 Founded to Serve |
 Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Inc. |
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Founded to Serve |
Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Inc. |
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William (Bill)
Waggener |
1909 Moore Mill Road, Atlanta, GA 30318-1309 |
404.355.7377 |
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PRESIDENT |
Steve
Henegar
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3415
Northboro Court Murfreesboro, TN 37129-1209 |
615.896.1472 | @ |
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Eileen Price
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736
Sedgley Dr. Knoxville, TN 37922 |
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Frank
Decaminada
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795 Nile
Drive
Alpharetta, GA 30022 |
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Charlotte
Mayo Bryant
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506 Rain Song
Rd.
Dalton, GA 30270 |
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Jeanette Banks
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119 Eddie Lane,
Mableton, GA 30126 |
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purpose
of the Mayo Educational Foundation: The
Mayo Foundation was established by the late Frank Mayo, the first
President
of the Southeast Federation of mineralogical Societies, Inc. The
purpose of the foundation is to provide financial aid to qualified
students
in the Earth sciences and to provide financing for other educational
projects
of exceptional value. For many years Frank (and after his death,
the Mayo family) matched all yearly donations made by Federation
members,
increasing the principle. Only interest generated from the
principle
has been used to grant scholarships given to worthy students these past
several years. It is evident that continuous support is needed
because
as the principle grows, so will interest grow, creating more funds
available
for scholarships.
All donations are tax-exempt. The Mayo Educational Foundation is a 501,(c),(3) tax exempt, not for profit corporation. As such, donations to The Mayo Education Foundation are gifts of perpetuity and are deposited into trust accounts. The interest earned on these accounts is made available for scholarships awards. THE MAYO EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC. A DIVISION OF THE SOUTHEAST FEDERATION OF MINERALOGICAL SOCIETIES, INC.
2008 Scholarship Application (Deadline: March 31, 2008) Initial Application Re-application Eligibility Criteria: All applicants must meet the following requirements in order to qualify: A. Must be a citizen of the United States of America. B. Must be a legal resident of a state where the Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Inc. has affiliate clubs (AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, and VA). C. Must be pursuing a degree in earth sciences and have achieved a college ranking of Junior, Senior, or Graduate student. D. Must submit a letter of recommendation from the department chair/head of the college or university where now enrolled and attending. E. Must submit a letter of recommendation from the President or other member of a SFMS member club. F. Must submit a current official transcript of college grades. G. Must submit a letter from the applicant outlining why and/or how a MEFI scholarship will aid him/her in accomplishing her/his goal of obtaining a degree in earth sciences, i.e. Geology, Paleontology, Mineralogy, Crystallography, Archaeology, or any subdivision thereof. H. Must complete this MEFI application. Please complete and return this form and all attendant materials before March 31, 2007 to: William G. Waggener, President The Mayo Educational Foundation, Inc. 1909 Moores Mill Road, NW Atlanta, GA 30318 404.354.8752 770.478.5734 2008 Scholarship Application:MEMORIALS & HONORS DONATIONS: A memorial or honor donation to MAYO EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC.can pay tribute to or recognize someone special to you or your club. Your tax-deductible contribution also offers help fo deserving college students to further their education in the earth sciences. An appropriate notification will be sent to the person or family you designate, advising them of your thoughtful gift. *MEMORIALS: Your Gift Memorial provides a thoughtful and dignified means of perpetuating the memory of a friend or loved one. Donations to The Mayo Educational Foundation are to be sent to the Mayo Foundation Treasurer: Frank Decaminada |
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| NOTES ON
THE MAYO
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION:
Did you know that as of August 2004 the Mayo Educational Foundation, Inc. has awarded sixty-one scholarship grants? Since the first grant in 1985, a total of $122,300 has been given to forty-two students seeking degrees in earth science fields. (Actually, $123,300 has been awarded, but one student unable to complete her term returned $1,000.) The largest grant was $4,000, the smallest $800. Do you know the Mayo Educational Foundation Inc. is a separately-incorporated division of the Southeast Federation? It is not financed by SFMS. Dues paid to SFMS do not help provide scholarships or support the MEFI. It is funded SOLELY by donations and gifts made directly to the Mayo Educational Foundation. As per the MEFI Bylaws, the scholarship grants are paid from interest on the MEFI accounts. The Bylaws state: “The principal funds shall not be used for awards.” All donations and gifts to the Mayo Educational Foundation are deposited, and ONLY the interest is used. Thus when interest rates are low, there are less funds available for scholarships. Your individual or club donations to the Mayo Educational Foundation will enable the Southeast Federation to continue to help deserving earth science students. |
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The Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Inc. Send e-mail to: sfms@amfed.org |
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