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STATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE SUBMISSION DEADLINE

DISTRICT 1 - Virtual - $10/memberHannah [email protected]

November 5, 2020 November 20, 2020

DISTRICT 2 - Virtual - $125/clubMelissa [email protected]


DISTRICT 3 - Virtual - $125/clubNikki Cecelia [email protected]


DISTRICT 4 - Virtual - $10/memberChaz [email protected]


DISTRICT 5 - Virtual - $125/clubCrystal [email protected]


DISTRICT 6 - Virtual - $125/club Jamie Monette & Danielle [email protected]@sbscrusaders.com


DISTRICT 7 - Virtual - $125/clubKaren [email protected]


DISTRICT 8 - Virtual- $125/club Allison [email protected]


DISTRICT 9 - Virtual - $125/clubErin [email protected]


DISTRICT 10 - Virtual - $125/clubJamie [email protected]


DISTRICT 11 - Virtual- $125/club Michelle [email protected]


DISTRICT 12 - Virtual - $125/clubMandy [email protected]


*Due to COVID19 and various state mandates, these dates are subject to change. Please check www.betaclub.org for the latest updates.

Students must follow state and local mandates regarding social distancing as well as health guidelines for all competitions. Competition rules have been adjusted to allow for a minimum number of participants and will not negatively impact scores during the judging process.

The 2020 Louisiana JR Beta District Days will be conducted as Virtual ONLY events. Therefore all District Day qualifying competitions will be offered as Online Competitions.

Types of Competitions for 2020 Louisiana JR Beta District Day:• Online Competition = A competition that will exclusively be conducted virtually.

Online Competitions Apparel DesignEngineeringLiving LiteratureMarketing & Communications Performing Arts - Group Performing Arts - Solo, Duo, Trio Robotics ShowcaseService Learning Showcase SongfestSpeechThree DimensionalTwo Dimensional

TESTINGFor the 2020-2021 convention year, all academic tests, Book

Battle tests and the Quiz Bowl Written tests will be administered online prior to the state convention.

COMPETITIONS

HEALTH & SAFETY GUIDELINES

HOW TO REGISTERSTEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

• Go to www.betaclub.org/events• Click on Conventions• Click on the Louisiana state tab and click District Days Registration• Enter log-in and password

• Click on the competitions to register your students• Some competitions may require names for verification • Finalize registration by clicking submit

Payment made by:• Credit Card: include school name, club ID and invoice #• School Check: include school name, club ID and invoice #• School Authorized PO: include school name, club ID and invoice # • EMAIL TO: [email protected] • MAIL TO: National Beta Club 151 Beta Club Way Spartanburg, SC 29306

• Click on all students participating*

*It is not necessary to register sponsors, chaperones or guests for Virtual ONLY events

FEESRegistration fees will be charged for all student participants and/or clubs at the District Day event.

Late registrations are not allowed. At least two weeks prior to the event deadline date, contact [email protected] to make any membership additions or changes.

REFUND POLICY

There will be no refund of registration fees for any reason unless the entire event is canceled by the National Beta Club office.

November 5, 2020Registration Deadline *No late registrations will be allowed

VIRTUAL SCHEDULE LOUISIANA

DISTRICT DAYS

November 6, 2020 - November 20, 20208:00 AM - 11:59 PM Submission Window

December 9-14, 2020Winners and State Qualifiers notified; plaques shipped to schools in January

November 21, 2020 - December 4, 2020Judging Window

Please follow all competition guidelines as detailed in the handbook.

Students must follow state and local mandates regarding social distancing as well as health guidelines for all

competitions.

APPAREL DESIGN

EDUCATIONAL CONNECTIONS

COMPETITION GUIDELINES

1. The apparel must adhere to the Convention Theme: It All Began With Beta.

2. The apparel must be student designed. Computer aided drawings are acceptable.

3. Apparel must have marketing potential to be commercially reproduced.

4. A complete Apparel Design Form should be submitted electronically.

• Creativity and Innovation; Communication and Collaboration

• Information and Media Literacy

• Design Elements and Visual Arts Standards

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

• Students will investigate, find solutions, strategies, and designs from infinite number of possibilities using

inquiry, collaboration, and process based learning.

The Apparel Design competition allows each club to submit one club-designed piece of apparel depicting the 2020-2021 Theme: It All Began With Beta. This competition is designed to encourage creativity, innovation, interpretation of theme, and artistic design. A club may only have one entry.

STATE ELIGIBILITYAll Plaques will be shipped.

HOW TO ENTER

• Visit www.betaclub.org/events/conventions and follow directions.

• Register students and then select competitions to enter.

APPAREL DESIGN FORM

SCHOOL: _______________________________________ CLUB ID NUMBER: _________________

How does the product communicate the theme: It All Began With Beta?

A completed Apparel Design Form must be submitted electronically

Sketch of design: Describe any creative choices made in creating your final product:

Describe how your club collaborated to createthe design:

JUDGING CRITERIA

APPAREL DESIGN 16-20 11-15 6-10 1-5

INTERPRETATION AND

ILLUSTRATION OF THETHEME

Excellent interpretationand illustration of thetheme.

