Congressional Art Competition
Best,
Jennifer Hodges | Office Manager/Caseworker
Congressman Ronny Jackson | TX-13
620 S. Taylor #200 | Amarillo, Tx. 79106
O: (806) 641-5600 | jennifer.hodges@mail.house.gov
Announcement: 2023 Congressional Art Competition
AMARILLO, TX — The Office of Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced it is now accepting submissions for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. All high school students in Texas’ 13th Congressional District are invited to participate. The winner’s artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.
Please submit original artwork and the required entry form to Rep. Jackson’s Amarillo, Wichita Falls, or Denton office by Friday, April 21, 2023 at 5:00PM CT. Submissions can be mailed or dropped off to the Amarillo or Wichita Falls office during the hours of 9:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday through Friday. Drop off at the Denton office is by appointment only.
Students are encouraged to thoroughly review the competition’s rules and regulations on Rep. Jackson’s website. If you have any questions, please contact Rep. Jackson’s Art Competition Coordinator, Jennifer Hodges at Jennifer.Hodges@mail.house.gov.
This year’s theme is Patriotism, emphasizing love of country and the unique values America represents. Artwork must be two-dimensional and original in concept, design, and execution. Artwork must not be heavier than 15 pounds and no larger than 26 inches high, 26 inches wide, and 4 inches deep. The winner must frame their artwork before it is sent to the U.S. Capitol and the piece must continue to meet weight and size regulations.
Accepted mediums for the two-dimensional artwork are as follows:
- Paintings: oil, acrylics, watercolor, etc.
- Drawings: colored pencil, pencil, ink, marker, pastels, charcoal (it is recommended that charcoal and pastel drawings be fixed)
- Collages: must be two-dimensional
- Prints: lithographs, silkscreen, block prints
- Mixed Media: use of more than two mediums, such as pencil, ink, watercolor, etc.
- Computer-generated art
- Photographs
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Amarillo Women’s Network Scholarship
Thank you so much for letting AWN share information about our scholarship program.
Each year Amarillo Women’s Network awards scholarships to deserving female students from the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle.
A “student” is not limited to a recent high school graduate. A student may also be any woman who is entering college for the first time or perhaps returning to finish a degree or obtain an advanced degree.
Scholarships are awarded annually for use the following school year (fall and spring semesters). The number and amount of scholarships are based on available funds.
APPLICATION DEADLINE APRIL 1, 2023
Mail in application must be postmarked by April 1, 2023
APPLICATION AND GUIDELINES
https://www.amarillowomensnetwork.org/programs
Thank,
Blanca
<blancamschaffer@gmail.com> Subject: Amarillo Women’s Network Scholarship
Good Morning DJ,
Thank you so much for letting AWN share information about our scholarship program.
Each year Amarillo Women’s Network awards scholarships to deserving female students from the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle.
A “student” is not limited to a recent high school graduate. A student may also be any woman who is entering college for the first time or perhaps returning to finish a degree or obtain an advanced degree.
Scholarships are awarded annually for use the following school year (fall and spring semesters). The number and amount of scholarships are based on available funds.
APPLICATION DEADLINE APRIL 1, 2023
Mail in application must be postmarked by April 1, 2023
APPLICATION AND GUIDELINES
https://www.amarillowomensnetwork.org/programs
Thank,
Blanca
Choice Media Giveaway!
You could win a Digital Billboard Advertising package!
Local outdoor advertising company, Choice Media, is celebrating 31 years of business. Helping local businesses grow is their passion.
To be entered in the giveaway drawing, you just simply “like” and “follow” their Facebook page by March 30, 2023. The winner gets a 1-month Digital Billboard package on the Billboard of their choosing (based on space available).
The value is $600+!!
Choice Media is a local outdoor advertising company with inventory across the Texas panhandle as well as Oklahoma & New Mexico.
Thanks!
Every Drop Counts Poster Contest Underway
Every Drop Counts: Now and for the Future
Every Drop Counts Poster Contest is Underway
AMARILLO – Water is Amarillo’s most precious resource – now and for the future. And the City of Amarillo wants the next generation to help spread the message on the importance of water conservation.
