Beta Club
Beta Club Officers - 2016 - 2017
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CONSTITUTION
Article I Name
The name of this organization shall be the Morrilton High
Chapter of National Senior Beta Club.
Article II Affiliation and Coordination
This chapter of National Senior Beta is an integral part of the central organization of National Senior Beta Club, and shall be governed by the academic and financial policies laid down in the national constitution of the central organization of National Senior Beta. Its coatofarms, motto, colors, creed, and official insignia shall be those of the national organization of National Senior Beta.
Article III Purpose
The purpose of this organization shall be the promotion of academic achievement, scholarship, leadership, and good citizenship at Morrilton High School.
Article IV Membership
The membership of this organization shall be made up among students in the 9th through
12th grades of Morrilton High School who, because of their worthy character, good mentality, creditable achievement, and commendable attitude, have been approved for membership by the executive head of Morrilton High School; provided, of course, that these students meet the requirements as set forth in the bylaws of this organization as appended herein below.
Article V Officers
The officers of this chapter of National Senior Beta shall be President, Vice President, Secretary, and Reporter. The duties of the President shall be to preside at the meetings; to
appoint the committees of the chapter (unless otherwise provided for in the bylaws); to represent this organization when necessary; and to administer the policies as laid down in this constitution and its bylaws.
The duties of the Vice President shall be to preside at meetings when the president is absent or incapacitated to perform the duties of the office, and to assist in administering the affairs of the chapter – serving on such committees as are designated in the bylaws. The duties of the Secretary shall be to keep the records of membership; to record the minutes of the meetings; and to carry on the necessary club correspondence. The duties of the Reporter shall be to record through the local newspapers all financial matters pertaining to this organization.
Article VI Committees
The committees of this chapter of National Senior Beta shall be: Executive
Program Activity Publicity
The duties of the Executive Committee shall be to assist the officers in carrying out the policies and activities of this organization; to direct any necessary disciplinary action (such as dropping a member from membership or placing him on a probation); to cooperate with the executive head of the high school in making up the roster of qualified students to invite into membership; and to cooperate with the club sponsor in all matters pertaining to the general welfare of the club.
The duty of the Program Committee shall be to arrange for the meetings of the club—business and social—and to designate time and place of the meetings, as provided for in the bylaws.
The duty of the Activity Committee shall be to look after the entertainment features of the social meetings of the club—such as decorations, refreshments, and special features of entertainment.
The duty of the Publicity Committee shall be to arrange for publicity of any activities or special features of club operations or any of its members in local and state newspapers, on radio, or television.
In addition to these four standing committees, the President may appoint special committees to attend to and report upon any specific matter that it may become necessary for this club to consider.
Article VII Meetings
Regular meetings shall be held at such times and places as shall designated in the bylaws. Special meetings may be called by the President after consultation with and the approval of the Executive Committee and the faculty sponsor of the club. The public may be invited to attend any regular or special meeting of this organization if approved by a majority vote at any previous meeting with a quorum present.
Article VIII Services
Besides endeavoring at all times to be of service to Morrilton High School and its students by upholding high standards of honesty and good citizenship, this chapter of National Senior Beta shall—after consultation with and upon the approval of the executive head of the high school—undertake some worthwhile service project, as designated in the bylaws appended hereinbelow.
Article IX Amending the Constitution
The constitution of this organization may be amended by a twothirds vote of the membership at any meeting where a quorum is present; provided that notice of the proposed amendment has been given at a previous meeting.
By-Laws
Article I Time and Place of Meetings
The time and place of meetings of this chapter of National Senior Beta shall be decided upon only after consultation with, and upon the approval of, the executive head of Morrilton High School. The time of the meetings of this chapter of National Senior Beta shall be 7:30 am. The place of the meetings of this chapter of National Senior Beta shall be MHS Choir Room.
Members demonstrate activity in this chapter of National Senior Beta by attending at least one club meeting each semester of the school year.
Article II Quorum
A quorum of this organization shall be constituted by a majority of the membership. No action may be taken which is binding upon the membership unless a quorum is present. However, certain matters—such as a discussion of means of taking in new members, the presentation of a program, etc.—may be carried on at a regular or special meeting without a quorum being present.