Good interpretationand illustration of thetheme.

Average interpretationand illustration of thetheme.

Minimal interpretationand illustration of thetheme.

ARTISTIC DESIGN

Artistic Design creates an excellent visual display and exhibits excellenteffort put intoworkmanship.

Artistic Design creates a good visual display and exhibits excellent effort put into workmanship.

Artistic Design creates an average visual display and exhibits excellenteffort put intoworkmanship.

Artistic Design creates a minimal visual display and exhibits excellenteffort put intoworkmanship.

ORIGINALITY OFCONCEPT

Apparel reflects excellent originality of concept.

Apparel reflects good originality of concept.

Apparel reflects average originality of concept.

Apparel reflects minimal originality of concept.

CREATIVITY, COLOR ANDCONTRAST

The apparel exhibits an excellent degree ofstudent creativity with an excellent use of colors, textures, shapes and spacing.

The apparel exhibits a good degree ofstudent creativity with an excellent use of colors, textures, shapes and spacing.

The apparel exhibits an average degree ofstudent creativity with an excellent use of colors, textures, shapes and spacing.

The apparel exhibits a minimal degree ofstudent creativity with an excellent use of colors, textures, shapes and spacing.

MARKETING POTENTIAL

FOR COMMERCIAL

REPRODUCTION

Apparel exhibits anexcellent ability to bemarketed andcommerciallyreproduced.

The skit showcased good entertainment quality throughout and achieved a good performance.

The skit showcased average entertainment quality throughout and achieved an average performance.

The skit showcased minimal entertainment quality throughout and achieved a minimal performance.

DEDUCTIONS This will be taken one time by the coordinator.

Did not follow competition guidelines.

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ENGINEERING



1. Each club may enter one team of three to five students.

2. The invention must be constructed on a piece of foam board 30 inches by 40 inches. This piece of foam board will be

separate from the material container.

3. The invention may have parts that suspend beyond the board, but cannot be braced/tethered/supported by anything

(i.e. wall or floor) other than the board.

4. The team must use items from the specified list.

• Engineering and Innovation

• Communication and Collaboration


• Scale and Measurement

• Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics (STEAM)

• Students will investigate, find solutions, designs, and strategies from infinite number of possibilities using

inquiry, collaboration, and process based learning.

Engineering is designed for a team of three to five students to use innovative problem solving techniques and engineering concepts. Teams will use items from a specified list and will be required to interact with judges during the competition.

Junior Construction - Zipline

APPROVED MATERIAL LIST

The team must use items from the specified list of materials below. Materials must fit into a closed 10 gallon container with lid. Teams will be responsible for all materials needed for the build and the foam board.

• Thread spools• Cans• Toothpicks• Toothbrushes• Index cards• Paper clips• Sandwich bags• Craft sticks• Boxes• Matchbox car• Newspaper• Playing cards• Marbles• Aluminum foil• Paper plates

• String • Tape• Adhesives• Balloons• Rubber bands• Paper fasteners• Scissors• Straws• Wheels• Modeling clay• Tinker Toys• Zip ties• Magnets• Cotton balls• Cardstock

• Balls (plastic, metal, rubber)• Cups• Plastic toys• Cardboard• Cork• Spoons• Plastic bottles• Dried beans• Clothes pins• Ruler• Shoelaces• Dominoes• Pipe cleaners• Wire• Cardboard tubes

JUDGING CRITERIA

HOW TO ENTER


ENGINEERING 16-20 11-15 6-10 1-5

COMPLEXITY

Structure displaysexcellent complexityof the steps used inthe build.

Structure displaysgood complexity ofthe steps used in thebuild.

Structure displaysaverage complexity ofthe steps used in thebuild.

Structure displaysminimal complexity ofthe steps used in thebuild.

CREATIVITY

Structure exhibitsexcellent creativesolution in all aspectsof the challenge.

Structure exhibitsgood creativesolution in all aspectsof the challenge.

Structure exhibitsaverage creativesolution in all aspectsof the challenge.

Structure exhibitsminimal creativesolution in all aspectsof the challenge.

CRITICAL THINKING

Students exhibitexcellent ability toconsider alternativesto the design andconstruction duringthe process.

Students exhibitgood ability toconsider alternativesto the design andconstruction duringthe process.

Students exhibitaverage ability toconsider alternativesto the design andconstruction duringthe process.

Students exhibitminimal ability toconsider alternativesto the design andconstruction duringthe process.

TEAM COMMUNICATION

Displays excellentcommunication andcollaborationthroughout the entireprocess.

Displays good communication andcollaborationthroughout the entireprocess.

Displays average communication andcollaborationthroughout the entireprocess.

Displays minimalcommunication andcollaborationthroughout the entireprocess.

OVERALL QUALITY

Structural integrityand demonstration ofchallenge areexcellent.

Structural integrityand demonstration ofchallenge aregood.

Structural integrityand demonstration ofchallenge areaverage.

