Beta
PJHS Chapter of the National Junior Beta Club
By-Laws
Article I – Name
This club will be known as the Patterson Junior High School Junior Beta Club.
Article II – Purpose
The purpose of this club is to encourage students to:
• Do their best in school (Academic Achievement)
• Make good choices and be respectful (Character)
• Be good examples to others (Leadership)
• Help others and the community (Service)
Article III – Membership
• To be invited, students must have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.25 the previous school year.
• Members must maintain a 3.25 GPA or higher.
• Members must show good behavior at school and in the community.
• Members are expected to take part in service projects and club activities.
Article IV – Dues
• Each member will pay yearly dues set by the club sponsor. These cover national Beta fees and club expenses.
• Dues must be paid by the deadline given.
Article V – Officers
The club will have the following officers:
• President – leads meetings and events
• Vice President – helps the president and fills in when needed
• Secretary – takes notes at meetings and keeps attendance
• Treasurer – helps with money and reports dues or donations
· Historian – records the history of the clubs’ activities and events through writing and/or photography
In order to be eligible to run for office, students must be at least a two-year member and in the 8th grade.
Officers will be elected each school year by a vote of members.
Article VI – Meetings
• Club meetings will happen at least once a month.
• Members must attend unless they have an excused absence.
• If a member misses too many meetings without a reason, he/she may be placed on probation.
Article VII – Behavior and Grades
· If a member’s grades drop below the required GPA, he/she will be put on probation and will have to the end of the next marking period to achieve the required GPA.
· If a student goes on probation two times, he/she will be dismissed from the club.
· If a member behaves in a way that goes against Beta values, they may be removed from the club after a review by the sponsor(s) and school administration. This includes, but is not limited to, receiving four MDRs or one major referral.
Article VIII – Service Hours
• Members are expected to complete ten service hours each school year.
• These hours must be recorded and approved by the sponsor.
Article IX – Changes to Bylaws
• Bylaws can be changed if most members vote in favor and the sponsor approves.