explore www.AmericaInBloom.org for

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explore www.AmericaInBloom.org for complete
information about the program.
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a typical organizing committee is comprised of
dedicated and resourceful local citizens who
are interested in improving their home town
Should include member of municipal council,
members of associations, businesses,
organizations interested in horticulture,
heritage and improving community life,
volunteers, media
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contact municipal departments (parks and
recreation, economic development, tourism)
about America in Bloom participation
communicate your municipalitys
responsibilities, including - support of town
council - encourage community involvement -
prepare for the judging in April-July - provide
lodging for one to three nights (depending on
community size) for two judges - provide
transportation for the judges
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online at www.AmericaInBloom.org
registration deadline February 28 your
committee receives the AIB Registration Package
which includes everything you need to get
started, including - evaluation grid (what the
judges look for) - how to organize an effective
working committee - ideas and suggestions for a
local contest involving the entire community
- examples of successful efforts from other
communities
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Inventory your communitys assets, interests,
abilities, and existing enhancement programs in
each of the eight criteria and link with them.
Programs such as these can be an integral part of
a communitys local effort and coincide nicely
with America in Bloom.
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keep it simple and focused for the first year
develop promotional plans to - encourage
volunteers - inform the media - attract
business partnerships - attract partnering
organizations
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Implementing your plans for community enhancement
with your partners and volunteers is what America
in Bloom is all about. These are also the moments
of fun and dedication that you want to capture
for the judges as well as the local media. Most
importantly, this is where friendships,
environmental awareness, and community pride take
root and fully blossom.
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prepare materials for the judges that reflect
all criteria on the evaluation grid make
good use of the time the judges are in your
community judges tour and activities should
take into account all of the categories on the
evaluation grid
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The annual America in Bloom Awards Ceremony is
hosted in a different city each year and
celebrates achievement in all participating
communities. Everyone is invited! The National
Symposium is an excellent chance to network,
share your achievements, and learn from others.
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The purpose of the America in Bloom contest is
not just awards. The pride, fulfillment and
community enhancement that results from
participation in the program is the real reward.
Even those communities that don't win an award
win! Friendships form. Civic pride increases.
Tourism booms. Property values go up. Vandalism
goes down. Cultural exchanges begin. Beauty
abounds. That is how you and America in Bloom
Plant pride in your community.
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www.AmericaInBloom.org aib_at_ofa.org America in
Bloom Help Desk [phone]