​ CPLG and Vice-Presidents Handbook

 

CPLG and VICE-PRESIDENTS' H A N D B O O K
- REVISED SEPTEMBER 2022 -

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. OVERVIEW
I.1. THE CAMWS HANDBOOK
I.2 THE COMMITTEE FOR THE PROMOTION OF LATIN AND GREEK
I.3. THE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
I.4. THE STEERING COMMITTEE ON AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
I.5. REGIONAL AND STATE/PROVINCIAL VICE-PRESIDENTS
I.6. THE GEOGRAPHIC REGIONS OF CAMWS
II. GUIDELINES FOR THE POST OF STATE/PROVINCIAL VICE-PRESIDENT
III. GUIDELINES FOR THE POST OF REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT
IV. GUIDELINES FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE FOR THE PROMOTION OF LATIN and GREEK (CPLG)
V. GUIDELINES FOR THE POST OF CPLG CHAIR
VI. GUIDELINES FOR THE STEERING COMMITTEE ON AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
VII. CAMWS AWARDS, PRIZES, AND SCHOLARSHIPS

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A: THE REGIONAL STRUCTURE OF CAMWS
APPENDIX B: CPLG GRANTS & SAMPLE OF ACTIVITIES ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING
APPENDIX C: CPLG FUNDING PROCEDURE
APPENDIX D: SUGGESTED CRITERIA FOR REVIEWING CPLG FUNDING REQUESTS
APPENDIX E: CPLG FUNDING REQUEST APPLICATION FORM
APPENDIX F: GUIDELINES FOR THE ANNUAL REGIONAL REPORTS
APPENDIX G: TWELVE REASONS TO JOIN CAMWS
APPENDIX H: THE CAMWS COMMITTEE STRUCTURE
APPENDIX I: THE CAMWS CONSTITUTIONS (REVISED 2002)
APPENDIX J: CONTACTING CAMWS

 

I. OVERVIEW  


I.1. THE CAMWS HANDBOOK

The CAMWS Handbook is designed to set forth and explain the goals and functions of the CAMWS Committee for the Promotion of Latin (CPLG) and the CAMWS Steering Committee on Awards and Scholarships (SC). It outlines the major duties of committee members and of committee chairs, and it describes the duties of the Regional and State/Provincial Vice-Presidents, as they relate to the functions of these two committees.

I.2. THE COMMITTEE FOR THE PROMOTION OF LATIN (CPLG)

The Committee for the Promotion of Latin (CPLG), a standing committee of CAMWS, was established in 1979 to create new Latin programs, to expand existing Latin programs, and to assist students of Latin in receiving in the greatest benefits from their study of Classics. Today, the Committee’s purpose is to encourage and support all activities that promote the study of Classics, and of Latin in particular, in- and outside of the schools. Its principal role is to increase awareness, at each educational level, of our Classics community by offering (1) funding opportunities for promotional activities in the schools, (2) help for Latin- / Classics programs in crisis, and (3) an ongoing conversation (e.g., via CPLG panels and workshops at the annual meeting) about how the study of Latin and Greek can be promoted best in the field of education. The Committee consists of a chair and a number of regular members appointed in accordance with the Association’s constitution. The Committee for the Promotion of Latin and Greek maintains a section of the CAMWS website: https://camws.org/cpl/index.php.

I.3. THE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE (MC)

The Committee's purpose is to oversee the organization's membership categories. Its principal role is to expand the Association's membership base within all categories. The Committee reports its findings and conclusions to the President, the Secretary-Treasurer, the Executive Committee and, where relevant, other bodies within the organization. The Committee consists of several regular members appointed in accordance with the Association's constitution and a Chair. The Secretary-Treasurer and the President serve as members of the Committee ex officio.

1.4. THE STEERING COMMITTEE ON AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS (SC)

The Committee's purpose is to promote and administer all CAMWS prizes. The Committee is responsible for coordinating the activities and initiatives of the eight subcommittees under its jurisdiction; and for bringing to the attention of the Executive Committee of the Association issues related to awards and scholarships that may arise from the subcommittees related to awards and scholarships. The Committee consists of the chairpersons of the following subcommittees: (1) Excavation Field School Awards; (2) First Book Award; (3) Kraft / CAMWS Teaching Awards; (4) Ladislaus J. Bolchazy Award; (5) School Awards; (6) Semple, Grant, Benario Awards; (7) Stewart Scholarships; (8) Stewart Training and Travel Awards, (9) Fauci, and a committee chair. The Secretary-Treasurer is a member of the Committee ex officio.

1.5. REGIONAL AND STATE/PROVINCIAL VICE-PRESIDENTS

The purpose of the office of Regional / State/Provincial Vice-President is to serve each CAMWS region effectively and to facilitate the work of the CPLG and SC. Each of the eleven Regional Vice-Presidents works with the State/Provincial Vice-Presidents in his or her region (see chart below). The Regional Vice-Presidents coordinate their recruiting efforts and report to the chairs of the Chairs of CPLG and SC at least once per year. Regional and State/Provincial Vice-Presidents serve for a term of three years, and are appointed by the CAMWS President.

The task of the Regional Vice-President falls into three categories. (1) To identify to the Chair of CPLG what activities are being developed in their region that could a) benefit from CAMWS endorsement; b) benefit from CAMWS subvention, where feasible; and c) benefit from CAMWS participation. (2) To identify to the Chair of the Membership Committee where it could target and solicit new members and help promote membership in their region. (3) To identify to the Chair of the Steering Committee on Awards and Scholarships a) who in their region is worthy of recognition by CAMWS for scholarships or awards, and to encourage members of their region to apply for / nominate someone for relevant scholarships and/or awards; b) who in their region could be a potential donors and to recruit them in coordination with the Chair of the Steering Committee on Awards and Scholarships.

REGION STATES
CANADA Ontario (ON)
Manitoba (MB)
Saskatchewan (SK)
GULF Alabama (AL)
Louisiana (LA)
Mississippi (MS)
Texas (TX)
LAKE MICHIGAN Illinois (IL)
Indiana (IN)
Michigan (MI)
NORTHERN PLAINS

Minnesota (MN)
North Dakota (ND)
South Dakota (SD)
Wisconsin (WI)

OHIO VALLEY Ohio (OH)
West Virginia (WV)
PLAINS Iowa (IA)
Kansas (KS)
Missouri (MO)
Nebraska (NE)
Oklahoma (OK)
ROCKY MOUNTAINS Arizona (AZ)
Colorado (CO)
Nevada (NV)
New Mexico (NM)
Utah (UT)
Wyoming (WY)
SOUTHEAST Florida (FL)
Georgia (GA)
South Carolina (SC)
TIDEWATER North Carolina (NC)
Virginia (VA)
UPPER SOUTH Arkansas (AR)
Kentucky (KY)
Tennessee (TN)
AT-LARGE

All members residing outside CAMWS territory

 

II. GUIDELINES FOR THE POST  OF STATE/PROVINCIAL VICE - PRESIDENT  


II.1. GENERAL STATEMENT

The position of CAMWS State/Provincial Vice Present is not to be undertaken lightly. CAMWS State/Provincial Vice-Presidents have four major areas of responsibility. First, as representatives of CAMWS in their state, they are responsible for handling its day-to-day business at the local level. Second, they work closely with their Regional Vice-President on CPLG. Third, they actively and creatively promote membership in the organization. Fourth, they help to circulate information about and encourage applications for CAMWS awards. Each of these areas of responsibility is outlined below.

II.2. GENERAL DUTIES AS LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES OF CAMWS Overseen By The Secretary-Treasurer

II.2.1. APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF OFFICE

State/Provincial Vice-Presidents are appointed by the CAMWS President. The normal term of office is three years and can be extended. State/Provincial Vice-Presidents who wish to step down before the end of their term are expected to give written notification to the Secretary-Treasurer well before the annual meeting in order to insure a smooth transition. State or provincial Classical organizations are encouraged to become involved in the recruitment of State/Provincial Vice-Presidents for CAMWS and to submit nominations to the Secretary-Treasurer of CAMWS for official appointment by the CAMWS President.

