Asthma Poster and Mascot contests

There are four attachments to this email separated by asterisks, if your group does not accept attachments and you are interested please email me and I will mail them to you individually. Enjoy!--Tabbi
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Just a reminder...

The deadline date for the Asthma Awareness Month poster and mascot contests for youth is rapidly approaching. Please pass along this information. We really could use some homeschool representation!!!!!! This is a great opportunity. Don't let this one pass you by.

I have attached the info in PDF format.

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Gerri Rivers


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May is Asthma Awareness Month ● World Asthma Day 2007 is May 1st
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? Call Asthma Allies at 505-259-6277
Asthma Awareness Mascot Contest!
We need a mascot for asthma awareness raising efforts across the State of New Mexico and we want your help!
Follow these guidelines for the mascot contest, and you could win …
PARTICIPANTS:
New Mexican Youth (Grades 9-12)
Up to 8 individuals from the same organization may work on a mascot and enter as a team.
THEME: The mascot should represent the positive aspects of asthma. These aspects include: good asthma control &
management, avoiding triggers, physical activity &asthma, and medication adherence.
CONTEST GUIDELINES:
1. All entries must be received at the address listed below by no later than April 25, 2007.
2. Contest entries will be judged by current Asthma Awareness Planning Committee Members and/or selected
designees.
3. The winning entry will receive the following:
Interact with Orbit (Albuquerque Isotopes mascot) during the game
Organization: Special Gift Pack
Each Team Member:Gift certificates and/ or prizes from area businesses, and a ticket to the game
4. All entries will become the property of Asthma Allies, LLC to be used by Asthma Awareness Month Planning
Committee Member organizations and cannot be returned to entrants. They will be displayed at the
Albuquerque Isotopes game on May 12, 2007. The organization name, first names of participants, and city
will be posted along with all entries.
5. Contest winners will be announced on May 1, 2007. Winners will be contacted both by phone and by email.
6. The winning entry will be used as the Asthma Awareness mascot.
7. All entries must be submitted with the attached, completed registration form. Please mail all entries to:
Asthma Allies, LLC.
Asthma Mascot Contest
6020 Maddux PL NW
Albuquerque, NM 87114
MASCOT GUIDELINES:
1. The mascot should not be offensive to any group. It should not be anything ethnic or racial
(e.g. Native American).
2. Expenses for construction should not be more than $500.00. Receipts for purchases should be
kept to validate this.
3. Toxic or allergenic substances (animal hair, feathers) may not be used in the construction of
the mascot. Mascot should be non-restrictive.
4. The mascot must be designed and constructed by a team of no more than 8 high school
students. It cannot be professionally made.
5. The mascot may not be any existing mascot (e.g. Lobo, Wheezy, Bronchie, Puff). The work
should be the original creation of the team.
LABELING: The participant’s organization name and contact information must be on the inside of the mascot entry.
DEADLINE: Entry must be RECEIVED no later than April 25, 2007
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May is Asthma Awareness Month ● World Asthma Day 2007 is May 1st
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? Call Asthma Allies at 505-259-6277
Submission Registration
Deadline For Submission: April 25, 2007
ORGANIZATION:
CONTACT NAME:
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
E-MAIL:
PARTICIPANTS:
In the space below, please provide a written description of your mascot.

