[Contest Details]
The goal is the same - to work towards eliminating gangs and youth violence, but we're looking for a new name that better communicates our mission statement.

It's easy: come up with a phrase, slogan or title that conveys the goals and mission of the Task Force. It can't be offensive and it can't be trademarked or copywrited. The ideal choice would be short, simple and concise because the Task Force wants to use the name, or a part of it, in the web address. All entries become property of the Task Force. Anyone can enter, but is a limit of five entries per person. In case of duplicate winning the entry submitted first will be selected. The deadline is June 16, 2008.

Send your entries with your name, address, and phone number to: contest@cityofmerced.org, or mail them to Slogan Contest, 678 W. 18th St., Merced, CA, 95340.

[Merced ComVIP Mission Statement]

Purpose:
Merced's Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Task Force consists of local agencies, individuals, faith-based, and community organizations working collaboratively to reduce violence in our community.

Our Vision:
The Com-VIP Task Force provides leadership in prevention of violence, intervention and enforcement to help our community become a safer place for all.

Our mission:

In order to accomplish our vision, we will:

• Educate the community about violence and gang awareness
• Help people create and continue constructive behavior
• Assist families with parenting and other skills for character development
• Provide information and resources for intervention and prevention
• Encourage community wide ownership of this effort