Special Edition

VOL. 1 NO. 1   BETA CLUB CONVENTION   BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA

Vicki Reggie Proclaims Beta Goals

Officer Excellence, Service

Mark Vicki Reggie Platform

"Beta deserves a Secretary. who will be available to travel around the state to participate in Club activities such as in• stallation of officers, ceremonies marking the chartering of a new club and other activities that are undertaken by Beta Clubs across Louisiana."

That is a direct quote from Vicki Reggie, candidate for Secretary, who is campaigning on a platform of excellence in office and service to the members of Beta throughout the state.

"Its the only way I think the office should be operated," Vicki said, "and I pledge that if the convention elects me Secretary that I shall be available for work and assistance to Beta Clubs throughout the state."

Pointing out the need for a close liason between the state officers and the Beta Clubs, Vicki added, "I feel that if the Betas of this state see fit to honor me with this office, I must return that honor by working with them in any venture that will make theirs a better Beta Club."

many wonderful people who take it upon themselves to help me the way they have and I hope that I will always conduct myself in

Beta should be in forefront in matters that affect young people, in the opinion of Vicki Reggie, candidate for Secretary.

"We're in an age of rapid change and the speed with which knowledge is increasing makes it imperative that young people with ability, and that means Beta by any definition," Vicki said "must take positions of leadership in helping learn about and solve the problems that beset society today."

Vicki pointed out that "today there is such a blanket indictment a: ainst everyone under

manner that will reflect credit, pride and honor upon each and every member of Beta, and that's a duty I take very seriously."

ready to get into the work of making this a better world." Vicki concluded, "Frankly, I'm tired of being grouped with America's worse just because I happen to be 16 years old, because, after all, the world of Vietnam, pollution, urban decay and the whole array of problems

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that beset us weren't made by people our age but by those a lot older. We in Beta, I think, need involvement more and more to prove that young people do have the right attitude and ambition to help solve America's problems."

"Being Secretary of Beta is my goal at this convention," Vicki Reggie said last night when interviewed in the lobby of the hotel, "but service to the entire state organization of Beta Clubs is my goal for the year that follows."

The attractive auburn haired Notre Dame High junior left no doubt about her ability to master the situation and be a state leader in Beta. As she talked, she quickly and smoothly took care of about a half dozen details that ranged from deciding where a 12 foot banner proclaiming her candidacy would be placed to thanking a group of newly met friends who were reporting on the progress of her campaign from almost every part of the State.

"I would accept the office of Secretary with humility and sincere appreciation if my fellow Betas honor me with their vote, support and election," she said, "and having the confidence and trust of my friends is one of the most treasured assets that I can ever have."

When asked what she would do as Secretary, Vicki quickly pointed out that "all of the candidates for Secretary are good and fine Betas and each of them could, I am sure, keep good minutes and handle correspondence and other details of the office. After all, when you are a Beta, that automatically

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