Consistent and clear communications is the key to a successful chapter. It is important that you communicate often and use various formats to communicate to your members so they stay informed and involved. It is also important that others at your school and in your community recognize the efforts of your chapter. This page provides resources to assist you in your communications efforts.
ASDA Logo: Download zip files of the ASDA logo in a high resolution (print) or low resolution (web) version. The ASDA logo may be incorporated into your chapter's logo; however, the logo cannot be modified and the ASDA letters should be black or blue (PMS 541).
Chapter Leader Discussion Forum: Join our listserv just for chapter and national ASDA leaders to receive important updates from the national office and to share ideas with other chapter leaders. To join, email Danielle Bauer.
Chapter Communications Ideas: We have gathered unique ideas from our chapters on chapter communications, including newsletter topics and authors, website content and design, social media, and traditional means such as posters and PowerPoint slides. We have compiled these ideas into a user-friendly list that your chapter can browse to find ideas that work at your school.
Chapter Websites: A website can serve as your chapter's best resource for up-to-date information. Click on the websites below to view some of our best chapter websites. To get started, you can go to www.freewebsitetemplates.com or www.wix.com to download web site templates for free.
- Los Angeles - 2011 Journalism Award for Outstanding Website
- Kentucky - 2011 Journalism Award for Outstanding Website Content
- Columbia - 2011 Journalism Award for Outstanding Website Design
- Pittsburgh Chapter - 2010 Journalism Award for Outstanding Website
- Minnesota Chapter - 2010 Journalism Award for Outstanding Website Content
- Louisville Chapter - 2010 Journalism Award for Outstanding Website Design
Chapter Newsletters: Click below to view the PDFs of all chapter newsletters that submitted electronic applications for the ASDA Journalism Awards. The ASDA Editorial Board has also developed editorial guidelines and tips to assist you in getting your newsletter started.
ASDA Banner: ASDA created a template to be used to create a chapter banner. Chapters can send us their chapter name and logo and we will send you a file to be sent to a local printer. Email your files to Danielle Bauer, Chapter Relations Manager.