Origins
Founder of Beta Club?
Dr. John W. Harris
What is the name of National Beta Club according to the Constitution?
The National Honorary Beta Club
Colors of the Beta Club?
Black and old gold
Number of delegates allowed at State and National Conventions?
Unlimited delegates
Since 1991, how much has been awarded in scholarships?
Over $6 millions in scholarships
Founded in what year?
1934
This U.S President was a member of Beta Club?
President Bill Clinton
The 4 Pillars of Beta?
Achievement, Character, Leadership, and Service
These number of states hold yearly State Conventions?
18 U.S States
Officers of Beta Chapter?
President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer
Charted how many members in first chapter of National Beta Club?
15 members
Number of U.S states with Beta Club?
40 states
Requirements for be a National Beta Club member?
worthy, moral or ethical character
exemplary achievement
commendable attitude
Criteria for holding a state convention at the Junior level?
50 clubs and 2,500 members
How many divisions does Beta Club have?
3 Divisions
Junior Beta (Elementary and Junior)
Senior Beta
Dr. John W. Harris's reason for choosing the name Beta?
Beta is the second letter of the Greek
“B” represents “bios” (the Greek word for life)
uppercase Β, lowercase β, or cursive ϐ
Name 3 out of 9 international countries with Beta Club chapters?
China, Japan, Guam, Russia, Hungary, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Panama, and Puerto Rico
Motto of Beta Club?
"Let Us Lead By Serving Others"
4 out of these 18 states hold annual states conventions?
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia
Grand total of active Beta members?
More than 445,000 members
First student magazine created in September of 1934?
The Beta Journal
Headquarters of Beta Club?
Spartanburg, SC
Mission Statement of National Beta Club?
To promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, service and leadership among elementary and secondary school students.
Criteria for state conventions to be held at the Senior level?
50 Senior clubs and 2,500 members
More than 9,600 clubs