Most stories will appear in the Forum magazine. Susan Meager has joined the National Office staff as our part-time bookkeeper for the National Foundation. She will handle the merchandise orders along with all donations that are given to the Mortar Board National Foundation. Susan previously worked at the Treasurer s Office at Ohio State University and she will be working to keep the National Office donation records computerized and concise. If your chapter is interested in appointing a liaison, please contact the National Office and the staff will forward your name to the Foundation and the UPC chairs.
Many chapters use nomination forms to aid in evaluating and selecting members.
A sample of typical information included on an nomination form is included in the Officer Handbook. Because selection to Mortar Board is an honor that is given rather than applied for, an application system is unacceptable. It takes time and care to do a thorough job of selecting new members. Your chapter should discuss the Selection by Consensus Method thoroughly and may wish to practice this method by using the sample selection activity. The scholarship requirement, according to Article I, Section 2 of the Mortar Board Bylaws, is the minimum grade point average representing the upper 35 percent of the junior class or a B average, whichever is higher on your campus.