ARIZONA GOURD SOCIETY 2016 THIRTEENTH ANNUAL GOURD ART COMPETITION February 12, 13, 14, 2016 Registration

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1 ARIZONA GOURD SOCIETY 2016 THIRTEENTH ANNUAL GOURD ART COMPETITION February 12, 13, 14, 2016 Registration The Competition Chairs wish to welcome each of you to this, our Thirteenth Annual Competition Gourd Art Show. Enjoy! We hope many of you will look over our category offerings and find one, two, three or more categories you just can t resist entering. Registration Entry Fees Youth Division: no charge All Others: AZGS Members** Non-Members Early Registration Postmarked by January 5, 2016 $5.00 per Entry $7.00 per Entry Registration Postmarked after January 5, 2016 $7.00 per Entry $9.00 per Entry but must arrive by January 23, 2016 Late Registration February 11, 2016 at the door $10.00 per Entry $12.00 per Entry AZGS MEMBERS: DUES MUST BE PAID OR POSTMARKED BY 12/31/2015. Make Checks for dues payable to AZGS. Send to AZGS Treasurer: Lana Hinde, 6002 W. Grovers Ave., Glendale, AZ The forms can also be hand delivered. Same dates apply. Register early to streamline the sign-in process and to avoid longlines. Mail or Deliver Registration Forms with Entry Fees to: Doris Gosney W. Mulberry Drive Avondale, AZ Include a filled out Photo Release Form with your registration form, one form per person. Make checks payable to Arizona Gourd Society. For questions, Doris: the.desertrat1@gmail.com Deliver Entries: Entries must arrive at the Pinal Fairgrounds on Thursday, February 11, See the following for times. A map is available at ( Registration. New!! For anyone taking a Thursday AM / PM class or for anyone teaching a Thursday AM / PM class registration is from 7A.M. to 2 P.M. Registration. Vendors (not teaching or taking any Thursday classes) registration is from 8 A.M. to 2 PM. For all other entrants registration is from 9 A.M. and 2 P.M Page 1

2 Delivery of Entries continued Shipping Entries: If you or your representatives are unable to deliver your Entries on February , they can be shipped or mailed if postmarked by January 5, 2016 with arrival by January 23, AZGS or its representatives are not responsible for any damage caused during shipping. Insurance coverage is recommended. Entries will be returned in the same box with the same packaging that they arrived in. Send to: Doris Gosney, W. Mulberry Drive, Avondale, AZ PICK-UP on SUNDAY. All entries must be picked-up between 3 and 4 p.m. on Sunday. (Note: Unfortunately we have time restrictions on our take-down and with the huge amount of tables, display shelves, display screens, drapery material, signs, etc. that must be taken down and loaded we must start our take-down at 4 p.m. also.) -up Sunda - P.M. THERE WILL BE AN EXPRESS PICK-UP LINE FOR VENDORS IN THE EXHIBITION HALL. **** The ARIZONA GOURD SOCIETY, WUERTZFARM and PINAL FAIRGROUNDS WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE SECURITY MEASURES, but ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY for DAMAGE or THEFT. The Arizona Gourd Society, thanks you for entering this competition, AZGS receives no portion of the money from the Fairgrounds admission fee, making your entry fees essential to financing our Competition Gourd Art Show. Page 2

3 REGISTRATION F0RM NOTE: Print Legibly. If your name can not be read, it will not be entered. Exhibitor s Name: Street Address Division: Check One Youth Junior No Entry Fee Teen Fee City Zip Cell State Adult Open Novice Intermediate Advanced Master Grand Master IF WHILE JUDGING THEY DEEM A GOURD IS IN THE WRONG CATEGORY IT WILL NOT BE JUDGED Category Number Description of Entry Entry Fee AZGS Entry # Total $ The members of the Arizona Gourd Society thank you for entering this competition. AZGS receives no portion of the money from the Fairgrounds admission fee, making your entry fees essential to financing our Competition Gourd Art Show. Make checks payable to Arizona Gourd Society. Entry must include the signed Photo Release Form (page 4) to be accepted Would you volunteer at the Festival? Yes, I d like to help! Mark an X in front of the areas you d like to help with. Receiving Day, Feb 11, 2016 Security Feb Security Feb Releasing Day, Feb 14, 2016 For AZGS Use Only Paid by Check Paid by Cash Date Received Paid by Money Order Security Feb Page 3

