2009-2010 Kentucky Junior Convention Bulletin

KENTUCKY
JUNIOR
STATE
CONVENTION
BULLETIN
March 4-5, 2010

Deadline Date February 3, 2010
Kentucky Junior Beta State Convention
March 4-5, 2010
Galt House & International Convention Center in Louisville, KY
Greetings Junior Beta Sponsors,
I would like to say thank you for letting me serve you the next two years. I am honored to serve
in this position. We have a lot before us to accomplish this year. I know everyone will be willing
to help in any way possible since we will be hosting Nationals on June 26th -29th, 2010. I am glad
to have you among Kentucky Junior Beta’s Circle of Winners.
As you may already know this year’s theme is "Beta – A Circle of Winners". As you start
out this year in preparing for state convention please read your manual and keep in mind the
theme when needed for the competitions. There have been some added events for Kentucky so
check the manual. Several changes have been made and it is very important everyone know the
rules. We have aligned everything with Nationals.
My contact number and email are listed below if I can be of any assistance to any of you, please
do not hesitate to call. Have a wonderful year and will see you in March!!!!
Sincerely,
Sherry Radford
Kentucky State Sponsor
Work Phone: 270-864-5818

Cell Phone: 270-459-0858
Fax: 270-864-2590
Email: sherry.radford@cumberland.kyschools.us
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONVENTION INFORMATION .............................................................................................................................4
CODE OF CONDUCT ................................................................................................................................................6
WHERE TO SEND WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!! .......................................................................................................................7
TENTATIVE CONVENTION SCHEDULE.............................................................................................................8
CONVENTION SCHOOL PLACARD ...................................................................................................................10
NOMINATION FOR OFFICE.................................................................................................................................11
CAMPAIGN SKIT JUDGING CRITERIA ............................................................................................................14
NOMINATION FOR OFFICE - FORM I ..............................................................................................................15
NOMINATION FOR OFFICE – FORM II ............................................................................................................16
TALENT CONTEST RULES AND REGULATIONS ...........................................................................................17
CRITERIA FOR KENTUCKY JUNIOR TALENT COMPETITION.................................................................18
GROUP TALENT ENTRY FORM .........................................................................................................................19
SPECIAL TALENT ENTRY FORM.......................................................................................................................20
ARTS AND CRAFTS COMPETITION RULES....................................................................................................21
ART ENTRY FORM.................................................................................................................................................22
CRAFTS ENTRY FORM .........................................................................................................................................23
ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS ..............................................................................................................................24
BANNER COMPETITION RULES ........................................................................................................................25
BANNER COMPETITION INTERPRETATION FORM ....................................................................................26
ESSAY COMPETITION RULES ............................................................................................................................27
ESSAY COMPETITION ENTRY FORM ..............................................................................................................28
LIVING LITERATURE COMPETITION RULES ...............................................................................................29
ON SITE POETRY COMPETITION RULES .......................................................................................................30
POSTER COMPETITION RULES .........................................................................................................................31
QUIZ BOWL COMPETITION RULES .................................................................................................................32
SCRAPBOOK COMPETITION RULES................................................................................................................35
SONGFEST COMPETITION RULES....................................................................................................................36
SPEECH CONTEST RULES ...................................................................................................................................37
SPELLING RULES...................................................................................................................................................38
SPOTLIGHT RULES................................................................................................................................................40
T-SHIRT DESIGN RULES ......................................................................................................................................41
COMPETITION ENTRY FORM ............................................................................................................................42
REQUEST FOR JUDGES ........................................................................................................................................44
SECURITY PROCEDURES ....................................................................................................................................45
ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM.........................................................................................................................46
REQUEST OF ROOM RESERVATIONS..............................................................................................................47
HOTEL RESERVATION ROOMING LIST..........................................................................................................48
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CONVENTION INFORMATION
KENTUCKY JUNIOR BETA CLUB CONVENTION
1. Decide HOW and WHEN members will go to the Convention and WHERE the club
will stay. Transportation will vary according to whether public transportation or cars are
used. Figure costs and prorate them. Since each group arranges for its own lodging, you will
need to know how many nights you will spend and what the charge for the lodging will be.
Prorate that; then estimate the cost for meals. Add all of this to the REGISTRATION
mentioned in 2 and you will have the total cost of the Convention per person. This does not
include shopping, souvenirs or entrance fees to any places of interest your group may visit.
Items bearing the Junior Beta Club Emblem will be available at the convention. Students
may desire to purchase these items. Please advise them that these items will be available to
insure that they will have sufficient funds to make their purchases.
2. PRE-REGISTRATION FEE is $20.00 per Junior Beta attending the convention, which
admits registrants to all Convention functions, including the dance. ALL MUST
REGISTER! This fee is used to defray the costs of the Conventions - facilities, printing of
programs, tickets, etc. Adult chaperones are also asked to register so that a correct count of
attendance may be had, and in case of sickness, calls from home, etc. can be referred. NO
REGISTRATION FEE for adults is charged. Since admission to meetings is by name tag, the
chaperones should all register and get the name tag. There will be no refunds on convention
registration fees.
3. REGISTRATION: The registration is now online at sponsors.betaclub.org The online
registration form must be completed, submitted, printed and mailed with the
registration fee to the National Office by the postmark deadline date of
February 3, 2010.
4. New Policy passed by the Board of directors at the 2009 National Convention
concerning refunds: There will be no state or National convention registrations
refunds for any reason unless the convention is canceled by the National Office
5. No balloons, hay, fire or confetti allowed at convention.
6. ENTRY TO THE DANCE is included in the registration fee. Students MUST wear name
badges to the dance and all sessions. Dress is officially informal for the dance, but must be
in good taste. Students typically wear t-shirts and jeans. Any student wearing anything
considered inappropriate may be asked to change clothes before entering dance or other
competitions.
7. MEALS: Most clubs that raise Convention money pay for the registration, lodging and/or
transportation costs. Each student usually pays for his/her own meals.
8. Each club usually pays the Convention expenses of their chaperones, the Sponsor, school
officials or whoever is kind enough to come with them. It is recommended that each club
should have one Sponsor or adult chaperone for each fifteen students.
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9. REGISTER EARLY! ENCLOSE THE ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM WITH A
LIST OF JUNIOR BETAS ATTENDING, A CHECK FOR $20.00 for each Beta Club
member to:
National Beta Club
151 Beta Club Way
Spartanburg, SC 29306-3012
Registration should be postmarked by February 3, 2010. Late registration will be $25.00 per
Beta Club member.
10. MAKE HOTEL RESERVATIONS EARLY! Do not send hotel registration for the Junior
Beta Convention to the National Office, but to the hotel of your choice. Many hotels and
motels ask for a confirmation deposit. When you arrange for your lodging, ask for WRITTEN
CONFIRMATION of rooms, and EXACT RATES. If possible, give the exact number of
boys, girls and chaperones. Tell how many will occupy rooms together. The cost is
determined by the number in a room. A hotel rooming and rate form is included in this
packet. It is courteous and greatly appreciated to cancel any extra hotel reservations you may
have as soon as you know about this. In like manner, if more Junior Betas decide to go than
you had reservations for, notify the hotel or motel so they can better help you with your
accommodations.
11. It is the National Beta Club’s intention to make this convention as pleasant as possible for all
attendees. Please let us know if there are any special accommodations that you need so that
we may, if reasonably possible, attempt to make appropriate arrangements. You must notify
us at The National Beta Club, 151 Beta Club Way, Spartanburg, South Carolina 29306-3012
by no later than February 3, 2010. Your failure to timely notify us may result in our inability
to accommodate your needs.
12. In June of 1999 the Board of Directors approved the following rules:
A. All convention attendees and competitors must be official members registered
with the National Beta Club by the registration deadline date of your convention.
This means student(s) entering any of the competitions or running for office must
be members at the time of the deadline date of your convention. Entry forms that
are sent to the National Office that do not meet requirements will not be accepted
and will be returned to you.
B. All Junior Beta Club candidates must be returning to a school that has an active
Junior Beta Club and must have the written permission of the administration and
sponsor of the school(s) involved. Be sure all forms are completed and sent to the
correct address.
13. All trophies not picked up during the Awards Presentation will be shipped to the
sponsor per their request COD.
14. An invitation to all winners to compete at the National Convention in Louisville, Kentucky,
will be given with the trophies. However, the official competition entry form will be
found at sponsors.betaclub.org The sponsor will need to complete and submit
the form online by the National postmark deadline of May 3, 2010.
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CODE OF CONDUCT
Knowing that any organization is judged largely by the behavior of its individual
members, we who attend the Junior Beta Club Convention, agree that our registering at the State
Convention constitutes our subscribing to the following rules, which comprise the Code of
Conduct.
Rule 1: EACH SPONSOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR each and every one of his/her
students. Therefore, students must keep their Sponsor informed of their
whereabouts at all times.
Rule 2: Betas registered at the Convention should be present for all scheduled meetings and
on time. Betas should not leave general sessions early.
Rule 3: Curfew is set by each State Council and the curfew will be printed in the
convention program. This means in your own room and respectfully quiet.
Rule 4: Members may visit other members' rooms only with the Sponsor's knowledge and
approval.
Rule 5: No alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, or drugs, in any form, shall be possessed
by anyone at this State Beta Convention. Clothing which advertises sex, drugs,
tobacco or alcohol will not be permitted.
Rule 6: All registered Betas are expected to wear official name badges at all times.
Rule 7: Each registered Beta is expected to display and exert leadership qualities in a
responsible manner, which will lead to the organized success of this Convention.
Betas should conduct themselves in such a manner that their actions will reflect
favorably on the school and community and all of those responsible for providing
the student with this opportunity.
We agree that any violation of these rules subjects our entire chapter to being sent home and all
honors and awards forfeited. Serious misconduct on our part shall be reported to our Principal
and our parents, who shall be advised that we are barred from participating in future Beta
Conventions, and shall constitute grounds for the cancellation of our school's charter of The
National Junior Beta Club.
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WHERE TO SEND WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In your convention bulletin, you will find information for the following competitions:
1. Convention Information 14. Poster Competition Rules

