October Activities

By now everyone should have received an email from Jessica (the secretary) regarding the planned October activities.

Shakespeare Tavern's "Macbeth" - 10 points

• October 14th at 5:15pm (play starts at 6:30, we are having dinner beforehand)
• $12 for students, $17 for adults (plus money for dinner and $4 for parking)
• Students will find their own ride or carpool
• Each member is welcome to bring a guest (NG student only) and/or their parent(s)
• Money and permission form due no later than Oct. 8th to Mrs. Olsen in Room 614
• RSVP Sign-up in T-10 with Mrs. Lusher
• Maps and dinner menu can be found at www.shakespearetavern.com

NEHS Induction Ceremony - 10 points (mandatory for new members)

• October 25th at 7:00pm in the Commons Area
• Please dress professionally
• Parents and families welcome
• Practice will be on Oct. 17th at 2:20 (we will meet in T-10)

October Movie Day - 10 points

• October 26th at 2:30-4:30 in Room 614
• We will vote on a movie during our Oct. 3rd meeting
• Sign-up in T-10 if you are coming, and plan to bring a snack to share
• You may bring one guest (NG student only)

~PLEASE REMEMBER THE FUNDRAISER FORMS AND MONEY ARE DUE NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 17th!!! IF YOU WON'T BE ATTENDING THE MEETING, PLEASE TURN THEM IN TO MRS. OLSEN (ROOM 614) BEFORE THEN.~

Review of Meeting 9/19/07

Hello everyone and welcome to NEHS!

Mrs. Olsen and I were really pleased with the turn out yesterday, and are pleased to announce we have just about 60 members in NEHS for the 2007-2008 school year! The deadline for submitting applications and dues was yesterday, so we are all ready to turn in your names to the national organization for induction.

There are two websites that you should visit to familiarize yourself with the organization and what we are trying to do here at North Gwinnett, within our Chapter. These websites are: www.nehs.us and here at, www.ngnehs.blogspot.com.

I know some of you could not make the meeting yesterday, so here is what we covered:

NEHS Meeting Agenda
September 19, 2007
2:30pm in T-10

1. Collect all remaining applications and dues

2. Fall Fundraiser - If you were not at the meeting you need to pick up your packet in T-10
a. Cookie Lee Fine Fashion Jewelry Overview - fundraiser will run from Sept. 19-Oct. 17, bring all order forms to the meeting on Oct. 17th
b. How to take an order
c. Prizes for top sellers - $60 in free jewelry for top seller, $40 for second, $25 for third, and a raffle for a special prize for anyone with a single order over $60

3. Officer Elections
a. Statement of Interest
b. Voting

4. Information on Induction Ceremony
a. Time - October 25th at 7pm
b. Place - Commons Area
c. What to wear - dress/professional wear
d. Practice Times - October 17th at 2:30

5. Information on Point System - If you were not at the meeting you need to pick a sheet up in T-10
a. How many points per year?
b. How can I earn points?
c. Additional activities

6. T-shirt Competition - If you are interested in participating, please pick up a sheet in T-10
a. Rules
b. Must present design during meeting on Oct. 3rd
c. Free t-shirt for winner, or cost divided for a team of winners

7. Announcement of officers for 2007-2008 school year: President: Catherine, VP: Gloria, Secretary: Jessica, Treasurer: Chelsea, Historian: Dianne,
Public Relations: Sven, Activities: Seda

8. Announcement of results of online poll
a. Make sure to visit the website at www.ngnehs.blogspot.com to
vote for the next poll by our next meeting!

9. Next meeting will be October 3rd in T-10 at 2:30pm, in the meantime, sell some jewelry!
a. The minutes from today’s meeting will be emailed to all members and posted to the website.

Also, a reminder to the Executive Board that we will be meeting next Wednesday (9/26) from 2:30-3:00 in T-10. See everyone on October 3rd and make sure to sell jewelry! If you have any questions, please respond to this post. Thanks!!!

NEHS Informational Meeting

Today we held the informational meeting for the National English Honor Society in Mrs. Lusher's trailer. Students filled out applications, and some paid their dues. All dues and applications need to be turned in to Mrs. Lusher (T-10) or Mrs. Olsen (614) by our first official meeting, next Wednesday, September 19. At the next meeting, we will be voting on officers, finding out how to earn points for the year, and hearing about and receiving information about our jewelry fundraiser. Let us know if you have any questions, and feel free to invite lots of friends to come and join us. Be sure to check out our poll and vote for your favorite type of book!

Applications and Information for New and Returning Members is Ready!

All materials have been copied and are ready to be picked up in T-10. These materials will also be distributed at the meeting tomorrow (Wed. 9/12). Remember all monies and applications are due at the meeting on Wed., September 19th!

Welcome!

I would like to extend a warm welcome to all new and existing members to NG's NEHS! Mrs. Olsen and I have tons of fun stuff planned for this year, and can't wait to get started. If you have any questions, please leave a comment or email either of us. Our General Information Meeting will be held Wednesday, September 12th at 2:30 in T-10 (behind the new gym). At that time we will explain the application process for new members and the executive board for existing members. We hope to see you all there!