Structural integrityand demonstration ofchallenge areminimal.



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LIVING LITERATURE



1. A description of the scene, book title, author, and school name must be incorporated within the dimensions of the scene.

2. The dimension of a scene may not exceed 12 feet wide by 12 feet deep by 12 feet high.

3. Sound effects or music are not permitted in the scene.

4. SAFETY - All participants in the scene must have their feet on the floor.

5. SAFETY - The scene should be entirely free standing, not leaning on walls.

6. SAFETY - Wood or metal may not be used in the construction of the scene. However, metal or wooden bases, no taller

than 36 inches, can be used to transport and/or support the scene. Props (table, chairs, etc.) made of wood or metal may

be used as intended.

7. SAFETY - Balloons, hay, live animals or fire are not permitted in the scene.

• Visual and Performing Arts Standards

• Creativity and Innovation




Living Literature provides an opportunity for students to present an interpretation of a scene from a work ofliterature. Students should choose a scene and characters from any form of literature, including but not limitedto, a novel, short story, poem, or play. Students recreate the scene through costumes, scenery, and props.Essentially, students become “wax museum figures” depicting the scene.

JUDGING CRITERIA

HOW TO ENTER

• Visit www.betaclub.org/registration and follow directions.


LIVING LITERATURE 16-20 11-15 6-10 1-5

ORIGINALITY OFLITERATURE SELECTION

AND INTERPRETATION OF

SCENE

Literary Selectiondemonstrates excellent originality and portrayal of an actual authentic scene from selection.

Literary Selectiondemonstrates good originality and portrayal of an actual authentic scene from selection.

Literary Selectiondemonstrates average originality and portrayal of an actual authentic scene from selection.

Literary Selectiondemonstrates minimal originality and portrayal of an actual authentic scene from selection.

CRAFTSMANSHIP OF THE

SCENE

Scene constructionconsists of excellentcraftsmanship andattention to detail.

Scene constructionconsists of goodcraftsmanship andattention to detail.

Scene constructionconsists of average craftsmanship andattention to detail.

Scene constructionconsists of minimal craftsmanship andattention to detail.

ATTENTION TO DETAIL OF

COSTUMES

Costumes displayexcellent detail toportrayal of characters inthe scene.

Costumes displaygood detail toportrayal of characters inthe scene.

Costumes displayaverage detail toportrayal of characters inthe scene.

Costumes displayminimal detail toportrayal of characters inthe scene.

CHARACTERIZATION IN

POSING OF THE SCENE

Participants displayexcellent characterizationin posing of the scene.

Participants displaygood characterizationin posing of the scene.

Participants displayaverage characterizationin posing of the scene.

Participants displayminimal characterizationin posing of the scene.

INFORMATION DISPLAY

An excellent description of the scene, book title,author, and school name are incorporated withinthe scene.

A good description of the scene, book title,author, and school name are incorporated withinthe scene.

An average description of the scene, book title,author, and school name are incorporated withinthe scene.

A minimal description of the scene, book title, author, and school name are incorporated withinthe scene.



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Did not follow SAFETY competition guidelines.

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MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS



1. A team of three to five students will develop a marketing campaign using one of the prompts listed below.

- Develop a campaign for a local charity or organization to increase community awareness and

service outreach.

2. The marketing pitch must not exceed 2 minutes. Presentations may include, but are not limited to iPads, laptops,

handouts, storyboards, etc.

• Visual Art Standards


• Oral Communication

• Creatitvity and Collaboration


The Marketing and Communications competition allows three to five students to demonstrate creativity, communication skills, and marketing strategies. The campaign should exhibit the team’s ability to collaborate, problem solve and think critically to develop an effective presentation.



HOW TO ENTER



JUDGING CRITERIA

MARKETING ANDCOMMUNICATIONS

16-20 11-15 6-10 1-5

INTERPRETATIONAND ILLUSTRATION

OF PROMPT

Excellentinterpretation andillustration of theprompt.

Good interpretationand illustration ofthe prompt.

Average interpretation andillustration of theprompt.

Minimal interpretationand illustration of theprompt.

CREATIVITY ANDORIGINALITY

The campaignreflects an excellentdegree of teamcreativity andoriginality.

The campaignreflects a gooddegree of teamcreativity andoriginality.

The campaignreflects an averagedegree of teamcreativity andoriginality.

The campaign reflectsa minimal degree ofteam creativity andoriginality.

OVERALL VISUALQUALITY

Creates an excellentvisual display andexhibits excellenteffort put intoworkmanship.

Creates a goodvisual display andexhibits good effortput into workmanship.

Creates an averagevisual display andexhibits averageeffort put intoworkmanship.

Creates a minimalvisual display andexhibits minimal effortput into workmanship.

TEAMWORK ANDCOLLABORATION

Excellent teamworkand collaboration tocohesively expressideas from eachstudent in the finalpresentation.

Good teamwork andcollaboration tocohesively expressideas from eachstudent in the finalpresentation.

Average teamworkand collaboration tocohesively expressideas from eachstudent in the finalpresentation.