II.2.2. CAMWS ANNUAL MEETING

The State/Provincial Vice-President should make every effort to attend the CAMWS annual meeting and to participate in the joint Vice-Presidents' meeting, during which policies, goals, and strategies are discussed for the upcoming year. This is the best and most reasonable venue for State/Provincial Vice-Presidents to meet with CAMWS officers, other State/Provincial Vice-Presidents, and Regional Vice-Presidents and to gain new ideas and enthusiasm for the work ahead. Vice Presidents are expected to come to this meeting prepared to report briefly on their regions activities and to be ready to discuss strategies for advancing CAMWS and the discipline of classics.

II.2.3. OTHER DUTIES

State/Provincial Vice-Presidents may be called upon to assist with special projects of CAMWS and to promote the work of other standing committees. Each State/Provincial Vice-President is expected to maintain close contact and act as a liaison with his or her state or provincial Classical organization.

II.2.4. EXPENSES
Expenses such as postage related to the responsibilities of the State/Provincial Vice-President can be reimbursed through the CAMWS Secretary-Treasurer.

II.3.  CPLG  DUTIES
Overseen By The Chair of CPLG

II.3.1. GENERAL STATEMENT

State/Provincial Vice-Presidents are CPLG's official representatives in their states and regions. As such, the State/Provincial Vice-Presidents are expected to encourage instructors of Latin in their areas to submit proposals for Caristia Grants, Student Group Travel Grants, and Bridge Initiative Grants to the CPLG. (See Appendices B, C, D and E.) They also gather information about the state of the Classics in their state or province and serve as vital resources in the creation of new Latin and Greek programs and the preservation of old ones.

II.3.2. CPLG FUNDING REQUESTS

The State/Provincial Vice-Presidents act as the first step in screening the funding requests (Caristia Grant; Bridge Initiative Grant) submitted to the CPLG. The State/Provincial Vice-Presidents are asked to reply promptly when contacted by the Chair of CPL in regard to a funding request. The funding procedure, which is also posted on the CPL web page at https://camws.org/cpl/funding/procedure.html, is as follows:

  1. Requests for CPL funding are submitted either on-line or in hardcopy. Every CPLG funding request is screened first by the Chair of the CPLG and the CAMWS Secretary-Treasurer.
  2. The Chair of the CPL Gthen confirms from the CAMWS office that the grant applicant is a member of CAMWS and sends the request to the appropriate State/Provincial Vice-President.
  3. The State/Provincial Vice-President recommends whether the request should be approved or denied (usually providing a justification in the latter case).
  4. The Chair of the CPLG then contacts the Regional Vice-President.
  5. The Regional Vice-President then approves or refuses the request.
  6. The Regional Vice-President submits the form to the Chair of the CPLG for final consideration.
  7. If approved by the Chair of the CPLG, the form is sent to the Secretary-Treasurer, who in turn, issues the necessary checks.

If not approved, the Chair of the CPLG informs the person submitting the original request that it has not be approved. The Chair may suggest possible ways to amend the request so that its acceptance might be granted when resubmitted. Copies of this correspondence are sent to the appropriate State and Regional Vice Presidents, as well.

II.3.3. PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES

As representatives of CPLG, the State/Provincial Vice-Presidents encourage promotional activities in their states. Money is available from CPLG to help fund these activities, and it is the State/Provincial Vice-President's responsibility to make this known to local schools and Classical organizations. A sample list of the types of activities that CPLG has funded can be found on the CAMWS CPLG web site (https://camws.org/cpl/index.php). It should be remembered that CPLG is always interested in new and innovative projects.

Funding is generally available if the activity is aimed primarily at starting new Latin programs or publicizing existing ones. Publicity in local newspapers is especially sought; the aim should be to reach as many people as possible. It is the responsibility of the Vice-President to insure that there is at least one request for CPL funds from his or her state or province annually.

State/Provincial Vice-Presidents should be aware of promotional materials available from CAMWS as well as from other organizations such as the American Classical League, National Junior Classical League, and National Committee for Latin and Greek. Vice-Presidents may find it helpful to distribute such materials to CAMWS members in their state or province.

II.3.4. PUBLICITY AND COMMUNICATION

The State/Provincial Vice-Presidents are responsible for making Latin teachers in their states or provinces aware of CPLG's existence and for getting CPLG materials into their hands. The most efficient way to do this is to set up an email list. Vice-Presidents also receive information each year on CAMWS awards, scholarships, and opportunities for funding. This material should be distributed through the appropriate channels (email and CAMWS state newsletter) to all Latin teachers in the area. Where no state-level CAMWS newsletter exists, the State/Provincial Vice-President should work to institute one since this is an important promotional vehicle. Vice-Presidents should also make every attempt to attend annual meetings of state Classical organizations and to promote CAMWS at these events.

II.3.5. PROGRAM ADVOCACY

CAMWS State/Provincial Vice-Presidents should keep close track of the status of Latin programs in their individual states or provinces. When new programs are being considered, the Vice-Presidents are expected (and thus should be proactive and ready) to provide invaluable advice and counsel, make CPLG promotional materials available, and even suggest funding sources such as CPLG grants. The Vice-President should also work through CPLG to generate letters of support for threatened programs.

II.3.6. LATIN TEACHER PLACEMENT

In states with no regular placement service, the CAMWS State/Provincial Vice-President is the de facto contact for job placement. In most cases all that is necessary is the referral of the inquiry to the ACL Teacher Placement Service. This aspect of the job should be undertaken soberly, with an awareness that not merely does the flourishing and legacy of classical learning depend on this undertaking but also does the very survival of our discipline.

II.3.7. ANNUAL REPORT

Each year, State/Provincial Vice-Presidents are contacted by their Regional Vice-President and reminded to submit a full report on activities that have occurred in their states or provinces that year. Information on membership and scholarship activities should be included in this report. This material, in turn, is used by the Regional Vice-President in producing a regional annual report. These reports are submitted to the CPLG Chair and become part of the CPLG report to the Executive Committee of CAMWS and other members at the CAMWS annual meeting. The regional annual reports are made available to the public on the CPLG website. For guidelines about writing an annual report, see Appendix F.

II.3.8. SUMMARY

The State/Provincial Vice-President is, above all else, the presence of CAMWS in each state or province. The demands of the office on the time of the person holding the position are not as great as they may seem. Much of the State/Provincial Vice-President's work consists of answering letters of inquiry, telephoning, e-mailing, and submitting requests for money from CPLG. These activities do not entail more than a few hours each month. Moreover, the State/Provincial Vice-President frequently represents someone whom everyone in the state or province can approach for information, referral, or help. Above all, the State/Provincial Vice-President must be an active presence, working hard to further the cause of Latin in all of our schools from the lowest grades through college / university.

II.3.9. CURSUS ANNI FOR STATE/PROVINCIAL VICE-PRESIDENTS

SEPTEMBER
Obtain from the state/provincial Classical organization or from the state/provincial JCL a mailing list of all teachers in the state or province.
Distribute mailing to all teachers in the state describing the goals of CPLG, the availability of CPLG funds, and including CAMWS membership information.
Promote the CAMWS School Awards Program.

OCTOBER
Prepare a column or article for your state/provincial Classical newsletter on CPLG activities, focusing on local CPLG-sponsored events (if there are any). Promote CAMWS membership, the Grant, Semple, and Benario Travel Awards for study abroad. (The deadline is posted on https://camws.org/awards/MASteach.php .)

SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER
Attend state/provincial Classical and foreign language conferences when they are scheduled in the fall. Distribute CAMWS brochures, CPLG promotional materials, and describe the benefits of CAMWS membership (Appendix G).

DECEMBER
Contact former members of CAMWS who have not yet paid their dues for the current year. (List available from the Secretary-Treasurer of CAMWS.

