REGIONAL LEADERSHIP SUMMITS - National Beta Club · Jerry Newton- AR Gwen Young- FL Dr. Rita...

REGIONAL LEADERSHIP SUMMITSREGIONAL LEADERSHIP SUMMITSSEPTEMBER 22

Sloan Convention Center Bowling Green, Kentucky

SEPTEMBER 25-26Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa

Hot Springs, ArkansasSEPTEMBER 28-29

Wilderness at the Smokies Sevierville, Tennessee

OCTOBER 5-6Raising Cane’s River Center

Baton Rouge, LouisianaOCTOBER 9-10

Great Wolf LodgeConcord, North Carolina

OCTOBER 12-13Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, MissouriOCTOBER 23-24

Bancorp South Arena Tupelo, Mississippi

JOIN US AT A SUMMIT NEAR YOU • Visit betaclub.org/events

OCTOBER 26-27Great Wolf LodgeGrapevine, TexasNOVEMBER 2-3Great Wolf Lodge

Williamsburg, VirginiaMARCH 23

Hilton MeadowlandsEast Rutherford, New Jersey

MARCH 29-30Jekyll Island Convention Center

Jekyll Island, Georgia APRIL 9-10

French Lick Springs Hotel & ResortFrench Lick, Indiana

March 7Ontario Convention Center

Ontario, California

The National Beta Club, the Board of Directors, National Staff and Offi cers welcome you to the Twenty-fi rst Annual National Junior Beta Club Convention. We could not be more excited to have over 1,050 clubs to showcase their incredible talents.

Sponsors, administrators, chaperones, parents and special guests have dedicated countless hours of time and effort to be here. Welcome all, from around the nation to the beautiful Swan and Dolphin Hotel & Convention Center. Beta will go “Above and Beyond” with team competitions, talent extravaganzas, visual arts showcases and individual academic challenges.

This year, over 19,500 people join us for the largest National Convention in history. We thank you for all of your efforts to make Beta bigger and better in your schools and communities. Beta has been changing lives for over 80 years, and so do all of you who support and exemplify the four pillars: Service, Character, Leadership and Achievement.

In Beta service,

The Convention Department

Orlando, FloridaOrlando, Florida

Emma, a rising freshman, will continue her membership in the Central Magnet School Beta Club. She has spent this year looking for opportunites for community service and going above and beyond in the service hour requirements. Her advice to all Betas is, “Keep serving others! Never stop trying to better your community.”

John David has taken this opportunity to grow as a leader traveling to other state conventions. He states, “Let Beta help you fi nd who you truly are and what you love. Then jump into those activities, events, and causes. Beta offers so many avenues for people to plant themselves.”

NATIONAL PRESIDENT JUNIOR GARCIAA rising 9th grader, Junior will attend Morristown East High School next year. Always a positive force for the people around him, he advises all Beta members, “Do not let others bring you down and always fi nish what you start.” He has encouraged all of us to be big in the spirit of Beta.

NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT JOHN DAVID KANDEL

NATIONAL CHAPLAIN BROOKLYN ROLLER

National OfficersM E E T T H E

National Officers

NATIONAL SECRETARY ZACHARY BRADY

NATIONAL REPORTER EMMA WAYNE

With his contagious smile, Zachary has continued to spread his message of belief in ourselves, belief in the future and most of all belief in each other. He describes this year as the best of his life. Making life-long friendships with people from all over the nation. He considers all of you his “Beta-family.”

Brooklyn sees Beta as a chance to bring out the best in people so they can bring out the best in others. As chaplain, Brooklyn has spent the year doing just that. She explains, “Life is fi lled with ups and downs. Don’t listen to the negativity of this world, focus on becoming a leader for others to look up to.”