Minimal teamworkand collaboration tocohesively expressideas from eachstudent in the finalpresentation.

PRESENTATION

Excellent explanationof design elementsand relevancy toprompt.

Good explanation ofdesign elementsand relevancy toprompt.

Average explanationof design elementsand relevancy toprompt.

Minimal explanationof design elementsand relevancy toprompt.



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PERFORMING ARTSPERFORMING ARTS - GROUP (four or more participants) — 5-minute time limit. Performers will have a total time limit of 9 minutes, which includes set up and take down. The performance has a maximum time limit of 5 minutes.

AND

PERFORMING ARTS - SOLO, DUO, TRIO (three or fewer participants) - 2-minute limit. Performers will have atotal time limit of 4 minutes, which includes set up and take down. The performance has a maximum time limit of 2 minutes.

Each club may enter both Performing Arts - Group and Performing Arts - Solo, Duo, Trio

COMPETITION GUIDELINES1. When a performer is singing, recorded background vocals are not allowed.

2. Lip syncing, defined as pretending to sing in synchronization with recorded vocals, is not allowed (i.e. moving mouth while

holding a microphone).

3. The performance must be contained to the stage area.

4. No audio visual technology is allowed in the talent performance, such as but not limited to video, PowerPoint, slide show, etc.

5. Adults may assist in the set up of the performance but may not participate in any portion of the performance.

6. SAFETY - Guns, or the portrayal of guns, are not permitted.

7. SAFETY - Tumbling passes or cheerleading stunts are not allowed with the exception of cartwheels, aerial cartwheels,

walk overs, back bends and round-offs performed singularly.

8. SAFETY - Hay, balloons, fire or confetti may not be used in any act.

9. SAFETY - Metal or wood may not be used in the construction of backdrops. However, metal or wooden bases, no taller than

36 inches, can be used to transport and/or support backdrops. Props (table, chairs, etc.) made of metal or wood may be used

as intended.

10. SAFETY - Only portable choral risers may be used to elevate participants.

EDUCATIONAL CONNECTIONS• Creativity and Innovation

• Communication

• Performing Arts Standards

• Collaboration

JUDGING CRITERIA

HOW TO ENTER



PERFORMING ARTS - 16-20 11-15 6-10 1-5

TALENT QUALITYExcellent quality oftalent performance.

Good quality oftalent performance.

Average quality oftalent performance.

Minimal quality oftalent performance.

STAGE PRESENCE

Excellent stage presence that includesconfidence, personality and audience connection.

Good stage presence that includesconfidence, personality and audienceconnection.

Average stage presence that includesconfidence, personality and audienceconnection.

Minimal stage presence that includesconfidence, personality and audience connection.

CREATIVITY AND ORIGINALITY

Excellent performance that was creative andoriginal throughout the entire performance.

Good performance that was creative andoriginal throughout the entire performance.

Average performance that was creative andoriginal throughout the entire performance.

Minimal performance that was creative andoriginal throughout the entire performance.

ENTERTAINMENT QUALITY

Showcasedexcellent entertainmentquality throughoutthe entire performance.

Showcasedgood entertainmentquality throughoutthe entire performance.

Showcasedaverage entertainmentquality throughoutthe entire performance.

Showcasedminimal entertainmentquality throughoutthe entire performance.

OVERALL PERFORMANCE

Achievedan excellent performance.

Achieveda good performance.

Achievedan average performance.

Achieveda minimal performance.



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Did not follow SAFETY competition guidelines.

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ROBOTICS SHOWCASE

The Robotics Showcase is a team event. Teams of four to eight members will design, program, construct, andimplement their robot in order to address the 2020-2021 Robotics Challenge: Initiate, Increase, Inspect.Teams will bring pre-constructed robots and props to showcase their interpretation of the challenge havingincorporated skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

1. Teams must consist of four to eight members.

2. Teams will present a pre-constructed robot from their choice of materials that can perform one or more of the functions

that abide by the 2020-2021 Robotics Challenge: Initiate, Increase, Inspect.3. The school name, team name, robot name, and a short description of the robot’s functions must be included in the

presentation. Keep in mind to make this information visible for viewing.

4. Teams will be given two minutes to perform the challenge.

5. Each robot must comply with all specifications listed.

6. Teams should use an area of 12’x12’ to perform the challenge.

7. In order to showcase the functions of their robot, teams may include additional props/materials to use in conjunction with

their robots to effectively perform the challenge.

8. Teams may wear coordinating outfits/costumes that represent their interpretation of the challenge.

9. Team members may only enter the 12’x12’ performance area to reset props/materials. Team members must not assist the

robot’s performance functions.


ROBOT SPECIFICATIONS

1. The student built robot may be made of a variety of materials, but must fit within a 24”x24”x24” cube. This means that the

robot’s measurements for height, width, and length must be less than or equal to 24”.

2. Robots may be constructed from a kit or built from the ground up. They may be fully automated, controlled by a remote,

tethered or coded.

