[QCWA Hotlist] 2 Chapter Awards

[Carolyn Harrison]

*
Greetings QCWA Chapter Presidents and Officers:

Just a reminder that last year the QCWA BoD approved 2 new Awards for 
Chapters which I hope some of you have been working toward and will be 
sending in your nominations by May 31, 2009.





Chapter of the Year Awards*
*Distinguished Service* - Awarded to a single chapter contributing in a 
significant manor to their community, Amateur Radio and QCWA. This award 
is bestowed upon a Chapter with SEVERAL of their members participating 
in a community project or event that brings favorable recognition to 
QCWA. /Wild Rose Chapter 151's International Space Station Contact in 
2005 would be an excellent example./

*Meritorious Service* - Awarded to a single Chapter that demonstrates 
the most Chapter improvement, growth, participation within/by the 
Chapter itself. /Participation could be in QCWA QSO parties, QCWA nets, 
or the most Chapter representation at a Convention for a few examples./
These awards were established February 8, 2008.

*/Additional Information:/*
The CHAPTER OF THE YEAR AWARDS will commence on June 1, 2008 and 
continue until further notice by the QCWA Chapter Relations Committee. 
The Chapter of the Year Awards challenge will run from June 1 to May 31 
of each year. All Chapter accomplishments/feats must be performed within 
this time frame to be eligible.

Application for either/both Chapter of the Year Awards shall come from 
the respective Chapters in the form of a self nomination with supporting 
documentation as to why they would be the most eligible for the Award 
honor. The documentation must have the Chapter President and at least 
one additional officer's signature on the submitted materials. The 
materials must be submitted by mail or e-mail to the Chair of the 
Chapter Relations Standing Committee to arrive no later than July 1 
after the contest year ends, (Addresses available on the QCWA Website or 
www.qrz.com).

Within a three year period, a previous Chapter of the Year Award winner 
may reapply for a SECOND Chapter of the Year Award provided that the 
second award is for a different type award. It is not mandatory that 
either/both awards be confirmed in any given year.

Determination of the winner(s) of the Chapter of the Year Awards will be 
made by the Chapter Relations Committee with the General Manager as an 
advisor from submitted nominations. National Officers and committee 
members from chapters under consideration will be excused from 
participation to avoid the appearance of impropriety.

Each award will be a plaque stating the chapter's accomplishment. If 
possible, the presentation of the Chapter of the Year Awards will be 
made at the QCWA National Convention to those chapter members in 
attendance. Also, an announcement of the chapter's accomplishment will 
be placed in the Journal and on the QCWA website with a chapter provided 
photo.

*Will your Chapter be the first to win one of these award? Good luck!!
*

*Be sure to stop by the Dayton QCWA booth to say "Hi".
73,
Carolyn Harrison, WB0OUM
Chair of the Chapter Relations Standing Committee
*