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Official Poster Contest Rules & Guidelines...
The United States has lost over half of the wetlands in the
lower 48 states. The life-supporting importance of
wetlands was largely unrecognized in the past. People
drained, dredged, dammed and channeled wetlands,
thereby converting them into dry land or filled them for
lakes and water retention areas. The wetlands were also
used as a dumping ground for waste and sewage.
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES:
http://www.defenders.org/wetlands
http://water.epa.gov/type/wetlands
http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/302.html
http://wetlandsinstitute.org
Be sure to check our website to learn about
upcoming Ocean Pals® activities and our “Sea Of
Tomorrow Society” supporting the Maria Fareri
Children’s Hospital at the Westchester Medical Center, NY.
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SPECIAL THANKS to the New York Aquarium for Wildlife Conservation!
OCEAN PALS ® 2014-2015 APPLICATION FORM
Artist’s Title for Poster:
Student /Artist:
Student’s Address:
City/State/Zip:
Grade:
Student’s Home Phone:
Student’s E-mail Address:
Teacher:
The wetlands are regulated by the United States under
the Clean Water Act and the Rivers and Harbors Act.
Internationally, the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands is of
International Importance as it also works to conserve the
wetlands.
OCEAN PALS® CONTEST GOALS
To encourage young people to become aware of and
share their concerns for the marine environment through
poster art. Their messages will be brought to the widest
possible audience to create a stronger commitment to
protect the very environment on which all life on this
planet depends.
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• Educate others about the value of wetlands
• Encourage and support local laws to protect wetlands
• If you see any illegal wetland work report it to the
appropriate authorities
• Conserve water – wetlands are threatened by our
increasing need for water
• Limit amount of pesticides and/or fertilizers used at home
which can runoff into nearby streams or ponds
• Donate to private or public conservation organizations
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STUDENT & TEACHER PRIZES!
ENTRY DEADLINE
DECEMBER 22, 2014
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STUDENT & TEACHER PRIZES!
DECEMBER 22, 2014
ENTRY DEADLINE
2014-2015 STUDENT
CONTEST RULES
2014-2015 STUDENT
CONTEST RULES
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PERMIT #602
TAMPA, FL
Sonia M. Smith, Director
1997 MICHIGAN AVE., NE
ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33703
PHONE: 727 - 522 - 8276
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEB:
BENEATHTHESEA.ORG/OCEAN-PALS
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Wetlands have many important functions that benefit
people and wildlife. They provide habitat for a wide
variety and number of wildlife and plants. They collect
and hold flood waters, absorb wind and tidal forces,
provide places of beauty, and many recreational activities. Wetlands also act as sponges holding flood waters
and keeping rivers at normal levels. Wetlands filter and
purify water as it flows through the wetland system.
Plants found in wetlands help control water erosion. Wetlands occur naturally on every continent except Antartica. Wetlands also are constructed artfically as a water
management tool.
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Wetlands are the link between land and water, and are
among the most productive ecosystems in the world.
Some common names for different types of wetlands are
swamp, marsh and bog. Depending on the type of
wetland, it may be filled mostly with trees, grasses,
shrubs or moss. To be called a wetland, an area must be
filled or soaked with water at least part of the year. Some
wetlands are actually dry at certain times of the year.
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Teacher's note :
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Teacher’s E-mail Address:
School:
School Address:
City/State/Zip:
School Phone Number:
THE FOLLOWING MUST BE SIGNED BY THE STUDENT AND TEACHER OR PARENT:
I have read and agree to all rules of the Ocean Pals ® Poster Contest and agree that my
poster entry becomes the property of Beneath The Sea ®/Ocean Pals ® and its sponsors
and may be displayed, published, donated or used in any way deemed appropriate to
meet the goals of Ocean Pals ®. I certify that this poster is my original work as witnessed
below by my teacher or parent.
ARTIST'S SIGNATURE & DATE
TEACHER OR PARENT’S SIGNATURE & DATE
[ATTACH APPLICATION FIRMLY TO POSTER]
FUNDING: This project is made possible through Beneath The Sea®
and the ongoing efforts of it’s all-volunteer staff. Special thanks to
both the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism for over twentynine years of sponsorship, goodwill, and friendship. And our special
thanks to the Florida Skin Diver’s Association (FDSA).
TEACHER’S PRIZES: To Be Announced
ENTRY DEADLINE: DECEMBER 22, 2014
All school and local entries must be submitted to their regions postmarked no later than December 22, 2014. National winners will be
notified by February, 2015. Winners will be announced at the Ocean
Pals® National Awards Ceremony on Sunday, March 30, 2015 at the
Beneath The Sea Exposition in Secaucus, NJ. There will be special OP®
programs for students and adults. www.beneaththesea.org/ocean-pals
GENERAL CONTEST RULES:
1. All posters submitted to Ocean Pals® will become the property of
Beneath The Sea Inc.® and its sponsors. All rights for reproduction
in all media including print, film, and/or video are assigned to the
organizers and their sponsors to use as deemed appropriate for the
goals of the contest and Beneath The Sea/Ocean Pals project.
2. Posters cannot be returned.
3. Some rules may be modified, with the permission of the regional
directors, if required to conform with local school system’s rules.
4. One artist per poster and one poster per artist.
5. Poster content must represent the artist’s own perception of the
theme.
6. Although everyone is encouraged to enter, last years Regional and
National First Place students and teachers are not eligible to win
prizes in any category this year (a period of one (1) year until 2016).
All Grand Prize Winners of the previous year are welcome to enter
but are not eligible to win a Grand Prize again for a period of two (2)
years from the date of entry e.g. a winner in the year 2014 is not
eligible to win until the year 2017.
