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Dear SIFE team members:For more than 10 years, Unilever has been a proud supporter o SIFE. We believe strongly in the impactthe organization continues to have in local communities and are proud o the accomplishments o yourpeers around the world.
As a company, Unilevers mission is to add Vitality to lie. We meet everyday needs or nutrition, hygieneand personal care with brands that help people look good, eel good and get more out o lie.
Over 160 million times a day, someone somewhere in the world reaches or a Unilever product. Wegenerate over $55 billion turnover worldwide and nearly $11 billion in the U.S. with recognized brandssuch as Axe, Lux, Rexona, Ponds, Omo, Ben & Jerrys, Bertolli, Becel, Breyers, Degree, Dove, Hellmanns,Lipton, Knorr, Skippy and Vaseline.
Look in your kitchen and on your bathroom shelvesyoull see us there!
Unilever has around 170,000 employees in over 100 countries around the world and we are committed togiving back to the communities and environments where we live and work. Through our partnerships withlocal governments and organizations we play an active role in society by making vital contributions thathelp improve daily living and strengthen local communities.
You and your SIFE teams share a similar mission, as you take what you are learning and use thisknowledge to help others build confdence, enhance productivity and achieve their goals. Whether you workwith small business owners or grade school children, you are truly making an incredible impact and arehelping to create a better world or uture generations.
As you begin to organize your SIFE teams, develop educational projects and present the results incompetition, remember that you are developing invaluable teamwork, leadership, and communication skillswhich will set you apart and provide you with outstanding experiences you can apply in the uture.
On behal o Unilever, I want to wish you the best o luck with both your academic pursuits and your SIFEprogram activities. We look orward to seeing you at upcoming SIFE events and competitions.
Sincerely,
Art DrogueSenior Vice President, Americas Customer Development
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Table o Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Overall Competition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Topic Competitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Honors, Awards & Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
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August
29 Walgreens SIFE Team Training Conerence
a Hosted by Missouri State University - Springield, MO
September
12 Walgreens SIFE Team Training Conerence
Hosted by Syracuse University - Syracuse, NYHosted by University o Saint Thomas - St. Paul, MN
Hosted by Johnson County Community College - Overland Park, KS
19 Walgreens SIFE Team Training Conerence
Hosted by University o North Carolina at Charlotte - Charlotte, NC
Hosted by University o Texas at Dallas - Richardson, TX
26 Walgreens SIFE Team Training Conerence
Hosted by Kennesaw State University - Kennesaw, GA
Hosted by Metropolitan College o New York - New York, NY
October
4-6 SIFE World Cup 2009 (Berlin)
3 Walgreens SIFE Team Training Conerence
Hosted by the University o South Florida - Tampa, FL
Hosted by Seattle University - Seattle, WA
Hosted by Northwest Arkansas Community College - Bentonville, AR
10 Walgreens SIFE Team Training Conerence
Hosted by Bowie State University - Bowie, MD
Hosted by Cincinnati State Technical & Community College - Cincinnati, OH
17 Walgreens SIFE Team Training Conerence
Hosted by Texas A&M University - College Station, TX
Hosted by Robert Morris University - Chicago, IL
Hosted by San Diego State Univerity - San Diego, CA
January
11 The SIFE Emerging Leader Award Entr y Deadline
25 SIFE USA Regional Competition Application Deadline
February
1 Honors, Awards and Scholarships Entries Deadline
8 Topic Competition Entries Deadline
22 SIFE USA Regional Competition Registration Deadline
March
8 Jack Shewmaker SIFE Spirit Award Entry Deadline
SIFE USA Regional Competitions (continued in April) - Please see pg. 12
April
SIFE USA Regional Competitions
12 SIFE USA National Exposition Registration Deadline
May
11-13 SIFE USA National Exposition (Minneapolis, MN)
August
2 SIFE Service Leadership Award Applications Deadline
2009-2010 Program Calendar
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The SIFE Program
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The Competition Process
The Overall CompetitionThe SIFE Overall Competition provides SIFE teams with the
opportunity to compete against each other and ultimately
determine which team had the most impact improving the quality
o lie and standard o living or members o its community
through educating others about the six SIFE educational topics:
Market Economics, Success Skills, Entrepreneurship, Financial
Literacy, Environmental Sustainability and Business Ethics.
The competitive ormat consists o a written annual report and a
live audio-visual presentation, which the teams present to a panel
o entrepreneurs and executives serving as judges. At the United
States competitions, teams are divided into leagues based on their
perormance in the previous years competition. First year rookie
teams are then evenly distributed among the leagues.
The competition process begins with the SIFE USA Regional
Competitions. Every SIFE team must be approved by SIFE World
Headquarters to compete at a Regional Competition. Regional
Champions then advance to the SIFE USA National Exposition.
The Topic CompetitionsIn addition to being evaluated on the quality o their overall
program, SIFE teams have the opportunity or recognition in each o
the six speciic educational topics.
Active SIFE teams will have the opportunity to submit an online
report describing the educational project they created to meet
each o the six SIFE educational topics.
These entries will be judged prior to the SIFE USA Regional
Competitions. Twenty inalists will be named and the top three
entries in each Topic Competition will receive urther awards and
recognition at the SIFE USA National Exposition.
Complete competition details can be ound in the Topic
Competition section o this guide on pages 22-28.
Honors, Awards and ScholarshipsNo SIFE team exists on its own. Each successul SIFE
team can count a long list o individuals who have contributed
time, energy and creativity on its behal. SIFE USA has
established several special honors and awards to provide teams
with the opportunity to earn national recognition or theirstrongest supporters.
Each honor and award has its own entry ormat. All submissions are
reviewed and winners are selected by a panel o judges. Complete
details o these honors and awards can be ound in the Honors,
Awards and Scholarships section o this guide, pages 29-40.
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Overall Competition Judging Criteria
Total 140 points
MaximumPoint Value
How eectively did the SIFE team measure and demonstrate that itcreated economic opportunity by helping others:
1. Understand how a market based economic system operates?
2. Acquire the education and skills training needed to succeed in a dynamic,
competitive global economy?
3. Learn how to succeed as an entrepreneur and/or improve an existing
business?
4. Develop the personal inancial management skills necessary to achieve
inancial independence?
5. Make environmentally sustainable personal and business decisions?
6. Understand that the long-term success and prosperity o a market
economy, businesses and individuals are dependent on ethical business
practices?
7. How successully did the team develop and execute a strategyto ensure the long-term sustainability o their team andeducational programs?
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Competition Format & Rules
Written ReportEach competing team is required to create a written (typed) annual
report o its overall program. Annual reports are limited to thedimensions noted below and can be bound or olded in any manner:
1. Four single sheets o 8 1/2 X 11 paper with print only on one
side o each sheet.
2. Two single sheets o 8 1/2 X 11 paper with print on both sides
o each sheet.
3. One sheet o 11 X 17 paper with print on both sides and olded.
I a team uses a cover or back page, it will count as one o
those pages. Teams should not use olders, report covers, etc. in
conjunction with their annual reports. Teams should utilize standard
binding methods (staples, spiral, wire, etc.) when assembling annual
reports. For examples o annual reports, please visit the Team
Resources section o the SIFE website.
Annual reports are distributed to the judges during the set-up
period as outlined below. Teams will be notiied in advance as to
the number o annual reports they are required to bring to Regional
and National Competitions. Active SIFE teams that do not compete
at a 2010 SIFE USA Regional Competition should submit a text
only annual report and team data sheet by May 3, 2010. Failure to
submit these reports will result in the team being suspended as o
September 1, 2010.
Project Veriication FormEvery team must submit a completed Project Veriication Form in
order to compete at a SIFE USA Regional and National Competition.
This orm must be signed by the teams Sam Walton Fellow, one
student and one other administrator (dean, department chair
or institution president). I a teams aculty advisor is also an
administrator, the orm must be signed by another administrator.
The Project Veriication Form serves as an internal audit o projects
and activities at all levels o SIFE competition: regional, national,
and at the SIFE World Cup and must be re-submitted at each level
o competition. Failure to submit this orm will result in a team not
being eligible to compete.
Team Data SheetThis report provides key inormation on the team and its programs/
activities in the SIFE program year. Although the inormation
submitted is used by SIFE World Headquarters and will not be
shared with judges at any competitive event, it must be completed
and submitted online by each SIFE team prior to competing at a
regional competition.