3. All robots are to be electrically powered only. No combustion engines allowed.

4. Liquids may not be used in any form of the challenge.

5. All power sources must be 100% contained in the robot body.

6. Robots must be singular in form. No secondary robots or self-propelled devices that detach themselves from the main

robot will be allowed.

7. All robots with active moving parts must have a master kill switch that deactivates the moving parts immediately,

8. Operable push outs or extensions are allowed; however, when contracted the robot must still comply with the 24” length,

width, and height limits.


• Critical Thinking, Decision Making and Analytical Skills

• Creativity and Collaboration

• Computational Thinking

• Problem Solving

• Effective Communication and Presentation Skills

• Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics (STEAM)

• Students will investigate, find solutions, designs, and strategies from infinite number of possibilities

using inquiry, collaboration, and process based learning.

HOW TO ENTER


• Register students and then select competitions to enter. STATE ELIGIBILITYAll Plaques will be shipped.

JUDGING CRITERIA

ROBOTICS 16-20 11-15 6-10 1-5

INNOVATION/CREATIVITY

Excellent use ofinnovation and creativity in applying new, unique or unexpected features,designs, programs and/or applications inperforming the task.

Good use of innovationand creativity inapplying new, uniqueor unexpected features,designs, programs and/or applications inperforming the task.

Average use ofinnovation and creativity in applying new, unique or unexpected features,designs, programs and/or applications inperforming the task.

Minimal use of innovation and creativity in applyingnew, unique or unexpected features,designs, programs and/or applications inperforming the task.

MISSION/TEAMSTRATEGY

Excellent ability toclearly define,communicate anddescribe the teamstrategy in completingthe task(s).

Good ability to clearlydefine, communicateand describe the teamstrategy in completingthe task(s).

Average ability to clearly define, communicate and describe the teamstrategy in completingthe task(s).

Minimal ability to clearly define, communicate anddescribe the teamstrategy in completingthe task(s).

AUTOMATION/NAVIGATION

Excellent ability of therobot to perform asintended with minimalintervention and/orprogram timing. Abilityto achieve one or moreof the tasks in thechallenge.

Good ability of therobot to perform asintended with minimalintervention and/orprogram timing. Abilityto achieve one or moreof the tasks in thechallenge.

Average ability of therobot to perform asintended with minimalintervention and/orprogram timing. Abilityto achieve one or moreof the tasks in thechallenge.

Minimal ability of therobot to perform asintended with minimalintervention and/orprogram timing. Ability to achieve one or more of the tasks in the challenge.

ROBOT DURABILITY

AND COMPLEXITY

Excellent evidence ofstructural durability andcomplexity includingthe ability to withstandthe rigors ofcompetition.

Good evidence ofstructural durability andcomplexity includingthe ability to withstandthe rigors ofcompetition.

Average evidence ofstructural durability andcomplexity including the ability to withstand the rigors of competition.

Minimal evidence ofstructural durability and complexity including the ability to withstand the rigors of competition.

DESIGN PROCESS

Excellent explanation ofteam’s design processto include alternatives,improvements anddecisions made todetermine the robot’sability in completingtask(s).

Good explanation ofteam’s design processto include alternatives,improvements anddecisions made todetermine the robot’sability in completingtask(s).

Average explanation ofteam’s design processto include alternatives,improvements anddecisions made todetermine the robot’sability in completingtask(s).

Minimal explanation ofteam’s design process to include alternatives,improvements anddecisions made todetermine the robot’sability in completingtask(s).



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SERVICE LEARNING SHOWCASE



1. Each club must use a display board that is the size of a standard trifold board and may include the optional attached

header/banner. No additional materials should be displayed with the Showcase, such as brochures, candy, etc.

2. All items of the presentation must be attached to the board. Any border, trim, etc. should not exceed beyond the trifold

board.

3. The board must be free-standing without any supports.

4. The Service Learning Showcase Form provided should be submitted electronically.

• Creativity and Innovation;




• Design Elements and Visual Arts Standards

The Service Learning Showcase allows each club to submit one, free-standing trifold board that features theclub’s service projects from throughout the year. This competition is designed to showcase service learning, creativity, innovation, and artistic design.

HOW TO ENTER


• Register students and then select competitions to enter..STATE ELIGIBILITY

All Plaques will be shipped.

JUDGING CRITERIA


16-20 11-15 6-10 1-5

INTERPRETATIONAND ILLUSTRATION

OF SERVICE

Excellent interpretation and illustration ofshowcased service.

Good interpretation and illustration ofshowcased service.

Average interpretation and illustration ofshowcased service.

Minimal interpretation and illustration ofshowcasedservice.

CRAFTSMANSHIP

Materials andartwork create anexcellent visualdisplay and exhibitexcellent effort putinto craftsmanship.

Materials andartwork create agood visual displayand exhibit goodeffort put intocraftsmanship.

Materials andartwork create anaverage visualdisplay and exhibitaverage effort putinto craftsmanship.

Materials andartwork create aminimal visualdisplay and exhibitminimal effort putinto craftsmanship.

CREATIVITY,COLOR ANDCONTRAST

The display exhibitsan excellent degreeof student creativitywith an excellentuse of colors,textures, shapes,graphics andspacing.

