NSCS General Body Meeting

Officers

• Dr. Maria Granic-White- Advisor

• Claudia Reyes- President

• Mariah Blue- Executive President

• Lewis Trujillo- VP Public Relations & Recruitment

• Mayra Rodriguez- VP of Events

• Secretary- Jessica De Lira

• Treasure- Priscilla Torres

• Josie Case- VP PACE

Contact Information

• Claudia Reyes- clr051@shsu.edu (214)636-3806

• Mariah Blue- mdb059@shsu.edu (361)215-8814

• Lewis Trujillo- lmt031@shsu.edu (214)460-3197

• Mayra Rodriguez- mar086@shsu.edu (214)444-4618

• Jessica De Lira- Jed017@shsu.edu (972)876-2294

• Priscilla Torres- pxt007@shsu.edu (214)998-7759

• Josie Case- jtc033@shsu.edu (210)882-9451

• Dr. Maria Granic- White stdmxg27@shsu.edu

What does NSCS do and why should I join?

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars is not your average honors organization. We recognize academic achievement and provide opportunities for members to develop leadership skills. Members positively change their campuses and communities by participating in service activities as they prepare for future endeavors like internships, graduate school, and careers. Along the way, members often make valuable connections with fellow high-achieving students. This involvement can make college a more rewarding experience.

What if my GPA drops below a 3.4?

Since all NSCS members met our academic criteria, we will never revoke someone’s membership. If a student’s GPA were to drop during a challenging semester, we hope the student would use NSCS’ resources to improve future grades. However, a low GPA may affect scholarship eligibility for some of our scholarships, most of which require a GPA of at least 3.4.

What happens when I join?

The national office will send you a confirmation e-mail after your membership confirmation has been processed. About four weeks after we confirm your membership, you’ll receive at your permanent address a membership diploma, information about benefits and a press release for you to share with local media. Additionally, your NSCS chapter officers will contact you by email to let you know about NSCS activities and services on your campus.

What is the press release I received (or will be receiving)?A press release is a written, formal announcement of your membership. We encourage you to distribute the release to your local newspaper, newsletter, or bulletin. Included with the release are instructions for distribution.

Events

• To join the Event Planning Committee, please sign up and speak to Mayra after the meeting

Upcoming Events:

• Induction Ceremony

• Leadership Summit- ScholarCon

• Integrity Week

• Service Month- November

Induction Ceremony- TBA

The Induction Ceremony is a public event in the Fall that formally recognizes NSCS' newest members. New members will receive an NSCS pin, meet their chapter officers, and learn more about opportunities in the chapter. Each Induction Ceremony is different, but many have a Distinguished Member or keynote speaker. Family and guests are welcome to attend the one hour ceremony, and attire is business casual.

Attending the Induction Ceremony is not required, but it’s a great way to meet fellow NSCS members and learn about the advantages of NSCS membership.

How involved do I have to be?

Chapters plan activities like networking events, social gatherings, and community service projects. However, there is no minimum involvement requirement or time commitment for NSCS membership.

Should I put my NSCS membership on a resume? Is it something people are going to recognize?

Yes, we encourage you to list your membership on your resume. NSCS has a nationwide network of partners, including universities, corporations, associations, and nonprofits. NSCS is well recognized among these and many other companies and institutions.

I’m planning to transfer to a different school. What will happen with my membership?Contact the NSCS national office at nscs@nscs.org to transfer your invitation or membership to a different chapter. You can find a list of all of our chapters at http://www.nscs.org/chapters. If you’re an NSCS member who is transferring to a school without an active chapter, you can still access all your national benefits and attend events at a chapter near you.

How to access the portal

• Go to nscs.org

• Put in your login information

Fundraising Ideas….

Celebrating 20 years!

• Q: Founder’s Day? What’s that?

• A: Founder’s Day is the day NSCS was founded, of course! The official date we recognize is April 30th, 1994. Our first chapter was founded at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., but we celebrate all month long because we’re turning 21 and every NSCS chapter is important.

• Q: Great! How are we going to celebrate?

• A: Fabulous question. We’re going to have a competition this year! Each NSCS chapter or member is charged with making a wacky, creative and crazy lasagna recipe! Nothing is off limits…as long as it’s edible! Dessert Lasagna? YES! Pizza lasagna? TOUCHDOWN!

• Q: Sounds fun, but what on earth does lasagna have to do with Founder’s Day?

• A: In 1993 Steve Loflin, our CEO and Founder, worked as the Director of Student Activities at GWU and noticed something was missing: an honor society for first and second year students. At the time, it was just a crazy idea, but Steve was confident it could change and improve the college experience for these students. Steve cleaned out his stove, which was full of papers, files and other very flammable objects and made the most delicious lasagna dinner for the entire group. In keeping with that traditional we celebrate the birth of this great organization. One crazy idea, one gathering of friends around a previously unused stove and hence, NSCS was born.

• Q: Anything else?

• A: Besides the scholarships, community service events, programs, and leadership development opportunities available through your NSCS membership, there will be prizes. Three winners will be given travel vouchers to ScholarCon®!

• Rules:

• 1) Submissions must include at least two pictures of the lasagna and the full recipe2) Submissions must be turned in by midnight on April 30th, 2015

• 3) Submission should be sent to zarin@nscs.org with the subject line “Founder’s Day Recipe”

• 4) But don’t forget to post your pictures and recipes on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! Use #NSCSnation and #21

Shirts

We can do something similar, or if any of y’all will like to design a shirt and we can vote on them.

Questions?!?!

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National Society of Collegiate Scholars- Sam Houston State University

Thanks for coming!