ViolationsI a team does not submit any o its mandatory reports, it will be
subject to the ollowing process and penalty:1. The team will have an opportunity to continue and compete so
long as it rectiies the problem prior to making its presentation
time (i.e., secure appropriate signatures on the Project Veriication
Form, complete the Team Data Sheet, etc.).
2. I the issue is not rectiied, the team will be permitted to
participate in the event and showcase its presentation to the
judges; however, it will not be scored nor will the team qualiy or
any awards.
Live PresentationEach competing team will have a 37 minute time block or
its live presentation. The League Coordinator will keep the oicial
time. Ater the League Coordinator ormally introduces the Sam
Walton Fellow and team, the time will be precisely divided
as ollows:
1. Set-up: 7 Minutes
The team will have a maximum o seven minutes to distribute
written annual reports or judges to review prior to its presentation
and to set-up presentation equipment (boot computers, power
up projectors, check lighting and sound, etc.). Once the team
has tested the equipment, projector lenses must be covered. No
images or text are allowed to be projected and no music or sound
eects are allowed to be generated or the remainder o the set-up
period. I a team violates this rule, the ollowing penalty applies:
Penalty - The League Coordinator will instruct the team to turn o
the audio and/or block the visual until the appropriate time.
2. Live Presentation: 24 Minutes
The team will have a maximum o 24 minutes to give its live
audio-visual presentation.
3. Judges Question and Answer Period: 5 Minutes
There will be a mandatory ive minute question and answer
session or the judges. During this time, projector lenses must
be covered, no images or text may be displayed and no music
or sound eects may be generated. Please note that any timeremaining rom the 24 minute live presentation will be added to
the mandatory question and answer session.
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orm that must be submitted to the League Coordinator prior to
competing. A sample o the orm can be ound in the appendix.
ViolationI a team presents or displays items that have not been screened
and pre-approved, it will be automatically disqualiied rom the
competition.
Regional Competition Applicationand Registration ProcessAll SIFE teams must complete a Regional Competition Application
and receive approval rom SIFE to be eligible to compete at a
Regional Competition. The Regional Competition Application is
due online to SIFE by January 25, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. CST.
I your SIFE team is approved to compete, Regional Competition
online registration is required. The deadline or eligible SIFE
teams to register online is February 22, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. CST.
Please reer to the appendix or more inormation on the Regional
Competition Application and Registration process.
Non-Competing Active SIFE Team RequirementSIFE wants to know what each team is accomplishing under the
SIFE brand. Active SIFE teams that do not compete at a 2010
SIFE USA Regional Competition are required to submit a text only
annual report (via email is ine) and a Team Data Sheet (online)
by May 3, 2010. Failure to submit these reports will result in the
team being suspended as o September 1, 2010.
Competition Format & Rules
4. Exit: 1 Minute
The team will have one minute to return the presentation area to
the original set-up and exit the room.
SIFE presentation time blocks are uniorm globally; however,
the only exception applies to the Final Round o competition at
the SIFE World Cup and at any SIFE National Competition that
has a Final Round level. For these segments, there will be no
timed set-up period. Final Round competing teams will be given
a reasonable amount o time to set-up and test their audio/visual
equipment and will receive assistance rom SIFEs technical/
production crew, especially where some o the equipment being
used is provided by SIFE. Ater these have been successully
tested, the team will be introduced and then give seven-minutes
to distribute its Annual Reports to the judges. The remainingsegments o the Live presentation or the Final Round will
align with the time block outlined above. Teams are strongly
encouraged to have their presentation on a jump drive or CD as
back-up in case data transer becomes necessary.
Anyone, including aculty, may assist the team with the set-up or
operation o audio-visual equipment, however, only student team
members may participate in the presentation or take questions
rom the judges.
No team may set up any equipment in the presentation room
beore being ormally introduced. All equipment must be sel-
powered or use electrical outlets inside the competition room.
Team BiographyNo documentation, materials, gits or other handouts may be
given to any judges with the exceptions o the teams annual
report and a list o team members, with a brie biography o each
team member or possible recruiting purposes. These Team Bios
may not exceed ive pages (ront and back) and are subject to
the same dimensions as the annual report. Team Bios may not be
placed inside the Annual Reports and must be distributed to the
judges as a separate document.
Additional Materials and Pre-ScreeningTeams are permitted to showcase project-related materials to
judges so long as they are not considered oensive or would cause
any sort o controversy. These materials/props will be screened
and pre-approved at registration by SIFE Sta on the day o the
competition. Each team that has been approved to showcase
project related materials will be provided with an approval
Live Presentation Time Breakdown: 7 - Minute Set-Up Period
24- Minute Live Presentation
5 - Minute Question/Answer Session
1 - Minute Exit
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Competition Format & Rules
Equipment FailureI a teams presentation equipment ceases to operate because o
a power ailure in the competition acility, the competition will behalted until the problem is corrected. I the electronic equipment
the team brings into the competition room ails, the time will
continue to count down rom the presentation time block.
Competition Room AccessCompetition rooms are open to all registered attendees. SIFE
teams and visitors are invited to watch other teams present, but
they are asked to enter and leave rooms only during the set-up
period. Audience members, with the exception o media and SIFE
sta, are not permitted to exit the room during the Question and
Answer period. The area behind the judges is considered public
domain. Doors to the competition room must remain unlocked and
clear at all times to provide access to SIFE World Headquarters
sta. Penalty or violating this rule is automatic disqualiication.
Video/Copying PolicyBy competing at any SIFE sponsored competition, each team grants
SIFE World Headquarters the right and permission to document
and publicize or otherwise utilize its annual report, audio-visual
presentation and outreach projects or illustration, advertising,
training or any other lawul purpose.
SIFE teams may record the presentations o other teams at SIFE
competitions under the ollowing conditions:
1. No lights are to interere with or inhibit the presenting team.
2. The team videotaping should be courteous and cause the
least amount o distraction possible to the presenting team,
including no rewinding or ast orwarding o tapes or making
any other distracting noises during the presentation.
3. Set-up must be behind judge and audience seating.
4. No video ootages and photos taken at SIFE events should
be used inappropriately. Teams may treat these as resources
so long as they are used with respect or the people being
videotaped and photographed.
By attending SIFE events, attendees consent and grant SIFE the right to ilm,
video, record, or photograph him/her during the course o the event. Attendees grant
permission to SIFE and its agents, employees and ailiated organizations, to use
the media taken o me or use in SIFE publications such as recruiting brochures,
newsletters, and magazines, and to use such media in electronic versions on web
sites or other electronic orm or media, and to oer them or use or distribution in
other non-SIFE publications, electronic or otherwise, without notiying me. Attendees
hereby waive any right to inspect or approve the inished photographs or printed or
electronic matter that may be used in conjunction with them now or in the uture,
whether that use is known to me or unknown, and attendees waive any right to
royalties or other compensation arising rom or related to the use o the media.
Student Registration RequirementAny student who attends a SIFE USA competition at any level
must be a registered SIFE student through the online registrationprocess ound at www.sie.org. To view a current list o SIFE team
members or your institution please reer to the Team and Alumni
Roster page o the website.
Reporting ActivityAll SIFE teams must distinguish activities and results completed
during the current year and cumulative. SIFE teams must clearly
deine their role in projects done in cooperation with their school
or other groups including speciic duties they did versus what
their partners did. Procedures or documenting team activity are
explained in detail in the appendix o this document. The same
rules that apply or the Team Data Sheet should be ollowed when
reporting activity in all SIFE competitive events.
Room Set-UpSIFE will provide the ollowing equipment in each presentation
room:
1. One eight oot or larger screen2. One extension cord
SIFE does not provide other equipment o any kind, such as
computers, slide projectors, monitors, TVs, DVD players, carts,
tables, etc. It is the sole responsibility o each team to secure the
use o any other equipment.
Presentation rooms will be locked the evening beore the
competition. There is no practice time in competition rooms.
