Got Game? It Could Be Worth $3,000 in Exchange Contest
MEDIA CONTACT: Chris Ward
MEDIA ADVISORY: 11-055
RELEASE DATE: November 8, 2011
DALLAS – As the holiday season gets into full swing, spending time with the family makes the season even merrier. And what better way to enjoy each other’s company and competitive spirit than a family game night? The Army & Air Force Exchange Service will reward families that get into the spirit of the game with more than $6,000 in “Family Game Night” prizes.
To enter, Exchange shoppers must compose a 150 words or less description of their favorite family game night. First prize will receive a $3,000 Exchange gift card with second place scoring a $2,000 gift card. The third place entry will pocket a $1,000 Exchange gift card and 10 fourth place winners will receive $100 in Hasbro games.
“Nothing says holidays like getting the family together and playing games,” said the Exchange’s Chief of Staff Col. Tom Ockenfels. “We’re ‘rolling the dice’ and expect to receive some really great descriptions of game nights from military families all around the world.”
A complete list of rules, as well as detailed information on entry, can be found at www.shopmyexchange.com/patriot_family. “Family Game Night Contest” entries will be judged on originality and humor and the deadline for entering is Dec. 9. Winning entries will be selected on or about Dec. 16.
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The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is a joint command and is directed by a Board of Directors which is responsible to the Secretaries of the Army and the Air Force through the Service Chiefs of Staff. The Exchange has the dual mission of providing authorized patrons with articles of merchandise and services and generating non-appropriated fund earnings as a supplemental source of funding for military Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) programs. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our Web site at http://www.shopmyexchange.com.
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For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Chris Ward, 214-312-2714 or [email protected].