2. Convention Code of Conduct 15. Quiz Bowl Competition Rules
3. Tentative Schedule 16. Science Competition
4. School Placard 17. Scrapbook Competition Rules
5. Candidate for Office 18. Social Studies Competition
6. Talent Competition Rules 19. Songfest Competition Rules
and Entry Form 20. Spotlight Your Club Competition Rules
7. Arts and Crafts Competition Rules 21. Speech Competition Rules
and Entry Form 22. Spelling Competition Rules
8. Banner Competition Rules 23. T-Shirt Design Competition Rules
9. Essay Competition Rules 24. Competition Entry Form
10. Language Arts Competition Rules 25. Request for Judges Form
11. Living Literature Competition Rules 26. Online Convention Registration Form
12. Math Competition Rules 27. Hotel Rules and Reservation Form
13. Poetry Competition Rules
The forms for Candidate and Talent along with your online convention pre-registration forms
MUST BE SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED to:
National Beta Club
151 Beta Club Way
The COMPETITION ENTRY FORM, the Request for Judges, the Art entry form, and the Craft
entry form must be duplicated and copies mailed to BOTH the state sponsor and the Sponsor-
Elect and MUST BE SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED to
the following address:
Originals to: Ms. Sherry Radford AND Duplicates to: Mrs. Myra Little
Cumberland County Middle School Allen Co. Scottsville High School
908 North Main P. O. Box 70 1545 Bowling Green Road
Burkesville, KY 42717 Scottsville, KY 42164
The postmark deadline for all these forms is February 3, 2010. All entries postmarked after
February 3, 2010 will be returned.
The Hotel Registration form is to be sent to the Galt House along with the first night deposit or
purchase order form and tax-exempt certificate. Registration forms received after the
deadline will be charged the late registration fee.
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TENTATIVE CONVENTION SCHEDULE
Note: All entries postmarked after February 3, 2010 will be returned.
WEDNESDAY, March 3, 2010
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Contest Coordinators Meeting

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM State Officers, State Sponsors, State Sponsor-Elect and
National Officials Meeting
THURSDAY, March 4, 2010
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Contest Judge & Officials Meeting
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM REGISTRATION
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM New Sponsors Meeting
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Check in Arts, Crafts, Banners, Scrapbooks, T-Shirts, and

Spotlights - Early check in for contest coordinators ONLY
10:00 AM PRELIMINARY TALENT COMPETITION

Group Entries
Special Entries
11:00 AM -12:00 Noon Preliminary Quiz Bowl Competition (written)
12:00 Noon All Academic Exams: Math, Spelling Prelims, Science,

Social Studies, Language Arts, On-Site Poetry (Bring #2
pencils for all written contest.)
Hospitality (Hospitality Room will be available to sponsors and

chaperones ONLY from 12:00 Noon until 4:00 PM on Thursday.)
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Candidates Meet with National and State Officials

(ALL CANDIDATES MUST ATTEND with
sponsor/parent. Candidates must be dressed according
to the dress code.)
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Judging of Arts, Crafts, Banners, Scrapbooks & Spotlight
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Speech Competition

Spelling Competition Finals (oral)
Quiz Bowl Finals (oral)
Poster Competition
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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Songfest Competition
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM View Arts, Crafts, Banners, Scrapbooks, T-shirts,

and Spotlights
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Free time for dinner
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Living Literature Set Up
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Judging Living Literature
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Viewing Living Literature
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Pick up Arts, Crafts, Banners, Scrapbooks, T-Shirts,

and Spotlights
*Arts & Crafts will not be moved or picked up prior
to 4:30 PM
5:30 PM - 5:45 PM Candidates Meet and Greet at General Session doors
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM FIRST GENERAL SESSION

Campaign Speeches. Skits and Questions.
Voting – 5 minutes following campaign speeches
GROUP TALENT COMPETITION (Top 5)
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM DANCE
11:30 PM CURFEW
FRIDAY, March 5, 2010
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Sponsors’ Breakfast and Business Meeting (Adults only)
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM REGISTRATION continues
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM SECOND GENERAL SESSION

Installation of Officers
SPECIAL TALENT FINALS (Top 6)
SONGFEST Performance (Top 3) [The songfest is a single

Competition – no prelims! The performance on Friday is
just that, a performance.]
Awards Ceremony
Presentation of the winning Speech
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CONVENTION SCHOOL PLACARD
The convention delegation will be seated by clubs again with each club providing a placard. For
this convention, the officers' clubs will be seated closest to the stage. Only the officers' schools
will have assigned seating.
NOTE: Please follow the guidelines carefully.

1. The placards are to be white poster board only.
2. Block letters must be used.
3. Use only the dimensions shown in the diagram.
You will need two (2) pieces of poster board, 9" x 22", with name of school printed on each
piece. Attach these two pieces to a flat molding five (5) feet long, two (2) inches wide, and one-
fourth (1/4) inch thick. The name of the school should be easily read from both sides of the
finished product.
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NOMINATION FOR OFFICE
I. In June of 2005 the Board of Directors approved the following rule: Junior State Officers
shall be elected from among the current seventh and eighth grade Beta Club members and
will hold office for one year. No officer shall serve more than one term in any office as a
Junior Beta Club member.
II. ELIGIBILITY: Nominee must be a Junior Beta member that meets the above criteria and is
in good standing, officially enrolled at the National Office by February 3, 2010 and duly
registered at the Convention. The candidate must give notice of his/her candidacy to the
National Office postmarked by February 3, 2010 and must comply with the following rules
and regulations. A club may nominate for one office only. The offices are (1) President, (2)
Vice-President, (3) Secretary, (4) Reporter, and (5) Chaplain. A STUDENT ELECTED TO
OFFICE MAY NOT SUCCEED HIMSELF OR HERSELF.
A. The nomination must be approved by the sponsor and the Executive Head of the
candidate's school. A brief letter of recommendation (8 on nomination form) must
be submitted by the executive head of the candidate’s school with the
nomination form. Incomplete nominations will be returned to the candidate.
B. Candidate must sign a pledge stating that he/she will attend all of the meetings
and sessions of the Convention, including the Installation Ceremony and will fulfill
ALL of the duties of the office the following year. This means he/she is obligated to
attend the entire Convention both years, when nominated and when serving as a state
officer. EACH CANDIDATE MUST BE RETURNING TO AN ACTIVE JUNIOR
BETA CLUB AND HAVE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF PRINCIPALS AND
SPONSORS INVOLVED. CANDIDATES MUST ALSO BE OFFICIAL MEMBERS
OF THE NATIONAL BETA CLUB AND THE NOMINATING CLUB BY THE
DEADLINE OF February 3, 2010. I understand that failure to fulfill this
obligation may result in forfeiting my opportunity to run and/or serve as a state
officer. I will abide by all rules for campaigning at the state level and will fulfill all
the duties of my state office. I realize that if I am unable to fulfill my duties and
responsibilities as a state officer, I must forfeit my position to the runner-up in the
election.
C. If elected and for some reason is unable to serve, the runner-up shall fill the vacancy.
It is imperative for an elected officer to notify the State Sponsor and the National
Sponsor immediately if he/she cannot serve.
D. No nominations from the floor no “write-in” candidates will be permitted.

