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 Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Inc. |
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Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Inc. |
SFMS JUNIOR OF THE YEAR 2008 CRITERIA NOTE: On a separate sheet(s) of paper, list and identify/describe activities and the points attained for each individual activity (i.e. #2 Adult meetings attended: May 2007 (5 points), July 2007 (2 points) etc.). 1. Must be a current, paid Junior member of a club in the Southeast Federation, 5 points ……………………………………………………………………………………………....______points
2. Must attend at least one adult meeting, 5 points……………………..……….………….….______points Attendance at additional adult meetings, 2 points each……..………………….…………..______points (5 points if there is no Junior meeting available to attend) 3. Attendance at Junior meetings/workshops, 5 points each…..…………………..…..…….._______points Serving as an officer, committee member or presenter 5 points each meeting ……..…._______points 4. Attendance at a Gem and Mineral Club Show other than your own. Show must be recognized by an organized Club or one of the major federations. (Obtain and save show ticket or program), 10 points ……………………………………………………………………………………………....______points
NOTE:
Attendance at a primarily rock, gem, mineral, fossil, or earth science
museum, National Park, or other exhibit related to our hobby will be
considered a “show”. Enter points above, 10 points
each. 5. Participation in a Gem and Mineral Club sponsored (or Dixie Mineral Council sponsored) field trip, including Junior Club field trips, 15 points each …..………………………………..……….._______points 6. Participation in a family field trip or field trip with a group other than those listed above, 10 points per trip..……..………………………………………………………………….………………………______points 7. In keeping with the “Each one Teach one” program, a Junior club member can earn 10 points per occasion for sharing our hobby with others by teaching them a defined skill (example - Gem Tree making at your club show or presenting a program)...………………………………………_______points 8. In the spirit of sharing our hobby and encouraging growth of the clubs in our Federation, a Junior may earn 5 points for sponsoring a new Junior or adult member and an additional 5 points for attending a meeting to introduce them …..……………………………...…………………………………..______points NOTE: Articles accepted by the Editor but not yet published by October, 2007 can be counted for either 2007 or 2008, but for one year only. 9. Publication of a well-researched educational article on some phase of our hobby or the earth sciences in your club bulletin. Accuracy of information and references required. 25 points ………………………………………………………………………………………………………._____points 10. Publication of a report in your club bulletin on a Junior Club meeting, workshop or field trip, 10 points each ……………………………………...………………………………………………………..______points 11. A Junior Club member winning a regional or national award for articles published in a club bulletin and submitted for competition will receive 25 points for each such recognition……………………………………………………….…………………………….……_____points NOTE: You may receive points for publication of an article one year and receive points for the same article for recognition the next year………………………………………………….…………______points 12. Junior sharing our hobby at schools or in other groups by making a presentation may receive 5 points for each presentation if a written verification is obtained at the time from the adult in charge……………………………………………………………………………………………._______points 13. Junior recognized in school, regional or state Science Fairs for exhibits related to our hobby or to Federation purposes will receive 20 points per recognition…………………………..…..…______points 14. Junior having an exhibit in your club show, 20 points per exhibit………………………...…______points 15. Junior working at the annual club show will receive 5 points for each hour verified work period……………………………………………………………………………………………….._____points TOTAL POINTS______________ For a possible tie breaker describe any other hobby related information regarding publications, activities, or recognitions achieved this past year that might help us evaluate your enthusiasm for winning this JOY award. 2008 JUNIOR OF THE YEAR APPLICATION FORM and CRITERIA [PDF] [Please download either the PDF or MSword doc - complete and send] 2008 JUNIOR OF THE YEAR APPLICATION FORM and CRITERIA [MSword doc ] NAME_______________________________________________________________________________AGE_______ ADDRESS______________________________________________________________________________________
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PHONE_________________________________________________________________________________________ PARENT/GUARDIAN______________________________________________________________________________
I,
______________________________, certify that I am a member in good
standing of the _______________________________________ Gem
and Mineral Club, which is a member of the Southeast Federation
of Mineralogical Societies. I am a paid member throughout
the calendar Year 2008. All of the points on this application are
for activities between November 1, 2007 and October 31,
2008. All entries are true and correct.
PRESIDENT OF THE SPONSORING CLUB
I_____________________________,as President of the sponsoring Club
believe that all the points recorded in this application are true and
correct. PARENT/ GUARDIAN SIGNATURE___________________________________________________________________ ALL MATERIAL MUST BE COMPLETED BY OCTOBER 31, 2008 MAIL APPLICATIONS TO: Telphone: 251.865.9157 THE JUNIOR OF THE YEAR (JOY) WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN THE DECEMBER 2008 LODESTAR AND AT THE 2008 SFMS ANNUAL MEETING! GOOD LUCK! |
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