Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
First Meeting!
1. Regular meeting dates are the first and third Wednesday of each month during homeroom in the auditorium. Attendence to at least 3/4 of the total number of meetings is required to stay in good standing.
2. Induction Ceremony- save the date! September 19, 6:30, in the Cherry Theater at Columbia State's Waymon Hickman Building. Mandatory attendance for all members. Refreshments will be served afterwards by the Junior Beta Club. Parents are encouraged to come, especially those of new members.
3. Service hours: Four hours are required for each semester. These must be club sponsored hours because of national rules. You are urged to obtain more service hours than those required, but make sure you complete at least 4 hours per semester.
4. Grade: Please keep a 93% overall average in your core classes. Let's keep up this average so you are not placed on probation by the club. When you reach the 93% again, you are back on good terms immediately.
Returning members from last year need to bring either last spring's report card or a current transcript to Mrs. Potts by August 31. You can make a copy from Star Student.
5. Project outline- The following is a list of the projects offered for this year. Plan ahead so that you are able to pick a project of two that work best for your schedule.
A. Highway Pickup - September 24. *Save this date!* See sign up sheet in Mrs. Brown's room.
B. Clothes Closet for CHS - Entire month of September. Family Resource Center is especially interested in school polos, shoes, and pants. Every Thursday afternoon (from 3-4) will be spent organizing what is collected. See Dora Geving or Mrs. Brown to sign up.
C. Muscular Dystrophy (selling Shamrocks close to St. Patrick's Day)
D. MS Walk- In the spring at Maury County Park. You may collect hours for the time you are there participating in the event. You may also collect 1 hour for each sponsor you have.
E. Christmas PAWS project- We raise money to collect for Christmas gifts for those students whose families are in financial difficulty. You may ask for donations or contribute to the collection yourself. One hour of volunteering service is given for each $5.00. We'll also need volunteers to wrap gifts.
F. Community Christmas Tree- We'll need several students to go on site to decorate a Christmas tree for this annual project in December.
Tentative Projects
G. Golf Tournament - Saturday, Oct. 15, to benefit Maury County Cares for Kids.
H. Fireman's Project- Last two weeks of October in preparation for Chrismas. More info on this later.
I. Painting the DCS office- We'll save this for colder weather, such as in January.
We're always open to new projects. Let a board member know what you think will work well for us!
Welcome to Beta and NHS!
2. Induction Ceremony- save the date! September 19, 6:30, in the Cherry Theater at Columbia State's Waymon Hickman Building. Mandatory attendance for all members. Refreshments will be served afterwards by the Junior Beta Club. Parents are encouraged to come, especially those of new members.
3. Service hours: Four hours are required for each semester. These must be club sponsored hours because of national rules. You are urged to obtain more service hours than those required, but make sure you complete at least 4 hours per semester.
4. Grade: Please keep a 93% overall average in your core classes. Let's keep up this average so you are not placed on probation by the club. When you reach the 93% again, you are back on good terms immediately.
Returning members from last year need to bring either last spring's report card or a current transcript to Mrs. Potts by August 31. You can make a copy from Star Student.
5. Project outline- The following is a list of the projects offered for this year. Plan ahead so that you are able to pick a project of two that work best for your schedule.
A. Highway Pickup - September 24. *Save this date!* See sign up sheet in Mrs. Brown's room.
B. Clothes Closet for CHS - Entire month of September. Family Resource Center is especially interested in school polos, shoes, and pants. Every Thursday afternoon (from 3-4) will be spent organizing what is collected. See Dora Geving or Mrs. Brown to sign up.
C. Muscular Dystrophy (selling Shamrocks close to St. Patrick's Day)
D. MS Walk- In the spring at Maury County Park. You may collect hours for the time you are there participating in the event. You may also collect 1 hour for each sponsor you have.