JANUARY - FEBRUARY
Compile information from your state/province to submit to your Regional Vice-President for inclusion in the regional report. Include activities for which CPL funding was given, membership and scholarship activities, and the general state of Classics in your locale. Submit your information by the deadline requested by your Regional Vice-President. With the help of the state/provincial Classical organization identify nominees for the CAMWS Kraft Award for High School Teaching, the College Teaching Award, and the CAMWS Service Award. (The deadline is posted on https://camws.org/awards/teacher.php.)

FEBRUARY
Prepare a column or article for the state Classical newsletter on CPLG activities, focusing on local CPLG-sponsored events (in there are any). Promote CAMWS membership and the CAMWS Manson A. Stewart Fellowship program. Work with the local Classical organization to insure that your state/province has at least one nomination for a CPLG award for the best high school promotional activity. (The deadline is typically February 28).

MARCH
Make a final push for CPLG projects to be funded during the current fiscal year. Begin thinking about possible projects for next year. Submit your letter of resignation to the Secretary-Treasurer, if you do not plan to continue in your post. Your appointment is for a three-year period and is renewable upon the decision of the CAMWS President.

APRIL
Attend the joint meeting for Regional and State/Provincial Vice-Presidents at the CAMWS annual meeting.

MAY
Work with the Regional Vice-President to prepare a list of goals and activities for next year.
Submit suggestions to the Chairs of CPLG, the Membership Committee and the Steering Committee on Scholarships and Awards.

II.4.  MEMBERSHIP  DUTIES
Overseen By The Chair of The Membership Committee

II.4.1. RECRUITMENT

State/Provincial Vice-Presidents are responsible for recruiting membership to CAMWS in their states or provinces. This includes soliciting new members and urging lapsed members back into the fold.  Each year, generally in the autumn and again early in the new year, the Secretary-Treasurer sends updated membership lists to each State/Provincial Vice-President. The Vice-Presidents then use these lists to check on membership in their individual states or provinces. This may be done through direct mailing, telephone calls, notices and membership forms in the state Classical newsletter, or appearances at the annual meeting of the state Classical association.

II.4.2. MATERIALS

CAMWS brochures and membership forms are available from the Secretary-Treasurer. State/Provincial Vice-Presidents are expected to distribute them in their states and provinces.

II.5.  SCHOLARSHIP  /  AWARDS DUTIES
Overseen By The Chair of The Steering Committee On Scholarships and Awards

II.5.1. GENERAL STATEMENT

State/Provincial Vice-Presidents are responsible for promoting interest in all CAMWS scholarships, prizes, and awards. Information on all of these are distributed annually in the late summer or early fall by the various committees in charge of each or by the CAMWS Headquarters Office. Information on these awards is also published in the CAMWS Newsletter and can be obtained through the CAMWS web site (www.camws.org/awards/index.html). In
particular, the State/Provincial Vice-President should work with local Classical organizations in identifying nominees for the CAMWS Kraft Award for Excellence in Secondary School Teaching, the CAMWS Award for Excellence in College Teaching, and the CAMWS Award for Special Service


III. GUIDELINES FOR THE POST OF REGIONAL VICE - PRESIDENT  

 

III.1. GENERAL STATEMENT

CAMWS Regional Vice-Presidents have four major areas of responsibility. First, as representatives of CAMWS in their regions, they are responsible for handling the organization's day-to-day business at the regional level. Second, Regional Vice-Presidents work closely with their State/Provincial Vice-Presidents and serve as the liaison between them and the Chair of CPLG. Third, Regional Vice-Presidents promote membership in the organization. Fourth, they help to promote interest in all CAMWS awards. Each of these areas of responsibility is outlined below.

III.2. GENERAL DUTIES AS REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF CAMWS Overseen By The Secretary-Treasurer

III.2.1. APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF OFFICE

Regional Vice-Presidents are appointed by the CAMWS President for a term of three years. State or provincial organizations are encouraged to become involved in the recruitment of Regional Vice-Presidents for CAMWS and to submit nominations to the Secretary-Treasurer of CAMWS for official appointment by the CAMWS President.
The normal term of office is three years and can be extended. Regional Vice-Presidents who wish to step down are expected to give written notification to the Secretary-Treasurer well before the annual meeting in order to insure a smooth transition.

III.2.2. CAMWS ANNUAL MEETING

Each Regional Vice-President is expected to attend the CAMWS annual meeting.
It is important that the Regional Vice-Presidents attend the joint meeting for Regional and State/Provincial Vice-Presidents on Thursday evening, where the strategy for the upcoming year is announced. It also provides an informal atmosphere for them to converse with the State/Provincial Vice-Presidents throughout the CAMWS area.
Regional Vice-Presidents are also encouraged to arrange meetings with the State/Provincial Vice-Presidents in their region at the CAMWS annual meeting.

III.2.3. APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF OFFICE STAFFING

The Regional Vice-Presidents are actively involved in recruiting new State/Provincial Vice-Presidents. Working whenever possible through the appropriate state or provincial organizations, they submit their nominations to the CAMWS President for approval and appointment.

III.2.4. OTHER DUTIES

Regional Vice-Presidents may be called upon to assist with special projects of CAMWS and to promote the work of other standing committees. Each Regional Vice-President is expected to maintain close contact and act as a liaison with the state or provincial Classical organizations represented in his or her region.

III.2.5. EXPENSES

Expenses such as postage related to the responsibilities of the Regional Vice-President can be reimbursed through the CAMWS Secretary-Treasurer.

III.3. CPLG DUTIES
Overseen By The Chair Of CPLG

III.3.1. GENERAL STATEMENT

Regional Vice-Presidents are CPLG 's official representatives in their regions. As such they are expected to encourage their State/Provincial Vice-Presidents to solicit proposals for possible CPLG funding. Regional Vice-Presidents also act as the second step in screening the proposals, which are submitted to CPLG. (See Appendices A, B, C.)

III.3.2. CPLG FUNDING REQUESTS

The Regional Vice-President should make every effort to ensure that there is at least one request for CPLG funds from every state or province in the region annually.

The Regional Vice-Presidents act as the second step in screening the funding requests (Caristia Grant; Student Group Travel Grant; Bridge Initiative Grant) submitted to the CPLG. The Regional Vice-Presidents are asked to reply promptly when contacted by the Chair of CPLG in regard to a funding request.

The funding procedure, which is also posted on the CPLG web page at https://camws.org/cpl/funding/procedure.html, is as follows:

  1. Requests for CPLG funding are submitted either on-line or in hardcopy. Every CPLG funding request is screened first by the Chair of the CPLG and the CAMWS Secretary-Treasurer.
  2. The Chair of the CPLG then confirms from the CAMWS office that the grant applicant is a member of CAMWS and sends the request to the appropriate State/Provincial Vice-President.
  3. The State/Provincial Vice-President recommends whether the request should be approved or denied (usually providing a justification in the latter case).
  4. The Chair of the CPLG then contacts the Regional Vice-President.
  5. The Regional Vice-President then approves or refuses the request.
  6. The Regional Vice-President submits the form to the Chair of the CPLG for final consideration.
  7. If approved by the Chair of the CPLG, the form is sent to the Secretary-Treasurer, who in turn, issues the necessary checks.

If not approved, the Chair of the CPLG informs the person submitting the original request that it has not be approved. The Chair may suggest possible ways to amend the request so that its acceptance might be granted when resubmitted. Copies of this correspondence are sent to the appropriate State and Regional Vice Presidents, as well.

III.3.3. COMMUNICATION

The Regional Vice-President works to keep the individual State/Provincial Vice-Presidents well-informed of the progress of the committee, of work to be done, and of information to be passed along to Latin teachers in the area. Much of this work entails writing letters, or sending e-mails, or doing phone calls. Mail and telephone costs are paid by CPLG through the Vice-Presidents' account in the CAMWS budget.

The Regional Vice-Presidents should plan to contact each of their State/Provincial Vice-Presidents at least four times a year. Copies of these communications should be sent to the Chair of CPLG in order to keep the Chair abreast of all activities of the committee.