The displayexhibits a gooddegree of studentcreativity with agood use of colors,textures, shapes,graphics andspacing.

The displayexhibits an averagedegree of studentcreativity with anaverage use ofcolors, textures,shapes, graphicsand spacing.

The displayexhibits a minimaldegree of studentcreativity with aminimal use ofcolors, textures,shapes, graphicsand spacing.

ORIGINALITY OFDISPLAY

Display reflectsexcellent originality.

Display reflectsgood originality.

Display reflectsaverage originality.

Display reflectsminimal originality.

IMPACT OFSERVICE

Excellent illustrationof the impact ofservice projects.

Good illustration ofthe impact ofservice projects.

Average illustrationof the impact ofservice projects.

Minimalillustration of theimpact of serviceprojects.



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How does the Service Learning Showcase board communicate your club’s service(s)?

Describe the learning that your club experienced during the project:

Describe how your club collaborated to create the board:

A completed Service Learning Showcase Form must be submitted electronically

SONGFEST


1. The Songfest entry must incorporate the theme: It All Began With Beta. Interpretation of the theme must be evident

throughout the club’s performance.

2. The time limit for the performance is 3 minutes.

3. Props are not permitted.

4. Stationary movements will be allowed. This means that the students’ feet must remain in place during the

performance. Examples of stationary movement are, but not limited to, clapping, finger snapping, swaying and

simple gestures that enhance the lyrics.

5. Matching shirts, pants, shorts, skirts or school uniforms will be allowed.

6. Costumes are not permitted.

7. All club members on stage must sing.

8. No background vocals are allowed on the accompaniment track. This means no words or computerized/synthesized

voices on the accompaniment track.

9. Risers are not permitted.

10. Clubs must email a copy of the original lyrics and rewritten lyrics to the District Day chair.

• Performing Arts Standards



• Interpretation and Innovation

Songfest is a competition in which a club rewrites a song to incorporate the theme: It All Begin With Beta. Participaing clubs must involve at least 50% of their attending members. This competition gives clubs the opportunity to show case creativity and innovation, performing arts and interpretation of the theme.

TIME LIMIT: MAX 3 MINUTES


A completed Service Learning Showcase Form must be submitted electronically

JUDGING CRITERIA

HOW TO ENTER

SONGFEST 16-20 11-15 6-10 1-5

STAGE PRESENCE/APPEARANCE

Performers presentthemselves professionally,wear matching attire and have an excellentconnection with theaudience.

Performers presentthemselvesprofessionally, wearmatching attire and have a good connection withthe audience.

Performers presentthemselvesprofessionally, wearmatching attire andhave an averageconnection with theaudience.

Performers presentthemselvesprofessionally, wearmatching attire and have a minimal onnection withthe audience.

BALANCE, BLEND,INTONATION

Excellent balance andcentered pitch withharmony, melody, andrhythm.

Good balance andcentered pitch withharmony, melody, andrhythm.

Average balance andcentered pitch withharmony, melody, andrhythm.

Minimal balance andcentered pitch withharmony, melody, andrhythm.

ARRANGEMENT ANDRHYTHMICACCURACY

Excellent interpretation of the arrangement which is musically, lyrically, andrhythmically interesting.

Good interpretation of the arrangement which is musically, lyrically, andrhythmically interesting.

Average interpretation of the arrangement which is musically, lyrically, andrhythmically interesting.

Minimal interpretation of the arrangement which is musically, lyrically, andrhythmically interesting.

DYNAMICS ANDDICTION

Performance has excellent dynamics, phrasing and diction.

Performance has good dynamics, phrasing and diction.

Performance has average dynamics, phrasing and diction.

Performance has minimal dynamics, phrasing and diction.

OVERALLPERFORMANCE

Excellent effort is made to showcase a performance with no errors.

Good effort is made to showcase a performance with no errors.

Average effort is madeto showcase aperformance with fewerrors.

Minimal effort is made to showcase a performance with numerous errors.



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• Register students and then select competitions to enter.. STATE ELIGIBILITYAll Plaques will be shipped.

SPEECHThe speech competition is designed to allow students the opportunity to gain speaking experience, as well as increase his/her confidence level in public speaking. Speeches may be one to two minutes in length.

TIME LIMIT: 1-2 MINUTES



1. A bibliography with student name, student ID and grade must be submitted. If no sources are cited within the

content of the speech, a bibliography stating no sources needed must be submitted.

2. The speaker will receive a 5-point deduction for every 15 seconds that the speech is less than 1 minute or

exceeds 2 minutes.

3. Participants must be dressed in business attire. Props or costumes are not allowed.



• Oral Communication

• Persuasive Presentation


HOW TO ENTER



TOPIC: Dreams, Wishes, Betas


JUDGING CRITERIA

SPEECH 16-20 11-15 6-10 1-5

INTEREST LEVEL

Excellentselection ofspeech topic that isappropriate for audience and maintains audience’s attention.