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Competition Schedule2010 SIFE Regional Dates and Locations
Monday, March 15 Tuesday, March 16 Wednesday, March 17 Thursday, March 18 Friday, March 19
Orange CountyHilton Orange County Costa
Mesa3050 Bristol StreetCosta Mesa, CA 92626Phone 714-540-7000Fax 714-540-9176Rate $119 S/D/T/Q
Monday, March 22 Tuesday, March 23 Wednesday, March 24 Thursday, March 25 Friday, March 26
MinneapolisHilton Minneapolis1001 Marquette AvenueMinneapolis, MN 55403Phone (612) 376-1000Fax (612) 397-4875Rate $139 S/D/T/Q
PhiladelphiaEvent: PennsylvaniaConvention Center1101 Arch StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19107
Hotel: Marriott Downtown1201 Market StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19107Phone (215) 625-2900Fax (215) 625-6000Rate $139 S/D/T/Q
RogersEmbassy Suites Hotel3303 Pinnacle Hills Pkwy.Rogers, AR 72758Phone (479) 254-8400Fax (479) 845-2001Rate $129 S/D/T/Q
New YorkHilton New York1335 Avenue o theAmericasNew York, NY 10019Phone 212-586-7000Fax 212-315-1374
Rate $209 S/D/T/Q
Monday, March 29 Tuesday, March 30 Wednesday, March 31 Thursday, April 1 Friday, April 2
CharlotteThe Westin Charlotte601 South College StreetCharlotte, NC 28202Phone (704) 375-2600Fax (704) 375-2623Rate $189 S/D/T/Q
DallasHilton Anatole Hotel2201 Stemmons FreewayDallas, TX 75207Phone 214-748-1200Fax 214-761-7520Rate $129 S/D/T/Q
Monday, April 5 Tuesday, April 6 Wednesday, April 7 Thursday, April 8 Friday, April 9
AtlantaMarriott Marquis265 Peachtree Center Ave.Atlanta, GA 30303Phone (404) 521-0000Fax (404) 586-6299
Rate $119 S/D/T/Q
San FranciscoWestin Market Street50 Third StreetSan Francisco, CA 94103Phone 415-974-6400Fax 415-543-8268Rate $129 S/D/T/Q
ChicagoHyatt Regency OHare9300 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.Rosemont, IL 60018Phone (847) 696-1234Fax (847) 698-0139
Rate $120 S/D/T/Q
Save the Dates2010 SIFE USA National Exposition May 11-13, 2010- Minneapolis, MN
2010 SIFE World Cup October 10-12, 2010 - Los Angeles, CA
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Competition Format & Rules
Media PolicyThe oicial SIFE photographer, videographer and members
o the mass media approved by SIFE have ull access to allpresentation rooms at any time. This includes the use o lights
and necessary equipment. All teams should be prepared or
the possibility o members o the mass media taping or taking
pictures o their presentations. Penalty or violating this rule is
automatic disqualiication.
MisbehaviorMisbehavior is unacceptable because it deames the proile o a
SIFE student and as a result, the SIFE organization. The SIFE
National Oice reserves the right to determine what unacceptable
behavior is, but it should be noted that this includes, but is not
limited to: use o oul language, physical battery, intoxication,
harassment, deaming other teams/judges/attendees/hotel sta,
tampering with and/or destruction o venue or SIFE property,
etc. The student and/or team involved in such negative activities
may be disqualiied/suspended/expelled rom participation at the
particular event or the overall SIFE program. The SIFE National
Oice will determine the speciic penalty rom each action on
a case by case basis and an oicial letter may be sent to the
institutional administrator(s), notiying them o the incident and
requesting their assistance in ensuring that it does not reoccur.
ObserversUpon approval rom SIFE USA, non-competing SIFE teams are
invited to attend any SIFE Regional Competition, SIFE National
Competition and the SIFE World Cup as observers. Registration
is required. Please contact your Campus Program Manager or
the SIFE USA Campus Programs Department or inormation on
how to register.
Understanding the Judging ProcessSIFE believes that the more knowledge teams have o their points
o evaluation and the scoring process, the better-prepared and
successul they can be. In an eort to provide insight on this, the
ollowing illustrates an outline o SIFEs judging process at allcompetitions:
1. Judges are taken through an in-depth orientation process,
at which they are introduced to SIFEs overall program and
trained on how to best evaluate the competing teams.
2. Each judge takes the Judges Oath, committing to providing
air and quality assessments o the teams overall programs
(see page 26 o the 2009-2010 SIFE Team Handbook or acopy o the Judges Oath).
3. During each presentation, judges will assess the quality
and sustainability o the SIFE teams initiatives, using the
Individual Team Evaluation (ITE) Sheet to take notes and
assign scores (see page 27-28 o the 2009-2010 SIFE Team
Handbook or a sample o the ITE Sheet).
4. One or more veteran judges will be appointed as a League
Coordinator and will serve as the acilitator o the room,
ensuring that the team presentations begin on time and that
all judges are on-track and have been present or all the
presentations (in order or their votes to count during the
scoring process).5. At the conclusion o the last presentation, judges then
participate in the scoring process, at which time they use
their notes on the ITE Sheet, as well as inormation learnt
through team annual reports and presentations, to vote on how
eectively the teams measured and demonstrated that they
created economic opportunity by helping others through the
topics o: Market Economics, Success Skills, Entrepreneurship,
Financial Literacy, Environmental Sustainability, and Business
Ethics. They also evaluate teams on how successully they
developed and executed a strategy to ensure the long-term
sustainability o their team and educational programs. Each o
these 7 criterion is worth 20 points, or a total possible score
o 140. Note: ITE Sheets will be returned to teams within 2
weeks of a competition.
Important NotesThe scoring process is a closed session - open only to judges and
led by the trained League Coordinator and/or SIFE sta member.
Judges are not permitted to consult with one another or inluence
the votes o others. Neither are they permitted to hold discussions
or consult with SIFE sta. Although teams will be assessed and
scored on their programs and not presentations, SIFE does permit
judges to oer eedback on annual reports and audio/visual
presentations. However, no point value is awarded or the latter.
All voting results are reviewed and veriied by SIFE sta who use
an oicial scoring process and Score Veriication Sheet provided
by SIFE World Headquarters.
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SIFE USA Regional Competitions
5 - 6 Teams Per League = 2 SIFE Regional Champions Per League
League BTeam #1
Team #2 League B Regional ChampionTeam #3
Team #4 League B Regional ChampionTeam #5
Team #6
7 Teams Per League = 3 SIFE Regional Champions Per League
League C
Team #1
Team #2 League C Regional ChampionTeam #3
Team #4 League C Regional ChampionTeam #5
Team #6 League C Regional ChampionTeam #7
Awards & Prize MoneyOverall Competition
Regional Champion Award (one or two per league)
1st Runner-up (one per league)2nd Runner-up (one per league)
Rookie o the Year (one per league when applicable)
Teams or individuals that receive prize money rom SIFE USA
are required to submit a completed W-9 orm beore payment o
the prize money may be distributed. Please see page 47 in the
appendix or more inormation.
$1,000 & Trophy
TrophyTrophy
Trophy
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SIFE USA Regional Competition Formal Complaint Process
SIFE wishes to uphold the integrity and transparency o every SIFE
competition. I you eel that a competition rule has been violated
by another SIFE team or that your SIFE team was treated unairly,please report the violation to the most senior member o the SIFE
USA Sta immediately so that the issue can be addressed with the
participants and/or individuals witness to the violation.
On-site Complaint Filing Process:Contact the Regional Vice President, SIFE USA Programs to report
the violation. In the event the Regional Vice President, SIFE USA
Programs is not on site, contact the most senior member o the
SIFE USA Sta in attendance.
On-site Complaint Handling Process:
Complaints submitted on-site will be reviewed by the RegionalVice President, SIFE USA Programs or the most senior member o
the SIFE USA Sta on site in consultation with the Regional Vice
President, SIFE USA Programs.
Upon review o the complaint, i the violation can be resolved in a
timely matter at the Regional Competition, the individual(s) iling
the on-site complaint will receive a verbal ruling by the Regional
Vice President, SIFE USA Programs or the most senior member o
the SIFE USA Sta in attendance at the event.
I the violation can not be resolved in a timely matter at the
Regional Competition, or i you disagree with the outcome o the
immediate addressing o the suspected violation, you and/or your
SIFE team may appeal the decision to the SIFE Rules Committee.
All appeals must be submitted within 30 days o the suspected
violation.
