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
amount of money left in the fund, and asked whether we are interested in keeping
it going.
   Your wonderful efforts tell me that you may be the person for running the
fund.... would be interested in being the "chairman/person" for the fund? 
Thanks,  Jen
---- nicolebeurkens <nicole@...> wrote:
> 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 ask for your help in the next few days to get this information
> out to as many people as possible before the end of April.  We have one
> week left and I'd like to really get the word out there!  I'm including
> a press release (below) we put together about the promotion so you can
> see it.  If you belong to any message boards, groups, etc. please get
> the information on there for people - all they need to do is go to
> www.horizonsautism.com <http://www.horizonsautism.com>
> Thanks!
> Nicole
>
>
> Scholarship Support From Autism Treatment Clinic
>
> Horizons Developmental Remediation Center Launches International Autism
> Awareness Campaign to Provide Funding for Treatment
>
> Caledonia, Michigan, April 17, 2008—In honor of Autism Awareness
> Month, Horizons Developmental Remediation Center is helping raise funds
> for an organization that provides treatment scholarships to families
> affected by autism and related disabilities.  Currently, at least one in
> every 150 children is diagnosed on the autism spectrum.  This dramatic
> rise has significantly increased the need for treatment options, and for
> support of families to access those treatments.
>
> To support the efforts of the scholarship fund, Horizons Developmental
> Remediation Center is making a donation for every person who signs up to
> receive their free online newsletter.  On the Horizon is a weekly email
> newsletter for parents and others affected by autism or other
> developmental disabilities who want simple, effective strategies to
> reduce stress, support their child's development, and improve quality of
> life for the whole family.  Individuals can learn more about the
> campaign and register for the newsletter at www.horizonsautism.com.
>
> The RDI® Scholarship Fund was founded by parents to provide financial
> support for families who want to pursue treatment through the
> Relationship Development Intervention® Program.  This world-renowned
> program is the only treatment that provides parents with the tools to
> effectively correct the core features of autism spectrum disorders.
> "A critical aspect of the RDI® Scholarship Fund is raising money
> so that we can reach out to more families.  We can effectively carry out
> our mission because of generous donations from individuals and
> businesses like the Horizons Developmental Remediation Center," says
> RDI® Scholarship Fund committee member Kathy Darrow.
>
> Founded in 2003 by Nicole Beurkens, the Horizons Developmental
> Remediation Center serves families who are committed to understanding
> the most current brain and child development research, working on
> correcting their child's deficits to the greatest extent possible,
> and achieving a satisfying quality of life for all family members.
> Families benefit from the guidance and expertise of the highly
> sought-after clinicians on staff at Horizons.  Nicole Beurkens, Director
> of the Center, says, "We believe very strongly in the mission of the
> RDI® Scholarship Fund to provide access to families with financial
> limitations.  This month we are excited to play a role in helping
> fulfill this mission.  The campaign not only raises money for this
> important cause, but will continue to deliver information about autism
> and treatment to everyone who signs up for the newsletter.  We look
> forward to making a significant contribution to the scholarship fund,
> and increasing autism awareness at the same time."
>
>
>
> Nicole Beurkens, Director
> Horizons Developmental Remediation Center
> 3120 68th Street, SE
> Caledonia, MI  49316
> Phone: 616-698-0306
> Fax: 616-554-9509
> http://www.horizonsdrc.com
>
>

Corrected link listed below!  Thanks again, Nicole.  Jen
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nicole Beurkens" <nicole@...>
To: "Jennifer Gerson" <jengerson@...>
Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 9:22 PM
Subject: Re: RDI Scholarship Fund