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May is Asthma Awareness Month ● World Asthma Day 2007 is May 1st
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? Call Asthma Allies at 505-259-6277
Call for Creative Posters
Students(Grades 1 – 8) are invited to create a poster to be used with-in the asthma awareness raising
efforts across the State of New Mexico.
PARTICIPANTS:
New Mexican Youth (Grades 1-8)
POSTER PARTICIPANT CATEGORIES:
o Grades 1
st
– 3
rd
o Grades 4
th
– 5
th
o Grades 6
th
– 8
th
Individual entrants only– group or team entries not eligible
One entry per student
THEME: The poster should represent the positive aspects of asthma. These aspects include:good asthma control &
management, avoiding triggers, physical activity & asthma, and medication adherence.
CONTEST GUIDELINES:
1. All entries must be received at the address listed below by no later than April 15, 2007.
2. Contest entries will be judged by current Asthma Awareness Planning Committee Members and/or selected
designees.
3. The winning entries for each participant category will receive the following:
1st
Place:Gift Certificates and Prizes from area businesses, ticket to the Isotopes game on May 12th
2nd
Place: Gift Certificates from area businesses, ticket to the Isotopes game on May 12th
3rd
Place: Gift Basket, ticket to the Isotopes game on May 12th
4. All entries will become the property of Asthma Allies, LLC to be used by Asthma Awareness Month Planning
Committee Member organizations and cannot be returned to entrants.
5. Contest winners will be announced on May 1, 2007. Winners will be contacted both by phone and by email.
6. The winning entry will be used as the primary Asthma Awareness artwork for 2007.
7. All entries will be displayed at the Albuquerque Isotopes game on May 12, 2007. The student’sfirst name,
and city will be posted along with all entries.
8. All entries must be submitted with the attached, completed registration form.
9. Please mail all entries to:
Asthma Allies, LLC.
Asthma Poster Contest
6020 Maddux PL NW
Albuquerque, NM 87114
POSTER GUIDELINES:
1. The poster should not be offensive to any group. It should not be anything ethnic or racial (e.g.
Native American).
2. The poster size should not be larger than 14” X 17”.
3. Only non-toxic or non-allergenic media may not be used.
4. The poster must be original and completely constructed by the student.
5. The poster can include photos and multimedia (3-D).
LABELING:
The name and contact information of the entrant must be on the top, left-hand corner of the
BACK of the submission. Submissions will NOT be returned and may be used in other asthma awareness
raising efforts.
DEADLINE: Entry must be RECEIVED no later than April 15, 2007
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May is Asthma Awareness Month ● World Asthma Day 2007 is May 1st
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? Call Asthma Allies at 505-259-6277
Submission Registration
Deadline For Submission: April 15, 2007
NAME:
AGE:
GRADE:
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
E-MAIL:
PARENTAL PERMISSION:
I have read the poster contest rules. I give permission for my child to participate in the
poster contest.
Parent Signature: _________________________________________ Date: ________________
In the space below, please provide a written description of your poster.

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Friends & Families
Groups & Clubs
Schools & Childcare Centers
Businesses & Organizations
The Albuquerque Asthma Collaborative would like to invite you to participate in Asthma & Allergy
Awareness Day 2007 at Isotopes Stadium. The event will be held on Saturday May 12, 2007,
staring with a Fun Run/Walk at 8:30 am (7:30 check-in).
Join us to increase awareness about many health-related issues, provide asthma screenings, and
encourage physical activity for youth and families. This is an all-ages, fun-filled event.
For only $9.00 per person
(register on the attached form)
, enjoy
activities such as:
Fun Run/Walk (2.2 miles)
Asthma Screenings & Lung Function Testing
Lobos Baseball Game
Blood Drive
Mini-seminars (asthma, allergies & alternative health)
Meet & Greet Lobos & Isotopes Athletes
Drawings for Prizes
Games & Activities
That evening, join us to watch the Albuquerque Isotopes vs. Tacoma Rainers at 6:30pm. (Note: You
must purchase your Isotopes game tickets seperately from the Albuquerque Isotopes box office).
See you at Asthma & Allergy Awareness Day 2007!
For More Information:
Albuquerque Asthma Collaborative
Phone: 505.259.6277
asthmaallies@comcast.net

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For Registration & More Information, Call: 259-6277
ASTHMA ALLIES
LLC
CERTIFIED ASTHMA EDUCATORS
Youcan breathe easy—We’re here tohelp!
Community Fun Run/Walk & Health Fair
Albuquerque Isotopes Park
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
(7:30 am Check-in)
$9.00 Pre-Registration (includes T-shirt & ticket to 12PM Lobos game)
Activities!
 Meet Lobos & Isotopes Athletes!!!!
 Asthma Screenings -New Mexico Allergy Society
 Lung Function Testing - New Mexico Society for Respiratory Care
 Blood Drive - United Blood Services
 Mini-seminars (asthma, allergies, alternative health)
 Health Information -over 30 exhibitors!
 Drawings for Prizes!
 Games & Fun for All Ages!
Asthma & Allergy Awareness Day
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Albuquerque
Asthma Night with the Isotopes
- Albuquerque Isotopes vs. Tacoma Rainiers
- Game Time 7:05 PM
o Meet the NEW Asthma Awareness Mascot!
o View the winning poster contest entries