Entries to the Finley Awards

I wasn't really sure on which of the Bulletin Boards to post this, but as this one appears to be the most widely read, here goes!

A plea to Club Secretaries

 In spite of constantly re-iterating the deadlines for clubs to enter plays for the Finley Awards, we are still receiving entries at the 11th hour (or Later) or urgent messages saying that "An entry will be on it's way soon"

Please could all clubs try to make the decision on entering (or not) a little earlier.

Also please note that the ITA office is NOT manned every day, usually about twice a week, so if entries arrive at the last minute into the office, it may well be several days before they are found! Last minute entries put a strain on the Adjudicators, especially when -as is usual- there are half-a -dozen productions all opening around the same time. At least one of this years Adjudicators juggles shift work so it can be a problem!

As Secretary of the ITA my email  address is widely available as is my phone number. A quick email to give me the basic details of a production will assist. Once I have these then I can inform all Adjudicators in good time.

Two clubs. so far, this year have entered their whole years shows-thus attracting a10% discount.  It's certainly one way of ensuring that you don't miss out as the ITA has "toughened-up" this year and will not be chasing up possible entries.

You have been warned !!

Norma Davis (ITA Secretary)

I am at a loss to understand why Alex's posting was moderated down, I saw nothing offensive, libelous or untrue in it.

On either count. I saw Norma's post and used my voting priv to vote them back up. Not trigger happy but triggering an event, and you obviously could not know Norma, being based in QLD.

Absit invidia (and DFT :nono:)

Jeff Watkins

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That's an easily explained situation Jeff....

Norma's  reputation surpasses mere State boundaries.....

And I concur wholeheartedly with her original posting - PLEASE secretaries, get your Adjudication requests in as soon as possible. As an "ex" I am painfully aware of just how difficult it can be trying to fit in last minute entries.

Thanks to Dannyskye the requested form can now be found here....

Graeme

"If you think you are small and insignificant and cannot make a difference - try sleeping with a mosquito." - Dalai Lama (from a recently observed T-shirt)

There is a wide range of "ITA forms available  by going to COMPANIES- WA - ITA.

however we really DO prefer hard copies of entry forms for Finleys and DramaFest (By the way the rules for both are actually on-line)

The reasons for this are. that

1. Not all companies have computer literate people on their committees. This is not meant to be offensive, merely stating a fact.

2. We made a decision originally not to have entry forms on-line as in the past the forms have been "sent to someone" and never seen again, presumably they are either still out in cyber-space or languishing in someone's in-box, forlorn and unloved.

3. If we could be ABSOLUTELY certain that everyone would send the forms to the correct place/person then we might be a little less rigid. The ITA is not "on-line" in itself, that is the office isn't, we all use our own systems, I do most of my work from home as I am more familiar with my own set-up and can do things at odd times (like midnight!!)

However my details- as Secretary: 0402.249.249 email davisrn@people.net.au for those who don't already know them!!

Norma Davis

 Your point, Peter Perfect is valid. Once again I emphasize that we will be discussing changes at our next committee meeting.

However, as I said above IF we coud be certain that everyone -or even 95% would do what is requested, thus ensuring 'a smooth ride' we would not have any hesitation..... BUT...... 

I will post the results of the committee decisions here.

Norma Davis (ITA Secretary)

No I'm not!! That's why I'm unconvinced that being able to access forms on line will change anything!!

But... we'll see. The Finley entry form is on-line, (although not yet ,authorised by the committee!)

Being of a somewhat cynical nature, I can already 'hear' the comments;

I can't find it

Where do I send it

Yes I down-loaded the form but haven't done anything with it

Haven't decided whether or not to enter

I'm waiting for the Committee to tell me if I can enter it

I've heard all of the above- and more.

You're dead right about committees!!

And we will take the comments on this subject on board- should be a lively meeting

A post-script to my earlier posting entitled- "a plea to club Secretaries"

The 'three week "rule  means 3 weeks from opening night, not closing night!

I have been taken to task on this matter, I hope it is now crystal-clear!