Good selection of speech topic that isappropriate foraudience andmaintains audience’sattention.

Average selectionof speech topic that isappropriate foraudience and maintains audience’s attention.

Minimal selectionof speech topic that isappropriate foraudience andmaintains audience’sattention.

ORGANIZATION

Excellent organizationalstructure with a well developed thesis anduse of transitions.

Good organizationalstructure with adeveloped thesis anduse of transitions.

Average organizationalstructure with a thesisand use of transitions.

Minimal organizationalstructure with thesisand use of transitions.

SUPPORT

Excellent evidence ofsupport that is well presented, createsunity and completeness.

Good evidence ofsupport that ispresented, createsunity and completeness.

Average evidence ofsupport that ispresented, creates unity and completeness.

Minimal evidence ofsupport that ispresented, createsunity andcompleteness.

DELIVERY

Speaker maintainsexcellent eye contact,displays excellententhusiasm, andspeaks with correctgrammar, enunciationand competentdiction.

Speaker maintainsgood eye contact,displays goodenthusiasm, andspeaks with correctgrammar, enunciationand competentdiction.

Speaker maintainsaverage eye contact,displays averageenthusiasm, and speaks with correct grammar, enunciation and competent diction.

Speaker maintainsminimal eye contact,displays minimalenthusiasm, andspeaks with correctgrammar, enunciationand competentdiction.

PROFESSIONALISMExcellentprofessionalism isevident.

Good professionalismis evident.

Averageprofessionalism isevident.

Minimal professionalism isevident.


Time Deduction


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THREE DIMENSIONAL DESIGN



1. Designs must reflect the theme: It All Began With Beta.

2. The project is to measure no larger than 24”x 24”x24”.

3. The Three Dimensional Design Form provided should be submitted electronically

• Visual Arts Standards




The Three Dimensional Design competition depicts the 2020-2021 Theme: It All Began With Beta. This competition is designed to encourage creativity and innovation, interpretation of theme, and artistic craftsmanship.

HOW TO ENTER


• Register students and then select competitions to enter.STATE ELIGIBILITY


JUDGING CRITERIA

THREE DIMENSIONAL

DESIGN16-20 11-15 6-10 1-5

INTERPRETATIONAND

ILLUSTRATIONOF PROMPT

Excellent interpretation and illustration of thetheme.

Good interpretation and illustration of thetheme.

Average interpretation and illustration of thetheme.

Minimal interpretation and illustration of thetheme.

ARTISTIC DESIGNArtistic designcreates an excellentvisual display.

Artistic designcreates an goodvisual display.

Artistic designcreates an average visual display.

Artistic designcreates an minimal visual display.

ORIGINALITY OF CONCEPT

Design reflectsexcellent originalityof concept.

Design reflectsgood originalityof concept.

Design reflectsaverage originalityof concept.

Design reflectsminimal originalityof concept.


The design exhibits an excellent degree of student creativitywith an excellent use of colors, textures, shapes and spacing.

The design exhibitsa good degree ofstudent creativitywith a good use ofcolors, textures,shapes and spacing.

The design exhibitsan average degreeof student creativitywith an average useof colors, textures,shapes and spacing.

The design exhibitsa minimal degree ofstudent creativitywith a minimal useof colors, textures,shapes and spacing.

CRAFTSMANSHIP




Materials andartwork create aminimal visualdisplay and exhibitminimal effort putinto craftsmanship



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THREE DIMENSIONAL DESIGN FORM


How does the project reflect the theme, It All Began With Beta?

Describe how your club collaborated to create the design:

Describe any creative choices your club made in creating the final product:

A completed Three Dimensional Design Form must be submitted electronically

TWO DIMENSIONAL DESIGN



1. Designs must reflect the theme: It All Began With Beta.

2. The free standing design is to measure no larger than 24” W x 36” L. These measurements are to include

any type of border or fringe.

3. The design must be free flowing and two dimensional in design. The depth of the design, lettering, etc. on the

material must not exceed 1/4 of an inch.

4. Each club must provide a standard for the design’s display. The standard is not judged.

5. The Two Dimensional Design Form provided should be submitted electronically.

The Two Dimensional Design competition allows each club to submit one free standing design that depicts the 2020 - 2021 Theme: It All Began With Beta. This competition is designed to encourage creativity, innovation, interpretation of theme, and artistic craftsmanship.

• Visual Arts Standards




HOW TO ENTER


• Register students and then select competitions to enter..STATE ELIGIBILITY


JUDGING CRITERIA

TWO DIMENSIONAL

DESIGN16-20 11-15 6-10 1-5

INTERPRETATIONAND

ILLUSTRATIONOF PROMPT

Excellent interpretation and illustration of thetheme.

Good interpretation and illustration of thetheme.

Average interpretation and illustration of thetheme.

Minimal interpretation and illustration of thetheme.

ARTISTIC DESIGNArtistic designcreates an excellentvisual display.

Artistic designcreates an goodvisual display.

Artistic designcreates an average visual display.

Artistic designcreates an minimal visual display.