NATIONAL SPONSORS

RITCHIE GARLAND

NATIONAL OFFICIALS

Zel Thomas- ALJerry Newton- ARGwen Young- FLDr. Rita Carter-GATroy Hickey- ILDr. Mark Baker- IN

Donna Wear- KYDr. Keith Leger- LAStanton Long- MSDr. Tim Hager- MOHerman Williams- NCPat Stout- OH

Dennis Campbell- OKDr. H. Kenneth Dinkins- SCDale Hughes- TNMark Conley- TXClarke Scott- VADr. Sabrina Runyon- WV

DALE HUGHES BOARD CHAIR

MARK CONLEYVICE CHAIR

BOB BRIGHTCEO

BOBBY HARTCOO

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SHANNON MEYERLAURA LEWISHOLLEE ELLIS

Schedule at a glance 1st General Session| Ballroom

8:00 AM - 11:00 AMRegistration | Convention Level Third Floor

Special Talent Preliminaries | Pacifi c Hall

National Offi cers Meeting | Europe 1

Early Registration | Convention Level Third Floor

Coordinator Meeting | Asia 59:00 AM - 10:00 AM

10:00 AM - 11:00 AMQuiz Bowl Written Division I | Southern Hemisphere I

SATURDAY • JUNE 24

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

SUNDAY • JUNE 25

8:00 AM - 12:00 N

Board of Directors’ Executive Committee | Oceanic 18:00 PM - 9:00 PM

8:00 AM - 3:00 PMBoard of Directors’ Meeting | Oceanic 1

Quiz Bowl Written Division II | Southern Hemisphere I

Book Battle | Southern Hemisphere IPoetry | Asia 1

Set up Lead by Service Expo/Service Snapshot | North Hemisphere E 1-4

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1:00 PM - 3:00 PMRegistration | Convention Level Third Floor

11:00 AM - 12:00 N

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

2:00 PM - 3:00 PMInformational Meeting for Parent/Sponsor for Summer Camp | Asia 4

2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Speech Division II | Oceanic 5Speech Division I | Oceanic 3

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Songfest Preliminaries | Pacifi c Hall

Candidate Meeting | Asia 5

Meeting of the Minds Exhibition | Southern Hemisphere 2-3Lead by Service Expo/Service Snapshot | Northern Hemisphere E 1-4

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

3:00 PM - 5:00 PMCheck in Visual Arts/Trading Pins | Swan Ballroom-Swan Hotel

Flag Ceremony Practice (2016-2017 State Offi cers) | Pacifi c Hall

Pre-Session Activities | Pacifi c Hall

SUNDAY • JUNE 25 Continued

Informational Meeting for Parent/Sponsor for Summer Camp | Asia 4

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

2:00 PM Check In/Interviews for Banner, Scrapbook, Spotlight Your Club, T-Shirts | Swan Ballroom- Swan Hotel

4:00 PMSite Up Team Meeting | Asia 1

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

5FIRST GENERAL SESSION | Pacifi c Hall

7:00 PM

Schedule at a glance1st General Session| Ballroom

8:00 AM - 8:30 AMPre-Session Activities | Pacifi c Hall

SECOND GENERAL SESSION | Pacifi c Hall

Quiz Bowl Oral Rounds Division I (Final 8) | Oceanic 5Quiz Bowl Oral Rounds Division II (Final 8) | Oceanic 7

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

SUNDAY • JUNE 25 Continued

MONDAY • JUNE 26

8:30 AM

10:30 AM - 11:00 AMQuiz Bowl Team Meeting | Oceanic 5

1:00 PM - 3:00 PMLead by Serving Expo/Service Snapshot | Northern Hemisphere E 1-4Reimagine • Recreate • Recycle Expo | Northern Hemisphere B-D

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM1st General Session| Ballroom

Science Division I | Asia 3Math Division I | Asia 2Language Arts Division I | Asia 1

Social Studies Division I | Asia 4

Advertising Design Division I | Southern Hemisphere I

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National Beta Beach Party/Dance | Fantasia Gardens Pavilion9:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Group Talent Division I Preliminaries | Pacifi c Hall2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

3:00 PM -4:00 PMTower of Power Division I | Northern Hemisphere B-D

Pre-Session Activities • Designated Pin Trading | Pacifi c Hall

THIRD GENERAL SESSION | Pacifi c Hall12:30 PM - 1:45 PM

Living Literature Set up/Judging | Northern Hemisphere B-D

8:30 AM

1st General Session| BallroomMONDAY • JUNE 26 Continued

Science Division II | Asia 3Math Division II | Asia 2Language Arts Division II | Asia 1

Social Studies Division II | Asia 4

4:00 PM - 5:00 PMTower of Power Division II | Northern Hemisphere B-D

Viewing Visual Arts, Banner, Scrapbook, Spotlight on Service, T-Shirts, Trading Pins | Swan Ballroom-Swan Hotel

