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DISTRICT 5 AWARDS

2017 – 2018

District Five Awards Package, 2017-2018

Modified September 11, 2017 of 43

TABLE OF CONTENTS KIN YEAR AWARDS ........................................................................................................ 3

1. Bulletin Award ......................................................................................................................... 3

Bulletin Judging Criteria ..................................................................................................................................... 3

2. History Book ............................................................................................................................ 4

History Book Judging Criteria ............................................................................................................................ 4

3. Club of the Year Award............................................................................................................. 5

Club of the Year Official Submission Form ........................................................................................................ 6

4. Attendance Award ................................................................................................................. 10

Attendance Award Official Submission Form ................................................................................................. 10

5. District Service Award ............................................................................................................ 11

District Service Award Judging Criteria ............................................................................................................ 12

6. Interclub Award ..................................................................................................................... 13

Interclub Award Official Submission Form ...................................................................................................... 14

7. Public Relations Award ........................................................................................................... 15

8. Cystic Fibrosis Award.............................................................................................................. 16

9. Simon Cox Kinsmen Foundation of BC & Yukon Award ............................................................ 17

Simon Cox Judging Criteria .............................................................................................................................. 17

10. Quill Award ............................................................................................................................ 18

Quill Judging Criteria ........................................................................................................................................ 19

11. District Website/Social Media Award ..................................................................................... 20

Website / Social Media Award Official Submission Form ................................................................................ 21

12. Fellowship Award................................................................................................................... 22

Fellowship Award Official Submission Form .................................................................................................... 23

13. Assistance to Kin Award ......................................................................................................... 24

Assistance to Kin Award Official Submission Form .......................................................................................... 25

14. Above & Beyond Award ......................................................................................................... 30

15. Photography Award ............................................................................................................... 31

KINVENTION AWARDS .................................................................................................. 32

16. District Expansion Award ........................................................................................................ 32

17. Dan Stenson Public Speaking Award ....................................................................................... 33

18. Gordon Anderson District Zone Award .................................................................................... 36

19. District Kin Games Award ....................................................................................................... 37

20. Joke-Off Award ...................................................................................................................... 38

21. District Golf Award ................................................................................................................. 39

22. Galligan Spirit of Kinvention Award ........................................................................................ 40

23. Costume Award ..................................................................................................................... 41

24. District Convention Parade Entry Award ................................................................................. 42

25. Art Poyntz Skit Award ............................................................................................................ 43



Kin Year A wards

1. Bulletin Award

Purpose: To promote an effective Club communication and to recognize the effort of the Bulletin Editor and Club for an outstanding publication. Kinsmen History: The Alex Thorpe Junior Bulletin Trophy was donated by Alex Thorpe, Nanaimo in 1940. A Junior Club has fourteen (14) members or less as of October 31st National census. The Jack Welsh Senior Bulletin Trophy was presented in memory of Jack Welsh, West Vancouver, 1951. A Senior Club has fifteen (15) members of more as of the October 31st National census. Kinettes History: The Mary Thompson Junior Bulletin Award was presented by Past District Kinette Coordinator Mabel Enger, A Junior has fourteen (14) members or less as of October 31st National census. The Jean Kambolt Senior Bulletin Award was presented by South Burnaby. A Senior Club has fifteen (15) members or more as of October 31st National census. TimeLine: September – April Submission Deadline: Postmarked or emailed to District Awards Director by April 30th. Rules:

1. A minimum of five (5) bulletins to be forwarded to the District Award Director (September – April).

2. Entries shall be judged according to material and appearance. The mandatory requirements and maximum allowable points for the various items to be considered shall be as outlined below:

BULLETIN JUDGING CRITERIA Max. Points

A. Editorials: Should be identified as such and should express an opinion on a topic (take a stand on an issue) and must be submitted by a Club member or someone in the community. To receive the full ten (10) points, bios should be included.

10

B. Headings: Make sure appropriate headings are used. (e.g. Zone News, Kin Education, etc.)

10

C. Kin Education: To earn total points, an article should be on one topic, if applicable, and go on to explain the topic.

10

D. Reports: Reports of social events, service projects and fundraising should be included.

10

E. Zone, District & National News: Research into these areas will be given added consideration. Be sure to use headings for these areas.

10

F. Judges’ Critique 50

TOTAL POINTS 100



2. History Book

Kinsmen History: The Bill Ingram Historian Trophy was donated by Bill Ingram, from the Kinsmen Club of Victoria in 1958 Kinettes History: The Junior History Book Trophy was donated by the Kinette Club of Vancouver Purpose: To perpetuate the history of the Kinsmen & Kinette Clubs in District 5. TimeLine: May 1st – April 30th Submission Deadline: History Book submission must be in the hands of the District Award Director by 6:00 pm on the Friday of District Convention. Rules:

1. Email or send by hard copy your “intent” to bring history book by Thursday before convention begins.

2. The Club History Book must be in scrapbook form, durable not elaborate. Photographs will not be emphasized in judging.

3. History Books must adhere to maximum expenditure of $300.00 or less

• The scrapbook must contain a financial statement of the current years expenditures for the production of the scrapbook, including an estimated value for all donated items (save programs & favors picked up at meetings throughout the year).

• The financial statement should be located on the last page of the History Book for easy reference.

4. The contents of the History Book shall include all materials and events from May 1st to April 30th of the Kin year prior to convention.

HISTORY BOOK JUDGING CRITERIA Max. Points

A. Financial statement On last page of history book.

10

B. Headings 10

C. Write-ups: Information of each event including date, location, people involved, and an explanation of the event

25

D. Creativeness Use of programs, favours, photos to illustrate club’s activities; Use of different materials/techniques to make visually appealing.

15

E. Judges’ Critique 40

TOTAL POINTS 100



3. Club of the Year Award

Kinsmen History: The Trevor Thompson Club of the Year Trophy was presented by Governor Colin Jackson and the District Executive in 1958. Kinettes History: The Kinette Club of the Year Trophy was presented by the Kinette Club of Courtenay Purpose: To encourage clubs to fulfill the objects of our Association. TimeLine: April 15th – April 15th Submission Deadline: Postmarked or emailed to District Awards Director by April 30th. Rules:

1. Report to be submitted on form supplied by the District Award Director. Submissions can be computer generated provided the original submission format is adhered to. Submission form must be typed or legibly handwritten.

