2. Students have greater interest in and enthusiasm for the
language because they are engaged in interesting and fun projects.

3. Extend your classroom to the school and community
through your SHA activities.

4. Link your chapter with others across the USA for shared
activities.

5. Students have pride in the projects and in their
membership.

6. Students look forward to the study of Spanish in high
school and beyond.

7. Receive the SHA newsletter: TODOS UNIDOS.

8. Certificates to reward achievement:

Regular membership certificate
Honor membership certificate
Certificate of service
Certificate of excellence
Premio de Amistad

9. Order seals, t-shirts, key chains, and sweat shirts for your members.

10. Participate in SHA contests for activity of the year.

1.    Banners reading “Viva el español” were made for school cafeteria.
2.    The three “Reyes Magos”, played by members of a chapter, delivered gifts to teachers on January 6.
3.    Chapter members re-enacted the Posadas for the school at Christmas.
4.    A chapter “adopted” an orphanage in Mexico.
5.    A pen pal program was started with a school in Madrid.
6.    One chapter had a program on the origins of chewing gum, complete with a gum making session.
7.    Another chapter had a presentation on the language of the Spanish fan, after which each student received a mini Spanish fan.
8.    A chapter provided assistance at a 5K run.
9.    One chapter created the “Sombrero Express”, a rolling store which sells school supplies, worry dolls, realia, and of course, sombreros.
10.  Members painted huge murals on the school walls.
11.   Chapter members volunteered at a local festival.
12.  A chapter hosted a trivia contest for the school.
13.  Members decorated bulletin boards for teachers during National Hispanic month.
14.    Many chapters planned restaurant outings for members.
15.    Several chapters made chapter scrapbooks.
16.    Members competed in state poster contests.
17.    Chapter members made Christmas cards in Spanish.
18.    One chapter filled a piñata and raffled it to raise money for charity.
19.    Chapter members read stories in Spanish to elementary students.
20.    One chapter collected over 3000 books to donate to a children’s hospital.
21.    A chapter planned a “Family Fun Night”, with students demonstrating Hispanic foods, music, and customs.
22.    Members hosted a dinner for teachers.
23.    One chapter made homemade churros and sold them.
24.    Several chapters exchanged letters and videos with other chapters.
25.    One chapter held a scavenger hunt meeting.
26.    One chapter sends members out whenever there is a teacher who has a birthday.  Members put a sombrero on the teacher and give a “mariachi serenade”, singing happy birthday in Spanish.
27.    A chapter arranged to have dinner at the home of a member’s grandmother, who shared her Hispanic culture and food with them.
28.    One chapter works with a prison ministry.
29.    A chapter visited a Mexican store and bought authentic goodies.
30.    Many chapters seek out interesting Hispanic people in the community and invite them to speak at a meeting.

1. Select an official activity that your SHA Chapter has completed during the 2007-2008 school year.

2. Select ONE appropriate area in which to compete (see below).

3. Document your efforts. Compile you entry in notebook or scrapbook form with descriptions, photos, newspaper clippings, statements from members, teachers, administrators, and parents. Include anything you like that will show evidence of your efforts.

4. Complete the following form:

NAME OF CHAPTER_________________________________

NAME OF SPONSOR_________________________________
SPONSOR’S E-MAIL ADDRESS:____________________________

NAME & ADDRESS OF SCHOOL __________________________
__________________________
__________________________
SCHOOL PHONE NUMBER __________________________

CIRCLE THE AREA IN WHICH YOU ARE PLACING THIS ENTRY:

AMBASSADORSHIP
SERVICE TO SCHOOL
SERVICE TO COMMUNITY

I am a current member of the AATSP and the sponsor of this chapter. I certify that this activity is the work of the above chapter and submit it for judging.
_________________
(Signature of chapter sponsor)

5. Forms and entries must be RECEIVED no later than May 5, 2009. Winners will be notified by phone or e-mail by May 31, 2009. Prizes will be awarded as soon as possible after judging.

SEND COMPLETED ENTRY AND FORM TO:

SHA NATIONAL OFFICE
ATTENTION: PAMELA S. WINK
P.O. BOX 4128
FRANKFORT, KY 40604-4128

Now it’s your turn! Get on and post photos of your inductions, best SHA activities, suggestions, and good times. Let’s hear from you. HAVE A GREAT 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR!

Pamela S. Wink
SHA National Director