1.  To be eligible for competition, there should be a minimum of two (2) issues per year submitted to the Committee Chairman by December 15.   However, Editors are encouraged to place the Committee Chairman on their normal distribution list.

2.  Judging will include Editorial Content (writing style, content, punctuation, spelling, typo's, appropriateness of content, helpfulness to readers, general interest of articles, clarity of production and overall quality) and Appearance (general layout, use of photographs, use of art / graphics and overall appearance).  The address to submit State and Chapter Newsletters is:

Steve Pittard
NSSAR Newsletter Chairman
414 Wilder Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28314

3.  The minimum number of pages should be four (4) pages each issue or twelve (12) pages total per year.

4.  The method of printing, whether xerox, print, or mimeograph, is not to be of primary concern.  See under cost factor below.

5.  Quality of production will be judged looking at mistakes and errors:

6.  Is there an identifiable masthead with the state or chapter name and SAR logo prominent?

7.  Are the officers' or editor's name given or a contact number?

8.  Has color been used?

9.  Do pictures make up part of the coverage?

10.  Does the content contain:

State activities
A calendar of events
A welcoming of new members
Deceased members remembered
Special observances announced and reported on
Chapter events given coverage in state newsletters
Special stories
National SAR events?

11.  Cost of production should not be the major factor in determining the "best all-around" newsletter.  It is true that with more money to spend, the quality of the print, pictures, and design will be high, but content, and making do with the available resources should be considered.