nationalbetaboardreportsummer2019

The National Beta Club Board of Directors meeting was called to order October 19, 2018 at 8:15 AM in Nashville, Tennessee.
Motion was made by Mr. Dennis Campbell and seconded by Ms. Donna Wear to go into Executive Session.
Mr. Clarke Scott called the Board Meeting to order at 9:50 AM after a break.
Mr. Jerry Newton made a motion to pay Employee A and B for unused sick days. Dr. Ken Dinkins seconded the motion. The motion passed
11 Yes/6 No
Mr. John Posey, Finance Director, explained why the 1099 was sent at the end of the year. The Board asked John to send state fund
balances to each of them.
Committee chairs gave reports from staff.
MARKETING - MR. MARK CONLEY
Mr. Conley referred to page 45 in the Board Report concerning the marketing department. He discussed the social media campaign used to
promote involvement for clubs.
CONVENTION/LEADERSHIP – DR. RITA CARTER
Dr. Carter stated that she spoke to Laura Lewis concerning Leadership Summits. The addition of the Officer Training at the summits has
assisted new and more established clubs, to gain knowledge for the club officers.
Also discussed was the addition of Elementary Conventions in Georgia and Louisiana. Kentucky and Tennessee will add Elementary Sessions
at the Junior Conventions.
One of her questions to the National Office was the look at Nationals. Bobby Hart announced that Dr. Hager will now be the voice of Beta.
MERCHANDISE – MR. JERRY NEWTON
Mr. Newton stated that Mandy Blanton, Merchandise Director, has asked students to submit designs for items to be sold in the Beta Shop.
TECHNOLOGY
Brendan LeMarche is working with Jay in programing. Jay is cross training Brendan throughout the entire technology department.
The National Growth Awards at the National Convention will no longer be presented. The club growth recognition will continue at the state
conventions.
Wednesday, October 24, 2018 the Board of Directors will have a conference call to finalize pending matters.
The fall 2019 Board of Directors’ Meeting will be in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The Board requested that all staff be available.
The 2018 Board of Directors’ Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee was adjourned on October 19, 2018.
Respectfully Submitted,
_______________________________________________ October 19, 2018
Mr. Clarke Scott
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Chair of the Board
_______________________________________________ October 19, 2018
Bobby Hart
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Executive Director, CEO