Formal Complaint Filing Process:I you or your SIFE team did not learn o the suspected violation
in a way which allowed or the issue to be immediately addressed,you and/or your SIFE team may ile a ormal written complaint. All
complaints must be submitted within 30 days o the suspected
violation.
Submit an oicial letter o complaint detailing the violation to:
Bernard J. Milano
Chairman-SIFE Rules Committee
c/o KPMG Foundation
3 Chestnut Ridge Road
Montvale, N.J. 07645
or via email to [email protected]
Complaint must include ull name and contact inormation o the
individual(s) iling the ormal complaint and name o the college/
university at which the individual is an active student, aculty
advisor or administrator. Anonymous complaints will be disregarded
Formal Complaint Handling Process:1. Upon receipt o a ormal complaint, the iling individual(s) will
receive written conirmation o the complaint being received
within 30 days o receipt.
2. Formal appeals will be reviewed by the SIFE Rules Committee
which is a sub committee o the SIFE Executive Committee with
written indings being submitted to the iling individual(s) within
30 days o the receipt o the appeal. Decisions o the SIFE
Rules Committee are inal.
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SIFE USA National Exposition
Dates & LocationMay 11-13, 2010 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in
Minneapolis, MN.
ExpensesAll expenses, with the exception o any meals provided by SIFE,
are the responsibility o the individual SIFE team. Teams should
inquire with the hotels in Minneapolis as to their rules regarding
tax exemption or non-proit institutions.
Competition Pairing ProcessThe teams are placed into competition groups using a
computerized pairing process. This program takes into account
each teams competition perormance rom the previous year. First
year rookie teams will be evenly distributed among the leagues.
The computer program will randomly assign presentation times.
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LeaguesThe number o leagues in the opening round o competition is dependent upon the number o Regional Champions named in the current
competition year.
Opening Round
Maximum of 10 teams per
league. One team from each
league advances to next round.
League #1
League #2
League #3
League #4
League #5
League #6
League #7
League #8
League #9
League #10
League #11
League #12
League #13
League #14
League #15
League #16
League #17League #18
League #19
League #20
Semi-Final Round
Five teams per league.
One team from each league
advances to next round.
Semi-Final League #1
Semi-Final League #2
Semi-Final League #3
Semi-Final League #4
Final Round
Four teams
Final Round League
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SIFE USA National Championship Awards
Final Round SIFE USA National Champion $5,000SIFE USA 1st Runner-up $4,000
SIFE USA 2nd Runner-up $3,500SIFE USA 3rd Runner-up $3,000
Semi-Final Round SIFE USA 1st Runner-up Awards (4) $2,000SIFE USA 2nd Runner-up Awards (4) $1,500
SIFE USA 3rd Runner-up Awards (4) $1,500
SIFE USA 4th Runner-up Awards (4) $1,500
Opening Round SIFE USA 1st Runner-up Awards (20) $1,000SIFE USA 2nd Runner-up Awards (20) $ 750
SIFE USA Rookie o the Year Awards (up to 20) N/A
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SIFE USA National Exposition Complaint Process
SIFE wishes to uphold the integrity and transparency o every
SIFE competition. I you eel that a competition rule has been
violated by another SIFE team or that your SIFE team was treatedunairly, please report the violation to the most senior member
o the SIFE USA Sta immediately so that the issue can be
addressed with the participants and/or individuals witness to
the violation.
On-site Complaint Filing Process:Contact the most senior member o the SIFE USA Sta in
attendance at the event to report the violation.
On-site Complaint Handling Process:1. Complaints submitted on-site will be reviewed by the
SIFE Rules Committee.2. Upon review o the complaint, i the violation can
be resolved in a timely matter at the National
Exposition, the individual(s) iling the on-site complaint
will receive a verbal ruling by the SIFE Rules Committee.
3. The decision o the SIFE Rules Committee is inal.
Formal Complaint Filing ProcessI you or your SIFE team did not learn o the suspected violation
in a way which allowed or the issue to be immediately addressed,you and/or your SIFE team may ile a ormal written complaint. All
complaints must be submitted within 30 days o the suspected
violation.
Submit an oicial letter o complaint detailing the violation to:
Bernard J. Milano
Chairman-SIFE Rules Committee
c/o KPMG Foundation
3 Chestnut Ridge Road
Montvale, N.J. 07645
or via email to [email protected]
Complaint must include ull name and contact inormation o
the individual(s) iling the ormal complaint and name o the
college/university at which the individual is an active student,
aculty advisor or administrator. Anonymous complaints will be
disregarded.
Formal Complaint Handling Process:1. Upon receipt o a ormal complaint, the iling individual(s) will
receive written conirmation o the complaint being received
within 30 days o receipt.
2. Formal appeals will be reviewed by the SIFE Rules Committee
which is a sub committee o the SIFE Executive Committee
with written indings being submitted to the iling individual(s)
within 30 days o the receipt o the appeal. Decisions o the
SIFE Rules Committee are inal.
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SIFE World Cup
The National Champion rom the United States will be invited to
compete against the other SIFE National Champion teams rom
around the world or the title o SIFE World Cup Champion. The
competition allows teams to share best practice examples rom
across the globe and ultimately determine who is doing the best
job creating economic opportunity.
The event is a spectacular exhibit that highlights the rich diversity
o languages, cultures, and ethnicities represented within SIFE
and gives all in attendance a unique opportunity or cultural
exchange and understanding.
All SIFE teams may observe with prior approval rom SIFE World
Headquarters. Registration is required.
Date & LocationSIFE World Cup 2009
October 4-6, 2009
Berlin, Germany
SIFE World Cup 2010
October 10-12, 2010
Los Angeles, CA
ExpensesAll expenses, with the exception o any meals provided to the
competing teams, are the responsibility o the individual SIFE team.
RegistrationTo register or the SIFE World Cup contact the SIFE USA Campus
Programs Department.
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Topic Competitions
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Market Economics Competition
Judging CriteriaHow eectively did the SIFE team measure and demonstrate that
it created economic opportunity by helping others understand howa market based economic system operates?
Each team will be evaluated on the ollowing (1100 character
limit per question):
1. Needs Analysis
a. Describe the need that was addressed by your project.
b. Describe who your target audience was.
c. Describe why you chose to ocus on this need.
2. Project Analysis
a. Describe the project your team created and implemented
to address the above need.
b. Describe why this project best it the needs o the target
audience.
3. Success Analysis
a. Describe the way in which your team measured the
success o the project.
b. Describe why your team chose the measurement tool(s)
used or the project.
c. Outline the results o the project based on the
measurement tool(s) used.
Time Frame or ProjectThe project submitted or this Topic Competition may be
completed any time during the academic year.
EligibilityAll active SIFE teams are eligible to enter and must compete at a
2010 SIFE USA Regional Competition to win. Failure to compete
will result in oreiture o the award and prize money.
How to EnterTeams entering the Market Economics Competition are required
to submit an online entry orm describing the educational projectconducted that met this criteria.
Online entries will be judged prior to the SIFE USA Regional
Competitions by a group o representatives rom SIFE Partner
Companies. Finalists will be announced at the SIFE USA Regional
Competitions. The top three teams will be recognized during the
SIFE USA National Exposition.
Awards*National First Place: $3,000 & Trophy
National Second Place: $2,000 & Trophy
National Third Place: $1,000 & Trophy
Finalist (20): $1,000 & Plaque
Non-sponsored competitions will not provide prize money, but trophies will be
awarded. Partially sponsored competitions will award pro-rated prize money, and
trophies will be awarded.
Online Finalist EntryAll entries must be completed by February 8, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
CST. Reports received ater this time will not be considered.
Email veriication will be sent upon receipt o online entries by
the SIFE USA Campus Programs Department. Any team that
completes an online report or this competition but does not
receive this veriication should contact the SIFE USA Campus
Programs Department immediately.
Judging Criteria FulillmentThe project submitted or the Market Economics Topic
Competition also ulills judging criteria #1 in the Overall
Competition.
*As o 9/1/09 a sponsor or the Market Economics Competition has not been
identiied. SIFE is actively working to secure a sponsorship or this competition and
will notiy teams as soon a commitment is received. However, should there still not
be a sponsor at the time the winners are announced then the awards menu will beadjusted to include only trophies and no prize money. I a partial sponsor is named
then the awards menu will be adjusted to include trophies and reduced prize money.
