CALPA "BEST PAPERS" 2008 CONTEST
Here are the overall rules: - Eligibility: You must be a member of CALPA for 2008. If you are not a current member, simply include $5.00 for Dues, along with a completed CALPA Application.
- All papers/newsletters must be dated between June 2007 and May 2008: There is no extra fee to enter. You must only be a current paid-up 2008 member of CALPA.
- Entry Form: A separate entry form must accompany each entry. You may enter any category and/or classes but must use a different entry form for each.
Download entry form: MS Word format or PDF format
- Deadline: All entries must be reach the CALPA President by May 8, 2008.
Mail to: James Leyser - 3521 E. Rialto, Fresno, CA 93726-1629
- The categories and seven classes are:
BEST PAPERS
Submit ONE copy each of what you believe to be your “3 best issues” of the contest year
Class:
1. Posts with MORE than 350 members
2. Posts with LESS than 350 members
3. District, Auxiliary, SAL, PCC, 8 & 40, or 40 & 8
4. Computer Generated Publication - (Willard A. Hope Trophy)
EDITORIALS
Submit “ONE COPY” of what you believe to be your best “editorial” of the contest year.
NOTE: If this is your first year as editor of your publication, please mark yes to the "First Time Editor" box.
Class:
5. Editorial - (Erlene Savage Trophy)
6. New Editor - (Richard C. Parks "Park Bench" Trophy)
WEBSITE
Class:
7. Best Web Site (New in 2004)
- Competition Deadline: Your entry must reach the CALPA President at the above address by May 8, 2008. He will then have all entries judged, and Trophies prepared.
- Awards Presentation: Awards are given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place. All awards will be presented at the CALPA Awards Luncheon during the Department Convention.
- Judging Category Point Scoring (100 points possible):
a. Post, Auxiliary, SAL News - 40 points
b. County, District, State, Department & National American Legion News - 15 points
c. Editorial Excellence - 15 points
d. Makeup and Subject Matter - 10 points
e. Attractive Appearance - 10 points
f. Allowance for Mechanical Preparation - 10 points
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