As a member
of the Beta Club and as a citizen of my community, state, and nation I
believe in and shall strive to promote the principles of:
Honesty:
knowing that
honesty is necessary to the formation of good character, and that the principles
of honesty dictate that I not only refrain from acts of dishonesty; but
that I perform my duties fully and take advantage of the opportunities
afforded me by my circumstances;
Justice:
believing that
it is only right and proper that I should be just and fair in my dealings
with my fellowman; that I should condemn no one without giving him a chance
to defend himself; and that I should consider all factors before forming
and opinion of another's motives, or before passing judgment upon his actions;
Service:
being convinced
that the rendering of helpful service to my fellowman is a duty and privilege
conferred upon me by my forbears and by my environment, and that I can
attain lasting satisfaction only by rendering such service to the best
of my ability;
Cooperation:
knowing that
I must work closely and in a friendly manner with others in this day of
highly organized social and economic endeavor; and that I must respect
authority and strive at all times to be dependable-if I am to be of greatest
helpfulness to society;
Responsibility:
believing that
full happiness is possible only through full acceptance of responsibility
for my actions and for preserving and passing my rich inheritance on to
coming generations;
Industriousness:
being aware
of the of the fact that-if I am to be a factor for progress in my community
and a real help to my associates-my mind must be alert to understand and
my hands ready to perform promptly and fully the tasks that come my way;
Humility:
being convinced
that humbleness of spirit is the only proper attitude for me to maintain
in my relation with my associates, and that such spirit and attitude will
make for my own peace of mind and for the well-being of those with whom
I come in contact;
Charity:
knowing that
if I am-
tolerant
in my appraisal of the ideas of others;
generous
in the use of my worldly assets;
considerate
of the rights of others;
courteous
in my actions toward all alike;
gentle
in my efforts to correct errors in others;
kind
in the exercise of my duties-
I shall then
be better able to contribute to the happiness of myself and others. |