Memorial Fund
In 2003, a fund was set-up to honor the memory of members and loved ones.
The fund's objectives are to increase the knowledge of straw art and to encourage new members to develop their skills.
The fund supports the work of NAWW. The fund also provides Scholarships which enables members of NAWW to attend the National Convention. Scholarships are for members who are first time convention attendees.
At the 2004 convention, two Scholarships were given, in 2005 three were given. In 2006 we were delighted to award six scholarships.
The Scholarship covers the cost of the NAWW Convention fee and allows the Member to attend up to four regular classes.
At the last Convention, the Memorial Fund Committee decided to expand their activities. Watch this site, and look in Gleanings for updates. If you are a NAWW member and have a suggestion to develop the scope of the fund, please contact the Committee.
Designed and made by Joan Dulcey
Past Activities
At the last two Conventions, Members have donated a piece of their work, or supplies, and Convention workshop teachers have donated their class project for a Silent Auction to support the Fund.
In 2005 we had a very special event. The family of DeAnn Stephens generously donated several hats from her collection so they could be auctioned to raise money for the Fund.
Marje Shook, Karen Bell, Diane Davis, Marcia Krull, Veronica Main,
Karen Polian, JoAnne Sellars
How to Apply for a Scholarship
Send your name, address and reasons why you would like to apply for a Scholarship to the Convention Chair.
The number of Scholarships awarded is based on available funds. If more people apply than Scholarships available, then a lottery system will be applied.
Scholarships are only for a first time Convention attendee.
To attend Convention you must be a member of NAWW.
Watch the Convention Information page for information.
The 2007 convention will be in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Glendora Van Orden, Elizabeth Ranck,
Jessica Hargenrater
To donate to our Fund
Send your donation to:
Mary Thrower
1299 Granite Road
Minneapolis, KS 67467
USA
If you are giving the donation in someone's name, please include this information with your donation.
