Steps for Organizing a New Chapter

1.   School administrators select a Beta Club sponsor, which may be an administrator, counselor, teacher, librarian, parent or community volunteer.

2.   Determine, besides scholastic criteria, other requirements based on worthy character, creditable achievement, and commendable attitude.  

3.   Compile a tentative list of prospective members who meet the established requirements.   The Beta Club requires a minimum of five students to charter a club.   However, there are no restrictions on the maximum number of members per club.

4.   When you have an estimate of the number of students you will invite to join, call the National Beta Club office using our watts-line (1-800-845-8281) to request free invitational materials.   These include congratulatory notes for the parents, an invitation to the student to join the club, and a brochure containing facts about the National Beta Club.
Send the invitations home with the students, along with a letter explaining plans for starting a club and deadlines for membership acceptance.

5.   Collect dues and prepare the application form to send to the National Beta Club office. Complete all requested information and obtain necessary signatures on the application. Mail the application, along with one school check ($13.00 per member) to this address:

6.   Plan an induction ceremony. Please allow at least four weeks for processing to ensure the materials for your new club arrive in time. Also, allow for unexpected postal delays and time for certificates to be signed by the administrator and sponsor once you receive them.