E. Christmas PAWS project- We raise money to collect for Christmas gifts for those students whose families are in financial difficulty. You may ask for donations or contribute to the collection yourself. One hour of volunteering service is given for each $5.00. We'll also need volunteers to wrap gifts.
F. Community Christmas Tree- We'll need several students to go on site to decorate a Christmas tree for this annual project in December.
Tentative Projects
G. Golf Tournament - Saturday, Oct. 15, to benefit Maury County Cares for Kids.
H. Fireman's Project- Last two weeks of October in preparation for Chrismas. More info on this later.
I. Painting the DCS office- We'll save this for colder weather, such as in January.
We're always open to new projects. Let a board member know what you think will work well for us!
Welcome to Beta and NHS!
Thursday, April 28, 2011
1. SENIORS: Please make sure you have your volunteer hours logged by April 29.
2. SENIORS -- As long as your hours are current and your grades are at the club's acceptable levels, you will qualify to wear both the Beta cords and the NHS stole. We have the money to provide the Beta cords to you this year; however, this will be the last year we can afford this. Starting next year, the cords will be approximately $8.00. The NHS stoles can either be bought or rented.
a. Option to buy- Please pay $20 by May 6.
b. Option to rent- The rental fee is $10 + a $10 refundable deposit. this will cover the cost of cleaning and keeping like-new stoles in stock for future classes. You need to pat the $10 rental fee AND the $10 diposit to Mrs. Potts by May 6. The $10 deposit will be refunded to you when you return the stole on Friday, May 27 - the day following graduation when you pick up your diplomas.
3. SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS - If you would like to be an officer next year, please submit a letter of intent to either Mrs. Brown or Mrs. Potts by April 29. In this letter, tell them why you want to be an officer and what makes you a good candidate.
4. Students who worked the Highway Pick-up this past Saturday, see Mrs. Brown for a free McDonald's meal ticket, as part of the Great Maury Clean Up.
5. School Clean-Up -- May 14, 2011-- 10:00 a.m. in the lobby
Please sign up to work this date so that we can ensure that enough cleaning materials have been purchased. Seniors who do not already have their required hours MUST sign a contract with Mrs. Brown today as a promissory of working this day.
2. SENIORS -- As long as your hours are current and your grades are at the club's acceptable levels, you will qualify to wear both the Beta cords and the NHS stole. We have the money to provide the Beta cords to you this year; however, this will be the last year we can afford this. Starting next year, the cords will be approximately $8.00. The NHS stoles can either be bought or rented.
a. Option to buy- Please pay $20 by May 6.
b. Option to rent- The rental fee is $10 + a $10 refundable deposit. this will cover the cost of cleaning and keeping like-new stoles in stock for future classes. You need to pat the $10 rental fee AND the $10 diposit to Mrs. Potts by May 6. The $10 deposit will be refunded to you when you return the stole on Friday, May 27 - the day following graduation when you pick up your diplomas.
3. SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS - If you would like to be an officer next year, please submit a letter of intent to either Mrs. Brown or Mrs. Potts by April 29. In this letter, tell them why you want to be an officer and what makes you a good candidate.
4. Students who worked the Highway Pick-up this past Saturday, see Mrs. Brown for a free McDonald's meal ticket, as part of the Great Maury Clean Up.
5. School Clean-Up -- May 14, 2011-- 10:00 a.m. in the lobby
Please sign up to work this date so that we can ensure that enough cleaning materials have been purchased. Seniors who do not already have their required hours MUST sign a contract with Mrs. Brown today as a promissory of working this day.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
***IMPORTANT INFORMATION***
Beta/NHS – April 20, 2011
***Important Information***
1. When in doubt about dates/information or if you miss a meeting, always remember to check www.betanhs.blogspot.com !
2. Seniors – Please make sure you have your volunteer hours logged by April 29.
3. Seniors -- As long as your hours are current and your grades are at the club’s acceptable levels, you will qualify to wear both the Beta cords and the NHS stole. We have the money to provide the Beta cords to you this year; however, this will be the last year we can afford this. Starting next year, the cords will be approximately $8.00. The NHS stoles can either be bought or rented.
a. Option to buy – Please pay $20 by May 6.
b. Option to rent – The rental fee is $10 + a $10 refundable deposit. This will cover the cost of cleaning and keeping like-new stoles in stock for future classes. You need to pay the $10 rental fee AND the $10 deposit to Mrs. Potts by May 6. The $10 deposit will be refunded to you when you return the stole on Friday, May 27 – the day following graduation when you pick up your diplomas.
