[NYSDB-Members] FW: All Presidents and Editors........FYI - THE VANCE BAKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

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> [Original Message]
> From: Rome Hutchings <rome.hutchings at theprairieismygarden.com>
> To: Jim Guy <jguy1 at ix.netcom.com>; rj hadle <rj at hadle.com>
> Date: 1/26/08 8:13:29 PM
> Subject: All Presidents and Editors........FYI - THE VANCE BAKER MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP
>
> All Presidents and Editors........FYI
>
>
>
> Rome H. Hutchings, Chairman
> ABANA Membership Services
> The Prairie Forge
> 13633 Ferman Ave NW
> Clearwater, MN 55320
> (763) 878-1694
>
>
> THE VANCE BAKER  MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND NEEDS YOUR HELP!
>
>
>
> The Vance Baker Memorial Scholarship has been generously funded for its 
> first five
>
> years of existence.  It is the hope of Vance’s friends and family that
this 
> scholarship,
>
> as an extension of Vance’s enthusiasm for blacksmithing, can continue far 
> into the future.
>
> All donations will be placed into a savings account specifically for the 
> purpose of funding
>
> the Vance Baker Memorial Scholarship.
>
>
>
>
> Funds cover a class, materials, and housing at the John C. Campbell Folk 
> School for
>
> one female beginner blacksmithing student (age 18 and older) each year,
up 
> to $1,000.
>
>
>
> Any and all funds left in the account after that will accrue interest for 
> future years.  Your
>
> help in honoring Vance’s legacy with any donation, large or small, is
needed 
> and greatly
>
> appreciated.
>
>
>
>
> Information on how you can donate to the Vance Baker Memorial Scholarship 
> can be
>
> found on the back of this pamphlet, or via email.  Please send inquiries
to
>
> VBakerMemorialScholarship at earthlink.net with the subject line DONATIONS.
>
>
>
> Vance Baker, a retired line foreman for the utility board in Athens, TN, 
> began
>
> blacksmithing in the 1970’s.  Over the years, Vance taught blacksmithing
at 
> the
>
> John C. Campbell Folk School, as well as at the Appalachian Center for 
> Crafts.
>
>
>
> Some of his skilled reproduction work can be seen at Fort Loudoun in
Vonore, 
> TN.
>
>
> As Vance honed the craft that he loved over several decades, he
especially 
> loved
>
> introducing beginners to the world of blacksmithing.
>
>
>
>
> This scholarship, founded by two self-described “Vance Baker groupies” is
>
> intended to carry on that tradition.  This scholarship specifically
reaches 
> out to
>
> women, as an underrepresented group in the blacksmithing community, to
begin
>
> to share in this time honored craft.
>
>
>
>
> APPLICATION CRITERIA and GENERAL INFORMATION
>
>
>
> 1. Any female beginner student age 18 and older who has a strong
>
> interest in pursuing blacksmithing may apply.
>
>
>
> 2.  The scholarship has been established to allow such a student the
>
> opportunity to take a beginning level blacksmithing class at John C.
>
> Campbell Folk School.   Visit www.folkschool.org for a list of classes.
>
>
>
>
> 3. The scholarship is intended to cover class fees, material fees, and 
> housing
>
> expenses. The scholarship does not cover any travel expenses.  Scholarship
>
> amount will not exceed $1,000 and will be paid directly to the Folk
School.
>
> One scholarship will be awarded per year.
>
>
>
>
> 4.  Applications must be postmarked no later than March 15, 2008 and the
>
> recipient will be notified by April 15th, 2008.  Applicants should take
this 
> into
>
> consideration when selecting a class.
>
>
>
>
> 5.  To apply, please send an email inquiry to 
> VBakerMemorialScholarship at earthlink.net
>
> with the subject line APPLICATION.  Include your name and address and 
> preference for
>
> mail or email correspondence.  Application materials and instructions
will 
> be mailed or
>
> emailed to you.
>
>
>
>
> Yes, I would love to donate to:
>
>
>
> THE VANCE BAKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND!
>
>
>
> If you would like to donate right now, it’s easy.  Just fill in this form,
>
> detatch, and mail it along with your donation to:
>
>
>
>
> Vance Baker Memorial Scholarship Fund
>
> c/o RJ Hadle
>
> 13240 Bradyville Pike
>
> Readyville, TN  37149
>
>
> Please make your check out to RJ Hadle.
>
>
>
>
> NAME:
>
>
> ______________________________________
>
>
>
>
> ADDRESS:
>
>
> ______________________________________
>
>
>
>
>
> ______________________________________
>
>
>
>
>
> PHONE: _______________________________
>
>
>
>
>
> EMAIL:  _______________________________
>
>
>
>
>
> AMOUNT OF DONATION:  _________________
>
>
>
>
> On behalf of Vance’s friends, family, and the students who will be
enriched 
> through your generous donation,
>
> THANK YOU!
>
>
>
> John C. Campbell Folk School provides experiences in non competitive 
> learning and community
>
> life that are joyful and enlivening.  Located in scenic Brasstown, North 
> Carolina, the Folk School offers
>
> year-round weeklong and weekend classes for adults in craft, art, music, 
> dance, cooking, gardening,
>
> nature studies, photography and writing. Folks come together in this
haven, 
> tucked in the beautiful
>
> western North Carolina mountains, to have creative and fun learning 
> experiences. The Folk School’s
>
> motto, “I sing behind the plow,” reflects our desire to find joy in our 
> daily lives.
>
>
>
> John C. Campbell Folk School
>
> One Folk School Road
>
> Brasstown, NC  28902
>
>
> 1.800.FOLKSCH (365.5724)
>
> www.folkschool.com
>
>
>
>
> THE VANCE BAKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
>
>