nationalbetaboardreportsummer2019

SCHOLARSHIP
The most impactful change to the scholarship application was to remove the fee to apply. In addition to multiple minor edits and
changes, the scoring algorithm also underwent performance improvements. The performance improvements were necessary due to the
great increase in applicants this year.
SERVICE HOURS TRACKER
At the direction of marketing, we created a visually appealing service hours tracker. We made numerous improvements to the service
hours entry form to support the new tiered service hours marketing campaign.
ELEMENTARY CONVENTION REGISTRATION
As sometimes happens, projects appear that were not planned for and must be implemented quickly. This project fits into that category.
While it may sound like a straight forward project, it was complex. The complexity arose from the uniqueness of the requirements.
Our whole system keys off whether a club is a Junior or Senior club. Now, for certain states, LA, GA and others to come, we will offer a
different type of registration ONLY for convention. Given the time constraints, we implemented a solution that works but is not the best
user experience nor design. As such we have added to our technical debt that must be repaid by spending the time to redo this project.
DISTRICT DAYS REGISTRATION
District days registration had similar unique requirements in that it was only for LA Junior clubs. Again, due to time constraints this
project was completed without the optimal solution in place. This registration application was only piloted in several LA districts, so the
impact is not as wide spread. After this year's pilot, we have already begun working on next year's district days registration. We have
met with representatives from LA to gather requirements to make this a fully functioning registration process.
SPONSOR LOGIN AND SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS
Improvements were made this year to how sponsors change/reset passwords. We also made several security enhancements to our
backend database and sponsors website.
I am dedicated to using technology to further enhance the benefits of National Beta Club to our members, sponsors, board and staff. I
look forward to serving the Board of Directors and the national staff in any way possible.
UT PROSIM
Jay Moore
CIO
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