ORIGINALITY OF CONCEPT

Design reflectsexcellent originalityof concept.

Design reflectsgood originalityof concept.

Design reflectsaverage originalityof concept.

Design reflectsminimal originalityof concept.


The design exhibits an excellent degree of student creativitywith an excellent use of colors, textures, shapes and spacing.

The design exhibitsa good degree ofstudent creativitywith a good use ofcolors, textures,shapes and spacing.

The design exhibitsan average degreeof student creativitywith an average useof colors, textures,shapes and spacing.

The design exhibitsa minimal degree ofstudent creativitywith a minimal useof colors, textures,shapes and spacing.

CRAFTSMANSHIP




Materials andartwork create aminimal visualdisplay and exhibitminimal effort putinto craftsmanship.



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TWO DIMENSIONAL DESIGN FORM


How does the project communicate the theme: It All Began With Beta?

Describe how your club collaborated to create the design:

Describe any creative choices your club made in creating the final product:

A completed Two Dimensional Design Form must be submitted electronically

TWO DIMENSIONAL DESIGN FORMA completed Two Dimensional Design Form must be submitted electronically

VIRTUAL APPENDIX2020 Louisiana JR Beta District Days

Follow all guidelines in the District Day Handbook for each competition.

These competition details will assist you in completing the Virtual Convention Competition Upload Forms.

Students must follow state and local mandates regarding social distancing as well as health guidelines for all competitions. Sponsors are encouraged to participate in the Hybrid/Virtual Convention Webinar to receive additional details and suggestions for utilizing technology to allow increased participation.

Online CompetitionsApparel DesignEngineeringLiving LiteratureMarketing & CommunicationsPerforming Arts - GroupPerforming Arts - Solo, Duo, TrioRobotics ShowcaseService Learning ShowcaseSongfestSpeechTechnologyThree DimensionalTwo Dimensional

TESTINGFor the 2020-2021 convention year, all academic tests, Book

Battle tests and the Quiz Bowl Written tests will be administered online prior to the state convention.

Prior to uploading the video/photograph(s), name the file with the following:

Individual Competitions:MemberID_StudentName_SchoolName_Category_Division Example - 2107912_SuzySmith_AbcMiddle_Drawing_JR

JUNIOR INDIVIDUAL COMPETITIONS The sponsor must complete the Competition Upload Form for each project. A link will be sent after the regis-tration deadline to submit each entry. Prior to uploading the video/photograph(s), name the file. Please use the example below to name each file uploaded. The form will require each of the following:• Sponsor Name• Sponsor Email• Club ID• Choose the competition type from the dropdown menu – Individual• Choose the competition from the drop-down menu

• Upload a video or photograph of the project• Docu-sign the Verify Entry Statement• Type the security word in the box below the word• Click the yellow box to submit the entry

Prior to uploading the video/photograph(s), name the file with the following:Individual Competitions:ClubID_SchoolName_Category_ Example - JCA0202_Abcmiddle_Portfolio

CLUB OR TEAM COMPETITIONS If your club has an entry in the club or team competitions, the sponsor must complete the Competition Upload Form for each project. A link will be sent after the registration deadline to submit each entry. Prior to uploading the video/photograph(s), name the file. Please use the example below to name each file uploaded. The form will require each of the following:• Sponsor Name• Sponsor Email• Club ID• Choose the competition type from the dropdown menu – Team/Club• Choose the competition from the drop-down menu

• Upload a video or photograph of the project• Docu-sign the Verify Entry Statement• Type the security word in the box below the word• Click the yellow box to submit the entry

APPAREL DESIGNFollow all guidelines in the Handbook.

Submit a photograph(s) of the Apparel Design, to include the Apparel Design Form.

ENGINEERING

Follow all guidelines in the Handbook.Submit one video of your completed build performing the task(s) listed for the build.

LIVING LITERATUREFollow all guidelines in the Handbook.

Submit a one minute video with students posed in the scene.


Follow all guidelines in the Handbook. Using the prompt in the handbook, submit a video of the 2 minute presentation.

PERFORMING ARTSFollow all guidelines in the Handbook.Submit one video of the performance.

ROBOTICS SHOWCASEFollow all guidelines in the Handbook.

Submit one video with the club robot performing one or more of the functions that abide by the 2020-2021 Robotics Challenge: Initiate, Increase, Inspect.


Follow all guidelines in the Handbook.Submit a video/photograph(s) of the Service Learning Showcase, to include the

Service Learning Showcase Form.

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS SONGFEST

Follow all guidelines in the Handbook.Submit one video of the performance and

email the lyrics, original and rewritten to the District Day Chair.

SPEECH

Follow all guidelines in the Handbook. Using the prompt in the handbook, submit a video of the speech.

TWO DIMENSIONAL DESIGN

Follow all guidelines in the Handbook.Submit a photograph(s) of the Two Dimensional Design, to include the

Two Dimensional Design Form.

Follow all guidelines in the Handbook.Submit a photograph(s) of the Three Dimensional Design, to include the

Three Dimensional Design Form.

THREE DIMENSIONAL DESIGN

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