<html><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div><br><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0; "><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="address"><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PlaceType"><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PlaceName"><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="Street"><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="City"><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="State"><div class="Section1"><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">Friends,<o:p></o:p></span></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><o:p> </o:p></span></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">Hope everything is going well in your community. I wanted to share with you some of the activities happening in the County in February, including several opportunities/scholarships for our youth. If you could please distribute this to your community members, I would greatly appreciate it.<o:p></o:p></span></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><b><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold; "><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><b><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold; "><img src="cid:31AB9B4F-9B26-44AF-861B-C4749E51F689@local"><o:p></o:p></span></font></b></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><b><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold; "><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><b><u><font size="4" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold; ">Upcoming Events and Announcements<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><b><u><font size="4" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-weight: bold; "><o:p><span style="text-decoration: none; "> </span></o:p></span></font></u></b></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><b><u><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold; ">Job Openings Reminder<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="3" color="black" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; ">Gaylord Hotel, resort and conference center at the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">National</st1:placename><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><st1:placetype w:st="on">Harbor</st1:placetype></st1:place><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>is looking for prospective employees. They are having a “grand hire” event at the site from January 30 – February 2<sup>nd</sup>. To apply for jobs, do so immediately at<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.gaylordnational.com/" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline; "><font color="black"><span style="color: black; ">www.gaylordnational.com</span></font></a>. There are job descriptions on the website as well as an explanation of how the process will work.<o:p></o:p></span></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: bold; "><b><u><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><o:p><span style="text-decoration: none; "> </span></o:p></span></font></u></b></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><b><u><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold; ">Bus Stop Shelter Upgrades</span></font></u></b><o:p></o:p></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">The<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Prince George</st1:city></st1:place>’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation is conducting a study of our County bus stops. If you know of a bus stop in need of a shelter please call my office at (301) 952-3060. Please be advised that all recommendations will undergo evaluation by DPW&T. Suggestions are needed by February 8, 2008. <o:p></o:p></span></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: bold; "><b><u><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><o:p><span style="text-decoration: none; "> </span></o:p></span></font></u></b></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: bold; "><b><u><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">Second Annual Back to the Delta Project<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: bold; "><b><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; ">Colours is a music program based in our local County Schools. In the coming months the student-mentors in Colours will be hosting the second annual "Back to the Delta Project." Last year, the student-mentors not only formed a living, breathing blues band in honor of the Delta Region, but they raised $15,000 for five student programs in the Delta Region. They did not do this alone. Please consider doing the following to support this excellent program.<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; "> <o:p></o:p></span></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">1. Visit<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="../../dmglaros/Local%20Settings/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/Local%20Settings/dmglaros/Local%20Settings/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/OLK23/www.colours.org" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline; ">www.colours.org</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>and learn more about this year's event.<o:p></o:p></span></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">2. Get involved by joining the 2008 Honorary Blues Council<o:p></o:p></span></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">3. Plan to be at their event at<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Northwestern</st1:placename><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><st1:placetype w:st="on">High School</st1:placetype></st1:place>, the weekend of<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><b><span style="font-weight: bold; ">Feb. 21st - 23rd</span></b>, 2008, at 7:30 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">4. Support the student efforts through the advertising program<o:p></o:p></span></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; "> <o:p></o:p></span></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">This year they are also looking for local and national businesses to have the student led Splatt Blues Orchestra come out and perform and/or distribute information about their efforts.<o:p></o:p></span></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><b><u><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold; "><o:p><span style="text-decoration: none; "> </span></o:p></span></font></u></b></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><b><u><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold; ">Upcoming<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><st1:place w:st="on">Central Kenilworth</st1:place><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Corridor Community Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">The<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Prince George</st1:city></st1:place>’s County Planning Department is preparing a revitalization study for the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Central Kenilworth Avenue</st1:address></st1:street><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>to identify issues confronting the area and prioritize an action plan. A community meeting will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2008 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm to discuss progress and prioritize action items at<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Templeton</st1:placename><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><st1:placetype w:st="on">Elementary School</st1:placetype></st1:place><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>(<st1:address w:st="on"><st1:street w:st="on">6001 Carters Lane</st1:street><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><st1:city w:st="on">Riverdale</st1:city>,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><st1:state w:st="on">MD</st1:state></st1:address>).