CREATION GUIDELINES
- All flyers and related artwork must adhere to the BSA brand guidelines found in the Brand Identity Guide
- Usage of copyrighted images is prohibited
- Retired or outdated images are prohibited - even when previously part of a BSA campaign
- Colors should be in CMYK for printing
- Check the Brand Identity Guide for approved Scouting program color codes and acceptable fonts
- All finished documents should be in standard paper size (8.5X11")
- Half sheet designs should be print ready with two productions represented on the single sheet
- Quarter sheet designs should be print ready with four productions represented on the single sheet
- Visit the national Brand Center or the Alamo Area Flickr account to source images
- When selecting images, take into consideration that some units may print flyers in greyscale, not color - if the images on the flyer are not of good quality when printed in greyscale, the image will be returned for editing.
- Designers may submit a color and grayscale flyer as page-one and two of a PDF
ALL FLYERS MUST INCLUDE:
- Title of the event (as it shows on the Council Calendar)
Date and time - Address of the event (include building if at a camp property)
- QR code for information or registration page
- Event Chair's contact info
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
- Flyers should be saved as .pdf in the following format: EVENTYEAR_EVENTMONTH_EVENTNAME
- Email completed .pdf to marketing@AlamoAreaBSA.org with EVENT FLYER in the subject line
- Flyers must be received ten (10) days prior to Roundtable each month for inclusion on the Alamo Area Council website
- Any flyers not in compliance with the Brand Identity Guide will be returned to the designer for updating
- Documents will NOT be proofread for spelling, punctuation, or to confirm event details - this is the responsibility of the designer and the event Chairman
- Flyers will not be 'stored' by the Alamo Area Council anywhere but the website and will be deleted in the month following the event (prior to Roundtable)