Re: [AISdiscuss] AIS Photo contest - Private

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Kitty, Jeanne and I have looked this over together.  She is studying  for her 
driving written exam scheduled tomorrow AM, so has asked me to  reply.
 
We suggest the following changes and re-sequencing for emphasis and  clarity:
 
Share and present your most stunning, breathtaking pictures of irises,  
gardens, and people involved with irises.  This contest is open to everyone  and is 
free to enter. The winning photos in each  category will be published in the 
AIS Bulletin and on the AIS web  site.The winner(s) of each category will win  
a 2006 introduction from a Region 13 hybridizer.  The winner(s) of each 
category will also receive a single  annual membership or annual membership 
extension to AIS.  A winner who is an AIS Life member will receive an annual  
membership in an AIS section of their choice.  Runner ups of each  category will 
receive a 2004-2005 introduction.
 
Near the end,  . . . The American Iris Society to use any of the phot
ograph(s) . . .(added "any   of").
 
Question:
Why do you write "winner(s) of each category"?  Is this  because you foresee 
possibly having a tie for first place in each  category?   Only the judges 
need know that there might be more than  one winner of each category.  We suggest 
dropping the "(s)" wherever it  appears because it may be confusing and seems 
 unnecessary.     Or do you mean "winners" of each category,  which include 
first, second, third, etc.  If so, where do runner ups come  in?
 
Bob  adds:  Incidentally, in the Bulletin style guide, the  nickname for 
American Iris Society is AIS (not A.I.S.), as in acronym (not  abbreviation).
 
    You're doing good work, please don't take offense  with our suggestions.

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