>I realize I put the wrong link in the email below...that's our main
> website...the correct link is www.horizonsautism.com.  Sorry!!
>
>
> On 4/1/08 9:20 PM, "Jennifer Gerson" <jengerson@...> wrote:
>
>> THANKS!   Jen
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Nicole Beurkens" <nicole@...>
>> To: "Jennifer Gerson" <jengerson@...>
>> Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 8:48 PM
>> Subject: Re: RDI Scholarship Fund
>>
>>
>>> Hi Jen,
>>> We've got the promotion and sign-in page ready to go at
>>> www.horizonsdrc.com.
>>> If you could let the parents who have been involved with the scholarship
>>> fund know about this we would greatly appreciate it.  Looking forward to
>>> writing the fund a check at the end of the month!!
>>>
>>> Here is what I have been sending to people to let them know about the
>>> campaign and the link:
>>>
>>> In honor of Autism Awareness Month 2008, Horizons Developmental
>>> Remediation
>>> Center is helping to raise funds for the RDI Scholarship Fund. For every
>>> person who signs up to receive our free weekly email newsletter,
>>> Horizons
>>> will make a donation to the Scholarship Fund.
>>>
>>> On the Horizon is a weekly email newsletter for parents and others
>>> affected
>>> by autism / developmental disabilities who want simple, effective
>>> strategies
>>> to reduce stress, support their child's development, and improve quality
>>> of
>>> life for the whole family.
>>>
>>> The link to sign up is www.horizonsautism.com. Sign-up today and forward
>>> this information on to everyone you know who can benefit.  Let's spread
>>> the
>>> word about autism remediation, support the scholarship fund, and help
>>> families who need financial help to access treatment!
>>>
>>>
>>> On 3/29/08 11:13 PM, "Jennifer Gerson" <jengerson@...> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I think it sounds great.  Jen
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Nicole Beurkens" <nicole@...>
>>>> To: "Jennifer Gerson" <jengerson@...>; "RDI Newsroom"
>>>> <RDI@...>
>>>> Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2008 10:02 PM
>>>> Subject: RDI Scholarship Fund
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Hi Jen and Bev,
>>>>> I hope this finds you well!  I had a brainstorm tonight about the
>>>>> upcoming
>>>>> Autism Awareness Month, and wanted to run it by you.  My colleagues
>>>>> and
>>>>> I
>>>>> recently started a weekly email newsletter with articles, ideas, and
>>>>> other
>>>>> information relevant to families, professionals, etc. in the autism
>>>>> community.  We are getting fantastic feedback about the newsletter and
>>>>> would
>>>>> love to let as many people as possible know about it since it's a
>>>>> helpful
>>>>> free resource that spreads the message of remediation!!
>>>>>
>>>>> My idea is to sponsor a sign-up campaign for the month of April (I
>>>>> know
>>>>> it
>>>>> starts Tuesday...I'm sometimes a bit late having my brainstorms :)
>>>>> where
>>>>> my
>>>>> clinic will donate money to the RDI Scholarship Fund for every person
>>>>> who
>>>>> signs up for our newsletter.  I haven't exactly figured out all the
>>>>> details
>>>>> yet, but I'm envisioning a specific sign-up page on our clinic website
>>>>> with
>>>>> an easy-to-remember web address so that anyone who wants to
>>>>> participate
>>>>> can
>>>>> go there and sign up - and send friends, family members, colleagues,
>>>>> messageboard contacts, etc. to sign up as well.  I think it would
>>>>> really
>>>>> tie-in well for Autism Awareness month, since it's a great way to
>>>>> spread
>>>>> the
>>>>> word about autism and remediation, and also earn money for a fabulous
>>>>> cause.
>>>>> What do you think?
>>>>> -Nicole
>>>>>
>>>>> Nicole Beurkens, Director
>>>>> Horizons Developmental Remediation Center
>>>>> 3120 68th Street SE
>>>>> Caledonia, MI  49316
>>>>> (616) 698-0306
>>>>> www.horizonsdrc.com
>>>>>
>>>>> NOTICE TO RECIPIENT:  This e-mail is meant for only the intended
>>>>> recipient
>>>>> of the transmission, and may be a communication privileged by law.  If
>>>>> you
>>>>> received this e-mail in error, any review, use, dissemination,
>>>>> distribution,
>>>>> or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited.  Please notify me
>>>>> immediately of the error by return e-mail and delete this message from
>>>>> your
>>>>> system.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Nicole Beurkens, Director
>>> Horizons Developmental Remediation Center
>>> 3120 68th Street SE
>>> Caledonia, MI  49316
>>> (616) 698-0306
>>> www.horizonsdrc.com
>>>
>>> NOTICE TO RECIPIENT:  This e-mail is meant for only the intended
>>> recipient
>>> of the transmission, and may be a communication privileged by law.  If
>>> you
>>> received this e-mail in error, any review, use, dissemination,
>>> distribution,
>>> or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited.  Please notify me
>>> immediately of the error by return e-mail and delete this message from
>>> your
>>> system.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
> Nicole Beurkens, Director
> Horizons Developmental Remediation Center
> 3120 68th Street SE
> Caledonia, MI  49316
> (616) 698-0306
> www.horizonsdrc.com
>
> NOTICE TO RECIPIENT:  This e-mail is meant for only the intended recipient
> of the transmission, and may be a communication privileged by law.  If you
> received this e-mail in error, any review, use, dissemination,
> distribution,
> or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited.  Please notify me
> immediately of the error by return e-mail and delete this message from
> your
> system.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
>
>
>
>
>

---

To: nicole@...
CC: rdischolarship@yahoogroups.com; heidihofer@...; k.darrow@...; ChefPenny@...
From: jengerson@...
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 21:20:18 -0400
Subject: [rdischolarship] Re: RDI Scholarship Fund

