2010-2011 Theme: “Preserving America’s Past”
JAC Contest Guidelines
- The JAC Contest is open to all students in public, private, parochial, and sanctioned home schools in grades pre-school through 12; however pre-school and kindergarten students may participate only in the banner and group community service project contests. Participation is not limited to students in a classroom; youth groups such as scout troops, C.A.R. societies, and service organizations may also participate in the contests.
- The ART CONTEST includes four categories: poster, banner, stamp, and photographic essay. A winner will be selected in each grade level and category. Students compete as individuals only in poster, stamp, and photo essay; in the banner category only groups may enter, groups being defined as three or more students. Art generated on the computer using clip art, cut and paste technique, or scanned images is not allowed. Preschool and kindergarten students may compete in the banner category only.
- The CREATIVE EXPRESSION CONTEST includes two categories: poetry and short story. Students compete as individuals only-group entries are not allowed. Pre-school and kindergarten students may not compete in the Creative Expression Contest.
- The COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT is by both individual and group entry for students in grades 1-12. In addition, pre-school and kindergarten students may compete as a group. A group must be comprised of three or more students.
- At the chapter level, students may enter all contests in which they are eligible to compete, however, only ONE individual entry per student should be advanced to the state level. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in disqualification of all entries submitted by the student.
- JUDGING AND AWARDS: Sponsoring chapters will select one winner from each category and grade in three levels (only available in handout "Confidental Information for Judges and Teacher/Leaders") Winning entries at the chapter level will be forwarded to the state for judging, state winners will be forwarded to the division for judging, and finally, division winners will be forwarded to the National Vice Chairman of Art, Creative Expression, or Community Service Project for national judging. Certificates will be presented to the winners at each level. At the national level, 1st place, 2nd place, 3rd place, and Honorable Mention awards will be presented. Each national winner will receive a certificate. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will receive a small monetary award as well.
- CONTEST DEADLINES ARE AS FOLLOWS: Dec. 15, 2010 is the deadline for chapter to receive entries.
Chapter Name: Clinch Bend Chapter, NSDAR
Chapter Contact: Shannon Gorman
Chapter email: ClinchBend@gmail.com