Ha ha, well I'm heading off to Africa again for a few weeks. At the moment I've submitted all outstanding deviations to the club. You're all welcome to keep sending in submission notes, just please keep in mind that I will not be making any updates until I get back at the beginning of April. Hopefully, I'll have a new contest idea for you all by then too.

Well, see you all in April!

---------Mission Statement----------

Welcome to all those who share a love for the natural beauty of Canada!

This club is meant to show off the great beauty and inspirational quality of the Canadian wilderness and wildlife. All forms of artwork are welcome; photography, digital art, traditional art, writing - whatever this country has inspired you to create! Please join and share your love for the True North!

Hey everyone, I hate to do this, but I've got to remind you all that the main focus of this club is Canadian wilderness and wildlife. I know that there are a lot of great things worthy of being photographed in our country, but this club is meant to be strictly natural. Some human presence/evidence of human presence is acceptable, but please try to keep it to a minimum. I've uploaded a couple of deviations that have quite a bit of city in them recently, and they will be the last. If your deviation does not have enough natural conent, I will let you know and it will not be included in the gallery. I'm sorry to have to reject the images. Don't take it personally, I just want to make sure that this club stays centred on Canadian wildlife and wilderness.

Okay, just some clarification; Yes, you can have people and buildings in the pictures you submit, just so long as the focus of the image is natural. So, having a picture of a forest with someone walking through it is fine, just like a photo of a field with a farmer's fence is alright as well. Think of it this way, if you go out on a camping trip, there are bound to be some photos where your budies are appearing next to the landscape, or showing off a giant tree trunk, or canoeing/kayaking down a river. Those are alright, because the people are a secondary element in the picture and it's the nature around them that's important. So, always try to think of it as the nature that's important. Any people or buildings can be present, but should be a secondary element.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. And if you have any images you would like to submit, but are unsure about, send them in an I'll let you know. ^_^

---------------Joining-----------------

To become a member of this club, please follow these instructions:

1: Create a note with the subject heading "JOIN" and send it to TheTrueNorthClub, stating your interest as a participant.

2: Upon receiving confirmation of your application, add TheTrueNorthClub to your watch list.

3 (Optional): Add TheTrueNorthClub icon to your organization list via ":icon TheTrueNorthClub:" without the space.

-----------------Submissions-----------------

To submit deviations to TheTrueNorthClub, please follow these instructions:

1: Upload the deviation to your personal gallery. If it is an image it must be uploaded as a JPEG. Only JPEG images will be accepted.

2: Create a note with the subject heading "Submission" and send it to TheTrueNorthClub. It must contain a link to your devation. Include any other extra information about the deviation you wish to display. Also include whether you are submitting a deviation or a scrap.

Notes:
All submissions must somehow display the natural beauty of Canada! If they do not focus on the natural beauty of Canada, they will not be uploaded into the gallery!

Anything submitted to the club MUST BE YOUR OWN ORIGINAL WORK!

Also, when your deviations are uploaded to the club, a link will be placed in the artist's comments section to your copy of the deviation. This will allow others to comment and fav your original work, rather than the copy here.

------------Members, Ranks, Points and Info-----------------

[link]

Hey everyone! The True North Club club is back up and running again! I apologize for taking so long to get things going again. My work contract during the summer got extended and it's taken me a while to get settled back in at home.

Well, I've added all the new members and I'll begin posting submissions right away.

---------Mission Statement----------

Welcome to all those who share a love for the natural beauty of Canada!

This club is meant to show off the great beauty and inspirational quality of the Canadian wilderness and wildlife. All forms of artwork are welcome; photography, digital art, traditional art, writing - whatever this country has inspired you to create! Please join and share your love for the True North!

Hey everyone, I hate to do this, but I've got to remind you all that the main focus of this club is Canadian wilderness and wildlife. I know that there are a lot of great things worthy of being photographed in our country, but this club is meant to be strictly natural. Some human presence/evidence of human presence is acceptable, but please try to keep it to a minimum. I've uploaded a couple of deviations that have quite a bit of city in them recently, and they will be the last. If your deviation does not have enough natural conent, I will let you know and it will not be included in the gallery. I'm sorry to have to reject the images. Don't take it personally, I just want to make sure that this club stays centred on Canadian wildlife and wilderness.

Okay, just some clarification; Yes, you can have people and buildings in the pictures you submit, just so long as the focus of the image is natural. So, having a picture of a forest with someone walking through it is fine, just like a photo of a field with a farmer's fence is alright as well. Think of it this way, if you go out on a camping trip, there are bound to be some photos where your budies are appearing next to the landscape, or showing off a giant tree trunk, or canoeing/kayaking down a river. Those are alright, because the people are a secondary element in the picture and it's the nature around them that's important. So, always try to think of it as the nature that's important. Any people or buildings can be present, but should be a secondary element.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. And if you have any images you would like to submit, but are unsure about, send them in an I'll let you know. ^_^

---------------Joining-----------------

To become a member of this club, please follow these instructions:

1: Create a note with the subject heading "JOIN" and send it to TheTrueNorthClub, stating your interest as a participant.