THANKS! Jen
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nicole Beurkens" <nicole@horizonsdrc.com>
To: "Jennifer Gerson" <jengerson@cinci.rr.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 8:48 PM
Subject: Re: RDI Scholarship Fund

> Hi Jen,
> We've got the promotion and sign-in page ready to go at
> www.horizonsdrc.com.
> If you could let the parents who have been involved with the scholarship
> fund know about this we would greatly appreciate it. Looking forward to
> writing the fund a check at the end of the month!!
>
> Here is what I have been sending to people to let them know about the
> campaign and the link:
>
> In honor of Autism Awareness Month 2008, Horizons Developmental
> Remediation
> Center is helping to raise funds for the RDI Scholarship Fund. For every
> person who signs up to receive our free weekly email newsletter, Horizons
> will make a donation to the Scholarship Fund.
>
> On the Horizon is a weekly email newsletter for parents and others
> affected
> by autism / developmental disabilities who want simple, effective
> strategies
> to reduce stress, support their child's development, and improve quality
> of
> life for the whole family.
>
> The link to sign up is www.horizonsautism.com. Sign-up today and forward
> this information on to everyone you know who can benefit. Let's spread
> the
> word about autism remediation, support the scholarship fund, and help
> families who need financial help to access treatment!
>
>
> On 3/29/08 11:13 PM, "Jennifer Gerson" <jengerson@cinci.rr.com> wrote:
>
>> I think it sounds great. Jen
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Nicole Beurkens" <nicole@horizonsdrc.com>
>> To: "Jennifer Gerson" <jengerson@cinci.rr.com>; "RDI Newsroom"
>> <RDI@ojasmarketing.com>
>> Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2008 10:02 PM
>> Subject: RDI Scholarship Fund
>>
>>
>>> Hi Jen and Bev,
>>> I hope this finds you well! I had a brainstorm tonight about the
>>> upcoming
>>> Autism Awareness Month, and wanted to run it by you. My colleagues and
>>> I
>>> recently started a weekly email newsletter with articles, ideas, and
>>> other
>>> information relevant to families, professionals, etc. in the autism
>>> community. We are getting fantastic feedback about the newsletter and
>>> would
>>> love to let as many people as possible know about it since it's a
>>> helpful
>>> free resource that spreads the message of remediation!!
>>>
>>> My idea is to sponsor a sign-up campaign for the month of April (I know
>>> it
>>> starts Tuesday...I'm sometimes a bit late having my brainstorms :) where
>>> my
>>> clinic will donate money to the RDI Scholarship Fund for every person
>>> who
>>> signs up for our newsletter. I haven't exactly figured out all the
>>> details
>>> yet, but I'm envisioning a specific sign-up page on our clinic website
>>> with
>>> an easy-to-remember web address so that anyone who wants to participate
>>> can
>>> go there and sign up - and send friends, family members, colleagues,
>>> messageboard contacts, etc. to sign up as well. I think it would really
>>> tie-in well for Autism Awareness month, since it's a great way to spread
>>> the
>>> word about autism and remediation, and also earn money for a fabulous
>>> cause.
>>> What do you think?
>>> -Nicole
>>>
>>> Nicole Beurkens, Director
>>> Horizons Developmental Remediation Center
>>> 3120 68th Street SE
>>> Caledonia, MI 49316
>>> (616) 698-0306
>>> www.horizonsdrc.com
>>>
>>> NOTICE TO RECIPIENT: This e-mail is meant for only the intended
>>> recipient
>>> of the transmission, and may be a communication privileged by law. If
>>> you
>>> received this e-mail in error, any review, use, dissemination,
>>> distribution,
>>> or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. Please notify me
>>> immediately of the error by return e-mail and delete this message from
>>> your
>>> system. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
> Nicole Beurkens, Director
> Horizons Developmental Remediation Center
> 3120 68th Street SE
> Caledonia, MI 49316
> (616) 698-0306
> www.horizonsdrc.com
>
> NOTICE TO RECIPIENT: This e-mail is meant for only the intended recipient
> of the transmission, and may be a communication privileged by law. If you
> received this e-mail in error, any review, use, dissemination,
> distribution,
> or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. Please notify me
> immediately of the error by return e-mail and delete this message from
> your
> system. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
>
>
>
>
>

THANKS!   Jen
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nicole Beurkens" <nicole@...>
To: "Jennifer Gerson" <jengerson@...>
Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 8:48 PM
Subject: Re: RDI Scholarship Fund


