2007-08
GENERAL CONTEST RULES & REGULATIONS
1. Submissions can deal with an awareness of any addictions topic with a focus on positive choices which promote healthy lifestyles.
2. Entries must be sponsored by an Elks or Royal Purple Lodge. Contestants can contact and enter through their nearest Elks or Royal Purple Lodge.
3. Each entry is to be accompanied by a completed entry form. Entry forms are available from the sponsoring Lodge, on our web-site or from the National Office.
4. Each contestant may submit as many entries as he/she wishes. However, he/she will only be eligible to win once in each category.
5. More than one contestant may work on a submission.
6. Entries may be submitted in either official language.
7. Entries containing brand names may be altered when published for distribution.
8. All submissions are to be original work and should not be corrected by leaders.
9. Judging is based on content (60%), effective use of the medium (30%) and attention to detail (10%).
10. Prizes will be awarded upon the recommendation of judges whose decision will be final.
11. Only the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winning entries in each category will go on to provincial and national competition.
12. All submissions will become the property of the Elks and Royal Purple Fund For Children.
DEADLINE DATES
Contestants should contact the nearest Lodge regarding deadline dates. The Provincial Co-ordinators will conduct the provincial contest with the Lodge entries received by the end of February. The National Contest Chairperson must receive the provincial winners' entries by March 20 to be included in the national competition.
AWARDS
Lodges award their local winners. Provincial winners are recognized by their respective Provincial Lodge Associations. National awards are presented by the Elks & Royal Purple Fund For Children as follows:
Senior Literary $1,000 R. K. Coulling Scholarship*, $500, $200
Intermediate Literary $250, $150, $125
Senior Poster $250, $150, $125
Intermediate Poster $250, $150, $125
Junior Poster $200, $125, $100
Primary Poster $50, $35, $25
Beginner Poster $50, $35, $25
Senior Video $300, $200, $100
Intermediate Video $300, $200, $100
*The R. K. Coulling Scholarship will be held in trust by the Elks & Royal Purple Fund For Children until the winner enters a college, university or trade school. Proof of enrollment will be required. If the winner does not enter a post-secondary program within TWO years after leaving high school, the scholarship will be terminated and a $500 prize awarded in its place.
Note: One of the national winning posters will be selected by the National Charities Committee to be the design used on the next year’s posters and brochures. Selected winning entries may also be used by the National Office or by Lodges for promotional purposes.
LITERARY CATEGORIES
SENIOR LITERARY GRADES 10, 11, 12
INTERMEDIATE LITERARY GRADES 7, 8, 9
1. All literary entries should be accompanied by an entry form.
2. Literary category includes all written forms.
3. Written submissions should have a title.
4. Writing should be typed, double-spaced, using only one side of page.
5. Length should not exceed 1,000 words.
POSTER CATEGORIES
SENIOR POSTER GRADES 10, 11, 12
INTERMEDIATE POSTER GRADES 7, 8, 9
JUNIOR POSTER GRADES 4, 5, 6
PRIMARY POSTER GRADES 2 & 3
BEGINNER POSTER KINDERGARTEN & GRADE 1
1. All poster entries should be accompanied by an entry form.
2. Any size of poster is acceptable. However, large posters may be folded.
3. Computer generated posters will not be accepted.
VIDEO CATEGORIES
SENIOR VIDEO GRADES 10, 11, 12
INTERMEDIATE VIDEO GRADES 7, 8, 9
1. All video entries should be accompanied by an entry form with all participants identified. (Use back of entry form to list all names.)
2. All entries should have a title on disk/video.
3. Video presentations can be music video, performance, drama, skit, documentary, interview, public service announcement, etc.
4. VHS or DVD format is acceptable.
5. Each entry should be on a separate tape or disk.
6. Videos should not be longer than 7 minutes. There is no minimum length.
NOTE: Photocopy as many entry forms as required (one entry form per entry). Entry forms are available from the sponsoring Lodge or from the National Office (call toll-free:
1-888-843-3557) or download the form from our web-site: www.elks-canada.org.
With the goal of helping young people to focus on healthy choices through addictions awareness, the Elks and Royal Purple of Canada promote and support this national contest. We believe encouraging Canadian youth to express themselves on addictions awareness topics is an excellent way to reinforce positive choices. Principals, health officials, teachers and other youth leaders are asked to encourage young people to participate in this contest beginning with the local level of competition. Where possible, please display, share and promote the essays, posters and videos during National/Provincial Addictions Awareness Week, held the third week of November.
MISSION STATEMENT OF THE ELKS OF CANADA
A national, fraternal and charitable organization
promoting and serving community needs
through local Lodge volunteers.
An opportunity for friendship and a chance to support and promote community needs are just a few of the reasons well-meaning individuals have joined the Elks and Royal Purple in over 400 communities across Canada. While no community need is beyond consideration, the Elks and Royal Purple take special pride in serving the needs of children and youth.
For more information, contact your local Elks or Royal Purple Lodge or:
The Elks and Royal Purple Fund For Children
Suite 100, 2629 - 29th Avenue
Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 2N9
Telephone: (306) 569-3723
Toll-free: 1-888-THE-ELKS (843-3557)
Fax: (306) 565-2860
