[ArlingtonConservationCouncil] Help needed to publicize FOCUS nature photo contest for young people

We would especially like to promote the FOCUS photo contest to youth scouting groups.  If you have any good contacts with these groups, could you please get in touch with me?

Jan Miller

jgmiller5594@sbcglobal.net

Arlington Conservation Council (ACC) membership and distribution list members

The ACC FOCUS nature photo contest is awarding cash prizes again this year.  The goal is to get young people out to experience nature.  Photos must be taken in an Arlington area park or in one's backyard and uploaded before 1Nov14.  Winners are those who capture nature best in their photos, so any quality camera is fine to use.  Prizes will again be awarded at the January membership meeting and potluck lunch.  A flyer is attached.  Complete details are on the FOCUS site at www.acctexas.org/focus

Please forward this email to any young person or group in which eligible young people may be participating.   If you can help by putting our printed flyers (sample attached) in any location or by publicizing the FOCUS contest in any way, contact me or a board member to avoid duplicating efforts.  Board members are disseminating flyers, but we can always use your help if you have access to groups of Arlington area young people who will in grades 3-6 in the fall. 

Thanks for your help.

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Dick Schoech on behalf of
the Arlington Conservation Council

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