Nominations will be closed officially February 3rd unless a candidate is unopposed.
In that event, the nominations will be reopened for that office for two weeks after the
deadline date.
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III. SUGGESTIONS AND DUTIES: All elected state officers, their Sponsors, the coordinators
of the academic competitions and the National Beta officials participate in the planning of the
annual state convention. The President and the State Sponsor serve as chairpersons. The
Vice-President will preside at one general session. The Secretary keeps records and is in
charge of all correspondence. The Reporter compiles all newsletters and is in charge of
publicity for the convention. The Chaplain gives the inspirational messages at the general
sessions.
IV. PLANNING THE CAMPAIGN: Meet and greet only by candidate as delegates enter the
meeting room for the First General Session. HANDOUTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.
COURTESY to the opponents should be the order of the day with Junior Betas. Monitors
will be posted in the campaign area. Prior to and during the convention no mailings,
telephone calls, etc. are permitted. Failure to follow these rules will result in a percentage of
votes deducted.
V. THE NOMINATION: If your club decides to sponsor a candidate, study all the rules, clip
the next page, fill it out and send it by CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT
REQUESTED to:
National Beta Club
151 Beta Club Way
Any violations of the following rules will result in losing a percentage of votes.
Campaigning
1. No handouts, balloons, food products, band, tape players, radio, VCR, horns, or any
other noise makers.
2. Betas from the candidate’s club may wear the t-shirts and be involved in the skit.
3. Campaign T-Shirts and /or costumes may be worn at anytime during the convention.
4. Placards promoting your candidate may be hand carried around the convention center
at any time except general sessions.
5. Size of placards can be no larger than a 14” x 22”.
6. No chanting is to take place at anytime.
Speeches
1. Time limit of two (2) minutes.
2. The candidate will not speak after the 2 minute whistle is blown.
3. Deliverance of speech must not be suggestive in anyway. (No sexual connotations)
4. NO singing, rapping, costuming, props, slides, videos, inappropriate gestures during
the speech or question/answer segment.
5. The speech should have substance and not be a list of your qualifications nor contain
references to flirting (i.e., “See you at the dance,” “Here’s my phone number,” or
“I’m available.”)
6. Content must not have reference to or use of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, guns, sex,
bathroom humor, violence, underclothing, race, etc.
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Dress Code
1. Young ladies must wear a dressy pantsuit with coordinating long sleeve jacket or
business suit.
2. The length of the business suit skirt must be below the knee, with a front, side or back slit no
longer than 2” above the knee.
3. The dressy pantsuit pants must be to the top of the shoes. Crop pants must not be worn.
4. Jacket’s sleeve must be to the wrist.
5. No low cut or tight fitting, strapless or spaghetti strap tops will be allowed.
6. The young men must wear a suit or jacket with dress slacks, a tie, collared dress shirt and
dress shoes.
Skit
1. A one minute promotional skit will follow the speech only at the Campaign session.
Skit participants must stop when the one minute whistle is blown.
2. The dress for participants in the skit must be appropriate.
3. (No strapless, low-cut or spaghetti straps tops, no midriffs showing, no skin tight
clothing, and no short shorts. Shorts must be worn under very short skirts.
4. The candidate will not take part in the promotional skit.
5. No balloons, hay, confetti, or fire in the skits.
6. Cheerleading stunts without mats are not recommended.
7. Nothing thrown from the stage into the audience.
8. The candidate and skit participants must remain on stage during the skit.
9. Skits must not have reference to or use of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, guns, sex,
bathroom humor, violence, underclothing, race, etc. Be careful of movie, music,
commercial, etc that are chosen for skit. (i.e., any reference to Austin Powers movie
and the Soulja Boy song would be inappropriate for slogan, skit or speech.)
10. No inappropriate dance moves or gestures.
11. Black lights are discouraged due to the inability to turn off lights at the
convention sites.
12. No use of guns of any type, real knives or swords or very sharp pointed objects.
13. Removal of clothing will not be allowed on stage.
Question/Answer Segment
1. One (1) minute time limit to answer the question.
2. Candidate must stop when the one minute whistle is blown.
3. Each candidate will draw a question from a pool of questions.
4. Prior to the session, each candidate will be given an opportunity to see the entire pool of
questions.
5. Timing starts after then question has been read.
Voting
1. Grade master ballots will be used.
2. Voting will be by candidate number as printed in the program, not by name.
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If there are infractions of the above stated candidate rules,
a deduction of votes will occur as follows:
• Inappropriate speech or skit which includes the following: 75%
Sexual gestures or connotations
Inappropriate dance gestures
Reference to alcohol, drugs or tobacco
Use of guns of any type, real knives or swords and very pointed objects.
Reference to gambling, bathroom humor, underclothing or race
Use of inappropriate songs, movies, etc. (i.e., “Soulja Boy” and the movie
“Austin Powers.”)
Removal of clothing
• All other infractions – 25% of votes per rule infraction
A committee made up of the Kentucky Beta Club Council Chair, a Council Member and the
Kentucky State Junior Beta Sponsor will rule on any loss of vote total of a candidate.
CAMPAIGN SKIT JUDGING CRITERIA

Originality and Support of Candidate 20 pts.
Evidence of Preparation 10 pts.
Suitability - Appropriate dress
• No low cut tops
• skin tight fitting clothing 20 pts.
• no midriffs showing
• no short shorts
• shorts worn under short skirts
• no strapless or spaghetti strap tops
Appropriate Content with no references to:
• Sex
• alcohol, drugs, tobacco 20 pts.
• Race
• bathroom humor
• Underclothing
• Gambling
• No guns of any type, real knives and swords or very sharp
pointed objects
Appropriate song lyrics, dance moves and movie themes
• i.e., inappropriate song –“Soulja Boy”
• i.e., inappropriate movie– “Austin Power” 20 pts.
Overall Performance in promoting candidate 10 pts.
TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS 100 pts
Less 20pts. For going over performance time limit
FINAL SCORE
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NOMINATION FOR OFFICE - FORM I
Note: The candidate must be a member of an active Junior Beta Club the school year following his/her
election in order to serve as an officer. If the candidate will be a member of a different Junior Beta Club
next year Form II must be completed and sent with nomination Form I. If Form II is not completed your
club will not be contacted and your candidate will NOT be eligible to run for office.
The candidate must meet all the listed criteria and be registered with the National Office by
February 3, 2010.
1. Name of Candidate _________________________________________________________________________
2. Home Address of Candidate __________________________________________________________________
City________________________________State_________________________Zip Code _________________
Home Phone Number __________________________________________ E-Mail Address________________
3. Office for which he/she is nominated ___________________________________________________________
4. School Name and Address ________________________________________________ Circle grade: 7th or 8th
City________________________________State_________________________Zip Code _________________
School Telephone Number ________________________________________E-Mail Address ______________
5. PLEDGE: I hereby promise that I will attend the entire convention (all meetings and sessions) the year I am a
candidate (including the installation) and the entire convention the following year, if I am elected to office. I
will abide by all rules for campaigns and candidates, and will fulfill all the duties of my office. I have completed
all the necessary forms and mailed them to the National Beta Club.
I UNDERSTAND THAT FAILURE TO FULFILL THIS PLEDGE MAY RESULT IN
FORFEITING MY OPPORTUNITY TO RUN AND/OR SERVE AS A STATE OFFICER.
I have read, I understand, and I will abide by the pledge.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature of Candidate (as it is to be listed in program)
If there are any questions call the National Office or contact the National Official on site of the convention.
6. Signature of Sponsor _______________________________________________________________
7. Signature of Principal ______________________________________________________________
8. Please have the Executive Head of your school write a brief letter of approval in the space provided
below. (Use back if needed.)
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Return by CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED to:
The National Beta Club

151 Beta Club Way POSTMARK DEADLINE:
Spartanburg SC 29306-3012 February 3, 2010
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NOMINATION FOR OFFICE – FORM II
If the candidate is to be a member of a different Junior Beta Club the year following his/her
election to office, please have the new school’s administration and Junior Beta Club Sponsor
complete and sign this form. This form must be returned to the National Office by the deadline
date or your candidate will not be eligible to run.
Name of Candidate ______________________________________________________________
Name of New School ____________________________________________________________
Address of School ______________________________________________________________
City__________________________________State____________________Zip Code_________
School Telephone Number ________________________________________________________
School Fax Number _____________________________________________________________
School E-Mail Address ___________________________________________________________
Sponsors Pledge:
I hereby promise that I will attend all necessary functions and the entire convention the
year ____________________________ serves as a state officer. I will abide by

(Name of candidate)
all rules and will help him/her fulfill all the duties of his/her office.
Signature of Sponsor _____________________________________________________________
Signature of Principal ____________________________________________________________
Return by CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED to:
The National Beta Club