2. Submit the submission form, and all supporting documents to the District Award Director.

3. Entries shall be judged in the following categories: a) Club Operations b) Expansion & Retention c) Service d) Membership Development e) General Participation in Kin f) Public Relations g) Other

Notes:

1. Ensure that supporting documentation are submitted or points will not be given (e.g. newspaper clippings with dates intact, filers, photos, etc.)

2. Deputy Governor and District Governor assessments will be added after submission to the District Award Director. Leave these items blank. Total points will be tallied at that time. This form CANNOT be submitted by fax.



CLUB OF THE YEAR Official Submission Form

Kinsmen / Kinette / Kin Club of ____________________________

Zone____________________________________

March 30th National Membership Census____________________________________

MUST BE SUBMITTED ON THIS OFFICIAL SUBMISSION FORM OR COMPUTER GENERATED FROM SAME FORMAT

Category 1: Club operations Max. Points

a) Club published at least five (5) issues of the Club Bulletin during current fiscal year. Attach copy of one (1) issue.

10

b) Club is incorporated under Provincial Statute and is in good standing by way of filing most recent required form

5

c) Club has held organized fellowship or social functions other than projects. (e.g. Convention parties, pub night, etc). {2 points each to maximum of 10} List below with dates:

______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________

10

d) Club help interesting meetings {2 points for each guest speaker or social event to maximum of 10} List below with dates:

______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________

10

e) Club held one (1) combined business meeting with Kinsmen / Kinette / Kin Club other than Installation. Date:

5

f) The following club members attended their Zone Executive Seminar conducted by the Deputy Governors:

President 6

Secretary 3 3

Treasurer 3 3

Bulletin Editor 3 3

Each additional member {one point to maximum} List names:

5

g) Club held organized after-meeting fellowship functions {2 points each to a max.} List with dates:

______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________

70

TOTAL POINTS IN CATEGORY 1: 70



Category 2: Expansion & Retention Max. Points

a) Your club officially chartered a Kinsmen/Kinette/Kin Club during current fiscal year. New Club:

30

b) Your Club held a “Membership Night” (e.g. Bring A Buddy) {1 point per prospective member to max.} List date(s) & names of prospective members: _________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

10

c) Gem Award Winners {3 points each – No maximum} List Names: ______________________________________________________________

n/a

d) Outstanding Maple Leaf of Distinction Award winners {2 points. Each – NO maximum. List names:

______________________________________________________________

n/a

e) New members brought into Club {2 points. Each – NO maximum} List members & date joined:

______________________________________________________________

n/a

f) Club maintained or bettered previous June census membership: 15

g) Founder’s Award for Achievement {2 points. each – NO maximum} n/a

TOTAL POINTS IN CATEGORY 2: 55+

CATEGORY 3: Service Max Points

a) Club conducted service projects {5 points. each to maximum} List date & projects: ________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________

30

b) Club donated to outside service projects {2 points. each to maximum} List: ______________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________

10

c) Club donated to Hal Rogers Endowment Fund 10

d) Club participated in / contributed to CF project. Specify:

10

e) Club participated in / contributed to KF project. Specify:

10

f) Club assisted Kinsmen/Kinette/Kin Club with at least one service project. Specify:

20

g) Celebrated Canada Day with a Kin project 10




CATEGORY 4: MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Max. Points

a) Club conducted a New Member’s Seminar for all new members throughout the year. Date(s):

5

b) Club conducted regular Kin Education program. 15

c) Club held a Public Speaking competition. {2 points / speaker to max. 10

d) Club had a member compete at the Zone Public Speaking contest during the fiscal year. Name: ______________________________________

5

e) Club had a candidate for Zone, District or National office during current fiscal year. Name:

10


CATEGORY 5: GENERAL PARTICIPATION in KIN Max. Points

a) Club sent a submission to District for High Five 5

b) Club sent a submission to Kin Magazine (other than Quill) 5

c) Club hosted a Fall Zone / Spring Zone / Zone Interclub meeting during current fiscal year. Give date & function: ___________________________

10

d) Club hosted a Fall Leadership Conference or District Meeting 25

e) Club hosted a District or National Convention 25


CATEGORY 6: PUBLIC RELATIONS Max. Points

a) Club has obtained write-ups in a local newspaper, including ads {3 points each to maximum} Attach clippings with dates intact

30

b) Club has had TV or Radio promotion (joint with other Clubs is permissible) Date & name of station - Type of promotion: __________________________________________________________

20

c) Club was involved in a “Community Sponsored” celebration or event involving other community organizations. Date & name of event: __________________________________________________________

10

d) Club operated projects in public wearing Club name badges. Submit photo {2 points each to max} List projects & dates: __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________

10

e) Club also had Kin banner at projects (can include projects listed in (d) if shown in photo. Submit photo. {2 points. to max}

10


CATEGORY 7: OTHER Max. Points



a) Club attended all mandatory District meetings:

National Convention 5

Zone Executive Seminar 5

Fall Zone 5

Fall Leadership Conference 5

Spring Zone 5

District Convention 5

b) Club achieved 80% attendance or better 10

c) Club conducted non-service fund-raising activities for general account. (e.g. raffles, meals, etc.) {5 points to max} List & dates:

25

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

d) Deputy Governor’s Assessment. 25

e) District Governor’s Assessment. 25


TOTAL POINTS: 545+

Comments: _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Notes: 1. Ensure that supporting documentation is attached or points will not be given. 2. Deputy Governor & District Governor assessments will be added after submission to the District Award

Director. Leave these items blank. Total points will be tallied then.



4. Attendance Award

Kinsmen History: The Jack Larson Memorial Junior Attendance Trophy was donated by Port Moody in 1966 in memory of District Secretary, Jack Larsen, whose tragic death occurred while traveling to a Kin meeting. The Courtenay Past Presidents’ Senior Attendance Shield was donated by Past Presidents Charles Sutton, Clarence Tendle, Tom Graham, Jack Nichol, Harold Spencer, Henry Pool and Jim Hayman through the Kinsmen Club of Courtenay in 1945.

Kinettes History: The Lou Reum Junior Attendance Trophy was presented by the Kinette Club of Terrace. The Senior Attendance Trophy was presented by the Kinette Club of Sidney

Purpose: The object of this award is to stimulate attendance at Club meetings.

TimeLine: September 1st – April 30th

Submission Deadline: Postmarked or emailed to District Awards Director by April 30th.

Rules:

1. The winner will be the Club showing the highest attendance from September 1st to April 30th. Attendance shall be judged according to National Bylaws.

