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On August 23 to 27, 2010 (Monday to Friday), the UP Club for the Environment and Asst. Project Head
Tourism, will be celebrating its 14 years of meaningful existence with the theme, Sherry Anne Fallarme
“HAUTE COUTURE: 14 Years of Embodying Green Elegance in Tourism”. To
commemorate this significant event, we will be organizing series of activities Marketing Head
aiming to promote environmental awareness, to bring fun and knowledge to Jean Rose Gaddi
everyone, and to recognize the continuous support of various groups and
individuals, including the AIT, to our organization. Publicity Head
Ayra Jacnae Abo-abo
In line with this, the UP Club for the Environment and Tourism will be organizing
the new E-COUTURE: An On-The-Spot T-shirt Redesigning Contest on August 23 and
Exhibit Heads
27, 2010 (Monday and Friday). This event will be held at the Asian Institute of Marielle Ebao
Tourism, Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City. Mark Joseph Yumang
Miho Suzuki
In this regard, we are inviting you to take part in this event through being a
participant to the T-shirt redesigning contest. We believe that this event could Event Coordinators
foster camaraderie among the Fashion Majors and Fashion enthusiasts alike and as Margaux Decripito
well as empower the students to artistic excellence. Norma Vergara
Genalyn Azucena
This invitation includes the event program, mechanics, confirmation slip and prizes Pristine Joy Cunanan
to be given away in the competition. We hope that this merits your approval as we Sarah Joy Horlador
look forward to your immediate and favorable response. Rhea May Untalan
Thank you very much and we are looking forward for your favorable response.
Should you have any concerns, please feel free to contact us at the numbers given
below. You may also send us an e-mail at pristine_joy822@yahoo.com for
inquiries or confirmation of your approval.
Sincerely yours,
ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE
The UP Club for the Environment and Tourism (UP Club Ecotour) is among the student organizations in the
University of the Philippines Asian Institute of Tourism that has a commitment in preserving our environment. It
was founded in August 1996 by Percivil Carrera, and from then on, UP Club Ecotour had never ceased in dedicating
itself to projects and activities that would help increase the awareness of its members, fellow students inside and
outside the university, and countrymen. With 56 members at present, the organization yearly organizes Ecoskool,
with the aim of teaching children during their early age on how to care for the environment; Domestikwhiz, a
quiz-bee held to promote domestic tourism and to foster camaraderie among college students; and Ecotourista, an
annual coastal clean-up drive. One of its major achievements is the organizing of a benefit concert, dubbed as
Rockalikasan, held last November 18, 2006 at Rockwell Tennis Court, Makati City. The organization is also proud
to have won the prestigious recognition of being the Best Student Organization in the Asian Institute of Tourism
consecutively from AY 2005-2006 to AY 2007-2008.
CONTESTANTS
1. College Students regardless of major are eligible to join.
2. The registration fee is Php 200.00 per individual, which includes the base T-shirt which shall be used
in the contest. A 20% discount on the registration fee can be availed if the participating team will pay
on or before July 30, 2010.
3. All other materials such as sewing kit, beads or any other design material the participant plans to use
on his or her T-shirt design shall be brought and provided by the participant during the contest
proper.
AUDIENCE
1. The audience is asked to observe proper decorum during all the competition. Students should wear
their respective School Uniforms.
2. The audience should follow the rules and regulations imposed by the UP Club Ecotour and the Venue.
Smoking, drinking of alcoholic beverages and vandalism during the competition and within the
premises of the venue shall be severely penalized.
CONTEST MECHANICS
1. The redesigning of T-shirt will be on the spot. It will be held on is August 23, 2010, Monday 8 to 11am in
the Asian Institute of Tourism Seminar Room. Upon submission of the entry T-shirt, the participant will
draw a name from the box to find out who will model his or her entry T-shirt among the Ecotour
members.
2. The actual making of the T-shirt is expected to take three hours (from 8 am to 11 am). Participants are
strongly encouraged to arrive at 7:30 am or thirty minutes before 8 am for registration after which he or
she can immediately start preparing his or her materials then begin working at exactly 8 am upon the
signal of the resident contest organizer.
3. On August 23, 2010, Monday, after the T-shirts have been submitted and surrendered, ecotour members
will model the T-shirts for judging. Right before his or her model walks, it is strongly encouraged that the
participants deliver a short message regarding the making of his or her entry T-shirt and the inspiration
and concept for his or her work.
4. Reactions or questions about the contest should be raised before the judges’ decision is announced. The
judges’ decision is final. The Top 7 participants with the most number of accumulated points will be
announced in random order.
CRITERIA FOR JUDGING FOR TOP 5: Since E-Couture is the kick-off activity for UP Club
Resourcefulness 30 % Ecotour’s “Haute Couture: 14 Years of Embodying Green
Creativity 20 % Elegance with Tourism” it is encouraged that the
Ingenuity 15 %
inspiration of the T-shirt be in line with a tourist
Concept 15 %
T-shirt design aesthetics 20 %* = destination or attraction such as the Davao’s Kadayawan
Festival for a floral themed T-shirt, etc.
5. The Top 7 T-shirts will be displayed in the Asian Institute of Tourism Lobby from August 24 to 27. The Top
7 winners will be eligible for a People’s Choice Award which will be coming from peso votes from students
and the participant’s supporters. Tallying of peso votes shall commence on August 25, Friday 12 noon.
6. During August 27, 2010, Friday, there will be a Fashion Show where the T-shirts will be modeled by
Ecotour members chosen through a draw right after the participant has submitted the shirt. All the entry
T-shirts submitted and surrendered during the August 23, 2010 Contest, whether or not included in the
Top 7, will be used for the Fashion Show.
7. Awarding and announcement of the Top 3 winners including that of the People’s Choice Awardee will be
held after the Fashion Show. The People’s Choice Awardee will receive a Certificate and a Cash Prize
equivalent of the 40 % of the peso votes the participant has acquired.
8. Top 3 will be chosen from the Top 7 and will be awarded Certificates and Cash Prizes amounting to Php
2000, Php 1000, and Php 500 for the First, Second, and Third placers respectively. After the
announcement of winners by the UP Club Ecotour, the decision is final.
The People’s Choice Awardee will receive a Certificate and a Cash Prize equivalent of the 40 % of the
peso votes the participant has acquired. The Top 5 participants who did not make it to the Top 3 will be
given a Consolation Prize of a Gift Certificate from the sponsor.
9. Further changes in the contest mechanics will be announced before the contest proper.
E-COUTURE: Registration
ADDITIONAL RULES:
1. Any changes/cancellations shall be made within one week before the contest proper.
2. The registration fee of one hundred fifty pesos per individual participant is non-refundable.
3. Non-compliance of the rules will have this form used against them.
TO REGISTER:
Registration for participants can be made through filling up the registration form below and sending it
online to pristine_joy822@yahoo.com with the title: E-COUTURE REGISTRATION. Payment of the 200 Php
registration fee before the contest proper is strongly encouraged.
REGISTRATION FORM
NAME OF COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY:_______________________________________________________________________
PARTICIPANTS:
NAME : _______________________________________________
COURSE: ______________________________________
By sending this I hereby certify that the information given above is correct and true. As participant of the event, I
fully understand and swear to comply with the rules and regulations given by UP Club for the Environment and
Tourism.