151 Beta Club Way
Spartanburg SC 29306-3012
POSTMARK DEADLINE: February 3, 2010
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TALENT COMPETITION RULES
1. All talent participants must be officially enrolled at the National Office by the deadline
date of May 3, 2010. Only Betas registered at the convention may take part in the
program. All talent participant(s) name(s) must be on the talent entry form.
2. Clubs must furnish their own properties. A piano, sound system and CD/cassette tape
player will be provided. Any music used for talent must be put on a CD/cassette tape,
labeled, and given to the talent coordinator prior to the beginning of the session.
3. Twenty points (20) from final score will be deducted from any performance
exceeding the time limits.
4. Group acts (5 or more participants) — 6-minute limit. You will have a time limit of
eleven (11) minutes. This includes set up and take down, but the performance still has a
maximum time limit of six (6) minutes.
5. Special acts (4 or fewer participants) — 4-minute limit
6. The final five groups of Group Talent will compete at the First General Session, and the
final six Special Talents will compete at the Second General Session.
7. Tape or disc for vocal entries must contain music only. (This means no words or
computerized/synthesized voices on tape or disc.)
8. NO LIP SYNCING ALLOWED
Sources for ordering tapes without background vocals:
1) Musical Creations – www.musicalcreations.com – phone: 919.460.7464;
2) Pocket Songs – www.pocketsongs.com – phone 1.800.NOW.SING or
FAX 1-917-592-3116;
3) Star Tracks – www.omegasound.com – phone; 1.800.336.0637
9. Group acts must clear the stage of any debris following their performance. Clean up will
be included in the setup/take down time limit of 5 minutes.
10. No adults will be allowed on stage during the group or special talent performance. Adults
may assist in the set-up and exit procedure but must clear the stage prior to performance.
11. The performance must be above average: avoid corny, crude or risqué jokes and acts—
they are beneath the dignity of Junior Betas! Be careful of your motions and/or lyrics. At
the 1993 Sponsor's luncheon, a motion to set stricter guidelines for the talent acts was
made and passed. There was a consensus that the portrayal of subjects such as gambling,
drinking and prostitution are in poor taste for this age group.
12. All entries must be postmarked by February 3, 2010. All talent entries postmarked after
February 3rd will be returned. A school may enter either the group talent or the special
talent, NOT BOTH.
13. Please use the microphone. Observation has shown this gives best results. Musical
numbers are better, and for solo and speaking parts, the microphone is a MUST! Only
microphones and headsets that are provided by the Audio Visual Company hired by
National Office may be used.
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14. No use of guns of any type, real knives or swords, or very sharp pointed objects.
15. The use of black lights is discouraged due to the inability to turn off lights at the
convention sites.
16. NO FIRE, HAY, CONFETTI, OR BALLOONS MAY BE USED IN ANY ACT!
17. Cheerleading stunts without mats are not recommended.
18. Candidates for State Office CANNOT participate in the talent contest competition or
they will forfeit their right to run for a State Office.
19. No audio visual technology allowed in a talent performance, such as, power point, slide
show, etc.
RETURN ENTRY BLANK BY CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED TO:
National Beta Club
151 Beta Club Way
CRITERIA FOR KENTUCKY JUNIOR TALENT COMPETITION

In an effort to encourage real talent at the Kentucky Junior Beta Club Talent Competition,
the judging of special and group performances shall be based on the following criteria:
Talent 50 pts.
Is evidence of real talent present in the performance? (No lip syncing
allowed. Vocal performers may not have background or
computerized/synthesized voices on the accompaniment tape or
CD.)
Evidence of preparation before presentation 20 pts.
Consideration will be given for the originality and complexity of the act.
Evidence of adequate rehearsal, preparation of sets, backdrops, and special
effects that contribute to the act will be considered.
Nature and appropriateness of performance 20 pts.
Consideration will be given to the manner in which the performance is
given. The content must be appropriate and in good taste. (Off color,
risqué acts and costume(s) or inappropriate costuming will not be
allowed.) The performance should be uniform. All aspects of the act
should blend together to present a pleasing, effective performance
Overall Entertainment Quality 10 pts.
Presentation confidence, Stage Presence
TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS 100 pts.
Less 20 points for going over performance time limit
FINAL SCORE
Judges will rank the talent 1 through the total number of talents with one representing
their number one choice. Judges’ scores will be added together with the lowest vote total
being 1st place, second lowest total being 2nd place, and so on. Judges will not discuss or
attempt to convince another judge to rank an act in a certain order.
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GROUP TALENT COMPETITION ENTRY FORM
Note: A school may enter either the Group Talent or Special Talent, but NOT BOTH.
SPECIAL TALENT: Candidates cannot enter talent contest. Maximum time limit six minutes -
must have five or more participants.
1. Name and Address of School

City_______________________________State________________Zip Code
Phone Number with area code of School
Fax Number with area code of School
E-Mail Address of Sponsor
2. Title of Entry
3. Describe type of talent and performance:
4. Will you use recorded music? Piano?

5. Names of Participants (Must be listed in alphabetical order and be registered Beta
members to be eligible to participate.)
( use back or another sheet)
Principal’s Signature Sponsor’s Signature
RETURN ENTRY BLANK BY CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED

TO: National Beta Club
151 Beta Club Way
Make sure all students entering competition are members of the National Junior Beta Club
and are registered with the National Office by the postmark deadline.
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SPECIAL TALENT COMPETITION ENTRY FORM
Note: A school may enter either the Group Talent or Special Talent, but NOT BOTH.
SPECIAL TALENT: Candidates cannot enter talent contest. Maximum time limit four minutes
- must have four or fewer participants.
1. Name and Address of School

City_______________________________State________________Zip Code
Phone Number with area code of School
Fax Number with area code of School
E-Mail Address of Sponsor
2. Title of Entry
3. Describe type of talent and performance:
4. Will you use recorded music? Piano?

5. Names of Participants (Must be listed in alphabetical order and be registered Beta
members to be eligible to participate.)
( use back or another sheet)
Principal’s Signature Sponsor’s Signature
RETURN ENTRY BLANK BY CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED

TO: National Beta Club
151 Beta Club Way
Make sure all students entering competition are members of the National Junior Beta Club
and are registered with the National Office by the postmark deadline.
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ARTS AND CRAFTS COMPETITION RULES
1. Be very specific of the category in which entry is entered.
2. An individual may enter only one (1) item per category; however, an individual may enter
more than one category. Each school will be limited to one entry per category. Only students
registered at the Convention are eligible to participate.
3. Scanning of entries will be used again this year in Arts and Crafts. The school name
and students name will be with the bar code. Please send appropriate names after
completing the Entry Forms to the State Sponsor AND State Sponsor Elect.
4. Although the coordinator in charge of the Arts and Crafts competition will take reasonable
precautions to protect entries, the club will not be responsible for loss, damage, or breakage.
It is the responsibility of clubs entering the contest to collect entered items at the
designated times. Please make arrangements to pick up at the designated time at the
convention.
5. Paintings, photography and other similar works should be matted or framed for best
presentation. No easels will be supplied.
6. All entry forms must be postmarked by February 3, 2010. No late entries will be accepted.
Postmarks will be checked.
7. No kits of any kind should be used.
8. Original Entry forms must be sent to state sponsor and a duplicate sent to Sponsor-Elect
Ms. Sherry Radford AND Mrs. Myra Little
Cumberland County Middle School Allen Co. Scottsville HS
908 North Main, P. O. Box 70 1545 Bowling Green Road
9. All art work completed by the individual or group must be presented for judging and display
between 10:30 AM and 1:00 PM 1:00 PM on Thursday afternoon, March 5, 2010.
10. Though tags are provided, the entry sheets MUST be returned in order to prepare at the
convention.
11. Entries will remain on display from 2:00 PM till 4:00 PM on Thursday, March 5, 2010. Pick
up Entries from 4:30 PM till 5:30 PM.
12. There must be at least three (3) clubs entered in a particular category for the pieces to be
judged. Example: Three student/school entries in the photography category.
13. Winning entries in the starred categories will be invited to participate at the Junior National
Convention.
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ARTS COMPETITION ENTRY FORM
(5th – 9th grades)
NAME OF SCHOOL ____________________________________________________________

SCHOOL ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________
SPONSOR'S NAME ____________________________________________________________
CATEGORY (CHECK ALL CATEGORIES YOUR SCHOOL WISHES TO ENTRY BUT

EACH SCHOOL WILL BE LIMITED TO ONE ENTRY PER CATEGORY.)
Provide competing student’s name on the line after each category.

