Onsite Only Competition
Club Competition
The Scrapbook competition showcases a club and its experiences. It is a collection of photographs, newspaper articles, media posts, correspondence, and memorabilia displayed in an album, journal or book. This is a way to record a club’s service, membership, engagement and activities for the school year - from state convention to state convention. This competition is designed to encourage club pride, creativity, innovation and artistic design. The theme for the scrapook is a club’s choice and is not required to follow the convention theme. A club may have only one entry.
Beginning 2026-2027 convention season there will be no viewing for this competition. This change was made to improve safety and protect projects.
Elementary Betas are eligible to compete in Elementary competitions only.
Junior Betas are eligible to compete in Junior competitions only.
Senior Betas are eligible to compete in Senior competitions only.
A club/school may not submit the same entry for competition in different divisions (EL, JR, SR).
Photo books, posters, albums, displays, etc. detailing the creation of the entry are prohibited.
Competition Guidelines
- The Scrapbook must contain the name of the school, city and state.
- The Scrapbook must cover only one year, state convention to state convention.
- A completed Entry Form must be attached to the project.
- The Scrapbook should include but is not limited to the following: membership, sponsors, service, activities, etc.
- Presentation style is the choice of the club. It may be in the form of an album, book, journal, storyboard, etc. It must not exceed 24”x 24”x 24” when displayed.
- Easels are prohibited.
- No additional displays allowed. Scenery, props, lights, etc. cannot accompany the submission. The actual scrapbook is the only thing to be entered for judging. The scrapbook itself may contain battery powered lights.
- Electricity/outlet and internet connections will not be provided. No use of electronic or motorized devices. Tables will be provided.
- The Scrapbook will remain on display until the designated pickup time.
- The Scrapbook is not required to follow the convention theme.
- Although reasonable precautions to protect entries will be taken, National Beta will not be responsible for loss or damage. It is the responsibility of clubs entering the competition to collect entered items at the designated time listed on the schedule.
VIEW THE LOGO USE GUIDELINES HERE
Educational Connections
- Creativity
- Innovation
- Information and Media Literacy
- Composition Writing
- Journalism
How to Enter
- Visit www.betaclub.org/events/conventions and follow directions.
- Register students and then select competitions to enter.
Scrapbook Form
View all competition forms and download here.
Judging Criteria
| Scrapbook | 16-20 | 11-15 | 6-10 | 1-5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beta Involvement and Content | Exceptional documentation of Beta activities, service, leadership, competitions, and accomplishments throughout the year. | Strong documentation of a variety of Beta activities and accomplishments. | Documents several Beta activities but lacks depth or variety. | Limited documentation of Beta involvement. |
| Creativity & Originality | Exceptionally creative and original; demonstrates innovative ideas, unique layouts, and imaginative use of materials. | Creative and original with engaging design ideas. | Limited creativity or originality. | Little evidence of creative thought. |
| Photography and Visual Documentation | Photographs and visual elements are thoughtfully selected, high-quality, relevant, and effectively support the theme. | Strong selection of relevant photographs and visual documentation. | Limited or repetitive photographs/documentation. | Few relevant photographs or visual elements. |
| Organization and Flow | Pages are exceptionally well organized and transition naturally, creating a seamless experience from beginning to end. | Well organized with a logical sequence and strong overall flow. | Organization is inconsistent or difficult to follow. | Lacks organization and logical flow. |
| Craftsmanship in the Use of Theme | Exceptional attention to detail; work is neat and professionally finished. Excellent interpretation of the club’s chosen theme. | Very neat and carefully constructed with strong attention to detail. Good interpretation of the club's chosen theme. | Several construction or presentation issues are evident. Average interpretation of the club's chosen theme. | Work appears unfinished, careless, or poorly constructed. Minimal interpretation of the club's chosen theme. |
| Deductions | This will be taken one time by the coordinator. | Did not follow competition/logo guidelines-10 |
National Eligibility
All Plaques Awarded at State Convention