Working Together Creates Change!
Do you have a heart for service and helping others? Then this is the challenge for YOU! This is your chance to step-up and be the Beta Leaders you were meant to be in your school, community and state by addressing a need and presenting a creative way to meet it.
What’s the Challenge?
Don’t miss your chance to work as a club to propose a service project to address a need in your school, community or state. This avenue to serve needs to be a NEW project for your club and one that can truly bring about change and smiles galore. Most importantly, your success will make a difference to those in need. Everything will be done prior to the summit with the naming of the project, branding/logos, timeframe, supplies/money needed, etc. A team of 3-5 members will present the project onsite at the summit in an expo format for the judges. So, think outside the box with marketing and creativity to make this service project one to remember!
How It Works:
- Gather Your Supplies: Each team may use a presentation board, poster board, Chromebook, iPads, paper, markers, pencils, costumes, and handouts to bring your creative vision of a service project to life. This is your chance to propose the project to a group of judges as a “potential sales pitch” opportunity.
- Design Your Logo/Brand: The goal is to create a logo or brand that is unique to the proposed service project. This could be used in a t-shirt design, trading pin, buttons, banners, handouts, flyers, etc., that reflects the excitement, energy, and most importantly, the importance of this project. Make sure your logo/branding is eye-catching and a great way to promote the project to gather support.
- Present at Leadership: Everything must be brought to pitch your proposed service project to the leadership summit. Be ready to pitch your project, why it is needed, who it will serve, how it will be implemented and a timeframe for it to be completed. Participants will have 2 minutes to present.
- Scoring: Teams will be scored on Innovation of a Service Project to Fulfill a Need in the School, Community or State, Collaboration of Club and Community, Logo Design and Branding, Presentation Skills, and Impact of NEW Service Project for 2026-2027.
Challenge Guidelines:
1. Number of Participants: 3-5
2.Time Limit: 2 minutes to present
3. Materials: Use presentation boards, brochures, pamphlets, props, costumes, and digital devices (Chromebook, iPad, etc.) for your expo.
4. No Power: No electrical outlets, internet, or projectors will be provided.
5.Handouts: Feel free to distribute handouts or documentation for further review.
6. SAFETY - Water, paint, liquids, sand, dry ice, peat moss, or other materials that can create a mess are not allowed.
7. SAFETY - Balloons, hay, fog machines, live animals (Excluding service animals) or fire/open flame are prohibited by National Beta and the facility.
8. SAFETY - Metal or wood may not be used in the presentation. Props made of metal or wood maymay be used as intended. Photo/Video Studio Background Stands and Pop-up Portable Canopy tents are prohibited.
Why Participate?
- Showcase your creativity and passion for service.
- Make a positive impact on your community to inspire real-world change!
- Gain experience in project planning and presentation skills.
- Those that qualify will have the opportunity to present at National Convention.
Elementary Betas are eligible to compete in Elementary competitions only.
Junior Betas are eligible to compete in Junior competitions only.
Senior Betas are eligible to compete in Senior competitions only.
Educational Connections
- Leadership Skills
- Creativity & Innovation
- Communication & Collaboration
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Judging Criteria
PROJECT |
16 - 20 |
11 - 15 |
6 - 10 |
1-5 |
INNOVATION OF A SERVICE PROJECT TO FULFILL A NEED IN THE SCHOOL, COMMUNITY OR STATE | The service project demonstrates exceptional innovation by addressing a clearly identified need within the school, community, or state. The project reflects thoughtful planning, creative problem-solving, and a meaningful approach. | The service project demonstrates strong innovation and effectively addresses an identified need within the school, community, or state. The project reflects thoughtful planning and provides opportunities for additional creativity or expansion. | The service project demonstrates some innovation and addresses a basic need within the school, community, or state. The project provides value but may require additional planning, creativity, or focus. | The service project demonstrates limited innovation and provides minimal evidence of addressing a specific need within the school, community, or state. The project lacks clear planning and creativity. |
COLLABORATION OF CLUB AND COMMUNITY | The club demonstrates exceptional collaboration plans with the community by establishing meaningful partnerships, engaging stakeholders, and working collectively to address a specific need. | The club demonstrates strong collaboration plans with the community through effective partnerships and involvement of community members or organizations. | The club demonstrates adequate collaboration plans with the community, with some involvement from community members or organizations. | The club demonstrates limited collaboration plans with the community. |
LOGO DESIGN AND BRANDING | The logo demonstrates exceptional creativity, originality, and professional design. The visual elements, colors, and style effectively communicate the brand’s identity, purpose, and message. The logo is memorable, visually appealing, and creates a strong connection with the intended audience. | The logo demonstrates strong creativity and effective design choices. Visual elements, colors, and style clearly represent the project’s identity and purpose. The logo is appealing and communicates the intended message with minor opportunities for refinement. | The logo demonstrates adequate creativity and branding elements. The design communicates some connection to the project’s purpose but may lack originality, consistency, or visual impact. Additional refinement would strengthen the overall effectiveness in promoting the project. | The logo demonstrates limited creativity and branding development. Design elements may lack connection to the project’s purpose because the logo has minimal visual appeal, originality, or effectiveness in communicating the intended message. |
| PRESENTATION SKILLS | The presenters were flawless in speaking, with excellent verbal pacing and volume, clear evidence of thorough rehearsal as a team. | The presenters were clear in speaking, with average verbal pacing and volume with some evidence of rehearsal as a team. | The presenters were average in presenting content and thoughts with many speaking errors, and/or poor verbal pacing and volume; unclear whether rehearsed as a team. | The presenters displayed minimal evidence in delivery with an abundance of speaking errors, poor verbal pacing and volume, with no evidence of rehearsal as a team. |
| IMPACT OF NEW SERVICE PROJECT FOR THE CURRENT YEAR | The service project demonstrates an exceptional impact by addressing a significant need. The project reaches a meaningful audience, produces measurable results, and demonstrates thoughtful planning, sustainability, and a lasting positive difference. | The service project demonstrates a strong impact by addressing an identified need to create positive results. The project shows effective planning, meaningful involvement, and potential for continued success. | The service project demonstrates an adequate impact by addressing a basic need and providing some benefit. The project may have limited reach, measurable outcomes, or opportunities for continued growth. | The service project demonstrates a limited impact with minimal evidence of addressing a significant need or creating meaningful change. The project lacks measurable results, community benefit, or sustainability. |
DEDUCTION This will be taken one time by the coordinator | Did not follow guidelines -10 | Did not follow SAFETY guidelines -15 |