TMS BETA Convention Camp & Induction Ceremony

TMS BETA Convention Camp & Induction Ceremony Saturday, August 29 th TMS Beta Convention Camp will be Saturday, Aug 29 th from 8am to 4pm. The Induction Ceremony for new members will begin at 4pm (doors open at 3:45 for parents & guest). We will be working on competition entries for State Convention and electing club officers for the 2015-16 school year. Camp Cost = $50 per person includes $25 convention payment, $10 school club fees, $10 for TMS Beta t-shirt, $5 for lunch/snacks. New members who do not plan to attend the state convention should arrive at 3pm for the Induction Ceremony practice cost is $20 club fees & t-shirt Saturday, August 29th 8:00AM Welcome/Convention Overview for Parents & Students 8:30AM Sign-up for Convention Events 9:00AM Songfest 10:00AM - Campaign Skit 11:00AM Club Officer Candidate Speeches & Voting 11:30AM - Lunch (pizza, cupcakes, water, soda) 12:30PM - Group Talent, Vocals 1:30PM - Group Talent, Dance 3:00PM Dress & Practice for Induction Ceremony 4:00PM New Members Induction Ceremony

TMS BETA CONVENTION CAMP APPLICATION (please complete this form online if possible) Name: Grade 2015-16 T-shirt Size (circle one): YL S M L XL XXL Address: Mother s Name: Phone: Father s Name: Phone: Parent Email: List authorized persons to pick-up child: List any medical concerns/allergies/physical limitations: List Talents, Training, Interests (i.e. singing, sports, 3 years of ballet, reading, art)

State and National Convention Payment Options NC Convention February, Greensboro, NC ~ National Convention June, New Orleans, LA Option 1 Payment Plan - Monthly State Convention (payment for 1 student, 1 parent) = $25 per month Aug - Jan State Convention (payment for 2 students, 1 parent) = $40 per month Aug Dec, $50 for Jan State Convention (payment for 2 students, 2 parents) = $60 per month Aug Jan State Convention (payment for 1 student, 2 parents) = $40 per month Aug - Dec National Convention (payment for 1 student, 1 parent) = $25 per month Feb May National Convention (payment for 2 students, 1 parent) = $40 per month Feb Apr, $45 for May National Convention (payment for 2 students, 2 parents) = $50 per month Feb May National Convention (payment for 1 student, 3 family) = $40 per month Feb Apr, $50 for May Option 2 Payment Plan 2 Installments State Convention due dates: October 9 th, December 11 th State Convention (payment for 1 student, 1 parent) = $75 per installment State Convention (payment for 2 students, 1 parent) = $125 per installment State Convention (payment for 2 students, 2 parents) = $150 per installment State Convention (payment for 1 student, 2 parents) = $100 per installment National Convention due dates: March 11 th, May 6 th National Convention (payment for 1 student, 1 parent) = $50 per installment National Convention (payment for 2 students, 1 parent) = $82.50 per installment National Convention (payment for 2 students, 2 parents) = $100 per installment National Convention (payment for 1 student, 3 family) = $85 per installment Cost Breakdown: State Convention Registration fee - $25 2 T-shirts - $25 Props/Costumes/Materials - $50 (students only) ------ Student Cost = $100 each Parent/Guest Cost = $50 each National Convention Registration fee - $25 1 T-shirt - $15 Beta Ball - $10 Props/Materials - $15 ------ Student Cost = $65 Parent/Guest Cost = $35 Estimated hotel, transportation & meals cost: State Convention: $500 per family National Convention $1000 per family Hotel, transportation & meals are the responsibility of each individual family. Carpooling and sharing hotel rooms when possible are highly recommended it cuts your expenses in half!! You are not required to stay at the official convention hotel. All monies submitted to Trexler are non-refundable after November 20, 2015.

FUNDRAISERS 2015-16 all club funds 1. Grade Level/Grade Color Spirit Week T-shirts - September/October 2. GLOW DANCE OCTOBER 31 st 6pm 9pm 3. T-shirt Sponsorship October (each student sells two $25 sponsorships) 4. McDonald's McTeacher Nights: September (8th grade parents) November (7th grade parents) March (ALL grade parents) April (6th grade parents) 5. RADA Cutlery: November Any student who sells $250 or more attends the Christmas & End of the Year Party for FREE!! 6. Club & Convention Fees - $10 per member, $50 per convention attendee Fundraisers help pay for the following items: 1 sponsor hotel room, sub pay for sponsors, activity bus for club parties, convention props, costumes & materials, Induction Ceremony materials, charitable donates, club awards. Club Activities 2015-16 - (dates may change based on availability) Beta Convention Camp Aug 29 & 30 New Members Induction Ceremony Monday, August 31 st at 6pm - Library Club Meetings 2 nd Friday of each month September May 2:15 3:30 Convention Practice 2 nd Friday of each month Sept. May 3:30 4:30 Wear Orange Day Unity Day: Bully Prevention Month October 21 st GLOW DANCE Saturday, OCTOBER 31 st 6pm 9pm Canned Food Drive - November Christmas Party Mike s Farm Monday, December 14th Convention Props Prep & Practice Day January TBA National Beta Week March 7-11 (approximate dates set by Nationals) Spring Induction Ceremony Monday, March 7 at 6pm Earth Day School Grounds Clean-up Friday, April 22 2:15 3:30 End of the Year Party Bowlarena Friday, May 6 2:15 5:30pm