7. All Regional and National winners will be notified of their selection
in writing.
8. An affidavit of eligibility may be requested from the teacher/parent
of any award winner.
I. ELIGIBILITY:
A. DIVISIONS: Open To All Students
Within Four Contest Divisions:
1. KINDERGARTEN.....through SECOND GRADE
2. THIRD .......................through FIFTH GRADE
3. SIXTH ........................through EIGHTH GRADE
4. NINTH ......................through TWELFTH GRADE
B. Local & school contests: Only the top four (4 ) finalists within each
division, within each school will be accepted into the regional
contest.
C. After the National Awards have been presented at the annual
Beneath The Sea® Oceans Exposition in March 2015, special
winner’s certificates, prizes, and medals as appropriate will be sent
to the winners teacher. Also a blank Certificate of Appreciation for
copying, along with a list of winners, will be sent to each teacher
entered in the contest by their Ocean Pals® Regional Director.
II. POSTER SPECIFICATIONS:
NOTE: Any posters received which do not meet the following
specifications may be disqualified.
A. Presentation:
1. Horizontal or Vertical
2. MUST have a ONE INCH BORDER around the poster.
3. Theme must be evident in a written slogan, or phrase. NO
spelling errors.
4. Posters may be in color or black & white.
5. NO paste-ons, stenciling, or tracing.
6. Posters must be done freehand by the student.
7. No firm or rigid backing. Do not mount any posters.
B. Paper:
1. Size: MUST be 18” x 24” poster size only.
2. Single sheet, unruled and unlined only (poster paper preferred)
C. Art Materials:
1. Pens, pencils, colored pencils, markers or crayons
2. Watercolors, acrylic paints
3. NO charcoal, oil paints, pastels, chalk, glitter or sand
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SECTION II. POSTER SPECIFICATIONS (Continued):
D. Computer Graphic/Airbrushed Posters:
Computer Graphic and Air Brushed posters are judged in a special
separate class. They must follow the Poster Specification Rules:
Section (A.) Presentation item numbers 1-5 and 7. As well as
Section (B.) Paper: numbers 1 and 2. Prizes awarded will be for one
(1) Computer Graphic/Air Brushed division and will be the same
Regional and National prizes as the freehand posters.
IV. REGIONAL AWARDS BY DIVISION:
Only the top four finalists from each Division within each Region will
be advanced to the National Contest. Medals have been specially cast
for Beneath The Sea’s®, Ocean Pals® Poster Contest.
1st Place student:
Medal plus $100 U.S. Savings Bond*
2nd Place student: Medal plus $75 U.S. Savings Bond*
3rd Place student:
Medal plus $50 U.S. Savings Bond*
Honorable Mention: Medal plus a selected prize
V. NATIONAL AWARDS BY DIVISION:
1st Place student:
Entry into the Grand Prize Drawing or a
$200 U.S. Savings Bond*
2nd Place student: $100 U.S. Savings Bond*
3rd Place student: $75 U.S. Savings Bond*
Honorable Mention: A selected prize
At the option of the judges, posters not placing but drawing their
attention may be awarded the Certificate of Special Merit.
FOR NATIONAL WINNERS: The First-Place National Winners will be
eligible for one (1) of the four (4) grand prizes. The following packages
will be awarded by a drawing to be held at Beneath The Sea® Headquarters, Bronxville, NY immediately following the judging. Gift certificate has no commercial value, is nontransferable, and is governed by
all conditions imposed by the donor.
Package 1: Cayman Islands - 8 days/7 nights vacation courtesy of
Villas of the Galleon, a luxury condominium located on Grand
Cayman’s famous 7 mile beach. Resort stay is for up to two (2)
adults and two (2) students. Also included, courtesy of Cayman
Airways, the national flag carrier of the Cayman Islands are two (2)
round trip, non-stop tickets from Miami, Fl. to Grand Cayman for
two (2) adults. Subject to change and availability, blackout dates may apply.
Package 2: $200 U.S. Savings Bond*
Package 3: $200 U.S. Savings Bond*
Package 4: $200 U.S. Savings Bond*
* Due to federal regulations we are sending you your check so you
may purchase your own savings bond.
VI. REGIONAL INFO AND MAILING ADDRESSES:
A. SOUTHEASTERN: Florida
FSDA Attn: Sonia M. Smith
1997 Michigan Ave., NE St. Petersburg, FL 33703
e-mail: [email protected]
B. PACIFIC WEST: CA, AZ, NV, HI, and Pacific Trust Territory
USOA Attn: Carol Rose
P.O. Box 628 Daly City, CA 94017-0628
e-mail: [email protected]
C. PACIFIC NORTHWEST - WA, OR, MT, ID and AK
Dive News Network Attn: Rick Stratton
P.O. Box 1494 Oak Harbor, WA 98277
e-mail: [email protected]
D. EAST, MIDWEST - Remaining States
Beneath The Sea® Attn: Jo Ann Zigahn
495 New Rochelle Rd.–Suite 2A Bronxville, NY 10708
e-mail: [email protected]
E. SOUTH - Remaining States
Regional Director - Kristin Fritz
1409 Weeping Willow Drive Dunham Springs, LA 70726
e-mail: [email protected]
1. Regional entries must be received at one of the above addresses
postmarked on or before December 22, 2014.
2. The application printed here, must be completed and FIRMLY
attached to the back of each poster – all four sides please.
3. Please mail posters FLAT. NO Tubes. Rolled posters CREASE.
4. No officers, directors, staff, or their families, of any Regional
or National contests are eligible for contest prizes.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR MAJOR CONTEST SPONSORS
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