BoardReportFall2019
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Beta Creed- Bobby provided an explanation about the Beta Creed and that it needed to be updated. Now the creed has<br />
been given updated verbiage and is a little more modern.<br />
Motion- That the Beta Creed be accepted as presented by Bobby Hart.<br />
Made by: Mr. Mark Conley, Seconded by Mr. Troy Hickey<br />
Motion carried 17 Yes/No 0.<br />
Brand/Logo Bobby Hart presented the rationale for updating the current Beta Logo. The new logo and branding of the<br />
Beta Club on page 19 will provide a more prestigious look and more consistent.<br />
Bobby provided the proofs of the new look for the board to view.<br />
Motion- To accept the Beta Logo and Branding as presented by Bobby Hart.<br />
Made by Troy Hicke , Seconded by Mark Conley<br />
Motion carried 17 Yes/No 0.<br />
Scholarship-pg. 80. Bobby provided an explanation to changes with the Beta Scholarships and why they are necessary.<br />
There will be a plan to announce the semi-finalist list to get $1000, and then announce the top 100 students who will move<br />
on to the next phase with the possibility of winning the bigger scholarship awards.<br />
Motion-To accept the Scholarship proposal ( to change the phases) as presented by Bobby Hart.<br />
Made by Mr. Glenn Barger, Seconded by Dr. Sabrina Runyon<br />
Motion carried 17 Yes/No 0.<br />
Merit Proposal to Scholarship Section—Bobby provided an explanation as to why this change was necessary. This change<br />
is based on the size of the state. There would be a minimum of one winner from each state, and two winners for the outlier<br />
states. The additional winners would be based on the merit and number of students within the state. This does not change<br />
the state awarding of scholarships. Bobby said we will evaluate this method year by year.<br />
Motion- To accept the Merit proposal as presented by Bobby Hart.<br />
Made by Dr. Sabrina Runyon, Seconded by Dr. Tim Hager<br />
Motion carried 14 Yes/No 3.<br />
Hand vote 11 Yes/No 6.<br />
Discussion- Dr. Dinkins and Mr. Barger brought up concerns and needed further clarification. Bobby Hart provided further<br />
clarification to alleviate concerns. Dr. Keith Leger wanted a little better understanding of the rubric with this proposal<br />
and weighted scale. Bobby stated that we are using the same rubric that the ISTS organization used prior to our change of<br />
bringing it in house. Brandan LaMarche wrote the program and the code for Beta that was used by the ISTS when it was<br />
outsourced.<br />
Clarke Scott called for a five-minute break. Came back at 4:01pm.<br />
Future Sites<br />
Please get the recommendations to Bobby if your state would like to host the National convention. Nashville, TN, SC, and<br />
GA were good locations. We could have a rotation every 4 years especially with the rate of growth.<br />
Bobby stated that our options are limited for the National Convention. There will be further discussion at the fall board<br />
meeting.<br />
• Fall Board Meeting<br />
October 17-20, 2019, are the Fall Board Meeting dates.<br />
• Infuse Conference<br />
Mr. Hickey reminded the board the INFUSE Conference is one week after the fall board meeting. Mr. Hickey asked for at<br />
least six board members to volunteer to attend the INFUSE conference.<br />
Discussion: This may be to hard to have all Board members at INFUSE on Oct. 23-25, 2019. This will be in Atlanta, GA.<br />
Possible Board Members attending: Leger, Wear, Carter, Dare, Young, Scott, Hickey, Dinkins, Runyon. Dr. Leger inquired<br />
about the possibility to have the Board meeting be every 3 years in Spartanburg. This could be a discussion for the fall<br />
board meeting.<br />
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