Brooklyn Tech BETA Club

Operation Santa Claus is on Thursday, December 15th! We’ll be wrapping Christmas gifts for children around the city. This event is mandatory, so make sure you show up (you don’t want to be losing points)! We know that NHS Induction is also on the same day, but induction is at 6PM and we should be done by then.

We’re still in need for more toys, so please try and donate!  The conditions are the same as those of the last collection (you can get a maximum of 10 points), but with one change: now it’s 2 toys for 5 points.

Toys (2 toys for 5 points, 10 points max)  We prefer new toys. If not, please make sure they are in good condition. You can donate stuffed animals, puzzles, dolls, etc, whatever you think is appropriate for children. Please email us if you’re not sure if your item is appropriate.

Books (2 books for 5 points, 10 points max) In new/good condition. These book should be for anyone newborn to 10 years old.

Clothes/Hats/Scarves/Socks, etc (2 for 5 points, 10 points max) For kids newborn to 10 years old. Please make sure they are in good condition; no stains, rips or tears.

Sign up before giving in the items.  You can get a maximum of 10 points from this collection.  We will be collecting these items on Wednesday, December 14 in 6E4 right after 9th period.

First off, congratulations to all the newly elected chairpersons!  Here they are:

Operation Santa Claus: Michelle Carter, Jenny Gao

Coat/Food Drive: Jiahua Zhu (Judy), Jia Ling Chen

Junior League: Jim Chan, Ferhana Begum

Senior Citizens Prom: Amber Lee, Tiffany Leung, Jia Li Shi (Jolly)

May Events: Yiman Chen, Alex Lam

BETA Induction: Kimberly Huang, Hannah Wilson

These candidates were especially outstanding and soon they will organize their respective events.  Being a chairperson in Beta carries a lot of honor and responsibility as each chairperson has a set of duties and tasks to perform.  Once again, congratulations for this achievement.

Pledge Sheets for Organizations are mandatory. You must raise a minimum of $15 by our January meeting. Members of the organization that raises the most money will get 5 points, and the member who raises the most money will get 10. All of you are also eligible to participate in the Bowl-A-Thon we’ll be holding in January or February!

Thanks to all of you the Thanksgiving drive was a huge success! We collected over 600 items for homeless and abused people supported by Providence House and Kiwanis shelters. Thanks to all of you who also donated items for the Noogieland event! We’ll also be having another can food drive coming up soon, so if you still have more cans to donate feel free to do so!

Our next meeting is Tuesday, January 10th. See you there and have a great December!

Beta members, do you still want a t-shirt?

Chapmann, your treasurer, will be in room 2E2 on Wednesday, November 9th, 10th period until 3:25 to collect Beta dues and money for t-shirts. If you want your t-shirt this is the last day to pay for the t-shirts. If you have any questions feel free to email him at cchen7371@bths.edu!

Hello Beta members!

Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, November 1st. Please make sure you fill out the website consent form, and the parent consent form (which needs to be notarized)! This weekend we sent out our chairperson application, which should be completed by Friday, November 4th. Becoming a chairperson means organizing and taking charge of an entire event, so it’s a great opportunity to exercise your leadership skills! If you have any questions, please contact Ting Zhang.

The club dues are $13 for NEW members (including those accepted in June), and $5 for OLD members.  The club dues are mandatory for everyone and will be collected during the November meeting.  We decided not to make the shirt mandatory, and it is not included in the dues.  The shirt is optional and costs $7.  We apologize for making you do this again, but if you want a shirt, please email betabths@gmail.com with your name and shirt size.

Again, we’d like to apologize for the inconvenience of our first meeting. We assure you our next meeting will be better! Stay tuned for more updates and have a great week

Ready for some Halloween fun?!  Prospect Park volunteers are organizing a free event for children this Saturday, and we will be helping them out!  Our duties will include giving out candy to children and assisting them in games as a part of this Halloween Event.

Date: Saturday, October 29th
Time: 1:15PM – 4:30PM
Location: Meet up at Prospect Park Soutwest & 16th St (Google Map it!)
Directions: Take the F or G to the 15th  Street Subway Station. Walk south along the perimeter of the park along Prospect Park Southwest until 16th St.
Points: 10
Sign up: here

Remember, if you sign up — you must attend the event or points will be deducted.  If you want to cancel your sign up spot, do so at least a day before the event or points will be deducted.  For those coming on Saturday, please dress comfortably and warmly as we don’t want you getting sick. We hope to see you there!

This year’s BETA applications are out!

The application.

Make sure to review all the criteria required for admission before you apply.  Staple all of the necessary documentation, such as the proof of volunteering hours, to the application and submit it to Nikita Zolotykh‘s mailbox in 7C1.  The applications are due October 5, 2011.  No late applications will be accepted.  We’re looking forward to a successful school year!

Congratulations to everyone on being done with the first week of school!

BETA Club will have its first official meeting this Tuesday, on October 18.  It will take place after 9th period in the Teachers’ Cafeteria.  It is mandatory for all members to attend it as we will go over some crucial information and give out membership forms.  If you can’t come, please submit an excuse note in Soumik Barua’s mailbox in 7C1 or you will be penalized.  The Teachers’ Cafeteria is on the 8th floor, on the North side.  In order to get there, you have to take either North-West or North-East staircase.  Please arrive promptly at 3:12 PM.