<o:p></o:p></span></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><o:p> </o:p></span></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><b><u><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold; ">Maryland Department of Transportation</span></font></u><o:p></o:p></b></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is currently updating the State’s long range transportation plan, known as the (MTP). The MTP establishes a 20-year vision of transportation in the State and provides policy direction through statewide goals and objectives. Throughout the coming months, MDOT will be conducting extensive public outreach to engage<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:state w:st="on">Maryland</st1:state></st1:place>’s citizens, agencies, and interested organization to help revise the transportation system’s long-range goals, and objectives. <o:p></o:p></span></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><o:p> </o:p></span></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">We encourage you to participate in helping to shape the MTP. For additional information and to learn about upcoming events, review draft goals and objectives and participate in an on-line survey visit their website:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.mdot.state.md.us/Planning" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline; ">www.mdot.state.md.us/Planning</a>. If you have questions or concerns, please call Mr. Ron Spalding in the office of Planning at 410-865-1304 or email him at<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="mailto:mtpupdate2@mdot.state.md.us" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline; ">mtpupdate2@mdot.state.md.us</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><o:p> </o:p></span></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><b><u><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold; ">Scholarship<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><st1:place w:st="on">Opportunity</st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">The Prince Georges County Federation of Park and Recreation Councils represents approximately 80 Recreation Councils, Civic Associations, and individuals interested in promoting parks and recreation within<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Prince</st1:placename><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><st1:placename w:st="on">Georges</st1:placename><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><st1:placename w:st="on">County</st1:placename></st1:place>. The Federation will award its 17<sup>th</sup>scholarship in parks and recreation next spring. The $500 scholarship will be awarded to a<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Prince</st1:placename><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><st1:placename w:st="on">Georges</st1:placename><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><st1:placename w:st="on">County</st1:placename></st1:place><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>resident student who is currently or intends to major in recreation at a recognized college or university. The deadline for applications is May 15, 2008.<o:p></o:p></span></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><o:p> </o:p></span></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">For additional information including an application call Harlan W. Tucker 301-262-1010<o:p></o:p></span></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><o:p> </o:p></span></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><a name="GOSV"><b><u><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold; ">Annual Governor's Volunteer Service Awards Ceremony</span></font></u></b></a><b><u><span style="font-weight: bold; "><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="3" color="black" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: black; ">Governor Martin O'Malley and Lt. Governor Anthony Brown are once again seeking nominees for the 25th Annual Governor's Volunteer Service Awards. The criteria for selection of the 2007 award winners, nomination forms and additional instructions are available at<a href="http://www.gov.state.md.us/" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline; ">www.gov.state.md.us</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>or by calling 410-767-1216 or 1-800-321-VOLS. All nominations must be postmarked or faxed no later than March 3, 2008.<o:p></o:p></span></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><b><u><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold; "><o:p><span style="text-decoration: none; "> </span></o:p></span></font></u></b></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><b><u><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold; ">Prince George’s County Youth Employment Services (YES)<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">YES has over 6000 pre-screened, prepared youth who are excited about helping your business perform while your permanent staff is away on vacation. Help provide excellent job opportunities for our youth to prepare them for tomorrow.<o:p></o:p></span></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><o:p> </o:p></span></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">For more information please contact YES at (301) 883-7268.<o:p></o:p></span></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><o:p> </o:p></span></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><b><u><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold; ">BIZ 2008: A<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Summit</st1:city></st1:place><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>and Showcase for Young Entrepreneurs<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">The Biz 2008<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Summit</st1:city></st1:place><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>will give young entrepreneurs an opportunity to network and strengthen their skills. A business plan competition offering scholarships, grant awards and potential internship opportunities to winners will also be part of the summit. All<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Prince George</st1:city></st1:place>’s County high school and college student business owners or students with a desire to own a business are encouraged to apply and attend.<o:p></o:p></span></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><o:p> </o:p></span></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">BIZ 2008 will take place during National Entrepreneurship Week, Saturday, March 1, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Camelot of Upper Marlboro,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">13901 Central Ave</st1:address></st1:street><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>in Upper Marlboro,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:state w:st="on">Maryland</st1:state></st1:place>. To apply or to RSVP please contact the office of Council Member Ingrid Turner at (301) 952-3094.<o:p></o:p></span></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><o:p> </o:p></span></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><b><u><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold; ">Gladys Noon Spellman Scholarship Applications Available<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">The<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><st1:city w:st="on">Prince George</st1:city>'s<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">County</st1:placetype><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><st1:placename w:st="on">Women</st1:placename></st1:place>'s History Month Committee has established a scholarship in the memory of Congresswoman Gladys Noon Spellman. Ms. Spellman was a celebrated public servant of<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Prince George</st1:city></st1:place>'s County for more than two decades.<o:p></o:p></span></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">Applications are now being accepted with the following criteria for interested candidates:<o:p></o:p></span></font></div><ul type="square" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; "><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">Candidate must be a<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Prince George</st1:city></st1:place>'s County resident.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">Candidate should be in the 12th grade (already accepted into college). <o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">Candidate should be planning to major in government, criminal justice, political science, public administration, Fire Science or a health related field.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">Candidate should have outside interests and activities, including community<br>service.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">Candidate must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">Candidate must be able to attend the Annual Women's History luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 20, 2008 at Martin's Crosswinds.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li></ul><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">Applications must be received by Monday, February 25, 2008. To obtain an application contact Ms. Ola Hill at (301) 952-3755.<o:p></o:p></span></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><o:p> </o:p></span></font></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><i><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic; ">These periodic email updates are sent to public officials, town managers, civic association leaders, and residents upon request. If you are interested in receiving this update, please email Thomas Mayah at<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="mailto:tsmayah@co.pg.md.us" title="mailto:tsmayah@co.pg.md.us" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline; ">tsmayah@co.pg.md.us</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></div><div style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><o:p> </o:p></span></font></div></div><div><div><br class="khtml-block-placeholder"></div></div></o:smarttagtype></o:smarttagtype></o:smarttagtype></o:smarttagtype></o:smarttagtype></o:smarttagtype></o:smarttagtype></span></div><br></body></html>