We are inviting!

 

1st through 5th Grade Students to Participate

 

 

The US Forest Service and the National Garden Clubs, Inc. are giving students opportunity to demonstrate, through original drawings of Smokey Bear or Woodsy Owl, your understanding of wildfire prevention and basic environmental conservation principles.

          smokey_the_bear_2                                     woodsey_owl

ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT WILDFIRES!          LEND A HAND - CARE FOR THE LAND!

Smokey Bear is recognized                              Woodsy Owl is America’s icon for the

nationally and internationally as                        conservation of the environment.

the symbol for fire prevention.                         Since teachers inspire children to

The original Smokey Bear appeared                  observe, explore, and care for the
in 1944. Smokey’s message,                           environment. He challenges children to:       Remember, Only YOU can prevent wildfires!      Lend a Hand - Care for the Land!
encourages personal responsibility for               and to take an active role in caring for

fire prevention. Smokey Bear teaches               the land through recycling, reusing, and

children and adults to be careful with                 reducing waste; planting and caring for

campfires,barbecues, trash fires and                 trees;using resources wisely (such as

matches.                                                         not wasting water or electricity);and
                                                                       not littering.

Q The National Grand Prize Winner of the Smokey & Woodsy Poster Contest will win a free round trip airfare and accommodations for four to

Washington, DC.

 

Q  A $100 U.S. Savings Bond will be awarded to each of the First Place winners in all five grades sponsored by the National Garden Clubs, Inc.

 

Make every day an Earth Day!

 

 

Poster Rules

 

 

1. All poster entrees must be sponsored by a local garden club.

 

2. Posters must feature Smokey Bear or Woodsy Owl and must not feature both together.

 

3. Smokey Bear posters must be based upon and include, Smokey’s fire prevention message Only YOU Can Prevent Wildfires! Smokey must be depicted with his trademark  attire and colors.  Posters not in compliance will not be considered.

 

4. Woodsy Owl posters must be based upon and include, Woodsy’s conservation message Lend a Hand – Care for the Land! Woodsey Owl must be depicted with his trademark attire and colors.  Posters not in compliance will not be considered.

 

5. The entry posters should encourage children to take a personal role in preventing wildfires or conserving natural resources.

 

6. Each entry should be 11 x 17 inches in size.

 

7. Materials that can be used include: crayons, markers, poster paints, water colors, etc.

 

8. No three-dimensional posters, computer scanned, or electronically generated images will be accepted!

 

9. Required form (see below) to be attached to the back of Poster

 

10. Posters are to be completed by individual student artists. Competition may include students from 1st to 5th grade.

 

11. DEADLINE: December 1st, 2010: The local garden club sponsor must submit the poster entries no later than December 31st, 2010, to District 8’s Youth Chairman, Dorothy Julius, 3770 Bowen Road, Lancaster, NY 14086.

 

Poster Tips

 

1. A good poster has a bold and simple design.

 

2. Its message is delivered both in the picture and in the slogan.

 

3. Its message is easily understood.

 

4. Posters will be judged 20 percent each for originality, design, slogan, artwork, and overall effectiveness of the message.

 

                                            REQUIRED FORM

       2011 Smokey Bear/Woodsy Owl Poster Contest

INSTRUCTIONS: Either Part A or Part B, PLUS Part C of this form must be completely filled out and placed onto the back of all posters in order to qualify.

Part A:  Student Name and contact Information:

    Name: _________________________________

    Street: _________________________________ 

    City/ST/Zip ______________________________

    Phone No. _______________________________


Part B:  Parent/Guardian Name & Contact Information

    Name: _________________________________

    Street: _________________________________ 

    City/ST/Zip ______________________________

    Phone No. _______________________________

Part C: Garden Club Information

    Student's Grade Level (Circle one)  1st     2nd     3rd     4th     5th

     NGC Region: ____________________________

     Garden Club Sponsoring: __________________________________

     Garden Club's State: ______________________________________

     Garden Club Contact:
          Name _______________________________________________

          Phone No. _______________  E-mail _____________________

  
 
 
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