The City of Amarillo (COA) Every Drop Counts Poster Contest has become a summer tradition emphasizing the importance of water conservation. The contest showcases the talents of young artists while increasing awareness of water conservation.
The contest is underway and poster submissions end May 19.
The contest is open to students K-12 in the Texas Panhandle. Thirteen winners will receive a prize, including a dining gift card and Amarillo Sod Poodles merchandise. This is the largest quantity of prizes in EDC history. Winners will also have their artwork featured in the next EDC calendar.
Winners and prizes will be announced during the June 27 Amarillo City Council meeting.
Entry forms, general rules, and prize information are available at water.amarillo.gov
For more information contact City of Amarillo Media Relations Manager Dave Henry at (806) 378-5219 or by email at David.Henry@amarillo.gov.
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David Henry
Media Relations Manager
Office of Engagement & Innovation
O: 806-378-5219
International Medical Science Liaison Day, on March 27th, recognizes the vital role Medical Science Liaisons (MSL) play in the success of a company.
Since being first established by Upjohn Pharmaceuticals in 1967, MSLs have become increasingly important to the companies’ success that employs them. According to the MSL Society website, “Today, MSLs are scientific experts to internal colleagues at their companies; they help to ensure that the drug or product they support are utilized effectively by physicians, and serve as scientific peers and resources within the medical community.”
Meals on Wheels – Annual Geranium Sale
6″ potted geranium $10
10″ hanging basket $24
Order by April 7th, 2023
Pickup date: May 13th 2023 10 AM – 1 PM
Location:
7550 Outlook Drive
Amarillo, TX 79106
Susie Akers, CFRE
Executive Director
7550 Outlook Drive
Amarillo, TX 79106
Office (806) 374-1521 Cell (806) 674-9891
Email: Susie@AmarilloMealsOnWheels.org
www.AmarilloMealsOnWheels.org
National Joe Day on March 27th encourages everyone to enjoy a cup of joe with all your friends named Joe, Jo, Joey, Joseph, and Josephine. While you’re at it, don’t forget Joette, Jody, Johanna, Jodie or any other variant of the name Joe. If you didn’t know it, quite a few nicknames can be created from this one name.
According to the Social Security Administration, the name Joseph was ranked No. 6 from 1893 to 1899 behind John, William, James, George, and Charles. In 1910, it moved to No. 5. From 1911 to 2005 it was ranked No. 12 or lower. Famous Joes, Jos and Jo Ann’s populate the world. They fill many roles, too. So their name does not define them. Just check out the variety of hats they wear!
Famous Joes:
- American football player and coach – Joe Montana
- Politician – Jo Ann Emerson
- Comedian, musician, and actor – Joe Pesci
- Politician and lawyer – Joe Biden
- Musician, singer, dancer -Josephine Baker
- Theatrical producer, entrepreneur, film producer – Joseph Gordon
- American football player – Joe Namath
- Opera singer – Dame Josephine Barstow
- Formula one endurance driver – Jo Gartner
- Politician, soldier – Joseph Stalin
- Songwriter, musician, singer – Joey Ramone
- Journalist – Jo Coburn
- Baseball player – Shoeless Joe Jackson
- Olympic medalist, swimmer – Josephine McKim
- American football player – Joe Green
- Actress – Jodie Foster
- Musician – Joe Jonas
- Businesswoman, politician – Jo Ann Davis
- Baseball player, actor – Joe DiMaggio
- Author – Josephine Cox
- Musician – Joe Cocker
- Boxer – Joe Frazier
- Athlete, sprinter – Joanne Cuddihy
- Baseball player – Joe Mauer
- Journalist, author – Josephine Lawrence
- Press Secretary – Jody Powell
- Musician – Joe Walsh
Scholarship Opportunity-Panhandle Great 25 Nurses
The 25 Panhandle Great Nurses Scholarship Committee accepts scholarship applications from nursing students who are enrolled in an accredited undergraduate registered nursing program in the Texas Panhandle. These nursing programs include Amarillo College, Clarendon College, West Texas A&M University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Amarillo. Graduate students living in one of the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle who are enrolled in an accredited Master’s Degree Program with a Major in Nursing or a Doctoral Degree Program with a Major in Nursing are also invited to apply. Award recipients must be enrolled in a nursing program for the Fall of 2023 and be in good academic standing with a grade point average of at least 3.0.