2: Upon receiving confirmation of your application, add TheTrueNorthClub to your watch list.

3 (Optional): Add TheTrueNorthClub icon to your organization list via ":icon TheTrueNorthClub:" without the space.

-----------------Submissions-----------------

To submit deviations to TheTrueNorthClub, please follow these instructions:

1: Upload the deviation to your personal gallery. If it is an image it must be uploaded as a JPEG. Only JPEG images will be accepted.

2: Create a note with the subject heading "Submission" and send it to TheTrueNorthClub. It must contain a link to your devation. Include any other extra information about the deviation you wish to display. Also include whether you are submitting a deviation or a scrap.

Notes:
All submissions must somehow display the natural beauty of Canada! If they do not focus on the natural beauty of Canada, they will not be uploaded into the gallery!

Anything submitted to the club MUST BE YOUR OWN ORIGINAL WORK!

Also, when your deviations are uploaded to the club, a link will be placed in the artist's comments section to your copy of the deviation. This will allow others to comment and fav your original work, rather than the copy here.

------------Members, Ranks, Points and Info-----------------

[link]

Well everyone, it's that time again. Time for me to head up to Killarney to tame bears and rescue lost hikers! So, this means that the club will be going on its annual summer break. The club will reopen when I return in September.

Unfortunately, I won't be able to mail out the contest prizes until the end of July. So, I'd just like to give the winners a heads up that it may be a while before their prizes arrive.

See you all again in a few months, and keep captureing the wilderness and wildlife of our country! I want to see some fantastic work when I get back!

---------Mission Statement----------

Welcome to all those who share a love for the natural beauty of Canada!

This club is meant to show off the great beauty and inspirational quality of the Canadian wilderness and wildlife. All forms of artwork are welcome; photography, digital art, traditional art, writing - whatever this country has inspired you to create! Please join and share your love for the True North!

Hey everyone, I hate to do this, but I've got to remind you all that the main focus of this club is Canadian wilderness and wildlife. I know that there are a lot of great things worthy of being photographed in our country, but this club is meant to be strictly natural. Some human presence/evidence of human presence is acceptable, but please try to keep it to a minimum. I've uploaded a couple of deviations that have quite a bit of city in them recently, and they will be the last. If your deviation does not have enough natural conent, I will let you know and it will not be included in the gallery. I'm sorry to have to reject the images. Don't take it personally, I just want to make sure that this club stays centred on Canadian wildlife and wilderness.

Okay, just some clarification; Yes, you can have people and buildings in the pictures you submit, just so long as the focus of the image is natural. So, having a picture of a forest with someone walking through it is fine, just like a photo of a field with a farmer's fence is alright as well. Think of it this way, if you go out on a camping trip, there are bound to be some photos where your budies are appearing next to the landscape, or showing off a giant tree trunk, or canoeing/kayaking down a river. Those are alright, because the people are a secondary element in the picture and it's the nature around them that's important. So, always try to think of it as the nature that's important. Any people or buildings can be present, but should be a secondary element.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. And if you have any images you would like to submit, but are unsure about, send them in an I'll let you know. ^_^

---------------Joining-----------------

To become a member of this club, please follow these instructions:

1: Create a note with the subject heading "JOIN" and send it to TheTrueNorthClub, stating your interest as a participant.

2: Upon receiving confirmation of your application, add TheTrueNorthClub to your watch list.

3 (Optional): Add TheTrueNorthClub icon to your organization list via ":icon TheTrueNorthClub:" without the space.

-----------------Submissions-----------------

To submit deviations to TheTrueNorthClub, please follow these instructions:

1: Upload the deviation to your personal gallery. If it is an image it must be uploaded as a JPEG. Only JPEG images will be accepted.

2: Create a note with the subject heading "Submission" and send it to TheTrueNorthClub. It must contain a link to your devation. Include any other extra information about the deviation you wish to display. Also include whether you are submitting a deviation or a scrap.

Notes:
All submissions must somehow display the natural beauty of Canada! If they do not focus on the natural beauty of Canada, they will not be uploaded into the gallery!

Anything submitted to the club MUST BE YOUR OWN ORIGINAL WORK!

Also, when your deviations are uploaded to the club, a link will be placed in the artist's comments section to your copy of the deviation. This will allow others to comment and fav your original work, rather than the copy here.