> Hi Jen,
> We've got the promotion and sign-in page ready to go at
> www.horizonsdrc.com.
> If you could let the parents who have been involved with the scholarship
> fund know about this we would greatly appreciate it.  Looking forward to
> writing the fund a check at the end of the month!!
>
> Here is what I have been sending to people to let them know about the
> campaign and the link:
>
> In honor of Autism Awareness Month 2008, Horizons Developmental
> Remediation
> Center is helping to raise funds for the RDI Scholarship Fund. For every
> person who signs up to receive our free weekly email newsletter, Horizons
> will make a donation to the Scholarship Fund.
>
> On the Horizon is a weekly email newsletter for parents and others
> affected
> by autism / developmental disabilities who want simple, effective
> strategies
> to reduce stress, support their child's development, and improve quality
> of
> life for the whole family.
>
> The link to sign up is www.horizonsautism.com. Sign-up today and forward
> this information on to everyone you know who can benefit.  Let's spread
> the
> word about autism remediation, support the scholarship fund, and help
> families who need financial help to access treatment!
>
>
> On 3/29/08 11:13 PM, "Jennifer Gerson" <jengerson@...> wrote:
>
>> I think it sounds great.  Jen
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Nicole Beurkens" <nicole@...>
>> To: "Jennifer Gerson" <jengerson@...>; "RDI Newsroom"
>> <RDI@...>
>> Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2008 10:02 PM
>> Subject: RDI Scholarship Fund
>>
>>
>>> Hi Jen and Bev,
>>> I hope this finds you well!  I had a brainstorm tonight about the
>>> upcoming
>>> Autism Awareness Month, and wanted to run it by you.  My colleagues and
>>> I
>>> recently started a weekly email newsletter with articles, ideas, and
>>> other
>>> information relevant to families, professionals, etc. in the autism
>>> community.  We are getting fantastic feedback about the newsletter and
>>> would
>>> love to let as many people as possible know about it since it's a
>>> helpful
>>> free resource that spreads the message of remediation!!
>>>
>>> My idea is to sponsor a sign-up campaign for the month of April (I know
>>> it
>>> starts Tuesday...I'm sometimes a bit late having my brainstorms :) where
>>> my
>>> clinic will donate money to the RDI Scholarship Fund for every person
>>> who
>>> signs up for our newsletter.  I haven't exactly figured out all the
>>> details
>>> yet, but I'm envisioning a specific sign-up page on our clinic website
>>> with
>>> an easy-to-remember web address so that anyone who wants to participate
>>> can
>>> go there and sign up - and send friends, family members, colleagues,
>>> messageboard contacts, etc. to sign up as well.  I think it would really
>>> tie-in well for Autism Awareness month, since it's a great way to spread
>>> the
>>> word about autism and remediation, and also earn money for a fabulous
>>> cause.
>>> What do you think?
>>> -Nicole
>>>
>>> Nicole Beurkens, Director
>>> Horizons Developmental Remediation Center
>>> 3120 68th Street SE
>>> Caledonia, MI  49316
>>> (616) 698-0306
>>> www.horizonsdrc.com
>>>
>>> NOTICE TO RECIPIENT:  This e-mail is meant for only the intended
>>> recipient
>>> of the transmission, and may be a communication privileged by law.  If
>>> you
>>> received this e-mail in error, any review, use, dissemination,
>>> distribution,
>>> or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited.  Please notify me
>>> immediately of the error by return e-mail and delete this message from
>>> your
>>> system.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
> Nicole Beurkens, Director
> Horizons Developmental Remediation Center
> 3120 68th Street SE
> Caledonia, MI  49316
> (616) 698-0306
> www.horizonsdrc.com
>
> NOTICE TO RECIPIENT:  This e-mail is meant for only the intended recipient
> of the transmission, and may be a communication privileged by law.  If you
> received this e-mail in error, any review, use, dissemination,
> distribution,
> or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited.  Please notify me
> immediately of the error by return e-mail and delete this message from
> your
> system.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
>
>
>
>
>

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 committee are trying to coordinate sending the "Do
Something Daily" calendars to the remaining families who applied last
year.
   This year's applications will be coordinated by Heidi Hofer.  I know
how busy you are, Heidi, and greatly appreciated your willingness to
sacrifice time to help our families.

   As I have had to add an extra day of work each week to my oncology
practice, I will have even less time this year to devote to the
scholarship work.  I would encourage anyone who is able to serve our
families to step forward at this time and get the scholarship program
rolling!  A new "chairperson" is truly needed.
   Many thanks to Bev, Heidi, Penny, and Kathy for all of your help.
Happy New Year to everyone!   Jen

----- Original Message -----

From: bevc333

To: rdischolarship@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 12:15 PM

Subject: [rdischolarship] Re: Any volunteers to help create mailing list of 2007 recipients?

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 found that rather than 18 people, there were actually 27! So now I think we
are needing donations to cover this !!

