, was adopted at the National Association of Secondary School Principals convention. Within the proposal, Character, Leadership, Scholarship, and Service were chosen as the “fundamental virtues most worthy of encouragement” in young people. The first chapter was established at Fifth Avenue High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on June 15, 1922, under the leadership of Dr. Edward Rynearson. The Eastview High School chapter of National Honor Society was established in September, 1997, under the leadership of then Principal, Dr. J. Richard Dewey.

Official CreedI believe in the joy of study, the delight of acquaintance with books, the discipline of diligent learning and the rediscovery of the world of nature and of humanity through an open mind.

I believe in character as essential to the highest type of scholarship. I hold that no intellectual achievement, however keen or clever, is worthy of deep respect unless it goes hand in hand with accuracy, reliability, honor, humility, tolerance, and truth.

I believe in service, that it is the privilege and responsibility of the enlightened member of any society to minister with kindness and understanding to the needs of the less fortunate in talent or in opportunity.

I rejoice in the burden of leadership which scholarship, character, and service lay upon me, for I believe that my torch should light others to lives of greater beauty, richer joy, and fuller service.

Official MottoNoblesse Oblige – “nobility obligates” or in other words, “to whom much is given, much is expected.” In broader terms, it signifies that those of high rank have the obligation to behave honorably, generously, and responsibly to others.

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Official InsigniaThe emblem of this society is the keystone and flaming torch. The keystone bears at its base the letters “C,” “S,” “L,” and “S,” which stand for the four cardinal principles of this organization: character, scholarship, leadership, and service.

As the keystone is placed by the builder to hold the perfect arch in perpetual stability, so the structure of our education must be held firm and true to the purposes of life by the virtues represented in this symbol.

The flaming torch is symbolic of our purpose to bear forward the searching light of truth, to lead that others may follow in the light, to keep burning in our school a high ambition for the enduring values of life, and to serve with unselfish loyalty to truth and honor.

Official ColorsThe official colors of National Honor Society are sky blue and gold. The colors are symbolic of a brilliant sun in a clear blue sky. More formally, the blue is the representative color of education scholars and the gold represents excellence.

Official FlowersWhile the official flower of the National Honor Society is the yellow rose, our chapter also uses the following flower colors for the Induction Ceremony: -White: symbolic of purity and truth from which comes character. -Pink: symbolic of wisdom and the value of scholarship. -Purple: a regal color symbolic of leadership. -Red: brings to mind bravery and courage, symbolic of service.

Official QuotesThe following quotes, representing each of the four pillars of National Honor Society, have been selected by our chapter to serve as sources of inspiration:

ScholarshipThe function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically… Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education. –Martin Luther King, Jr.

LeadershipGood leaders make people feel that they’re at the very heart of things, not at the periphery. Everyone feels that he or she makes a difference to the success of the organization. When that happens people feel centered and that gives their work meaning. –Warren G. Bennis

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CharacterI am responsible. Although I may not be able to prevent the worst from happening, I am responsible for my attitude toward the inevitable misfortunes that darken life. Bad things do happen; how I respond to them defines my character and the quality of my life. I can choose to sit in perpetual sadness, immobilized by the gravity of my loss, or I can choose to rise from the pain and treasure the most precious gift I have; life itself. –Walter Anderson

ServiceI don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve. –Albert Schweitzer

Official SongThe song One by U2, has been selected by our chapter to serve as a message of inspiration. Furthermore, our chapter officially endorses the “One Campaign” to end poverty: www.one.org

Faculty CouncilThe NHS Faculty Council is comprised of teachers from the various curricular departments at Eastview. They are volunteers who are deeply committed to the lessons and values associated with scholarship, leadership, character, and service. The Faculty Council is responsible for selection and if necessary, dismissal of students from the chapter.

