Beta club constitution

Official Charter Consisting of This Chapter’s constitution and bylaws
Constitution Article One: Name.
The name of this organization shall be the Keystone Academy Chapter of The National Beta Club.

Article Two: Affiliation and Co-ordination
This chapter of The National Beta Club is an integral part of the central organization of The National Beta Club, and shall be governed by the academic and financial policies laid down in the national constitution of the central organization of The National Beta Club. Its coat-of-arms, motto, colors, creed, and official insignia shall be those of the national organization of The National Beta Club.

Article Three: Purpose
The purpose of this organization shall be the promotion of scholarship, leadership, and good citizenship at Keystone Academy.

Article Four: Membership
The membership of this organization shall be made up from among the students of the 9th through 12th grades of Keystone Academy who, because of their worthy character, good mentality, creditable achievement, and commendable attitude, have been approved for membership in this chapter of The National Beta Club; provided, of course, that these students meet the requirements as set forth in the by-­laws of this organization as appended herein below.

Article Five: Officers
1. The officers of this chapter of The National Beta Club shall be: a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer.
2. The duties of the President shall be: to preside at the meetings; to appoint the committees of the chapter (unless otherwise provided for in the by-laws); to represent this organization when necessary; and to administer the policies as laid down in this constitution and its by-laws.
3. The duties of the Vice-President shall be: to preside at meetings when the president is absent or incapacitated to perform the duties of the office; and to assist in administering the affairs of chapter—serving on such committees as are designated in the by-laws.
4. The duties of the Secretary shall be: to keep the records of membership; to record the minutes of the meetings; and to carry on the necessary club correspondence.
5. The duties of the Treasurer shall be: to keep a record of all financial matters pertaining to this organization; to collect and preserve the club's funds; to payout of the club's funds the necessary and designated moneys to meet the financial obligations of the club; and to pass on to the treasurer succeeding him all records and funds remaining in the treasury.

Article Six: Committees
1. The committees of this chapter of The National Beta Club shall be:
A.. Executive
B. Entertainment
C. Phone
2. The duties of the Executive committee shall be; to assist the officers in carrying out the policies and activities of this organization; to direct any necessary disciplinary action (such as dropping a member from membership or placing him/her on probation); to cooperate with the club sponsor in all matters pertaining to the general welfare of me club.
3. The duty of the Entertainment committee shall be: to look after the entertainment features of the social meetings of the c1ub—such as decorations, refreshments, and special features of entertainment.
4. The duties of the Phone committee shall be: to assist the officers and members of the club in making necessary phone calls; to give oral invitations to club events.
5. In addition to these 3 standing committees, the president may appoint special committees to attend to and report upon any specific matter that may become necessary for this club to consider.

Article Seven: Meetings
1. Regular meetings shall be held at such times and places as shall be designated in the by-laws.
2. Special meetings may be called by the President after consultation with, and the approval of, the Executive committee and the faculty sponsor of the club.
3. The public may be invited to attend any regular or special meeting of this organization if approved by a majority vote at any previous meeting with a quorum present.

Article Eight: Services
Besides endeavoring at all times to be of service to Keystone Academy and its students by upholding high standards of honesty and good citizenship, this chapter of The National Beta Club shall—after consultation with and upon the approval of the executive head of the school—undertake some worthwhile service project, as designated in the by-laws appended herein below.Article Nine: Amending the ConstitutionThe Constitution of this organization may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the membership at any meeting where a quorum is present; provided that notice of the proposed amendment has been given at a previous meeting.