32 | Out in the Mountains | January 2000 p0 -et -ry \'po-9-trE n. 1 a : a metrical writing: VERSE b : the productions of a poet_: POEMS 2 : writing that formulates a concentrated imaginative awareness of experience in language chosen and arranged to create a specific emotional response through meaning, sound and rhythm ---MOUNTAlN PRIDE MEDlA ANNOUNCES tie UT IN THEMUNAIS laoellrgconlledf Submit your masterpiece for publication! Winners will receive cash prizes and their work will be featured in a special section in the April issue of 0/TM. They will also be invited to read their work in’ several Vermont locations in 2000. Judges for the competition are: CATHY RESMER HUGH COYLE LYLE GLAZIER Deadline for submission is February 15, 2000. For submission rules contact oitm@together.net or write to OITM Poetry Contest, PO Box 1078, Richmond, VT 05477 No phone calls, please. ‘ Moumain Pride Media is OUT... in Hue Moumains, and in Hue valleys and coming +0 see you.’ The next stops on the 1999-2000 Green Mountain Tour are: QURLINGTON) Saturday, January 15, 2000 at the home of Cheryl Carnii and Charissa Herrick in Burlington and CP1TTs1=oRD) Saturday, January 29, 2000 at the home of Bob Hooker and Greg Sharrow 1 - 3 PM - WORKSHOP Writing for print media Hone your press release and letter-to—the~editor writing skills. This is a hands-on workshop designed to help you and your organization get what you have to say in print. 4 - 6 PM RECEPTION Meet members of the Mountain Pride Media Board and the staff of Out in the Mountains and vtprideorg. We'll be there to chat with you about the services we offer, ask for your input, and answer your ques- tions. We need volunteers in each area to make food, help us with local contacts and invitations, assist with set up and break down. Please contact us at: oitm@together.net or 802-434-6486 to RSVP, volunteer, or get more information about the tour. GREEN MOUNTAIN We're already planning the rest TOUR STOPS STILL of the tour. Please Contact us if TO COME NEAR 1 you can help in your area. Brattleboro The Green Mountain Tour is M H made possible by a gener- fzirétiplej er ous grant from the Green M1 e my Mountain Fund for Popular Bennington struggle Newport Stowe Royalton Springfield St Albans