2008 Poetry Competition Schedule

Theme: Sharing Our Diversity

CONVENTION 2008
Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning,
Davis Campus, 7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton, ON
August 22, 23 & 24, 2008

CHAIR: Mary Young  district19@gardenontario.org

RULES and REGULATIONS - please refer to the official printed schedule for complete details.  Web site info has been edited and may not contain all the information required to enter the competitions. To download the official schedule, click here (PDF 90 Kb)

1. This competition is open to all members of the Ontario Horticultural Association.
2. Each member is allowed only one entry per category.
3. All poems must be fresh, original and not previously published. Please ensure that you sign the section on the permission form claiming originality.
4. Poems submitted are to be typed, with no name or distinguishing features on 8.5”x11”   (216 x279mm) letter size paper, 12 Font, Times New Roman (if possible) along with class name. **Note Class 1 asks for a different font size for part of the poem**
5. Please send the Chairperson your poem as an attachment in Word as well as the mailed copy. A confirmation e-mail will be sent to acknowledge receipt of your entry.
6. Poems will not be returned.
7. All poems will be displayed at the convention. Winning poems to be read at the convention. 
8. Please enclose a permission form fully completed which can be found on the website www.gardenontario.org/sho/pub.php
9. Please include a cover letter with your name, full address, including postal code, your Society and District. 
10. All entries must be mailed to the chair, postmarked no later than May 1st, 2008.