_____ 1. Black & White Photography (-No larger than 8"X10"before framed, no digitally
enhanced photos)
_____ 2. Colored Photography (-No larger than 8"X10"before framed, no digitally enhanced
photos)
_____ 3. Sketching (pastel/charcoal) _________________________________________
_____ 4. Sketching (pen/pencil) _________________________________________
_____ 5. Watercolor paintings (any size)
_____ 6. Oil or acrylic paintings (any size) ________________________________________
_____ 7. Sculpture (hand built) ________________________________________________
NOTE SPONSORS: The works entered in the arts competition must be solely created by the
students. Any student entering the arts competition must attend the convention. The arts
competition project must be completed between February 17, 2009 and February 3, 2010.
____________________________________
SPONSOR'S SIGNATURE
DEADLINE DATE: Postmarked by February 3, 2010
Duplicate this form and mail one copy to each of the following:
North Main, P. O. Box 70 1545 Bowling Green Road
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CRAFTS COMPETITION ENTRY FORM
(5th – 9th Grades)
NAME OF SCHOOL ____________________________________________________________

SCHOOL ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________
SPONSOR'S NAME ____________________________________________________________
CATEGORY (CHECK ALL CATEGORIES YOUR SCHOOL WISHES TO ENTRY BUT

EACH SCHOOL WILL BE LIMITED TO ONE ENTRY PER CATEGORY.)
Provide only one competing student’s name or state if it is a club project on the line
after each category.
_____ 1. Counted/Stamped Cross-Stitch __________________________________________
_____ 2. Crochet/Knitting __________________________________________
_____ 3. Woodworking _________________________________________
_____ 4. Needlepoint/Embroidery _________________________________________
_____ 5. Decorated Wreath _________________________________________
_____6. Jewelry (only one hand-made item) _______________________________________
NOTE SPONSORS: The items entered in the crafts competition must be solely created by the
students. Any student entering the crafts competition must attend the convention. The craft
competition project must be completed between February 17, 2009 and February 3, 2010.
____________________________________
SPONSOR'S SIGNATURE
DEADLINE DATE: Postmarked by February 3, 2010


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ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS
1. Each exam will have a time limit of one hour.
2. Each participant must bring two (2) #2 pencils, an eraser and scrap paper.
3. The time each participant finishes the test will be recorded. In case of a tie, the
participant who finished the test first will be declared the winner.
4. Each Exam will be compiled from the Kentucky Core Content and will be provided by an
outside test preparation company.
5. No outside resources will be allowed during the test. This includes calculators, slide
rules, dictionaries, or any other type of reference material.
The following academic competitions will be held at the 2010 State Convention.
SOCIAL STUDIES COMPETITION*
SCIENCE COMPETITION*
LANGUAGE ARTS COMPETITION
MATH COMPETITION*
*The top 3 winners in Math, Science and Social Studies will be invited to compete at the
National Convention. The Language Arts is not offered at National Convention.
There is not an individual form for these competitions. Simply place an “X” beside each
competition your school will enter on the Contest Entry Form and the contestant’s name.
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BANNER COMPETITION RULES
This is a club entry and must be made by Beta members, and turned in on Thursday between
10:30 AM and 1:00 PM for judging. A tag is included in this packet to attach to the back of the
banner with a safety pin on the lower corner of the banner.
1. The banner must measure 24" W x 36"L

including fringe. The banner must be in
the shape of a rectangle as shown. No
paper and/or poster board may be used.
(1/2" more or less will be allowed
for shrinkage or stretching.) The banner
must be free flowing as a flag and
two dimensional in design. A two
dimensional banner has the design
and lettering lying flat against the banner
material. The depth of the design, lettering,
etc. on the material must not exceed 1/4 of an
inch.)
2. Bring your own five foot (5') standard for

display.
3. ALL WORK MUST BE DONE BY JUNIOR

BETA MEMBERS.
4. Winners will be designated after judging.
5. This banner must be done during the school year.
6. THEME FOR THE BANNER — “Beta - A Circle of Winners”

(The theme does not need to be explicitly stated out on the banner.)
Judging Criteria
• Interpretation and Illustration of theme 25pts.
• Originality and creativity 25 pts.
• Craftsmanship 25 pts.
• Adherence to convention theme 25 pts.
Deduction of Points for the following Rule Infractions
• Not having a five foot “T” standard – 25 pts.
• Not adhering to banner size and depth – 25 pts.
• A 5' x l" Dowel in a piece of wood (well glued) will be sufficient if you have to make a
standard.
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BANNER COMPETITION INTERPRETATION FORM
Attach to your banner.

******************************************************************************
Name of School: ________________________________________________________________
Description: Meaning or symbolism used on this banner and how the banner carries out the
theme.
The banner is new this year. All work on this banner was done by Junior Beta Club members.
Sponsor's Signature _____________________________________________________________
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ESSAY COMPETITION RULES
1. Title: “Beta - A Circle of Winners”
2. Deadline: Essays must be postmarked no later than February 3, 2010.
3. Each school may enter one individual essay written by a Junior Beta.
4. Length of Essay: Limit the essay from 600-1000 words. Count the words and note the
total number of words on the title page. Every word will be counted except dates (such as
March 1,1981) which will be counted as one word only. Do not exceed the word limit.
5. Judging: All essays will be judged by a panel of impartial individuals. Essays will be
judged on adherence to theme, neatness, spelling, punctuation, and organization.
6. Bibliography: All essays should include a bibliography with the essay if material from
books, pamphlets, letters, newspapers, etc. is used.
7. Essay must be typed and double spaced.
8. Title Page: 1. title of the essay, 2. contestant's name, 3. contestant’s full address, 4.
school represented and 5. number of words in essay must be plainly written on the title
page ONLY. Lack of any of these items will be cause a deduction in points.
9. Top 3 winners will be invited to compete at National Convention.
Judging Criteria
• Adherence to and Interpretation of Theme 30 pts.
• Organization and Development 30 pts.
• Creativity 30 pts.
• Punctuation/Grammar 10 pts.
Deduction of points for each the following rule infractions

• No word count documentation – 25 pts.
• Incomplete Title Page – 25 pts.
• Essay not typed or double spaced – 25 pts.
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ESSAY COMPETITION ENTRY FORM
Submit this form with the essay
Student's Name
Student's School
Address
Title: “Beta - A Circle of Winners”
I hereby certify that this is an original essay of the student.
Student’s Signature
Parent’s Signature
Sponsor’s Signature
DEADLINE DATE - FEBRUARY 3, 2010
Mail to
Ms. Sherry Radford
Cumberland County Middle School
908 North Main, P. O. Box 70
Burkesville, KY 42717
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LIVING LITERATURE COMPETITION RULES
The Living Literature competition provides an opportunity for students to present their
interpretation of a scene from a favorite work of literature.
1. Students should choose a scene and character from any form of literature, such as a novel,
short story, poem or play. Students recreate the scene through costumes, scenery and
props.
2. A standard poster board should be provided which includes a short description of the
scene, title, author and school. The poster board must be set within the dimensions of the
scenery.
3. The dimension of a scene may not exceed 10 feet wide by 12 feet deep.
4. All props must be free standing.
5. No electrical outlets will be available.
6. No moving objects, live animals, fire, hay, confetti, mannequins or music in the scene.
7. Placement will be assigned for each entry by the State Sponsor or Coordinator.
8. Entrants will have 30 minutes to set up the scene and must be set up and “in character” by
the designated time to qualify for judging. Visitation will occur after judging.
9. Only 2 adults may help the members set up the scenery and must leave room after
setup.
10. During visitation, students become “wax museum figures” of the characters.
11. Students standing off the floor (i.e., on a ladder, on top of a scene, etc.) must be
secured to prevent a fall. Please remind your student not to lock their knees.
12. The visitation will take place in four 5-minute increments with a 3-minute break between
each. Participants may bring bottled water for breaks
13. Entrants must clean their assigned scene area after the contest is over.
Judging Criteria
• Scenery - Interpretation of the scene, craftsmanship 30 pts.
• Costume – authentic quality, attention to detail 30 pts.
• Pose – expression, attitude, ability to maintain character 30 pts.
• Poster – should include title, author, and school, 10 pts.
(Adequately explain scene, and be eye catching, neatness)
Deduction of points for the following rule infractions

• Scene exceeds the designated area – 25 pts
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ON SITE POETRY COMPETITION RULES
1. Each school may enter one student for competition.
2. Students have a 60 minute time limit.
3. No prewritten materials allowed.
4. Each student must bring pen and loose-leaf paper and may bring dictionary/thesaurus.
5. Limit of 200 words.
6. Subject for the poem will be assigned at the beginning of the competition.
7. Writing must be legible to be judged.
8. Student must record the poem’s word count at the end of poem. Deductions will be made
if there is no word count.
9. Top three winners will be invited to compete at the National Convention.
10. All poems will be judged by a panel of impartial individuals.
JUDGING CRITERIA
• Impact 30 points
(Writer has something to say; completeness and correctness of content and form)
• Inventiveness 30 points
(Reader is surprised by new and unexpected elements, coined words, figurative
language, unconventional punctuation, spelling, or format, etc.)
• Individuality 30 points
(A distinctive voice, tone, or point of view)
• Adherence to rules 10 points
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POSTER COMPETITION RULES
1. Teams of 2 to 4 students will design an original poster.

