Membership

The National Beta Club is a student honor society based on high academic achievement, excellent character, and

good leadership and citizenship. It is best described by stating the Preamble of its constitution: “Believing that

exemplary student effort and achievement should be encouraged and rewarded, and seeking to cultivate the ideals

of service and leadership in our citizens of tomorrow, the governing body of the National Honorary Beta Club has

instituted this organization for the promotion of these ideals and those stated in the Beta Creed, among elementary

and secondary school students.”

What is the purpose of the Beta Club?

The purpose of the National Beta Club is to promote “the ideals of honesty, service, morality, ethical conduct, and

leadership among elementary and secondary school students; to reward meritorious academic achievement; and to

encourage and assist students in continuing their education after high school.” (Article II of the Beta Club

Constitution)

Who qualifies for membership in the Beta Club?

The qualifications for membership on the part of the student shall be: (a) a high school student in grades 10-12

with a GPA of 3.75 or above (b) “worthy, moral and ethical character”, (c) good mentality, (d) “exemplary

achievement” (GPA of 3.75 or higher for all members) and (e) “commendable attitude”. The standards and means

for appraising these qualities shall be determined by the administration of the school where the chapter is located.”

(Beta Club Bylaws, Article II Membership)

Are there any dues/payments?

There is a one-time fee of $32.00 collected after acceptance to the Club and prior to induction. Thereafter, a yearly

$15.00 membership fee for both the local and National Beta Club dues. All transfer members must pay $15.00

membership fee once their membership transfer has been approved by the National Office. If the national chapter

raises its dues, our local chapter will have to collect the monetary increase.

Are there any additional requirements once I become a member?

1. You will be required to complete 20 hours of service (community, school, church, etc.) per school year, in

order to remain in the club. Service sheets must be submitted at the end of the semester through our Google

Classroom or to Mrs. Calwile in Room D129. Due to the late Induction, we recommend that you begin earning

service hours immediately after being notified you have been accepted by checking the Google Classroom.

2. Maintain a GPA of 3.75 (B average) each semester.

3. Attend all mandatory meetings. Our Google Classroom will include all meeting information such as dates and times!