Beta  Gamma  Sigma  Presents  

A  Planning  Guide  for  

Chapter  Ceremonies  

Beta  Gamma  Sigma  is  the  international  honor  society  serving  business  programs  accredited  by  AACSB  International  -­‐  The  Association  to  Advance  Collegiate  Schools  of  Business.  Membership  in  Beta  Gamma  Sigma  is  the  highest  recognition  a  business  student  anywhere  in  the  world  can  receive  in  a  business  program  accredited  by  AACSB  International.  

A  recognition  ceremony  that  will  be  remembered.  

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Table  of  Contents  SAMPLE  RECOGNITION  CEREMONIES     FORMAL  RECOGNITION  CEREMONY  –  US  CHAPTERS………………………………………….2  

  FORMAL  RECOGNITION  CEREMONY  –  OUTSIDE  OF  US  CHAPTERS………………………….3  

  CONDENSED/INFORMAL  RECOGNITION  CEREMONY  –  US  CHAPTERS………………………4  

  CONDENSED/INFORMAL  RECOGNITION  CEREMONY  –  OUTSIDE  OF  US  CHAPTERS..……5  

   

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FORMAL  RECOGNITION  CEREMONY  –  US  CHAPTERS  1. Ushers  greet  arriving  guests  with  programs  and  direct  them  to  the  appropriate  seating  area.  2. Soft  background  music  plays  as  these  guests  are  seated  by  ushers  and  continues  during  the  

processional  of  new  members,  special  guests  and  faculty.  3. Processional  and  seating  of  new  members.  4. Processional  of  guest  speakers,  faculty,  and  administrators.  5. Processional  of  the  selected  chapter  officers  conducting  the  recognition  ceremony  are  led  by  the  

Chapter  President.  6. Welcome  is  extended  by  the  Chapter  President.  They  should  briefly  state  the  mission  of  Beta  

Gamma  Sigma  and  the  purpose  of  the  recognition  ceremony,  then  introduce  chapter  officers  at  the  head  of  the  table  to  the  guests.  

a. Welcome:      b. Mission:  The  Mission  of  the  International  Honor  Society  Beta  Gamma  Sigma  is  to  

encourage  and  honor  academic  achievement  in  the  study  of  business,  to  cultivate  and  celebrate  leadership  and  professional  excellence,  to  advance  the  values  of  the  Society,  and  to  serve  its  lifelong  members.  

7. The  chapter  officers  should  read  the  objectives  a. Encourage  and  honor  academic  achievement  by  students  of  business  and  management  

through  chapters  in  business  programs  accredited  by  AACSB  International  b. Develop  Beta  Gamma  Sigma  members  as  student  and  professional  leaders,  and  

celebrate  continuing  leadership  and  excellence  c. Foster  in  Beta  Gamma  Sigma  members  an  enduring  commitment  to  the  founding  

principles  and  values  of  the  Society:  honor  and  integrity,  pursuit  of  wisdom,  earnestness,  and  service  

d. Connect  Beta  Gamma  Sigma  student  and  alumni  members  to  each  other  and  to  opportunities  in  their  professional  lives  

8. Presentation  of  slide  show  including  pictures  of  the  chapter’s  activities  and  service  projects  to  reflect  on  the  chapter’s  history  at  your  respective  university.  

9. Introduction  of  the  guest  speaker  and  their  speech/presentation.  10. The  Beta  Gamma  Sigma  Ritual  begins,  as  soft  background  music  is  being  played.  Please  consult  

the  FORMAL  RITUAL  –  US  CHAPTERS.  11. Chapter  President  closes  the  ceremony  and  thanks  everyone  for  attending.    12. At  this  time,  all  chapter  officers  should  blow  out  the  candles  to  signify  the  conclusion  of  the  Beta  

Gamma  Sigma  Ritual.    13. Soft  background  music  is  played  as  the  recessional  of  the  chapter  officers,  faculty  and  

administrators,  guest  speaker,  and  new  members  takes  place.  It  is  highly  recommended  that  a  brief  reception  follow.  

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FORMAL  RECOGNITION  CEREMONY  –  OUTSIDE  OF  US  CHAPTERS  

1. Ushers  greet  arriving  guests  with  programs  and  direct  them  to  the  appropriate  seating  area.  2. Soft  background  music  plays  as  these  guests  are  seated  by  ushers  and  continues  during  the  

processional  of  new  members,  special  guests  and  faculty.  3. Processional  and  seating  of  new  members.  4. Processional  of  guest  speakers,  faculty,  and  administrators.  5. Processional  of  the  selected  chapter  officers  conducting  the  recognition  ceremony  are  led  by  the  

Chapter  President.  6. Welcome  is  extended  by  the  Chapter  President.  They  should  briefly  state  the  mission  of  Beta  

Gamma  Sigma  and  the  purpose  of  the  recognition  ceremony,  then  introduce  chapter  officers  at  the  head  of  the  table  to  the  guests.  

a. Welcome:      b. Mission:  The  Mission  of  the  International  Honor  Society  Beta  Gamma  Sigma  is  to  

encourage  and  honor  academic  achievement  in  the  study  of  business,  to  cultivate  and  celebrate  leadership  and  professional  excellence,  to  advance  the  values  of  the  Society,  and  to  serve  its  lifelong  members.  