4 ARIZONA GOURD SOCIETY 2016 ANNUAL GOURD ART COMPETITION February 12, 13, 14, 2016 Registration ARIZONA GOURD SOCIETY PHOTOGRAPH RELEASE FORM (Please Print CLEARLY) _I certify that this is my original design and not a direct copy from a class, publication or tutorial. _I do not want to be included. No Gourd Art Entry will be accepted without this consent form signed by the Entrant. This single consent form covers all Gourd Art Entries by the undersigned. I (print full name) hereby grant the Arizona Gourd Society (AZGS) the non-exclusive royalty free right to photograph my entry(ies) for possible inclusion in a 2016 DVD to be sold and distributed for AZGS fund-raising purposes. I understand that funds raised from the sale will be used to support the AZGS. AZGS agrees to include the name of the artist on any picture used, and provide contact information (as desired) for the entrant. AZGS reserves the right to photograph any view or detail that it deems appropriate to display the Gourd Art Entry(s) on the DVD. Entering the competition does not guarantee that the Gourd Art Entry will be included in the DVD. It is further understood that the photograph(s) may also be used for the DVD promotional material. I hereby irrevocably authorize the AZGS to edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish or distribute this photo for purposes of publicizing the AZGS's programs or for any other lawful purpose. In addition, I waive the right to inspect or approve the finished product, including written or electronic copy, wherein the photograph of my Gourd Art Entry appears. Additionally, I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of the photograph. Entrant here by represents and warrants that any element used to decorate the gourd will not infringe on any intellectual property rights (including without limitation, copyrights, and trademarks or licensing rights), publicity rights or privacy rights of any third party. Entrant agrees to indemnify and hold AZGS and its respective officers or agents harmless from any damage, loss or expense (including attorney's fees and costs) occasioned by any claims, actions, suits or proceedings of any nature whatsoever and by whomsoever made, arising out of the photographed activities in which I am taking part or arising from any breach or alleged breach of the above intellectual property rights. This Agreement may not be amended or modified in any respect except by written notification and consent of the president of AZGS. I am 18 years of age or older and am competent to contract in my own name.i have read this release before signing below and I fully understand the contents, meaning, and impact of this release. Signature Printed Name I hereby certify that I am the parent or guardian of _Date named above) and do hereby give my consent without reservation to the foregoing on behalf of this person. Contact Information I do I do not wish to have this contact information included with the DVD website address mailing address telephone number AZGS reserves the right to edit the information for space considerations but should not exceed 120 characters This page must be submitted with page 3 for entry into the Competition. Page 4

5 STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS for REGISTERING and PICKING UP GOURD ENTERIES Step 1: Forms Fill out the Registration Form on page 3 Fill out the Photograph Release Form on page 4. Send both forms with the entry fee to: Doris Gosney, W. Mulberry Dr. Avondale, AZ The Entry Fees are shown on page 1. Make checks pay able to: Arizona Gourd Society. The forms can also be hand delivered. Same dates apply. Register early to avoid long check-in lines Step2: Deliver Gourd Art Entries. There will be volunteers signing in your Gourd Art Entries and placing them in the proper area for judging. If you have not pre-registered, there will be a separate line for registering your Gourd Art Entries. You will receive a claim ticket for each Gourd Art piece you enter. You will need the claim tickets to pick up your Gourd Art Entries at the end of the Festival. Need to mail your entry? Ship to: Doris Gosney, W Mulberry Dr, Avondale, AZ Mailing Step 1: Pack the gourds very carefully with ample protection. Do not seal the box yet. Mailing Step 2: Take the box to the post office, UPS, or whichever company you prefer. Mailing Step 3: Have them weigh the package for the fee for me to return shipping as well as for you to ship your entry to me. Mailing Step 4: Purchase both shipping labels. Mailing Step 5: Place the return postage tickets inside the box. Page 5

