National Beta
Brittany Yerkes currently serves as the Membership Marketing Coordinator at National Beta since January 2018, overseeing the membership and alumni program, developing strategies for membership acquisition and retention, and ensuring excellent customer service. Prior experience includes roles as an Event Coordinator at Hollywood's Productions, Inc., where event management and client relations were key responsibilities, as well as a Pricing Analyst at Lancaster, handling pricing strategies and promotional materials. Brittany has also worked as a Compliance Analyst at Revman International, Logistics Coordinator at American Zinc Recycling Corp., and Promotions Assistant at iHeartMedia, showcasing a diverse skill set in logistics, compliance, event planning, and marketing. Educational qualifications include a Master of Business Administration in Management and Leadership from Southern Wesleyan University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from the University of South Carolina Upstate.
National Beta
Between Junior Beta (grades 4-8) and Senior Beta (grades 9-12), National Beta has helped nearly seven million students learn how to make a life for themselves—and, since 1991, it has awarded over $5 million in scholarships. There are now more than 500,000 active members and more than 8,750 clubs nationally and internationally. It has become the nation's largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization. Although there are some universal requirements, each chapter has its own criteria for selection. Junior Beta is divided into two divisions: Division I includes grades 4-5 and Division II includes grades 6-8. Senior Beta includes grades 9-12. Regardless of division, though, members adhere to the Beta mission and learn to embrace and embody its four pillars. Beta’s mission originated with Dr. John W. Harris, a professor at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina, who founded the organization in 1934. Over 80 years have passed, but his vision and Beta’s mission has remained the same. And most everyone who has been fortunate enough to be called a Beta has embraced those ideals and applied them to their own lives. From U.S. President Bill Clinton to current professional basketball player Kevin Durant, Beta members continue to lead long after their high school days are behind them. Our Mission Statement: To promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, service and leadership among elementary and secondary school students. Our 4 pillars: ACHIEVEMENT - Recognizing and honoring high academic achievement CHARACTER - Preparing young people for life and empowering them to be successful LEADERSHIP - Developing the leaders of tomorrow SERVICE - Demonstrating our motto: Let Us Lead by Serving Others