Ms.+O'Shea

The Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica is a national organization sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese t o honor those who attain excellence in the study of the Spanish language and in the study of the literature and culture of the Spanish-speaking people.
 * Welcome to the Official Wiki Website of the [|Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica] **
 * Don Quijote Chapter of Herricks High School ** ** President: **** Ms. O'Shea **** (soshea@herricks.org) **
 * PURPOSE: **


 * CLUB OBJECTIVES: **
 * To develop human relations within the school, community and the world through community service activities.
 * To familiarize members with customs, literature and the arts of Spanish speaking nations.
 * To stimulate interest in the Spanish language.
 * To recognize high achievement in the Spanish language


 * ELIGIBILITY: **
 * Minimum of 3 years studying Spanish at Herricks.
 * Yearly grades of A or A+ in all levels of Spanish (B+ for 4AP and 5AP)
 * Continued study of Spanish through to Senior year.
 * A demonstrated interest in and passion for Spanish language and cultures.

Application form: [[file:La solicitud de admisión.doc]]
==** Application rubric: [|SHH application rubric.doc] **==


 * LIST OF RESPONSIBILITIES FOR STUDENTS: **
 * SHH members will continue to study Spanish during their Senior year. They must maintain a minimum average of B+ for the AP course and a minimum of an A average for all other courses.
 * The club will meet bi-monthly on Mondays at 3:30PM. SHH members must attend at least one meeting per month.
 * The Executive Board members (Junta Directiva) must attend an additional meeting once a month on Fridays at 3:00PM.
 * SHH members must participate in a minimum of 10 hours of community service. The co-advisors will provide opportunities for the members.
 * Students must submit a log of their community service hours and projects to the co-advisors.
 * All members must assist in the initiation ceremony as directed.
 * Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica requires that all members must pay a one-time fee of $5.00 (membership) before the initiation ceremony. In addition, a $6.00 fee is necessary for the official Sociedad tassel to be worn at graduation.


 * DUTIES OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD (JUNTA DIRECTIVA): **

1) Be a good leader, willing to give the necessary time to Chapter leadership and to its members. 2) Organize the affairs of the Chapter and work with fellow officers and members to plan the Chapter projects. 3) Coordinate with the co-advisors and administrators whenever necessary. 4) Schedule and preside at regular meetings of the Executive Board and the Chapter.
 * __ The President will: __**

1) Be familiar with the President’s plans for the year and be prepared to assume his or her duties if the need arises. 2) Facilitate meetings and events. 3) Take initiative for reporting the status of the members’ participation.
 * __ The Vice-President will: __**

1) Keep an accurate account of Executive Board and Chapter proceedings. 2) Facilitate communication among all Chapter members and co-advisors. 3) Keep a systematic method of filing all necessary administrative paper work (letters sent and received, reports, membership roster, and a list of all committees. 4) Work with the President and Vice-President preparing the agenda for each meeting. 5) Keep minutes of meetings and attendance.
 * __ The Secretary will: __**

1) Collect and deposit Chapter funds according to the procedures established in Herricks HS. 2) Keep an itemized record of all receipts and expenditures. 3) Collaborate with the secretary in keeping accurate membership records including names, addresses, dates paid, and funds received. 4) Prepare an annual financial report.
 * __ The Treasurer will: __**

1) Maintain an effective two-way communication between the Chapter and the school community. 2) Develop a working relationship with the media. 3) Organize special events, such as fund-raising, invitation of guest speakers, and attend Activities Forum meetings. 4) Create a monthly Sociedad newsletter.
 * __ The Public Relations Chair will: __**