7. The  chapter  officers  should  read  the  objectives  a. Encourage  and  honor  academic  achievement  by  students  of  business  and  management  

through  chapters  in  business  programs  accredited  by  AACSB  International  b. Develop  Beta  Gamma  Sigma  members  as  student  and  professional  leaders,  and  

celebrate  continuing  leadership  and  excellence  c. Foster  in  Beta  Gamma  Sigma  members  an  enduring  commitment  to  the  founding  

principles  and  values  of  the  Society:  honor  and  integrity,  pursuit  of  wisdom,  earnestness,  and  service  

d. Connect  Beta  Gamma  Sigma  student  and  alumni  members  to  each  other  and  to  opportunities  in  their  professional  lives  

8. Presentation  of  slide  show  including  about  the  history  of  the  Institution  and  its  School  of  Business.  

9. Introduction  of  the  guest  speaker  and  their  speech/presentation.  10. The  Beta  Gamma  Sigma  Ritual  begins,  as  soft  background  music  is  being  played.  Please  consult  

the  FORMAL  RITUAL  –  OUTSIDE  OF  US  CHAPTERS.  11. Chapter  President  closes  the  ceremony  and  thanks  everyone  for  attending.    12. Soft  background  music  is  played  as  the  recessional  of  the  chapter  officers,  faculty  and  

administrators,  guest  speaker,  and  new  members  takes  place.  It  is  highly  recommended  that  a  brief  reception  follow.  

   

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CONDENSED/  INFORMAL  RECOGNITION  CEREMONY  –  US  CHAPTERS  1. Ushers  greet  arriving  guests  with  programs  and  direct  them  to  the  appropriate  seating  area.  2. Soft  background  music  plays  as  these  guests  are  seated  by  ushers  and  continues  until  all  new  

members,  special  guests,  and  faculty  are  seated.  3. Welcome  is  extended  by  the  Chapter  President.  They  should  briefly  state  the  mission  of  Beta  

Gamma  Sigma  and  the  purpose  of  the  recognition  ceremony,  then  introduce  chapter  officers  at  the  head  of  the  table  to  the  guests.  

a. Welcome:    Please  see  Guideline  for  Installing  Officers  b. Mission:  The  Mission  of  the  International  Honor  Society  Beta  Gamma  Sigma  is  to  

encourage  and  honor  academic  achievement  in  the  study  of  business,  to  cultivate  and  celebrate  leadership  and  professional  excellence,  to  advance  the  values  of  the  Society,  and  to  serve  its  lifelong  members.  

4. Optional:  Introduction  of  the  guest  speaker  and  their  speech/presentation.  5. The  Beta  Gamma  Sigma  Ritual  begins,  as  soft  background  music  is  being  played.  Please  consult  

the  CONDENSED  RITUAL  –  US  CHAPTERS.  6. Soft  background  music  is  played  as  the  recessional  of  the  chapter  officers,  faculty  and  

administrators,  guest  speaker,  and  new  members  takes  place.  It  is  highly  recommended  that  a  brief  reception  follow.  

   

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CONDENSED/INFORMAL  RECOGNITION  CEREMONY  –  OUTSIDE  OF  US  CHAPTERS  

1. Ushers  greet  arriving  guests  with  programs  and  direct  them  to  the  appropriate  seating  area.  2. Soft  background  music  plays  as  these  guests  are  seated  by  ushers  and  continues  until  all  new  

members,  special  guests,  and  faculty  are  seated.  3. Welcome  is  extended  by  the  Chapter  President.  They  should  briefly  state  the  mission  of  Beta  

Gamma  Sigma  and  the  purpose  of  the  recognition  ceremony,  then  introduce  chapter  officers  at  the  head  of  the  table  to  the  guests.  

e. Welcome:    Please  see  Guideline  for  Installing  Officers  f. Mission:  The  Mission  of  the  International  Honor  Society  Beta  Gamma  Sigma  is  to  

encourage  and  honor  academic  achievement  in  the  study  of  business,  to  cultivate  and  celebrate  leadership  and  professional  excellence,  to  advance  the  values  of  the  Society,  and  to  serve  its  lifelong  members.  

4. Optional:  Presentation  of  slide  show  showcasing  the  chapters/initiatives  of  Beta  Gamma  Sigma  worldwide.  

5. The  Beta  Gamma  Sigma  Ritual  begins,  as  soft  background  music  is  being  played.  Please  consult  the  CONDENSED  RITUAL  –  OUTSIDE  OF  US  CHAPTERS.  

6. Soft  background  music  is  played  as  the  recessional  of  the  chapter  officers,  faculty  and  administrators,  guest  speaker,  and  new  members  takes  place.  It  is  highly  recommended  that  a  brief  reception  follow.