The camp website has been fully updated with details of our logo contest, a general schedule, class descriptions and more. This year, you can even register and pay for camp online! Don’t forget our on-time registration discount expires June 15. Visit yearbooksca.com for more info.
Be on the lookout for the first issue of the completely re-designed Yearbook Discoveries national newsletter from Herff Jones. If you didn’t receive it before the Thanksgiving break, it might be in your pile of mail today and it’s full of great information, including work from local schools.
In addition to great articles on surviving your first year of advising, developing a voice for your writing and extending coverage, this issue’s Photo Corner was written by yours truly. Click here to download a PDF of the Composition Cards I talk about in the article. Did you know you can download PDFs of all the articles in this issue from yearbooks.biz>Resources>Yearbook Discoveries?
Join us in congratulating these teamSlye schools featured in this month’s Discoveries: Casa Roble HS for their CSPA Silver Crown, NSPA Pacemaker Finalist and sample spreads in the Design Concepts article, Center HS for their 2007 NSPA Pacemaker Finalist and sample spread in the Eye of the Beholder article, Colfax HS for their sample spread in the supplements article and San Juan HS for their sample spread in the Establishing a Voice article. Great work!
Categories: photography · reminders · resources · training
It’s the beginning of the end for 2008. Finish the year off right with this checklist for December:
- Take remaining group photos; complete the groups section.
- Check the progress of winter sports; update scoreboards.
- Submit underclass portrait sections, if not done on first deadline.
- Process completed pages before holiday breaks and testing schedules.
- Update your “hit list” (easily with the HJ Indexer plug-in) to make sure coverage is complete.
- Make sure the winter holiday won’t cripple your January deadline.
- Make sure the ladder is updated and copy shipment records are accurate to avoid confusion.
- Prepare to receive proofs. Let us know how to contact you in case we have questions about your proofs during the break.
- Post personalized name lists around campus to be proofed by students.
Proofs
Remember, proofs are intended to be a check that the pages have been worked correctly in the plant and for making slight modifications, NOT for completely redoing the pages. After you make your corrections, print completed proofed pages and re-package your InDesign files carefully.
Indexing
Once all the pages in your first work order of proofs are completely correct, now is the time to scan those pages with the HJ Indexer tool to begin building your index. The HJ Index builder scans your InDesign files and automatically finds the names on the spread for you to then edit as necessary.
Name List
The listing of students for name plates and name stamps is due on Friday, January 16. With the hectic pace of testing and holiday breaks over the next few weeks, don’t put this off until then! Lists can be submitted in Excel format or generated through the HJ Clique software. Don’t forget to include the names of students who’s books were purchased online. A complete distribution list can be download from Yearbook Access at www.hj-ybs.com. (Don’t forget names for any special books such as the principal, library, advisers, staffers/editors or exchange books!)
The Northern California chapter of the Journalism Education Association is once again holding their newspaper and yearbook mail-in contest for just $5. Here’s the info from JEANC:
“It’s that time again—the annual JEANC Mail-in Contest for newspaper and yearbook! The October 15 “received by” deadline is quickly approaching. At the JEANC website you’ll find contest information, including entry forms and category descriptions, so don’t delay! With just $5 per entry, the JEANC Mail-in Contest is a great way to recognize individual and staff achievements for your publication. If you have questions, please contact Sarah Nichols.
CNPA Services Inc., 708 10th St., Sacramento CA 95814″
-Adam
Categories: competitions · design · reminders · resources · training
Our Yearbook Fiesta workshop with Kathy Daly is only a day away! With more than 120 registrants, this is sure to be the kick-start for 2009 that we were hoping. The day starts at 9am and lunch will be provided at the Doubletree Hotel across from Arden Mall. Learn more about Kathy here.
We plan to start at 9 a.m., so please do your best to be at the
Doubletree Hotel on time. The exact room location will be posted in
the lobby.
Be sure to bring as many of the following items as possible:
-Theme packet and section designs printed out at 100% This may mean
that you will need to tile your copies and paste/tape together, if
you are a 9×12 size book and cannot print on 11×14 size paper. Try to
arrive a little early to get your work put up on the wall.
-Samples of designs/graphics from magazines that you want to use.
-Laptop with all your design files.
-Extension cords if needed.
-Flash drive(s)
-Files organized for easy access for projecting on the wall for
discussion/work with Paul
-Any questions you want resolved about theme/concept packet
development and section designs.
-Lunch money!
You can learn more about Paul here
–Ray
Categories: design · reminders · training
Tagged: , design, paul ender, reminders, training
The latest issue of our TeamSlye newsletter should be arriving in your mailbox soon. The September/October issue includes information on the many upcoming conferences, critiques and other training opportunities available, information on the many different presentations we have to offer, a checklist for what should be done up to this point and, of course, the Editors’ Monthly checklist and more.
You can download a PDF copy here
–Adam
Categories: design · reminders · training
Tagged: design, reminders, training
Fall brings scholastic yearbook training opportunities
There are numerous yearbook workshops and contests coming up in the near future for yearbook staffs interested in advancing their publication skills.
One of the best opportunities for face-to-face feedback is with the teamSLYE fall workshops featuring Ann Akers and Paul Ender. Download the Workshop Flyer
Another great learning experience is going to be available at the JEANC State Journalism Convention at the Sacramento Convention Center, October 26-28. There will be several sessions offered in addition to Herff Jones Special Consultant, Lynn Strause, who will speak and provide school critique/help sessions in the exhibitors’ area.
Upcoming Deadlines
October 15–CSPA critique deadline
October 15–CSPA Crown entry deadline
October 15–JEA Yearbook Adviser of the Year entry deadline
November 1–CSPA Gold Circle Contest entry deadline
November 1–Quill and Scroll Yearbook Excellence entry deadline
December 3–NSPA critique entry deadline
January 15–NSPA Pacemaker entry deadline
Contact us for entry forms or more information
Categories: reminders · training
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