Ruth M. Thomas Hargrave – Focus on Youth

Evaluation Criteria: This award is presented to an outstanding program targeting youth.

CRITERIA Max Points EFFORT TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES AND INVOLVE YOUTH IN COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS – 20 POINTS

I Examples include: UNCF, NAACP, Urban League A. Memberships and youth committees B. Chapter activities which promote youth involvement and commitment to these organizations C. Collaborative projects with other community organizations

CHAPTER SPONSORED YOUTH GROUPS -20 POINTS

20

II Youth Groups A. Groups involving boys and/or girls that are under the direct supervision of the chapter B. Involvement of these youths in service projects (examples include senior citizens, community clean up)

FOCUS ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT – 20 POINTS

III Development in the areas of leadership, social skills and the performing and creative arts 20

20

OTHER ONGOING CHAPTER ACTIVITIES RELATED TO YOUTH – 30 POINTS

IV Scholarship, tutorial and mentoring programs, educational events, trips, tours, and services to: homeless children, abused children, physically and developmentally disabled children, Special Olympics 30

CLARITY AND NEATNESS (Overall Appearance) - 5 POINTS

(Easy to follow, clear and concise, appropriate grammar and appropriate # of pages) COVER - 5 POINTS

(Should include chapter name, name of award, and chapter location)

Notes: Scrapbook with journaling required. Maximum # of pages 21

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE: 100