It is the duty of the Regional Vice-Presidents to encourage the State/Provincial Vice-Presidents to pursue the activities outlined for them in the CAMWS HANDBOOK, especially engaging in promotional activities and requesting funds for Latin teachers in their areas.

III.3.4. PROGRAM ADVOCACY

The CAMWS Regional Vice-President should keep close track of the status of Latin programs in the region. If new programs are being considered, the Regional Vice-President can work with the State/Provincial Vice-President to provide invaluable advice and counsel, to make CPLG promotional materials available, and even to suggest funding sources such as CPLG grants. The Regional Vice-President can also work through CPLG to generate letters of support for threatened programs.

III.3.5. ANNUAL REPORT

In early January the Regional Vice-Presidents will be contacted by the Chair of CPLG and asked to begin gathering material for the submission of their annual regional reports, due to the CPLG Chair (with copies of relevant portions to the Chair of the Steering Committee on Scholarships and Awards) by March 1st. Each regional report is made up of summaries of information compiled and submitted by the State/Provincial Vice-Presidents in that region, including information on membership and scholarship activities. Comments by the Regional Vice-President as to what he/she perceives to be the needs of the region as a whole also belong in this annual report.

The ten regional reports form the basis of the annual CPLG report to the Executive Committee of CAMWS and other members at the CAMWS annual meeting. Copies of the regional reports are kept on file by the Chair of CPLG and are posted on the CPLG website. Copies of the regional report should also be forwarded to the Chair of the Steering Committee on Scholarships and Awards at the same time. Guidelines for writing a regional report are provided in Appendix F.

III.3.6. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

The Regional Vice-President directs the activities of the State/Provincial Vice-Presidents as listed in this HANDBOOK. While the State/Provincial Vice-Presidents are responsible for completing day-to-day duties, the Regional Vice-President should serve as a resource and local contact, and provide encouragement and (occasionally) a little gentle pressure in the completion of those duties. Throughout the year the Regional Vice-Presidents distribute to their State/Provincial Vice-Presidents materials that have been forwarded from the Secretary-Treasurer of CAMWS, the Chair of CPLG, and/or the Chair of the Steering Committee on Scholarships and Awards.

III.4. MEMBERSHIP DUTIES
 

III.4.1. RECRUITMENT

Regional Vice-Presidents should assist in any way possible State/Provincial Vice-Presidents in their responsibilities for recruiting membership to CAMWS in their states or provinces. This includes soliciting new members and urging lapsed members 'back into the fold.' Each autumn and again early in the new year, the Secretary-Treasurer sends updated membership lists to each Regional Vice-President and to each State/Provincial Vice-President. The State/Provincial Vice-Presidents use these lists to check on membership in their individual states or provinces. The Regional Vice-Presidents do the same for the entire region. This may be done through mailings, phone calls, e-mail, notices and forms in state/provincial Classical newsletter, or appearances at conventions.

III.4.2. MATERIALS

CAMWS brochures and membership forms are available from Secretary-Treasurer. Regional Vice-Presidents are expected to distribute them throughout their regions.

III.4.3. ANNUAL REPORTS

State/Provincial Vice-Presidents are to include in the information submitted to the Regional Vice-President for the annual regional report any activities undertaken toward the promotion of membership for CAMWS. Creative or innovative methods used that could benefit other State or Regional Vice-Presidents should be noted in the regional report and submitted separately to the Chair of CPLG.

III.5. SCHOLARSHIP  /  AWARDS DUTIES
Overseen by the Chair Of The Steering Committee on Scholarships and Awards.

III.5.1.GENERAL STATEMENT

Regional Vice-Presidents are responsible for promoting CAMWS scholarships, prizes, and awards. Information on all of these are distributed annually in the late summer or early fall by the various committees in charge of each or by the CAMWS Headquarters Office. Information can also be obtained through the CAMWS Newsletter or the CAMWS Web Site (camws.org/awards/index.html). In particular, the State/Provincial Vice-President should work with local Classical organizations in identifying nominees for the CAMWS Kraft Award for Excellence in Secondary School Teaching, the CAMWS Award for Excellence in College Teaching, and the CAMWS Award for Special Service.

III.6. CURSUS ANNI FOR REGIONAL VICE - PRESIDENTS JULY
Evaluate the performance of the State/Provincial Vice-Presidents from the preceding year. Work with the President of CAMWS to appoint new Vice-Presidents where needed.

AUGUST - SEPTEMBER
Write to the State/Provincial Vice-Presidents, welcoming them back. Reinforce the goals of CPLG and remind them of the availability of CPLG funds. Encourage them also to promote the CAMWS Latin Translation Contest. (The deadline is posted on https://camws.org/awards/school.php.).

OCTOBER - NOVEMBER
Remind State/Provincial Vice-Presidents to promote the Grant, Semple, and Benario Awards for study abroad. Encourage them to attend their state Classical conferences and to distribute CAMWS membership brochures there. Get from the State/Provincial Vice-Presidents a progress report on how the year's special regional goal for CPLG is being achieved. Telephone those State/Provincial Vice-Presidents in your region who have not yet been in touch with you this year!

DECEMBER - JANUARY
Write to your State/Provincial Vice-Presidents and request information from their state for inclusion in your regional report. Remind them to include activities for what CPLG funding was given, membership and scholarship activities, and the general state of Classics in their locale. Set an early deadline for receipt of this material to insure that your final report reaches the Chair of CPLG by March 1. In this letter also inquire if they have contacted all of those CAMWS members who have not paid their dues for the year.

FEBRUARY
Telephone State/Provincial Vice-Presidents who are late in submitting information to you for the regional report. Submit your regional report to the Chair of CPLG by March 1. Along with your report to CPLG, include a nominee (if any) for 'Outstanding State/Provincial Vice-President.' Submit separate reports regarding membership activities and scholarship activities in your region to the Chair of the Steering Committee on Scholarships and Awards by March 1.

MARCH
Make a final push for CPLG projects to be funded during the current fiscal year. Begin thinking about possible projects for next year. Submit your letter of resignation to the Secretary-Treasurer, if you do not plan to continue in your post. Your appointment is for a three-year period and is renewable upon the decision of the CAMWS President.

APRIL
Attend the CAMWS annual meeting, the Regional Vice-Presidents' Meeting and the joint meeting for Regional and State/Provincial Vice-Presidents. Arrange a special meeting with the Vice-Presidents in your region.

MAY
Work with your State/Provincial Vice-Presidents and prepare a list of goals and activities for your region for next year. Submit suggestions to the Chairs of CPLG, and the Steering Committee on Scholarships and Awards.


IV. GUIDELINES FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE FOR THE PROMOTION OF LATIN AND GREEK


IV.1. GENERAL STATEMENT

The Committee for the Promotion of Latin and Greek (CPLG) consists of a Chair and several members appointed by the President of CAMWS. The members of the committee advise and assist the chair in performing the duties of the committee.

The committee usually meets once a year at the CAMWS meeting. Other business of the committee is conducted by telephone, ground mail, and e-mail. At its annual meeting the committee reviews the CPLG activities of the previous year and sets goals for the upcoming year. This is a good time to discuss possible topics for upcoming CPLG panels.

Members work with the CPLG chair to select the recipient of the CPLG award for the best high school promotional activity, the outstanding CPLG activity, the best state newsletter and/or website, the outstanding State/Provincial Vice-President, and the outstanding regional Vice-President. The CPLG charter is posted on camws.org/organization/committees/cplg.php

IV.2. CURSUS ANNI  FOR  MEMBERS  OF  CPLG

AUGUST-FEBRUARY
Follow the CPLG activities through correspondence with the CPLG Chair. Offer advice and suggestions as appropriate. Write letters in support of new programs and programs in jeopardy.

MARCH
Assist the CPLG Chair in selecting the winner of the 'CPLG Award for Outstanding Promotional Activity in the Schools', the award for the best state newsletter and/or web site, the 'Outstanding State/Provincial Vice-President Award', and the 'Outstanding Regional Vice-President Award.'