Bev

--- In rdischolarship@yahoogroups.com, Rana Zellner Burr <ranazb@...> wrote:
>
> Bev,
>
> I would be glad to help you out with that if you haven't already found someone. Rana
>
> Rana Zellner Burr, MT-BC
> Live well. Spend less.
> www.gotfactorydirect.com
> 702-897-7507 or 702-588-4942
>
>
> To: rdischolarship@...: bevc333@...: Sun, 16 Dec 2007 22:27:11 +0000Subject:
[rdischolarship] Any volunteers to help create mailing list of 2007 recipients?
>
>
>
>
> 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, then we will
have to create one manually from the application forms .. and so if we need to do that, just
wondered if anyone would help me out? (we could split the 18 forms up into the # of
volunteers and then I could compile and send to Nicole Beurkens who will actually do the
sending of the calendars to all the families who are NOT receiving a scholarship.)Anyone ?
??Bev
>
>
>
>
>
>
> __________________________________________________________
> Share life as it happens with the new Windows Live.
> http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_122007
>

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 found that rather than 18 people, there were actually 27! So now I
think we
are needing donations to cover this !!

Bev

--- In rdischolarship@yahoogroups.com, Rana Zellner Burr <ranazb@...> wrote:
>
> Bev,
>
> I would be glad to help you out with that if you haven't already found
someone.  Rana
>
> Rana Zellner Burr, MT-BC
> Live well. Spend less.
> www.gotfactorydirect.com
> 702-897-7507 or 702-588-4942
>
>
> To: rdischolarship@...: bevc333@...: Sun, 16 Dec 2007 22:27:11 +0000Subject:
[rdischolarship] Any volunteers to help create mailing list of 2007 recipients?
>
>
>
>
> 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, then
we will
have to create one manually from the application forms .. and so if we need to
do that, just
wondered if anyone would help me out? (we could split the 18 forms up into the #
of
volunteers and then I could compile and send to Nicole Beurkens who will
actually do the
sending of the calendars to all the families who are NOT receiving a
scholarship.)Anyone ?
??Bev
>
>
>
>
>
>
> _________________________________________________________________
> Share life as it happens with the new Windows Live.
> http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_122007
>

----- Original Message -----

From: Rana Zellner Burr

To: rdischolarship@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 8:23 PM

Subject: RE: [rdischolarship] Any volunteers to help create mailing list of 2007 recipients?

Bev,
 
I would be glad to help you out with that if you haven't already found someone.  Rana

Rana Zellner Burr, MT-BC

Live well. Spend less.

www.gotfactorydirect.com

702-897-7507 or 702-588-4942                    

---

To: rdischolarship@yahoogroups.com
From: bevc333@yahoo.ca
Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2007 22:27:11 +0000
Subject: [rdischolarship] Any volunteers to help create mailing list of 2007 recipients?

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, then we will have
to create one manually from the application forms .. and so if we need to do that, just
wondered if anyone would help me out? (we could split the 18 forms up into the # of
volunteers and then I could compile and send to Nicole Beurkens who will actually do the
sending of the calendars to all the families who are NOT receiving a scholarship.)

Anyone ???

Bev

---

Share life as it happens with the new Windows Live. Share now!

---

To: rdischolarship@yahoogroups.com
From: bevc333@...
Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2007 22:27:11 +0000
Subject: [rdischolarship] Any volunteers to help create mailing list of 2007 recipients?

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, then we will have
to create one manually from the application forms .. and so if we need to do that, just
wondered if anyone would help me out? (we could split the 18 forms up into the # of
volunteers and then I could compile and send to Nicole Beurkens who will actually do the
sending of the calendars to all the families who are NOT receiving a scholarship.)

Anyone ???

Bev

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, then
we will have
to create one manually from the application forms .. and so if we need to do
that, just
wondered if anyone would help me out? (we could split the 18 forms up into the #
of
volunteers and then I could compile and send to Nicole Beurkens who will
actually do the
sending of the calendars to all the families who are NOT receiving a
scholarship.)

Anyone ???

Bev

Hello.  Wanted everyone to know about updates on the scholarship
fund.  Our subcommittee has voted to award scholarships to two
families.  These families will be notified today.
   We also will be notifying the families who applied and will not get
scholarships this year.  We will be sending them notification, a "Do
Something Daily Calendar," and encouraging them to apply next year.
   I would again encourage anyone who is interested to volunteer to
help with the fund next year. One area of new interest should be
active fundraising (anyone who is able to organize a national "RDI
Walk" would likely be able to raise a lot for our families).  Heidi
Hofer, who has been a lot of help to the "selection" subcommittee this
year, will be the director of the applications.
   Thanks to everyone who has helped during our attempts to start up
the fund.  I hope that everyone has a wonderful holiday season.  Take
care, Jen

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 up and running in Dec 07 but when I clicked on it the
link didn't work.  I will ask that my local ARC send a request through
my son's service coordinator again with the local and US wide request
for donations as well.  Hopefully we will get a donation.  My local
ARC has been trying local sources such as the Lion's club to get
funding for my supervision family for a camcorder, but nothing has
come through yet.  When something does I will let you know so that a
larger statewide request could be made to that organization.

