Handbooks and guides

Some of our most important chapter guidebooks are highlighted in light yellow.

Code of Ethics View Mortar Board’s official Code of Ethics.
Bylaws of Mortar Board, Inc. Mortar Board’s national governing documents
General Mortar Board brochure Distribute this brochure at chapter events or as a part of your membership selection process. Chapters can request free professionally printed copies of this brochure by contacting the National Office. It is available in both normal print quality and high-resolution press quality.
Initiation Ceremony Booklet You chapter will benefit from this complete copy of the national initiation ceremony, complete with songs, scripts and poems. 
Logo Chapters and chapter representatives can download the official logo in a variety of formats and resolutions online.
Meeting Incentives At the 2006 Mortar Board National Conference, a group of students got together and asked “What would make you go to a meeting?”  See what they came up with and use these suggestions in your chapter’s planning efforts.
Membership Selection Handbook This complete guide to membership selection will help membership chairpersons with detailed information and tips for all aspects of the process. It is essential for advisors, chapter presidents and membership chairs.
Membership Selection Presentation The selection process can be a difficult task, so browse through this presentation for tips that will help your chapter.
Membership Recruitment and Selection Plan (MRSP) Plan for the numerous aspects of your upcoming membership selection process, including the application process, selecting new members, tapping, orientation and initiation on this required national form.  This information must be reported to the National Office before you can begin your selection process!
Membership Selection Timeline This sample timeline can assist you in planning your membership process.

Mortar Board 101 presentation

Do you feel like you don't know enough about Mortar Board as a national organization? Learn more about the Society by viewing this presentaiton.
Officer & Advisor Handbook

All chapter officers and advisors should thoroughly read and often refer to this guide for advice on properly governing chapters and executing events. Individual guides for the various chapter offices and positions are also included in this booklet.

Member Guide This guidebook is necessary for every Mortar Board initiate, containing the organization’s governing documents, historical facts, structural information and more.  Download a PDF version if you did not receive it upon initiation into your chapter.
Parliamentary Procedures Summary Govern your chapter properly by following these procedural rules.
Reading is Leading Resource Guide Need help planning a "Reading is Leading" program or event?  This guide will help you get on track.
Selection by Consensus practice page Use this handout to execute a mock selection process with your chapter prior to the official selection date.
Service-Learning Guidebook Learn techniques to make your chapter’s service events leave a lasting, meaningful impression. 
Songs

Tapping, Initiation and Orientation 101

Learn about some of Mortar Board's longstanding membership traditions and how to implement them on your campus.
The Torch Mortar Board's poem

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