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"CUSTOMIZABLE" WORD DOCS -- Customize these files using your computer:

	1)  OPEN the ".doc" file.
	2)  Replace info in the highlighted areas with your club's information.
	3)  Optional:  Select all text and change the text color to black, so that it doesn't look so much like a boilerplate.
	4)  READ THROUGH the entire document to make sure you didn't miss anything.
	5)  SAVE the doc.
	6)  PRINT and distribute as appropriate.
	
	NOTE: If you prefer, you can copy & paste the text onto your own Club Letterhead .doc file -- just make sure to customize where indicated.

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"CUSTOMIZABLE" PDF FILES -- Customize these by computer/laptop, or by hand:

CUSTOMIZE BY HAND:
	1)  PRINT the PDF file with blank form fields.
	2)  FILL IN YOUR CLUB CONTACT INFORMATION in the pertinent areas, using a dark-colored pen or fine-tip marker. Make sure your written-in information is dark enough so that it will be readable on photocopies. (Pencil or light colored ink is NOT suitable.)
	3)  Distribute (by hand, mail, or fax) to your local school/guidance counselor, or directly to students upon request.

CUSTOMIZE BY COMPUTER OR LAPTOP:
	There are utilities to edit pdf on iOS and Android devices, but because of the page format it will be easiest to edit these pdfs on a desktop computer.

	1)  LAUNCH a pdf editor.  Adobe Reader (version 8 or later) may be used on your desktop or laptop computer.
IMPORTANT:  You MUST use version 8 or later, and it MUST be Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat. Earlier versions of "Adobe", or other software such as "Preview" on Mac and "Chrome" browser on PC or Laptop, might allow you to OPEN the file, but you won't be able to customize anything and it probably won't print correctly.
	2)  AFTER the pdf editor is open on your computer, select OPEN from the file menu, locate the file, and open it.
	3)  Click inside the editable fields* and FILL IN YOUR CLUB CONTACT INFORMATION.
		*(NOTE: Only the CLUB INFO fields are editable. STUDENT INFO must be entered by hand on a printout.)
	4)  SAVE the PDF file on your computer's hard drive.
	5)  You may then PRINT a copy of your Customized PDF that you can distribute by hand --- or, you can Email the Customized PDF to a school/guidance counselor or directly to students upon request.

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