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Robert Hal International Success Skills Competition
Judging CriteriaHow eectively did the SIFE team measure and demonstrate that
it created economic opportunity by helping others acquire the
education and skills training needed to succeed in a dynamic,
competitive global economy?
Each team will be evaluated on the ollowing (1100 character
limit per question):
1. Needs Analysis
a. Describe the need that was addressed by your project.
b. Describe who your target audience was.
c. Describe why you chose to ocus on this need.
2. Project Analysis
a. Describe the project your team created and
implemented to address the above need.
b. Describe why this project best it the needs o the
target audience.
3. Success Analysis
a. Describe the way in which your team measured the
success o the project.
b. Describe why your team chose the measurement
tool(s) used or the project.
c. Outline the results o the project based on the
measurement tool(s) used.
Time Frame or ProjectThe project submitted or this Topic Competition may be
completed any time during the academic year. SIFE encourages
teams to use the name o the sponsoring company when
conducting their project or this topic competition. When
applicable, SIFE teams are encouraged to work in partnership withtheir local Discover and Robert Hal International representatives
in the implementation o their project.
EligibilityAll active SIFE teams are eligible to enter and must compete at a
2010 SIFE USA Regional Competition to win. Failure to compete
will result in oreiture o the award and prize money.
How to EnterTeams entering the Success Skills Competition are required to
submit an online entry orm describing the educational projectconducted that met this criteria.
Online entries will be judged prior to the SIFE USA Regional
Competitions by a group o representatives rom Discover
Financial Services and Robert Hal International. Finalists will
be announced at the SIFE USA Regional Competitions. The top
three teams will be recognized during the SIFE USA National
Exposition.
Awards*National First Place: $3,000 & Trophy
National Second Place: $2,000 & Trophy
National Third Place: $1,000 & Trophy
Finalist (20): $1,000 & Plaque
Non-sponsored competitions will not provide prize money, but trophies will be
awarded. Partially sponsored competitions will award pro-rated prize money, and
trophies will be awarded.
Online Finalist EntryAll entries must be completed by February 8, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
CST. Reports received ater this time will not be considered.
Email veriication will be sent upon receipt o online entries by
the SIFE USA Campus Programs Department. Any team that
completes an online report or this competition but does not
receive this veriication should contact the SIFE USA Campus
Programs Department immediately.
Judging Criteria FulillmentThe project submitted or the Discover Financial Services/Robert
Hal International Success Skills Topic Competition also ulills
judging criteria #2 in the Overall Competition.
*As o 9/1/09 a second co-sponsor or the Success Skills Competition has not been
identiied. SIFE is actively working to secure an additional co-sponsorship so this
competition is ully unded and will notiy teams as soon a commitment is received.
However, should there still not be a second co-sponsor at the time the winners are
announced then the awards menu will be adjusted to include trophies and reduced
prize money amounts.
Co-Sponsor:
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Judging CriteriaHow eectively did the SIFE team measure and demonstrate
that it created economic opportunity by helping others develop
the personal inancial management skills necessary to achieve
inancial independence?
Each team will be evaluated on the ollowing (1100 character
limit per question):
1. Needs Analysis
a. Describe the need that was addressed by your project.
b. Describe who your target audience was.
c. Describe why you chose to ocus on this need.
2. Project Analysis
a. Describe the project your team created and implemented
to address the above need.
b. Describe why this project best it the needs o the target
audience.
3. Success Analysis
a. Describe the way in which your team measured the
success o the project.
b. Describe why your team chose the measurement tool(s)
used or the project.
c. Outline the results o the project based on the
measurement tool(s) used.
Online ResourcesYour MoneyCounts.com is a public access website available or
adults to learn about managing ones inancial resources. The site
presents 14 core areas o inancial inormation in an easy-to-navigate
ormat with articles, interactive examples, handy calculators, and
links to related websites. SIFE teams may want to use the site ininancial education projects or those age 17 and above. SIFE teams
should also visit www.sie.org/hsbcliteracyprogramme or resources
and inormation about teaching inancial literacy. When applicable,
SIFE teams are encouraged to work in partnership with their local
HSBC representative in the implementation o their project.
Time Frame or ProjectThe project submitted or this Topic Competition may be
completed any time during the academic year. SIFE encouragesteams to use the name o the sponsoring company when
conducting their project or this Topic Competition.
EligibilityAll active SIFE teams are eligible to enter and must compete at a
2010 SIFE USA Regional Competition to win. Failure to compete
will result in oreiture o the award and prize money.
How to EnterTeams entering the HSBC Financial Literacy Competition are
required to submit an online entry orm describing the educationa
project conducted that met this criteria.
Online entries will be judged prior to the SIFE USA Regional
Competitions by a group o representatives rom HSBC. Finalists
will be announced at the SIFE USA Regional Competitions. The
top three teams will be recognized during the SIFE USA National
Exposition.
AwardsNational First Place: $3,000 & Trophy
National Second Place: $2,000 & Trophy
National Third Place: $1,000 & Trophy
Finalist (20): $1,000 & Plaque
Non-sponsored competitions will not provide prize money, but trophies will be
awarded. Partially sponsored competitions will award pro-rated prize money, and
trophies will be awarded.
Online Finalist EntryAll entries must be completed by February 8, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
CST. Reports received ater this time will not be considered.
Email veriication will be sent upon receipt o online entries by
the SIFE USA Campus Programs Department. Any team that
completes an online report or this competition but does notreceive this veriication should contact the SIFE USA Campus
Programs Department immediately.
Judging Criteria FulillmentThe project submitted or the HSBC Financial Literacy Topic
Competition also ulills judging criteria #4 in the Overall
Competition.
Sponsored by:
HSBC Financial Literacy Competition
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Judging CriteriaHow eectively did the SIFE team measure and demonstrate that
it created economic opportunity by helping others understand
that the long-term success and prosperity o a market economy,
businesses and individuals are dependent on ethical business
practices?
Each team will be evaluated on the ollowing (1100 character
limit per question):
1. Needs Analysis
a. Describe the need that was addressed by your project.
b. Describe who your target audience was.
c. Describe why you chose to ocus on this need.
2. Project Analysis
a. Describe the project your team created and
implemented to address the above need.
b. Describe why this project best it the needs o the
target audience.
3. Success Analysisa. Describe the way in which your team measured the
success o the project.
b. Describe why your team chose the measurement tool(s)
used or the project.
c. Outline the results o the project based on the
measurement tool(s) used.
Online ResourcesTo help you with your Business Ethics project, the Sealed Air
Corporation is providing teams with reerence inormation, such as
codes o conduct, value statements and leadership models. These
real corporate examples will provide you with insight in to ethicalbest practices that you can apply to your projects. To access the
Sealed Air Corporation resources, please visit www.sealedair.com/sie.
When applicable, SIFE teams are encouraged to work in partnership
with their local Sealed Air representatives in the implementation o
their project.
Time Frame or ProjectThe project submitted or this Topic Competition may be
completed any time during the academic year. When applicable,
SIFE teams are encouraged to work in partnership with their local
Sealed Air representatives in the implementation o their project.
EligibilityAll active SIFE teams are eligible to enter and must compete at a
2010 SIFE USA Regional Competition to win. Failure to competewill result in oreiture o the award and prize money.
How to EnterTeams entering the Campbells/Sealed Air Business Ethics
Competition are required to submit an online entry orm
describing the educational project conducted that met this
criteria.
Online entries will be judged prior to the SIFE USA Regional
Competitions by a group o representatives rom Sealed
Air. Finalists will be announced at the SIFE USA Regional
Competitions. The top three teams will be recognized during the
SIFE USA National Exposition.
Awards*National First Place: $3,000 & Trophy
National Second Place: $2,000 & Trophy
National Third Place: $1,000 & Trophy
Finalist (20): $1,000 & Plaque
Non-sponsored competitions will not provide prize money, but trophies will be
awarded. Partially sponsored competitions will award pro-rated prize money, and
trophies will be awarded.
Online Finalist EntryAll entries must be completed by February 8, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
CST. Reports received ater this time will not be considered.
Email veriication will be sent upon receipt o online entries by
the SIFE USA Campus Programs Department. Any team that
completes an online report or this competition but does not
receive this veriication should contact the SIFE USA Campus
Programs Department immediately.
