Be Smart—Don’t Start! Storyboard Contest Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Be Smart—Don’t Start! Storyboard Contest? A drawing and writing contest where students can create an idea for a television public service announcement (PSA) showing why people should never use tobacco

Who can participate? Public, private and home school students in kindergarten through fifth grade

When is the contest? Contest dates: Jan. 2 - March 14, 2008 Completed contest sheets must be postmarked by Friday, March 14, 2008.

How do students participate?  Use Be Smart—Don’t Start! storyboard contest sheet.  Write a story or make up a conversation below each picture box about why it is important to never start using tobacco.  Draw and color pictures to illustrate the story. DO NOT TRACE. Judging is based on free-hand drawing. Please avoid copyrighted cartoon characters.  Make your drawing and message bright, colorful and easy to understand.  When all pictures are completed and lines of writing are filled in, the storyboard should give a complete positive message about why people should not start smoking.

How do students enter the contest? Teachers or parents can mail completed storyboards to: Be Smart—Don’t Start! Storyboard Contest American Lung Association of Oklahoma 1010 E. 8th Street Tulsa, OK 74120

Then what happens? Judges will choose a grand-prize winner and first-, second- and third-place finalists in three grade categories, K-1st; 2nd-3rd and 4th-5th, for eastern and central/western Oklahoma. All winners will be notified by Friday, March 28.

The two grand-prize winners will have their stories turned into 30-second public service announcements that will be broadcast on television, using the child’s own artwork and voice.

The grand-prize winners and finalists, their parents and teachers will be invited to an awards celebration in early April.

Plus, teachers of the winning students will receive a gift certificate for classroom supplies. Questions? Call 1-866-876-4376 or visit www.bcbsok.com.