The Division Newsletter Contest is a District contest. Eligible applicants must complete the application, as explained in the guidelines, and submit it to the CNH Contest Archive Google Classroom for judging. At District Convention 2024, distinguished contest winners will be announced.

1. Read the Division Newsletter Contest guidelines.
2. When applying you must create and develop an E-Portfolio that consists of a cover page, the Division Newsletter Contest Entry Form, and supporting documentation.
3. Submit the E-Portfolio to the CNH Contest Archive Google Classroom. Deadline is February 17, 2024 6:00 PM local time.

February 17, 2024 6:00 PM local time

1. Join the CNH Contest Archive Google Classroom.
1. Request an invitation by filling out THIS form.
2. Navigate to the “Classwork” tab.
3. Find this contest.
4. Complete and attach your E-Portfolio.
5. Click the “Turn in” button to submit.

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DIVISION NEWSLETTER Contest

CONTEST DEADLINE

CONTEST SUBMISSION PROCESS

CONTEST OVERVIEW

CNH District Member Recognition Committee

Questions, Comments, Concerns?

Chloe Hartonto | Member Recognition Chair | mr.chair@cnhkeyclub.org

RULES GOVERNING THE CNH KEY CLUB DIVISION NEWSLETTER AWARD

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The Division Newsletter Award shall provide recognition to divisions who have developed exemplary Division newsletters.

1. E-SIGNATURES: This application requires electronic signatures (E-Signatures) by the applicant and the Faculty Advisor. E-Signatures for this application constitutes the individual’s full name and contact information, as exemplified on the “Frequently Asked Questions” section. E-Signatures represent the fact that the individual(s) listed have approved the application and supporting documentation. These individuals may be contacted for further verification. Please do not use digital signatures.
2. E-PORTFOLIO: The final submission for this contest includes an E-Portfolio. An E-Portfolio for this application is defined as one collective portfolio presenting the best pieces of documentation. This E-Portfolio should be a single PDF file that includes all merged information, as indicated in the judging rubric. The requirements of this E-Portfolio are explained below.
1. The entire submission needs to be presented in one E-Portfolio.
2. It may not exceed 10MB.
3. It may not exceed 60 pages total.
1. We would like to make it known and understood that many e-portfolios will not be or close to 60 pages. This number is a combination of the maximum pages of each section and additional pages to compensate for any expansion of tables due to formatting, layout, etc. As long as your E-Portfolio contains all documentation as listed in the judging rubric, you are fully capable to be recognized with an Outstanding or Distinguished award, regardless of the total number of pages.
4. Save as a PDF. Label the file: D##Newsletter_LastNameFirstName
5. All required items for the E-Portfolio are listed on judging rubric.
3. SMALL FILE SIZES: Application submissions should have a small file size. The following tips are for maintaining this requirement:
• Include only the best samples of documentation
• Compress all photos and files before use in your portfolio.
• Compress the final portfolio file
• E-Portfolio may not exceed 10MB
4. Submissions are final. Make sure that when you submit, you are sure that it is the final version. The decisions of judging are final. No changes or revaluations will take place after the judges and the Member Recognition Chair have certified the results.
5. OUTSTANDING OR DISTINGUISHED OFFICER AWARDS: Requires the completion and submission of an E-Portfolio, which must include the completed Checklist and forms. The level of recognition will be determined by the judging results. Distinguished winners will receive a medal and recognition at DCON. Outstanding winners will receive a certificate.
6. DUES-PAID: In order to be eligible to apply for this contest, you must be a dues-paid member by December 1^st (on-time deadline).

CONTEST GUIDELINES

CNH District Member Recognition Committee

Questions, Comments, Concerns?

Chloe Hartonto | Member Recognition Chair | mr.chair@cnhkeyclub.org

1. Entry Form Page Limit: 2 | (5 pts max)
1. Name of Newsletter Editor
2. Home Club, Club Number, Division, and Region
3. Certification of Originality
4. Explanation of Newsletter Distribution
5. Table of Contents
2. Dividers Page Limit: 4 | (10 pts max)

A one-page divider is required for each newsletter (one per quarter). Each divider should precede each issue. It should contain the following information:

• Issue Month
• Issue Year
• Reflection: Address the focus or theme of the newsletter issue and provide an explanation as to why this issue was selected to showcase work from that quarter. Provide any additional comments that may assist the judges in understanding and appreciating the selection.
• File Page Limit: 50 | (10 pts)
• One issue from April-May-June
• One issue from July-August-September
• One issue from October-November-December
• One issue from January
• If, under special circumstances, you do not have an issue from April-May-June to submit, you may substitute it using an additional issue from July-August-September. On the first page of the substitute issue, please add a written explanation of the special circumstance.

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Four issues must be submitted to be judged on the following criteria (Sections 4-7):

• Promotion | (15 pts max)
• Recaps major Division and District events in each issue
• Actively promotes District Newsletter and District Website
• Educational features on Kiwanis and Key Club
• Newsletter Format | (25 pts max)
• Follows Graphic Standards and maintains creativity
• CNH Key Club logo is included
• Copyrighted materials are not used without proper permission
• Banner/Masthead: name of the school, issue number and month of publication; name of newsletter Editor and Division contact information are included
• Newsletter is identical to newsletters distributed to members
• Uses accent fonts/graphics

CONTEST JUDGING RUBRIC

CNH District Member Recognition Committee

Questions, Comments, Concerns?

Chloe Hartonto | Member Recognition Chair | mr.chair@cnhkeyclub.org

• Newsletter Content | (40 pts max)

Each issue should include the following elements:

• Division Leadership Team contact information
• Monthly updates from Lt. Governor
• Calendar of upcoming/recent events
• A diverse and unbiased range of perspectives within the division
• Growth | (15 pts max)
• Showcase responsiveness to feedback emails from the District News Editor
• Please include the feedback emails received from the District News Editor
• Overall improvement of publication and sustained effort

CONTEST JUDGING RUBRIC

CNH District Member Recognition Committee

Questions, Comments, Concerns?

Chloe Hartonto | Member Recognition Chair | mr.chair@cnhkeyclub.org

PLEASE TYPE THE INFORMATION ON THIS FORM, SAVE IT AS A PDF FILE, AND ATTACH IT TO YOUR ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION.

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DIVISION INFORMATION

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EDITOR INFORMATION

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EXPLANATION OF DISTRIBUTION

How was the newsletter distributed to the membership, with the sponsoring Kiwanis club, and with the school administration? How frequently was the newsletter distributed?

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CHECKLIST AND ENTRY FORM

CNH District Member Recognition Committee

Questions, Comments, Concerns?

Chloe Hartonto | Member Recognition Chair | mr.chair@cnhkeyclub.org

CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY

This certifies that we, the undersigned, verify that the newsletter submitted to this contest is authentic, original products that adhere to copyright laws, and were distributed to the division membership.

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There must be 3 people to certify originality: the Key Club Lieutenant Governor, the Kiwanis Lieutenant Governor, and the Region Advisor. An individual may only certify originality once.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Complete the Table of Contents by listing the different focus areas in each application item and by adding the page number for which the listed sections begin. This should also help you place the items in the correct order.

CHECKLIST AND ENTRY FORM

CNH District Member Recognition Committee

Questions, Comments, Concerns?

Chloe Hartonto | Member Recognition Chair | mr.chair@cnhkeyclub.org