We apologise if this is the umpteenth reminder you have seen about the Chase Community Giving race on Facebook. Most of you will know by now that we are in this race and that we stand a chance of getting a 20 thousand dollar grant which we will use to fund transport and accommodation for welsh artists and musicians who wish to perform at this years Left Coast Eisteddfod in Portland Oregon.We know that some of you have already voted. If you have then look at the list below and see if there are other ways in which you can assist with this effort. If you havent then PLEASE VOTE NOW. We are currently ranked at position 168. We need to stay in the top 200 to qualify for the grant. We are down from position 124 and we are looking to pile on 300 further votes by sunday this week. The pace of voting has picked up and we must do likewise to stay in the race

1. If you are not on Facebook please consider joining to support this effort.

2. If you are on Facebook and havent voted please go to this url and VOTE NOW ( directions in comments at the bottom of the page ) http://apps.facebook.com/chasecommunitygiving/charities/263243673-meriwether-lewis-memorial-eisteddfod-foundation

3. If you have voted ( or think you may have ) do one of two things (A) check that your vote was recorded . Some people have 'Liked' the app without voting. Follow the directions on the page and you will discover whether you succeeded in voting. (B) If your vote has been recorded please pass this link on to at least one other person and persuade them to support us .

Remeber we are trying for 500 votes by the weekend so we need everyone to pitch in and help.