CONTEST

[Clifford Black]

Dear Educators, The Memphis Aviation Professionals are sponsoring our annual art and poetry/prose/essay contest for the Memphis City, Shelby County and Mid-South Metro area schools for students in grades K-12. The Memphis Aviation Professionals is comprised of the following organizations: The National Black Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees (NBCFAE), the Tuskegee Airmen International (TAI), the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP), Bessie Coleman Aerospace Legacy (BCAL) and the Memphis Blackhawks.

The goal of the contest is to heighten awareness as we introduce our youth to the lucrative opportunities within the aviation career field. Our theme for this year’s program is, Still Climbing. Participants in grades K-3 will be asked to color the attached picture of an airplane. All other participants will be grouped into three Divisions and must write a poem or short story on an aviation related topic. First, second, and third place prizes will be awarded to students who submit the winning entry from Divisions Two through Four.

Students who receive first, second, and third place in Division Two through Division Four will be our honored guests at our Annual Awards Luncheon on Friday, February 24, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at the Memphis Marriott Hotel, 2625 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Memphis, TN. The first place winner from these divisions will read his/her winning entry at the luncheon. All awards, with the exception of those from Division One, will be presented during the luncheon. Thank you in advance for your participation.

The support you provide will enable us to make this endeavor a tremendous success.

Sarah McVay Planning Committee, NBCFAE Memphis Chapter

 

The Memphis Aviation Professionals 2012 Memphis City, Shelby County and Mid-South Metro Area Schools Aviation Poetry and Art Contest

ART CONTEST • Students in Division One (Grades K-3) must color the provided aviation portrait. All entries must be neat and colorful.

POETRY COMPOSITION – Divisions Two through Four (Grades 4-12) • Our contest goal is to engage student interest in aviation as a career choice. Students are encouraged to use their imagination and creative skills to write from their perspective about the aviation topic of their choice. Topics can include but are not limited to: dreaming to fly an airplane, your first flight, Bessie Coleman, Tuskegee Airman. The possibilities are endless.

RULES All art entries will be judged on neatness and all poetry entries will be judged on content, proper grammar and correct spelling. Please ensure that the student’s name, grade, and school is clearly printed on the picture or poem.

Entries must be submitted to your teacher, guidance counselor or principal and postmarked by February 04, 2012. Mail all entries to: Memphis Aviation Professionals, 5113 Forest Hill Irene Road Memphis, TN 38125.

For additional information, please contact Sarah McVay at [phone].

AWARDS DIVISION ONE (Grades K-3) Creative Gift Packs and Placement Ribbons

DIVISION TWO (Grades 4 –6) First Place $100 Gift Pack Second Place $75 Gift Pack Third Place $50 Gift Pack

DIVISION THREE (Grades 7 – 9) First Place $100 Gift Pack Second Place $75 Gift Pack Third Place $50 Gift Pack

DIVISION FOUR (Grades 10 – 12) First Place $100 Gift Pack Second Place $75 Gift Pack Third Place $50 Gift Pack

MEMPHIS AVIATION PROFESSIONALS Presents its Annual Youth Awards Luncheon Theme: Still Climbing Featuring Christopher Dean – Guest Speaker Friday, February 24, 2012 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Memphis Marriott 2625 Thousand Oaks Blvd Tickets $25

For tickets or additional information contact: Sarah McVay [phone] or Flora Johnson [phone]

The Memphis Aviation Professionals Organizations: National Black Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees (NBCFAE); Tuskegee Airmen International (TAI); Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP); Bessie Coleman Aerospace Legacy (BCAL); and

 

It looks like a good day to fly!

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[Clifford Black]

If there are any questions about this contest---please direct them to Ms. Thelma Rudd by going to her page and send message (e-mail).

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[Clifford Black]

Also you may want to try this---go to google search and input Black History Essay contest---do the same for a Yahoo search---Good Hunting.

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[Clifford Black]

LOOK AT THIS!!!

http://lklivingston.tripod.com/essay/

[Dave Jones]

DOC i'm all over it we are in the process if making it happen. Thanks  B