We are kicking off a Charter Membership Drive this month, that you don't want to miss out on.  Our charter members contribute in so many ways by supporting our Kritters 4 Kids environmental education program, Coastal Bend Wildlife Photo Contest, Traveling Benefactors' Photo Exhibit, and Wildlife in Focus books. Your donation helps us to continue our mission of spreading public awareness about the need for wildlife and habitat conservation in the Coastal Bend of Texas!

For just $100 look at all the fabulous BENEFITS you will receive as a Charter Member:

*10x15 Award Winning Wildflower Print(featured at the top of this newsletter)
*Discounts on Wildlife in Focus Books
*10% discount on Kritter Kamp Registration
*One set of eight Wild Cards featuring award winning photographs
*Subscription to monthly E-Newsletter
*Name and recognition in the E-Newsletter
*Membership Card
*Invitation to Special Members' Only Events
*Calendar
*Customized return address labels
*Subscription to In Focus Magazine
*Five Postcards featuring award winning photographs
*One voucher for Free admission into the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History

Be on the lookout for the newest In Focus magazine filled with award winning photographs, and informative and inspiring articles.

To sign up online go to http://www.wildlifephotocontest.com/membership

We are proud to announce the renewal of two sponsors: H-E-B and AEP Texas.

H-E-B has graciously signed on as a Silver Sponsor for their $5,000 donation towards the 2009 Coastal Bend Wildlife Photo Contest.  H-E-B has been a continued sponsor since 2001.  Please help us in thanking the fine folks at H-E-B for "Helping Here!" www.heb.com

AEP Texas proudly announced their Kritters 4 Kids sponsorship of all Beeville ISD Elementary and Middle Schools this week.  The donation of $5,700 will supply six Beeville schools with the Kritters 4 Kids Environmental Education Program which teaches students about our local ecosystems and environments and of the need to protect them.  Just last year AEP Texas sponsored Kritters 4 Kids in 6 Victoria schools which proves their commitment to environmental education and conservation.  Please help us thank the fine folks at AEP Texas who are "Connected to YOU!"  www.aeptexas.com

Our Goal- 5,000 Pre Orders!

That's what it takes for us to be able to produce the amazing Wildife in Focus books.  By preordering your books as a Book Patron, you help us cover the cost of production.  In return, we deliver a quality product at a substantial discount. 
We have 50 slots available for the back cover of Wildlife in Focus IV for our Book Patrons of 50 or more books.  This is the perfect gift for a board of directors, clients, volunteers, family and friends.  For those 20 or more Book Patrons, we will proudly publish your name on the pages of Wildlife in Focus IV.

To reserve your books click on http://www.wildlifephotocontest.com/books

Great News!
The Corpus Christi International Airport is interested in hosting a permanent photo exhibit of our award winning wildlife photographs.  More than 1 million folks go through the airport each year, giving us and you some fabulous exposure and educational opportunities. 

We NEED five volunteers to head up this project!

You will be responsible for researching panels, expenses, and layout design in cooperation with Amy Gazin, public relations manager for the airport.

Once we have a proposal in place we would need to pursue funding for the project.  I really see this as a wonderful opportunity. Join the team that will put us on the International Map!
Call Rhonda at 361-881-9316!

Social Committee
Do you like to decorate, plan, and socialize...join our social committee!
We are planning for our Book Premiere Party this fall and  many more exciting events throughout the next two years.

Exhibit Committee
We always need an extra hand with our traveling Photo Exhibit...meet some great people in our 14 county area as we travel to a different city each month.  This committee is fun and easy with a once a month move.

Fundraising Committee
Join us as we FUNraise!  We have so many different styles of fundraising in our organization, help us market and sell books, notecards, encourage a business to decorate their office with Wildlife prints, ask a wildlife enthusiasts to donate money, or help us with our membership drive.  So whatever your strength...put it to work on our Fundraising Committee.

If you like what we're doing and want to contribute to our programs, Apply to be an Advisory Board Member, please contact the office for more information 361-881-9316.  Check your mail and e-mail for further details.