------------Members, Ranks, Points and Info-----------------

[link]

Alright everyone! The polls are closed. It's time to announce the winner's of The True North Club's spring contest!

FIRST PLACE:
Submitted by Forest Bride

Title: Touch
[link]
Congratulations! Your photo will now become the club's featured deviation and it will be featured in Qiu-Ling and Kurokami-Kanzashi's journal until September 2008. You've also been awarded 30 points in our ranking system. You have now achieved the rank of Voyageur. This icon will now appear next to your avatar in the member's list You have also earned a full set of four animal postcards donated by

SECOND PLACE:
Submitted by Maple Syruper

Title: My Mom 2
[link]
Congratulations! Your photo will be featured in Qiu-Ling and Kurokami-Kanzashi's journal until September 2008. You've also been awarded 20 points in our ranking system. You have now achieved the rank of Portage Lackey. This icon will now appear next to your avatar in the member's list You have also earned a choice of two animal postcards donated by

THIRD PLACE:
Submitted by Salmon Skin Wearer

Title: Trillium Triad
[link]
Congratulations! Your photo will be featured in Qiu-Ling and Kurokami-Kanzashi's journal until September 2008. You've also been awarded 10 points in our ranking system. You are now 483 points away from achieving your next rank.

Thank you very much for all who participated! Your entries are greatly appreciated!

---------Mission Statement----------

Welcome to all those who share a love for the natural beauty of Canada!

This club is meant to show off the great beauty and inspirational quality of the Canadian wilderness and wildlife. All forms of artwork are welcome; photography, digital art, traditional art, writing - whatever this country has inspired you to create! Please join and share your love for the True North!

Hey everyone, I hate to do this, but I've got to remind you all that the main focus of this club is Canadian wilderness and wildlife. I know that there are a lot of great things worthy of being photographed in our country, but this club is meant to be strictly natural. Some human presence/evidence of human presence is acceptable, but please try to keep it to a minimum. I've uploaded a couple of deviations that have quite a bit of city in them recently, and they will be the last. If your deviation does not have enough natural conent, I will let you know and it will not be included in the gallery. I'm sorry to have to reject the images. Don't take it personally, I just want to make sure that this club stays centred on Canadian wildlife and wilderness.

Okay, just some clarification; Yes, you can have people and buildings in the pictures you submit, just so long as the focus of the image is natural. So, having a picture of a forest with someone walking through it is fine, just like a photo of a field with a farmer's fence is alright as well. Think of it this way, if you go out on a camping trip, there are bound to be some photos where your budies are appearing next to the landscape, or showing off a giant tree trunk, or canoeing/kayaking down a river. Those are alright, because the people are a secondary element in the picture and it's the nature around them that's important. So, always try to think of it as the nature that's important. Any people or buildings can be present, but should be a secondary element.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. And if you have any images you would like to submit, but are unsure about, send them in an I'll let you know. ^_^

---------------Joining-----------------

To become a member of this club, please follow these instructions:

1: Create a note with the subject heading "JOIN" and send it to TheTrueNorthClub, stating your interest as a participant.

2: Upon receiving confirmation of your application, add TheTrueNorthClub to your watch list.

3 (Optional): Add TheTrueNorthClub icon to your organization list via ":icon TheTrueNorthClub:" without the space.

-----------------Submissions-----------------

To submit deviations to TheTrueNorthClub, please follow these instructions:

1: Upload the deviation to your personal gallery. If it is an image it must be uploaded as a JPEG. Only JPEG images will be accepted.

2: Create a note with the subject heading "Submission" and send it to TheTrueNorthClub. It must contain a link to your devation. Include any other extra information about the deviation you wish to display. Also include whether you are submitting a deviation or a scrap.

Notes:
All submissions must somehow display the natural beauty of Canada! If they do not focus on the natural beauty of Canada, they will not be uploaded into the gallery!

Anything submitted to the club MUST BE YOUR OWN ORIGINAL WORK!

Also, when your deviations are uploaded to the club, a link will be placed in the artist's comments section to your copy of the deviation. This will allow others to comment and fav your original work, rather than the copy here.

------------Members, Ranks, Points and Info-----------------

[link]

Okay everyone, a little bit of a change of plans in is order. I'm leaving for my seasonal employment on Friday and won't have regular internet access after that. So, I've decided to conclude the voting period early. I will close the polls tomorrow, June 18th. So if you haven't voted already, please do so!

Alright, The True North Club's 2nd contest has ended. Let the voting begin! At the moment the club doesn't have a subscription so voting will take place from 's gallery.

You can view the entries here: [link]
And the voting poll here: [link]

If you are a club member and you vote in the contest, remember to leave a comment under the poll so that you can be awarded points for your vote. You don't have to state who you voted for, just that you did in fact vote.