6 Mailing Step 6: Seal the box Mailing Step 7: Place mailing label on the outside of the box. Mailing Step 8: Ship the box by no later than January 2, 2016 with arrival by January 23, Step3 Pick up of Gourd Art Entries. All entries must be in place until 3 p.m. on Sunday afternoon to allow the public to enjoy the show throughout the weekend. Anyone removing an entry before this time will not be allowed to enter the competition the following year. All gourd entries MUST be picked up between 3 p.m. and 4p.m.on Sunday, February 14, If you are having someone else pick up your Entries, make sure they have your claim tickets. Anyone removing an entry before this time will not be allowed to enter the competition the following year. If you are having someone else pick up your Entries, make sure they have your claim ticket(s). Any Gourds not Picked up by 4 p.m. will be donated to the Arizona Gourd Society AZGS s 2016 competition theme is The Best of Arizona. Entries in this category will focus on a gourd piece representative of the artist s conception of what represents The Best of Arizona. The category may, but is not limited to focusing on Arizona s archeology, heritage, animal life, terrain, history, cultures, art, music, people, etc. One or more gourds may be used to create the entry. Each Division will have The Best of Arizona category allowing all to enter and participate with others of similar abilities. The category is limited only by your imagination. Happy Creating! Page 6

7 Areas of Concern for all entrants to consider: 1. The Arizona Gourd Society will be accepting only one entry per person per category. 2. Competitive placement of entry. In fairness to each entrant, the entry must reflect the skill level expected for that specific level of competition. 3. Regardless of level of prior experience in the field of gourd art, if the receiving person at the registration table sees the entry does not reflect the skills expected at the level the entrant wishes to enter, he/she will suggest to the entrant that the art be placed into a different Division or Category. If the entrant disagrees, the entrant may withdraw his/her entry or agree to abide by the decision made later in the day by the Placement Review Committee. The Placement Review Committee is composed of three people, all knowledgeable and skilled in Judging Gourd Art and in the selection of the appropriate area for a piece of gourd art. 4. No Copyright infringement(s) allowed. The depiction or use of logos, slogans, pictures, lyrics, songs, etc. that can be attributed to a given product are not permitted as part of the presentation of the gourd art. If any reference to a given product is inferred or depicted in any way, the gourd piece will not be judged. 5. Laser work on Gourds will not be accepted into the Gourd Competition this year. We continue to expand our knowledge base in this medium and are not yet comfortable including as a judged area. 6. All work on an entry must be your original design, remember no Stick N Burn. YOUTH DIVISION YOUTH DIVISION is designed to promote, to encourage and to teach our school-aged youth how to create art from gourds. In the Youth Division, any type of gourd art using a single gourd or a combination of gourds may be entered. The piece may be from a seminar, class or pattern. There is no entry fee for the Youth Division. Each contributor is limited to one entry. Page 7

8 YOUTH Youth ages 12 and under: Category 1: One decorated gourd, functional or decorative using any technique may be entered.. (Youth exhibitors may enter in the Youth Division, Novice Division or Intermediate Division.) TEEN Youth ages Category 2: One decorated gourd, functional or decorative using any technique may be entered. (Teen exhibitors may enter in the Youth Division, Novice Division or Intermediate Division.) OPEN DIVISION using Artist s Original Design Category 3: Collaborative Gourd Two or more Artist s are allowable for Collaborated Art. Gourd Creativity focuses on a group of two or more people, who work on gourds, coming together to design and create one entry. (We ve loved the collaborative work the Gourd Patches have contributed over the years for the raffle and wanted to have a category where all could have an opportunity to work with others o one project.) The category is open to all skill levels. Any number of gourds may be used to create one entry. Any medium, except laser, may be used. Example: 3 gourd people, one from Novice Division, one from the Intermediate Division, and one from the Master s Division may decide to work together to create one design or they all be from one Division. (One ribbon will be awarded for each winning entry.) NOVICE DIVISION: Artists use ORIGINAL design The NOVICE DIVISION is for the gourd crafter who is new to the art form and who has no extensive experience or expertise in any art medium (such as painting, carving, wood burning, basketry, etc.) The Novice Division provides the new gourd crafter with an opportunity to demonstrate basic skills learned. The Novice is learning new techniques with this Division providing the Novice with a venue to demonstrate what he/she has learned. Participation in the Novice Division is limited to two years. Not everyone that is new to gourd cr aft in g is a novice. Anyone having received a 1st pla ce ri bbon for his /her ent r y in the Novice Division automatically moves to the Intermediate Division the following year. Page 8