4. Sophomores and Juniors – If you would like to be an officer next year, please submit a letter of intent to either Mrs. Brown or Mrs. Potts by April 21. In this letter, tell us why you want to be an officer and what makes you a good candidate.
5. Students who worked the Highway Pick-up this past Saturday, see Mrs. Brown for a free McDonald’s meal ticket, as part of the Great Maury Clean-up.
6. School Clean-Up – May 14, 2011 – 10:00 a.m. in the lobby
Please sign up to work this date so that I can ensure that enough cleaning materials have been purchased. Seniors who do not already have their required hours MUST sign a contract with Mrs. Brown today as a promissory of working this day.
***Important Information***
1. When in doubt about dates/information or if you miss a meeting, always remember to check www.betanhs.blogspot.com !
2. Seniors – Please make sure you have your volunteer hours logged by April 29.
3. Seniors -- As long as your hours are current and your grades are at the club’s acceptable levels, you will qualify to wear both the Beta cords and the NHS stole. We have the money to provide the Beta cords to you this year; however, this will be the last year we can afford this. Starting next year, the cords will be approximately $8.00. The NHS stoles can either be bought or rented.
a. Option to buy – Please pay $20 by May 6.
b. Option to rent – The rental fee is $10 + a $10 refundable deposit. This will cover the cost of cleaning and keeping like-new stoles in stock for future classes. You need to pay the $10 rental fee AND the $10 deposit to Mrs. Potts by May 6. The $10 deposit will be refunded to you when you return the stole on Friday, May 27 – the day following graduation when you pick up your diplomas.
4. Sophomores and Juniors – If you would like to be an officer next year, please submit a letter of intent to either Mrs. Brown or Mrs. Potts by April 21. In this letter, tell us why you want to be an officer and what makes you a good candidate.
5. Students who worked the Highway Pick-up this past Saturday, see Mrs. Brown for a free McDonald’s meal ticket, as part of the Great Maury Clean-up.
6. School Clean-Up – May 14, 2011 – 10:00 a.m. in the lobby
Please sign up to work this date so that I can ensure that enough cleaning materials have been purchased. Seniors who do not already have their required hours MUST sign a contract with Mrs. Brown today as a promissory of working this day.
Monday, April 11, 2011
April 6 Meeting Notes
1. Adopt-a-Highway pickup -- Saturday, April 16. Meet in Whitthorne parking lot at 8:30 a.m. -- All students under 18 must have parental permission, even if you have watched the safety video. If you have never watched the video, please do so using the internet link a the top of the permission forms. This pick-up is coordinated to receive credit from the Great American Clean-up and Maury County Clean-up. Participating students are supposed to receive free McDonald's vouchers. Forms are being passed out today. Please bring the form back to Mrs. Brown or Mrs. Potts no later than the day of pick up.
2. MS Walk -- also April 16, at 10:30 a.m. at Maury County Park at the Kiwanis shelter. If you register, you'll receive a free T-shirt, so we need your size. We'll have time to finish the clean-up and get over to the park in time to register and walk. We'll all complete the pickup together and walk over or drive to the park together. Last year we have over 15 participants. We are on Team Tate, the team for Mrs. Culberson's daughter, Meghan Tate. The club is donating money, but we're also asked to raise money. If you can raise even $10 from outside sources, this helps greatly to further research and help patients with MS.
