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Events and Contests

Date	Event / Contest
through 02/22/13	2013 "When I Grow Up" Essay Contest West Virginia children grades K-5 are eligible to enter the contest for a chance to win $5,000 in a SMART529 savings plan. Down the complete rules and entry form.
through 02/22/13	2013 Teachers' Essay Contest West Virginia teachers grades Kindergarten through 5th who are residents of West Virginia are invited to participate in a WV Teachers' Essay Contest sponsored by SMART529.
through 06/01/11	2011 WV State Fair Creative Coloring Contest West Virginia students in grades Kindergarten through Third are being asked to color a scene depicting a trip to the Fair, and to find hidden objects within the scene.
through 06/01/10	"Farm Fresh Fun" State Fair of WV Coloring Contest Open to students who are residents of West Virginia and are enrolled in Kindergarten through the Third grade. Download the 2010 contest coloring page and rules.
04/25/09	Meadowbrook Mall "Baby & Me" Day Visit the SMART529 booth at the 4th annual Meadowbrook Mall "Baby & Me" Day and register to win a Build-a-Bear teddy bear!
04/18/09	Putnam County Princess Party The Putnam County Parks and Convention and Visitors Bureau will be hosting a free princess party, where little girls can dress up as princesses and have their pictures taken with Disney princesses.
04/18/09	YMCA Healthy Kid's Day Visit the SMART529 table at the 10th annual Healthy Kid's Day, a free event helping families embrace a more active lifestyle.
03/28/09	Imagination Library - Mason County Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library will be holding a kickoff event in Mason County. Parents with children under the age of 5 can sign them up to receive a free book each month until they turn 5 years old.
03/14/09	Imagination Library – Calhoun County Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library will be holding a kickoff event in Calhoun County. Parents with children under the age of 5 can sign them up to receive a free book each month until they turn 5 years old.
through 04/03/09	"Grandparents are Great Teachers" Photo Contest Offers $5,000 towards a Grandchild's College Education Would $5,000 make a difference in your grandchild’s future? Your shared moments with your grandchildren can now help make their dreams come true.
09/20/08	Community Baby Fair Over $2,000 in prizes and giveaways! Stop by the SMART529 table for college savings information and register for a Build a Bear teddy bear.
08/15/08	Imagination Station - Mingo County Dolly Parton's Imagination Library will be holding a kickoff event in Mingo County. Parents with children under the age of 5 can sign them up to receive a free book each month until they turn 5 years old.
08/01/08	Montgomery General Health & Safety Fair Visit our table at the fair and register to win a Build-a-Bear Cookie Monster!
07/19/08	Morgantown Kid's Day Kids will "take over" the downtown with over 60 scheduled events. Come visit the SMART529 booth sign up to win a Build-a-Bear Cookie Monster!

Updated 12/19/2012

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West Virgina College Prepaid Tuition and Savings Program Board of Trustees

Office of the State Treasurer, John Perdue. Read his Smart529 Statement.

West Virginia
State Treasurer's
website

SMART529 is a program of the West Virginia College Prepaid Tuition and Savings Program Board of Trustees and is administered by Hartford Life Insurance Company.

West Virginia provides its residents with tax advantages for investing in SMART529. If you reside in or have taxable income in a state other than West Virginia, you should consider whether your state has a qualified tuition program that offers favorable state income tax or other benefits exclusive to your state's program that are not available under the SMART529 program.

Non-qualified withdrawals are taxable as ordinary income to the extent of earnings and may also be subject to a 10% federal income tax penalty. Such withdrawals may have state income tax implications.

Investments in SMART529 are not guaranteed or insured by the State of West Virginia, the Board of Trustees of the West Virginia College Prepaid Tuition and Savings Program, the West Virginia State Treasurer's Office, Hartford Life Insurance Company, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., the investment sub-advisors for the Underlying Funds or any depository institution. Investments in SMART529 are subject to investment risks, including the loss of the principal amount invested, and may not be appropriate for all investors.

Investments in SMART529 are subject to certain charges, which will reduce the value of your Account as they are incurred. Please see the Offering Statement for details of charges or fees that apply to the specific SMART529 savings plan.

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