9 Entrants in the Novice Division who have won Best of Novice Division in this competition or who have won a major award in a juried art show (in any medium) must move immediately into the Intermediate Division. Novice Categories based on Technique the limited use of coloring, stains or finishes is permitted, but the listed technique MUST predominate: Category 4: Wood burning/pyrography. The gourd may be wood burned only and may be with or without the use of stains, inks, dyes and/or clear finish. Burning styles include line burning, shading, and stippling. One or all three styles maybe present. Finish is the artist s choice. Category 5: Carving. The gourd may be carved, chiseled, gouged, or have a cut design that penetrates the gourd shell, which can include filigree and/or fretwork. Category 6: Beaded, clay, glass, stones, metal or inlay embellishments, weaving, fiber arts, steampunk, etc. (Huichol Inlay included) requires that the applied embellishment(s) must predominate. Category 7: Coloring Techniques. Any coloring technique is acceptable as long as it is predominate on the gourd. Category 8: Mixed Media. Any combination of above techniques including: A gourd may be woven, twined, or coiled with mixed materials such as pine needles, philodendron sheaths, long grass, bark strips, cotton clothesline, paper rush or Danish Cord. Binder materials may be artificial sinew, waxed linen, embroidery floss and raffia. Materials may be natural or manmade. Traditional or Freestyle Teneriffe is included. Category 9: Gourds Crafted in a Class/Tutorial. The gourd entered will be judged solely on its quality of craftsmanship and will receive one overall score. Page 9

10 INTERMEDIATE DIVISION Using the Artist s ORIGINAL design Entrants in the Intermediate Division once you have won Best of this Division in this competition, you must move up to the Advance Division. If you have earned first place in a specific category you are required to enter the Advanced Division in that specific category. Categories Based on Technique the limited use of coloring, stains or finishes is permitted, but the listed technique MUST be the predominate feature! Category 10: Gourds Wood burning/pyrography. The gourd may be wood burned only and may be with or without the use of stains, inks, dyes and/or clear finish. Burning styles include line burning, shading and stippling. One or all three styles may be present. Finish is the entrant s choice. Category 11: Carving. The gourd may be carved, chiseled, gouged, or have a cut design that penetrates the gourd shell, includes filigree and/or fretwork. Category 12: Beaded, clay, glass, stones, metal or inlay embellishments, steampunk. (Huichol Inlay included) requires that the applied embellishment(s) must predominate. Category 13: Coloring Techniques. Any coloring technique is acceptable as long as it predominate on the gourd. Category 14: Fiber Arts. A gourd woven, twined, or coiled with mixed materials such as pine needles, philodendron sheaths, long grass, bark strips, cotton clothesline, paper rush or Danish Cord. Binder materials may be artificial sinew, waxed linen, embroidery floss and raffia. Materials may be natural or manmade. Traditional or Freestyle Teneriffe is included. Category 15: Mixed Media. Any combination of above techniques. Categories Based on Themes Using Artist Original Design Category 16: Living-Fantasy Creatures. Any technique allowed. More than one gourd may be used. Category 17: Illuminations. Lamps and illuminated gourds included. Electricity is NOT available. Page 10

11 Fire Marshall does not permit candles. Gourds will be displayed unlit unless they are battery operated. Category 18: Miniature Decorated Gourd. Any technique allowed. Gourd and any embellishments must be 3 or less in all directions. If a stem is present, it will be included in the 3 inch measurement in any direction. Display stands are allowed. No jewelry gourds allowed in the category. Category 19: Gourd Dolls or Spirit Figures. Any technique allowed. Category 20: Gourd Masks. Any technique allowed. Gourd Masks are made to wear, display or hang on the wall. Masks without a display stand must have a loop or hanger so they may be hung for display at the show. Category 21: Vases, Bowls, Containers. Any technique allowed. Category 22: Wearable Gourd Art. Gourd Jewelry: Whole or cut gourd jewelry items ( pin, earrings, bracelet, hair piece, etc.). Must be wearable. Gourd Purse: Must be functional. May use multiple gourds and accessories (beads, leather, string, thread, cord clasps, etc.) Category 23: The Best of Arizona. One or more gourds may be used to depict the entrant s view of what is best about Arizona. Any technique or combination of techniques (except laser) may be used. It could have a geological, landscape (desert/mountains), jewelry. Southwest Native America, music, single or multiple cultural influences, a person, a group of people, natural resources, art, music, theatre, instruments, basketry, designs, etc. The theme is your choice. ADVANCED DIVISION Using Artists ORIGINAL design The Advanced Division is for those artists whose level of work reflects a good grasp of multiple techniques and finishing skills. They are creating distinctive, original work and are ready to compete with a wider range of competitors. They may have taught a gourd class for a fee but are not showing in galleries and have not won top awards in art/gourd competitions. Once you have won Best of this Division in this competition, you must move up to the Masters Division. If you have earned first place in a specific category you are required to enter the Masters Division in that specific category. Page 11