Chapter Hierarchy

Dr. Randall Peterson, Principal

Eastview NHS Faculty Council(Comprised of 8 teachers from the various curricular departments)

and, Dr. Robert Franchino, Assistant Principal

Dr. Todd A. Beach, Chapter Adviser

Executive Committee (Chapter Officers & Adviser)

Chapter Committee Chairpersons

Chapter Members

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Chapter AdviserDr. Todd A. BeachEmail: todd.beach@district196.org Office: C338

B.A. University of Nebraska – KearneyM.Ed. University of Minnesota – Minneapolis/St. PaulM.A. University of Sussex – England Ed.D. University of Sussex – England

Dr. Beach began serving as chapter Adviser in the fall of 2001; prior to that he had served as the Social Studies department representative on the Faculty Council. Dr. Beach has taught for twenty years in District 196, beginning his career at Valley Middle School before coming to Eastview High School with its opening in 1997. At Eastview, he teaches Honors American Government & Citizenship and Advanced Placement European History. Dr. Beach also serves as a consultant for the College Board and has conducted Advanced Placement seminars at several colleges and universities across the Midwest.

Chapter Officers

President – Elle Schultz The President’s duties include providing leadership to our chapter through goal-setting, communication, service projects, and by leading the monthly membership meetings. The President also serves as the ceremonial leader of our chapter.

Vice President – Vivian Hou

The Vice President’s duties include assuming the responsibilities of the President in his/her absence, assisting with the coordination of committees and leadership projects, and assisting the Service Officers with group service projects. The Vice President also assumes duties that may be assigned by the chapter Adviser.

Vice President – Ryan Price

The Vice President’s duties include assuming the responsibilities of the President in his/her absence, assisting with the coordination of committees and leadership projects, and assisting the Service Officers with group service projects. The Vice President also assumes additional duties that may be assigned by the chapter Adviser.

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Secretary – Barbara Marchevsky The Secretary’s duties include the record-keeping associated with chapter meetings and the subsequent reporting of meeting minutes. Furthermore, the Secretary is responsible for keeping track of the attendance of our members at monthly meetings. The Secretary also assumes additional duties that may be assigned by the chapter Adviser.

Treasurer – Kevin Desmond

The Treasurer’s duties include tracking all the finances of our chapter. The Treasurer also assumes additional duties that may be assigned by the chapter Adviser.

Historian – Emily Bryant The Historian’s duties include recording all NHS activities, keeping members and parents updated concerning activities, maintaining the NHS web page, updating the NHS wall, and creating the biannual chapter newsletter. The Historian also assumes additional duties that may be assigned by the chapter Adviser.

Historian – Annie Peckskamp

The Historian’s duties include recording all NHS activities, keeping members and parents updated concerning activities, maintaining the NHS web page, updating the NHS wall, and creating the biannual chapter newsletter. The Historian also assumes additional duties that may be assigned by the chapter Adviser.

Service Officer – Rachel Sams The Service Officer’s duties include planning and organizing all of Eastview’s chapter service activities; this includes coordinating the sign-ups, communicating information to the membership, and recording all service hours from our membership each semester. The Service Officers also assume additional duties that may be assigned by the chapter Adviser.

Service Officer – Josh Tollefson

The Service Officer’s duties include planning and organizing all of Eastview’s chapter service activities; this includes coordinating the sign-ups, communicating information to the membership, and recording all service hours from our membership each semester. The Service Officers also assume additional duties that may be assigned by the chapter Adviser.

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Dialogues Director – Mike Danley The duties of the Dialogues Director include planning and organizing the Eastview Dialogue events throughout the year. This includes the selection of topics and speakers, as well as the promotion of the event and the social reception following the event. The Dialogues Directors also assume additional duties that may be assigned by the chapter Adviser.

Dialogues Director – Samantha McNabney

The duties of the Dialogues Director include planning and organizing the Eastview Dialogue events throughout the year. This includes the selection of topics and speakers, as well as the promotion of the event and the social reception following the event. The Dialogues Directors also assume additional duties that may be assigned by the chapter Adviser.

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Expectations for members

Monthly meetingsOur chapter meets formally once a month and members MUST arrive early and attend every meeting. Please refer to the meeting schedule to determine your meeting place and time. Attendance is recorded at every meeting and the attendance is reported in the monthly minutes. If you should miss a meeting because of an illness or some other event, you must contact the chapter Secretary to explain your absence. Members who fall short of this commitment or struggle to attend meetings, will be dismissed from the chapter.

