Annual Easter Egg Hunt is March 27!

The annual E-Club Easter Egg Hunt will be on March 27, at 11:00 AM at the Hunt County Fairgrounds. If you would like to volunteer to stuff eggs, setup the hunting site or supervise children during the hunt, please contact Vickie Bailey. She can be reached under the "Contact Us" link on this website.

Posted by Dianne Neel on March 8 2010 | Link

Winner of February Photo Contest!

Winner: Lore’ Dickerson

Runners-Up: Christina Boone, J.P. Sides, Lore Dickerson

Honorable Mention: Steve Maxwell, Christina Boone

Winning pictures will be hung in the Lobby of Bldg 111. Other pictures will be hung in Bldg 117, 2nd floor.

Posted by Ann Sides on March 3 2010 | Link

2010 Photo Contest

Contest Categories:

February - Birds

March - Transportation

April - People (may be any age; one person or multiple, portraits or candids)

May - Flowers

June - Animals

July - Travel/Vacation

August - Action (can include sports)

September - Architecture and Water (2 separate categories)

October - Nature/Landscape

November - Macro

December - Miscellaneous

Contest Rules:

* All photos are to have a Title in order to help others know the intent of the photographer. Please either have the Title marked on the front of the photo or submit it on a small piece of paper (or similar) that can be displayed with the photo for others to view. (New rule for 2010)

* All photos must be acceptable to L-3 business standards.

* Entries are limited to E-Club members (YOU, your spouse or children); no professional photographers.

* The picture may be from any time period. Pictures that won prizes in the 2008 or 2009 contests may not be resubmitted.

* Maximum of two entries per person, per category.

* Submit on paper or photo quality paper with minimum size of 5x7. Sizes of 8x10 are recommended. No larger than 8x12 will be accepted for judging.

* No frames; may be matted or not.

* Label the photo on the back with your name & phone number.

* Any picture that has already received a cash award cannot be re-entered in a different category.

* All decisions by the judge are FINAL.

Entering your photo:

The opening and closing dates for each category will be announced in the E-Trader. Photos may be submitted to the receptionist in the Bldg 137 Lobby, or via company mail to CBN 180, c/o E-Club. We are looking for volunteers to accept photos in Bldg 208 and Bldg 111.

Judging:

Judging will be by a panel of L-3 employees. Any L-3 employees that do not have a picture entered in a category may volunteer to judge that category. The top 5 photos in each category will be displayed in the lobby of Bldg 111.

Prizes:

The winner in each category will receive $75 and will be eligible for the grand prize. Four runner-ups for each category will receive $15.

Misc:

The top five photos in each category will be displayed on-line with the photographer's name. The winning photo in each category will be retained by the E-Club. All other photos may be picked one month after the category closes. Pick up in the Bldg 137 lobby.

Guidelines for professional vs. amateur:

If someone has a business name and/or is promoting their work or themselves for hire in any manner excluding word of mouth between friends, they should be considered a professional. For example, if a person has a website where the intent is for showcasing their work for profit, or if they advertise their work through business cards, newspapers or periodicals, they should be considered a professional.

If someone is getting paid for taking pictures on a rare occasion via word of mouth through mutual friends, or as a result of the E-Club photo contest, or performing an occasional "paid service" job, or selling a picture or two now and then, does not make them a professional.

Posted by Jared Crookston on March 2 2010 | Link

LOOKING FOR 2010 E-CLUB BOARD MEMBERS!!

Election will be held on March 11 at the Annual E-Club Meeting. Candidates will run for a two year term. No experience required – just a willingness to serve. If interested, contact Cindy Ford, ext. 7681 or Kelly McCoy, ext. 4383. Submit a short bio describing the area you work in, how long with L-3, where you live, past activities with the E-Club, and events/activities you would like to see in the future.

Posted by Dianne Neel on January 25 2010 | Link

2009 Photo Contest Winners

The grand prize winner for the 2009 photo contest is Cristina Boone (B&W railroad tracks). 2nd place winner is Lore' Dickerson (bald eagle). The 3rd place winner is Cristina Boone (motorcycle). Congratulations to all participants in the photo contest. Winning pictures can be viewed in Bldg 111 Lobby beginning Feb 1.

The winner's from Dec were not published on the website. Our apologies. They are:

Winner: Cristina Boone

Runners-up: Marlene Phillips, John Nelson, Cristina Boone, J.Paul Sides

Honorable Mentions: Valorie Sutterfield, Lee Barron, J.Paul Sides, Erik Hix.

A meeting is scheduled for Jan 27, 11:30, in the Rec Hall's Round-up Room for anyone interested in discussing photo categories for this year. We will also have a photo class led by Ken Sheppa in March 2010.

Posted by Ann Sides on January 15 2010 | Link

“BODIES – The Exhibition” comes to Dallas West End

More than 250 human bodies and organs will be on display at the West End Marketplace, 603 Munger Street, through April 2010. Similar to the “Body Worlds” exhibit at Fair Park in Dallas three years ago, this exhibit examines the complexities that lie beneath the human body through a polymer preservation process applied to real human bodies. The exhibit includes nine galleries with an up-close look inside the skeletal, muscular, reproductive, respiratory, circulatory, and other systems of the human body. Some examples include organs damaged by over-eating, lack of exercise and smoking. Some specimens are placed in athletic positions to offer viewers a better understanding of how the body works.

