Amy, Thanks, I will give that a try. Jerry
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From: Amy Alesch <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Sent: Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:17:05 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: Re: Fw: Iowa Parks need your help...for free!
I did it...I just typed in Lake Macbride and put IA as the state.
On Thu, Jul 14, 2011 at 4:53 PM, gerald neff <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> I tried 4 times to vote and it would not accept Lake MacBride State Park
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> From: Neila Seaman <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Thu, 14 Jul 2011 10:36:02 -0500 (CDT)
> Subject: Fw: Iowa Parks need your help...for free!
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> From: Krausman, Tammie [DNR]
> Subject: Iowa Parks need your help...for free!
>
> Lake Macbride State Park in Solon, Iowa has been awarded $10,000 and named
> one of the nationwide contenders eligible to receive $100,000 for
> enhancements through the America is Your Park Program (AIYP). This program
> encourages people to visit their favorite local, state or national park this
> summer and vote for their park using various interactive tools for their
> park to win a grant to help restore or rebuild places for people of all ages
> to play and the title of “America’s Favorite Park.”
>
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> We need your help to alert your friends, neighbors and colleagues!
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> We know this voting thing has been done before and may seem daunting, but
> with very minimal promotions, Lake Macbride is currently in 11th place with
> over 15,000 votes. Iowans love their parks and let's put some action behind
> those words. A vote for Lake Macbride is a vote for all Iowa Parks!
>
>
>
> 1. First, we’re hoping you can rally support for Lake Macbride State
> Park by logging on to http://livepositively.com/#/americasparks/vote, type
> in Lake Macbride in the Search for your park box and then cast your votes
> beginning today. You can vote as many times as possible until September 6th.
> You do not need to register your email address in order to vote. You can
> also share your votes via Facebook and Twitter to encourage your friends &
> colleagues to vote. 1 vote=1 point in the national competition.
>
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>
> 2. Second, visit Lake Mcbride State Park yourself and encourage your
> friends and family to visit as well. If you “check in” on Facebook from the
> park and upload a photo or video of your outdoor experience you can earn up
> to 5 points for Lake Macbride in the national competition.
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>
>
> 3. Third, plan to join us for a very special healthy outdoors event
> and check presentation at the park Wednesday August 3rd featuring Governor
> Terry Branstad and a host of other dignitaries. The activities will run from
> 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. and will include fitness activities, educational displays
> and refreshments. Coca-Cola will present a check for $10,000 to Lake
> Macbride State Park in a ceremony beginning at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome
> to attend.
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>
> Goal: 3 Million Votes!! We know that you and every other Iowan appreciates
> having beautiful parks to play in and so we're asking all Iowans to show
> their support by voting, often. Lake Macbride will serve as a pilot for
> ensuring healthy vending choices in Iowa state parks. So your vote also
> shows your support for increasing access to healthy beverages and snacks.
>
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>
> Please let me know if you have questions about this program, or if you want
> to be involved in the healthy outdoors day on August 3rd. Thank you for
> supporting Lake Macbride State Park and America is Your Park!
>
>
>
> For information on the program please visit: www.livepositively.com (and
> don’t forget to vote!).
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