CommunicationWe have a large chapter that is very active in our community. Since we meet only once a month formally, much of the information concerning chapter activities and opportunities is communicated via email and the NHS Blog. Members MUST check their email and the NHS Blog at least once a day. The BLOG site is: eastviewnhs.blogspot.com

ScholarshipMembers are expected to continue to have a positive disposition and influence in the classroom and demonstrate excellence of scholarship. Member’s habits of scholarship are audited each quarter through a faculty email questionnaire to assure that a standard of scholarship excellence is maintained and the integrity of our chapter is not compromised.

ServiceThe minimum service requirement for members of our chapter is 15 hours per semester, 6 of which must be Eastview hours, which are service opportunities that are organized by the chapter. Members may use hours from the summer preceeding the academic year toward their first semester requirement. Members are encouraged to perform service beyond the minimum requirement. Furthermore, members MUST follow through on their commitments; if you have signed-up for an opportunity you need to honor your commitment or find an appropriate replacement. Service hours are due in December and again in May and members MUST turn in their “Service Hours Form” on time or risk being dismissed from the chapter.

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Scholarships and Awards

International Rhodes ScholarsThe Rhodes Scholarships were established in 1903 by Cecil Rhodes, who dreamed of improving the world through the diffusion of leaders motivated to serve their contemporaries, trained in the contemplative life of the mind, and broadened by their acquaintance with one another and by their exposure to cultures different from their own. Mr. Rhodes hoped that his plan of bringing able students from throughout the English-speaking world and beyond to study at Oxford University would aid in the promotion of international understanding and peace. Each year, 32 U.S. citizens are among more than 90 Rhodes Scholars worldwide who take up degree courses at Oxford University in England.

Allison Gilmore – Rhodes Scholar EVHS Graduate with Highest Honors, 2000

Washington University in St. Louis: B.A./M.A. Mathematics, 2004Oxford University: M Phil, Sociology, 2006

currently enrolled as a PhD candidate at Columbia University

Leadership and CharacterEastview National Honor Society members are expected to abide by all school rules and regulations and strictly follow the school’s “Academic Honesty and Integrity” policy. Failure to behave in a manner that is fitting of this organization puts you at risk for dismissal. Furthermore, any members who engage in drugs, alcohol, or other chemical substances will be dismissed from the chapter.

Eastview DialoguesInitiated by NHS member Claire Sagstuen (class of 2007), the Eastview Dialogues serve to bring our community together in an effort to discuss interesting and relevant topics and learn from influential scholars and citizens. Eastview National Honor Society members are REQUIRED to attend TWO “Eastview Dialogues” events throughout the year.

Past Dialogues Topics:2006-07 • November 2006 – Medical & Bio-ethics, Dr. Jeffrey Kahn, University of

Minnesota • March 2007 – Privacy and Security tensions, panel discussion • May 2007 – Globalization & Finance, Dr. Gary Stern, Federal Reserve Bank2007-08 • November 2007 – Education, Ms. Alice Seagren, Minnesota Commissioner of Education • February 2008 – My Wacky Adventures in Race & Racism, Ms. Nancy Giles • March 2008 – Religion in our Country, panel discussion w/ local religion

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Elected to Phi Beta Kappa in her junior year, Allison Gilmore is a mathematician with a particular interest in topology and algebraic topology. She has received several academic awards for work in both mathematics and the humanities, including the Arthur Holly Compton Scholarship (awarded for excellence in mathematics or physical sciences) and the Howard Nemerov Scholarship (for excellence in writing). Two grants from the National Science Foundation have supported her honors thesis work on three-manifold topology, in which Allison has worked on various techniques for proving the Virtual Betti Number Conjecture. She conducted research with Professor Rachel Roberts over two summers, work that continued into the Spring of 2004. Allison is president of the Washington University Students for Sensible Drug Policy, a student political organization dedicated to educating students about the war on drugs and reforming U.S. drug laws. After Oxford, Allison aspires to be a professor of mathematics at a major research university, where she plans “to do pure mathematics research in topology and algebraic topology and collaborate with social scientists on interdisciplinary projects involving applications of topology to social issues.”

