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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

*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 and on the Website
*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

To sign up online go to
http://www.wildlifephotocontest.com/membership or click on the link below.

 

Join these folks

Join these folks and begin receiving your membership benefits...

Land Steward
Mr. & Mrs. David Crow

Contributor
Dr. & Mrs. Peter Swenson & Evelyn Swenson
Robert A.F. Hill
Roger A. Zessin, Wachovia Securities, LLC

Conservator
Joseph Wendt
Linda Price-May
Jane Dodds
Mitchell Dale-Dale Land & Cattle Co.

Charter Member
Iris Cantu
John Mark Camp
Turner Moller, Jr
Kyle & Jodi McManus
Phil Cole
F. B. Rooke & Son's, LTD.
Darlene & Bob Hamilton
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Phillips
Jimmy Jackson
Helen Hough - In Memory of Stephen Foster Hough
Hopi Farms & Minerals, LTD
Mark & Teresa Montgomery
John Wood
Holt Ranch
Corrigan Benefits, LLP
Joel & Lina Hall
Lucy Hill - In Memory of Walter M. Lewright
George & Sandy Taylor
Bill & Nicki Lockett
Mack Ray
Marsha & Charles DeCou
Wing Walker Public Relations
Carol Bailey
Bill & Sandy Horine
Charlie & Linda Zahn
The Reverend Ram & Kendra Lopez
Robin Carter (Cristalinas Ptn., Ltd)
Mr. & Mrs. Don Orcutt
Dr. & Mrs. William W. Ishee, Jr.
John & Audrey Martin
Suzel Mendieta
Bill & Barbara Blackburn
Amy Roper
Jim & Mary Jochen - In Memory of Scott Alan Jochen
R.N. Conolly
Tony Gallagher
John D. McKeever
Gus & Gail Cargile
Gregg & Marsha Robertson
Bob & Becky Grimes
The Vaughan Family
William O. Harrison, Jr.

Family Membership
Clyde Allen
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Denman
David & Katie Sikes
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Ayoub

Supporter
Kent & Linda Savage
Samuel Swah
Betty C. Wright - In Memory of Mary Margaret Miller
Jim Ermis
Melissa Sterling
Mrs. Gilbert J. McGloin
Diana D. Braly

Student Membership
Paula Kennedy
Helen Holdsworth
Betty C. Wright
Carmen Hagopian
Candice Mottet
Chesley Swann
Renee Drybread
Brenda Carter
Betty Hartley - In Memory of Arthur Hartley
 

 

Book Dedication and Premiere Party Follow-up

Wildlife in Focus IV was recently dedicated to Mr. Brien O’Connor Dunn for his leadership in Conservation at our Book Dedication & Fundraising Party. Brien represents today’s link to the 176 year ownership of the Fennessey Ranch by the O’Connor Family.  Each generation has faced and met a new set of challenges to holding their land
and making it productive. Brien started the Fennessey Ranch and
wildlife projects in response to what he saw as the most urgent and far
reaching challenges yet.


Wildlife in Focus IV is a testiment to the hard work of our local landowners, talented photographers and dedicated sponsors and supporters.  The event raised over $16,000 for Environmental Education which allows us to spread our mission of raising public awareness about wildlife and habitat conservation.

To experience the evening click on the following link
http://www.wildlifephotocontest.com/


Thank You for your wonderful support!

Michelle Horine

Executive Director

Coastal Bend Wildlife Photo Contest

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Christmas Gifts

Wildlife in Focus IV is the latest
volume in a series published after
each Coastal Bend Wildlife
Photo Contest to promote and
educate all ages about the need
to protect our local resources.

The book captures an intimate
and artistic view of Coastal Bend
Wildlife as seen through the eyes
of talented photographers and
conservation minded landowners.

This stunning book features over 200 LOCAL award winning wildlife
photographs from some of the most unique private ranches in our area. 

This year....Give the Gift of Conservation

Only $25 from now until Christmas Eve.

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For the Kids....

At this year's Wildlife in Focus Book Dedication Party we decided to direct the fundraising portion to the kiddos of the community.  The challenge was to have each person in the room purchase one book to donate to our local schools through Kritters 4 Kids.  We had a wonderful response, raising enough money to donate 166 books to our local schools. That's 6 schools!

If you would like to donate to our Kritters 4 Kids program, just give us a call and pledge your donation by December 31, 2008.  We still need 9 books to complete a 7th school donation from this fundraiser.  Remember these donations are tax deductible.


To donate: 361-881-9316

Click Here to Experience Kritters 4 Kids

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Snow Photos Needed

 

Snow Photos Wanted for Library Exhibit


Through a partnership with the Janet F. Harte Public Library we are happy to inform all photographers of all skill levels the opportunity to exhibit and sell photographs from the 2004 Christmas Snow Fall.

High school students, faculty and the general public are invited to submit their best and favorite pictures of the 2004 snowfall.  All photos must be submitted by November 23 at 5 p.m. Photos will be exhibited in the Janet F. Harte Public Library between December 1 and Jan 30, 2009. Please pick up a flyer at the library for additional information or contact Managing Librarian Cynthia Tunches.

Cynthia G. Tunches
(361) 937-6569
Managing Librarian
Janet F. Harte Library
2629 Waldron Rd.
Corpus Christi, TX  78418

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Upcoming Holiday Events

Join us for the following Festive Events:

Nov. 25th-
A reception and Exhibit Opening is planned for Tuesday, Nov. 25th at Trinity Towers located on 101 N. Upper Broadway, Corpus Christi, TX.
Happy Hour is from 4:30-6:30pm. 


Dec. 11th-
Enjoy an artistic experience at the Art Center of Corpus Christi for a view of the 2007 Coastal Bend Wildlife Photo Contest Award Winning Photos.  Swing by the Kucera & Lockett Galleries for Piping HOT tamales and iced cold beverages.

Dec. 13th-
Join us for a jolly good time for a reception and holiday party at the Janet F. Harte Public Library Saturday, December 13 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Kathryn Childers, publisher of Snow: the South Texas Christmas Miracle, 2004 will be the special guest speaker. Meet representatives of the Coastal Bend Wildlife Photo Contest for contest information. The Flour Bluff Intermediate Choir will perform and refreshments will be generously provided by the Wachovia Securities-Michelle Orcutt and Roger Zessin financial team. Snow exhibit participants, as well as the general public are invited to this festive event.
Wildlife in Focus IV Books and Notecards will be available for purchase.


Please RSVP to Michelle Orcutt at 882-1600 

 

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Wildlife in Focus Pre-orders

If you have pre-ordered a Wildlife in Focus IV and have not yet received it, please come by the office at 711 N. Carancahua, Suite 120 to pick it up.  We will be happy to ship the books at a cost of $15 per case or $6 for the 1st book and $3 for each additional book.

Thank you for your support!

Coastal Bend Wildlife Habitat Education Program • 711 N Carancahua, Ste 120 • Corpus Christi • TX • 78475