2. Time limit – one hour (60 minutes).
3. Theme will be assigned at the beginning of the competition.
4. Theme does not have to written on poster.
5. Teams will be provided with:
a. One sheet of poster board measuring 14” X 22”
b. 2 - #2 Pencils and eraser
c. 8 standard markers –
Brown, Black, Yellow, Orange, Purple, Red, Blue, and Green
6. A room will be designated to display the posters after judging.
7. Top 3 winners will be invited to compete at the National Convention
JUDGING CRITERIA
• Adherence to theme 20%

• Creativity 20%
• Overall appearance 20%
• Originality 20%
• Neatness 20%
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QUIZ BOWL COMPETITION RULES
Please keep in mind that there are no guarantees regarding the types of buzzer systems
provided for competition.
Contest Rules
1. Each team consists of 4 members. Students must be registered with the National Beta
Club by the registration deadline of the Convention. Each team must designate a captain.
2. The competition will be single elimination.
3. Each match will consist of two teams and will be played with two, 20-question halves.
Written Test
1. A team of four will work on the test together.
2. Scores on the written test will be determined from the total number of correct answers.
3. The four teams with the highest scores will be the finalists for the oral competition.
4. To break ties for the four team qualifiers for the semifinal rounds, the time the answer
sheets are turned in will be used.
5. The entrants will be allowed one (1) hour to complete the 50 questions.
6. Protests on the written competition must be registered with the judges within one (1) hour
after the posting of the results.
7. The decision of the judges will be final.
Oral Competition
1. Only team members who have taken the written test will be permitted to compete in the
oral competition.
2. The first place qualifying team will compete with the fourth place qualifying team, the
second against the third.
3. There will be two semifinal rounds. The first round will feature the second and third place
qualifying teams, and the second round will feature the first and fourth place qualifying
teams.
4. The final round will feature the winners of the first and second rounds of the semifinals.
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5. Each team will select a captain to represent the team and give the answers on the bonus
questions.
6. No calculators can be used in the competition; however, pads and pencils will be supplied
for the competitors.
7. Questions will vary in difficulty. They will range from the trivial to the highly technical.
They will be compiled by an outside testing agency from school texts, current news, trivia
books, standardized tests, quiz bowl books, etc. There are no specific sources from which
you can study. This is general knowledge competition, which stresses quick recall.
8. If a team is late or fails to appear at all, it will forfeit the match and the remaining teams
will compete. There will be no rearrangement of the schedule. (Designated lateness will
be 5 minutes after the starting time.)
9. Each match will consist of two teams and will be played in one round consisting of
twenty (20) questions.
10. The team with the highest score at the end of twenty (20) questions will be declared the
winner of that match.
11. There are two types of questions used in the competition, “Toss-up” and “Bonus.”
A. A “Toss-up” question generally has only one part and is worth ten points (10).
Any team member may respond to a “Toss-up” question. The participant, who
buzzes first, when recognized by the moderator, has five (5) seconds to respond to
the question. NO conference between team members is allowed on a “Toss-up”
question.
B. If the respondent answers a “Toss-up” question incorrectly, the opposing team

gets five (5) seconds to respond with the correct answer.
12. A “Bonus” question generally has a value of twenty (20) points and may range from a
single answer to a question involving multiple parts with a value of five (5) or ten (10)
points assigned to each post. Bonus questions vary in degree of difficulty. Conference
among team members, who have answered the “Toss-up” question and earned the
“Bonus” question, IS ALLOWED. The “bonus” response must come from the designated
Team Captain who will speak for the team.
A. If a “Bonus” is incorrectly answered, it will NOT be offered to the other team.

B. The moderator will read the “Bonus” question through once in its entirety.
Immediately, upon the completion of reading the question, a twenty (20) second
timer will begin. At the end of 15 seconds, the timer will say “five”, which means
the team, has five (5) seconds to begin giving the answer to the bonus. When the
full twenty (20) seconds has expired, the timer will call “time” and no answers
will be accepted.
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C. If the Team Captain is ready to respond before the allowed time us up, he/she
may signal by saying “ready” to the moderator.
D. The moderator will not indicate whether answers are correct or incorrect until
response to all multiple parts is completed, at which time, he/she will note the
points awarded and provide any answers not given. He/she will then immediately
move on to the next “Toss-up” question.
13. In Case of a Tie:

If competition should end in a tie, a “sudden death” situation using only “Toss-up”
questions will occur. The team who scores FIRST will be declared the winner of the
game. All previous rules for the “Toss-up” questions will apply.
14. The Decision:

A. The judges and the judges alone will maintain the score and determine whether
the answers to questions are acceptable and if they are given in the appropriate
time allowed. ALL DECISIONS BY THE JUDGES WILL BE FINAL.
B. If there are any problems or disputes, the team wishing to protest must notify the
MODERATOR IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE MATCH. Both teams must
remain in the room during the protest. The judges will then make a final decision.
If the protest is designated as a legitimate one, a re-match will be scheduled. Both
teams and Sponsors must be present for the re-match.
15. The top 3 winners will be invited to compete at the National Convention.
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SCRAPBOOK COMPETITION RULES
ALL SCRAPBOOKS MUST BE TURNED IN BETWEEN 10:30 AM and 1:00 PM on
Thursday, March 5, 2010. Only schools registered at the Convention are eligible to participate.
Please read all rules and regulations carefully. If it does not comply in ANYWAY,
it will NOT be judged.
1. Only one (1) scrapbook per club may be entered into competition.
2. The scrapbook should cover only one year, convention to convention.
3. All work is to be done only by Beta members with the supervision of the Sponsor.
4. The material is to be enclosed in a hardback cover. The name of the school and the
organization may be used on the cover if desired.
5. NO stands or display boxes. Only a scrapbook is to be entered.
6. The first page of the scrapbook shall contain only the name of the club and the name of
the school. (Title Page)
7. The scrapbook must contain a table of contents.
8. The convention theme is “Beta - A Circle of Winners”
9. The Scrapbook entry must follow the convention theme.
10. The contents of the scrapbook may include: (a) School Service Projects; (b) Community
Service Projects; (c) Interclub Service Projects; (d) Social Functions; (e) Original
Categories (unique to the school); (f) Beta members in other school related activities.
11. All newspaper clippings should be identified as to source and date.
12. Staples and tape should not be used to secure materials (use glue or special materials).
13. The scrapbook should be simple to handle - pages easily turned, etc. It might be helpful to
remember that the judges are not personally familiar with your school. The entries must
be understandable to a person outside your organization.
14. The scrapbook should not exceed 24" by 24" by 12" or points will be deducted.
15. Scrapbooks will be on display for viewing. Monitors will be assigned to the area for
supervision.
16. The top 3 winners will be invited to compete at National Convention.
JUDGING CRITERIA
• Cover and binding – 10pts.
• Title page, table of contents 10pts.
• Originality/Creativity 20pts.
• Artwork and overall artistic appeal 30pts.
• Contents (State convention to state convention) 30pts.
• Exceeds the designated size – 25 pts.
• Scrapbook entered with a display box or stand – 25 pts.
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SONGFEST COMPETITION RULES
1. Clubs who are interested will take the melody of a well-known song, jingle, or
commercial and re-write the words for Junior Beta. (No Medleys) THE SONGFEST
ENTRY MUST FOLLOW THE CONVENTION THEME. Do not use the club's name in
the lyrics.
2. The Songfest entry must follow the Convention Theme- “Beta - A Circle of Winners”
3. Do not use the club's name in the lyrics.
4. Lyrics to the original song and lyrics of the new song must be typewritten and
submitted with the entry form.
5. No props, no choreographic movement or animation, no dramatic gestures or costumes.
6. Only matching shirts, pants, or skirts will be allowed.
7. The club submitting the song will sing the song at the preliminary competition on
Thursday, March 5, 2010 at 2:00 PM. Each club must supply own music and CD or
Keyboard.
8. All club members on stage must sing.
9. Length of the song may not exceed three minutes. On stage presentation may not exceed
six minutes including set up and take down.
10. Seventy-five percent or 50 (whichever is less) of your Beta students registered at
convention must participate in the competition.
11. The top three songfest participants will present their songs on stage during the Second
General Session.
12. NO LIP SYNCING WILL BE ALLOWED.
13. NO BACKGROUND VOCALS ON SOUNDTRACK. (This means no words or
computerized/synthesized voices on tape or CD.)
14. Only First Place will be invited to compete at Nationals.
JUDGING CRITERIA
• Originality (Words, Phrases) 50 pts.
• Club’s overall performance 25 pts.
(Attire, No lip syncing, No background vocals)
• Use of Theme 25 pts.
• No lyrics (original and new) submitted – 25 pts.
• Length of performance exceeds time limit – 25 pts.
*Keep in mind that songfest is not a shortened group talent. The basis for judging is originality
of words and the vocal performance.
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SPEECH COMPETITION RULES
1. Topic: “Beta - A Circle of Winners”
2. Only one student per school can enter and the postmark deadline for entering will be
February 3, 2010.
3. Time limit: 1-2 minutes. There will be an official timer to record times. Any variation
from the limits — over or under — will result in points being deducted from the speaker's
score — five points for every fifteen seconds.
4. Only one sponsor/chaperone will be allowed in the speech competition room.
5. Date: Speeches will be presented at 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 4, 2010.
6. No props or costumes allowed.
7. The winning speech will be presented on stage during one of the general sessions.
Speech coordinator will inform the winner of the exact session.
9. All speeches will be judged by a panel of impartial citizens.
JUDGING CRITERIA
• Adherence to theme 20 pts.
• Interest level 10 pts.
• Effectiveness of delivery 10 pts.
• Organization 10 pts.
• Eye Contact 10 pts.
• Transition 10 pts.
• Enthusiasm 10 pts.
• Verbal Support 10 pts.
• Overall Effectiveness 10 pts.