APRIL
Attend the CAMWS annual meeting and the meeting of members of CPLG. Assist the CPLG Chair in reviewing CPLG activities for the previous year and establishing goals for the upcoming year.

MAY-JULY
Assist the CPLG Chair in evaluating the performance of the State/Provincial Vice-Presidents from the preceding year.

 

V. GUIDELINES FOR THE CHAIR OF THE COMMITTEE FOR THE PROMOTION OF LATIN AND GREEK

 

V.1. GENERAL  STATEMENT

The Chair of CPLG serves a three-year term. Successive terms are possible although it is advisable that the Chair serve no more than two consecutive terms to enable other individuals with new approaches and new ideas to chair the committee. The CPLG Chair is also an ex-officio voting member of the CAMWS Executive Committee. Most of the business of the Executive Committee is conducted on line and all members are expected to participate fully in electronic conversations about issues and to cast votes promptly. The Executive Committee also traditionally meets on the Wednesday preceding the annual meeting.

The Chair works closely with the President, the Secretary-Treasurer of CAMWS, and the Chair of the Steering Committee on Scholarships and Awards. Most of the contact of the Chair with the State/Provincial Vice-Presidents should be through the Regional Vice-Presidents.

V.2. DUTIES

V.2.1. CONTACT AND SCHEDULING

The primary job of the Chair is to keep the machinery of CPLG moving. The Chair sees that the Regional Vice-Presidents are in regular contact with their State/Provincial Vice-Presidents. This is most easily done through e-mail, letters and telephone calls. Two letters a year are usually adequate, but more may be necessary. At least once a year the Chair should write a letter of appreciation directly to the State/Provincial Vice-Presidents. A copy of this letter goes to the CAMWS Secretary-Treasurer and to the President. The Chair will also distribute off prints, data, and promotional ideas to the Regional Vice-Presidents.

V.2.2. CPLG WEB SITE

The CPLG Chair maintains a web site (https://camws.org/cpl/index.php ) that contains forms for CPLG grants, a spreadsheet of current CPLG grants, information about upcoming CPLG panels, various promotional materials, and a current list of CAMWS Vice-Presidents.

V.2.3. CPLG FUNDING

The Chair has direct responsibility for the CPLG budget and all funding requests are routed through the Chair to the CAMWS Secretary-Treasurer. Each funding request will require the input of the state and regional vice president before it is approved or refused by the Chair.

The funding procedure, which is also posted on the CPLG web page (https://camws.org/cpl/funding/procedure.html), is as follows:

  1. Requests for CPLG funding are submitted either on-line. Every CPLG funding request is screened first by the Chair of the CPLG and the CAMWS Secretary-Treasurer.
  2. The Chair of the CPLG then confirms from the CAMWS office that the grant applicant is a member of CAMWS and sends the request to the appropriate State/Provincial Vice-President.
  3. The State/Provincial Vice-President recommends whether the request should be approved or denied (usually providing a justification in the latter case).
  4. The Chair of the CPLG then contacts the Regional Vice-President.
  5. The Regional Vice-President then approves or refuses the request.
  6. The Regional Vice-President submits the form to the Chair of the CPLG for final consideration.
  7. If approved by the Chair of the CPLG, the form is sent to the Secretary-Treasurer, who in turn, issues the necessary checks.

If not approved, the Chair of the CPLG informs the person submitting the original request that it has not be approved. The Chair may suggest possible ways to amend the request so that its acceptance might be granted when resubmitted. Copies of this correspondence are sent to the appropriate State and Regional Vice Presidents, as well. The Chair may consult with the members of the Committee about a particular funding request. The Chair will consult with the Committee about funding request policies and requirements. After consultation with the Secretary-Treasurer, the Committee may make recommendations in regard to changes in the CPLG budget or other related matters.

Funds expended or encumbered are recorded on a spreadsheet by the CAMWS Secretary-Treasurer.

V.2.4. PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS

The CPLG Chair maintains a supply of various promotional materials and provides them in bulk free of charge to CAMWS members. Single copies of such promotional materials also provided free of charge to non-CAMWS members. Many of these materials are also available in electronic form on the CPLG website (www.camwscplg.org).

V.2.5. CPLG AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITY IN THE SCHOOLS

In order to support high school programs and activities CAMWS Committee for the Promotion of Latin and Greek (CPLG) annually recognizes with a certificate one high school and one college group that develops the most outstanding and effective activity for promoting Latin in CAMWS territory during each academic year (including the preceding summer). The winners of these two awards are announced every spring at the CAMWS annual meeting.

All outreach events funded by the CPLG in a given academic year are entered automatically in the competition of that year. Outreach events that were not funded by the CPLG can enter the competition as long as they are sponsored by a current CAMWS member and submitted together with a letter of application to the CPLG Chair (cplG@camws.org). The application letter must include the following: a 100-word summary of the project and a more detailed project description not to exceed 500 words in length. (Applications for CPLG grants may also serve as applications for this award.) Applicants are encouraged to attach supporting materials such as photographs, flyers, pertinent newspaper articles, etc.

V.2.6. PROGRAM ADVOCACY

With the help of the Regional and State/Provincial Vice-Presidents the Chair of CPLG keeps close track of the status of Latin programs in CAMWS territory. If new programs are being considered, the Chair can work with the appropriate Regional Vice-President and with the Vice-President of that state or province provide to provide invaluable advice and counsel, to make CPLG promotional materials available, and even to suggest funding sources such as CPLG grants. The Chair also generates letters of support for threatened programs from members of CAMWS at large.

V.2.7. ANNUAL REGIONAL REPORTS

The CPLG Chair is responsible for the compilation, printing, and distribution of the annual reports submitted by the Regional Vice-Presidents. These reports, together with the Chair's report, become part of the annual CPLG report.

V.2.8. COMMUNICATION

Since the Executive Committee does its business throughout the year via email, the Chair of the Committee for the Promotion of Latin and Greek needs to be accessible for such electronic discussions throughout the year.

V.2.9. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

As a voting member or the CAMWS Executive Committee, the CPLG Chair is expected to attend the meeting of the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee meets on Wednesday evening at the CAMWS annual meeting. Here the Chair gives a report on the committee's activities, successes, and difficulties. A copy of the written report of the Chair is submitted to the Secretary-Treasurer of CAMWS. All Executive Committee members receive a copy, as well.

V.2.10. JOINT MEETING OF THE REGIONAL AND STATE/PROVINCIAL VICE-PRESIDENTS

The CPLG Chair attends the annual joint meeting of the Vice-Presidents on Thursday evening at the annual meeting. At this meeting the CPLG Chair announces various CPLG awards, including the 'CPLG Awards for Promotional Activity in the Schools', the award for the best state newsletter and/or web site, the 'Outstanding State/Provincial Vice-President Award' and the 'Outstanding Regional Vice-President Award.'

V.2.11. ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING

At the annual CAMWS business meeting the Chair gives a brief report of CPLG activities, and present the 'CPLG Awards for Promotional Activity in the Schools' as well as the 'Outstanding Regional Vice-President Award' and the 'Outstanding State/Provincial Vice-President Award.'

V.2.12. CPLG SESSION AT THE ANNUAL MEETING

During summer, the Chair will begin to prepare for the CAMWS annual meeting, at which a session will be devoted entirely to CPLG. Traditionally, this session has been a panel of pedagogical papers. It is also during this session that comments from those in the audience are solicited about what issues the committee should address in the future. The CPLG Chair will put together the session prior to the program deadline.

V.2.13. EXPENSES

Expenses for expenses such as postage related to the responsibilities of the CPLG Chair can be reimbursed through the CAMWS Secretary-Treasurer.

V.2.14 CURSUS ANNI FOR THE CHAIR OF CPLG AUGUST
Submit a proposal for a CPLG pedagogy panel for the upcoming CAMWS meeting. Send nominations for new State/Provincial Vice-Presidents, Regional Vice-Presidents, and CPLG Committee members to the new CAMWS President for appointment. Remind the outgoing CAMWS President to write letters to those State and Regional Vice-Presidents whose term of office has just been completed and/or who do not wish to continue their office.

