Community Bank of the Chesapeake Announces Kickoff of 2016 Calendar Contest

WALDORF, Md., Aug. 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Community Bank of the Chesapeake is now accepting submissions for its annual Calendar Contest. The public is invited to submit original photographs of the local communities within the bank's service area which includes Calvert, Charles and St. Mary's Counties and Annapolis in Maryland, as well as King George and Fredericksburg, Virginia. A total of 14 winners will be selected and will have their winning photos featured in the bank's 2016 calendar. The cover winner will receive a $50 gift card, and all other winners will receive a $25 gift card.

The public is invited to submit photos to Community Bank of the Chesapeake's 2016 Calendar Contest, running now through September 25.

"We are pleased to announce the kickoff of our 2016 Calendar Contest," said Diane Hicks, Assistant Vice President and Marketing Manager for Community Bank of the Chesapeake. "The contest is highly anticipated by members of our community, and we look forward to seeing this year's submissions."

Photo submissions will be accepted until September 25. Anyone wishing to enter the contest should email a digital copy of their photo to Monica Meinert, Marketing & Communications Specialist, at meinertm@cbtc.com. All photos must be 8.5'' x 11'', landscape oriented, and a minimum of 300 dpi (dots per image). Each photo submitted must also include a signed release form in order to be considered.

As part of the photo contest, the community will also have the opportunity to vote for a "People's Choice" winner on the bank's Facebook page. The "People's Choice" voting period will take place from September 28 to October 4.

Complete contest rules and copies of the required release form can be found on the bank's website, cbtc.com, the Community Bank of the Chesapeake Facebook page or by visiting any of the bank's convenient branch locations. The contest is open to both customers and non-customers of Community Bank of the Chesapeake. If you have any questions about the contest, please contact Monica Meinert at meinertm@cbtc.com or 240-427-1048.

Headquartered in Waldorf, Maryland, Community Bank of the Chesapeake is a full-service commercial bank, with assets over $1 billion.  Through its 12 banking centers and five dedicated commercial lending centers, Community Bank of the Chesapeake offers a broad range of financial products and services to individuals and businesses.  Community Bank of the Chesapeake is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Community Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: TCFC). Member FDIC. More information about Community Bank of the Chesapeake can be found at cbtc.com.

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SOURCE Community Bank of the Chesapeake

For further information: Diane Hicks, Assistant Vice President, Marketing Manager, (240) 427-1047, hicksd@cbtc.com