2012-2013 Membership of Acceptance Survey

As a reminder, each chapter is required to complete and submit the 2012-2013 Survey of Member Acceptance and Chapter Promotional Activities.

This self-reporting mechanism determines if the chapter is named Premier or Exemplary and pre-qualifies chapters for participation in Beta Gamma Sigma's Scholarship Program as well as the Society's Outstanding Chapter and Outstanding Chapter Advisor competitions. Completion of this form in a timely manner also assists the Central Office with planning for chapters for 2013-2014 and onward.

To download the 2012-2013 Survey of Membership Acceptance and Chapter Promotional Activities, go to:
http://www.betagammasigma.org/Forms/membershipacceptance_survey_12and13.doc

Chapters are highly encouraged to complete and submit the survey as you are finalizing chapter activities for the year.

Understanding the BGS Re-Invite Program

For those chapters with ceremonies from July to April, if you are participating in the re-invite program through BGS, please tell your students to expect their re-invites to the Society in mid-May.

If you have not yet followed up about re-inviting students to your university's BGS chapter, please do so no later than
May 3, 2013. Additionally, if you need to attach a local fee on to the standard lifetime membership fee of $65 plus two dollars for shipping, this information also needs to be sent to the BGS Central Office by May 3, 2013.

Last summer, almost 450 students accepted the follow-up invitation to join Beta Gamma Sigma. The students were thankful for the second chance and cited these reasons (among others) for accepting late: they didn’t understand the value of lifetime membership initially; they didn’t have the cash at the time; the mailed invitation went to their parent’s address.

The entire process will be handled electronically between the individual student and the Central Office, including shipment of their certificate and new member materials.  You will be notified of any additional members who join at your school, and they will be included towards Premier or Exemplary chapter status.

Please note: This first wave of re-invites is not applicable to those chapters with induction ceremonies in May and June. For those chapters, please expect to receive your re-invite information later this summer.

Please contact Sarah Bowman at sbowman@betagammasigma.org or by calling the Central Office at (314) 432-5650 if you have additional questions regarding the BGS Re-Invite Program.

Thank you!

2013-2014 Collegiate Chapter Training Seminar

Beta Gamma Sigma offers its collegiate chapter advisors and officers a tremendous opportunity to learn firsthand the best methods for running a BGS collegiate chapter. Discover new processes and best practices, and share ideas with those in your position at other business schools. The BGS Collegiate Chapter Officer Training Seminar is a vital tool for maximizing the effectiveness of chapters. Chapter personnel learn from Central Office staff and one another through this one-day interactive program.

2013 Chapter Training Schedule:

Space is limited, and final registrations need to be made SOON. Find registration forms and more information for the Houston or Atlanta seminars at the Forms and Registrations page on our site.

For more information on these Chapter Training Seminars, please contact Jean Tucker at jtucker@betagammasigma.org.

Register for 2013-2014 Student Leadership Forums

This year, Beta Gamma Sigma will hold Fall 2013 and Winter 2014 Student Leadership Forums. The 2012-2013 Student Leadership Forums were a success, and many of the students had positive responses when the forums ended. Find photos, student comments and more at the SLF page.

Here are some quotes from past participants:

“This experience was nothing short of life changing. It helped me to focus my thoughts, direct my actions, and come to a better realization of myself.”
Sterling Lopez – Truman State University

“The BGS Student Leadership Forum has surpassed my expectations! It’s
amazing to see the changes that come from just three days.”
Stephanie Chan – Susquehanna University


2013-2014 Student Leadership Forum Schedule:

Fall 2013 SLF
Tampa, Florida
November 7-10, 2013

Winter 2014 SLF
San Antonio, Texas
February 6-9, 2014

To register students for one of these upcoming forums, please go here: http://www.betagammasigma.org/Forms/slf1314.pdf

Chapter Billing Questions

Because the BGS Central Office is trying to clear up all billing issues before the end of this spring semester, we encourage chapters that still need to make payments or have questions about billing to please contact Inge Olson at iolson@betagammasigma.org.

Thank you! We greatly appreciate your help in this area.