6:00 PMPick Up Visual Arts, Banner, Scrapbook, Spotlight on Service, T-Shirts, Trading Pins | Swan Ballroom-Swan Hotel

TUESDAY • JUNE 27

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Advertising Design Division II | Southern Hemisphere IAdvertising Design Division II | Southern Hemisphere I

Schedule at a glance 1st General Session| Ballroom

2:00 PM - 6:00 PMGroup Talent Preliminaries Division II | Pacifi c Hall

Viewing Living Literature | Northern Hemisphere B-D

Rapid Response Leadership Challenge | Europe 5-8

Site Up Showcase/Judging | Northern Hemisphere E 1-4

TUESDAY • JUNE 27 Continued

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

9:00 PM - 11:00 PMBeta Dance | Northern Hemisphere

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM1st General Session| BallroomState Sponsors, Sponsor-Elects, Status Sponsor Outing | EPCOT

8:00 AM - 8:30 AMClosing Ceremony Celebration | Pacifi c Hall

3:30 PM Robotics Showcase | Northern Hemisphere B-D

WEDNESDAY • JUNE 28

FOURTH GENERAL SESSION | Pacifi c Hall

JUNE 24 4:00 PM -10:00 PMJUNE 25 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMJUNE 26 12:00 PM - 8:00 PMJUNE 27 12:00 PM - 8:00 PMJUNE 28 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

PROP LOADING & UNLOADING

Living Literature & Robotics| Salon 1-4Talent & Campaign | Atlantic Hall

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8:30 AM

3:00 PM

Convention Invention Exhibition | Southern Hemisphere II-III1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Stay ConnectedStay ConnectedDOWNLOAD THE NATIONAL CONVENTION APP

ABOVE & BEYOND: THE GAME

Stay ConnectedStay ConnectedStay ConnectedStay ConnectedStay ConnectedDOWNLOAD THE NATIONAL CONVENTION APP

Visit betaclub.org/app on your mobile device Tap the menu icon

Choose “add to home screen”or

On the app, play Above & Beyond: The Game for a chance to win exclusive prizes and opportunities. Explore Disney, learn Beta history and immerse yourself in the National Beta Convention culture.

Using the app, choose your favorite preliminary performance. Don’t forget to stop by the Lead by Service Expos to vote for your favorite service project! People’s Choice of these events will be recognized during the 4th General Session.

VOTE FOR PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS

JOIN THE CONVERSATIONS

Your learning journey with National Beta does not have to end with national convention. We hope it does not! There are many ways to stay connected with us.

VOTE FOR PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS

6:30 PM Pre-Session ActivitiesCandidate Introductions

Attendance Awards7:00 PM Call to Order Junior Garcia| PresidentInspiration Brooklyn Roller | ChaplainWelcome to Florida Gwen Young | FL Council Chair

Opening Ceremonies & Parade of StatesPledge of Allegiance Emma Wayne | ReporterNational Anthem Arianna Nally | Seymour MSWelcome and Introduction Junior Garcia | PresidentBoard of Directors Dale Hughes | Board ChairGreetings Bob O. Bright | CEO

Strategic Growth RecognitionNational District of Distinction

Barren County, KY

Keynote Address John David Kandel | Vice-President

Special Talent Division I & II (Top 5)Reporter Campaign Rally

Adjournment Junior Garcia | President

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1st General Session Sunday, June 25

8:00 AM Pre-Session Activities State Spirit Rally Wear State Shirts

8:30 PMCall to Order John David Kandel | Vice President

Above and Beyond Sponsor RecognitionService Awards

Sponsor of the Year AwardKeynote Address Zachary Brady | Secretary

Songfest Division I & II (Top 5)Secretary & Vice President Campaign Rally

Adjournment John David Kandel | Vice President

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Monday, June 26Sunday, June 25 2nd General Session

8:00 AM Pre-Session Activities

Reimagine •Recreate•Recycle Showcase8:30 AM Call to Order Zachary Brady | Secretary

Awards CeremonyVisual Arts & Academic Tests: Language Arts, Math,

Science, Social Studies, Essay, Poetry, Speech Keynote Address Emma Wayne | Reporter John W. Harris Leadership Awards Social Media Awards