Scholarship applications are open and Close May 9th at 5:00 pm. Award recipients will be recognized at the 25 Panhandle Great Nurses ceremony in Amarillo, Texas.
For more information or to apply go to https://www.panhandlegreat25.com/scholarship.
Stephanie Loya, CHES, CHWI
Center Director
Panhandle Area Health Education Center (AHEC)
West Texas A&M University Amarillo Center
720 S. Tyler Ste. 370
Amarillo, TX 79101
(P) 806-651-3482
(F) 806-651-3489
Congressional Art Competition
Best,
Jennifer Hodges | Office Manager/Caseworker
Congressman Ronny Jackson | TX-13
620 S. Taylor #200 | Amarillo, Tx. 79106
O: (806) 641-5600 | jennifer.hodges@mail.house.gov
Announcement: 2023 Congressional Art Competition
AMARILLO, TX — The Office of Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced it is now accepting submissions for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. All high school students in Texas’ 13th Congressional District are invited to participate. The winner’s artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.
Please submit original artwork and the required entry form to Rep. Jackson’s Amarillo, Wichita Falls, or Denton office by Friday, April 21, 2023 at 5:00PM CT. Submissions can be mailed or dropped off to the Amarillo or Wichita Falls office during the hours of 9:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday through Friday. Drop off at the Denton office is by appointment only.
Students are encouraged to thoroughly review the competition’s rules and regulations on Rep. Jackson’s website. If you have any questions, please contact Rep. Jackson’s Art Competition Coordinator, Jennifer Hodges at Jennifer.Hodges@mail.house.gov.
This year’s theme is Patriotism, emphasizing love of country and the unique values America represents. Artwork must be two-dimensional and original in concept, design, and execution. Artwork must not be heavier than 15 pounds and no larger than 26 inches high, 26 inches wide, and 4 inches deep. The winner must frame their artwork before it is sent to the U.S. Capitol and the piece must continue to meet weight and size regulations.
Accepted mediums for the two-dimensional artwork are as follows:
- Paintings: oil, acrylics, watercolor, etc.
- Drawings: colored pencil, pencil, ink, marker, pastels, charcoal (it is recommended that charcoal and pastel drawings be fixed)
- Collages: must be two-dimensional
- Prints: lithographs, silkscreen, block prints
- Mixed Media: use of more than two mediums, such as pencil, ink, watercolor, etc.
- Computer-generated art
- Photographs
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Amarillo Women’s Network Scholarship
Thank you so much for letting AWN share information about our scholarship program.
Each year Amarillo Women’s Network awards scholarships to deserving female students from the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle.
A “student” is not limited to a recent high school graduate. A student may also be any woman who is entering college for the first time or perhaps returning to finish a degree or obtain an advanced degree.
Scholarships are awarded annually for use the following school year (fall and spring semesters). The number and amount of scholarships are based on available funds.
APPLICATION DEADLINE APRIL 1, 2023
Mail in application must be postmarked by April 1, 2023
APPLICATION AND GUIDELINES
https://www.amarillowomensnetwork.org/programs
Thank,
Blanca
<blancamschaffer@gmail.com> Subject: Amarillo Women’s Network Scholarship
Good Morning DJ,
Thank you so much for letting AWN share information about our scholarship program.
Each year Amarillo Women’s Network awards scholarships to deserving female students from the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle.
A “student” is not limited to a recent high school graduate. A student may also be any woman who is entering college for the first time or perhaps returning to finish a degree or obtain an advanced degree.
Scholarships are awarded annually for use the following school year (fall and spring semesters). The number and amount of scholarships are based on available funds.
APPLICATION DEADLINE APRIL 1, 2023
Mail in application must be postmarked by April 1, 2023
APPLICATION AND GUIDELINES
https://www.amarillowomensnetwork.org/programs
Thank,
Blanca