Hi all,

As we're developing the way to our bright future, we've reached the
point where the Firebird "brand name" needs to be strengthened by
a nice logo. You'll know that the attractive logo we're using now is a
mirror image of the IBPhoenix logo (used with their permission),
and that "Sparky twins" were a symbol of our mutual cooperation.
But it's time to foster our own identity.

We're recently got a few drawings of new logos, but the Firebird
Admin Team ( aka the FAT folk) decided that the Public Logo
Contest would be the most acceptable way to get a logo that we
could stick with in future.

Rules:

1) The Contest is open to any individual or party.

2) You can submit your drawings in GIF or (preferably) PNG format
by email to mailto:pcisar@.... Additional
formats or "mutations" are welcome, but attachments larger than
100Kb would be discarded. If you DON'T receive a delivery
confirmation in two days, please contact Alice F. Bird at
firebirds@....

3) Artwork should be not just for web pages but should adaptable
for link buttons, banners, printed papers, T-Shirts, program icons
etc. No words are necessary. It would be nice if art work included
or represented our mascot - the mythical Phoenix.

4) All entries become the property of the Firebird project and will
not be returned. (We suggest you make a copy of the drawing
before you send it in.) Firebird project members reserve the right to
adapt or digitally enhance the chosen artwork where appropriate to
suit the various design needs of various publication format.
Submission to the contest shall be unconditional and all artwork
and usage shall become the common property of the members of
the Firebird project. Of course, we will give the credit to the
submitter, but we shall have the say on how and when artwork will
be used.

Deadline:
Art work must be received by May 31st, 2001.

Judging:
Two designs will be chosen. One design will be chosen as the
official new Firebird logo art by poll of Firebird Project members. By
popular vote (at our web site), a second design will receive a
People s Choice Award and will be used as a second,
alternative, unofficial artwork in relation to Firebird Project. All
entries will be displayed for public viewing at our web site in June
2001. (Exact date to be announced.)

For more information or questions contact Alice F. Bird at
firebirds@....

Best regards
Pavel Cisar
Firebird Project