meeting procedures

[ANITA CASEY]

HEY Y'ALL
I AM NEW AND I NEED SOME HELP. WHERE CAN I GET HELP ON HOW LONG A PROGRAM HAS TO BE. WHEN YOU HAVE TO WEAR A DRESS. AND ALL THE OTHER IMPORTANT RULES.

THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR HELP.
ANITA CASEY
awcasey@charter.net

[DebbieRoberts]

Hello Anita,

You can find the answers to your questions in the "The Book Of Beta Sigma Phi", which you should have received when you received your pledge ritual. If you do not have one, you can purchase one from the Beta Sigma Phi Gift Shop, their ph # is 800-821-3989.

According to this book you should allow approx 30-45 min for the business meeting and 30-45 minutes for the program; however, I have read somewhere else (and I dont know where) that the program should only be 15-30 minutes. I think it is just up to the chapter.

As far as dress is concerned (we are a career chapter and are more relaxed in our rules) but I believe the only time that you are required to "dress up" is during rituals, installation of officers, founder's day and when ever your chapter has a special occasion.
Again, this is up to the chapter. Some chapters have formal dress for rituals, others wear "church" clothes, while others don't dress up at all.

I hope that this info has helped you.

[erica812]

Welcome, Anita!
It's great to have another knew Beta on our board. Tell us about your chapter. Where are you located?

Erica

[bsp-mich24]

Hi Anita,

Welcome aboard to GC and BSP Forum.

Michelle

p.s. More Betas & prospectives by the month yeah...!!

[lwing]

Hi, many of your questions would be decision of the chapter. Like when to wear a dress. Most chapters are pretty casual for meeting and ask for a dress or dressy outfit for Rituals to show respect for those receiving their Ritual. Chapter meetings should last about 30 minutes, because they aren't the fun part. With good organization this can happen easily. Programs should be at least 30 minutes including discussion. But any questions you have, International can answer. You can call, write or e-mail. You can e-mail me, Laura at laura@betasigmaphi.org or your division chairman at service@betasigmaphi.org. We are here to help you, that's our only job so please use us.