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Gamma Beta Phi
Louisiana State
University
September 23, 2015
Second Annual Meeting
Becca Martin (Peer Adviser)
From the Academic Programs Abroad Office!
Email [email protected] with any questions!
Gamma Beta Phi
The name of the organization is derived from the initial letters of the three Greek words for education, life, and friendship.
It signifies that education and friendship constitute the basis of a full and happy life.
The motto of Gamma Beta Phi is Progressus per Eruditioneum (Progress through education).
Officers for the 2015-2016 School Year
President – Katy Murray
Vice President – Stephen Parker
Treasurer – Lauryn DesChamps
Secretary – Marielle Morgan
Social Chair – Brea Manuel
Historian – Bethany Sarabia
Coffee with Campus Life
Tuesday September 29, 2015
9:30 am - 11 am in LSU student Union 256
Free coffee, pastries, and information about Campus Life and events
Membership Dues
$15 local dues are due to Lauryn by the end of the 3rd meeting (October 6th)
NEW! National dues are only required by new members!
Fundraising Event
We’re waiting on Cane’s to get back with us to confirm the date
A portion of all the sales will go to GBP by mentioning GBP upon purchase.
Soooo, the more you spend, the more we get!
2016 National Convention!!!
National Convention will be February 26-27, 2016, at The University of Mississippi's campus (Oxford, MS).
The official convention hotel will be the Inn at Ole Miss, and room rates are $109/nt+tax for a standard room and $129/nt+tax for a deluxe room Let us know via email if you are interested in attending! That way we can gauge
cost!
Digital Job Fair
For the first time, Gamma Beta Phi will be hosting a Digital Job Fair
The Job Fair is set for October 15, 2015, tentatively
Make sure your resumes are in before October @ http://www.gammabetaphi.org/students/!
How to Maintain Active Status
Attend at least 3 meetings per semester
If you are unable to attend a meeting due to class, email us at [email protected] or see us after the meeting
Attend 1 social event per semester
Attend 1 fundraising event per semester OR bring in $10 (in addition to Membership Dues) to a meeting before the end of the semester
Complete 5 hours of community service
Turn in a completed Points Sheet (with attached GBP Community Service Documentation forms) by the last meeting
Find us Online!
Go like us on Facebook at Gamma Beta Phi, LSU
Follow us on Twitter @GBPLSU
Our website is gbplsu.weebly.com
We also have a Gamma Beta Phi LSU page…we will add you if you give us the email!
Things you be able to find on it:
All of our meeting dates, times, and locations
Our upcoming social and fundraising events
A list of service opportunities you can attend to get your points!
The past meeting PowerPoints
Fall 2015 MeetingsAll meetings will be at 7PM in Coates 228 Wednesday, September 23
Tuesday, October 6
Local dues are due!
Wednesday, October 21
Halloween Social
Tuesday, November 3
Wednesday, November 18
Point sheets and service hours are due!
Upcoming Service Events
BREC-A-Boo:
Thursday and Friday, October 8th and 9th at Greenwood Park
13350 Hwy. 19, Baker, LA
Contact Monica Dugas at 225-272-9200 ext. 446
Sign-Up THIS FRIDAY!!!
Since service hours are a requirement for membership, we would like to have a group service day this semester
If you have any suggestions send us an email at [email protected]
Attendance is encouraged, but not required
Organization and date TBA
Ongoing Service
If you cannot attend the group service event, some other suggestions for obtaining your service hours include, but are not limited to: Baton Rouge General Hospital
Ochsner Hospital
Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center
Hospice of Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge Food Bank
St. Vincent de Paul (dining, shelters, thrift store, pharmacy, council office)
“To Highland with Love” – Reading Friends
Requirements
If you are active for 75% of your semesters enrolled as a member in Gamma Beta Phi then you be able to apply for your grad cords and letter of recommendation
Special status: One semester guaranteed off and two will be reviewed by executive
If you are on probation for more than 2 semesters then you will not be eligible for grad cords
Points Competition!
The member with the most points at the end of the semester will win a prize!
WAYS TO EARN POINTS
Membership meetings and social events (beyond the participation requirements)
Bringing a non-GBP friend to a service event
Wearing GBP t-shirt to meeting= ½ pt.
+1 Social event beyond 1st required = 1pt.
5 hours of community service = 1 point (limited to a certain amount not yet determined)
Wear Halloween costume to Oct. 21st meeting
Listen for announcements for opportunities to earn extra points throughout the semester!
Contact Information
Email:
On the website there will be a contact sheet along with a list of specific questions you might have and who to direct those questions to.
Email Problems?
If you or someone you know is not receiving emails then please talk to Marielle Morgan after the meeting!
