The Pendleton School Chapter

National Honor Society

Meeting Minutes

February 26, 2009

 

The meeting was opened by the president at 12:00

 

Mr. Blaweiss (one of our college counselors) was a guest speaker.  He emphasized the following:

·        Membership in organizations like NHS is very important

·        Volunteer service hours are becoming increasing important

·        Many universities no longer use SAT scores

·        Campus participation and your essay are critical

 

Meetings and communication

·        A schedule for the year is posted on the school web in Mr. Busch’s folder

·        Minutes and announcements are found there also

·        E-mails of interest are sent to parents and students using the address held by the administration

·        Parents are encouraged to forward news to students

 

Group service project

·        We have been invited to become athlete assistants at the Special Olympics

o       Saturday March 7 at Bayshore High School (across the street)

o       10:30 until about 2:00

o       Meet at Mr. Busch’s room at 10:15

o       Wear a Pendlenton shirt

o       We will be introduced as a NHS group

o       Service hours will be awarded

 

Individual service project

·        We will begin tutoring middle school students in the evenings at directed learning

·        See Mr. Busch for details and a schedule

·        Service hours will be awarded

 

Dues for the year are $10 due to Mr. Busch by March 6

 

The next meeting will be March 26

 

The meeting was closed at 12:25 by the president