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Greetings,
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Welcome to the April 2006 issue of the Images
for Conservation Fund Newsletter!
*** RSVP Today
for the Pro-Tour's "Meet the Judges" Party!
Saturday, May 27. Email
[email protected] ***
See Below for Details.
Images for Conservation Fund (ICF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization committed to wildlife conservation through sustainable
economic development using the power of nature photography.
Click
here for past issues of the ICF e-newsletter. The ICF
Executive Summary, Overview Booklet and News Releases are
available online at: www.imagesforconservation.org
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The ICF Symposium and The Pro-Tour Launch Party were both
Great Successes!
We would like to thank all of the volunteers who make these
events possible, especially: Claire Vaughan, Shelly Plante,
Bob Petersen, Sarah Steves, George Vaughan, Diane Smith, Sherwood
& Bebe Inkley, Larry Jones, and many, many more.
See below for a list of Landowner/Photographer Teams for the
2006 Pro-Tour!
Click
here for more Photos from the ICF Symposium and the Pro-Tour
Launch Party!
The inaugural Images for Conservation Symposium, held March
18th, was an overwhelming success. It was attended by almost
200 photographers and landowners from across the state, who
were eager to learn from pro nature photographers and ecotourism
experts brought together for this special event. The attendees
were treated to some outstanding presentations, throughout the
day, and the success of the Symposium further demonstrates the
growing interest in this exciting new industry!
Later that evening, about 200 people gathered at the Gallagher
Headquarters to celebrate the exciting and historic beginning
of the 2006 Pro-Tour of Nature Photography. Good food and great
fun were had by all. The highlight of the evening was the matching
of Texas Hill Country Landowners and Pro Photographers into
teams for the 2006 Pro-Tour, where they will compete for a share
of $160,000 in prize money! The party also featured the
birds of prey from Last
Chance Forever, a trick roper from the Dixie
Dude Ranch, and deluxe Storyboard profiles for all of the
Pro-Tour Landowners (donated by Sherwood & Bebe Inkley). Also,
Herndon Panoramic was there to capture this historic
event with a wide-angle portrait of the Launch Party guests.
Copies of the panoramic are available for only $25. To order,
call (210) 496-5141.
Coverage on Nikonians.org Podcast
Click
here or visit http://blog.nikonians.org/archives/2006/04/image_doctors_1.html
to hear this 45-minute program talking about ICF, the Pro-Tour,
and the benefits of nature photography on private lands! Thanks
to Jason Odell and Rick Walker.
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2006 Pro-Tour Teams
Alphabetical
By Landowner Name
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"Meet the Judges" Party
On Saturday, May 27th, come and celebrate with us as we thank
our Judges,
who will have just completed the arduous task of judging the
amazing photos from the 2006 Pro-Tour. They and we will be ready
to kick back and enjoy the day. A not-to-be-missed special treat
will be a presentation by the world-renowned nature photographer
Art Wolfe! It all happens
at LCRA's Canyon
of the Eagles lodge from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM.
Edge of the Earth / Corner of the Sky is an artful
collection of atmospheric landscapes captured on seven continents.
It is Art Wolfe�s most personal statement to date. Covering
desert, ocean, forest, polar and mountain regions, this entertaining
presentation is informative and visually thrilling as Art Wolfe
shares his personal experiences and adventures in filming for
his new book. Here is your chance to get a signed copy at a
special price. Click
here for a presentation gallery!
RSVP by Monday, May 1, 2006. Admission is FREE to ICF members,
and it's only $25 to become a member! The "Meet the Judges"
Party is limited to 100 people, email: [email protected]
to register today!
Become a Sponsor of this Event! Silver Sponsorship is
$250 and includes a copy of the Edge of the Earth / Corner
of the Sky DVD. Gold Sponsorship is $500 and includes
a complimentary copy of the Edge of the Earth / Corner
of the Sky book signed by Art Wolfe! Also, Gold and
Silver Sponsors will be invited to a special lunch with the
Judges before the Party!
Where to Stay: Click
here for a listing of hotels in the Burnet area.
Pro-Tour Awards Celebration:
June 17, 2006
The world's richest wildlife photo tournament will award $160,000
in total prize money, including $112,000 to the three Grand
Prize-Winning Photographer/Landowner teams. Come celebrate the
winners and be the first to see the award-winning images! Reserve
now.
The
Hangar Hotel and Conference Center, Fredericksburg, Texas
VIP Party 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Awards Celebration 6:00 - 9:00 PM
VIP tickets are $250, or buy two or more tickets for $200 each.
Meet the first three Grand-prize winning teams and major Pro-Tour
Sponsors at the VIP reception and Awards Celebration.
Standard tickets for the Awards Celebration are $125, or buy
two or more tickets for $100 each.
Email [email protected]
to register today!
A Special Offer on the Pro-Tour's
First Book!
The greatest images and stories of the 2006 Pro-Tour will be
collected and available to you in Images for Conservation:
Inaugural Texas Hill Country Edition. This commemorative-edition
coffee table book will be the greatest Holiday gift for your
family, friends and clients, so order today!
* Large 10" x 10" collectible format
* Hardbound, with full-color cover
* Over 200 award-winning photographs from the 2006 Pro-Tour
of Nature Photography
The book will retail for $45 each, but it is available for only
$25 to Book Patrons (buyers of 20 books or more), and only $35
for buyers of 10 or more! And if you buy 20 books or more before
June 30, 2006, you or your company name will be acknowledged
as a Book Patron in the book! And personalized labels
are free for Book Patrons, upon request.
Take this unique opportunity to own a piece of wildlife conservation
history! Email [email protected]
to reserve your books now!
Also, mark your calendar and be sure to join us on October 28,
2006, as we dedicate the inaugural Pro-Tour book to the visionary
conservationist Lady Bird Johnson at the Lady
Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas. Stay tuned
for details.
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Nature Quest * 2-Day Photo
Workshop: May 1-2, 2006
Pro-Tour Photographers Michael Francis and Cathy Illg
will be leading the ICF Nature Photography 2-Day Intensive Workshop.
The workshop is part of Nature Quest, an event series
produced by the Texas Hill Country River Region. The workshop
is open to the public. For more information, visit: http://www.thcrr.com/static/index.cfm?contentID=10
or call 800-210-0380.
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Become a Member of ICF
Today!
You now have an opportunity to make a powerful and permanent
impact on wildlife conservation in North America.
Visit www.imagesforconservation.org/support.html
for details, or call us at (956) 381-1264.
Sponsors of the 2006 Pro-Tour
As a non-proft organization, we owe our very existence
to our Sponsors and Donors. Consider becoming a Sponsor. Call
(956) 381-1264 for details.
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Thank you for reading. We invite you to contact us and
get involved!
Sincerely,
Sam Mason
Executive Director
Images for Conservation Fund
www.imagesforconservation.org
[email protected]
(956) 381-1264
Special Thanks to Sharon Cohen-Powers for creating the ICF Newsletter's
format and design.
To subscribe to the ICF Newsletter click here
October 12, 2005
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