Article III Standards of Membership
Standards of membership in the Morrilton High School chapter of National Senior Beta must conform to the general features as laid down in the national constitution, and in all cases must be approved by the executive head of the high school. The classes from which members may be drawn shall be 9th12th grade. The scholastic requirements for membership in this chapter of National Senior Beta shall be an average GPA of 3.5 for core subject areas English, math, science, and social studies (foreign language classes may be counted toward this GPA).
The service requirements for membership in this chapter shall be participation in a community service project each semester of the school year.
To achieve the standard of active participation, members must attend at least one meeting each semester of the school year.
Article IV Induction of Members
The induction of new members into the membership of this chapter of National Senior Beta shall be one of dignity appropriate to the ideals of the organization. Any preinduction initiation activity must be submitted to and approved by the executive head of the Morrilton High School. It must not be of a nature to cause physical pain or mental embarrassment to the initiate.
Article V Loss of Membership
A member of this chapter of National Senior Beta may be dropped from membership if his scholastic record falls below 3.2 GPA for two consecutive semesters. If and when a member is dropped from membership, a record of this action shall be relayed to the national office of National Senior Beta immediately.
A member of this chapter of National Senior Beta may be dropped from membership if she fails to participate in at least one service project each semester.
A member of this chapter of National Senior Beta may be dropped from membership if he fails to attend at least one club meeting each semester.
Article VI Service Projects
As soon as possible after its activation in the fall semester of the school year, this chapter of National Senior Beta will undertake a program of service projects which will be of benefit to Morrilton High School and the greater community. These projects shall be decided upon only after consultation with, and upon approval of, the executive head of the school.
It is the expectation in order to remain in good standing each member will participate in
at least one of the service projects each semester of the school year
Article VII Local Dues and Assessments
The local dues of this chapter of National Senior Beta shall be $10.00 per year. Assessments may be made upon the membership to defray the costs of special undertakings such as conventions.
Article VIII Amending the Bylaws
The bylaws of this chapter of National Senior Beta may be amended by a majority vote of the membership, provided such proposed amendment is placed before the club at a previous meeting.
Article I Name
The name of this organization shall be the Morrilton High
Chapter of National Senior Beta Club.
Article II Affiliation and Coordination
This chapter of National Senior Beta is an integral part of the central organization of National Senior Beta Club, and shall be governed by the academic and financial policies laid down in the national constitution of the central organization of National Senior Beta. Its coatofarms, motto, colors, creed, and official insignia shall be those of the national organization of National Senior Beta.
Article III Purpose
The purpose of this organization shall be the promotion of academic achievement, scholarship, leadership, and good citizenship at Morrilton High School.
Article IV Membership
The membership of this organization shall be made up among students in the 9th through
12th grades of Morrilton High School who, because of their worthy character, good mentality, creditable achievement, and commendable attitude, have been approved for membership by the executive head of Morrilton High School; provided, of course, that these students meet the requirements as set forth in the bylaws of this organization as appended herein below.
Article V Officers
The officers of this chapter of National Senior Beta shall be President, Vice President, Secretary, and Reporter. The duties of the President shall be to preside at the meetings; to
appoint the committees of the chapter (unless otherwise provided for in the bylaws); to represent this organization when necessary; and to administer the policies as laid down in this constitution and its bylaws.
The duties of the Vice President shall be to preside at meetings when the president is absent or incapacitated to perform the duties of the office, and to assist in administering the affairs of the chapter – serving on such committees as are designated in the bylaws. The duties of the Secretary shall be to keep the records of membership; to record the minutes of the meetings; and to carry on the necessary club correspondence. The duties of the Reporter shall be to record through the local newspapers all financial matters pertaining to this organization.
Article VI Committees
The committees of this chapter of National Senior Beta shall be: Executive
Program Activity Publicity
The duties of the Executive Committee shall be to assist the officers in carrying out the policies and activities of this organization; to direct any necessary disciplinary action (such as dropping a member from membership or placing him on a probation); to cooperate with the executive head of the high school in making up the roster of qualified students to invite into membership; and to cooperate with the club sponsor in all matters pertaining to the general welfare of the club.
