diff --git a/db/db.code.version.txt b/db/db.code.version.txt
index fb1e7bc8..c3f407c0 100644
--- a/db/db.code.version.txt
+++ b/db/db.code.version.txt
@@ -1 +1 @@
-54
+55
diff --git a/db/db.update.55.sql b/db/db.update.55.sql
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..bb249e1b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/db/db.update.55.sql
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+INSERT INTO `pagetext` ( `textname` , `text` , `year` , `lastupdate` ) VALUES ('register_judges_invite', 'Thank you for volunteering as a judge for the fair.  Judge registration is by invitation only.  To get started, please contact the chief judge. We will then send you an email with instructions on how to complete your registration. This extra step is only required for first time judges.  We are confident that you will find the experience sufficiently enriching that you will continue to serve as a judge in future years.  Thanks again for your willingness to participate.', '-1', NOW() );
diff --git a/register_judges.php b/register_judges.php
index 18a64afb..7f4ece55 100644
--- a/register_judges.php
+++ b/register_judges.php
@@ -257,11 +257,9 @@
 	{
 		if($config['judge_registration_type']=="invite")
 		{
-			echo i18n("Judge registration is by invitation only.  In order to register you must have your account created for you by the science fair committee.  Once your account is created you'll be invited via email to login and complete your judge registration information");
-			echo i18n("Thank you for volunteering as a judge for the %1. Judge registration is by invitation only.  To get started, please send an email expressing your willingness to serve to us here <a href=\"mailto:%2\">%2</a>. We will then send you an email with instructions on how to complete your registration. This extra step is only required for first time judges.  We are confident that you will find the experience sufficiently enriching that you will continue to serve as a judge in future years.  Thanks again for your willingness to participate",array($config['fairname'],$config['fairmanageremail']));
+			 output_page_text("register_judges_invite");
 			echo "<br />";
 			echo "<br />";
-
 			echo i18n("Please enter your email address to :");
 			echo "<ul>";
 		}