Ishanaa Rambachan – Rhodes Scholar EVHS Graduate with Highest Honors, 2004

St. Olaf College: B.S. Political Science and Economics, 2008Proposed Oxford Subject: M Phil, International Development Studies

Ishanaa N. Rambachan, graduated from Eastview High School (2004) in Apple Valley and attended St. Olaf College where she majored in Political Science and Economics. Ishanaa was the chair of the student senate where she co-chaired a relief effort after Hurricane Katrina. “The Katrina experience made me realize that America is not a paradise, that there is extreme inequality, great poverty in our country,” she said. Ishanaa was also active in college and Twin Cities political organizations. She has strong interests in international development and has studied or worked in Turkey, Egypt, and with an NGO concerning microcredit and women’s empowerment in India. She has written about discrimination against the Hindu Diaspora and about caste abuses in India. At Oxford, she plans to study international development, looking at how to reduce poverty and increase political representation, especially among women in south Asia.

NHS National ScholarshipNational Honor Society members who exhibit outstanding scholarship, leadership, character, and service are eligible in the senior year to compete for our chapter’s nomination to the National Honor Society Scholarship Award. Since 1946, the National Association of Secondary School Principals has awarded more than ten million dollars in scholarships to outstanding NHS members. Students are selected based on demonstrated outstanding scholarship, leadership, character, and service; plus, students are required to write a narrative in response to a selected question. Each chapter may nominate two seniors to compete for the national award. Two Eastview students have won this award:

• Alex Gioe, Eastview class of 2004 – Stanford University• James Hohmann, Eastview class of 2005 – Stanford University

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NHS State ScholarshipNational Honor Society members who exhibit outstanding scholarship, leadership, character, and service are eligible in the senior year to compete for our chapter’s nomination to the Minnesota Association of Honor Societies Award. Students are selected based on demonstrated outstanding scholarship, leadership, character, and service; plus, students are required to write a narrative in response to a selected question. Each chapter may nominate one senior to compete for the state award. One Eastview student has won this award: • Alex Gioe, Eastview class of 2004 – Stanford University• Akshar Rambachan, Eastview class of 2008 – St. Olaf College

NHS Chapter ScholarshipsThe Eastview NHS class of 2004 established a chapter scholarship fund that is built annually through the efforts of members and the generous contributions of corporate donors and individuals in our community. Each year our chapter awards several $500 scholarships to members who demonstrated outstanding scholarship, leadership, character, and service. The award recipients are selected through an application process which is assessed by the Faculty Council. Previous award recipients include:

2004Cary Anderson – Arizona State UniversityAlex Andrews – Yale UniversityHolly Christianson – University of Notre DameAlex Gioe – Stanford University

2005Victoria Booth – Luther CollegeDan Leeman – Concordia College Jessica Cabak – Bethel UniversityKatina Petersen – University of MinnesotaNick Cesarek – Carleton CollegeAli Torborg – Lehigh UniversityKelley Chan – Emory UniversityDaniella Voysey – St. Olaf CollegeJames Hohmann – Stanford University

2006 Katie Brown – University of WisconsinMichael Carter – University of MinnesotaAlyssa Cassada – St. Olaf CollegeMichael Lenz – St. Olaf CollegeJacob Siegel – Washington University in St. LouisIrina Vaynerman – Harvard UniversityMeghan Wright – Washington University in St. LouisEric Zimmerman – The Ohio State University

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2007Jean Chung – Emory UniversityHanna McKeen – Northwestern UniversitySara Michalski – University of Miami (FL)Marie Walmsley – College of St. Benedict

NHS Honorary MembershipThe Eastview High School NHS Executive Committee reserves the right to award honorary membership to individuals who have supported and/or inspired the membership of Eastview’s National Honor Society and who exemplify the pillars of Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service. This is the highest honor which our chapter can bestow upon citizens of our community. Our chapter has presented this distinction to the following deserving individuals:

• Dr. J. Richard Dewey – 2007• Ms. Jill Dewey – 2007

Minnesota Star Chapter AwardThe Minnesota Association of Honor Societies annually recognizes those NHS chapters which excel in promoting the characteristics of Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service through the on-going activities of the chapter. Our chapter made its first application for this award in 2008:

• Minnesota Star NHS Chapter, Eastview High School – 2008

NHS Chapter Service AwardThe Eastview NHS class of 2005 challenged our membership to “double” their service contributions as a chapter. This class established the Chapter Service Award to recognize the top five members’ service contributions to our community.