12 Categories Based on Technique: the limited use of coloring, stains or finishes is permitted, but the listed technique MUST be the predominate feature Category 24: Wood burning/pyrography. The gourd may be wood burned only and may be with or without the use of stains, inks, dyes and/or clear finish. Burning styles include line burning, shading and stippling. One or all three styles may be present. Finish is the entrant s choice. Category 25: Carving. The gourd may be carved, chiseled, gouged, or have a cut design that penetrates the gourd shell, includes filigree and/or fretwork. Category 26: Beaded, clay, glass, stones, metal or inlay embellishments, steampunk. (Huichol Inlay included) requires that the applied embellishment(s) must predominate. Category 27: Coloring Techniques. Any coloring technique is acceptable as long as it predominate on the gourd. Category 28: Fiber Arts. A gourd woven, twined, or coiled with mixed materials such as pine needles, philodendron sheaths, long grass, bark strips, cotton clothesline, paper rush or Danish Cord. Binder materials may be artificial sinew, waxed linen, embroidery floss and raffia. Materials may be natural or manmade. Traditional or Freestyle Teneriffe is included. Category 29: Mixed Media. Any combination of above techniques. CATEGORIES BASED ON THEMES (using Artist s original design) Category 30: Living or Fantasy Creatures. Any technique allowed. More than one gourd may be used. Category 31: Illuminations. Lamps and illuminated gourds included. Electricity is NOT available. Fire Marshall does not permit candles. Gourds will be displayed unlit unless they are battery operated Illuminations. Category 32: Miniature Decorated Gourd. Any technique allowed. Gourd and any embellishments must be 3 or less in all directions. If a stem is present, it will be included in the 3 inch measurement. Display stands are allowed. No jewelry gourds allowed in this category. Category 33: Gourd Dolls or Spirit Figures. Any technique allowed. Page 12

13 Category 34: Gourd Masks are made to wear, display or hang on the wall. Any technique allowed. Masks without a display stand must have a loop or hanger so they may be hung for display at the show. Category 35: Vases, Bowls, or Containers. Any technique allowed. Category 36: Wearable Gourd Art. Gourd Jewelry: Whole or cut gourd jewelry items (pin, earrings, bracelet, hair piece, etc.). Must be wearable. Gourd Purse: Must be functional. May use multiple gourds and accessories (beads, leather, string, thread, cord clasps, etc.) Category 37: The Best of Arizona. One or more gourds may be used to depict the entrant s view of what is best about Arizona. Any technique or combination of techniques (except laser) may be used. It could have a geological, landscape (desert/mountains), jewelry. Southwest Native America, music, single or multiple cultural influences, a person, a group of people, natural resources, art, music, theatre, instruments, basketry, designs, etc. The theme is your choice. MASTER DIVISION Using Artists ORIGINAL design The Master Division artist s work shows excellent use of all techniques and finishing skills. The work is of original design. Their work may or have been shown in galleries, previously won top awards in art/gourd competitions or have reached the level of fine art. Entrants who have won Best of Master Division or the People s Choice Award previously in this competition, are eligible to enter the Grand Master Division. Categories Based on Technique: (using Artist s original design) Category 38: Wood burning/pyrography. The gourd may be wood burned only and may be with or without the use of stains, inks, dyes and/or clear finish. Burning styles include line burning, shading and stippling. One or all three styles may be present. Finish is the artist s choice. Category 39: Carving. The gourd may be carved, chiseled, gouged, or have a cut design that penetrates the gourd shell, includes filigree and/or fretwork. Category 40: Beaded, clay, glass, stones, metal or inlay embellishments, steampunk, etc. Page 13