8-) Robin

----- Original Message -----
From: bevc333 <bevc333@...>
Date: Tuesday, December 4, 2007 9:48 am
Subject: [rdischolarship] Re: Forms for scholarship requests
To: rdischolarship@yahoogroups.com

> 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 scholarship
> fund etc, ??
>
> Bev
>
>
> --- In rdischolarship@yahoogroups.com, rdiwithrdrury@... wrote:
> >
> > 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 for the year.  They made no mention of trying
> again
> > for next year.
> >
> > Do you have any idea who the manufacturer is for the $100 camera
> > mentioned as being good on the OS?  I figured that could be the
> next
> > corporation to request a donation from sometime in Jan/Feb for
> video
> > cameras.  There is not much money in the scholarship fund to
> make a
> > difference, but a video camera could be a nice enticement for a
> family
> > on the edge financially to try out RDI(and perhaps we could get
> a
> > product easier than cash).
> >
> > Have a nice Holiday, Bev.
> >
> > 8-) Robin
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: bevc333 <bevc333@...>
> > Date: Monday, December 3, 2007 12:30 pm
> > Subject: [rdischolarship] Re: Forms for scholarship requests
> > To: rdischolarship@yahoogroups.com
> >
> > > 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 good
> idea,
> > > but not sure how parents
> > > could electronically fill it out .. might be simpler for them
> to
> > > go to FACT family site for
> > > now.
> > >
> > > Any news back from Sony?
> > >
> > > Bev
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In rdischolarship@yahoogroups.com, "danpatdrury"
> > > <rdiwithrdrury@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > 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 you?
> > > >
> > > > I remember there being a link from the FACT FAMILY WEBSITE
> and
> > > that
> > > > you could print out the form and mail it in (maybe I'm
> dreaming
> > > this
> > > > up LOL).
> > > >
> > > > I think it would be a great idea to have a link directly
> from
> > > the
> > > > RDIos for parents to print off and send in.
> > > >
> > > > I have had a donation request for Sony camcorders mailed off
> to
> > > Sony
> > > > (sent through the ARC of Steuben by my family's service
> > > > coordinator). I had asked for a donation for my
> > > > supervision family and suggested a larger corporate donation
> to
> > > the
> > > > Scholarship fund would be nice.  SO far, nothing back on
> that
> > front.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks for your thoughts on this idea.
> > > >
> > > > 8-) Robin, CIT
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
>
>

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:

http://www.horizonsdrc.com/store.html

Wonder if we could get a bulk price from Nicole? Does the Scholarship Fund have
any money
left at all to award a few of these??

Bev

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
scholarship
fund etc, ??

Bev


--- In rdischolarship@yahoogroups.com, rdiwithrdrury@... wrote:
>
> 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 for the year.  They made no mention of trying again
> for next year.
>
> Do you have any idea who the manufacturer is for the $100 camera
> mentioned as being good on the OS?  I figured that could be the next
> corporation to request a donation from sometime in Jan/Feb for video
> cameras.  There is not much money in the scholarship fund to make a
> difference, but a video camera could be a nice enticement for a family
> on the edge financially to try out RDI(and perhaps we could get a
> product easier than cash).
>
> Have a nice Holiday, Bev.
>
> 8-) Robin
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: bevc333 <bevc333@...>
> Date: Monday, December 3, 2007 12:30 pm
> Subject: [rdischolarship] Re: Forms for scholarship requests
> To: rdischolarship@yahoogroups.com
>
> > 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 good idea,
> > but not sure how parents
> > could electronically fill it out .. might be simpler for them to
> > go to FACT family site for
> > now.
> >
> > Any news back from Sony?
> >
> > Bev
> >
> >
> > --- In rdischolarship@yahoogroups.com, "danpatdrury"
> > <rdiwithrdrury@> wrote:
> > >
> > > 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 you?
> > >
> > > I remember there being a link from the FACT FAMILY WEBSITE and
> > that
> > > you could print out the form and mail it in (maybe I'm dreaming
> > this
> > > up LOL).
> > >
> > > I think it would be a great idea to have a link directly from
> > the
> > > RDIos for parents to print off and send in.
> > >
> > > I have had a donation request for Sony camcorders mailed off to
> > Sony
> > > (sent through the ARC of Steuben by my family's service
> > > coordinator). I had asked for a donation for my
> > > supervision family and suggested a larger corporate donation to
> > the
> > > Scholarship fund would be nice.  SO far, nothing back on that
> front.
> > >
> > > Thanks for your thoughts on this idea.
> > >
> > > 8-) Robin, CIT
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>

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 for the year.  They made no mention of trying again
for next year.

