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Its Objectives

The objectives of "The Gamma Beta Phi Society" as stated in its Constitution are to recognize and encourage excellence in education, to promote the development of leadership ability and character in its members, and to foster, disseminate, and improve education through appropriate service projects.  Each chapter implements these objectives by procedures consonant with local situation and in cooperation with the faculty and administration.

Membership Eligibility

Students invited into membership in "The Gamma Beta Phi Society" must be committed to excellence in education, to good character, and to service.  The student must be enrolled in a program leading to an associate, bachelor, or graduate degree, must have completed at least twelve credit hours of college work and have a scholastic ranking within the top 20% of his/her class.  The student must maintain a scholastic ranking within the top 20% of his/her class.  Graduate students must have completed at least twelve credit hours of graduate work.  Any additional qualifications for membership imposed by the local chapter must be approved by the National Senate.  The Constitution specifies that induction ceremonies will be dignified.

The Benefits of Membership

Recognition and publicity are primary benefits of membership in any honor society.  "The Gamma Beta Phi Society"is not just an honor society, and hence members enjoy, as well, the satisfaction of active participation in meaningful service projects and camaraderie with other honor students.

Tangible benefits of membership include a first-class certificate of membership, two decals, and a copy of the Constitution.  Upon notification from the chapter, graduates in good standing in the chapter receive a small, beautiful seal to affix to their diploma. 

Membership is completely transferable to any other college or university where a chapter exists.  All members are invited to both State and National Conventions each year.  We also have an active Alumni Association.   Jewelry, t-shirts, pennants, etc., are available to all members at the wholesale, bulk cost, plus shipping costs from the national organization.

"The Gamma Beta Phi Society" is a a growing, active, first-class organization.  We have built a national reputation, and you can be justly proud of membership.

Government

"The Gamma Beta Phi Society" is a self-governing organization.  Each Chapter sends delegates to the annual State and National Conventions.  The National Senate, made up of an Advisor and a student from each chapter, is the legal and controlling agency of the organization.

Within the circumference of national policy, each chapter of the Society institutes its own local Bylaws governing matters of operational procedures, regulations, and membership qualifications.

 

Fees, Dues, Assessments

Each prospective member pays a national membership fee of $60.00.  (It is not possible to join only the local or only at the national level.)  Chapter dues are $15.00 per year to be payable to their local treasury.  There are no assessments by National Headquarters upon individual chapters.

Extent of the Organization

Currently, there are approximately 40,000 active student members of "The Gamma Beta Phi Society", and their numbers and commitment to the Society’s ideals continue to grow.