National Junior Honor Society Monument Chapter What is

National Junior Honor Society Monument Chapter

What is it? �A national organization for scholars � The purpose of the NJHS is “to create enthusiasm for Scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render Service, to promote Leadership, to develop Character, and to encourage Citizenship”. � NJHS is a service organization that encourages students to make a difference in the world around them.

What are the requirements? � Membership will involve attending an induction ceremony (January ) attending monthly meetings maintaining your GPA organizing and participating in service projects (at least ten hours of volunteer service is required) ◦ being a leader through example at F 8/9 ◦ ◦ ◦ We are requesting $10. 00 in dues.

Volunteer Hours � Volunteer service to school, community, world � The ten hours required before May 14. � The hours include any service organizations, church groups, volunteer work you do. � You will need a verification form for your hours � You also need to participate in the Monument NJHS service learning projects (this counts towards your hours).

� We Important Dates (Put these in your phone) meet in the library on the first Wednesday of most months: ◦ ◦ ◦ December 4 th January 15 th February 19 th March 5 th April 9 th and a lunch for our last meeting on May 7 th. � January 29 th: Practice for Induction Ceremony � January 30: Induction on 6: 30 PM in the Cafeteria � May 14 th — SERVICE HOURS DUE

Service Learning � 10 hours are required by May 14 th � Complete the service form—found on our website OR in Mrs. Stabolepszy’s office

Dues � We are asking for $10. 00 in dues. � If you can’t afford the dues, you can apply for a scholarship. � Dues goes towards the induction ceremony and supplies. � Dues are due at the January 15 th meeting.

Induction Ceremony � January 30 th ◦ 6: 30 - 8: 00 PM ◦ Requirement of NJHS ◦ Sign up to help set up (it’s good for service hours!)