1) Pre-registration for Design Contest is recommended. Registration can be achieved by calling Butch Johnston at 800.441.6486 or by going to the Ozark website: www.aboutozark.com and clicking on the " Contact Us " tab. All entries should be received in advance or at least by 12:00 PM the day of the competition. No later entry fees will be accepted. A $30.00 entry fee will need to be paid by each registrant who must be an employee of a dues paid member company.
2) Check - in and instructions will begin at 12:30 PM, Saturday, September 19, 2009. The competition will begin at 1:00 PM sharp and end at 3:00 PM. Clean - up of the design area will immediately follow.
3) Contestants may bring the following items into the design contest area, all in a clear zip lock bag: Knife, scissors, wire cutters, clippers, waterproof tape, and green stem wrap tape (light +/or dark green),and needle nose pliers. No other tools will be allowed. If you have any questions, please call Tanya Phillips,AIFD: 417.883.8580
4) Each designer will complete three ( 3 ) designs : a) Theme Design b) Wedding Design c) Sympathy Design The specific theme and type of each design will be announced when instructions are given.
5) Designs will be judged by number only, not by name.
6) The top five ( 5 ) finalists will be announced and will complete their final "Surprise Package Design-Off" ..on stage at 1:00 PM Sunday afternoon.The winners will be announced immediately following the final phase of the competition on Sunday afternoon.
7) Score sheets will not be available until after the final winners are announced.
8) Designs cannot be removed from the design room until after the final winners are announced.