eNews: October 2, 2009
Upcoming Dates
October 2009
Oct. 30 - Junior/Senior/Graduate Scholarship applications due
Oct. 30 - Alumni Epsilon Scholarship applications due
Oct. 30 - Sigma Tau Delta Scholarship applications due
Oct. 30 - Sigma Tau Delta Study Abroad Scholarship applications due
Oct. 30 - Outstanding Chapter Award applications due
Oct. 30 - Outstanding Literary Arts Journal Award applications due
Oct. 30 - Service Award applications due
Oct. 30 - Student Leadership Award applications due
Oct. 30 - Delta Award applications due
Oct. 30 - P.C. Somerville Award for Future Teachers applications due
Oct. 30 - Scholarly Paper Awards applications due
Oct. 30 - Project Grant applications due
Oct. 30 - Regnery Internship applications due
November 2009
Nov. 20 - 2010 International Convention, Call for Papers and Panels submission deadline
Nov. 30 - Elaine W. Hughes Outstanding Sponsor Award applications due
Nov. 30 - Individual and Chapter Blog Award applications due
Nov. 30 - Individual and Chapter Website Award applications due
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In This Issue
1. 2010 Scholarship and Award Applications
2. 2010 International Convention - Storytellers
3. NEW! Regents' Common Reader Award
4. Better World Books - Lead the Drive!
5. New Member Enrollment and Induction
6. December Graduation Merchandise Orders
2010 Scholarship and Award Applications
Most applications are due October 30.
Refer to Upcoming Dates in the left column for specific due dates and application information links.
New! Electronic Submission Option
Annually, Sigma Tau Delta offers a variety of scholarships, awards, and internships valued at up to $4,000 each and totaling more than $65,000. Because these scholarship opportunities are offered exclusively to Sigma Tau Delta members, applicants have a very good chance of receiving an award.
2010 International Convention: Storytellers
Sigma Tau Delta conventions have always been a place where a collaborative story can take place. It has been, and will continue to be, a community experience in which all participants have opportunities to share their voices in papers, panels, and yes, even the bad poetry contest. Plan to join us in St. Louis, the Gateway City. Listen to celebrated authors, have a bit of fun, and most importantly, tell your story.
Visit www.EnglishConvention.org for submission guidelines and instructions, program schedule highlights, featured speakers, and ideas for funding travel to the convention.
Call for Papers and Panel Presentations
Students, here is your opportunity to tell your story at the 2010 International Convention. Carefully read through all applicable guidelines and submission instructions prior to submitting your work.
Paper Submission Guidelines and Instructions
Panel Submission Guidelines and Instructions
In our efforts to become more sustainable, 2010 Convention paper and panel submissions will only be accepted online. The submission deadline is Friday, November 20.
Convention Poster
Two convention posters will be mailed to each chapter. Be sure to display the posters at your school. You may also download the poster if you need additional copies.
NEW! Regents' Common Reader Award
The Regents' Common Reader Award provides an opportunity for individual chapters to organize and host a local event or activity around Song for Night by Chris Abani before March 17, 2010. Chapter members do not need to attend the convention to apply. Contact your Regent and you may receive a $50 award for your event or activity.
Better World Books - Lead the Drive!
Run a chapter fundraiser and earn extra cash for your chapter.
Better World Books (BWB) will partner with every Sigma Tau Delta chapter to host an “on campus” book drive to benefit literacy initiatives worldwide.
- BWB covers all shipping costs, provides posters and flyers, AND calculates the environmental impact of your book drive on campus!
- The current book drive runs through January 31.
- Participating chapters will have the opportunity to earn cash for chapter use. A $100 additional donation will be given in the name of the chapter that collects the most accepted books by January 31.
- Students participating in leading two successful book drives may apply for a six-week 2010 summer internship at BWB in Atlanta, GA.
Email: campus@betterworldbooks.com to start your book drive today.
New Member Enrollment and Induction
New Enrollments
Many new enrollments remain Incomplete/Not Paid because the payment process has not been completed in the Write Away! database. Chapter Sponsors, please check the status column for your members (listed under Manage Members in Write Away!). If a member's status is labeled Incomplete/Not Paid, read the instructions on how to complete the enrollment process.
Induction Ceremonies
The Sigma Tau Delta website contains information and sample scripts for conducting a new member induction ceremony.
View induction ceremonies for new members.
December Graduation Merchandise Orders
If your chapter plans to order merchandise for a December graduation, allow three weeks for delivery and follow these guidelines:
- Send one check, payable to "Sigma Tau Delta."
- Do not send individual student checks; there is an additional delay of 2 to 3 more weeks for student checks.
- Allow sufficient time for your school to process payment if you are paying by college or university check. (Some schools take up to three weeks to issue a check.)
- You may also pay by Visa or MasterCard.