14 (Huichol Inlay included) requires that the applied embellishment(s) must predominate. Category 41: Coloring Techniques. Any coloring technique is acceptable as long as it is predominate on the gourd. Category 42: Fiber Arts. A gourd woven, twined, or coiled with mixed materials such as pine needles, philodendron sheaths, long grass, bark strips, cotton clothesline, paper rush or Danish Cord. Binder materials may be artificial sinew, waxed linen, embroidery floss and raffia. Materials may be natural or manmade. Traditional or Freestyle Teneriffe is included. Category 43: Mixed Media. Any combination of above techniques. CATEGORIES BASED ON THEMES: (Using Artist s original design) Category 44: Living or Fantasy Creatures. Any combination of techniques allowed. More than one gourd may be used. Category 45: Illuminations. Lamps and illuminated gourds included. Electricity is NOT available. Fire Marshall does not permit candles. Gourds will be displayed unlit unless they are battery operated. Category 46: Miniature decorative gourd: any technique allowed and any embellishments must be 3 inches or less in all directions. If a stem is present, it will be included in the 3 inch measurement. Display stands are allowed. No jewelry gourds allowed in this category. Category 47: Gourd Doll or Spirit Figure. Any technique allowed. Category 48: Gourd Masks are made to wear, display or hang on the wall. Any technique allowed. Masks with a display stand must have a loop or hanger so they may be hung for display at the show. Category 49: Vases, Bowls or Containers. Any technique allowed. Categories based on themes: (using Artists original design) Page 14

15 Category 50: Wearable Gourd Art. Gourd Jewelry: Whole or cut gourd jewelry items (pin, earrings, bracelet, hair piece, etc.). Must be wearable. Gourd Purse: Must be functional. May use multiple gourds and accessories (beads, leather, string, thread, cord clasps, etc. Category 51: The Best of Arizona. One or more gourds may be used to depict the entrant s view of what is best about Arizona. Any technique or combination of techniques (except laser) may be used. It would have a geological, landscape (desert/mountains) jewelry. Southwest Native America, music, single or multiple cultural influences, a person, a group of people, natural resources, art, music, theatre, instruments, basketry, designs, etc. The theme is your choice. NOTE: Artists entering this Division are NOT allowed to enter Novice or Open/Intermediate Divisions. If an artist in this Division is learning or perfecting a relative new skill to them, he/she may enter that item in the Advanced Division. GRAND MASTER DIVISION By January 1st, GRAND MASTER ARTIST S MUST NOTIFY Karen Friend (karen@soaringspirtstudio.com) of his/her intent to provide one entry at the Festival. The Competition Committee plans to showcase the Grand Masters Single Entry in the most favorable way. Please let her know the size and scope of your entry. A single entry may have several parts, such as a puppet theater that will be considered as one item. For larger entries, let Karen know the size and scope and weight. Some entries may be too large and too heavy to sit on a table. The Grand Master Division is for the artists who consistently create gallery quality art work that is solely the artist s own concept. The main requirement to enter this level is that the Entry is an exceptional example of gourd art. These artists skills in design and technique must be considered superior. Their creativity should be inspirational. Page 15

16 Note: To qualify for the Grand Master Division, you must: a. Have gourd artwork in or have displayed in a gallery; b. Won Best of Show or Best of Masters Division (or both). This is an opportunity for superior gourd artists to enjoy and explore the unknown without restriction or the encumbrances of competition. Rather, the artists have the opportunity to submit a concept or demonstration piece(s) with the idea of stimulating wonder, thought and inspiration. The focus will be one of pushing the edge of possibilities instead of focusing on judging criteria. Those who enter gourds in this Division will benefit from personal growth. Those who view the entry will experience the expansion of their own ideas. This Division is for artists who want to challenge themselves, to design and produce a one of a kind Gourd Art Entry that is unrivaled (incomparable). ***The Grand Master Division will not be judged. The Grand Master Division is not part of the Best of Show competition. They already are the Best of Show. Note: Artists entering in the Grand Master Division are not precluded from entering pieces in the Master Division. Grand Masters should include a biography with their entry form, which will be displayed with the entry. THE END, See you in February, 2016 Page 16