2. In the event of a tie, the club with highest number of members will be the winner.

3. When calculating the membership of a Club, note that as the Constitution & Bylaws, when a member has requested and been granted leave of absence, his/her name is removed from the Club’s attendance role for the period of the leave of absence. Make a note of this next to the months that member was on L.O.A., or they will be calculated in that month’s attendance.

4. Report to be submitted on the form supplied by the District Awards Director.

5. Those Clubs having more than one business meeting per month, shall take the reading of the highest percentage. This applies to general meetings only.

ATTENDANCE AWARD Official Submission Form

Kinsmen/Kinette/Kin Club of: ______________________ Zone: _______

Month Membership Members Present Percentage

September

October

November

December

January

February

March

April

TOTAL PERCENTAGE

AVERAGE PERCENTAGE

To calculate monthly percentage, the formula is: # of members present / Membership x 100 =_______% To calculate the average attendance, divide to the total percentages by 8.



5. District Service Award

Kinsmen History: The Governor’s Service Shield was presented by Harold Hines, Nanaimo in 1953. Kinettes History: The Elspeth Rogers District Kinette Service Award was presented by the Kinette Club of Prince George. Purpose: To encourage service projects, judged on a basis which assess true value to the community and to the Club in such a manner that all clubs, new and old, small and large, may compete equally. TimeLine: April 15th – April 15th Submission Deadline: Postmarked or emailed to District Awards Director by April 30th. Rules: 1. The District Service Award shall be awarded to a Kinsmen / Kin and Kinette Club in District 5 which has

contributed most to service work during the twelve (12) month period prior to the District Convention. Active participation by Club members will be considered in judging.

2. To be eligible for this award, the Club must have undertaken a new or advanced an old service project within the twelve (12) month prior to District Convention.

3. a) The same service project may not be entered in two successive years unless it has been materially advanced and/or compared to the involvement of any other parties on the submitted project.

b) For greater clarification, where a Kinette Club and a Kinsmen Club collaborate on and/or jointly participate in a service project, or where one club materially contributed to the service project of the other during the currency of the project, and only one club chooses to submit the project for award consideration, the other club cannot submit the same project in the following years unless it complies with the same sub paragraph (a) hereof.

c) A National winner will not be allowed to present in competition the same project for three (3) years after winning the award (the club can compete in the fourth (4th) calendar year).

4. The submissions shall include photos.

5. Each submission shall be in a typewritten form of approximately 1,000 words, no abbreviations. No other form of presentation will be permitted.

6. The winning submissions at District Convention will be forwarded to the National Executive Director no later than ten (10) days after the conclusion of District Convention or June 30th which ever comes first, for competition at National Convention. The District 5 winner shall automatically qualify as an entry for the National Service Award. The winning Club shall be responsible for sending their submission to National Headquarters within ten (10) days of District Convention.

7. The winner of the award shall be selected by a panel of three (3) judges appointed by the District Award Director.



DISTRICT SERVICE AWARD JUDGING CRITERIA Max. Points

Community Need a) Did the community need the service? b) Does this type of service / project currently exist? c) How was the need substantiated? d) Did the service / project meet the needs of the community? e) Population of the community?

25

Community Benefits a) Community’s acceptance of the service / projects

b) Number of people benefiting from the service / projects c) Particular group (gender, age, interest) benefited from the

service / projects

25

Public Relations a) Did club gain community recognition? b) Were additional members obtained as a result of the project? c) Was the public awareness of the Association raised?

15

Members Participation a) How did the club support the project? b) Percentage of members participating c) Duration of project d) Number of person hours spent on the project e) Duration of fund raising for the project f) Number of person hours spent on fund raising for the project g) Other Kin Clubs participation h) Community participation i) Government funding j) Other sources of funding

20

Project Description a) Organization of the project b) Development of the project c) Detailed description of the project d) Submission (introduction, conclusion, language, etc.)

15

TOTAL POINTS: 100



6. Interclub Award

Kinsmen History: The Sinc Shepherd Junior Interclub trophy was donated by the Kinsmen Club of North Vancouver in 1953. In memory of Sinc Shepherd whose tragic death through drowning robbed the Association of a most loved member noted for his promotion of Interclub activities. A Junior Club must have nine (9) members or less as of the October 31st National census. The Kinsmen Club of Kamloops Senior Interclub Trophy donated by the Kinsmen Club of Kamloops in 1970. A Senior Club must have ten (10) members or more as of the October 31st National census. Kinettes History: The Kinette Interclub trophy was donated by the Kinettes of the North Coast Zone. Purpose: To promote interclub visiting with the clubs benefiting through fellowship, exchange ideas & unity. TimeLine: April 15th – April 15th Submission Deadline: Postmarked or emailed to District Awards Director by April 30th. Rules:

1. Only the following visitations shall constitute an official interclub: a) Regular Club meetings (full dinner or business portion.) b) Official Club functions (e.g. Club Installation, Club Charters, Founders Night, Life Memberships, etc.) c) Sports competitions (minimum 1 hour duration.) d) Officially sanctioned work projects involving participation of another club in the District e) Restricted to mileage within District Five Boundaries.

2. Interclub visits for promoting a club project or a candidate for Zone, District or National office shall be considered an official interclub.

3. The Clubs must have in writing to the District Award Director, postmarked no later than April 30th, the following information to qualify: a) Club visited b) Date of visit c) Number of member attending d) Distance in kilometers one-way e) Attach official verification of interclub to submission.

4. No more than two (2) trips to the same club may be used as an official interclub.

5. Minimum attendance for each official interclub shall be three (3) members or 20% of the club membership at time of visit.

6. Interclubs between April 15th to April 15th shall constitute the basis of all entries.

7. Club membership, geographical location, distance between clubs, weather conditions, in various areas, will be considered as a factor in the event of a tie.

8. Where travel by ferry is necessary to reach certain clubs, mileage shall be determined at the rate of 80 kilometers for each one hour of ferry travel time.

9. The maximum number of kilometers allowed for clubs within the same city shall be 16kms. The minimum number kilometers between two clubs in one zone will be 16 kms.

10. Air miles to be counted as ground miles



INTERCLUB AWARD Official Submission Form

Kinsmen / Kinette / Kin Club of ______________________________________________ Zone ___________________________________________________________________ THIS IS CONFIRMATION THAT THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS OF THE ABOVE CLUB ATTENDED AN OFFICIAL MEETING OF THE KINSMEN / KINETTE / KIN CLUB OF ________________________ HELD ON_____________, 20___. Members Attending:

1.______________________________ 7.______________________________

2.______________________________ 8. ______________________________

3.______________________________ 9._______________________________

4.______________________________10.______________________________

5.______________________________11.______________________________

6.______________________________12.______________________________ Current Club Membership ____________ Kilometers one-way __________________ Confirmed by ___________________________________ Title___________________________________________ Date___________________________________________ Please attach this completed verification to your Interclub Award submission.