Judging Criteria Fulillment
The project submitted or the Sealed Air Business Ethics TopicCompetition also ulills judging criteria #6 in the Overall
Competition.
*As o 9/1/09 a second co-sponsor or the Business Ethics Competition has not been
identiied. SIFE is actively working to secure an additional co-sponsorship so this
competition is ully unded and will notiy teams as soon a commitment is received.
However, should there still not be a second co-sponsor at the time the winners are
announced then the awards menu will be adjusted to include trophies and reduced
prize money amounts.
Co-Sponsor:
Sealed Air Business Ethics Competition
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Waste Management Environmental Sustainability Competition
Judging CriteriaHow eectively did the SIFE team measure and demonstrate that
it helped others make environmentally sustainable personal and
business decisions?
Each team will be evaluated on the ollowing (1100 character
limit per question):
1. Needs Analysis
a. Describe the need that was addressed by your project.
b. Describe the person and business that was targeted and/or
helped by your project.
c. Describe why you chose to ocus on this need.
2. Project Analysis
a. Describe the project your team created and
implemented to address the above need.
b. Describe why this project best it the needs o the person
and business.
3. Success Analysis
a. Describe the way in which your team measured thesuccess o the project.
b. Describe why your team chose the measurement tool(s)
used or the project.
c. Outline the results o the project based on the
measurement tool(s) used.
Time Frame or ProjectThe project submitted or this Topic Competition may be
completed any time during the academic year. SIFE encourages
teams to use the name o the sponsoring company when
conducting their project or this Topic Competition. When
applicable, SIFE teams are encouraged to work in partnershipwith their local Waste Management representatives in the
implementation o their project.
EligibilityAll active SIFE teams are eligible to enter and must compete at a
2010 SIFE USA Regional Competition to win. Failure to competewill result in oreiture o the award and prize money.
How to EnterTeams entering the Waste Management Environmental
Sustainability Competition are required to submit an online entry
orm describing the educational project conducted that met this
criteria.
Online entries will be judged prior to the SIFE USA Regional
Competitions by a group o representatives rom Waste
Management. Finalists will be announced at the SIFE USA
Regional Competitions. The top three teams will be recognized
during the SIFE USA National Exposition.
AwardsNational First Place: $3,000 & Trophy
National Second Place: $2,000 & Trophy
National Third Place: $1,000 & Trophy
Finalist (20): $1,000 & Plaque
Non-sponsored competitions will not provide prize money, but trophies will be
awarded. Partially sponsored competitions will award pro-rated prize money, and
trophies will be awarded.
Online Finalist EntryAll entries must be completed by February 8, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
CST. Reports received ater this time will not be considered.
Email veriication will be sent upon receipt o online entries by
the SIFE USA Campus Programs Department. Any team that
completes an online report or this competition but does not
receive this veriication should contact the SIFE USA Campus
Programs Department immediately.
Judging Criteria Fulillment
The project submitted or the Waste Managment EnvironmentalSustainability Topic Competition also ulills judging criteria #5 in
the Overall Competition.
Sponsored by:
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Honors, Awards & Scholarships
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Honors, Awards & Scholarships
Team Award DeadlineJack Shewmaker SIFE Spirit Award March 8, 2010
Faculty HonorJack Kahl Entrepreneurial Leadership Award or the February 1, 2010
Sam M. Walton Free Enterprise Fellows o the Year
Student RecognitionSIFE Service Leadership Award August 2, 2010
Student ScholarshipsJules & Gwen Knapp SIFE Ambassador Scholarship February 1, 2010
Alvin Rohrs Servant Leadership Scholarship February 1, 2010
SIFE Emerging Leader Award January 11, 2010
Robert J. Verdisco Retail Scholarship February 1, 2010
SIFE Student Leader Scholarship in Honor o the SIFE Alumni o the Year February 1, 2010
Community/Institutional Support AwardsAlumnus/Alumna o the Year February 1, 2010
Most Supportive Business Advisory Board Member o the Year February 1, 2010
Most Supportive College/University President o the Year February 1, 2010
Most Supportive Dean or Department Chair o the Year February 1, 2010
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Spirit (n): A particular mood or an
emotional state characterized by vigor
and animation.
PurposeTo recognize the SIFE team that has
demonstrated strong commitment to
bettering the lives o others through their
eorts and has done so with the utmost
passion and enthusiasm or urthering the
mission and vision o their SIFE team and the SIFE organization
as a whole.
Nomination
Submit a two minute video (VHS or DVD in NTSC ormat) showingwhat SIFE Spirit means to your team and demonstrating how
your SIFE team exudes extraordinary SIFE Spirit. Consider the
ollowing questions:
What drives your team to commit to SIFE?
How has SIFE impacted your lie?
Method o JudgingTwo inalist teams and the winning team will be announced at the
SIFE USA National Exposition. The winning team is not eligible toenter or three years ater receiving the award.
RecognitionA trophy and $2,000 will be awarded to the overall winning team
at the SIFE USA National Exposition.
Entry DeadlineAll entries must be received by March 8, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. CST.
All entries should be sent to:
SIFE World Headquarters
ATTN: SIFE USA Campus Programs DepartmentJack Shewmaker SIFE Spirit Award Entry
1959 East Kerr Street
Springield, MO 65803-4775
Jack Kahl Entrepreneurial Leadership Award or the
Sam M. Walton Free Enterprise Fellows o the Year
PurposeThis award honors the Sam Walton
Fellows rom two colleges/universities
who have done the most to advance
the entire SIFE organization during
the current academic year, who have
made outstanding contributions to SIFE
students and the SIFE team on their
campus, including helping students with
career placement.
Only one nomination per college/university will be allowed.
NominationApplicants must submit the ollowing inormation online:
1. A cover page including the name o the award, the college/
university name and the name o the nominee.
2. Letter rom the president o the college or university, or rom
the dean/department chair explaining reasons the Sam Walton
Fellow deserves this award.
3. Maximum o ive letters o endorsement rom current SIFE
team members.
4. Two letters o recommendation rom SIFE Alumni.
RecognitionThe recipients will each receive a plaque, and a ully paid trip
(including accommodations and airare) to the SIFE World
Cup during the current academic year, courtesy o an endowed
contribution made by the adult children o ormer SIFE Chairman
o the Board, Mr. Jack Kahl. This award will be presented at the
SIFE USA National Exposition.
Entry DeadlineAll entries must be received through the online application
process by February 1, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. CST.
Jack Shewmaker SIFE Spirit Award
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SIFE Service Leadership Award
CriteriaThe SIFE Service Leadership Award is presented on an
annual basis. To qualiy or this award, applicants must ulillthe ollowing criteria during the academic year in which they are
applying:
1. Be an active member o a SIFE team.
2. Register as an oicial SIFE student participant at www.sie.org.
3. Complete a minimum o 100 hours o service through
participation in SIFE activities.
NominationThis is a sel-nominated award. Students who believe they
have ulilled the above criteria may apply to receive this award
through their online account. Each applicants Sam Walton Fellow
will be required to veriy they have met the award criteria.
RecognitionSIFE students recognized as Service Leadership Award
winners will receive:1. A special designation in their online account.
2. A certiicate recognizing their accomplishment.
Entry DeadlineAll applications or the Service Leadership Award must be
approved by Sam Walton Fellows by August 2, 2010 at
5:00 p.m. CST.
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Jules and Gwen Knapp SIFE Ambassador Scholarship
PurposeTo recognize the leadership, teamwork and communication skills
developed in SIFE students.
AwardThe recipient o the scholarship will receive a $10,000 scholarship
to be used or educational purposes at the college or university he/
she is attending on a ull-time basis. The recipient will be recognized
as the Knapp SIFE Ambassador or the year in which they receive the
scholarship. As the Knapp SIFE Ambassador the recipient will receive
training rom SIFE USA and may be asked by SIFE to represent the
organization on campuses and/or at events throughout the academic year.
Possible Additional AwardsTwo additional $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to eligible students.
Students receiving additional scholarships will be named a Knapp SIFE
Student Leader for one year and may be asked by SIFE to represent the
organization on campuses and/or at events throughout the academic year.
QualiicationsApplicants must:
1. Be enrolled at a our-year college or university.
2. Be a registered SIFE team member who competes at a SIFE
USA Regional Competition during the year o application and
the year the award is to be paid.