• No Props or costumes – 25 pts.
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SPELLING COMPETITION RULES
WRITTEN PRELIMINARY
1. Twenty-five spelling words will be presented with four possible choices. Words are not
taken from any particular source. No proper names or foreign words will be used, but any
word from the dictionary will be allowed.
2. Grade Master sheets will be provided but Student must provide his/her #2 pencil.
3. The Top Ten scorers will move to the oral contest to be held later in the day. The Top
Ten scorers will be POSTED at the registration desk prior to the oral contest.
4. In case of a tie for the Top Ten positions, students involved in the tie will be included in
the oral contest.
5. Students must arrive and be registered by starting time. (12:00 Noon)
6. No audience is allowed.
ORAL SPELLING RULES
Contest Rules of the Regional and National Spelling Bees
1. Words shall be pronounced according to the diacritical markings in Webster's Third New
International Dictionary copyright 1981 by G & C Merriam Co., and its Addenda Section,
from which the pronouncer, with the approval of the judges, may give a fuller explanation
of the meaning of a word to supplement the dictionary definition (s) quoted.
2. After the pronouncer gives the contestant a word, the contestant must pronounce the
word correctly before and after spelling it.
3. Having started to spell a word, a contestant may stop and start over, retracing the spelling
from the beginning, but in the retracing, there can be no change of letters and their
sequence from those first pronounced. If letters or their sequences are changed in the
respelling, the speller will be eliminated.
4. After missing the spelling of a word, the contestant immediately drops out of the contest.
The next word on the pronouncer's list is given to the next contestant.
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5. When the contestants are reduced to two, the elimination procedure changes. At that
point, when one contestant misspells a word, the other contestant shall be given an
opportunity to spell that same word. If the second contestant spells that word correctly,
plus the next word on the pronouncer's list, then the second contestant shall be declared
the champion.
6. If one of the two spellers misses and the other, after correcting the error, misspells the
new word submitted to him/her, then the misspelled new word shall be referred to the
first speller. If the first speller then succeeds in correcting the error and correctly spells
the next word on the pronouncer's list, then he/she shall be declared champion.
7. If both spellers misspell the same word, both shall continue in the contest, and the one
who first misspelled the word shall be given a new word to spell. The contest shall then
continue under rules 5 and 6.
8. Level of difficulty will be changed with the beginning of a new round.
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SPOTLIGHT COMPETITION RULES
This is a club entry and must be made by Beta members, and turned in on Thursday between
10:30 AM and 1:00 PM for judging. This entry must be completed during the 2009-2010 school
year. It should follow the Beta Theme: “Beta - A Circle of Winners”
Club Spotlights will be on display for viewing.
1. Each club must use a display board that is the size of a regulation science fair board
3 ft. high x 4 ft. wide and should not include the optional attached banner. No additional
materials should be displayed with the spotlight, such as brochures, candy, etc.
Everything incorporated with the spotlight board must be attached. Any border, trim, etc.
should not exceed the regulation size noted above. The depth of any material attached to
the spotlight board should not exceed ¾ inch.
2. Display should include:

1. A county map pinpointing the location of the school.
2. Photographs of club, school, sponsors, service projects, etc.
3. Interesting information about your community
4. Information about school and club
A. Number of students and Beta club members

B. Beta club information, sponsors
C. Age of club
D. Club service projects
3. Board will be judged by the above criteria as well as originality and creativity.
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T-SHIRT DESIGN COMPETITION RULES
1. Each school will be limited to one entry. This is a club competition.
2. The Convention theme is “Beta - A Circle of Winners”
3. The t-shirt must be student designed. Computer aided drawings are acceptable.
4. The original hand drawn artwork that shows the students’ creative ideas must be
submitted with T-shirt.
5. The T-shirt must be commercially reproduced. No iron-on.
6. Although reasonable precautions to protect entries will be taken, the National Beta Club
will not be responsible for loss, or damage. It is the responsibility of clubs entering the
contest to collect entered items at the designated times.
7. All work must be presented for judging and display on Thursday.
8. Only one side of the t-shirt will be judged. Designate the side upon check-in.
9. There must be at least two (2) clubs entered in a category for the pieces to be judged.
10. Students must be present and registered at the convention in order to enter a t-shirt.
11. The top 3 winners will be invited to compete at the National Competition.
JUDGING CRITERIA
• Use of Theme 20 pts.
• Creativity/originality 30 pts.
• Overall artistic appeal 30 pts.
• Complexity of Design 20 pts.
•
• No original hand drawn artwork – 25 pts.
• Not commercially reproduced – 25 pts.
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COMPETITION ENTRY FORM
NAME OF SCHOOL ____________________________________________________________
SCHOOL ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________

City________________________________State_____________________Zip Code__________
SCHOOL PHONE NUMBER WITH AREA CODE ___________________________________
SCHOOL FAX NUMBER WITH AREA CODE ______________________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________
SPONSOR(S) __________________________________________________________________
PLEASE CHECK ON THE LIST BELOW THE CONTESTS YOUR BETA CLUB WILL BE
ENTERING AT THE STATE CONVENTION. PLEASE READ ALL CONTEST RULES
ENCLOSED IN THE BULLETIN.
NOTE: Only one entry per school for each individual contest. An individual student
may participate in only one academic contest.
1. Banner Contest *
_____2. T-Shirt Design*
3. Scrapbook*
____ 4. Spotlight Your Club
5. Poster*
____ 6. Group Talent*
_____7. Special Talent*
_____8. Songfest (MUST submit words)*
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___ 9. Quiz Bowl* Team Members: ______________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
10. Candidate: Student Name:_______________________ Office ___________________
____ 11. Spelling* Student Name: _______________________________________________
12. Speech* Student Name: ________________________________________________
____ 13. Math* Student Name:________________________________________________
____ 14. Language Arts: Student Name:____________________________________________
____ 15. Social Studies*: Student Name:____________________________________________
____ 16. Science*: Student Name:_________________________________________________
___ 17. Poetry* Student Name:__________________________________________________
____ 18. Essay * (MUST submit essay with entry) Contestant’s Name: ____________________
____ 19. Living Literature* _____________________________________________________
For Academic Contests, please enter Contestant Name on line provided.