Do you have any idea who the manufacturer is for the $100 camera
mentioned as being good on the OS?  I figured that could be the next
corporation to request a donation from sometime in Jan/Feb for video
cameras.  There is not much money in the scholarship fund to make a
difference, but a video camera could be a nice enticement for a family
on the edge financially to try out RDI(and perhaps we could get a
product easier than cash).

Have a nice Holiday, Bev.

8-) Robin

----- Original Message -----
From: bevc333 <bevc333@...>
Date: Monday, December 3, 2007 12:30 pm
Subject: [rdischolarship] Re: Forms for scholarship requests
To: rdischolarship@yahoogroups.com

> 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 good idea,
> but not sure how parents
> could electronically fill it out .. might be simpler for them to
> go to FACT family site for
> now.
>
> Any news back from Sony?
>
> Bev
>
>
> --- In rdischolarship@yahoogroups.com, "danpatdrury"
> <rdiwithrdrury@...> wrote:
> >
> > 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 you?
> >
> > I remember there being a link from the FACT FAMILY WEBSITE and
> that
> > you could print out the form and mail it in (maybe I'm dreaming
> this
> > up LOL).
> >
> > I think it would be a great idea to have a link directly from
> the
> > RDIos for parents to print off and send in.
> >
> > I have had a donation request for Sony camcorders mailed off to
> Sony
> > (sent through the ARC of Steuben by my family's service
> > coordinator). I had asked for a donation for my
> > supervision family and suggested a larger corporate donation to
> the
> > Scholarship fund would be nice.  SO far, nothing back on that
front.
> >
> > Thanks for your thoughts on this idea.
> >
> > 8-) Robin, CIT
> >
>
>
>
>

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 good idea, but not sure
how parents
could electronically fill it out .. might be simpler for them to go to FACT
family site for
now.

Any news back from Sony?

Bev


  --- In rdischolarship@yahoogroups.com, "danpatdrury" <rdiwithrdrury@...> wrote:
>
> 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 you?
>
> I remember there being a link from the FACT FAMILY WEBSITE and that
> you could print out the form and mail it in (maybe I'm dreaming this
> up LOL).
>
> I think it would be a great idea to have a link directly from the
> RDIos for parents to print off and send in.
>
> I have had a donation request for Sony camcorders mailed off to Sony
> (sent through the ARC of Steuben by my family's service
> coordinator). I had asked for a donation for my
> supervision family and suggested a larger corporate donation to the
> Scholarship fund would be nice.  SO far, nothing back on that front.
>
> Thanks for your thoughts on this idea.
>
> 8-) Robin, CIT
>

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 awarded.
   My proposal (perhaps you can put this in the newsletter, Bev) is that
we close applications for this year.  We can potentially reopen for
applications next year.
   Our volunteer "subcommittee" for applications is presently going thru
the applications. The smaller group feels that awarding 2 bigger
scholarships is more likely to reach those in need than trying to do
the minischolarships.  Please share any opinions you might have that
differ from the above! We will plan on notifying 2 families for awards
within the next few weeks.
   My hope is that next year, more fundraising can be undertaken.  I
hope that perhaps a parent with more time and talent than I have for
this venture might be willing to take "over the reins" and get this
fund moving!  Anyone willing to spearhead next year is encouraged to
step forward for the chance to truly make a difference in a deserving
family.
   As usual, any comments from the group are welcomed.  Take care, Jen

----- Original Message -----

From: bevc333

To: rdischolarship@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 1:48 PM

Subject: [rdischolarship] Re: Setting a deadline for applications for this year

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 sure I have any great ideas for
funding for those families... but I wondered whether the Scholarship Fund could start by just
awarding 3-month scholarships ($75 US each) to those families who are already working w/ a
consultant but who just can't afford an extra $25/month for the Lite version of the RDIos?
(On the thread about "is this worth $50?" on the RDIos parents forum, I have provided the
info to the Scholarship Fund .. but wasn't really sure when scholarships would be awarded or
anything and it would be nice to be able to let people know what is happening there .. maybe
we should provide an update in the newsletter??

Bev

--- In rdischolarship@yahoogroups.com, "nathanielrobert" <jengerson@...> wrote:
>
> Hey, everyone. I am still waiting to hear from Fact Family about total
> donations available. What does everyone think about setting a deadline
> for applications to be, say, November 15th or something? We continue
> to get many applications, and will have to decide at a certain point.
> Let me know what you think, thanks, Jen
>

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 you?