3. Be a SIFE Service Leadership Award recipient during the
year o application.
4. Continue on the SIFE team at the same school and earn the SIFE
Service Leadership Award the year the scholarship is paid.
5. Be a sophomore or junior at the time o selection in order to
use the unds or his/her junior or senior year.
6. Have and maintain at least a 3.25 GPA or its equivalent.
7. Be a United States citizen.
*I qualiications two, our and six are not maintained during the year the scholarship
is paid, the recipient will oreit the ull amount o the award.
CriteriaQualiied applicants will be evaluated based on:
1. How signiicant a dierence they have made in the successo their SIFE team.
2. How signiicant a dierence they have made in helping others
succeed in the ree enterprise system through their personal
SIFE participation.
3. How well they have demonstrated outstanding leadership.
4. How well they have demonstrated superior communication skills
5. How well they have demonstrated the ability to be a team
leader and a team player.
6. Ho well they have demonstrated exemplary character.
7. Financial need.
Application ProcessApplicants must submit the ollowing inormation online:
1. Cover page with name, school, address, SIFE team awards, etc
with no reerence to race or gender.
2. An oicial college transcript.
3. One-page essay on how SIFE has changed the applicants lie.
4. One-page essay on how the applicant has changed someone
elses lie through SIFE.
5. One-page recommendation rom the applicants Sam Walton
Fellow.
6. One-page recommendation rom two other people o the
applicants choice.
7. One-page resume.
Selection Process1. A panel o at least two SIFE Board members and a
representative o Jules and Gwen Knapp will review the
applications and select three inalists.
2. The three inalists will be interviewed by this same group at
the SIFE USA National Exposition.
3. The winner will be announced at the SIFE USA National
Exposition.
Entry DeadlineAll entries must be received through the online applicationprocess by February 1, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. CST.
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Alvin Rohrs Servant Leadership Scholarship
PurposeTo recognize the SIFE student who has
had the greatest impact improving theoverall success o his/her SIFE team
through conducting servant leadership.
The recipient o this award will receive a
$5,000 scholarship.
QualiicationsApplicants must:
1. Be a registered member o a SIFE team that competes at a
SIFE USA Regional Competition during the year o application
and the year the award is to be paid.
2. Be a SIFE Service Leadership Award winner during the year o
application.
3. Hold a leadership position on their SIFE team.
4. Continue his/her SIFE participation at the same school. Two-
year students must be transerring to a our-year school with
a SIFE team and earn the SIFE Service Leadership Award the
year the scholarship is paid.
*I qualiications one and our are not maintained during the year the scholarship is
paid, then the recipient will oreit the ull amount o the award.
CriteriaQualiied Applicants will be evaluated based on:
1. How well they have used their leadership position to irst
serve the needs o their teammates, helping them to grow
as individuals and to ultimately become servant leaders
themselves.
2. How well they have created an environment that encourages
listening, collaboration, trust and the ethical use o inluence
and decision-making.
3. How well they have, through this process, led their team to an
increased level o success.
Application ProcessApplicants must submit the ollowing inormation online:
1. Cover page with name, school, address and e-mail.2. Oicial college transcript.
3. Nomination letter rom the applicants Sam Walton Fellow.
4. Letter rom the applicants SIFE team, signed by all members,
describing how they believe the applicant has perormed as a
servant leader.
5. An outline rom the applicant, detailing their involvement in
SIFE and an essay (two-page maximum) describing themselves
as a leader and how SIFE has helped them to become a
servant leader.
Selection ProcessA panel o at least three SIFE Board members will review the
applications and select the recipient.
Entry DeadlineAll entries must be received through the online application
process by February 1, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. CST.
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PurposeTo recognize an outstanding university student who has
demonstrated proven leadership abilities through theirparticipation on a SIFE team and who exhibits the potential to
make signiicant uture leadership contributions to the consumer
packaged goods industry.
AwardThe recipient o this award will receive:
$5,000scholarshipawardtobeusedforeducationalpurposes
OpportunitytoattendandberecognizedattheannualGrocery
Manuacturers Association (GMA) executive conerence in June
o 2010*
PaidsummerinternshipattheNationalGMAheadquarters
oice in Washington, D.C.
In addition, the recipients SIFE team will receive:
$1,000projectgrant
*SIFE will pay or all travel related expenses associated with attending the
conerence or the recipient.
QualiicationsApplicants must:
1. Be an undergraduate student at a U.S. college/university
with at least one more year o class work to complete at that
institution.2. Be an active member o a SIFE team and continue as an active
member o that team during the ollowing academic year.
3. Have an interest in pursuing a career in the consumer
packaged goods industry.
4. Be able to accept a summer internship at the National GMA
Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
5. Be able to attend the annual GMA executive conerence to
accept the award.
CriteriaApplicants will be evaluated based on how eectively they were
able to unite their team around a shared purpose and through
their leadership inluence elevate the individual perormance o
their ellow team members and the overall impact achieved by the
SIFE team.
Application ProcessApplicants must submit the ollowing inormation online:
1. Cover page with applicants name, name o college/university,graduation date, phone number, e-mail address and award
name.
2. Sel-nomination letter (two pages maximum) addressing the
ollowing two questions:
HowhaveyouinfluencedyourSIFEteammembersto
unite around a shared purpose in such a way that it
elevated the individual perormance o your ellow team
members and overall impact achieved by your SIFE team?
Please provide examples.
HowhaveyourleadershipexperiencesinSIFEchangedyou
lie?
3. Rsum
4. Two reerence letters (one page maximum per letter), one rom
your Sam Walton Fellow and one rom a ellow teammate,
addressing the ollowing question:
HowhastheapplicantpositivelyinfluencedtheirSIFEteam
members to unite around a shared purpose in such a way
that it elevated the individual perormance o ellow team
members and the overall impact achieved by the SIFE
team? Please provide examples.
Selection ProcessA panel o at least three SIFE Board members will review the
applications and select the recipient.
Entry DeadlineAll entries must be received through the online application
process by January 11, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. CST.
The SIFE Emerging Leader Award
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Robert J. Verdisco Retail Scholarship
AwardSponsored by Unilever and the Retail Industry Leaders Association
(RILA), the recipient o this award will receive a $5,000 scholarshipor tuition at the college/university the recipient is attending or
the 2010-2011 academic year. In addition, the recipient will have
the opportunity to attend and be recognized at the annual RILA
conerence in 2010.*
*SIFE will pay or all travel related expenses associated with attending the
conerence or the recipient.
In addition, the recipients SIFE team will receive:
$1,000projectgrant
Qualiications
Applicants must:1. Be a registered member o a SIFE team that competes at a SIFE
USA Regional Competition during the year o application and the
year the award is to be paid.
2. Be a SIFE Service Leadership Award recipient during the year o
application and the year the award is to be paid.
3. Be a ull-time student with at least a junior standing and have
completed at least 60 credits at the beginning o the upcoming
academic year.
4. Be enrolled in an accredited college or university oering a retail-
oriented curriculum.
5. Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent.
6. Continue in school ull-time during the academic year or which
the award is made and continue in school without interruption,barring leaving the college/university due to illness, emergency, or
military service.
7. Be able to attend the annual RILA conerence to accept the award.
Note: Application is open to second semester sophomores conditional
upon meeting all the above eligibility requirements.
CriteriaApplicants will be evaluated based solely on the inormation
contained in the applications and supporting documentation.
Application ProcessApplication begins September 1, 2009. The completed application
and supporting documents must be mailed together in one package,
with exception to the noted items below and all items must be
received no later than February 1, 2010.
Applicants must submit the ollowing inormation online:
1. Oicial scholarship application.
Theapplicationcanbedownloadedatwww.sife.org
2. Oicial College Transcript(s)
Includetranscriptfromcurrentcollege/university.
Includetranscriptfromanyothercollege/universityattended.
3. Rsum limited to one page (1) and must contain the ollowing:
Business/WorkExperience.Includepaid,volunteer,fulland
part time positions. Provide name o organizations, dates o
employment, position held, description o responsibilities
and accomplishments.
SIFETeamExperience.Includelengthoftimeonteam,
positions held, SIFE USA Competitions participated in and
any leadership responsibilities.
Internships.Providenameoforganization,datesof
internship, supervisors name, description o projects on
which you worked, knowledge gained and how this
experience will impact your retail career.