L-3 has been given a special discount to save 20% on the ticket price by printing the special discount coupon and presenting it at the box office. (Gate price: Weekdays (M-F), Adults $22, Seniors (65yrs+) $18, Child (3 – 12 yrs) $14; Weekends (Sat./Sun.) Adults $24, Seniors $20, Child $16; Hours Sun. – Thurs. 10 AM – 7 PM, Friday/Sat. 10 AM – 10 PM. Last entry is 1 hour before closing.)

Posted by Jared Crookston on January 11 2010 | Link

2010 Alaska Cruise!!!!!

Need to give a Christmas Gift that will make some memories?

How about a 7 Day Alaska Cruise out of Seattle, Washington to Glacier Bay: Juneau Alaska: Sitka Alaska: Ketchikan, Alaska and Victoria, BC? The cruise will sail on May 10, 2010 and return on May 17, 2010. The cost for Inside Cabin is $835.94, Outside Cabin is $935.94 and Balcony is $1485.94. These prices are based on double occupancy and include port charges and government and fuel taxes. Travel Insurance is available but not included.

Deposit of $250 per person is due when making reservation

Balance is due on February 2, 2010

To make reservations, call Margie at 1-800-632-1988

Cruise_Flyer

Posted by Dianne Neel on November 12 2009 | Link

2010 Caribbean Cruise!!!!!

Need to give a Christmas Gift that will make some memories?

How about a 7 Day Western Caribbean Cruise out of Galveston to Montego Bay, Jamaica: Grand Cayman and Cozumel, Mexico? The cruise will sail on October 3, 2010 and return on October 10, 2010. The cost for Inside Cabin is $560.31, Outside Cabin is $670.31 and Balcony is $830.31. These prices are based on double occupancy and include port charges and government and fuel taxes. Travel Insurance is available but not included.

Deposit of $250 per person is due when making reservation

Balance is due on June 20, 2010

To make reservations, call Margie at 1-800-632-1988

Cruise_Flyer

Posted by Dianne Neel on November 12 2009 | Link

Discounts

Just a quick reminder to checkout our Specials discounts going on now.

Think a vacation is too far away or too cold? Not if you take it at Great Wolf Lodge. Check out the special 20% off pricing available.

Posted by Dianne Neel on July 10 2009 | Link

2009 Photo Contest

Categories:

Feb 27 - People (may be any age; one person or multiple)

March 27 - Birds

April 24 - Transportation

May 29 - Animals

June 26 - Flowers

July 31 - Trees

Aug 28 - Travel/Vacation

Sept 25 - Texas History/Heritage

Oct 30 - Night Shots and Shadows (2 categories)

Nov 27 - Celebrations

Dec 18 - Misc

Rules:

* All photos must be acceptable to L-3 business standards.

* Entries are limited to E-Club members (YOU, your spouse or children); no professional photographers.

* The picture may be from any time period. Pictures that won prizes in the 2008 contest may not be resubmitted.

* Maximum of two entries per person, per category.

* Submit on paper or photo quality paper with minimum size of 5x7. Sizes of 8x10 are recommended. No larger than 8x10 will be accepted for judging.

* No frames; may be matted or not.

* Label the photo on the back with your name & phone number.

* Any picture that has already received a cash award cannot be re-entered in a different category.

* All decisions by the judge are FINAL.

Entering your photo:

The opening and closing dates for each category will be announced in the E-Trader. Photos may be submitted to the receptionist in the Bldg 137 Lobby, or via company mail to CBN 180, c/o E-Club. We are looking for volunteers to accept photos in Bldg 208 and Bldg 111.

Judging:

Judging will be by a panel of L-3 employees. Any L-3 employees that do not have a picture entered in a category may volunteer to judge that category. The top 5 photos in each category will be displayed in the lobby of Bldg 111.

Prizes:

The winner in each category will receive $75 and will be eligible for the grand prize. Four runner- ups for each category will receive $15.

Misc:

The top five photos in each category will be displayed on-line with the photographer's name. The winning photo in each category will be retained by the E-Club. All other photos may be picked one month after the category closes. Pick up in the Bldg 137 lobby.

Guidlelines for professional vs. amateur:

If someone has a business name and/or is promoting their work or themselves for hire in any manner excluding word of mouth between friends, they should be considered a professional. For example, if a person has a website where the intent is for showcasing their work for profit, or if they advertise their work through business cards, newspapers or periodicals, they should be considered a professional.

If someone is getting paid for taking pictures on a rare occasion via word of mouth through mutual friends, or as a result of the E-Club photo contest, or performing an occasional "paid service" job, or selling a picture or two now and then, does not make them a professional.

Posted by Ann Sides on January 28 2009 | Link

If you have an announcement that you would like posted on the E-Club website, let us know through our contact page, Click on "Contact Us" under the members link. If the announcement is too lengthy to fit, submit it by E-Trader mail at e.trader@L-3Com.com. The request will be reviewed and will be placed on the site or in the E-Trader, whichever is more appropriate or we'll contact you if necessary.