2016 Convention Competition Events Group Talent Singing & Dancing to a 6 minute routine as a club. Songfest Sing about Beta Club as a choir to a well-known tune State Officer Candidate- write and deliver a 1-2 minute campaign speech as you run for an NC Junior Beta office, can t participate in any other competitions ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS: 1-hour multiple choice test Book Battle, Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Quiz Bowl (covers all academic areas) Speech using the convention theme Let the Beta Times Roll write and deliver a 2 minute speech all about Beta Club Spelling Spelling Bee type competition Tower of Power As a team of 4 to 5 members, you will build a tower out of straws and tape that can hold a tennis ball on top for 30 seconds. Poster Competition Team of 4 Design a poster to a topic presented by the coordinator Poetry 1-hour to complete a poem on a topic presented by the coordinator Arts & Crafts Only 1 student can submit a project per school in the following categories Banner: using the convention them, Let the Beta times roll a team of 4 students will design and create a club banner. Spotlight Your Club using the convention them, Let the Beta Times Roll a team of 4 students will design and create a tri-fold scrapbook about our club. BETA SERVICE PRESENTATIONS 2 students would present on service project we participate in at our school. Living Literature group of 10 students will design and create a scene from a work of literature to create a wax-museum type display. CAMPAIGN SKIT: SING & DANCE TO A SKIT TO PROMOTE OUR CANDIDATE Presidents Processional: our elected club president will announce our club on-stage

NC Beta Club Convention DRAFT Schedule Monday, February 1 st 8:00am 11:00am Registration Registration Open from 4 to 6pm on Sunday 8:00am 11:00am Group Talent Preliminaries - GUILFORD 11:00am 12:30pm Songfest Preliminaries - GUILFORD 9:00am 10:00am Meeting with State Officers, State Sponsor, State Sponsor-Elect, and National Officials ST. ANDREWS 10:00am 11:00am Candidates Meeting 11:00am 12:30pm Coordinators & Judges Meeting COLONY BC (Lunch provided??) 1:00pm 6:00pm 1:00pm 2:30pm Special Talent Preliminaries - GUILFORD ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS Poster Competition - GRANDOVER Book Battle IMPERIAL D Language Arts AUDITORIUM IV Math - AUGUSTA Poetry - OAK Science AUDITORIUM III Social Studies COLONY BC Speech CEDAR A Spelling AUDITORIUM II Tower of Power IMPERIAL ABC Quiz Bowl Written Test IMPERIAL EFGH 1:00pm 2:00pm 1:00pm 2:30pm 2:30pm 4:00pm Check in Arts & Crafts VICTORIA BALLROOM Check in Banner, Scrapbooks, & T-shirts BLUE ASH Check in Spotlight Your Club COLONY A (Judging from 2:00pm to 3:30pm) CHARITY & LEADERSHIP FAIR LOCATION? BETA SERVICE PRESENTATIONS Imperial D

3:00pm 5:00pm 4:00pm 5:30pm 4:00pm 6:00pm 4:30pm- 6:30pm Living Literature IMPERIAL ABC Set-up 3:00pm 3:30pm Viewing 3:30pm 4:00pm Judging 4:00pm 5:00pm Quiz Bowl FINALS IMPERIAL D Viewing ARTS, CRAFTS, BANNERS, SCRAPBOOKS, T-SHIRTS, SPOTLIGHT YOUR CLUB Dinner Break 7:00 8:30pm FIRST GENERAL SESSION CAMPAIGN RALLY: CANDIDATE SPEECHES & SKITS 9:00pm 10:30pm 9:00pm 10:30pm 11:00pm DANCE Sponsors Hospitality & Meeting CURFEW TUESDAY, February 2 nd 9:00am 11:00am 11:00am 1:00pm 12:45PM 1:00pm 2:30pm 2:30pm 3:30pm SECOND GENERAL SESSION SONGFEST FINALS CANDIDATES Q&A, VOTING GROUP FINALS LUNCH BREAK PICK-UP ARTS, CRAFTS, BANNERS, SCRAPBOOKS, T-SHIRTS, SPOTLIGHT YOUR CLUB Presidents Processional THIRD GENERAL SESSION SPECIAL TALENT FINALS INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS AWARDS CEREMONY Score Sheets Pick-up SPONSORS ONLY