Honors,Awards,SpecialRecognition.
4. Essay limited to two (2) pages, responding to
the ollowing: Whydidyouchooseretailasyourprofessionandwhat
attributes/skills do you have that you believe will make you
successul?
Describeyourcareergoalsandhowyouplantoattainthem.
Describethemostmeaningfulchallengeyouhavehadinlife/
business and how you addressed it.
Describeanypersonal,business,educational,orleadership
experiences that would be meaningul in your selection or
this scholarship.
Describewhatitwouldmeantoyoutoreceivethis
scholarship.
5. Three (3) letters o recommendation. Each must be provided ina sealed envelope rom the person making the recommendation.
Recommendations should speak to the applicants academic
merit, proessional goals and leadership qualities.
One(1)letterofrecommendationfromtheapplicantsSam
Walton Fellow.
One(1)letterofrecommendationfromafellowSIFEteam
member.
One(1)letterofrecommendationfromaprofessoror
academic advisor.
Selection ProcessA panel o at least three SIFE Board members and one member o
RILA will review the applications and select the recipient.
Entry DeadlineAll entries must be received through the online application process
by February 1, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. CST.
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PurposeTo recognize SIFE students whose lie direction has been
positively impacted as a result o their involvement with SIFE.
AwardFive $1000 scholarships will be awarded.
QualiicationsApplicants must:
1. Be a registered member o a SIFE team that competes at a
SIFE USA Regional Competition during the year o application
and the year the award is to be paid.
2. Continue his/her SIFE participation at the same school or
transer to a school with an established SIFE team and earn the
SIFE Service Leadership Award the year the scholarship is paid.
*I qualiications are not maintained during the year the scholarship is paid, then the
recipient will oreit the ull amount o the award.
Application ProcessApplicants must submit the ollowing inormation online:
1. Cover page with name, school, address and email.
2. Nomination letter rom the applicants Sam Walton Fellow.
3. An essay (two-page maximum) describing themselves, how the
direction o their lie has been positively impacted through
their joining and participating in SIFE and how they eel that
this change will impact their uture.
CriteriaQualiied applicants will be evaluated based on:
1. How signiicant a change in direction has the applicants lietaken through their involvement in SIFE?
2. How likely is this change to impact the uture o the applicant?
Selection ProcessA panel o at least three past recipients o the SIFE Alumni o the
Year Award will review the applications and select the recipients.
Entry DeadlineAll entries must be received through the online application
process February 1, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. CST.
SIFE Student Leader Scholarship in
Honor o the SIFE Alumni o the Year
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SIFE Alumnus/Alumna o the Year Award
Sponsored by American Greetings
PurposeTo recognize the achievement o one outstanding SIFE
Alumnus/Alumna who has used his/her SIFE experience to excel in
lie and in his/her chosen career and who has continued to make
a dierence in the lives o others.
NominationThe nomination process can be initiated by anyone actively
involved with SIFE, including the nominee. The nomination must
be submitted online and include only the ollowing items:1. A cover page including the name o the award, the college/
university name and the name o the nominee.
2. A nomination letter rom a ellow SIFE Alumni Network member,
Sam Walton Fellow or SIFE donor. I the nominee is a Sam
Walton Fellow, the nomination may come rom the dean or
college president o the campus on which he/she is an active
Sam Walton Fellow, or rom the college/university at which he/
she was an active SIFE team member. The letter should state
the reasons the nominee deserves the award and how he/she its
the criteria upon which the award is based.
3. A vitae or resume` (not exceeding two pages) that includes the
current contact inormation or the nominee.
4. A statement rom the nominee (not exceeding two pages)
detailing how his/her SIFE experience has helped them achieve
their current level o success.
5. A maximum o two reerence letters in support o the
nomination.
QualiicationsThe nominee must have been active in SIFE, including previously
participating in a SIFE USA Regional Competition, and must havegraduated at least ive years prior to being nominated or the award
Criteria & Method o JudgingThis award will be judged by a panel o ormer SIFE Alumni o the
Year award winners and will be based on the ollowing criteria:
1. Has the nominee used the skills gained
through his/her involvement in SIFE to
excel in his/her chosen career? 40 points
2. Is there evidence that the nominee
practices a high level o business ethics? 30 points
3. Has the nominee continued to be
involved with SIFE ater graduation? 30 points
RecognitionThe recipient o this award will receive $1,000, a plaque and
travel expenses to attend the SIFE USA National Exposition where
the award will be presented.
In addition, the recipients name will be added to the SIFE
Student Leader Scholarship Fund. This und, contributed to by
American Greetings in honor o the award recipient, provides ive
$1,000 scholarships to current SIFE USA students given in the
names o all past recipients o the SIFE Alumni o the Year Award.
Entry DeadlineAll entries must be received through the online application
process by February 1, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. CST.
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Most Supportive Business Advisory Board Member o the Year Award
PurposeTo recognize the Business
Advisory Board member whodid the most outstanding job o
assisting a SIFE team.
QualiicationsThe nominee must be rom an active SIFE team that competes at
a 2010 SIFE USA Regional Competition.
NominationThe ollowing inormation must be submitted online:
1. A cover page including the name o the award, the college/university name and the name o the nominee.
2. A letter (two pages or less) listing the reasons the team
believes the individual they are nominating has supported their
SIFE team and why he/she deserves the award. Team members
and the Sam Walton Fellow must sign the nomination.
Selection Process
A panel o at least three SIFE Board members will review theapplications and select the recipient.
Only one Business Advisory Board Member nomination per school
will be allowed.
RecognitionThe recipient o this award will be recognized at the SIFE
USA National Exposition and will receive a plaque.
Entry DeadlineAll entries must be received through the online application
process by February 1, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. CST.
Most Supportive College/University President o the Year Award
PurposeTo recognize the college or
university president who did the
most outstanding job o
supporting the SIFE team on his/
her campus.
QualiicationsThe nominee must be rom an active SIFE team that competes at
a 2010 SIFE USA Regional Competition.
NominationThe ollowing inormation must be submitted online:
1. A cover page including the name o the award, the college/
university name and the name o the nominee.
2. A letter (two pages or less) listing the reasons the team
believes the individual they are nominating has supported their
SIFE team and why he/she deserves the award. Team members
and the Sam Walton Fellow must sign the nomination.
Selection ProcessA panel o at least three SIFE Board members will review the
applications and select the recipient.
Only one College/University President nomination per school will
be allowed.
RecognitionThe recipient o this award will be recognized at the SIFE
USA National Exposition and will receive a plaque.
Entry DeadlineAll entries must be received through the online application
process by February 1, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. CST.
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Most Supportive Dean or Department Chair o the Year Award
PurposeTo recognize the college or
university dean or departmentchair who did the most
outstanding job o supporting the
SIFE team on his/her campus.
QualiicationsThe nominee must be rom an active SIFE team that competes at
a 2010 SIFE USA Regional Competition.
NominationThe ollowing inormation must be submitted online:
1. A cover page including the name o the award, the college/
university name and the name o the nominee.
2. A letter (two pages or less) listing the reasons the team
believes the individual they are nominating has supported their
SIFE team and why he/she deserves the award. Team members
and the Sam Walton Fellow must sign the nomination.
Selection ProcessA panel o at least three SIFE Board members will review the
applications and select the recipient.
Only one Dean/Department Chair nomination per school will be
allowed.
RecognitionThe recipient o this award will be recognized at the SIFE USA
National Exposition and will receive a plaque.
Entry DeadlineAll entries must be received through the online application
process by February 1, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. CST.
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Regional Competition Application ProcessTo ensure SIFE teams competing at a USA Regional Competition have quality programs to present, SIFE has created a set o qualitystandards that must be met or the SIFE team to be eligible to compete. Once a SIFE team has met all standards they must complete
the 2010 SIFE USA Regional Competition Application. The deadline to complete the application is January 25, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. CST.
SIFE USA will review all applications to determine i the SIFE teams have met the standards and will notiy all teams via their Sam
Walton Fellow by February 8, 2010 o their status.
SIFE USA Regional Competition standards that must be met or a SIFE team to be eligible to compete:
1. Have a minimum o 10 active SIFE student members
2. All SIFE student members must be individually registered at www.sie.org
3. Each SIFE team must have com