Special Thanks...

We would like to thank the following foundations and sponsors...... for the recent donations/grants to the Coastal Bend Wildlife Photo Contest this month!
Your support helps spread public awareness about wildlife and habitat conservation in the Coastal Bend.

Blanche Davis Moore Foundation

Coastal Bend Community Foundation

M.G.& Johnnye Perry Foundation

Ed Rachal Foundation

Bruce & Gail Hoffman and Wachovia Securities

Rotary Club of Corpus Christi

Harvey Weil Foundation

Michell & Don Orcutt

Pat Suter

Dr. John & Louise Pettigrove

Give the Gift of Conservation

With the Holidays right around the corner,�Wildlife in Focus III is the perfect gift.� Now it's even easier to get your hands on a book, by ordering on-line or come�by our�office and purchase a pre-wrapped book�for your gift giving ease.� You can also purchase a Gift Set of I,�II &�III, while supplies last.��Be sure to�pre-order Wildlife in Focus IV.

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WILD Stocking Stuffers!

Everyday cards for every�occasion!� This year send a�"Wild"�
holiday greeting with Coastal Bend critters.� Holiday Cards are packaged 8�to a set...Call 361-881-9316 for more details. Single images and Mixed packs are still available.

Wild Cards feature award winning photographs from:

Mockingbird, Paul M. Denman, Swenson Ranch
Red-shouldered Hawk, Greg Pierson, Twin Oaks Ranch
Smooth Green Snake- Dr.�Juan Bahamon, South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center
White Pricklepoppy- Ruth Hoyt/John Pickles, Fennessey Ranch
Wildflowers- Ruth Hoyt/John Pickles, Fennessey Ranch
Tricolored Heron- Bill & Sharon Draker, Welder Wildlife Refuge
Fawn & Squirrel- Fred LaBounty, Rio Vista Ranch
Jackrabbit- Jay Goodrich, Hoffman Rockin h' Ranches, Ltd

Attention Photographers:

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Editors Sandra and Neal Johnson would like to remind photographers to send in their information sheets no later than Jan. 1, 2008 requesting information about�your winning images. This information is an essential part of filling in the details as we produce Wildlife in Focus IV.� Thank you so much for your time and support.

�The self-addressed, stamped envelopes furnished for your response CANNOT be used after Dec. 15
Mail to: 711 N. Carancahua, Suite 120, Corpus Christi 78475.

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Never too young to VOLUNTEER....

Thanks so much to the third grade class at Ella Barnes Elementary School who volunteered their time to help with a recent membership project for the Coastal Bend Wildlife Photo Contest.� These eager volunteers excitedly donated their time before their school day began to help our non-profit organization.

Tax-Free Gifts to Charities..LAST CHANCE!

Did you know you can make a tax free gift from your IRA?� In 2006, the Pension Protection Act included a provision that allows IRA owners 70 1/2 and older to make a tax-free direct gift of up to $100,000 from their IRA to qualifying charities for the years 2006 and 2007.� These distributions, that satisfy your minimum mandatory distribution requirements, are tax free because you don't claim the distribution as taxable income.� Did you know that the Coastal Bend Wildlife Photo Contest is a qualified charity?�� Make your gift today.

Also, don't forget that appreciated stock can be donated to the Coastal Bend Wildlife Photo Contest, avoiding the capital gains tax completely. As always, talk to your CPA or financial planner.

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