2009 Newsletter/Bulletin Competition

The American Rose Society conducts an annual competition to recognize outstanding publications of local societies and districts. The Rules of Competition are used to score each contest entry.

In addition to the newsletter/bulletin competition, the Newsletter/Bulletin Awards Committee will recognize individual articles and special publications for Awards of Merit. Societies and Districts may submit separately printed brochures, pamphlets or booklets to committee members for consideration for an Award of Merit. Newsletters with articles for AOM consideration only can be sent electronically to Linda Kimmel.

Publications should be sent to all ARS Bulletin/Awards Committee members including the Chairman and ARS Publication Department at the same time as they are mailed to members or subscribers. Please be sure to note on the outside address label if you are entering Class A or Class B. Your last newsletter must be received by January 15, 2010 to be eligible for scoring in the 2009 competition. Committee members independently evaluate them according to standards printed in the ARS Guidelines for Editors. Copies of the rules of competition are found in Guidelines for Editors of Rose Society Newsletter/Bulletins, $6 from ARS (1-318-938-5402, x106) or from the ARS Store.

Mail hard copies of your publications throughout the year to:

Linda Kimmel, Chair
7825 South Sherman Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46237
LovRoses@comcast.net

Buy the Guidelines for Editors so you will know the rules of the contest.