3. NHS Stole -- You may rent a stole or purchase one to keep for $20.00. This money needs to be given to Mrs. Potts or Mrs. Brown by April 21. -- To ensure your right to wear Beta cords or the NHS stole, make sure you have completed your 8 hours for the year and are in good academic standing with a 93. If you do not have your 4 hours this semester, then you have opportunities during April and May to finish them.
4. School Clean-Up Day: May 14 at 10:00. Meet in the lobby to help clean teachers' rooms. We'll be cleaning boards, desks, and windows. If you cannot get your hours in before April 30, this is your last chance to complete your club requirements. You MUST commit to this day by April 30 if you do NOT have your hours completed.
5. Is there any interest to help with the Day Care Easter Basket project? Please sign form for this and Mrs. Brown will contact you for specific information.
6. Club officers will be elected before the end of the school year. If you are interested in being an officer for the 2011-12 school year, please submit a letter of intent to one of the sponsors ASAP, stating why you think you should be considered for an officer's position.
2. MS Walk -- also April 16, at 10:30 a.m. at Maury County Park at the Kiwanis shelter. If you register, you'll receive a free T-shirt, so we need your size. We'll have time to finish the clean-up and get over to the park in time to register and walk. We'll all complete the pickup together and walk over or drive to the park together. Last year we have over 15 participants. We are on Team Tate, the team for Mrs. Culberson's daughter, Meghan Tate. The club is donating money, but we're also asked to raise money. If you can raise even $10 from outside sources, this helps greatly to further research and help patients with MS.
3. NHS Stole -- You may rent a stole or purchase one to keep for $20.00. This money needs to be given to Mrs. Potts or Mrs. Brown by April 21. -- To ensure your right to wear Beta cords or the NHS stole, make sure you have completed your 8 hours for the year and are in good academic standing with a 93. If you do not have your 4 hours this semester, then you have opportunities during April and May to finish them.
4. School Clean-Up Day: May 14 at 10:00. Meet in the lobby to help clean teachers' rooms. We'll be cleaning boards, desks, and windows. If you cannot get your hours in before April 30, this is your last chance to complete your club requirements. You MUST commit to this day by April 30 if you do NOT have your hours completed.
5. Is there any interest to help with the Day Care Easter Basket project? Please sign form for this and Mrs. Brown will contact you for specific information.
6. Club officers will be elected before the end of the school year. If you are interested in being an officer for the 2011-12 school year, please submit a letter of intent to one of the sponsors ASAP, stating why you think you should be considered for an officer's position.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Costa Rica
Working with Passports Educational Travel with their Adventures in Service Coordinator to look at a work project in Costa Rica. An 8-day trip that combines sightseeing with volunteer effort. Volunteer groups live in cabins on site of work project, provided all meals. Included are rainforest hikes, coffee tasting (coffee plantation ), cow milking, cheese and tortilla making, horseback ride, tropical nursery tour. Previous work projects have been implementing a recycling program for nearby communities, building a greenhouse and tree nursery, painting various community buildings, refurbishing the local water infrastructure. We won't know what our project is until close to the time for our visit as they have a timeline and need to know what's finished before assigning tasks far out.
We're considering this more for 2012, but if there is immediate interest, we could take a small group this spring break or summer.
We're considering this more for 2012, but if there is immediate interest, we could take a small group this spring break or summer.
Earn Hours
Shamrock Sale- Need volunteers to head the project and volunteers to man the lunch schedule (2 per lunch).
Bowling passes for honors list- Need volunteers to sit in the cafeteria during their lunch period to give out these passes. Will start two weeks after report cards go out.
You can also bring gloves, hats, scarves, or belts. 1 hour for used accessories.
Bowling passes for honors list- Need volunteers to sit in the cafeteria during their lunch period to give out these passes. Will start two weeks after report cards go out.
You can also bring gloves, hats, scarves, or belts. 1 hour for used accessories.
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