20051. Robert Hambrock2. James Hohmann3. Alyssa Cassada4. Anthony Kuehne5. Shriya Kothur

20061. Kelsey Boeff2. Katie Brown3. McKenna Ewen4. Christie Marden5. Meghan Wright

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20071. Kelsey Boeff2. Sarah Gabert3. Kelsey Eliason4. Marty Maloney5. Hannah Newman

MAHS All Star Team AwardThe Minnesota Association of Honor Societies annually recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exemplary efforts in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service. These awards are presented at the MAHS State Convention. Eastview National Honor Society nominated its first student for this award in 2008:

• Ally Huang, Eastview High School class of 2008

MAHS State OfficerThe Minnesota Association of Honor Societies is the state governing body for all National Honor Society chapters in the state. Each year at the state convention students are nominated and then elected to serve as officers for the association and to represent the state at the national convention. Eastview National Honor Society nominated its first student for this honor in 2008:

• MAHS President – Elle Schultz, Eastview High School class of 2009

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Chapter Activities Schedule 2008-09

This is a list of events in which our chapter regularly engages; this list is not all-inclusive as there are many other service projects in which we participate.

August:• 9th grade and new student orientation• Football Game Night Crew

September:• Adopt-a-Park – Saturday, September 13th @ 11:00 a.m. - Social immediately following at the AV Dairy Queen• EVHS Open House• Football Game Night Crew• “Storm Front” T-Shirt sales• NHS Chapter pictures for yearbook

October:• Parent – Teacher conferences• Football Game Night Crew• Form NHS Scholarship Committee• Feed My Starving Children

November:• Eastview Dialogues – Tuesday, November 11th @ 7:00 p.m. in the PAC - Social immediately following in the PAC Lobby• Football Game Night Crew• American Education Week project• Feed My Starving Children• Veteran’s Day Remembrance project

December:• Dance Team Invitational• PBS Pledge Drive• Szott Foundation Gymnastics Invitational• EVHS Staff Children’s Christmas Party• Armful of Love• Feed My Starving Children

January:• Form Dodgeball Committee• Form Hoop-a-thon Committee• NHS National Scholarship applications due (two seniors)• MAHS State Scholarship application due (one senior)• Feed My Starving Children• NHS Social

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February:• Dodgeball Tournament – Thursday, February 5th @ 7:00 p.m. - Member Social immediately following, time & place TBD• NHS/Diversity Club Black History Month project• Form Blood Drive Committee• NHS State Scholarship application due (one senior)• Feed My Starving Children

March:• Blood Drive – Tuesday, March 3rd in the South Gym• Eastview Dialogues – Tuesday, March 10th @ 7:00 p.m. in the PAC - Social immediately following in the PAC Lobby • PBS Pledge Drive• Candidate meetings & application process begins• Feed My Starving Children• Hoop-a-thon at FRMS• Parent – Teacher conferences

April:• Officer elections• Candidate Selection• Feed My Starving Children• Form National Teacher Day project committee• Form Induction Ceremony Committee• Thomas Lake Carnival• NHS Etiquette Dinner• Candidate orientation meetings• MAHS State Convention

May:• Adopt-a-Park – Saturday, May 16th @ 11:00 a.m. - Social immediately following at the AV Dairy Queen• National Teacher Day project• Diamond Path Family Fun Fest• Greenleaf Carnival• Cedar Park Carnival• Feed My Starving Children• Induction Ceremony – Tuesday, May 26th at 7:00 p.m. in the PAC - Reception & Social immediately following in the Commons• Form Dialogues committee for the coming year

June:• Graduation Ceremony• Relay For Life

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Chapter Meeting Schedule 2008-09

All members are REQUIRED to attend one meeting per month. Members are encouraged to go on the assigned day by class, however if a conflict occurs the student may attend on the other assigned day. Members MUST make every effort to attend and are expected to adjust any conflicts in their schedule to accommodate the NHS meeting since we meet only one time per month.

