The Ohio Educational Theatre Association Hall of Fame was established to honor those individuals who have given outstanding service to Ohio EdTA and Ohio Thespians. Honorees will be persons who are not current Thespian troupe directors.

Nominations

1. Any Ohio EdTA participating member may submit official letters of nomination.

2. Letters of nomination must be received by the Chapter Director at least sixty (60) days before the annual State Conference.

3. Letters should contain the following information: (a) the full name and title (if appropriate) of the nominee, (b) the current school, business, community, or organizational affiliation of the nominee, (c) any previous such affiliations that contribute to the nominee's qualifications, (d) a list of the specific contributions the nominee has made to the work of the organization, (e) a statement by the person submitting the letter that he/she has researched and verified the accuracy of the information contained in the letter.

Qualifications

1. The nominee must have served Ohio EdTA in a significant manner over a period of several years.

2. The nominee may be a college/university professor or instructor, a Conference host, an All-Ohio show director or tech director, a workshop or in-service presenter, a former Thespian troupe director, a businessman, a parent, or a member of the community at large.

3. The contributions of the nominee may have focused on one or more areas which either advanced theatre education for students and teachers or advanced the organization's ability to serve its members.

Election

1. In any one year, the number of those elected to the Hall of Fame may vary from none to four (0 to 4). The initial class of inductees shall number four (4).

2. Inductees shall receive a certificate and/or an appropriate gift.

3. A committee of three Board members or former Board members appointed by the Chapter Director shall review the applications and make recommendations which will then be presented to the Board for final selection. After approval by the Board, the Chapter Director will notify the honorees and invite them to be present for an induction presentation during State Conference.

How to Submit

Send all nomination letters by February 4, 2008, to Gloria McIntyre, 21872 Addington Blvd., Rocky River, OH, 44116.