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Call for Entries: The 21st Annual Loveland Business Team Poetry Contest; All Loveland Residents Invited to Submit Poems
The Loveland Business Team has issued a call for entries for its 21st Annual Poetry Contest. Winners will be announced at the Loveland Business Team Sweetheart Celebration on Sunday, February 12th, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at The Rialto Theater, 228 East Fourth Street, Loveland.
Loveland, CO (PRWEB) January 20, 2006 -- The Loveland Business Team has issued a call for entries for its 21st Annual Poetry Contest. Winners will be announced at the Loveland Business Team Sweetheart Celebration on Sunday, February 12th, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at The Rialto Theater, 228 East Fourth Street, Loveland.
This long-time local event is part of the Loveland Chamber of Commerce 2006 Sweetheart City Celebration. There is no fee to enter, and the event is open to all ages. Poets may submit poems on any subject, and are not restricted to any theme. Entries must be postmarked or received by January 31st. See rules below for details.
Entry forms are available at www.lovelandbusinessteam.com under "Newsletters and Forms," in the Reporter-Herald, and will be distributed to students at schools throughout Loveland, Campion and Berthoud. A winner and selected runners-up will be recognized in each age category: 6-8 years, 9-11 years, 12-14 years, 15-18 years, 19-49 years and 50 and over.
All entrants and their families are cordially invited to attend the award ceremony on February 12th and enjoy refreshments and entertainment. Winners will read their poetry and receive a printed, framed copy of their work. Winning entries will be exhibited at the Loveland Public Library, and published in the Loveland Daily Reporter-Herald and at www.lovelandbusinessteam.com.
Contest Rules
1. Contest is open to residents of the greater Loveland area.
2. An entry form must accompany each entry. Forms are available at http://www.lovelandbusinessteam.com/Form_Downloads.aspx.
3. Poems must be no longer than 14 lines.
4. All poems must be original, unpublished works
5. Entries must be postmarked or received by midnight January 31, 2006
6. Entries can be mailed to: Loveland Business Team, 1151 Eagle Dr. #108, Loveland, CO 80537-8020
7. Entries may be emailed to lbt@lovelandbusinessteam.com.
8. Entries may be faxed to 970-669-3510 in care of Duncan Business Services.
About Loveland Business Team
Loveland Business Team is a non-profit group formed by businesses, teamed together to network, grow and contribute back to the community. LBT members are businesses based in Loveland with members from all over northern Colorado interested in friendship, community service, fun and networking. The group evolved from several different organizations that originated more than 20 years ago in Loveland.
LBT is involved in many community events, and sponsors an annual poetry contest and reception. LBT service projects include donations to groups such as the House of Neighborly Services, Project Self-sufficiency, baskets for needy families during the holidays, scholarships, the Police Fair, Young Women of the West, Prom-O-Rama, Spell-A-Thon, Odyssey of the Minds, the Campion Choir, the Boys and Girls Clubs and many more.
LBT meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Most meetings are held at Dorothy’s Catering at 2248 West First Street in Loveland. Lunch at Dorothy’s is $7.50 per person. Dues are $50 per year, and members pay nothing to attend regular monthly meetings. Guests pay $5 per meeting. For more information, visit www.lovelandbusinessteam.com.
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