7. Public Relations Award

Kinsmen History: The Al Anderson Public Relations Banner was presented by Governor Gerry Miller and the District Executive 1974-75 in memory of Al Anderson, Life Member of the Kinsmen Club of Langley. Kinettes History: The District Five Kinette Public Relations Award was presented by Judy Chiasson and the 1990-1991 District Kinette Council. Purpose: To encourage Kin to promote themselves, their clubs and their association to their local, national and global community. TimeLine: May 1st – April 30th (as per National Rules) Submission Deadline: Postmarked or emailed to District Awards Director by April 30th. Rules:

1. Each Club wishing to compete for this award must submit to the District Award Director, a presentation containing evidence of all media coverage obtained by the club, together with a summary of the overall publicity by the Club.

2. The presentation shall include: a) With respect to newspaper, magazine or coverage by other printed matter: newspaper clippings, pictures

and articles taken directly from the publication’s name and date must be intact. b) With respect to television or radio coverage, a summary written by a club member containing all

pertinent factual data. (Station name, date, time, and material covered) No video or audio tapes to be allowed.

c) Any other matter in which the club or its projects are recognized or made known to the community shall be reported in full.

d) A written evaluation by the Club President or Public Relations Chairman outlining the effect of the publicity on club projects or the reputation of the Club in the community.

3. The best submission shall be determined at District Convention by a committee appointed by the District Award Director and/or the District Governor. The committee shall include the District Public Relations officer, if there is one, and may include persons other than members but preferably persons with a public relations background and/or expertise.

4. The committee, in reaching its decision shall consider the following items. a) Membership of Club b) The existence of a written planned PR program or emphasis in the Club c) Population of community d) Availability of new facilities e) Amount and source of publicity f) The effectiveness of the publicity, and g) Such other matters as the committee deems relevant.



8. Cystic Fibrosis Award

Kinsmen History: The District 5 Cystic Fibrosis Service Award was introduced by the 1987-88 District Executive. Kinettes History: The District 5 Cystic Fibrosis Service Award was introduced by Past District Service Director Pat Palm at Fall Leadership Conference in 1992. Purpose: To create spirit and accomplishment among Kin in their campaign to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis. TimeLine: April 15th – April 15th Submission Deadline: Postmarked or emailed to District Awards Director by April 30th. Rules:

1. Judging will be done by the present and no less than one past Service Director. Form of Submission:

1. Report to be typewritten.

2. Items to be listed in sub-heading form with paragraphs thereafter. Itemize your Club’s achievements and activities under the following headings:

a) Club Program i) Education – editorials, visitations, and / or presentations from: District Service Director, Zone Service

Director. Club Service Rep, Deputy Governor or District Governor. ii) Special Speakers – topic to be related to Cystic Fibrosis.

b) Publicity i) Club Bulletin – attach copy ii) Local media, press, radio and/or TV iii) Distribution of CF educational & information materials.

c) Assistance to Local CF Chapters or other Kinsmen & Kinette Clubs an outline of the actual time and labor assisting either the Kinsmen or local CF Chapter with a fundraising project.

d) Club Participation with CF Project i) Club donations to CF (amount has no bearing) ii) Club implementation of projects for fund raising for CF iii) Percentage of Club membership assisting with CF fund raising project.

3. No abbreviations are to be used.

4. Include news clippings, cards, editorials, pictures and related materials.



9. Simon Cox Kinsmen Foundation of BC & Yukon Award

All Kinsmen and Kinette Clubs in Good Standing with District Five are eligible. The Simon Cox Kinsmen Foundation Award is donated by the Kinsmen Foundation Board of Directors 2004-2005.

Purpose: To stimulate participation in all aspects of the District Five Service Project, the Kinsmen Foundation of BC & Yukon, and to participate in the promotion and operation of its annual project(s), the Drive for Disability Tag Day, and other future District or Club Projects held on behalf of the Foundation.

TimeLine: April 15th to April 15th


Rules:

1. To qualify for this award, a club must either participate or assist in a Kinsmen Foundation project. 2. Entries must be submitted giving brief but complete coverage of the items to be considered for judging. Judging Criteria & Rules:

A minimum of two (2) judges from the Kinsmen Foundation of BC & Yukon and one (1) designated by the District Awards Director. Forms of Submission:

• Report to be typewritten.

• No abbreviations.

• Items to be listed in sub-heading form with paragraph thereafter.

• Include news clippings, editorials, pictures and related materials.

• Itemize your club’s achievements and activities under the following headings:

SIMON COX JUDGING CRITERIA Max. Points

Submission – Presentation and form 20

Club Program

• Education – editorials, visitations, and/or presentations from: Club Foundation Director, Deputy Governor or other Foundation Representative.

• Special Speakers – Topic to be related to the Kinsmen Foundation of BC & Yukon.

• Identify a disabled person in need in your community and ‘partner’ with the Foundation on solving that need with both financial and public awareness support.

15

Publicity

• Club Bulletin (Include a copy)

• Local media, press, radio, and TV

• Distribution of Kinsmen Foundation education and information materials.

• Distribution of Drive for Disability Tag day posters and related collateral materials.

15

Club Participation

• Club donations to the Foundation (the amount has no bearing)

• Other Club programs implemented for fund raising for the Foundation.

• Percentage of Club Members who assist with the Drive for Disability Tag Day.

• Club participation with public awareness and educational programs related to the work of the Kinsmen Foundation and what it has to offer.

• Clubs who locate a need in their community and ‘partner’ with their Foundation on that special need.

50

TOTAL POINTS 100



10. Quill Award

Kinsmen History: The District 5 Kinsmen Quill Award was re-introduced by the 2004-2005 District 5 Executive Council and sponsored by the Victoria Kinsmen. Kinettes History: The District 5 Kinette Quill Award was introduced by Marg Watson, District Kinette Coordinator 1982-83. Purpose: To encourage all member to develop written communication skill by producing articles of general interest for publication in Kin Magazine. Submission Deadline: Postmarked or emailed to District Awards Director by April 30th.