OCTOBER
Contact the President of CAMWS to check on arrangements for the annual meeting. Begin setting aside materials for the display table at the convention. Remind all those to whom money has been given that CPLG needs back from them reports and photographs of their activities.

JANUARY
Request the annual regional report from the Regional Vice-Presidents. Remind the Regional Vice-Presidents to solicit information from the State/Provincial Vice-Presidents in their region. All states should be represented in the report. Ask them to include activities for which CPLG funding was given, membership and scholarship activities, and the general state of Classics in their locale. Set a March 1st deadline for the regional reports to be submitted to the CPLG Chair in order to insure that the CPLG report, made up of the ten regional reports plus the Chair's report, will be ready for distribution at the annual meeting.

Ask Regional Vice-Presidents to submit to the CPLG Chair nominations (if they have any) for the 'Outstanding State/Provincial Vice-President Award' when they submit their regional reports.

Contact the members of the Committee for the Promotion of Latin and Greek and make sure they make arrangements to attend the Committee luncheon on Thursday.

MARCH
Telephone Regional Vice-Presidents about missing regional reports. Write the CPLG Chair's report. Begin to organize the materials needed for the annual meeting. Call the person in charge of local arrangements for the annual meeting in order to confirm space in the book display room for the CPLG exhibit. Be sure that tables, stands, tripods, and whatever AV equipment needed for that display and for the CPLG session has been ordered.

With the help of the members of CPLG choose the winners of the 'CPLG Award for Outstanding Promotional Activity in the Schools', the best state newsletter or web site, the 'Outstanding State/Provincial Vice-President Awards', and the 'Outstanding Regional Vice-President Award'. Inform the Secretary-Treasurer about the names of the recipients of the awards at least a week in advance of the CAMWS meeting so that certificates can be prepared and checks written.

APRIL
Attend the following events at the CAMWS annual meeting: the Executive Committee meeting, the joint meeting of Regional and State/Provincial Vice-Presidents, the Committee luncheon, the CAMWS business meeting, and the CPLG pedagogy session.

MAY
Prepare a list of goals and activities for the next year from suggestions obtained at the annual meeting. Write to all the State and Regional Vice-Presidents, thanking them for their hard work throughout the year. Forward copies of CPLG materials handed out at the annual meeting to those not able to attend.

V.4.1  MATERIALS TO  GATHER  FOR  THE  ANNUAL MEETING

  1. Updated lists of the members of the CPLG as well as of the State and Regional Vice-Presidents.
  2. CPLG Budget Report consisting of a copy of the full budget from the previous year and a copy of the current budget up to March 15, at least.
  3. Annual Regional Reports
  4. Annual Report of the CPL
  5. Any motions that you wish to put forward to the Vice-Presidents or the Executive Committee.
  6. Any ideas which that you wish to have considered, outlined carefully.
  7. Any brochures or other materials that CPLG has produced or updated that year.
  8. The certificate(s) for the winner(s) of the 'CPLG Award for Outstanding Promotional Activity in the Schools' as well as for the best state newsletter or web site, the 'Outstanding State/Provincial Vice-President Award', and the 'Outstanding Regional Vice-President Award'.

N.B.: Duplicate materials paper of different colors. It facilitates the discussion and makes it hard to mix materials up in your suitcase!

V.4.2  MATERIALS TO  BRING  TO  THE  ANNUAL MEETING

1. Packets for members of the Executive Committee including items 1-6 above. Put these packets in folders or envelopes with names on them. If possible, send these materials to the members of the EC ahead of the annual meeting. It helps the meeting to move more quickly and allows the members to formulate questions ahead of time. It also helps to avoid the problem of having your motions tabled because people have not had enough time to consider them.

2. Packets for the members of the Committee for the Promotion of Latin and Greek. These are identical to those for the Executive Committee. You will also need and agenda for this committee meeting.

3. Packets for State and Regional Vice Presidents. Have these packets ready to put at their places at the joint meeting and mail them afterwards to those who are not in attendance. These packets are generally identical to those described above. It is advisable, however, to add a number of hardcopies of CPLG funding requests. You will also need an agenda for this meeting. Collaborate with the President and the Secretary-Treasurer in planning this meeting.

4. Certificates and/or Checks for
(a) 'Outstanding State/Provincial Vice-President' (certificate, frame, check)
(b) 'Outstanding Regional Vice-President' (certificate, frame, check)
(c) 'Outstanding State Newsletter / web site (certificate)
(d) 'CPLG Award for the Outstanding Promotional Activity in the Schools' (certificate)

5. 'Sign In' sheet for the joint meeting for State and Regional Vice-Presidents.

N.B.: Remind the Secretary-Treasurer to bring the two checks to the two annual meeting.

V.5.  MATERIALS FOR  THE  DISPLAY TABLE  AT  THE  ANNUAL MEETING

  1. CPLG brochures and handouts
  2. Any other materials promoting the activities of the CPL
  3. Copies of the annual regional reports
  4. Copies of the CPLG report

V.6. DUTIES OF THE CHAIR OF CPLG AT THE ANNUAL MEETING WEDNESDAY EVENING / THURSDAY MORNING
a) Attend the meeting of the Executive Committee on Wednesday evening and report on CPLG activities for the year.

b) Set up the CPLG display in the room designated on Wednesday afternoon or Thursday morning.

THURSDAY NOON / EVENING

  1. Attend the CAMWS Committee lunch at noon and meet with the members of the CPLG.
  2. Attend the joint meeting of Regional and State/Provincial Vice-Presidents. The Secretary-Treasurer is in charge of this meeting. At this meeting
    a) distribute the packets created for the Regional and State/Provincial Vice-Presidents,
    b) announce the winner of the 'Outstanding Regional Vice-President Award',
    c) announce the winner of the 'Outstanding State/Provincial Vice-President Award',
    d) announce the 'Outstanding State Newsletter / Web Site Award',
    e) present the CPLG report compiled from the regional reports to the group assembled, f) set preliminary goals and strategies for the next year.

SATURDAY

  1. Attend the CAMWS business meeting. At this meeting,
    a) give a very brief report of CPLG activities.
    b) present the 'Outstanding State/Provincial Vice-President Award' (framed certificate and check),
    c) present the 'Outstanding Regional Vice-President Award' (framed certificate and check),
    d) present the 'CPLG Award for Outstanding Promotional Activity in the Schools' (certificate).
  2. Attend / Chair the CPLG panel.
  3. Take down the CPLG display.


VI. GUIDELINES FOR THE CHAIR OF THE STEERING COMMITTEE ON SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS


VI.1. GENERAL STATEMENT

The Chair of the Steering Committee on Scholarships and Awards serves a three-year term. (Successive terms are possible, but it is advisable that the Chair serve no more than two consecutive terms so that others with new approaches and new ideas can chair the committee.) The Chair of the Steering Committee serves as a voting member of the Executive Committee. The Chair works closely with the President, the Secretary-Treasurer, and the Chair of the Committee for the Promotion of Latin and Greek. The Chair should usually route communications to the State/Provincial Vice-Presidents via their Regional Vice-Presidents.

VI.2. DUTIES

VI.2.1. OVERSIGHT

The Chair of the Steering Committee confers with the Secretary-Treasurer and with the Chairs of the award and scholarship subcommittees to determine deadlines and procedures; (b) works with the Secretary-Treasurer and with the Chairs of the award and scholarship subcommittees to resolve any issues that arise, including requests to adjust the monetary amounts of the awards and scholarships; (c) ensures that the award and scholarship subcommittees complete their business prior to the CAMWS Annual Meeting.

VI.2.2. PUBLICITY

The Chair of the Steering Committee works with the Secretary-Treasurer and the members of the Steering Committee to prepare descriptions of the CAMWS scholarship and awards and to update the information periodically. The Chair supplies the State/Provincial Vice-Presidents and Regional Vice-Presidents with current information on awards and scholarships so that they can distribute it in their states and regions. Lastly, the Chair sees to it that current information on CAMWS scholarships and awards is published in each issue of the CAMWS Newsletter.