Group Talent Division I (Top 5) Chaplain & President Campaign Rally

Adjournment Zachary Brady | Secretary

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3rd General Session Tuesday, June 27

8:00 AM Pre-Session Activities

Invitation to Savannah8:30 AM Call to Order Emma Wayne | Reporter

Keynote Address Junior Garcia | President

Installation of National Offi cersGroup Talent Division II (Top 5)

Awards CeremonyAll remaining awards

Adjournment Newly Elected President

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Tuesday, June 27 4th General Session Wednesday, June 28

THE GENERAL SESSIONSTHE GENERAL SESSIONSBeyond

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Put your negotiation skills to the test. Pin trading is one of the most popu-lar activities at Beta Convention. Take the opportunity to trade pins with clubs from around the nation. Pre-pare to make new friends in addition to trading pins! Trading is allowed anytime outside the general sessions.

TRADING PINS SPEECH Sunday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMHear ye! Hear ye! Stop by Oceanic 1 or 3. You’ll be persuaded, informed and entertained with dynamic presenta-tions. Two divisions mean double the competitors.

SERVICE EXPOSSunday 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Monday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Discover multiple service opportuni-ties without ever having to leave the convention center! From hands-on en-gagement to long term service plans, there is a service idea perfect for your club. Join Leadership Teams in the Northern Hemisphere E 1-4.

Wanna TRADE?

Purchase Offi cial Beta Trading Pins at the Beta Shop located on the

Second Floor

Your convention experience with National Beta goes far beyond Gen-eral Sessions. Each day is packed with innovative student led activi-ties. Numerous high energy competitions are open to viewing. Do not miss your opportunity to go ABOVE and BEYOND with NATIONAL BETA!

SONGFEST Sunday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Wanna TRADE?Wanna TRADE?Hey! I know that song! With each Songfest performance, be amazed at how Betas take favorite tunes and make them their own. Pacifi c Hall is the place to hear Betas go Above and Beyond with this musical extravaganza.

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BEACH PARTY Sunday 9:00 PM-11:00 PM TALENT PRELIMINARIES

QUIZ BOWL Monday 11:00AM - 12:30PM“What are Quiz Bowl Finals?” Only the best and the brightest students in the nation! Eight teams face off in a true test of intelligence in this fast-paced question and answer buzzer tournament.

Come one, come all, to the Beta BEACH PARTY! Grab your crazy board shorts and colorful Hawaiian shirts and head to the Fantasia Gardens Pavilion. Dance to the high energy beats of today’s fa-vorite dance music. Plus, it’s a perfect photo op for your club! Tickets may be purchased at the Beach Party en-trance or at the Beta Store for $15.00. Don’t miss this night of dancing fun.

Don’t miss the outstanding top talent entries from across the nation. From dancing, singing, acting, and more, these Betas have it all. You’ll be awed by the beautiful costuming, set de-signs, and amazed by the performanc-es. Stop by Pacifi c Hall to cheer on the Special and Group Talent performers.

VISUAL ARTS Monday 4:00PM

It’a a Masterpiece! Hundreds of in-dividual art entries will be on display in Southern Hemisphere II-V. You will be amazed by these outstanding works of these gifted Betas. Take this opportunity to talk with the artist and learn about their artstic inspiration.

BEACH

PARTYNATIONAL BETA

SCHOLARSHIP BENEFIT

FANTASIA GARDENS PAVILION Sunday 9:00 PM-11:00 PM

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THE GENERAL SESSIONSTHE GENERAL SESSIONSBeyondBuilding materials and a challenge: is an engineer’s dream! Prepare for a frenzy of collaboration as soon as the challenge is issued. This high energy competition is sure to be a nail biting experience, as young engineers compete to build the tallest straw tower. Will the tower stand? Will it be strong enough to hold the tennis ball for one minute? Come see in the Northern Hemisphere B-D.

TOWER OF POWER Monday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

OFFICIAL BETA SHOP

MAIN STORE HOURS

Saturday, June 24 5:00 PM - 8:00 PMSunday, June 25 7:00 AM - 9:00 PMMonday, June 26 7:00 AM - 6:00 PMTuesday, June 27 7:00 AM - 9:00 PMWednesday, June 28 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Come check out what’s new at the Beta Shop! The National Convention line includes never before seen shirt designs, over 25 new trading pin designs, as well as trendy gizmos and gadgets.

