NYSMHS
(New York State Math Honor Society)
NYSMHS Application Forms (see the list down below) can be obtained from
any of the NYSMHS officers on the Board of Governors
. Just e-mail them with your request! OR just download them from below.
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NYSMHS New Membership Application
NYSMHS Renewal Membership
Application
NYSMHS Materials Order Form
NYSMHS Honorary Membership Info.
NYSMHS Constitution
Purpose of NYSMHS
- Student Recognition
- Enhance Knowledge and Understanding
- Enjoy Mathematics Through Activities Outside the Classroom
- Create Enthusiasm
- Promote Mathematical Leadership
- Foster Student Collegiality
- Encourage Students to the Mathematics Field
- Encourage Mathematical Service
- Provide Parents the Opportunity to Recognize and Appreciate the
- Mathematical Accomplishments of Their Children
Minimum NYSMHS Student Membership
Requirements
- High School Student
- Based on mathematical scholarship, service, character, and citizenship
- Student must have successfully completed a minimum of 3 semesters of
High School/College mathematics
- Minimum mathematics scholarship of 85% or equivalent
- Overall scholastic average of 85% or equivalent
- Student must submit supporting documentation as outlined by the local
chapter
- Student must submit 2 faculty recommendations
- Student must continue to demonstrate mathematical scholarship, service,
character, and citizenship to maintain membership
Local NYSMHS Chapter Requirements
- Submit "New Chapter Application Membership Roster".
- Must be in compliance with the Constitution and Bylaws.
- Any changes to membership responsibilities must be approved by the
Board of Governors.
- Guidelines and responsibilities of sponsors or officers must be
approved by the Board of Governors.
- Each Chapter needs to send a report to the Secretary no later than
June 30 of each year(includes list of student members and faculty advisors, sponsored activities and events, mathematical honors/achievements/recognition, and any additional information.
NYSMHS Board of Governors
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NYSAMS Rep....vacancy
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NYSED Rep....vacancy
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Election Procedures
The slate of nominees shall consist of a minimum of two (2) candidates for
each elective position and shall be mailed to the chapter advisor(s) and
the Board of Governors, not less than three (3) weeks prior to a May
election.
Provisions shall be made for open nominations from the chapter advisors by
petition. The petition must be signed by three (3) eligible voters and
submitted to the nominating committee not less than two (2) weeks prior to
February 1.
Each chapter is entitled to cast one vote.
NYSMHS Application Checklist
The completed forms (which can be obtained from any of the above officers) and fees must be forwarded to:
Ben Lindeman
262 Snyders Corners Rd.
Wynantskill, NY 12198
Checks should be made payable to: NYSMHS
(New York State Mathematics Honor Society)
DO NOT Send Cash or Purchase Orders.
o New Chapter Application Membership Roster
o NEW Chapter Fee ($30)
o RENEWAL Chapter Fee (#yrs. x $15)
o Total number of Members
o New Membership Pins ($4 each)
Student activity information form, faculty recommendation form, and
suggested induction procedures are provided for your use. They may be
duplicated as necessary. Do not mail the originals to us. We encourage
each chapter to retain these forms for their records.
Any changes to the Local Chapter Constitution must be included with the
first renewal form for approval.
Forms postmarked after June 30 will be considered New Chapter member for the following school year.
Please allow 3 to 4 weeks for processing.
NYSMHS will not bill or accept telephone charges.
January 16, 2008
