The National Beta Club began as the dream of our founder, Dr. John W. Harris, a professor at Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC. Since the first Beta Club was formed in Landrum, SC in 1934, the National Beta Club has become the nation's largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization. We are committed to recognizing and promoting high academic achievement, rewarding and nurturing worthy character, fostering leadership skills and encouraging service to others. Visit the official site.
Membership is by invitation only.
Requirements to maintain membership:
A cumulative, unrounded, academic average of 95 or higher
No fees owed to the institution
An attendance rate of 95% or higher for the current semester (no more than five full day absences)
No in-school or out-of-school suspensions
No academic dishonesty referrals
Clearance by the club's co-sponsors and the building administrators
Returning members must continue to meet the above criteria and must maintain an academic average of 93 or higher.
New members must earn 6 service points for the current school year; returning members must earn 12.
Members must pay annual club dues in order to remain in good standing.
Members must attend a minimum of 50% of the monthly meetings
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