VI.2.3. CAMWS AWARD FOR SPECIAL SERVICE

The Chair of the Steering Committee solicits nominations for the CAMWS Award for Special Service. Together with the other members of the Steering Committee the Chair serves as the selection committee for the CAMWS Award for Special Service.

VI.2.4. ANNUAL REPORT

The Chair of the Steering Committee compiles the reports from the Chairs of the award and scholarship subcommittees and prepares a single, comprehensive report on the Steering Committee’s activities, successes, and difficulties. The Chair submits the report to the Secretary-Treasurer in advance of the CAMWS Annual Meeting for distribution to the members of the Executive Committee.

VI.2.5. COMMUNICATION

Since the Executive Committee does its business throughout the year via email, the Chair of the Steering Committee needs to be accessible for such electronic discussions throughout the year.

VI.2.6. ANNUAL MEETING

At the CAMWS Annual Meeting the Chair of the Steering Committee attends the meeting of the Executive Committee on Wednesday evening, at which he or she may put forth motions from the Steering Committee, proposing changes in awards or scholarships. On Thursday at noon, the Chair attends the Committee luncheon. On Thursday evening, the Chair attends the joint meeting of the State and Regional Vice-Presidents. At the business meeting on Saturday morning the Chair of the Steering Committee gives a brief report and announces the winner of the Special Service Award. If any of the Chairs of the subcommittees are unable to attend, the Chair of the Steering Committee may fill in for them and announce the winners of other awards and scholarships.

VI.2.7. EXPENSES

Expenses such as postage related to the responsibilities of the Chair of the Steering Committee can be reimbursed through the Secretary-Treasurer.

VI.3. CAMWS AWARDS, PRIZES, AND SCHOLARSHIPS

VI.3.1 GENERAL STATEMENT

The Classical Association of the Middle West and South offers a number of scholarships, awards, and prizes to its members and their students. A brief description of each of these follows. Check the CAWMS website (www.camws.org) or a recent issue of the CAMWS Newsletter for information about changes of dates.

VI.3.2. CAMWS SCHOOL AWARDS

VI.3.2.1. LATIN TRANSLATION CONTEST

The Classical Association of the Middle West and South offers $250 cash prizes, book awards, and letters of commendation to qualifying winners in its School Awards Latin Translation Contest. These intermediate and advanced exams are open to both high school (including home-schooled) and college/university students. The two groups will be judged separately. Writers of the 10 most outstanding papers in the advanced high school competition will each receive a $250 cash prize. An additional 20 outstanding contestants will receive a book prize relevant to classical antiquity. Up to 30 other writers of meritorious examinations will receive letters of commendation. Writers of the 10 most outstanding papers in the intermediate high school competition will each receive a $50 cash prize. An additional 10 outstanding contestants will receive a book prize relevant to classical antiquity. Up to 30 other writers of meritorious examinations will receive letters of commendation. Writers of the 5 most outstanding papers in the advanced college/university competition will each receive a $250 cash prize. An additional 10 outstanding contestants will receive a book prize relevant to classical antiquity. Up to 30 other writers of meritorious examinations will receive letters of commendation. Writers of the 5 most outstanding papers in the intermediate college/university competition will each receive a $100 cash prize. An additional 10 outstanding contestants will receive a book prize relevant to classical antiquity. Up to 30 other writers of meritorious examinations will receive letters of commendation. Teachers administering the high school exam must be individual members of CAMWS or their schools must be institutional members of CAMWS, or their school libraries must subscribe to the Classical Journal.

Application Deadline: go to https://camws.org/awards/school.php.

VI.3.2.2. MANSON A. STEWART AWARDS FOR UNDERGRADUATES

CAMWS awards scholarships of $1000.00 to a limited number of undergraduate students majoring in Classics at the sophomore or junior level at a CAMWS area college or university. Nominees are expected to take a minimum of two courses in Latin or Greek (normally at least one per quarter or semester) during the junior or senior year in which the scholarship is held. Contact the Chair of the CAMWS Subcommittee on Manson Stewart Scholarships for applications and more details.

Students are to be nominated by the Chair of the department or program. (No more than two nominations are allowed from an institution.) The student completes the application form and requests supporting letters from two members of CAMWS (secondary or college instructors), and submits an essay, and an up-to-date college transcript.

Application Request Deadline:  go to https://camws.org/awards/MAScollege.php

Completed Application Due: go to https://camws.org/awards/MAScollege.php

VI.3.2.3. PRESIDENTIAL AWARD FOR THE OUTSTANDING GRADUATE STUDENT PAPER

Since 1996, CAMWS has recognized the outstanding graduate student paper read at the annual meeting. Eligibility is restricted to graduate students (a) whose paper is accepted on the program of the annual meeting and (b) who will not have received their Ph.D. by the time it is read there. The text of the oral talk is submitted approximately one month in advance of the meeting and an ad hoc committee selects the winner. The award, and a prize of $200, is presented at the CAMWS business meeting at the annual meeting. (The winner might not yet have read it by the time of the award presentation.) Contact the President of CAMWS for more details. There are two criteria for evaluation of the papers submitted: (a) the quality of the scholarly argument, including the importance of the topic, the originality of the treatment, and the quality of mind displayed; (b) the effectiveness of the paper as an oral presentation, including the quality of the writing, good organization, and the paper’s interest to an audience.

Deadline: go to https://camws.org/awards/pres.php

VI.3.2.4. MANSON A. STEWART TEACHER TRAINING AND TRAVEL AWARDS

CAMWS sponsors two awards for primary, middle, and secondary-school teachers under the Manson A. Stewart Awards:

VI.3.2.4.1. MANSON A. STEWART TEACHER TRAINING AWARD

The Teacher Training Awards are designed to provide financial assistance to those who wish to obtain certification to teach Latin at the primary through the secondary levels, whether the specific courses needed are in Latin or in education. The award is not intended to cover all costs of the training, and the size of the award varies according to (a) the actual costs (primarily tuition and travel), (b) the size of the committee’s budget, and (c) the number of applications received during the year. Previous awards have been as high as $700. Contact the Chair of the Subcommittee on Education and Training Awards for applications and additional information.

Deadline: go to https://camws.org/awards/MASteach.php

VI.3.2.4.2. MANSON A. STEWART TRAVEL AWARD

The Travel Awards are designed specifically to assist teachers of Latin with a cash award to offset the costs of attending the CAMWS annual meeting in the spring, or the biennial meeting of CAMWS-Southern Section in the fall. The award is not intended to cover all costs of the travel, and the size of the award varies according to (a) the actual costs travel will entail, (b) the size of the committee’s budget, and (c) the number of applications. Awards for travel to CAMWS annual meetings have ranged from $300-$500; somewhat less, for travel to the CAMWS-Southern Section meetings. Contact the Chair of the Subcommittee on Education and Training Awards for applications and additional information.

Deadline for travel to the CAMWS annual meeting: go to https://camws.org/awards/MASteach.php

Deadline for travel to the CAMWS-Southern Section meeting: go to https://camws.org/awards/MASteach.php

VI.3.2.5. THE SEMPLE, GRANT AND BENARIO TRAVEL AWARDS

VI.3.2.5.1. THE KATHERINE SEMPLE AWARD

The Semple Award is a $4,500 fellowship for attending the summer session of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens. A recipient of this award must be a current member of CAMWS who either (a) currently holds a teaching position in Greek or Latin in a primary or secondary schools in the CAMWS territory; or (b) is enrolled as a graduate student in a degree- granting program in Classics. The application must be accompanied by official transcripts and three letters of recommendation. Contact the Chair of the Subcommittee on Teaching Awards for an application or additional information.