The main store is located on the lobby level, in Australia 2 & 3. A secondary store will be on the ground level in Hall A. Keep an eye out for our traveling kiosk, loaded wih new National Convention exclusive trading pins and accessories!

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LIVING LITERATURE Tuesday 2:00 PM -2:45 PM

Once upon a time isn’t just a storybook phrase. Watch literature come to life right before your eyes! Participants bring to life stories from childhood fa-vorites, as well as novels you have yet to read. The Northern Hemisphere B-D will be transformed into the most imag-inative wax museum ever presented. Exceptional costuming and set build-ing will transport you through time.

Beep! Ding! Whoosh! What’s that SOUND? Just the best designed and stu-dent programmed robots in the nation. State winners showcase their twists on the Robotics Challenge: Movers, Shakers, Creators. See these innovators of tomor-row in the Northern Hemisphere B-D.

ROBOTICS SHOWCASE Tuesday 3:30 PM

Beta goes Virtual! Come to Northern Hemisphere E 1-4 as teams take an on-site convention challenge to the next step. Site Up will engage attendees with their own creative explanations of the four pillars of National Beta.

SITE UP SHOWCASE Tuesday 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

STATE RALLY

Beta has a love for the rich history, heritage, and people of all the states that it rep-resents. From the fi rst char-tered club in Landrum, South Carolina, in the early 30’s to welcoming the states of Idaho and New Jersey to this 2017 National Convention, state pride illuminates throughout the clubs. Our state roots run deep and the Second General Session is your opportuni-ty to show that state pride.

Shorts will be allowed at all general sessions as long as they meet the following criteria: they must be in good taste and of a reasonable length and fit. As a standard, the student should wear shorts that are at least as long as the finger tips when the student is standing up straight and the arms are at the sides of the student’s body. No tight shorts or tops, no midriffs showing or tops withs straps of less than two inches will be allowed. Clothing must not have any writing or symbols that advertise any of the following: alcohol, drugs, tobacco, sex or profanity/obscenity. Additionally, there should be no references that would offend any group. No bathing suits will be allowed. Hats are not allowed in general sessions. Sponsors and chaperones are responsible for all attendees following the dress code.

Members are to display and exert leadership qualities in a responsible manner, which will lead to the success of this convention. Any violation of the Code of Conduct subjects your entire chapter to being sent home and all honors and awards forfeited. Refer to the Code of Conduct in your National Convention Handbook for a detailed list.

Registration for attendance at any National Beta Club event, (including, but not limited to, State and National Conventions, Leadership Summits, Leadership Conferences) implies consent to the use, reproduction, editing and/or broadcast by The National Beta Club of any and all photographs, video recordings and audio recordings taken by or on behalf of The National Beta Club, without compensation to attendees, participants, chaperones or guests. All negatives, prints, digital files, video-recorded images and audio recordings shall be the property of The National Beta Club solely and completely and may be used in the promotion of The National Beta Club in all forms of media.

Media Release

Code of Conduct

Dress Code

Voting procedurePre-registered members will use the membership number printed on his/her name badge. All onsite members or members without a device should report to registration immediately following the voting sessions. Voting will be opened following each campaign rally and will remain open for two hours following adjournment of the general session.

VOTING INSTRUCTIONS1. Visit www.betaclub.org/vote on the device2. Enter membership ID number3. Choose one candidate per office for national office4. Submit vote

STATE CONVENTION SCHEDULESTATE CONVENTION SCHEDULE

For more information visit betaclub.org/events

West Virginia Charleston Nov 9-10 Indiana French Lick Nov 17-18 Tennessee Nashville Nov 19-21 Florida Orlando Nov 27-28Georgia Savannah Nov 29 - Dec 1South Carolina Myrtle Beach Jan 10-12Arkansas Hot Springs Jan 25-26 Kentucky Lexington Jan 31-Feb 2North Carolina Greensboro Feb 5-6Texas Grapevine Feb 8-9Virginia Hampton Feb 13-14Louisiana Lafayette Feb 21-23Illinois Springfield Feb 26-27 Oklahoma Norman March 5Missouri Poplar Bluff March 8-9Alabama Birmingham March 21-23Mississippi Biloxi March 28-30Ohio Columbus April 16

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