I apologize if this is somewhere on the message boards, but what if someone wants to send a check? Where would they need to send it, make payable, etc.. Maybe...
Hey-- this question came up awhile back. You would need to send the check to RDI Scholarship Fund, F.A.C.T. Family, attention: Linda Andron. 1637 Malcom Ave,...
I think we ought to set up deadlines every 3 months or so where we review the applications that have been sent in up to that point (or maybe less frequently...
I've been thinking more about the Scholarship Fund, lately, due to hearing about families who are concerned about being able to afford the RDIos.. I am not...
Hi All, Is there a file( to request Scholarship help) that can be uploaded to the RDIos so that parents could electronically fill it out and get it sent to...
Hey-- I think the mini-scholarships are a great idea. What do the others think? Perhaps this could be a separate award for families who could be "nominated"...
Hello. I have been informed by Linda Andron that our fund only has approximately 1600. She tells me that out of this money, approximately 1200 can be...
Hi Robin, I'm not sure we have a central place yet for links on the RDIos, but that's a great idea for when we have it. Also, a file on the RDIos is another...
Hi Bev, Yes, there was news back from Sony. Unfortunately, it was not favorable. They basically said that they had already fulfilled all of their donations...
Hi Robin, WOW .. yeah, the FLIP camera! I think the web site is www.theflip.com I WONDER if they would donate a few if we explained about RDI/autism/the...
Just an idea, but I wondered if something like the Do Something Daily Calendars would be a possibility to "award" families and provide some encouragement: ...
Hi Bev, I checked out the flip site. THere is a donation program geared towards non profits and NGOs(non gevernmental organizations. It says that it will be...
Hello. Wanted everyone to know about updates on the scholarship fund. Our subcommittee has voted to award scholarships to two families. These families will...
We (I!) am looking to see if anyone would help me create a mailing list of the 2007 applicants/recipients. If we cannot get a compiled list from Linda Andron,...
THANK YOU for volunteering to help, Rana. Take care, Jen ... From: Rana Zellner Burr To: rdischolarship@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 8:23...
THANKS, Rana! Actually, as it turns out, Heidi was able to compile the list as she went through and notificed recipients !! THANKS, Heidi. ! :o) However, she...
Hey-- I am still waiting to hear from Linda to clear up the exact amount that we had in the fund, so we will not be able to know how much we need until then....
Hello. I wanted the group to know that the 2007 scholarship money has been distributed to 3 families chosen by our selection group. A few members of the...
I am sending this to my Las Vegas Autism Meetup Group right now :) Rana Rana Zellner Burr, MT-BC Live well. Spend less. www.smart-money-management.com ...
Hi Everyone, I want to let you know that we are having a great response to the campaign we are running this month to support the scholarship fund. I'd like to...
Hi, Nicole. As you know, I have not had much time to contribute to running the scholarship fund. Linda Andron (Fact Family) just emailed me about the small...
Hey guys Just wondering what the status is of the scholarship committee. I went on Fact family and you cannot apply, as someone on a board asked. BTW I know...
I had just asked Jen about the financial state of the fund. It seems there is currently very little money. As everyone probably knows Jen is looking to...
I would ditto the message by Heidi. I was hoping that another volunteer with some ability for fund raising, coupled with a bit of time (that nobody has!!)...
I could *advertise* this on the new group? I dont mind being *part* of the committee, but as far as fund raising, not sure what else could be done? Are we...
Hi Kathy, I think figuring out what needs to be done in terms of fundraising is part of what needs to be done :). Does anyone know where the bulk of the funds...