September, 2008:• Juniors – Tuesday, September 9th at 7:00 a.m. in C250• Seniors – Wednesday, September 10th at 7:00 a.m. in C250

October, 2008:• Seniors – Tuesday, October 7th at 7:00 a.m. in C250• Juniors – Wednesday, October 8th at 7:00 a.m. in C250

November, 2008:• Juniors – Tuesday, November 4th at 7:00 a.m. in C250• Seniors – Wednesday, November 5th at 7:00 a.m. in C250

December, 2008:• Seniors – Tuesday, December 2nd at 7:00 a.m. in C250 (Service Hours Due)• Juniors – Wednesday, December 3rd at 7:00 a.m. in C250 (Service Hours Due)

January, 2009:• Juniors – Tuesday, January 6th at 7:00 a.m. in C250• Seniors – Wednesday, January 7th at 7:00 a.m. in C250

February, 2009:• Seniors – Tuesday, February 3rd at 7:00 a.m. in C250• Juniors – Wednesday, February 4th at 7:00 a.m. in C250

March, 2009:• Juniors – Tuesday, March 3rd at 7:00 a.m. in C250• Seniors – Wednesday, March 4th at 7:00 a.m. in C250

April, 2009:• Seniors – Tuesday, April 7th at 7:00 a.m. in C250• Juniors – Wednesday, April 8th at 7:00 a.m. in C250

May, 2009:• Juniors – Tuesday, May 5th at 7:00 a.m. in C250 (Service Hours Due)• Seniors – Wednesday, May 6th at 7:00 a.m. in C250 (Service Hours Due)• NHS Induction Ceremony (all members) – Tuesday, May 26th at 7:00 p.m. in the PAC

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EASTVIEW HIGH SCHOOL – NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETYChapter Constitution and Bylaws

ARTICLE I – Name and Purpose Section 1: The name of this chapter shall be the Eastview Chapter of the National Honor Society of Secondary Schools (NHS), which appears on the charter granted by the National Honor society, duly signed by the national secretary.

Section 2: The purpose of this chapter shall be to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to encourage the development of character in all students of Eastview High School.

Section 3: The NHS shall be under the sponsorship and supervision of the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), 1904 Association Drive, Reston, VA 22091.

Section 4: The Eastview Chapter of the National Honor Society entirely accepts the constitutions of the National Honor Society and the constitution of the Minnesota Association of Honor Societies.

ARTICLE II – MembershipSection 1: Membership in this chapter is an honor bestowed upon a student. Selection for membership is by a faculty vote and is based on outstanding scholarship, character, leadership, and service. Once selected, members have the responsibility to continue to demonstrate these qualities.

Section 2: Membership of this chapter shall be known as active and graduate. Active members shall become graduate/alumni members upon graduation. Candidates become members when inducted at a special ceremony.

Section 3: To be eligible for selection to membership in this chapter, the candidate must have been in attendance for a period equivalent to one grading period in this school.

Section 4: An NHS member who transfers to Eastview from another school and brings a letter from the former principal or chapter advisor to Eastview’s NHS school advisor shall be accepted automatically as a member. Similarly, an active NHS member who transfers from this school will be given a letter indicating the status of her/his membership and signed by the principal or advisor. Transfer members must meet the new chapter’s standards within one grading period in order to retain membership.

Section 5: Candidates eligible for selection to this chapter must be members of the sophomore, junior, or senior class and have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.8 OR be eligible for Honors Ranking. This scholastic level of achievement shall remain fixed. The candidate’s eligibility shall then be considered on service, leadership, and character.

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Section 6: The description of the selection procedure shall be published and be widely available in a timely fashion to all students and parents of the school. The selection process shall be determined by the Faculty Council and shall be consistent with the rules and regulations of the NHS chapter.

Section 7: Members who resign or are dismissed are never again eligible for membership or its benefits.

Section 8: Membership may be made inactive or probationary by the Chapter Adviser if the member in question is under investigation for wrong-doing, or their behavior compromises the integrity of the chapter. The Adviser will inform the member of this decision in writing. The member will remain inactive or probationary until such time as the Adviser deems necessary. Inactive or probationary members are not eligible for the benefits of the chapter. The Faculty Council serves as the oversight for this decision and may reverse the Adviser’s decision by majority vote.

Section 9: The Faculty Council shall reserve the right to award honorary membership to exchange students in recognition of outstanding NHS qualities or to an outstanding student who has a disability which prevents the student from fully meeting the requirements for membership. The Executive Committee shall reserve the right to award honorary membership to individuals who have supported and/or inspired the membership of Eastview’s National Honor Society. ARTICLE III – OfficersSection 1: The Officers of this chapter, their duties and the method of their election shall be posted prior to elections.

