NHS Officer Application Instructions
Make sure to read over the instructions carefully before you begin completing the application.
Below is a list of officer positions available for the 2016-2017 school year. You can only apply to the officer positions that align to your classification (incoming junior or incoming senior). Make sure to read the brief description of each office before you decide which one you want to apply for. You can handwrite or type your application, and you need to rank the top three positions that you would be willing to serve as an officer. Turning in this application is an acknowledgement that you will accept whatever positon you are selected for. After the application deadline, we will move to the interview phase. You will receive notification of your interview time by letter. If you have any questions, please come speak to the sponsors.
Thanks for your interest in being a 2016-2017 National Honor Society officer at Atascocita High School!
Senior Positions:
§ President – The president’s job is to oversee, direct, organize, and represent the Chapter in a professional manner. The president also leads general meetings and officer meetings, manages the various events and activities of the Chapter, and runs the leadership email account for the Chapter.
§ Service Vice President – The service vice president oversees all the service projects for the Chapter, including notifying members of opportunities and interacting professionally with parties inside and outside of the school who request volunteers of the Chapter. The service vice president also runs the service email account and approves all non-NHS events.
§ Senior Class Secretary – The senior class secretary will keep track of member attendance, both for general meetings and NHS events for the class of 2017. In addition, it is the responsibility of this officer to keep track of all points for senior class members. Finally, the senior class secretary will keep meeting minutes for all officer meetings. The senior and junior class secretaries will be working closely together to make sure they are tracking points and attendance the same way.
§ Member Relations Officer – The member relations officer will be the first line of communication for member concerns. This person is the liaison between the NHS officers/sponsors and the membership. The member relations officer is also our official NHS delegate on the ICC (Inter Club Council) here at AHS.
§ Spring Events Coordinator – The spring events coordinator is responsible for planning and executing new member induction and banquet, as well as any social events in the spring.
Junior Positions:
§ Junior Class Secretary - The junior class secretary will keep track of member attendance, both for general meetings and NHS events for the class of 2018. In addition, it is the responsibility of this officer to keep track of all points for junior class members. The senior and junior class secretaries will be working closely together to make sure they are tracking points and attendance the same way.
§ Treasurer – The treasurer will help coordinate fundraising throughout the year, inform the membership about where our money is going, and inventory any purchases made by the organization.
§ Publicist – The publicist is in charge of our NHS Twitter account, as well as any other social media accounts used by the organization. The publicist is also responsible for consistently attending NHS events in order to collect photos throughout the year that will be used in the end-of-the-year slideshow.
§ Fall Events Coordinator - The fall events coordinator is responsible for planning and executing Butt-Numb-a-Thon and Hope for the Holidays, as well as any member social events in the fall.
National Honor Society Officer Application
Atascocita High School Chapter
Name : ______Grade: ______Student ID: ______
Please consider me for the following positions (Rank your top three positions from 1 to 3):
_____ President _____ Service Vice President _____ Senior Class Secretary
_____ Junior Class Secretary _____ Treasurer _____ Publicist
_____ Member Relations
_____ Fall Events Coordinator _____ Spring Events Coordinator
List all school and community organizations that you are currently involved in or plan to take part in next year:
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List any offices held or other specific duties you are responsible for in these organizations:
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Do you currently have a job? ______If yes, where and how many hours a week do you work? If no, do you plan on getting one next school year? ______
Were you in NHS last year? ______If yes, were you at any time on probation? ______
Why do you want to serve as an officer in the National Honor Society?
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What talents and abilities do you possess that would benefit National Honor Society?
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National Honor Society is founded on four pillars of excellence: scholarship, leadership, character, and service. In your opinion, which of the pillars is your greatest strength, and which is your greatest weakness? Explain your answer with examples from your own life.
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Share your vision for the Atascocita High School Chapter of the National Honor Society for the 2016-2017 school year, and describe how you would contribute to that vision.
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Please read and sign below:
Being a National Honor Society officer is a greater commitment than just being an active chapter member. Your attendance is expected at all general meetings and NHS-sponsored activities unless you are absent from school or have made responsible arrangements with the sponsors prior to the meeting or activity. Additional officer meetings are also held every other week. Consistent absences from general meetings and/or officer meetings may result in point penalties or dismissal from office. You will be expected to carry out your responsibilities to the best of your abilities and without constant reminders at each activity.
I am willing to serve as a National Honor Society officer for the 2016-2017 school year.
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Student Signature Date
I will support my son/daughter in his/her responsibilities as an NHS officer for the 2016-2017 school year.
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Parent Signature Date