President’s Newsletter | August 2019

Official Publication of the
California Scholarship Federation
California Junior Scholarship Federation
August 2019

PRESIDENTS’ MESSAGE

For the first time in recent history, CSF has Co-Presidents. We are honored to have been elected to this position and look forward to working as a team with the CSF/CJSF State Board of Directors and CSF & CJSF Chapter Advisers to help CSF move into its 100th and 101st year!

Richard Roe and Renee Tyler, CSF/CJSF Co-Presidents

FALL ADVISERS CONFERENCE

October 26, 2019 | DoubleTree by Hilton Orange County Airport, Santa Ana
9:30am – 2:30pm Conference
Cost: $25
Registration includes lunch, networking opportunities, workshops, and door prizes. Free parking.

Registration here: https:/csf-cjsf.org/fall-2019-advisers-conference/ 
Registration closes September 30, 2019.

2019-20 AWARDS | CSF

Adviser Nominated Awards: CSF Advisers of chapters in good standing may nominate qualifying chapter members for the Seymour Award, and Outstanding Sealbearer Award.

Passwords for the nomination forms are in the PDF version of this newsletter which was emailed the last week of August to all advisers at their emails of record.

Student Essay Award: Qualifying CSF members of chapters in good standing may submit an essay for the Michelsen Award.

2019-20 AWARDS | CJSF

Adviser Nominated Award: CJSF Advisers of chapters in good standing may nominate qualifying chapter members for the Marian Huhn Award.

Password for the nomination forms is in the PDF version of this newsletter which was emailed the last week of August to all advisers at their emails of record.

Student Essay Award: Qualifying CJSF members of chapters in good standing may submit an essay for the DiGiovanna Award. 

On our website: CSF https://csf-cjsf.org/csf-awards/  |  CJSF  https://csf-cjsf.org/cjsf-awards/

MARK YOUR 2019-2020 CALENDAR

CHAPTER REQUIREMENTS*

• October 1 | CSF Standardized Course lists due
• November 1 | Annual Chapter Dues Payment Deadline

AWARDS SUBMISSIONS AND NOMINATIONS OPEN

• November 1 | Glenn Michelson Award Essay
• November 1 | CJSF DiGiovanna Memorial
• January 1 | Seymour Memorial Award
• November 15 | CJSF Marian Huhn Memorial Award
• January 1 | CSF Outstanding Sealbearer Award

AWARDS SUBMISSIONS DEADLINES (6:00 PM)

• December 22 | Glenn Michelson Award Essay Contest
• January 13 | CJSF DiGiovanna Memorial Award
• February 18 | Seymour Memorial Award
• January 31 | Marian Huhn Memorial Award
• March 1 | CSF Outstanding Sealbearer Award

FALL ADVISERS CONFERENCE

• October 26, Saturday | Fall 2019 Advisers Conference
  DoubleTree by Hilton Orange County Airport, Santa Ana

REGIONAL CONFERENCES

• March 14 | South – Esperanza High School – Anaheim
• March 21 | South Central – Schurr High School, Montebello
• March 28 | Central – Sierra Pacific High School, Hanford
• April 4 | North – Sutter High School, Sutter
• April 18 | Central Coast – Monte Vista Christian School, Watsonville

2021: 100th ANNIVERSARY

The 100th Anniversary of California Scholarship Federation in 2021 will be celebrated with a CSF float in the Rose Parade on January 1, 2021! 

Participation by current and former CSF & CJSF members and CSF & CJSF advisers will be needed to make this happen!

More info TBA in the coming weeks.

*Chapter Requirements
WHAT IS “GOOD STANDING” FOR CHAPTERS?

• CSF and CJSF Chapters dues must be paid by November 1st.
• CSF Chapters must submit Standardized Course Lists to the Registrar by October 1st and make amendments to receive final approval by February 1st.

Chapters not in good standing:
Will not be eligible for awards – Award nominations and submissions from chapters not in good standing will be not be considered.

TRADEMARK POLICY | BALFOUR ORDERING 

CSF has registered trademarks in the State of California. In order to protect the ownership of our trademarks, we have one exclusive, licensed distributor of all CSF/CJSF products, Balfour, Inc.

• Purchase CSF/CJSF items through Balfour: All chapters are required to purchase CSF/CJSF graduation regalia (pins, cords, sashes, etc.) awards and clothing through Balfour, Inc.
• Do not print CSF/CJSF logos: While chapters can make their own tee-shirts, sweatshirts, etc., they are not permitted to use the CSF/CJSF logo or marks on the items.
• Get personalized items: For personalized clothing or other items with the CSF/CJSF logo (e.g. your school name with the CSF/CJSF logo), contact Ken Bowen of CSFAwards (Balfour) by phone: 949-500-0457 or email: ken.bowen@sbcglobal.net for competitive pricing.

You may use logos on website/stationery. Email office@csf-cjsf.org to request logos for use on website or stationery.

ORDERING SUPPLIES FROM BALFOUR STORE

• The passwords for the CSF adviser store CJSF adviser stores is in the PDF version of this newsletter which was emailed the last week of August to all advisers at their emails of record.

*Chapters not in good standing will be unable to place orders.

PANDA EXPRESS AND CSF/CJSF | Partners in supporting “Scholars for Service”

November 6, 2019 | May 6, 2020

CSF/CJSF are planning two Panda Express restaurant fundraisers for this school year again. All funds donated by Panda Express go to support the programs of CSF and CJSF which provide Financial Awards, Spring Region conferences, Fall Advisers Conference, and more for Chapters, members, and advisers.

We hope you will encourage your members, family, and friends to participate.

Chapters can compete for prizes – such as Panda Express gift baskets and certificates:

• Yes- I am Going
• Most Online Orders
• Instagram photo posts

Participating is simple. Just place orders on the Panda Express website for pickup on November 6th and type in your chapter number to compete for prizes. You will receive instructions to share with your fellow teachers and staff, family and friends, chapter members and their families and friends. And if your school allows it you can distribute flyers before the event day.

COMMUNICATION!

Our primary mode of communication with chapter Advisers and school officials is online.

• Our website – https://csf-cjsf.org offers a wealth of information. Use the search icon to find whatever you need. Check the News tab for the latest info.
• Social Media – Follow Us on
  • Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/CSFCJSF/
  • Twitter – https://twitter.com/CSF_CJSF
  • Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/californiascholars/
• Email – We send group emails to notify Advisers of upcoming chapter requirement deadlines, Award opportunities (including form passwords), Conferences, fundraising, Chapter standing issues, and more.
• Do you have questions?
  For all CSF /CJSF questions:  Contact your Regional VP, names/email addresses below

office@csf-cjsf.org CSF/CJSF administrative questions
patricia@csf-cjsf.org website, online applications and conference registration

If you have not seen any emails from CSF, they are probably in your spam/promotions folder or are blocked by your school’s email server settings. Please provide us with an email address that is not blocked so that you will stay up to date. And Follow Us on social media!