Receive communication from National Sponsor - approximately 4 weeks prior to the convention
Write Keynote and send to National Sponsor for approval by date determined. It should be motivationalor inspirational to the audience. The Keynote must be memorized and should be 2 minutes or less when delivered.
Write Farewell for Final Session. The Farewell will be an opportunity to say thanks for individuals that havehelped you on your Beta journey. It does not have to be memorized. Keep in mind, it must be 30 seconds to 1 minute in length.
Develop Ice Breaker for Candidate Meeting
Write a card or note of encouragement to candidates
Keep in mind, you are responsible for your accommodations and transportation to the National Convention. 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 the information is released.
Dress Code for National Convention
Black or charcoal suits are required. The suit can be a combination of jacket and pants or jacket and skirt. FYI- Skirt length must be knee length or longer with no slit above the knee.
Dress shirt/blouse
Beta tie/scarf (will be brought to your State Convention)
Dress shoes
National Officer badge (will be brought to the first convention you visit or your State Convention)
Officer Meeting at National Convention
This meeting takes place at the beginning of the convention and attendance is mandatory for all National Officers
Receive your National Officer Notebook, badge, and gavel to use during convention for sessions.
Review information for the Candidate Meeting.
Review each session and your areas of responsibility for the convention.
Arrive at all meetings/sessions at least 30 minutes early and/or the time designated by National Sponsor.
Review Ice Breaker for candidates
Set up for Candidate Meeting
Candidate Meeting at National Convention
This meeting takes place following the Officer Meeting and attendance is mandatory for all National Officers
Greet the candidates as they enter the room and assist them in finding their assigned seat.
Ice Breaker for candidates
President will call this meeting to order, but all will contribute.
Arrive at all meetings/sessions at least 30 minutes early and/or the time designated by National Sponsor.
National Officer Convention Responsibilites