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2007-2008 Annual FALPA 'Best Papers' Contest

CATEGORIES

1. District, Area, Miscellaneous Publications
For District-wide, Area-wide or Regional-wide publications:
A. Legion publications      
B. All other district, area or regional publications (SAL, Auxiliary, 40 &8, La Femmes, 20&4, etc.)
 
2. Larger Posts
For all publications produced at the post level:
A. Posts over 750 members                   
B. Posts with 250 - 749 members
 
3. Smaller Posts, Units, Squadrons 
For all publications produced at the post level:
A. Posts up to 250 members                  
B. All other unit/squadron publications (SAL, Auxiliary, etc.)
 
4. Editorials 
Must have appeared originally in an American Legion or member publication within the contest year.
A. George Hartley award -- Original effort of editor              
B. Guest editorial (by lined or author identified)

Rules

Please read and follow the rules carefully.

Competition Year - Papers and editorials submitted must have been issued / published between May 1, 2007 and April 30, 2008.
Basis Of Judging - Papers will be judged on: Content (Legion, Auxiliary, SAL, local, county, district, state and national news, as appropriate); clear, concise and balanced writing; make-up; design and appearance; use of photos and illustrations.
Editorials will be judged on: Headline and lead arousal of interest; clear, concise and imaginative writing; Research and grasp of subject; Timely and appropriate objectives suitable to publication.

 

Entry Instructions

·         Must be a current member of the Florida American Legion Press Association

·         For categories 1, 2, 3 and 4, submit three (3) papers, one each of three separate issues.

·         For category 4, submit only one (1) editorial. Send entire paper and put on coversheet the name and page number of the editorial.

·         For all entries, an identifying cover sheet must be submitted, to include the following information, typed or printed neatly:
a. Name and Number of Post, District, Unit, Squadron, etc.
b. Full address of Post, Unit, Squadron, etc.
c. Name of Publication
d. Frequency of Publication
e. Average circulation number
f. Name mailing address, phone number of Editor
g. Name, mailing address, and phone number of entrant, if other than editor
h. For Editorials, also include: Name of author and title of editorial

Entry Deadline

Entries must be postmarked not later than June 1, 2008
and mailed to:
 
Bill O'Hara,   1760 S Tanner Court Deltona FL 32738-8519
(386)860-2455 and Cell (386)801-9147;  oharaflorida@aol.com 
 
Please mark the lower left corner of your mailing envelope: "CONTEST" and indicate the entry category for judging. (e.g. 2-A; 5-B; etc.)
  
 
 
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