My dear Europeans,

As you all know, summer is about to begin. And to celebrate this, it's time for a contest.

SUMMER CONTEST: SPECS
x The format will be photography. Photomanipulation is also allowed, but not preferred.
x Quality is an issue. The finer the image, the bigger your chance of winning will get.
x The image obviously must have something to do with the summer. What you highlight is up to you.
x The image must be submitted by July 12, 2009. Old deviations are allowed, but not preferred.
x Note the thumb code or deviation link to *europeans stating "Summer contest" in the subject.
x ONE DEVIATION PER PARTICIPANT.
x The photo has to be taken in Europe.
x Have fun! Capture the moment, and make the best out of this contest.

Prizes
x Winner will get a one year subscription to deviantART plus an extended journal feature for a month.
x Runner-up will get a three month subscription to deviantART plus a honorable mention in the journal for a month.
x Second runner-up will get a one month subscription to deviantART plus a mention in the journal for a month.

Judges
Obviously, what is a contest without a judge panel? The panel will consist of five deviants. Right now we are still in the process of approaching judges. However, one slot will be available, and it might be to you! Think you got what it takes to be a judge? Note *europeans with "Judge application" in the subject, and be sure to motivate why you should be a judge. Be sure to submit your motivation by July 5, 2009!

The jury will be announced by July 6, 2009, and the contest results will be announced by July 19, 2009!

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In other news, I apologize for inactivity. There has been some personal issues I had to resolve, and still am resolving. But I'm not letting this club become part of it, and we are still running. There currently is a backlog on member applications, I'm working on clearing that backlog. There are +/- 70 deviants not on the list at the moment. This issue will be resolved within a few days.

Due to an overcrowded schedule, =fleur-de-soleil sadly has to step down as administrator for *europeans. We wish her best of luck in the future. =xKerei will be joining the team in order to strengthen and reactivate *europeans.

^{*MC-Frizzle and =xKerei for *europeans}