WBMS JR. BETAAugust Meeting
#1. Get your envelope for your dues- write your name VERY NEAT and CLEAR
#2- If you have a:
Check- Make it out to WBMS and make sure on the “memo” section
you Your first and last name AND Student number
Cash-
Your first and last name AND Student number
*If you have not completed your online application do that now- Link on Edmodo*
MEMBERSHIP DUES: RETURNING- $15 NEW-$25 Check:• Make out to WBMS
• On the memo section write:
• Your first and last name AND• Student number
BETA MISSION STATEMENT
• To promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, service and leadership among elementary and secondary school students.
• ACHIEVEMENT - Recognizing and honoring high academic achievement
• CHARACTER - Preparing young people for life and empowering them to be successful
• LEADERSHIP - Developing the leaders of tomorrow
• SERVICE - Demonstrating our motto: Let Us Lead by Serving Others
WHY BETA?
• The National Beta Club is the largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization in America. And for more than 80 years, it has prepared today's students to be tomorrow's leaders.
• Scholarships-There is over $300,000 in scholarships given to Beta members
• This year, we are giving the John W Harris Leadership award
• Community service is HUGE on college applications
STREAM SPACE- MEDIA CENTER• Jr. Beta fundraised to help create a new space in the Media Center called “STREAM”- Science,
Technology, Research/Reading, Engineering, Arts and Math
• This space would not have been possible without Jr. Beta!
EXPECTATIONS
•All Members- 20 service hours due by last day of school
• Forms- on Edmodo and Website
• Attend the Jr. Beta Meetings- Attendance counts! You are only allowed to miss 2 meetings!
WHERE DO I FIND INFORMATION?
•Edmodo- ymuyuq• Service hours sheet
• Where to volunteer
• Meeting information
• Remind- Text message-https://www.remind.com/join/wbmsjrbeta
• www.wbmsjrbeta.weebly.com
REMIND
2017-2018 T-SHIRT•Coming Soon!!
SPONSORS• Ms. Pardee
Mrs. Bernhardt
2017-2018 LEADERSHIP TEAM
* Leadership Team– 4 spots Message me on Edmodo
* promo team – 5 spots Must have video editing experience
(you get service hours for the promo team)
SERVICE
OPPORTUNITIES
*check Edmodo *•Animal Shelters (Fur Kids)•Helping Teachers•Volunteer at sports games•Litter Clean-up•Homeless Shelters•Food Pantries/Soup Kitchens•Local Library•Help at Church/Synagogue/Mosque, etc.
LAST THINGS
•Check Edmodo and listen to the Announcements
•Make sure that you have signed in!!!
•bit.ly/augmeet17
•bit.ly/WBMSConvention
QUESTIONS?
ACTS OF KINDNESS
•Write a note to a teacher or friend letting them know how much you appreciate them.