I remember there being a link from the FACT FAMILY WEBSITE and that
you could print out the form and mail it in (maybe I'm dreaming this
up LOL).

I think it would be a great idea to have a link directly from the
RDIos for parents to print off and send in.

I have had a donation request for Sony camcorders mailed off to Sony
(sent through the ARC of Steuben by my family's service
coordinator). I had asked for a donation for my
supervision family and suggested a larger corporate donation to the
Scholarship fund would be nice.  SO far, nothing back on that front.

Thanks for your thoughts on this idea.

8-) Robin, CIT

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 sure I have any
great ideas for
funding for those families... but I wondered whether the Scholarship Fund could
start by just
awarding 3-month scholarships ($75 US each) to those families who are already
working w/ a
consultant but who just can't afford an extra $25/month for the Lite version of
the RDIos?
(On the thread about "is this worth $50?" on the RDIos parents forum, I have
provided the
info to the Scholarship Fund .. but wasn't really sure when scholarships would
be awarded or
anything and it would be nice to be able to let people know what is happening
there .. maybe
we should provide an update in the newsletter??

Bev

--- In rdischolarship@yahoogroups.com, "nathanielrobert" <jengerson@...> wrote:
>
> Hey, everyone.  I am still waiting to hear from Fact Family about total
> donations available.  What does everyone think about setting a deadline
> for applications to be, say, November 15th or something?  We continue
> to get many applications, and will have to decide at a certain point.
> Let me know what you think, thanks, Jen
>

Hey, everyone.  I am still waiting to hear from Fact Family about total
donations available.  What does everyone think about setting a deadline
for applications to be, say, November 15th or something?  We continue
to get many applications, and will have to decide at a certain point.
Let me know what you think, thanks, Jen

----- Original Message -----

From: Rana Burr

To: rdischolarship@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Friday, September 21, 2007 2:03 PM

Subject: [rdischolarship] Where to send donation checks

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 we need to have this info displayed prominently on
the home page of the group? Thank you!

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 we need to have this info displayed prominently on
the home page of the group?  Thank you!

----- Original Message -----

From: Penny Rogers

To: rdischolarship@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Monday, August 13, 2007 11:02 PM

Subject: RE: [rdischolarship] Helping potential Scholarship Beneficiaries

I think that is a great idea!!!

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From: rdischolarship@yahoogroups.com [mailto:rdischolarship@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of kathy darrow
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2007 10:41 PM
To: rdischolarship@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [rdischolarship] Helping potential Scholarship Beneficiaries

Hey Bev,

I just read this and laughed...I just emailed Jen about this idea.....I believe it was Lauras idea  ( Laura Hoch)...it was born from her and I discussing the committee so she will try and say it was my idea but dont believe it. :)  not sure if we were going to say not enough money yet or no0t ready......maybe a combination of both......

Anyway,  what do you guys think...I think the vision is for those who we cannot immediately help,  we could at least emotionally support and/or help them get money from their state ,etc.

Kathy 

----- Original Message -----

From: bevc333

To: rdischolarship@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Monday, August 13, 2007 10:14 PM

Subject: [rdischolarship] Helping potential Scholarship Beneficiaries

Someone (and I'm sorry, but I forgot who this was, in the business which is the Annual Conf ..
if it was you, please post!) made a brilliant suggestion about helping those who are not
successful in receiving a scholarship the first time, to be paired up w/ someone who might
be able to help them become successful for the next time ... Kind of like "scholarship
readiness" help .. (ie ... this would be for those who are not successful because they aren't
yet ready, not because there weren't enough funds yet!)

Bev

----- Original Message -----

From: bevc333

To: rdischolarship@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Monday, August 13, 2007 10:14 PM

Subject: [rdischolarship] Helping potential Scholarship Beneficiaries

Someone (and I'm sorry, but I forgot who this was, in the business which is the Annual Conf ..
if it was you, please post!) made a brilliant suggestion about helping those who are not
successful in receiving a scholarship the first time, to be paired up w/ someone who might
be able to help them become successful for the next time ... Kind of like "scholarship
readiness" help .. (ie ... this would be for those who are not successful because they aren't
yet ready, not because there weren't enough funds yet!)

Bev

Someone (and I'm sorry, but I forgot who this was, in the business which is the
Annual Conf ..
if it was you, please post!) made a brilliant suggestion about helping those who
are not
successful in receiving a scholarship the first time, to be paired up w/ someone
who might
be able to help them become successful for the next time ... Kind of like
"scholarship
readiness" help ..  (ie ... this would be for those who are not successful
because they aren't
yet ready, not because there weren't enough funds yet!)

Bev