1. One copy of the Quill, and 2. The Club Bulletin or Minutes containing the quill entry.

Rules: Submission Guidelines (as per new national rules) 1. Story may be on any subject of interest to Kin with the following exclusions:

a) Personal political views b) Negative or derogatory commentary deemed offensive towards the Association

2. Story must be written in good taste and must be a minimum of 600 words and a maximum of 1,000 words in

length; each word will be counted as one word. Note: You must indicate the number of words on your Quill Award score sheet. Quill submissions over or under the limit, or those without a word count on the cover page or at the top of the first page, will be disqualified from judging.

3. An original copy of the Quill entry, labeled as such, shall be sent to the District Governor or District-level

Awards Chair (or their designate) who is responsible to ensure that the submissions have met the criteria of the National competition including: a) Word Count – minimum 600, maximum 1000 b) Writing ability c) General interest to Kin d) Story written in good taste e) Originality and presentation

4. Submission of the story must be accompanied by a 25-50 word biographical sketch of the author, included

with each entry on a separate sheet of paper. 5. The District Executive or District Awards Chair (or their designate) will choose the winning entry. 6. The District-winning entry, and runner-up entry, must be forwarded by the District Governor or District

Awards Chair (or their designate) to the National Awards Committee no later than June 30 to qualify for the National Award.

National Judging:

• Shall be administrated by the National Awards & Recognition Committee

• Shall be reviewed by the Marketing & Communications Department

• The Judging committee reserves the right to reject and disqualify any submission that could be offensive or inappropriate or that does not meet the outline of the award criteria

National Reward:

• The winner will be announced at National Convention



• The winner will receive a commemorative plaque Scoring shall be done under the following headings and point system as follows:

QUILL JUDGING CRITERIA Max. Points

A. Treatment of Topic 25

1. Introduction 2. Knowledge of Subject 3. Organization of Material 4. Development of Material 5. Summary and Conclusion

5 5 5 5 5

B. Language 15

Number of Words in Submission (make note) 1. Choice of Words 2. Sentence Structure 3. Grammar and Spelling

5 5 5

C. General Effectiveness 50

1. Originality and Inventiveness 2. Challenge to Thought 3. Sincerity and Conviction 4. Achievement of Purpose 5. Reader Attention/Interest

10 10 10 10 10

TOTAL POINTS 90

Acknowledgement: I. Entrants retain the copyright to their story. However, by entering the award competition, you hereby grant

irrevocable, perpetual, non-exclusive and transferable license to print, publish, use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, and display your full name and Quill entry in any media format, including Kin Magazine and the National Kin Canada website.

II. All entries shall become the property of Kin Canada and as such will not be returned to the author.



11. District Website/Social Media Award

Kin History: The District 5 Website Award is presented by the 2004-2005 District 5 Executive Council and sponsored by the Kinsmen Club of Ladysmith. Purpose: To provide a guideline for clubs to follow in producing an effective means of club communication; and to recognize the efforts of the webmaster and club in producing an outstanding website/Facebook Page/Twitter Page etc.. Submission Deadline: Postmarked or emailed to District Awards Director by April 30th. Rules: 1. The best submission shall be determined at District Convention by a committee of 3 appointed by the District

Award Director and/or District Governor. 2. Entries shall be judged according to form and content. The maximum allowable points for each category will

be outlined in the judging criteria below.

DISTRICT WEBSITE / SOCIAL MEDIA JUDGING CRITERIA Max. Points

I. Content 80

1. Club Information: Contact Info Meeting Info (date, time, location) Club Executive Club Roster Calendar of events

2. Programs: CF info, Zone, District & National news promoted Club Projects: Reports with photos Club Social Activities: Reports with photos Links: National Website, District Website, CCFF Education: Kin Education Mission Statement Founder’s History Charter Date Archives Interest to non-Kin

2 2 2 2 4

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Overall style of presentation Currency of information Ease of navigation

10 5 5

TOTAL POINTS 100



WEBSITE / SOCIAL MEDIA AWARD Official Submission Form

To: District Award Director This is to advise you of our intent to submit our Website for judging at District Convention. Kinsmen / Kinette / Kin Club of _________________________________________________ Zone: _____________________________________________________________________ Website Address: ___________________________________________________________ (Please submit this form no later than April 30th to the District Award Director.)



12. Fellowship Award

Kinsmen History: The Jim Watson Fellowship Award is named in honour of Past National President Jim Watson, who has exemplified Kinsmen fellowship throughout his Kin career. The award was presented by Governor Grant Diamond and the 1991-1992 District Executive. The banner was donated by Jim Watson’s home Club of Port Coquitlam. Kinettes History: The Barb Heath Fellowship Award is named in honour of Past District Governor Barb Heath, who exemplified Kinette fellowship throughout her Kin career. The award was presented by Kinette Governor Linda Kingsbury and the 2000-2001 District Executive. The banner was donated by 2000-2001 District Executive. Purpose: To promote a sense of fellowship within the Clubs of District Five, both within the individual Clubs and in the District. It is also designed to provide incentive to have prospective members and District officers in a strictly social setting. Submission Deadline: Postmarked or emailed to District Awards Director by April 30th. TimeLine: April 15th to April 14th Rules:

1. Points will be awarded for Club Social events held between April 15th of the prior Kin year to April 14th of the current Kin year.

2. Service projects are not eligible for points.

3. Regular Club meetings and Executive meetings are not eligible for points. Fellowship Award events will not qualify for interclub points. Club Installations are not eligible.

4. All authorized Club socials events will be considered eligible for points.

5. The District Award Director will be the final arbiter as to eligibility, and the judge’s decision will be final.

6. Must be submitted on the form supplied by the District Award Director.

FELLOWSHIP AWARD JUDGING CRITERIA Max. Points

1. One point will be awarded for each Club member in attendance to maximum of ten (10) points.

10

2. Three (3) bonus points will be awarded should the total number of members in attendance equal or exceed 75% of registered Club members.

3

3. Two (2) points will be awarded for each member of another Club in attendance to a maximum ten (10) points.

10

4. Two (2) points will be awarded for each prospective member in attendance to a maximum ten (10) points. Transfers are not eligible.

10

TOTAL POINTS 33



FELLOWSHIP AWARD Official Submission Form

Kinsmen / Kinette / Kin Club of Zone: Club Membership:

1. Name & Date of Event:

Name of Club Visited:

# of Members attending: # of Visiting Kin: # of Prospective Kin:






























13. Assistance to Kin Award

History: The Assistance to Kinsmen Trophy was presented by the Kinette Club of Quesnel. Purpose: To encourage Clubs to work closely with other Kinsmen, Kinette, and Kin Clubs when needed. TimeLine: April 15th – April 15th Submission Deadline: Postmarked or emailed to District Awards Director by April 30th. Rules:

1. Submission to be typed or legibly handwritten, with no abbreviations. Must use form supplied by the District Award Director. Points docked for each abbreviation used.