*National Competitions
_____________________________________
Sponsor’s Signature
RETURN BY CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED TO:

POSTMARK DEADLINE FOR ENTRY: FEBRUARY 3, 2010
REMINDER REMINDER: If substitutions to individual contests need to be

made, please do so by emailing State Sponsor
(sherry.radford@cumberland.kyschools.us). Please give competition, students’
name and new substitutions’ name. Then recheck when signing in at the
contest site. Substitutions must be registered members on the National Beta
Club roster at convention.
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REQUEST FOR JUDGES
In order to keep the best interest of our students at heart, we need judges and/or officials
for the competitions at convention. Please keep in mind that all schools entering at least One
of the following contests must provide a minimum of one person to serve as a judge or
official at convention or the school will be ineligible to place in any competition. If your
school enters a competition, you may not judge that particular competition. In some cases, if
your district enters a competition, you may not judge that competition. Judges and officials will
be reporting to a short training session this year as well. Please mail this form by postmark
deadline of February 3, 2010 to:
Ms. Sherry Radford
Cumberland County Middle School
908 North Main, P. O. Box 70
Burkesville, KY 42717
School Name __________________________________________________________________

School Address ________________________________________________________________
Phone Number with Area Code ____________________________________________________
Fax Number with Area Code ______________________________________________________
E-mail Address _________________________________________________________________
Sponsor(s) to contact for any competition entered:
1. Name and cell phone number ___________________________________________
2. Name and cell phone number ___________________________________________
The judges and officials will be contacted with meeting information prior to convention.
1. Official’s/Judge’ Name_________________________________________________
Mailing Address _____________________________________________________
Cell Phone _____________________________ (or number where you may be reached
during the convention.)
Mailing Address _____________________________________________________
Phone _____________________________
Mailing Address _____________________________________________________
Phone _____________________________
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ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM
• Convention Registration Form is now online at www.sponsors.betaclub.org

It must be
o Completed online
o Submitted online
o Printed
o Mail Certified/Return Receipt Requested to: The National Beta Club, 151
Beta Club Way, Spartanburg, SC 29306-3012 with a check for the
registration fee no later than the deadline postmark of February 3, 2010.
• By registering online you can be sure that all of your students attending the convention are
members of the National Beta Club. If a student is not a member, you can send in the
membership application by the deadline date (February 3, 2010) for them to be eligible to
compete at the convention.
• Registration is $20.00 per Beta Club member attending the convention and Must be
postmarked by the deadline date of February 3, 2010. All registrations postmarked after the
February 3rd deadline date will be required to pay a late registration of $25.00 per Beta Club
member.
• There is no charge for Sponsors and chaperones but they should all register.
• The registration materials and credentials can be picked up at the convention. It will not
be necessary for all the students to report at the registration station. The sponsor can pick
up all the registration credentials for the club.
• Registration fees are non-refundable and NO exceptions will be made.
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REQUEST OF ROOM RESERVATIONS
March 4-5, 2010
Complete Form and Return to:
The Galt House
140 North Fourth Street
Louisville KY 40202
Please print or type in black (do not use blue ink)
Arrival Date __________________________ Departure Date _________________________
Number of Rooms needed: 4 to a room _______

3 to a room _______
2 to a room _______
1 to a room _______
Mail Confirmation to: Advisor ____________________________________________________

School Name___________________________________________________________________
School Address _________________________________________________________________
Street
______________________________________________________________________________
City State Zip
Phone number with area code _____________________________________________________
School Home
Rates Single Double Triple Quad

The Galt House $132.00 $132.00 $132.00 $132.00
The Galt House East $142.00 $142.00 $142.00 $142.00
This form must be mailed to the hotel and postmarked by February 3, 2010.
RESERVATIONS SHOULD NOT BE PHONED. USE THIS FORM.
Sales Tax Exemption: Many schools have a state Purchase Exemption Certificate that could enable them to save the
6 % state sales tax. Is this sales tax exemption is available for your use, write exemption number in the space
provided below and attack a Purchase Exemption Certificate (Form 51A126) to your rooming list. Only charges that
are paid by school check can be exempted from the 6% state sales tax. Charges paid by cash or personal check
cannot be state sales tax exempt _________________________ Sales Tax Exemption Number (Purchase
Exemption Certificate, Form 51A126 must be provided.) Total tax will be 15.01 %
Use the back side of this form for the rooming list and attach additional sheets if needed.
Attention State Sponsor, State Sponsor Elect, and Coordinators: You must submit this form
to the hotel prior to October 1, 2009 to guarantee rooms in the East Tower. Rooms for these
clubs will be held until October 1, 2009. After this Deadline rooms will be released for general
sales.
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HOTEL RESERVATION ROOMING LIST
Give name of each person in room:
Room 1:_____________ Room 6:______________ Room 11:_____________

_____________ ______________ _____________
_____________ ______________ _____________
_____________ ______________ _____________
Room 2:_____________ Room 7:______________ Room 12:_____________
_____________ ______________ _____________
_____________ ______________ _____________
_____________ ______________ _____________
Room 3:_____________ Room 8:______________ Room 13:_____________
_____________ ______________ _____________
_____________ ______________ _____________
_____________ ______________ _____________
Room 4:_____________ Room 9: _____________ Room 17:_____________
_____________ _____________ _____________
_____________ _____________ _____________
_____________ _____________ _____________
Room 5:_____________ Room 10:_____________ Room 15:_____________
_____________ _____________ _____________
_____________ _____________ _____________
_____________ _____________ _____________
Sponsors, please include number of rooms needed and a rooming list. Confirmations will be mailed to you
at the school address.
A $10 per person damage/cleaning deposit will be collected at check in. There will be an inspection of
the rooms by hotel staff and Beta sponsors for any prior damage and another inspection at the conclusion
of the convention. The entire deposit will be refunded if there are NO damages or excessive trash.
If more space is needed, please attach additional sheets. This form must be mailed to the hotel and
postmarked by February 3, 2010. Tax Exempt Status must be cleared with the hotel prior to check in.
The current tax on rooms is 15.01% of which 6.51% may be exempt upon the presentation of a
proper tax-exempt form. A first night’s deposit is required to insure each reservation. Hotel check-in
is 3:00 PM.
Cancellations must be made no later than 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid being charged for
room(s).
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KENTUCKY

March 4-5, 2010

Greetings Junior Beta Sponsors,

Work Phone: 270-864-5818

1. Convention Information 14. Poster Competition Rules

Note: All entries postmarked after February 3, 2010 will be returned.

WEDNESDAY, March 3, 2010

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Contest Coordinators Meeting

THURSDAY, March 4, 2010

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Contest Judge & Officials Meeting

9:30 AM - 4:00 PM REGISTRATION

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM New Sponsors Meeting

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Check in Arts, Crafts, Banners, Scrapbooks, T-Shirts, and

10:00 AM PRELIMINARY TALENT COMPETITION

11:00 AM -12:00 Noon Preliminary Quiz Bowl Competition (written)

12:00 Noon All Academic Exams: Math, Spelling Prelims, Science,

Hospitality (Hospitality Room will be available to sponsors and

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Candidates Meet with National and State Officials

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Judging of Arts, Crafts, Banners, Scrapbooks & Spotlight

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Speech Competition

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM View Arts, Crafts, Banners, Scrapbooks, T-shirts,

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Free time for dinner

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Living Literature Set Up

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Judging Living Literature

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Viewing Living Literature

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Pick up Arts, Crafts, Banners, Scrapbooks, T-Shirts,

5:30 PM - 5:45 PM Candidates Meet and Greet at General Session doors

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM FIRST GENERAL SESSION

9:00 PM - 11:00 PM DANCE

FRIDAY, March 5, 2010

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Sponsors’ Breakfast and Business Meeting (Adults only)

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM REGISTRATION continues

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM SECOND GENERAL SESSION

SPECIAL TALENT FINALS (Top 6)

SONGFEST Performance (Top 3) [The songfest is a single

NOTE: Please follow the guidelines carefully.

D. No nominations from the floor no “write-in” candidates will be permitted.

CAMPAIGN SKIT JUDGING CRITERIA

6. Signature of Sponsor _______________________________________________________________

7. Signature of Principal ______________________________________________________________

The National Beta Club

Name of Candidate ______________________________________________________________

Name of New School ____________________________________________________________

Address of School ______________________________________________________________

School Telephone Number ________________________________________________________

School Fax Number _____________________________________________________________

School E-Mail Address ___________________________________________________________

year ____________________________ serves as a state officer. I will abide by

Signature of Sponsor _____________________________________________________________

Signature of Principal ____________________________________________________________

Return by CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED to:

The National Beta Club

POSTMARK DEADLINE: February 3, 2010

CRITERIA FOR KENTUCKY JUNIOR TALENT COMPETITION

1. Name and Address of School

4. Will you use recorded music? Piano?

( use back or another sheet)

Principal’s Signature Sponsor’s Signature

RETURN ENTRY BLANK BY CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED

POSTMARK DEADLINE: February 3, 2010

1. Name and Address of School

4. Will you use recorded music? Piano?

_ 3. Sketching (pastel/charcoal) _____________________________________

_ 4. Sketching (pen/pencil) _____________________________________

_ 6. Oil or acrylic paintings (any size) ____________________________________

_ 7. Sculpture (hand built) ____________________________________________