CONTEST ENTIRES
In alphabetical order by contestant's username

Submitted by Maple Syruper

Title: My Mom 2
[link]

Submitted by Flannel Supplier

Title: Trillium Triad
[link]

Submitted by Forest Bride

Title: Touch
[link]

Good luck and thank you to all those who participated!

---------Contest Info----------

Alright everyone, it's time to announce another contest for the True North Club!

CONTEST THEME:
Our theme this time around is Spring. It's that time of year when our favourite plants and trees are sprouting and our favourite animals are relishing the new season. So, I want you all to show me your favourite things about spring in Canada.

CONTEST DUE DATE:
All entries must be submitted by June 4th, 2008.

PRIZES:
This time around I could really use some prize donations from club members. It doesn't have to be anything expensive, even something as simple as some journal features would be nice. Please note the club with the subject heading "CONTEST PRIZE DONATIONS" if you have anything you'd be willing to contribute.

1st Place:
- 30 additional points in our ranking system
- Piece will become the club's featured deviation until the end of our next contest.
- Piece will be featured in Qiu-Ling's journal until September, 2008.
- 1 set of 4 animal postcards donated by Qiu-Ling including all of the following:

Black Bear: [link]
Raven: [link]
Beaver: [link]
White Tailed Deer: [link]

2nd Place:
- 20 additional points in our ranking system.
- Piece will be featured in Qiu-Ling's journal until September, 2008.
- Choice of 2 animal postcards donated by Qiu-Ling. You can chose from the 4 pieces linked above.

3rd Place:
- 10 additional points in our ranking system.
- Piece will be featured in Qiu-Ling's journal until September, 2008.
- Choice of 1 animal postcard donated by Qiu-Ling. You can chose from the 4 pieces linked above.

TO ENTER
Send the club a note with the subject heading CONTEST ENTRY and add a link to the image you would like to enter.

NOW SEND ME YOUR CONTEST ENTRIES!

---------Mission Statement----------

Welcome to all those who share a love for the natural beauty of Canada!

This club is meant to show off the great beauty and inspirational quality of the Canadian wilderness and wildlife. All forms of artwork are welcome; photography, digital art, traditional art, writing - whatever this country has inspired you to create! Please join and share your love for the True North!

Hey everyone, I hate to do this, but I've got to remind you all that the main focus of this club is Canadian wilderness and wildlife. I know that there are a lot of great things worthy of being photographed in our country, but this club is meant to be strictly natural. Some human presence/evidence of human presence is acceptable, but please try to keep it to a minimum. I've uploaded a couple of deviations that have quite a bit of city in them recently, and they will be the last. If your deviation does not have enough natural conent, I will let you know and it will not be included in the gallery. I'm sorry to have to reject the images. Don't take it personally, I just want to make sure that this club stays centred on Canadian wildlife and wilderness.

Okay, just some clarification; Yes, you can have people and buildings in the pictures you submit, just so long as the focus of the image is natural. So, having a picture of a forest with someone walking through it is fine, just like a photo of a field with a farmer's fence is alright as well. Think of it this way, if you go out on a camping trip, there are bound to be some photos where your budies are appearing next to the landscape, or showing off a giant tree trunk, or canoeing/kayaking down a river. Those are alright, because the people are a secondary element in the picture and it's the nature around them that's important. So, always try to think of it as the nature that's important. Any people or buildings can be present, but should be a secondary element.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. And if you have any images you would like to submit, but are unsure about, send them in an I'll let you know. ^_^

---------------Joining-----------------

To become a member of this club, please follow these instructions:

1: Create a note with the subject heading "JOIN" and send it to TheTrueNorthClub, stating your interest as a participant.

2: Upon receiving confirmation of your application, add TheTrueNorthClub to your watch list.

3 (Optional): Add TheTrueNorthClub icon to your organization list via ":icon TheTrueNorthClub:" without the space.

-----------------Submissions-----------------

To submit deviations to TheTrueNorthClub, please follow these instructions:

1: Upload the deviation to your personal gallery. If it is an image it must be uploaded as a JPEG. Only JPEG images will be accepted.

2: Create a note with the subject heading "Submission" and send it to TheTrueNorthClub. It must contain a link to your devation. Include any other extra information about the deviation you wish to display. Also include whether you are submitting a deviation or a scrap.

Notes:
All submissions must somehow display the natural beauty of Canada! If they do not focus on the natural beauty of Canada, they will not be uploaded into the gallery!

Anything submitted to the club MUST BE YOUR OWN ORIGINAL WORK!

Also, when your deviations are uploaded to the club, a link will be placed in the artist's comments section to your copy of the deviation. This will allow others to comment and fav your original work, rather than the copy here.

------------Members, Ranks, Points and Info-----------------

[link]