History of the National Beta Club
The National Beta Club, created in 1934, has become the nation's largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization. We are committed to recognizing and promoting high academic achievement, rewarding and nurturing worthy characters, fostering leadership skills and encouraging service to others.
The National Beta Club has worked with over six million young people in grades 4-5 (Elementary Beta Club), 6-8 (Junior Beta Club) and grades 9-12 (Senior Beta Club). There are now more than 420,000 active members and more than 8,000 clubs nationally and internationally.
Mission Statement
The purpose of the National Beta Club shall be to promote the ideals of character, service and leadership among elementary and secondary school students, to reward meritorious achievement and to encourage and assist students in continuing their education after high school.
Vision Statement
The National Beta Club, a student-centered organization, continually develops and nurtures individuals by providing opportunities and experiences, enabling them to demonstrate the ideals of character, achievement, service and leadership in a global community.
Beta Pledge
I hereby declare that I shall always strive to be honest and truthful at all times, to maintain a creditable scholastic record; to be of service to my teachers and fellowmen; to conduct myself in an ethical and moral manner; to reflect credit upon my school and community.