Hey, Bev. Thanks for getting the discussion going! I would love to
hear everyone's thoughts on these questions. I think that we should
encourage anyone who is interested to apply for scholarship money.
Hopefully, someday, a significant amount of money will be available.
Perhaps our committee members will review each individual
application, with the decision on whom gets the money depending on a
combination of need and dedication.
For example, a family with limited amount of funds but have been
doing RDI for a year might receive preference to a family with a
similar income who is just starting out. What do you guys think? I
guess we will have to work on specifics once we have some money
available.
By the way, Linda Andron emailed me back this week, and said that
their group (Fact Family) can accept mailed donations at any time.
The email donation link is still pending.
Thanks to everyone who is taking time to share ideas! Take care, Jen
>
> I guess these will all be decided by the Selections Committee, but I
don't see any reason
> why we can't start discussing ideas ... I'm wondering if there will
be any *requirements* for
> applying in the first place, and how the committee would possibly be
able to choose from
> amongst the deserving families if there is more need than monies
available?? Would it be a
> "lottery" (ie just a draw?)
>
> BTW, are tax receipts able to be issued yet? Maybe we need to remind
people to make a
> donation before the end of the year to get a tax receipt for 2006?
>
> Bev
>