"The Search for the Real-life Spirit of G.I. Joe" Continues...CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 25, 1999-- Nationwide Essay Contest Seeks Everyday Heroes who Embody the G.I. Joe Spirit of Honor, Courage, Respect, Service, and Good Clean Fun To celebrate the 35th birthday of G.I. Joe G.I. Joe any American soldier. [Am. Military Slang: Misc.] See : Soldiering (R), the world's first action figure, Hasbro, Inc., is searching the nation to find 35 men or women who best personify per·son·i·fy tr.v. per·son·i·fied, per·son·i·fy·ing, per·son·i·fies 1. To think of or represent (an inanimate object or abstraction) as having personality or the qualities, thoughts, or movements of a living being: the G.I. Joe spirit and the basic All-American values of honor, courage, respect, service, and good clean fun. The "recruitment" period continues through September 15, 1999. Hasbro is asking Americans to describe, in 100 words or less, why they or someone they know embodies "The Real-Life Spirit of G.I. Joe." From all eligible entries, 35 finalists will be selected. A $1,000 donation will be made by Hasbro to a local charitable or community service organization jointly in the names of each of the 35 finalists and the person who nominated nom·i·nate tr.v. nom·i·nat·ed, nom·i·nat·ing, nom·i·nates 1. To propose by name as a candidate, especially for election. 2. To designate or appoint to an office, responsibility, or honor. them. In addition, the finalists and those who nominate nom·i·nate tr.v. nom·i·nat·ed, nom·i·nat·ing, nom·i·nates 1. To propose by name as a candidate, especially for election. 2. To designate or appoint to an office, responsibility, or honor. them will win a variety of collectible G.I. Joe action figures. One grand prize winner will be chosen from among the 35 finalists and will receive a 35th Anniversary Edition Ford Mustang For other Ford Mustang models and concepts, see . The Ford Mustang is an automobile produced by the Ford Motor Company, originally based on the Ford Falcon compact.[1] . The grand prize winner will also receive a G.I. Joe action figure with the head sculpted sculpt v. sculpt·ed, sculpt·ing, sculpts v.tr. 1. To sculpture (an object). 2. To shape, mold, or fashion especially with artistry or precision: in his or her likeness. WHAT: "THE SEARCH FOR THE REAL-LIFE SPIRIT OF G.I. JOE" CONTEST WHEN: ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN SEPT. 15, 1999 HOW TO ENTER: On a 3x5 card, hand print your name, complete address, daytime phone number and age, as well as the corresponding information for the person being nominated. Attach the 3x5 card to an original, legibly leg·i·ble adj. 1. Possible to read or decipher: legible handwriting. 2. Plainly discernible; apparent: legible weaknesses in character and disposition. written essay (100 words or less), and mail complete entry to: Search for the Real-Life Spirit of G.I. Joe Contest P.O. Box 1130 Young America Young America may refer to: Cities, towns, townships, etc.
For more information and official rules, visit http://www.gijoe.com U.S. residents of all ages can enter a nomination (a), however, those nominated to be "The Real-Life Spirit of G.I. Joe" must be over 18 years of age. Self-nomination is permitted. The 35 finalists will be announced in October. (a) Employees and directors (and their immediate families and those living in their same households) of Hasbro, Inc. & its affiliates, parents, subsidiaries, advertising & promotion agencies not eligible. Void where prohibited by law. No purchase necessary. |
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