Frequently Asked Questions

  How do I send in my new members?
There is a membership application with pertinent information to be filled in and mailed to our office along with one school check for the membership dues. You must be a sponsor to submit a new membership application. If you are a sponsor go to our Sponsor's only web site and click on the New Membership Application button.

  How much are membership dues?
$13.00 per student - the only time that a student has to pay the national membership fee is when they originally join once as Junior Beta Club and once as Senior Beta Club; local dues may be assessed, if desired.

  Can a member transfer their membership from one club to another?
Membership can be transferred by the sponsor either calling or writing the national office and asking for the member to be transferred to their club. This is only junior to junior or senior to senior - not junior to senior or senior to junior. A club has the right to have each student meet the requirements of their individual club or just accept them on the grades from the previous school.

  Do students transferring into my club from another club get a new membership certificate and card?
No, they keep the membership materials from their previous club. The student can receive another membership certificate with the new school name listed by joining as a new member and paying the $13.00 membership fee again.

  What is the turn-around time to process membership materials?
A time frame of four weeks is asked for to process membership information. Many times the time frame is less, but this is requested in case of any unexpected downtime.

 Can membership be sent more than once a year?
Yes, that is determined by the individual school. Our office accepts new members 12 months a year.

What is the GPA (grade point average) a student has to have to be eligible to join the Beta Club?
That is decided by the individual club. Our national constitution says that a student must be working on or above grade level (for the grade they are currently in).

Is there a charge to correct a name spelled incorrectly on the membership certificate and card?
No, the sponsor needs to write, call or and ask for another certificate and card, and give the correct spelling.

Is there a minimium number of new members that I must send in each year in order to remain an active club?
No, as long as new members are sent in each year. That number can vary depending on how many students qualify during that year. The only time there is a minimium is when the club is originally chartered - there must be five students to organize a new club.

We are in a poor district. Isn't $13 a lot of money to ask the students to spend?
The $13 is a one-time investment for each division. Students experience the honor of being recognized in a national organization for their efforts and achievements. In addition, the students, school and sponsor receive membership and leadership and web-based materials at no extra cost.

What are the alternatives to having students pay the membership fee?
- Civic organizations in your community may give financial assistance as part of their community outreach program.
- Established clubs may give financial assistance as part of their service project.
- School organizations such as PTA and PTO may provide financial assistance.
- Apply for local / federal government grants as a community involvement program.
- Faculty / administrative donations.
- Fund Raisers

I don't have enough time and I can't find anyone else to act as advisor or sponsor for the club. Do you have any suggestions?
- The National Beta Club encourages student / membership involvement, therefore the sponsor acts as an advisor to oversee student activities.
- Multiple sponsors can ease individual responsibilities. Many clubs have one sponsor to oversee recruitment of members, another sponsor who is in charge of meetings and other activities, and another to supervise convention attendance.
- The National Beta Club does not require that the sponsor be a member of the school staff. Many clubs have parents or local community members as sponsors. The National Beta Club does, however, require that the school administration approve the sponsor.
- The most important investment in our students is our time.