Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I join Beta Club?

A: New members must complete the New Member Application. Because you must be in a certain academic standing in order to be eligible for Beta Club, freshmen must complete one semester of high school before applying in order to establish their GPA.

Q: How many of what kind of points do I need to be a member in good standing?

A: There are a total of 12 points required per semester, one point being equivalent to one hour of service. 

Of the 12 points required, 8 club points must be earned through the Beta Club-sanctioned projects that appear on the agenda, are sent in an email or Remind, and are listed on the Beta Club website. 

In certain circumstances, the submission of donation items counts for a limited and specified number of points. These donation events must be organized by the Beta Club and are always announced through email, Remind, and/or the website; however, you can only get a maximum of 3 of your points from donations. These will be signed off by a Beta officer or by the Beta sponsor.

The remaining 5 points can be either club points (following the standards listed above) or they can be individual points, earned on your own through service done towards others. Examples of individual projects could include volunteering at a library or helping out at an assisted living home. There is no double-dipping—hours earned specifically for other clubs (NHS, NEHS, Tri-M, etc.) are not valid for individual points. If you are uncertain whether or not a project qualifies for individual points, feel free to email us.

If you do not earn the required number or kind of points, you will be on probation the next semester and have extra points to earn.

Q: How does the point system work for new members?

A: Non-freshmen and freshmen new members have different systems.

For non-freshman new members, you need all 12 points on your Fall point sheet, but you may turn them in by the March meeting. You must also complete all 12 points on your Spring point sheet, due at the May meeting like everyone else.

Freshmen new members only join their second semester, so they only need to complete 5 club points on the Spring point sheet.

Q: What does it mean if I'm on Probation?

A: Failure to meet Beta Club guidelines, such as missing more than 2 meetings or not getting all of your points, will result in probation for the following semester. If you are unsure as to whether or not you are on probation, email us.

During probation, you will have to make up for missed points as well as any additional penalty points which will be assigned to you by an officer if necessary. For example, if you missed 4 service points this semester and are now on probation, next semester you will have to acquire 9 service points (5 usual service points + 4 service points that must be made up for). Constant missed requirements will result in suspension from the Beta Club.

Q: Does summer service count for Beta Club points?

A: Since the Beta Club is a school club, a majority of service should be performed during the school year. However, we understand that the school year can be very busy for most of our members and that point opportunities can often be scarce, therefore we allow for no more than 5 hours to be obtained over the summer. These 5 hours can be from individual projects, club projects, or both. Individual summer projects need an official non-parental signature and the sponsor’s contact phone number. For summer club points, only projects which have specifically been adopted by the Beta Club are acceptable (see previous meeting's agenda or the Opportunities tab on website).

Q: When’s the next meeting?

A: Meetings occur in the auditorium on one Thursday of every month at 7:45am. Be sure that you have emailed miltonbetaclub@gmail.com to be added to the email distribution list. If you are on Instagram, follow us @mhs.beta and turn on our post notifications. Meeting dates will also be listed on each agenda and on the our social media pages.

It is important to be on time for the meetings in order to get credit for attendance. If you show up late, you could miss crucial details that might not be on the agenda, and therefore you will not receive attendance credit. If you miss more than 2 meetings per semester, you will be on probation the next semester and will have to earn extra points.

Q: How do I sign up to volunteer for a Beta-club sanctioned event?

A: All volunteer opportunities are listed on this website under the Opportunities tab. After reading through all the information, you can sign up on the respective Google form. If the Google form does not work for you, please contact us.

After signing up, be sure that you contact the person or organization listed who is responsible for the event. If you don't, you may not be eligible for your volunteer points.

Q: I signed up for an event, but now I can't go. What do I do?

A: It is important to always double-check times and dates of an event before signing up on the Google form, but we understand that life happens. First, email us and let us know which event you have signed up for and are unable to attend. Then, edit your response on the Google form to remove it completely. Finally, be sure you have emailed the person or organization in charge of that event to let them know you will be unable to attend.

Q: How do I become a Beta Officer?

A: In March, applications for being a Beta Club officer become available. A Beta officer must have the time, initiative, and work ethic to make this 200-member organization perform at its best. If you have another time-consuming leadership role, struggle with a heavy AP load, or have problems meeting the commitments, being a Beta Club officer is not a good fit. Otherwise, pick up an application packet from the board outside 1335 or print one from this website. 

The application consists of the application form itself as well as two teacher recommendation forms, to be completed by your current language arts teacher and your science teacher. Be sure to read ALL the responsibilities of each officer position on the application before you decide to apply as officers undergo a probationary period before permanent appointment. Pay attention to the due date as no late applications will be accepted and you will need to sign up for an interview date. Officer selections are announced in May.