HOT FOOT TEDDY NEWS
Snow Covers Smokey
The Journal, International Falls' newspaper, has a website with a picture of the town's Smokey statue. It is used to keep a record of the annual snowfall. International Falls, know as " The Icebox of the Nation", gets its share of snow and as the snow builds up, the picture of Smokey gets covered. You can follow the snowfall each winter at:
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Smokey Bear Returns to Remind Americans ... “Only You Can Prevent Wildfires”
Smokey Bear stars in new PSAs and an Educational DVD in time for July 4th
Washington, D.C., June 30, 2010 /PRNewswire/ —
The Advertising Council joined today with the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters (NASF) to launch a new series of public service advertisements (PSAs) and an educational DVD for elementary school students designed to provide critical information to Americans about wildfire prevention. The PSAs and DVD are being distributed prior to the July 4th holiday, a time when many people go camping, have outdoor BBQs and light fireworks.
In addition to the new PSAs, the Brigham Young University Ad Lab created a new DVD for elementary school teachers and other educational group leaders to communicate Smokey Bear’s important messages. The DVD whick last 7:30 minutes, features a day in the forest with Smokey Bear and tells his story of wildfire prevention. Produced in both English and Spanish and in 3D animation, the DVD also contains curriculum, activities and resources for teachers. To view the DVD, visit www.smokeybear.com/resources.asp.
Read the entire article at:
http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/adcouncil/44925/
More about the DVD at:
www.news.byu.edu/archive10-jun-smokeybear.aspx
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Another Article about the New DVD
BYU Ad Lab behind new Smokey Bear DVD DVD part of national campaign to educate children about wildfire prevention
Pop Quiz: Who spoke these famous words? “Only you can prevent wildfires.”
The answer is easy for most of us: Smokey Bear.
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Did You Know...
...there is a Smokey Bear State Forest in Minnesota?
It is located in central Koochiching County and the Canada boarder and sandwiched between Big Fork State Water Trail and Little Fork River State Water Trail. It covers 12,276 acres and was established in 1963.
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...on Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m., you may join the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and others in celebrating Smokey's 66th birthday and learning about environmental and forest fire safety issues at Mount Loretto Unique Area, located at 6450 Hylan Boulevard on Staten Island.
NYSDEC's annual Smokey Bear Birthday Bash is a fun opportunity for the public to learn about the natural environment and how the state works to protect important habitat from forest fires and other threats. The public will engage in hands-on activities, nature walks, environmental games, and a raffle with free prizes.
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New Smokey Bear District ranger named
Ruidoso News Jul 1, 2010 ... Chad Stewart will replace Buck Sanchez as the new district ranger of the Smokey Bear Ranger District of the Lincoln National Forest.
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Did You Know...
...that the New Hampshire Department of Safety Division of Fire Standards & Training and Emergency Medical Services, Richard M. Flynn Fire Academy is located at 98 Smokey Bear Blvd, Concord, New Hampshire
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We Have a Winner
Jeff Feen, member #203, spotted his number in the July issue of the HFT News and notified Debbie Walters before July 30. Remember to watch the next issue for your number.
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Sun Oak Arts Keychain
In addition to the Smokey note cards and America's Beautiful pages, Sun Oak Arts www.sunoakarts.com has a keychain (only $3.00) featuring the America's Beautiful binder cover.
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FYI
Effective April 1, 2010, KB Emblem will no longer maintain a retail site for individual sales of stock items. They will now be available through Fire Academy Store www.fireacademystore.com. This store features all the KB patches, decals, signs, and lapel pins previously offered by KB. It also has a Smokey Campfire Soup Bank ($6.95) in the miscellaneous sections.
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Bylaws Amendment Ballot
Don't forget to vote for or against the proposed changes in the bylaws. The Amendment ballot can be found on the last page of the July HFTCA newsletter.
member #272
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New Smokey Items
There is a fun new Smokey product on the Estes Ark website. Four different tree seedlings packaged in great "gift giving" boxes with Smokey Bear designs. All are available separately at
www.estesark.com under the Smokey Bear section. Pictured below are the tree kits.
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HFTCA Logo
The HFTCA logo sculpted in fimo clay by Rebecca Guldin in 2003. It is 3 inches tall.
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Capitan Street Lights
The new signs on Capitan light poles. The signs are made by the local high school whose goal is to have one mounted on every light pole. The signs measure 4 foot.
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What was your favorite HFTCA convention?
I guess it would have to be this year's convention since it was the only one I went to! Really enjoyed it. ----Martha Smith
I have only been to two HFTCA Conventions. The first convention (Sacramento, 1977), I attended with my hero - Rudy Wendelin. Rudy was amazing and I and the others learned more of his talent and efforts!
At the Branson convention, Cheryl and I were invited to attend. Again I was able to talk and honor my hero, Rudy Wendelin! We were again amazed on the organization by many towards the GREAT success of this convention. ----Don Hansen
All the conventions are a joy to me. Seeing my friends that have put so much time and effort into collecting and promoting my image and what I stand for. Also, being a celebrity at the conventions has its perks. ----Smokey Bear
Send your answers to:
mjguldin@comcast.net
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Remember your HFTCA membership card number
Every newsletter contains the number of one lucky member. If your number is drawn, contact Debbie Walters at debbiedo10@tularosa.net to claim the prize. The current number is #203. The deadline is July 30.
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Welcome New Members:
Mary Kay Hicks
Bill & Susan Lawter
Mike & Vicki Hoffman
Deb Swartz
Roy & Sandy Austin
Terry & Vicki Cook
Rebecca Judd
Welcome Reinstated Member:
Jim Van Meter
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HFTCA Trivia
Each month a new trivia question will be posted. The winner will be drawn from the names of members with the correct answer and will receive a Smokey Bear clothespin.
June's Trivia Question: 
Dorothy Guck, Ray Bell and Fred Pfingsten were guest speakers at which HFT convention?
Answer: The 1999 convention.
There were 3 members with the correct answer.
Jill & Craig Williams are June's winners. They were also the winners in May.
July's Trivia Question:
According to the HFTCA directory, what current member has the lowest membership number?
All answers should be emailed to mjguldin@comcast.net before the 1st of August.
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Newsletter Deadline
Don't forget that the deadline for articles to be included in October's newsletter must be submitted to the editor by September 15.
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