Myrtle Beach!

I've just returned home from the 28th Annual National Beta Club Convention in Myrtle Beach the happiest girl in the world! If anyone ever doubted the strength and loyalty of Missouri Betas, the 541 students from 22 clubs that traveled halfway across the country put their doubts to rest.

You guys were amazing!! After talking to Betas from various clubs after state, I knew there were a lot of people planning on making the trek to South Carolina, but 541? I was blown away and so proud to stand up with all of you when our state flag marched in.

With your help, I was elected the National Beta President for the next year! Thank you all for wearing my shirts, cheering my skit and just walking up and saying hi while I was campaigning. It was a stressful few days, but so much fun at the same time! I can't tell you how much I appreciate it.

I've got to take a second to thank my club specifically. The Malden Betas really pulled out all the stops for me; they worked so hard practicing my skit and helping me campaign before sessions. They made this whole process easier for me and a lot more fun!

This was the first time I had the chance to meet the other incoming state officers; we might have been running against one another, but you never would've known it! We all got along so well and had fun spending time with each other. I can't wait till Broyhill so we can all see each other again!
[Above is a picture of the new National Officers (Chris Bowman, Mallory Richard and I), Mama Anderson (the National Sponsor) and Ken Cline (Executive Director). Here's a link to my speech and skit on YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDExK6BaPTY]

I hope everyone that went had a great time in Myrtle Beach! Thanks again...so so much! Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Samantha Green