TEXALPA

TEXALPA Awards 2011 (.doc)

The purposes of TEXALPA shall be to foster publications and advance the standards and practices of communications within The American Legion, Department of Texas in the Department, Divisions, Districts, and Posts, and in their Auxiliary, Sons of The American Legion, or affiliated organizations as may be represented by the membership.

This purpose shall be carried out through the specific objectives:

To promote understanding, cooperation and an exchange of ideas among members.
To promote the development and application of improved methods and programs of communications.
To demonstrate the practical value of effective communication and public relations, both internal and external.
To promote the training and development of individual members through the collection and dissemination of information of value and interest to the members.
To encourage the professional development of members.
To assist in promoting the purposes and programs of The American Legion.
To act as the voice of TEXALPA membership before The Department of Texas, The American Legion.
To strive for the highest ethical standards in carrying out these objectives and the National American Legion Press Association; and to consider legislative proposals affecting publications or mailing of the publications.

CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS

A DEPARTMENT CONVENTI0N COMMITTEE

- Official TEXALPA Constitution & By-LAWS (.doc file) -

The Constitution and By-Laws Committee meets each year at the Department Convention to consider proposed changes, additions or deletions to the organizations' Constitution and By-Laws. The duties of the committee are those normally appertaining thereto and as may be assigned by the organizations' executive committee.

MEMBERSHIP

Membership in TEXALPA shall be open to Public Relations Officers, Publicity Committee Chairpersons, and staff members of publications of American Legion organizations at all levels, their Auxiliary, and the Sons of The American Legion organizations, and to other persons closely allied with public relations, publications, and news services of The American Legion, provided no person shall be eligible for TEXALPA membership unless he/she is a member in good standing in The American Legion, Auxiliary, the Sons of The American Legion, or affiliated organizations.

TEXALPA OFFICERS 2011 - 2012

President	Jim Bolin
1st Div. V.P.	Gary Smith
2nd Div. V.P.	George Bannon
3rd Div. V.P.	Robert Squyres
4th Div. V.P.	Rachel Watson
Secretary/Treasurer	Moss "Ed" Magers
Chaplain	Bob Allison
Sergeant at Arms	Ron Chandler
Judge Advocate	Don Daft
Historian	Cyndi Miller
Hubmaster	Ron Chandler

TEXALPA Press Awards
Competition Categories

1. District, Division, State Newsletters or Online Publications: James Landers Plaque
For District or Division American Legion Family Publications.

2. Post, Unit or Squadron Newsletters or Online Publications: Patsy Palmquist Plaque
For Posts with 750 or more American Legion Family Members.

3. Websites: Dan Fallon Plaque
For all websites created to support The American Legion Family

RULES

Competition Year

Papers submitted must have been issued/published between May 1, 2010 and April, 30 2011.

Basis of Judging

Papers will be judged on: Content (Legion, Auxiliary, S.A.L, local, county, division and district news, as appropriate); clear, concise and balanced writing; make-up; design and appearance; use of photos and illustrations.

Entry Instructions

Must be current member of the Texas American Legion Press Association.

For category 1, District, Division or State Newsletters or Online publications submit three (3) papers or (3) online Publications one each of three separate issues.

For category 2,Post, Unit or Squadron Newsletters or Online publications submit three (3) papers or (3) online publications one each of three separate issues.

For category 3, submit the electronic address for your website. Open to all American Legion websites in the Department, registered with the Department of Texas. American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, Sons of The American Legion and American Legion Riders.

To be judged on:

• Content

• Clarity

• Flow

• Ease of Navigation

• Appearance

• Use of Photos

• Use of Graphics

For all entries with an identifying cover sheet must be submitted, to include the following information, typed or printed neatly:

• Name and Number of Post, District, Division, Unit, or Squadron, etc.

• Full address of Post, Unit, Squadron, etc.

• Name of Publication.