Phyllis E Robinson – Outstanding Newsletter Patricia A. Petty Wilson Exhibit – Exemplary Chapter Activities ………………………………………………………………………………….…………34

Evaluation Criteria: This award is presented to the Graduate chapter for excellence in communication to chapter membership.

CRITERIA

I Newsletter Layout A. Eye-catching: overall aesthetic appeal; impact B. Originality of design: artistry and creativity C. Neatness: finished look

Max Points

20

II Organization of Newsletter A. Format clearly defined B. Follows same format each issue 20

C. Logical sequence of information III Content of Newsletter A. Indicates name and address of chapter and date B. Contains information on how to contact Chapter Basileus C. Recognizes chapter sobors’ achievements D. Highlights chapter program E. Contains chapter program calendar IV Reflects all sources of Relevant AKA Information A. Contains ongoing information about Alpha Kappa Alpha documents, rules and protocols B. Includes relevant Alpha Kappa Alpha international, cluster, regional and local information 30

20

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: All newsletters should be combined into one .pdf document. If the newsletter is published monthly the all 10 newsletters must be included. If published less frequently then every issue must be included and a note indicating the frequency.

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE: 100

Patricia A. Petty Wilson Exhibit – Exemplary Chapter Activities

Evaluation Criteria: This award is presented to the Graduate chapter whose exhibit best exemplifies chapter activities. Exhibits may be of the traditional type or those that employ graphic arts, audiovisual and/or computer technologies. All exhibits must be identified by chapter and specify a theme.

CRITERIA

Max Points

OVERALL CRITERIA – 100 POINTS

I Layout/Set-Up: Neatness and clarity of presentation II Creativity: Uniqueness of presentation III Content: Clearly demonstrates the AKA program 20

30

50

SUGGESTIONS

I Have a brainstorming session on what the chapter will exhibit. II Decide on a subject which is: A. Timely B. Informative C. Has true educational value D. Has virtue or simplicity E. Has focal points of interest III Work out a caption. Here, originality is the most important consideration. IV Consider a humorous treatment of a subject, provided it is done in good taste. V For good ideas or good points of departure, explore song-books, movie titles, proverbs and idiomatic phrases. VI Gather material. Keep it clear, complete, concise, attractive and colorful. VII Decide on lettering. Use string, rope, ribbon or cut out letters in varied sizes. Notes: Entry must be submitted in a .pdf format, but may include videos and other types of multimedia up to ten minutes.

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE: 100