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First Blue Ribbon Foundation Scholarships Awarded |
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The Blue Ribbon Foundation, the nonprofit charitable arm of WFA, is proud to announce the recipients of its first scholarships. The inaugural funds for these scholarships were raised throughout 2011 and culminated with half the proceeds from the Blue Ribbon Foundation auctions held at WFA's annual Convention and Trade Show in January donated to the cause.
Blue Ribbon Foundation Scholarship Recipients
- Karlene Shippelhoute, daughter of Glenn County Fair Senior Maintenance Worker Doyle Shippelhoute, was awarded $2,500. Karlene is an accomplished student, maintaining a 4.0 GPA through high school, and has been a longtime member of 4-H and FFA. She will study anthropology.
- Cora Williams, daughter of Dean and Liesel Williams of WFA service member Red & White Concessions, was also awarded $2,500. Cora is an outstanding student, maintaining a 4.3 GPA, is a talented athlete and has been involved in 4-H, church youth groups and the family business. She will enter college pre-med.
The Blue Ribbon Foundation scholarship program is intended to support the network of fairs and their families by offering scholarships to further motivate high-achievers in pursuit of their careers and life goals. The program is offered in partnership with the Friends of the California State Fair which processes the applications, and manages the selection and awarding of funds. Members can learn more about the Blue Ribbon Foundation Scholarship Program and these talented young ladies in the summer issue of the Fair Dealer magazine. |
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Fair Funding Bill Gains Member Support |
Western Fairs Association's goal is to seek fair funding from any and all viable sources and California Senator Doug LaMalfa's team has identified an interesting concept in Senate Bill 1454.
The bill authorizes the creation of an eight-character personalized license plate and directs the proceeds from the additional fees paid for these plates to California fairs, state parks and the Williamson Act. This bill passed the Senate Transportation Committee on Tuesday, April 27 and is headed to the Senate Appropriations Committee.
"The California Fairs Alliance lends its full support to Senator LaMalfa's bill," says CFA Chair Rick Pickering. "In these difficult economic times, this is a creative way to raise funds for California fairs and we expect more creative ideas to come forth as we move forward."
WFA members are mobilized and letters of support for the bill are being sent to the capitol by service members, fair directors and fair management.
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WFA-Calgary Stampede Anniversary Tour |
WFA President Sandy Woods will be leading a behind-the-scenes tour of the 100th edition of the "Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth," the Calgary Stampede, on WFA's Feature Fair Tour July 9-12. Tour space is limited to the first 50 members paid in full and includes:
- Three-night accommodations at the Holiday Inn.
- Airport and Stampede Park transportation.
- Welcome reception and meet and greet with Stampede staff.
- Stampede Park admission.
- Private breakfast with Stampede leadership.
- Behind-the-scenes tours of Stampede operations.
- Reserved seating at the Stampede Rodeo, Rangeland Derby and Grandstand Show.
Don't miss this rare opportunity. Guests must be affiliated with a WFA member in good standing. Pricing is set at $1,200 single occupancy and $1,500 double occupancy and includes Stampede Park, tours and special events admission. Reserve your spot now. |
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