Section 2: The Officers shall be President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Historian, and Service Officer. In addition to the specific duties and responsibilities listed below, the officers shall assume other duties and responsibilities as required of their respective offices. One Officer shall be present at all NHS functions. The Executive Committee will consist of all Chapter Officers and the Chapter Adviser.

Section 3: It shall be the duty of the Officers to attend all Executive Committee meetings.

Section 4: It shall be the duty of the President to preside at all meetings of this chapter, represent the chapter at public occasions, appoint necessary committees, serve as ex-officio member on all committees, and delegate responsibilities to members. The President shall also work with the Executive Committee in making decisions that will best benefit the chapter members and delegate duties to the best of her/his ability.

Section 5: It shall be the duty of the Vice President to fill the chair of the President in her/his absence. In addition, the Vice-President shall coordinate the activities of committees, all leadership projects and assist the Service Officer with group service projects. The Vice-President shall also work with the Executive Committee in making

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decisions that will best benefit the chapter members and delegate duties to the best of her/his ability.

Section 6: It shall be the duty of the Secretary to keep accurate minutes of each meeting. The Secretary shall also keep an accurate account of member attendance and required membership service hours.

Section 7: It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to keep all financial records of NHS expenditures. The Treasurer is also responsible for the collection of annual membership dues.

Section 8: It shall be the duty of the Historian to keep a record (written, photographs, video, etc.) of all NHS activities and events. It is also the Historian’s duty to update members on chapter activities and inform the public of the chapter’s events. This office is appointed by the Executive Committee with approval from the Faculty Council.

Section 9: It shall be the duty of the Service Officer to organize and coordinate chapter-wide service projects. The Service Officer will work closely with the Vice-President and chapter Adviser. This office is appointed by the Executive Committee with approval from the Faculty Council.

Section 10: Junior members in good standing are eligible to become Officers. Candidates must submit to an interview process that is organized and coordinated by the chapter Adviser. The chapter Adviser, with the discretion of the Faculty Council will determine a pool of candidates for each officer position. Members will listen to candidate speeches and then vote to determine who will fill each office. The membership vote will weigh 85% and the Executive Committee vote will weigh 15%; the Adviser has the power to veto any candidates which he/she determines do not have the ability to perform the duties of the office. The Faculty Council will serve as the oversight for this process.

Section 11: The newly elected Officers will work with the present Officers to ensure a smooth transition of duties and responsibilities.

Section 12: Removal of Officers for violations of established school regulations and/or not upholding the standards of the National Honor Society can be done only by a vote of the Faculty Council. The Executive Committee determines appointment of a vacant office.

ARTICLE IV – The Faculty Council Section 1: The Faculty Council shall consist of a faculty advisors appointed by the Principal that is representative of the various curricular areas of Eastview High School.

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Section 2: When necessary the Faculty Council shall meet to select members and to consider dismissal, non-selection, and warning cases.

Section 3: The Faculty Council shall be an advisory board to the membership.

ARTICLE V – The Executive Committee

Section 1: The Executive Committee shall consist of the Officers of the chapter and the Adviser(s).

Section 2: The Executive Committee shall have general supervision of the meetings, affairs, and business of the chapter, making recommendations to the chapter, and determine and perform such other duties as are specified in the national bylaws. All actions and recommendations of the Executive Committee shall be subject to the review of the chapter membership.

Section 3: The Executive Committee shall have the responsibility for ensuring that chapter activities and procedures follow school policy and regulations.

ARTICLE VI – Activities

Section 1: Each chapter shall determine one or more long-term service projects for each year.

Section 2: All members shall regularly participate in these service projects and activities.

Section 3: The activities and projects shall have the following characteristics: fulfill a need within the school or community; have the support of the administration and the faculty; be appropriate and educationally defensible; be well planned, organized, and executed.

Section 4: Each member shall have the responsibility for choosing and participating in an individual service project which reflects her/his particular talents and interests. This is in addition to the chapter projects to which all members contribute.