2. Submit title page which contains the Club’s name and a numbered list of the Club’s members. The National Membership stats will be used to confirm monthly membership numbers.

3. The items are to be listed in sub-heading form with paragraphs thereafter.

4. Under sections: a) Assistance with Kin Projects. b) Assistance with Kin Commitments and Service Projects List the projects and briefly outline them in

sentence form. With each project, please note the number of participants, the total hours and the date of each project/events. e.g. Total Club Hours = 10 Hours Percentage Participation 3/15 = 20.0%.

5. Under sections: a) Mixed Socials b) Family Socials (briefly outline the social involved in sentence form) c) Adherence to submissions rules.

6. Percent Participation shall be calculated: # present divided by # members in club multiply 100

e.g. 3 members present / 15 total members in club x 100 = 20.0%



ASSISTANCE TO KIN AWARD Official Submission Form

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(I) ASSISTANCE WITH KIN PROJECTS (e.g. Bingo, Casino Night) – 30 points total A. Money-Raising Projects for Kin Service Account (15 points)

1. Project Name: Date:

Project Outline:

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(I) ASSISTANCE WITH KIN COMMITMENTS & SERVICE PROJECTS (30 points total) A. Contributions in the form of Time Only (20 points)

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B. Contributions in the form of Money or Gifts – Donation to Service Project or Donation to Mother’s

March (10 points)

1. Project: Date: Amount Club Donated: $





III. MIXED SOCIALS (15 points)

- Hosted by Kinettes where both Kinsmen and their wives/guests are in attendance

1. Social: Date:

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Attendance: Kinettes: Kinsmen: Spouses: Guests:

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4. FAMILY SOCIALS (15 points)

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I. ADHERENCE TO SUBMISSION RULES (10 points)

(one point each) 1. Typed or Handwritten 2. No Abbreviations 3. Club Name 4. Number of Members 5. Paragraphs/Sentences 6. Dates for all Projects 7. Number of Participants 8. Kin Hours 9. Participation Percentage



14. Above & Beyond Award

ALL KIN: This award is for respective Clubs to give to members that have contributed to the Club and/or Association in a manner that is Above and Beyond the regular call of duty. Anyone wishing to present this award to one of their fellow members may do so.


Above and Beyond Date: _________________ Nominated By: ______________________ Club: ________________________ Recipient: _________________________ Club: ________________________ Details (Reason for awarding the Above and Beyond) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Comments: _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________



15. Photography Award

Kin: The Photography Award was sponsored by the Kinsmen and Kinette Clubs of Port Alberni in 2006. Purpose: To recognize individual Kin that has excelled at capturing the essence of the Objects and Aims of Kin Canada through photography during the past 12 months. The submissions will act as a gallery of Kin activity during our District Convention and provide materials for a collection of photographs that can be used by District in various communications including High Five. Eligibility:

1. Any Kin in good standing (other than Honorary) shall be eligible to participate. 2. To be eligible for this award, the photograph must have been taken within the past Kin Year. 3. The photograph must illustrate some aspect of the Objects and Aims of Kin Canada.

Submission Guidelines:

1. Only one photograph per Kin shall be submitted. 2. Photograph clearly marked as a submission for the Photography Award. 3. Photographs must be accompanied by when and where it was taken, how it relates to Kin Canada.

Judging:

1. A panel of 3 judges will be appointed by the District Awards Director. 2. Judging will take place at District Convention. 3. All eligible submissions will be displayed at District Convention. 4. Write-up will be emphasized in judging the photo.

PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD JUDGING CRITERIA MAX. POINTS

A. Kin Related: Must be kin related. Picture captures the essence of Kin.

15

B. Write-up: Must include date, location and how it relates to Kin.

10

C. Quality: Clear, not blurry

10

D. Creativeness: Photo shows creativity in pose, angle, background, etc.

5

TOTAL POINTS 40



Kinvention Awards

16. District Expansion Award

Kinsmen History: The Bill Reid Junior District Expansion Trophy was donated by Bill Reid, Whalley, Past Governor and Past National President. A Junior Club must have nine (9) members or less as of the October 31st National Census. The Kinsmen Club of Coquitlam Senior District Expansion Trophy was donated by the Kinsmen Club of Coquitlam. A Senior must have ten (10) members or more as of the October 31st National Census. Kinettes History: The Salmon Arm Junior Expansion Trophy was donated by the Kinette Club of Salmon Arm. A Junior Club has nine (9) members or less as of March 31st National census. The Annielie Dunkel Memorial Senior Expansion Trophy was donated by the Kinette Club of Kamloops, in memory of Annielie Dunkel, Immediate Past President. A Senior Club has ten (10) members or more as of March 31st National census. Purpose: To encourage internal expansion in Kinsmen, Kinette and Kin Club in District 5. Time Line: May 31st – April 30th Submission Deadline: Entry shall be automatic Rules:

1. The Clubs shall be judged according to the Club having the highest percentage increase in active and privileged members at May 1st of the current year as compared to April 30th of the previous year.

2. In the event of a tie, the winning Club shall be the Club with the largest membership.

3. New Clubs that have chartered are not eligible.

4. A Club is eligible to win the award consecutively.

5. Club will be ineligible if September’s membership report to National was not filed on time.

6. The entry shall be automatic, as calculated by the District Award Director. Formula: Expansion is difference of the two census dates x 100= _____ % (take to first decimal point) Current June census.



17. Dan Stenson Public Speaking Award

Kinsmen History: The Kinsmen Public Speaking Trophy was presented by the Kinsmen Club of Vancouver in 1958. Past Governor Dan Stenson donated award banner at Kinvention in 2012. Kinettes History: The Dogwood Shield Public Speaking Trophy was presented by the Kinette Club of South Burnaby. Purpose: To encourage interest among Kin in the art of public speaking and to provide entertainment at the District Convention. Submission Deadline: To be submitted by the Deputy Governor immediately following Spring Zone competition. Speakers must bring attached Founding Members Speaking Award Verification Affidavit to each speech and have signed by the President, Deputy Governor, and Governor, if applicable. Failure to do so may prevent the speaker from going on to National. Eligibility:

1. One (1) winner from each club level speak-off may compete at the zone speak-off.

2. Two (2) contestants (one (1) winner, and one (1) runner-up) from each zone will compete at District Kinvention.

3. Two (2) contestants (one (1) winner, and one (1) runner-up) at District Kinvention will compete at National Kinvention.

