Leadership Representative

Eligibility

A Beta interested in interviewing for a Regional Leadership Representative must be one of the following: Elementary Representative must be a 4th or 5th grade student, a Junior Representative must be a 6th or 7th grade student, and a Senior Representative must be a 10th or 11th grade student. This individual must be in good standing within the club, officially enrolled in National Beta and registered for the Regional Leadership Summit by the deadline.

Representatives appointed at each regional summit are eligible to interview for the following positions: National Senior Leadership Ambassador (3), National Junior Leadership Ambassador (2) and National Elementary Leadership Ambassador (1).

A club must have at least five students registered for the summit to have a student interview for Regional Leadership Representative. Only one student from each club may interview in a Beta calendar year. If selected as Leadership Representative, the student may not run for state office at the convention or the following year.

Competition Guidelines

The following rules and regulations should be read carefully. By submitting the nomination, the sponsor and school are agreeing to abide by these rules and regulations:

1. One Elementary Leadership Representative, two Junior Leadership Representatives and three Senior Leadership Representatives will be selected and serve the following year.
2. If a representative is selected and later dropped from the local club or if the representative is not enrolled actively in school during the entire term, the representative forfeits the right to serve as a Leadership Representative. It is imperative for the selected representative and or club sponsor to notify the National Office immediately if he/she is unable to serve.
3. Nominees will be given an onsite task and be evaluated on collaborative/leadership skills as well as a short interview.
4. Representatives must wear business casual attire (sport coat/blazer, dress pants/slacks, button down dress shirt/ dress blouse/polo collared shirt/sweater, dress/skirt - must be knee length (or longer) with no slit above the knee to the interview.
5. Submission of the registration comes with the understanding that he/she will attend all of the representative meetings and sessions of the Summit, and will fulfill all of the duties assigned the following year. This means he/she is obligated to attend all meetings and sessions both years, when nominated and when serving as a Regional Leadership Representative. Failure to fulfill this obligation will result in the representative forfeiting his/her opportunity to serve.
6. Students selected as a Regional Leadership Representative are not eligible to run for state office at the state convention or the following year’s convention.

Regional Leadership Representative Preparation & Responsibilities for the Summit

• Write Inspiration and send to National Sponsor for approval by date determined. It should be motivational or inspirational to the audience. **The Inspiration must be memorized and should be 2 minutes or less when delivered.
• Create an Ice Breaker to be used at the Leadership Representative Interviews
• Write Farewell (Word of Thanks) for Final Session. The Farewell will be an opportunity to say thanks for individuals that have helped you on your Beta journey. It does not have to be memorized. Most importantly, it must be 30 seconds to 1 minute in length.
• Keep in mind, you are responsible for your accommodations and transportation to the Regional Leadership Summit. So, coordinate with your club sponsor, etc. to make the arrangements in plenty of time. Hotel information can be located on the National Beta website when released.
• Collared shirt, polo shirt or nice shirt/blouse
• Khaki/dark pants or skirt (FYI - Skirt length must be knee length or longer. No slits above knee.)
• No jeans or shorts
• Dress shoes
• Leadership Representative Badge (will be brought to the summit)
• The interviews take place on the first day of the Summit. Arrive at the time assigned by National Sponsor.
• Greet the candidates as they enter the room and assist them in finding a seat.
• Present Ice Breaker
• Questions will be provided for the interview.
• A Challenge will be given for the candidates.

Leadership sessions and Leadership challenges

• Arrive at the time assigned by National Sponsor.
• Assist with introductions of guest speakers and fellow Leadership Representatives
• Present Keynote and Farewell
• Assist with awards and recognitions
• Assist with Set-up, Timing, Questions and Judging of Challenges

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