Application Deadline: go to https://camws.org/awards/sgb.php

VI.3.2.5.2. THE MARY A. GRANT AWARD

The Grant Award is a $5,000 fellowship for attending the summer session of the American Academy in Rome. A recipient of this award must be a current member of CAMWS who either (a) currently holds a teaching position in Greek or Latin in an elementary or secondary school in the CAMWS territory; or (b) is enrolled as a graduate student in a degree-granting program in Classics. The application must be accompanied by official transcripts and three letters of recommendation. Contact the Chair of the Subcommittee on Teaching Awards for an application or additional information.

Application Deadline: go to https://camws.org/awards/sgb.php

VI.3.2.5.3. THE HERBERT AND JANICE BENARIO AWARD

The Benario Award is a $3,000 fellowship that may be applied to the summer travel program of the recipient’s choice. A recipient of this award must be a current member of CAMWS who either (a) currently holds a teaching position in Greek or Latin in an elementary or secondary school in the CAMWS territory; or (b) is enrolled as a graduate student in a degree-granting program in Classics. The application must be accompanied by official transcripts and three letters of recommendation. Contact the Chair of the Subcommittee on Teaching Awards for an application or additional information.

Application Deadline: go to https://camws.org/awards/sgb.php

VI.3.2.6. CAMWS TEACHING AWARDS

VI.3.2.6.1. KRAFT AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOL TRAINING

The Kraft award recognizes outstanding teachers of Latin in public or private schools (middle schools included) within our area. The honoree receives $500, airfare to the annual meeting at the Saturday stayover rate, and two nights' accommodation at the convention hotel. On Saturday of the meeting, the recipient gives a brief talk at the CPLG panel. Nominees must teach in the CAMWS area and will be eligible for consideration for three consecutive years. Nominations should be accompanied by the following supporting data (not to exceed ten pages): (a) Information about the school(s) in which the nominee teaches;
(b) Levels of Latin courses and enrollments;
(c) Success of students in competitions and further study;
(d) information about any special courses or forms of instruction developed by the teacher; (e) testimonials from school administrators, fellow teachers and/or students.

Deadline: go to https://camws.org/awards/teacher.php

VI.3.2.6.2. AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN COLLEGE TEACHING

The winner of this award will receive $500. The nominee must be a member in good standing of CAMWS, teaching Classical subjects full-time at a college or university. Nominations should be accompanied by such evidence of teaching excellence as: (a) student course evaluations or other student comments (which may include alumni comments), and (b) at least two letters of support from the recipient's teaching colleagues at the same or other institutions. These letters should normally include one from the nominee's department or program Chair. Other evidence of teaching excellence, such as pedagogical publications, is also welcome. Professional service may be considered a tie-breaking factor. Nominees who have not already been recognized through a national teaching award will be given preference. No sitting member of the Subcommittee on Good Teacher Awards or of the CAMWS Executive Committee is eligible for this award.

Deadline: go to https://camws.org/awards/teacher.php

VI.3.2.7. CAMWS AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLICATION

The CAMWS Award for Outstanding Publication recognizes a distinguished first book published by a member of CAMWS during the past four years. An award of $500, plus a certificate, is presented at the CAMWS annual meeting. Monographs and textbooks are eligible: the single criterion is excellence as judged by the committee. Nominations (including self-nominations) are welcome.

VI.3.2.8. LADISLAUS J. BOLCHAZY PEDAGOGY BOOK AWARD

The Ladislaus J. Bolchazy Pedagogy Book Award recognizes the publication of a textbook, handbook, anthology, or other pedagogical work (or the digital equivalent) by a member of the Association in the field of classical studies broadly defined including, but at the Subcommittee’s discretion not limited to, the languages, literatures, history, religions, philosophy, art, architecture, archaeology, economy, and reception of Greek and Roman antiquity. Works intended for a scholarly readership, with exception of works on the scholarship of pedagogy, will not be considered for this award, but, if appropriate, should be submitted to the Subcommittee on the First Book Award. The author of the nominated work shall be a member of the Association in good standing in the year of the nomination and for at least the previous year. The winner of the award will receive $500.

Nominations shall be sent to the Chair of the Subcommittee prior to the published deadline and shall consist of a letter of nomination affirming the author’s eligibility for the award and affirming that copies of the publication will be supplied for each Committee member. Nominations may be made by any publisher or by any member of CAMWS in good standing, including the author. Nominations will be accepted for works that have been published within three years prior to the announcement of the award (e.g., the competition for the 2015 award would include books published in 2012, 2013 and 2014).

VI.3.2.9. CAMWS EXCAVATION / FIELD SCHOOL AWARD

The Classical Association of the Middle West and South annually awards two $2000.00 scholarships for participation in summer excavation or field school at an archaeological site in the Greco-Roman world. Generally, one award will be made to a graduate student and another to an undergraduate, but teachers are also eligible for this award. To be eligible for this award, one must be a current member of CAMWS who either holds a teaching position in Greek or Latin in an elementary, secondary school or university within CAMWS territory; or is enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in a degree-granting Classics program within CAMWS territory. Priority for the award will be given to applicants who have not had previous excavation experience in the Greco-Roman world.

Deadline: go to https://camws.org/awards/excavation.php

VI.3.2.10. CAMWS AWARD FOR SPECIAL SERVICE

The purpose of this award is to formally acknowledge specific accomplishments "above and beyond the call of duty" for the profession and/or for the promotion of the Classics in CAMWS territory. The award is given pro re nata; some years there may not be a suitable candidate, other years there may be more than one recipient. CAMWS membership is not required for eligibility. Recipients can be Classicists or non-Classicists who have made special contributions to the promotion of Latin and Greek and Classical studies, especially at the state and local level in CAMWS territory. Ideal candidates are those who perhaps do not interact frequently, if at all, at large meetings, but nevertheless make a big difference in their areas, states, or provinces. Suitable candidates for this award could also include parents or community members who have supported local Latin programs in very notable ways, companies that generously donate money or other resources for the promotion of Latin and Greek, school administrators who have helped Latin teachers of programs with access to school rooms or supplies or extra funds, newspapers or magazines that have given free advertising for events, benefactors who have given money for books or scholarships, or perhaps students who have promoted Latin in an original manner.

The nomination and selection process involves submission of a signed statement of nomination, 500-600 words in length, that describes the nominee and his/her work. Supporting documents are not required, but they may be solicited if questions arise. The Chair of the Steering Committee on Awards and Scholarships, with advice from the five subcommittee Chairs, will determine the winners. The results are announced at the spring meeting.

Deadline: go to https://camws.org/awards/service.php

VI.3.3. CURSUS ANNI FOR CAMWS SCHOLARSHIPS, PRIZES, and AWARDS

AUGUST
Typically August 1: Deadline for application for MANSON A. STEWART TRAVEL AWARDS to CAMWS Southern Section meeting.

JANUARY
Typically January 31: Deadline for applications for MANSON A. STEWART TRAVEL AWARDS to CAMWS Southern Section annual meeting.
Typically January 31: Deadline for requests for applications for the MANSON A. STEWART SCHOLARSHIPS.

FEBRUARY
Typically February 1: Deadline for LATIN TRANSLATION CONTEST applications.
Typically February 1: Deadline for applications for the KATHERINE SEMPLE AWARD.
Typically February 1: Deadline for applications for the MARY A. GRANT AWARD.
Typically February 1: Deadline for applications for the HERBERT AND JANICE BENARIO AWARD.
Typically February 15: Deadline for applications for CAMWS TEACHING AWARDS Kraft Award for Excellence in Secondary School Teaching and the Award for Excellence in College Teaching).
Typically February 15: Deadline for applications for the MANSON A. STEWART TEACHER TRAINING AWARD.
Typically February 15: Deadline for applications for the MANSON A. STEWART TRAVEL AWARD.

MARCH
Typically March 1: Deadline for applications for the MANSON A. STEWART SCHOLARSHIPS.
Typically March 1: Deadline for nominations for the CAMWS AWARD FOR SPECIAL SERVICE.
N.B. 1 month before the annual meeting: Deadline for written entries for the PRESIDENTIAL AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING GRADUATE STUDENT PAPER.
    

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Appendix A
 

The Regional Structure of CAMWS