Section 5: Each member must complete 15 hours of community service each semester of active membership. Six hours of the 15 required hours must be completed as part of a chapter sponsored activity or event as determined by the Adviser and/or Executive Committee.

ARTICLE VII – Meetings

Section 1: This chapter shall have regular meetings during the school year on days designated by the Executive Committee and in accordance with school policy and regulations.

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Section 2: The President and/or Adviser may call special meetings of the membership.

Section 3: All meetings shall be open meetings and shall be held under the sponsorship of the chapter Adviser.

ARTICLE VIII – Attendance Section 1: All activate members are required to attend scheduled meetings.

Section 2: In the event of an absence of a regularly scheduled chapter meeting, members must complete an additional 30 minutes of service for that semester.

Section 3: If a member does not participate regularly in NHS sponsored activities and/or has poor attendance, she/he will be warned by written letter from the Executive Committee. If this problem should persist, the member shall then be declared inactive and have her/his membership withdrawn.

Section 4: All members are REQUIRED to attend the annual NHS Induction Ceremony held each spring. Failure to attend may result in being made an inactive member in the chapter. School related absences are exempt from this requirement; this exemption is at the discretion of the Executive Committee with oversight provided by the Faculty Council.

ARTICLE IX – Dismissal

Section 1: The Faculty Council in compliance with the rules and regulation of the NHS shall determine the procedure for dismissal. A written description of the dismissal procedure shall be available to interested parties.

Section 2: Any member who falls below the standards of character and leadership which were the basis of induction, shall be promptly warned by the Executive Committee and given a proper amount of time to correct the deficiency, except in the case of flagrant violation of school rules or civil laws in which case a member will not be warned and then will be dismissed. A member will be allowed one warning.

Any member, who falls below the standard of scholarship or fails to qualify for Honors Ranking, will be warned by the Executive Committee and given one quarter to raise the standard of scholarship. After one quarter, if the standard of scholarship has not been raised, the member will be promptly dismissed. A member will be allowed only one warning.

Any member who falls below the standard of service set by the executive committee for that year shall be warned one week after the “submission” date. After the member has been warned, the member has two weeks to complete and submit the missing hours and explain the deficiency to the Executive Committee. If these requirements are not met, the member will be dismissed. A member will be allowed only one warning.

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Section 3: In all cases of dismissal, a member shall have a right to appeal and a hearing before the Faculty Council under the same rules for disciplinary appeals in the school district.

Section 4: Any member who withdraws or is dismissed from the chapter shall return any emblem or award the chapter which she/he was a member. Furthermore, each member agrees that acceptance of the emblem shall be considered affirmation of the stipulation in regard to the title of the emblem.

Section 5, Addition: The procedure for dismissal is as follows: All members shall be warned by written notification. A list of all warned members and the recommendations of the Executive Committee for action shall be given to the head of the Faculty Council for their notification. Any member who has not corrected their deficiency (see section two) shall go before the Faculty Council for a pre-dismissal hearing. The Faculty Council will then determine whether or not the member shall be dismissed.

ARTICLE X – Amendments Amendment 1: This constitution and its bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the chapter provided that the proposed amendment(s) has/have been approved by the chapter’s Executive Committee. A notice to members must be given in writing at least two weeks prior to the meetings at which the amendment(s) is/are to be voted upon.

Amendment 2: Each chapter may write bylaws to amplify sections of this Constitution and to clarify operating procedures of the chapter. The bylaws contain information concerning the election and duties of Officers, the schedule of meetings, member obligations, dues, and the like. The Faculty Council has authority to approve revisions to the Chapter Bylaws.

Amendment 3: Each member is required to pay annual dues of $10.00. The membership with the guidance of the chapter Adviser shall determine how the money will be used.

School BoardMike Roseen, Chairperson

Jackie Magnuson, Vice ChairpersonJoel Albright, Clerk

Rob Duchscher, TreasurerArt Coulson, Director

Kevin Sampers, DirectorBob Schutte, Director

SuperintendentJohn D. Currie

EVHS AdministrationDr. Randall Peterson, Principal

Dr. Robert Franchino, Assistant PrincipalKim Martinson, Assistant Principal

Bruce Miller, Assistant PrincipalMatt Percival, Assistant PrincipalJodi Hanson, Student Services