The Rose Vine: SUBMIT NEWS

Have any exciting or special news about a shining sister or incredible chapter?Use this form to keep The Rose Vine in mind and drop us a line – we’re listening! For additional questions, please contact usrosevine@gammaalphaomega.com. 

SUBMISSION DEADLINES
Fall issue – July 25th for August publication
Spring issue – January 25th for February publication

Criteria for Submissions

The quality of the information you submit is especially important, as the magazine is also sent to other Greek organizations and to the college or university president and the Director of Greek/Student Affairs on each campus where Gamma Alpha Omega has a chapter. We are always looking for the best collegiate and alumnae news stories for the magazine to publish in the limited amount of space that we have. Be selective, and submit photos of which you and your chapter will be proud. Remember, the magazine is sent to your college or university president and the Director of Greek Affairs to keep them informed about what Gamma Alpha Omega is doing on your campus, so you want to show your chapter at its best.

Digital Photos

For The ROSE Vine, we accept photos in electronic format, such as .jpg files, but the resolution must be at least 300 dpi in order for the photo to reproduce well in the magazine. Low resolution photos will not be accepted. To submit digital photos, please e-mail them to rosevine@gammaalphaomega.com. In your e-mail, include the chapter name, a description of the photo, and the names of members (except for large groups).

Photo & Image Tips

• If you are taking digital photos, be sure that you have selected the correct setting on your digital camera. Every camera is different, but look for RECORD MODE or PICTURE selection on your camera's menu to select the resolution of your photo. An uncompressed (.TIFF file format) or low compression file format will give you a higher resolution photo.
• Most digital cameras default to a lower compression setting, so you will need to change the settings on your camera to get a higher resolution image. Please consult your camera's Owner's Manual for instructions on changing the setting for your camera.
• If you are scanning a photo, make sure the resolution (may be referred to as dpi) on your scanner is set at 300 or higher. Again, consult your Owner's Manual for your particular scanner for specific instructions on how to scan at a higher resolution.
• Avoid pictures that may have questionable material (e.g., a member holding a drink in her hand [non-alcoholic or otherwise], wearing revealing clothing, or participating in events [even for philanthropy] that involve mud, Jello, whipped cream, etc.
• For philanthropic and volunteer projects, submit pictures showing chapter members "in action" as they work on the project, or with those who benefited from the project, if possible. Identify the people who appear in the photos.