Contest Directions

• Submit two (2) copies of the completed ENTRY FORM with layout.
• Enclose $5.00 for each entry.  Please make checks payable to CCW.

Submission Format
Please follow the instructions carefully.  Entries will be disqualified if they do not meet all specifications.  Keep in mind that all entries will be displayed at the State Cattlemen/CattleWomen convention.

One or Two Page Scrapbook Layout Format
Entry must be 12” x 12” or 8.5” x 11” original layouts; one or two pages.  Clear page protectors are optional and will be removed during judging. 
Note:  Your entry may be a component of a unit entry.  However, you must provide a separate original copy of the page(s) for the member contest.

Entry Deadline
Submit scrapbook pages, entry form and fee no later than:
October 5, 2009:
Marsha Stevens
Scrapbook Contest
5461 Eureka Road, Suite 1
Granite Bay, CA   95746

Late entries will not be accepted.
For more information call Marsha Stevens at (916) 717-2866
or e-mail at  mstevens@cattlewomen.org.

Entry Retrieval
Entries will be displayed at the CattleWomen Convention in Reno, Nevada in November.  Layouts will be available for retrieval immediately following the close of the convention or they will be returned by mail.

Judging
Entries will be evaluated by a panel of judges selected for their expertise in scrapbooking.  Judges have the discretion to reassign entries to a more appropriated category, if needed.  The decision of the judges is final.  Entries will be judged by category with points awarded in the areas listed below:

Unit Contest Directions

• Submit two (2) copies of the completed ENTRY FORM, SUMMARY OF ENTRY and ACTIVITY SUMMARY. 
• Attach one (1) copy of the ENTRY FORM, SUMMARY OF ENTRY and ACTIVITY SUMMARY to the album or display board.
• Enclose one (1) copy of the ENTRY FORM, SUMMARY OF ENTRY and ACTIVITY SUMMARY with the album or display board.

Submission Format
Entries may be submitted either in albums or on a display board. Please follow the formatting instructions carefully.  Entries will be disqualified if they do not meet all specifications.  Keep in mind that all entries are displayed at the state Cattlemen/CattleWomen convention for your peers to admire and learn from. 

Album Format
Overall scrapbooks and mini scrapbooks must be submitted in an album. Any size album is acceptable.  Clear page protectors are optional.  Overall scrapbooks should include a “Table of Contents” with at least 4 headings: beef promotion, unit activities/fundraisers, social activities and miscellaneous.

Publicity Tools Display Format
Albums or display boards are acceptable for tool entries. Display boards must be black matte board with a minimum 1” (one inch) margin between the entry and the edge of the board.  Display boards must not be smaller than 11” x 14” and no larger than 24” x 30” and rigid enough to stand on edge.  Newsletter entries must include at least three different issues.
Note:  If a product you enter as an individual tool is also a component of a total communications program, you must provide separate copies of the product (brochure, newspaper clipping, etc.) for each entry.

Summary of Entry
Use one piece of plain paper, single sided, for your entry summary.  Summaries submitted on letterhead and /or entries submitted without summaries will be disqualified.  Please answer the following questions in your summary:

1. Goals/Measurable objectives:  What were the unit’s objectives for the year or for the project or tool.  Describe the unit’s desires and quantify, if possible.

2.  Method:  Explain why you chose these tools and strategies to achieve your objectives.

3.  Results and budget:  How did you fulfill your unit’s needs?  Qualify and quantify your results. 

4.  Challenges, innovations and creativity:  What factors made the unit’s goals challenging and what kind of innovative and creative ideas were used to enhance the achievement of the goals/purpose.

Activity Summary
These tables are a measurement of print and electronic media coverage and direct personal contact.  Please list all activities and total the viewer/reader column.

Judging
Entries will be evaluated by a panel of judges selected for their expertise in the public relations and scrapbook fields.  Judges will have the discretion to reassign entries to a more appropriate category if needed.  The decision of the judges is final.  Entries will be judged by category with points awarded in the areas listed below.

Entry Deadline
Submit album/tool, entry form, summary of entry and activity summary by:
October 5, 2009:
Marsha Stevens
Scrapbook Contest
5461 Eureka Road, Suite 1
Granite Bay, CA   95746

Late entries will not be accepted.
For more information call Marsha Stevens at (916) 717-2866
or e-mail at   mstevens@cattlewomen.org

Entry Retrieval
Entries will be displayed at the CattleWomen Convention in Reno, Nevada in November.  Entries will be available for retrieval immediately following the close of the convention.

Prizes

• Overall Scrapbook  Category: $100.00 cash award for the highest scoring small, medium and large unit
• Mini-Scrapbook Category: $50.00 cash award for the highest scoring small, medium and large unit.
• Publicity Tools: $20.00 cash award for the best overall entry in each category