The duty of the Program Committee shall be to arrange for the meetings of the club—business and social—and to designate time and place of the meetings, as provided for in the bylaws.
The duty of the Activity Committee shall be to look after the entertainment features of the social meetings of the club—such as decorations, refreshments, and special features of entertainment.
The duty of the Publicity Committee shall be to arrange for publicity of any activities or special features of club operations or any of its members in local and state newspapers, on radio, or television.
In addition to these four standing committees, the President may appoint special committees to attend to and report upon any specific matter that it may become necessary for this club to consider.
Article VII Meetings
Regular meetings shall be held at such times and places as shall designated in the bylaws. Special meetings may be called by the President after consultation with and the approval of the Executive Committee and the faculty sponsor of the club. The public may be invited to attend any regular or special meeting of this organization if approved by a majority vote at any previous meeting with a quorum present.
Article VIII Services
Besides endeavoring at all times to be of service to Morrilton High School and its students by upholding high standards of honesty and good citizenship, this chapter of National Senior Beta shall—after consultation with and upon the approval of the executive head of the high school—undertake some worthwhile service project, as designated in the bylaws appended hereinbelow.
Article IX Amending the Constitution
The constitution of this organization may be amended by a twothirds vote of the membership at any meeting where a quorum is present; provided that notice of the proposed amendment has been given at a previous meeting.
By-Laws
Article I Time and Place of Meetings
The time and place of meetings of this chapter of National Senior Beta shall be decided upon only after consultation with, and upon the approval of, the executive head of Morrilton High School. The time of the meetings of this chapter of National Senior Beta shall be 7:30 am. The place of the meetings of this chapter of National Senior Beta shall be MHS Choir Room.
Members demonstrate activity in this chapter of National Senior Beta by attending at least one club meeting each semester of the school year.
Article II Quorum
A quorum of this organization shall be constituted by a majority of the membership. No action may be taken which is binding upon the membership unless a quorum is present. However, certain matters—such as a discussion of means of taking in new members, the presentation of a program, etc.—may be carried on at a regular or special meeting without a quorum being present.
Article III Standards of Membership
Standards of membership in the Morrilton High School chapter of National Senior Beta must conform to the general features as laid down in the national constitution, and in all cases must be approved by the executive head of the high school. The classes from which members may be drawn shall be 9th12th grade. The scholastic requirements for membership in this chapter of National Senior Beta shall be an average GPA of 3.5 for core subject areas English, math, science, and social studies (foreign language classes may be counted toward this GPA).
The service requirements for membership in this chapter shall be participation in a community service project each semester of the school year.
To achieve the standard of active participation, members must attend at least one meeting each semester of the school year.
Article IV Induction of Members
The induction of new members into the membership of this chapter of National Senior Beta shall be one of dignity appropriate to the ideals of the organization. Any preinduction initiation activity must be submitted to and approved by the executive head of the Morrilton High School. It must not be of a nature to cause physical pain or mental embarrassment to the initiate.
Article V Loss of Membership
A member of this chapter of National Senior Beta may be dropped from membership if his scholastic record falls below 3.2 GPA for two consecutive semesters. If and when a member is dropped from membership, a record of this action shall be relayed to the national office of National Senior Beta immediately.
A member of this chapter of National Senior Beta may be dropped from membership if she fails to participate in at least one service project each semester.
A member of this chapter of National Senior Beta may be dropped from membership if he fails to attend at least one club meeting each semester.
Article VI Service Projects
As soon as possible after its activation in the fall semester of the school year, this chapter of National Senior Beta will undertake a program of service projects which will be of benefit to Morrilton High School and the greater community. These projects shall be decided upon only after consultation with, and upon approval of, the executive head of the school.
It is the expectation in order to remain in good standing each member will participate in
at least one of the service projects each semester of the school year
Article VII Local Dues and Assessments
The local dues of this chapter of National Senior Beta shall be $10.00 per year. Assessments may be made upon the membership to defray the costs of special undertakings such as conventions.
Article VIII Amending the Bylaws
The bylaws of this chapter of National Senior Beta may be amended by a majority vote of the membership, provided such proposed amendment is placed before the club at a previous meeting.