NSA in Y2K logo by Boris Starosta
THE NATIONAL STEREOSCOPIC ASSOCIATION
NSA Y2K Convention, Mesa, AZ, July 6-10, 2000
3D VIEWS COMPETITION APPLICATION FORM
Please read the 3D Competition Rules first. Failure to comply with the rules will result in your entries not being
included in the exhibit. The NSA cannot take responsibility for damaged or stolen items, but every precaution will
be taken to protect each member’s property.
NAME:____________________________________________________
ADDRESS__________________________________________
CITY: _________________________________STATE______ZIP________
PHONE: HOME:_____________________WORK:_____________________
e-Mail ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________
CATEGORY:________________________ EXHIBIT TITLE:____________________________________
BRIEF DESCRIPTION(No. of views, etc.)____________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
An entry fee of $6.00 is required for each entry. An entry constitutes 8-12 stereoview cards. See Competition
Rules for details. Checks are to be made out to: NSA Y2K. Please use a separate entry form for each entry.
DO NOT SEND STEREOVIEWS WITH ENTRY FORMS
Indicate:
_______ I will attend the convention. I will bring my entries to the Trade Show room between
4:00PM-6:00PM on Thursday, July 6, 2000.
Or
_______ I will either not be in attendance, or will be unable to arrive before the exhibit setup time.
I will mail my entry(s) to:
NSA Y2K
Ernie Rairdin
3015 Canton Drive SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403
U.S.A.
MAILED ENTRIES MUST ARRIVE BY JUNE 18, 2000
I have enclosed a check for the entry fee on each of my entries and understand all of the rules governing my entries.
I also agree to hold the NSA and any of its members harmless for any loss or damage to my entry(ies)
SIGNATURE_______________________________________
NO ENTRY FORMS ACCEPTED AFTER MAY 28th, 2000
Please send checks made out to NSA Y2K
Send entry forms and check to:
NSA Y2K
Ernie Rairdin
3015 Canton Drive SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403
U.S.A.
COMPETITIVE EXHIBIT RULES
NSA in Y2K - Mesa, Arizona
1. Only members of the NSA are eligible to enter.
Only stereoviews (cards) are eligible.
e. Views by an individual photographer
f. Open category (For those whose subject matter does
not fit one of the previous categories).
2. The entry form must be received by May 28th, 2000
3. An entry form, photocopy thereof or typed facsimile
containing name, address, & phone number must be
submitted for each entry. The title, category, and
number of views must also be contained in the form.
Entry fees must be enclosed.
4. Members not delivering their entries, must post
them along with payment in equivalent to their
shipping fee to: NSA Y2K
Ernie Rairdin
3015 Canton Drive SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403
U.S.A.
MODERN DIVISION

Any of the following may be divided into “Color”
& Black & White” sub-categories if the numbers
so warrant.
a. People (including portraiture, fashion, figure, etc.)
b. Documentary or photojournalistic (including street
photography)
c. Fine Art (including scenic, abstract, etc.)
d. Patterns, Texture, Abstract, Experimental.
e. Native American or Southwestern views
f. Open Category (For those whose subject matter
does not fit one of the previous categories.
They must arrive well packed by June 18th, 2000.
5. Those delivering their entries at the convention
must bring them to the Trade Show room, Thursday
July 6, between 4:00-6:00PM.
6. The NSA will provide the method of display. There
is a $6.00 per entry fee to cover display materials,
awards & security. A fee must accompany each
entry form. No more than 2 entries per category are
allowed.
7. No more than 12 or fewer than 8 stereoviews
constitutes an entry. Views are expected to be in the
traditional 3 ½” x 7’ format. Height can be taller,
but limited to card format that will fit into a 5” x 7”
sleeve. A 5” x 7” typewritten explanation card may
be substituted for one of the views.
8. The categories are contained within two divisions,
1) Modern (view less than 5 years old or
photographed by the exhibitor), and 2) Vintage
(non-modern)
*Any category may be combined with another or the
open category if the number of entries in that
category is insufficient to provide a quality of
competition.
THE CATEGORIES ARE AS FOLLOWS
VINTAGE DIVISION
a. Views of or from a place or region
b. Scenic or Landscape
c. People (famous or not, in action, mass or
portraiture).
d. Historic events
9. Upon receipt of your entry, you will be sent 5” x 7”
sleeves and backing sheets. Any information
germane to the view that you wish to include should
be typed across the top of the backing card. The
NAME OF THE PHOTOGRAPHER should NOT
be included on the backing cards of MODERN
views.(Photographers will be identified after
judging). Backing cards are then placed in the sleeve
behind the view. All of the views in an individual
entry should be joined together with a paper
identifying the category, title of the entry &
exhibitor'’ name.
10 All views will be behind glass in their individual
sleeves.
11. Ribbons will be awarded within the Vintage and
Modern divisions for first, second, and third place. We
will also award a Best New Exhibitor ribbon. The Tex
Treadwell Award will be given to the best exhibit in
the competitive exhibition with the winner determined
by the judges. Whichever category (Vintage or
Modern) wins the Tex Treadwell Award will then only
be given 2d and 3rd Place ribbons