Junior Beta Club
Beta is a whole lot more than a line on your transcript or wearing a lapel pin. Beta helps shape its members’ futures. Whether attending a state convention, our national convention or participating in local service projects, you’ll not only learn valuable life lessons, but you’ll make lifelong friends in the process. Plus, our 12th grade members have the chance to apply for over $300,000 in scholarships. Ready to brighten your future?
BHE Junior Beta Club is open to children in 4th-8th grade. Beta clubs motto is "let us lead by serving others.".
This group will focus on service projects and leadership development for children.
MISSION STATEMENT
To promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, service and leadership among elementary and secondary school students.
ACHIEVEMENT - Recognizing and honoring high academic achievement
CHARACTER - Preparing young people for life and empowering them to be successful
LEADERSHIP - Developing the leaders of tomorrow
SERVICE - Demonstrating our motto: Let Us Lead by Serving Others
How much are membership dues?
Members pay a fee of $15.00 per division.
What do students, sponsors and schools receive with their membership?
Students:
- Certificate of membership
- Membership card and lapel pin
- Recognition for achievement in a prestigious national organization
- Opportunity to attend and compete at state and national conventions
- Opportunity to attend Summer Leadership Opportunities
- Opportunity to attend Regional Leadership Summits
- Opportunity to apply for over $300,000 in National Beta college scholarships
What is the GPA (grade point average) a student has to have to be eligible to join Beta?
Our Constitution indicates that a student must be working on or above grade level.
What if I have students who were members at another school?
Membership can be transferred to a club within the same division (i.e. Junior Division I to Junior Division I, Senior Division to Senior Division). A club has the right to have each transfer student meet its specific membership requirements or simply accept them on the grades from the previous school.
Isn't $15 a lot of money to ask the students to spend?
The $15 fee required of each student (per division) helps our organization cover expenses. And it allows students to experience the honor of being recognized in a national organization for their efforts and achievements. In addition, the students, school and sponsor receive membership, leadership and web-based materials at no extra cost.
What does the name "Beta" mean? Is it an acronym?
Beta is not an acronym. Our founder, Dr. John W. Harris, chose the name when he founded the organization in 1934. Beta is the second letter of the Greek alphabet, and "B" represents "bios" (the Greek word for life). Dr. Harris felt it was important for members to learn how to make a life for themselves.