Contest open to Burlington County teens

    LUMBERTON — The TEAM (Teens Exposing Alcohol Myths) is looking for a logo and they want the youth of Burlington County to design it.  The contest (and the TEAM) is open to all Burlington County teens in 7th-12th grade.  The TEAM is a youth-led, youth-empowered committee of the Burlington County Coalition for Health Communities, administered by Prevention Plus of Burlington County, Inc.  Their mission is the change the behaviors, attitudes and environments of teens regarding alcohol misuse throughout Burlington County.  The logo is to reflect their mission or it can simply be the words “TEAM Teens Exposing Alcohol Myths.”
    First place is a $50 Funplex pass plus 50 tokens and the entry will become the new logo.  Please note, some slight modifications to the logo may be needed.
    Second place is a $25 Funplex pass and 25 tokens.  All entries receive a gift.
    Submissions are due by 6 p.m. Oct. 14.  Entries can be mailed or delivered to Prevention Plus, 1824 Route 38 East, Suite B, Lumberton, NJ 08048.  Winning entry will be voted on by TEAM members and announced at Red Ribbon Community Day.
    All entries will be on display Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Red Ribbon Community day, including the winner, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Burlington County Human Services Facility, 795 Woodlane Road, Westampton.
    All entries must be submitted on no larger than 9 x 12 inch construction paper, cardstock or posterboard.  Any form of artistic medium may be used but must be the entrant’s own work.  No computer generated artwork will be accepted.  Only one entry per person.
    If you would like more information about the contest or are interested in TEAM, call Danielle at 609-261-0001, or email [email protected].