Guam International Marathon Flyer

The Guam Visitors Bureau along with the Pacific Islands Club and United Airlines, will host the inaugural Guam International Marathon (to include a half marathon, 10k and 5k) on April 7, 2013. Half of the proceeds generated from the Marathon will benefit the Islandwide Beautification Task Force. Click on the flyer to view.

Registration closes on April 3, 2013. Register now by clicking here!

Lt. Gov Ray Tenorio, IBTF, and Guam Young Professionals talked about GYP’s involvement in the beautification task force and how they became an IBTF partner. GYP recently held a clean up effort in Tumon along Ypao Beach Park.

Lt Governor Ray Tenorio on the Big Show with Travis Coffman

Lt. Gov Ray Tenorio, Atty. Shimizu, IBTF, and Angel Camacho, RIM Architects’ marketing coordinator, talked about RIM Architects’ recent adoption of a bus stop in Astumbo, Dededo. They also talked about creating five different designs to be used in other bus stops as part of the Guam Seal Bus Stop project.

Lt. Governor Ray Tenorio on the Big Show with Travis Coffman

Lt. Gov Ray Tenorio, IBTF, and Guam State Clearinghouse’s Mike Bumagat were interviewed by Ray Gibson. The group spoke about the upcoming phase for the ArchBishop Loop and Mr. Bumagat’s contribution to the beautification task force as a volunteer.

Acting Gov Ray Tenorio, Kelly Basilia and Mike Bumagat with Ray Gibson

Artist Division
- Open to adults 18 years old and above.
- Grand Prize: All expense paid trip for 2 to Manila, 3 days/2 nights at Resorts World Manila.
- Design and, upon winning, execute a wall mural with the help of the Islandwide Beautification Task Force.

Kids Division
- Open to children 17 years old and below.
- Grand Prize: Samsung Galaxy Tab
- Design and, upon winning, execute a mural for a bus stop with the help of the Islandwide Beautification Task Force.

Judges will be a combination of local leaders/personalities and a representative from Resorts World Manila. Winners will be announced on September 8.
Only original artwork, conceived and created by the entrant, will be considered. “Original” means that if a painting is based on reference photos, the photos were taken by the artist or were used with permission of the photographer.

Photography, with the exception of minor elements incorporated into a collage, will not be considered. Digital art will not be considered.

Employees of iConnect and Resorts World Manila, and members of the Islandwide Beautification Task Force and their immediate families are not eligible.

Preparing the entry: Enter by emailing a clear photograph or scan of your artwork to artcontest@choicephonellc.com. Please include the following information: your name, address, contact numbers (landline and/or mobile), the title, medium (oil, watercolor, etc.) and dimensions of each image. The file must be saved as a JPEG in RGB color mode (not CMYK).

You may also drop off prints or CDs with the above information at any iConnect store (Main Office on Marine Corps Drive, Agana Shopping Center, Micronesia Mall, Guam Premier Outlets). Do not submit originals.
Deadline:  August 15, 2012.

Qualified submissions will be exhibited at a later date. Venue and time to be announced.

The artwork submitted must be wholesome. The winning artworks will be featured in advertisements, press releases and social media. The artists will keep the original artwork, but assign rights of use to iConnect and Resorts World Manila.

Since we launched the program in April, clients have participated on several bus stop
paintings, beach cleanups, and roadside projects. Our goal is not only to have them work to beautify the island; but, also, instill value in the beauty of our island in each individual client.

2. Road side of GIAA, Kmart and Home Depot, Tamuning -  GHRA (April 21, 2012)

3. Ypao Beach to Chief Quipuha Park, Tumon, Tamuning, Hagatna -(April 22, 2012)