4. Present and incoming members of the National Board of Directors are not eligible to compete.

5. A privileged member is eligible to compete.

6. The competitors of a National Public Speaking competition will be considered ineligible to compete at any level for the following two (2) Kin years.

Rules:

1. TOPIC: preferably but not necessarily on some phase of Kin.

2. LENGTH: Speeches must be between 5-7 minutes. There will be a thirty second grace period to wrap up the speech. Speeches shorter than five minutes or longer than seven minutes thirty seconds will be immediately disqualified.

3. Lights or flash cards will be used to advise the speaker at the 5 minute, 6 minute and 7 minute point of their speech (there is a thirty second grace to conclude speech).

4. CONTINUITY: speeches will materially by the same as presented at Club and Zone levels.

5. AUTHENTICITY: speeches must be authored by the speaker.

6. The winner’s name, address, phone number, email & Speech Title shall be forwarded by the Deputy Governor to the District Award Director immediately following the Zone Public Speaking competition.

7. Candidates must not be attired in Club costume, will not wear name badge, and will speak by number rather than name, to avoid identification by judges. Failure to abide by these rules will result in disqualification.

8. Candidates shall use the address to the chair given by the chairman of the session as the accepted address to the gathering.

Clarification: The order of speaking shall be by a draw at District Convention. At least one of the judges may be from another organization.



Founding Members Speaking Award Verification Affidavit

NAME OF APPLICANT:_________________________ CLUB NAME:__________________________________ DISTRICT:____ ZONE:____ STEP 1 I certify that this member did win the club speaking competition and he or she has met all of the mandatory requirements of the Founding Members Speaking Award. CLUB PRESIDENT (Print Name): ___________________________ Signature: __________________________ DATE (dd/mm/yyyy): ___________________ DATE OF PRESENTATION (dd/mm/yyyy): ________________________ STEP 2 I certify that this member did win the spring zone speaking competition and he or she has met all of the mandatory requirements of the Founding Members Speaking Award. DEPUTY GOVERNOR (Print Name): _________________________ Signature: __________________________ DATE (dd/mm/yyyy): ___________________ DATE OF SPRING ZONE (dd/mm/yyyy): ________________________ STEP 3 I certify that this member did win the district speaking competition and he or she has met all of the mandatory requirements of the Founding Members Speaking Award. GOVERNOR (Print Name): _________________________ Signature: __________________________ DATE (dd/mm/yyyy): ___________________ DATE OF DISTRICT CONVENTION (dd/mm/yyyy): ________________________ I certify that this member has met all of the mandatory requirements of the Maple Leaf Award of Distinction and has earned the points as indicated above. PLEASE SEND SIGNED AFFIDAVIT TO NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS WITHIN 10 DAYS OF DISTRICT CONVENTION.



Founding Members Speaking Award Scoresheet

Speaker #:___________________________

Subject/Title: ________________________________

Part 1 - Content Max. Points Comments

Speech Development Structure

Organization, Support Material

20

Effectiveness Achievement of Purpose, Interest, Reception

15

Speech Value Ideas, Logic, Original Thought

15

Part 2 - Delivery

Physical Appearance, Body Language, Speaking Area

10

Voice Flexibility, Volume

10

Manner Directness, Assurance, Enthusiasm

10

Part 3 – Language

Appropriateness To Speech Purpose and Audience

10

Correctness Grammar, Pronunciation, Word Selection

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TOTAL SCORE 100



18. Gordon Anderson District Zone Award

Kin History: The Gordon Anderson Zone Award was presented by Gordon Anderson, Governor, 1951-52. Purpose: To foster increased participation in a variety of areas by all Clubs within the Zone. To increase cooperation and a sense of responsibility between clubs and their Deputy Governor and between Zones and the District administration. To recognize outstanding achievements of a Deputy Governor. TimeLine: July 1st – April 30th. This award is to be presented to the Deputy Governor of the winning Zone as determined by the District Governor. This award shall be judged based upon July 1st to April 30th. The award shall be returned to the District Award Director no later than March 31st the following year, to allow time for engraving. The following criteria shall be used in the assessment.

GORDON ANDERSON DISTRICT ZONE AWARD JUDGING CRITERIA Max. Points

1. Zone newsletters were printed and circulated to the Zone & District 10

2. Zone Roster information was submitted on time 10

3. Club Executive attended their Zone Executive Seminar (2 points for each executive member attending)

100 +2 points each

4. The following Club President attended President’s Pre-Term PRESIDENTS (1 point for each % of Presidents attending) _______________________ OTHER CLUB MEMBERS – 2 points for each member attending (2 points each)

100 +2 points each

5. Club’s financial statement forwarded to District Secretary by Oct 31st (1 point for each % of Financial Statement sent by deadline)

100

6. All Clubs submitted District Dues by due date (Jun 30th, Oct 31st & Feb 28th) (1 point for each % of Dues sent by deadline)

100

7. Clubs submitted for any District Award (2 points per club) (not including Bulletin) (2 points each)

N/A

8. Club published Bulletin and submitted for District Bulletin Award (5 points per club)

N/A

9. Clubs had all National Dues paid on time 100% sent by due date (or percentage) 100

10. Deputy Governors visitation from received by District 100% received 100

11. Increase Zone Membership April 30th over June 30th census last year. Score membership percentage increase (10% increase=10 points) (1 point for each percentage growth)

N/A

12. Maple Leaf of Distinction Award winners (July 1st – April 30th 5 points each

13. Founder’s Achievement Award winners (July 1s - April 30th) 7 points each

14. Gem Award winners (July 1st – April 30th) 10 points each

15. Zone entries for District Service Award (one only per score) 25 points each

16. Clubs attended Fall Leadership Conference (1 point for each % of Club attending)

N/A

17. Clubs registered for District Convention by early deadline (1 point for each % of Club registered)

N/A

18. Deputy Governor’s effectiveness and participation at Pre-Term, FLC, Mid-Term 25

19. District Governor’s Assessment 50

TOTAL POINTS



19. District Kin Games Award

History: The Kinsmen Club of Coquitlam Bowling Trophy was presented by the Kinsmen Club of Coquitlam in 2004. Purpose: To encourage participation in Kin Games Rules:

1. An annual District 5 Games Tournament shall be conducted at FLC.

2. One team from the host Club may be included in the competition.

3. Number of participants to be determined by the game organizer. Rules:

1. Game and rules to be determined by the host club in conjunction with the Awards Director.



20. Joke-Off Award

Kinsmen History: The Juan de Fuca Laugh-In Banner was presented by the Kinsmen Club of Juan de Fuca in 1995-1996. Kinettes History: The District Five Kinette Joke-Off Award was presented to the Kinette Club of Armstrong. Purpose: To bring humor and laughter to our meetings. Zone Competition Rules:

1. The Deputy Governor will advise all Clubs in his/her zone of competition to be held at Spring Zone.

2. Zone competition will be held at Spring Zone. Zone entry will be decided by a panel of three (3) at Spring Zone. Only two (2) entry from each zone will be considered for District Competition.

