style'font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>November 19, 2007
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style'font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>Dear ALERT Cadet fathers
and sons,
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style'font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>There apparently has been a
few misunderstandings regarding our contest for ALERT Cadet unit flags. Let me
try to clear up the areas of confusion. Also, as a result, we are extending
the deadline to December 15, 2007 for contest entries!
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style'font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>First, if you already have
a unit flag, you do not have to design a new one. Simply submit a picture of
your existing flag according to the contest rules below.
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style'font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>Second, yes, you must
actually produce the flag, not just submit digital entries.
style'font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>
style'font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>Lastly, you do not need to
produce a pole and stand for the flag. We know time is precious, especially at
this season of the year, so you can certainly wait until next year to purchase
or make a pole and stand for your new flag.
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style'font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>Don’t forget that the
official ALERT Cadet flag is available for purchase and would make a great
Christmas gift! The official ALERT Cadet flag is 3 feet by 5 feet, is made of
quality nylon fabric and displays a large full-color ALERT Cadet emblem and
lettering on a green background. The flag is appropriate to display at
meetings, to use with color guards, and to carry in parades. The ALERT Cadet
flag is available for purchase from ALERT Cadet Headquarters for $50 per flag,
plus shipping. You may order by calling 903-636-9228.
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style'font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>The contest guidelines are
reprinted below for the new deadline of December 15, 2007.
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style'font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>I pray you will have
creativity and good success as you finish your unit flag!
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style'font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>In Christ,
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style'font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>Major Roger D. Farr
style'font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>ALERT Cadet Program
Director and Commanding Officer
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Original Contest Announcement
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style'font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>The purpose of the ALERT
Cadet Unit Flag Contest is to encourage existing and future ALERT Cadet units
to design and construct their own flags. Not many of our existing units have
them so we want to encourage all ALERT Cadet units to begin work on their own
unit flags. The results of our contest will be posted to the www.alertcadet.org
website as an encouragement and creativity starter!
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style'font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>Detailed information on
producing your unit flag as well as photos of existing unit flags are on the
web at
http://www.alertcadet.org/Unit%20Flag%20Design%20Guidelines%20-%20August%202007%20v3.pdf.
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Contests Guidelines
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- mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'> 10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>The contest is open to all active ALERT
Cadet units and single squads.
- mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'> 10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>Each submitted design must have been made
into an actual flag.
- mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'> 10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>An entry consists of an electronic
photo of the actual unit flag, unfurled and lying flat. If the flag is
double-sided, send photos of both sides.
- mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'> 10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>A maximum of two entries per unit is
allowed.
- mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'> 10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>Entries may include photos of existing
ALERT Cadet unit flags or those flags designed and constructed
specifically for this contest.
- mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'> 10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>Be sure to include the designation of
your ALERT Cadet unit, the name of your unit or squad leader, his address,
telephone number, and e-mail address.
- mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'> 10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>Please submit your entry, with photo
files in .jpeg format attached, via e-mail to ALERT Cadet Headquarters at
email. The entry must be received no later than November
15, 2007. December 15, 2007.
- mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'> 10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>Winners will be posted to the
www.alertcadet.org website on or about December 1, 2007. January 7,
2008
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Cadet Headquarters will be final.
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Prizes
- mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'> 10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>1st place: One complimentary official
ALERT Cadet flag and one $50 gift certificate for purchases from ALERT
Cadet Headquarters. The winning unit may determine how to use the gift
certificate. There will be one 1st place winning design.
- mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'> 10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>2nd place: One $50 gift certificate for
purchases from ALERT Cadet Headquarters. The winning unit may determine
how to use the gift certificate. There will be one 2nd place winning
design.
- mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'> 10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>3rd place: One $25 gift certificate for
purchases from ALERT Cadet Headquarters. The winning unit may determine
how to use the gift certificate. There will be three 3rd place winning
designs.
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style'font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>All entry photos will
become the property of ALERT Cadets and will not be returned. By submitting
your entry you are giving ALERT Cadets the right to use your art in any
reasonable way it chooses to promote father and son unity.
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style'font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>Please address any
questions by email to email , or call 903-636-9228.
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style'font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>We look forward to seeing
your creativity!
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style'font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial'>The ALERT Cadet Staff
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