3. A complete written copy of winning entry will be submitted to the District Award Director by the Deputy Governor immediately following Spring Zone.

4. Any entries for which a written copy has not been forwarded will not be considered for District competition.

5. All entries for District competition must be in good taste. No profanity may be used, unless, at the discretion of the District Governor, it is integral to the proper appreciation of the entry.

6. Any entry considered by the District Governor and Zone Deputy Governors to be derogatory to any race, religion, or sexual orientation will not be considered for District competition. The decision of the District Governor regarding suitability for District competition of any entry is final.

7. Use of the winning zone entry at any Kin function by any person in attendance at a Spring Zone other than the originator of the entry shall by considered a fineable offense at the Club, Zone and District levels.



21. District Golf Award

Kinsmen History: The Fred Dean Golf Trophy was donated by Fred Dean from the Kinsmen Club of Vernon in 1947. The trophy is inscribed “Deans Jewelry Trophy for the Annual Competition. Kin District Five Convention. Best 18 Net.” Kinettes History: The District Five Kinette Golf Award was donated by the Kinsmen Club of Gold River in 1990. Purpose: The object of this award is to encourage fellowship. District Competition Rules:

1. Any Kin attending the District Convention is eligible to compete for this award.

2. The winner shall be the player turning in the lowest new score.

3. The winning player shall hold the award until the next tournament and shall be responsible for delivering this award, in good condition, to the District Award Director when called for.

4. The handicapping shall be done on the Calaway System.

5. The District Executive can, at any time, adopt a new set of rules to suit the circumstances.

6. Host club shall organize and host tournament.



22. Galligan Spirit of Kinvention Award

Kin History: The Spirit of Kinvention Award was sponsored by the Cranbrook Kin in memory of Kin Burl Galligan – Life Member of the Golden Kinsmen Club who passed away October 2004 and Kin Ian Galligan, member of the Cranbrook Kinsmen Club who passed away January 2005. Uncle & nephew, both of these members showed true spirit of KIN. Purpose: To promote fun, fellowship and participation from Kin Members attending District Convention. Rules/Guidelines:

1. Club must be in good standing with District and Kin Canada as of the date of District Convention.

2. Judging will be done by the District Governor and two (2) judges appointed by the District Awards Director.

3. Judging will be based on club members’ participation throughout the Kinvention weekend with spirit.

4. The decision of the judges will be final.

5. The Host Club(s) is not eligible to participate.



23. Costume Award

Kinsmen History: The Stan McDonald Kinsmen Costume Trophy was donated by Courtenay in 1958. Kinettes History: The Rob Fawdry Memorial Kinette Costume Trophy. Presented to the Kinettes of District 5 by the Kinsmen Club of Ladysmith at Fall Leadership Conference in 1994. Purpose: To encourage club members to dress alike when attending District Convention to denote greater unity, strength and fellowship. Rules:

1. Competition to take place Saturday during meeting portion only of District 5 Kinvention.

2. Kin members registered and in attendance at convention must be in costume.

3. Members must appear in costume all day Saturday from the opening of the Accreditation desk in the morning business session until the suspension of business session on Saturday.

4. Points will be given for following convention theme.

5. A banner will be awarded to the Kinsmen/Kin and Kinette club who is judged the winners. Judges decision is final.

6. District and National Officers, as well as candidates during public speaking competition, shall be excluded from costume participation from judging purposes.

COSTUME AWARD JUDGING CRITERIA MAX. POINTS

1. Originality of dress 20

2. Attractiveness of color 10

3. Design and eye appeal 10

4. Uniformity of style 10

5. Following convention theme 10

TOTAL POINTS 60



24. District Convention Parade Entry Award

Kin History: The Langley District Convention Parade Entry Trophy was donated by the Kinsmen Club of Langley in 1963. Purpose: This award is to honor the Club with the best parade entry and thereby maintaining a high standard of parade entries at Convention. Eligibility: Kinsmen, Kinette, and Kin Clubs attending District Kinvention. Rules:

1. Equal points will be given to simple, inexpensive designs as opposed to expensive, elaborate designs.

2. The use of Convention theme shall have priority over other themes.

3. JUDGING: The points available for the various items to be considered shall be as follows:

PARADE ENTRY JUDGING CRITERIA Max. Points

1. Theme 10

2. Originality 25

3. Club manufacture as opposed to professional manufacture 30

4. Enthusiasm 35

TOTAL 100

Clarification: this is not just costumes: group singing, dancing, following theme, staying as a group will be considered.



25. Art Poyntz Skit Award

Kin History: The Art Poyntz Skit Award was donated by Dr. Art Poyntz from Victoria in 1936. Purpose: To encourage fellowship of District Convention. Eligibility: All clubs attending District Convention. Submission Deadline: Notify the District Award Director by 6:00 pm Friday at District Kinvention. Rules:

1. A competing group must have at least four members, some of who may be non-Kin.

2. The entry may be musical, dance routine, pantomime, or some other form of entertainment.

3. Skit must not contain profanity or obscene gestures. Points will be deducted if this rule is not followed.

4. Skits will be performed Saturday between lunch and end of business, as the Governor sees fit. Straws will be drawn to pick the order of the clubs’ skits.

Judging Criteria: The points available for the various items to be considered shall be as follows:

ART POYNTZ SKIT AWARD JUDGING CRITERIA Max. Points

1. Originality 20

2. Costume 20

3. Effort Extended 20

4. Entertainment Value 20

5. Time Limit *

Five (5) points per minute shall be deducted on skits exceeding the ten (10) minute time limit.

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TOTAL POINTS 80

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