TSAS Awards 3 Scholarships to youth

[Hernando]

http://www.sowegalive.com/community_news/2009/5/10/artifacts-galore-at-arrowhead-show.html

[Hernando]

Folks, I got to tell you that this is one of the most worthwhile things I have been a part of in a long time. I am hopeful that we can have long term support for the TSAS scholarship fund and award 3 per year for perpetuity.

Whatcchall think about naming the scholarship something like the TSAS Haddock-Broome Scholarship Fund ?

To honor of course a couple of folks wthat have done a LOT for the hobby - Henry Haddock and Hugh Broome ?

[Archaic]

Whatcchall think about naming the scholarship something like the TSAS Haddock-Broome Scholarship Fund ?

To honor of course a couple of folks wthat have done a LOT for the hobby - Henry Haddock and Hugh Broome ?


Not only did Mr Henry do alot of the hobby look at all he did for Education!

I think it's a great idea!

[David Leonard]

I think thats A great idea. Youve got my vote. David

[bigpond]

I agree it is a great idea for a very worthwhile cause.

[epio]

Got my vote on that too Kevin Great idea !!

[Bobby Gilbert]

I agree it is a great idea. This is another thread that I have miss. I'm still learning.

[lafuzz]

We raised $500.00 for a schlorship for next year at the Bainbridge show.

[lafuzz]

It's time to be thinking about scholorships again. It looks like we will have enough money to award two $500.00 scholorships this year. These awards will be given out at the Bainbridge, Ga. show in May. Please e-mail me if you need applications. The applicant must be a child or grand child of a TSAS member to be elligable. The applicant also needs to be a senior in high school or attending college. Thanks and good hunting this year.

dfr3227@earthlink.net

[lafuzz]

Time to talk about scholorships again. We have enough money for two $500.00 ones to be given away at the Bainbridge show. We have received a $100.00 donation towards another one. We need to raise $400.00 more so we can give away three. Lets see some auctions or donations so we can reach our goal of 3 per year. Donations should be made out to TSAS and mailed to;
TSAS
PO Box 865
Eufaula, Al. 36072
If you are not a TSAS member you must join to be elligable for your children or grandchildren to qualify. Adult membership is only $15.00 per year and $5.00 per year for youth.

[lafuzz]

D.Dave. Your dues for 2010 were graceously paid by Mr. Dowdy. Something about a football bet.

[Hernandoman]

R Reed was telling me the other day a recap on some of the good things TSAS has done since its inception about 10 years ago.

Richard can give more specific details but a few that I remember were:

$3000.00 in Scholarships awarded

$7500 in legal defense in an artifact related case

and several other good causes.

Maybe Richard can give us a breakdown.

[MRMELON]

Proud to be a member! Keep up the good work guys!! Whats the members # this year Kevin?

[lafuzz]

We have 77 members for 2011 at this time. Dues are 15.00 for adults and 5.00 for children per year. We print 4 newsletters per year that have show dates, pictures, and related articles. Members children and grand children can apply for scholorships that are given each year. We have raised 1,000.00 for two $500.00 scholorships for 2011. We usually give them away late spring or summer. We raised $7500.00 for legal defense in an artifact related case. We gave away five scholorships in the last 2 years.
Mail dues and address info to;
Richard Reed
PO Box 865
Eufaula, Al. 36072
Make checks out to TSAS.
Send requests for scholorship to same address.

[lafuzz]

We have 91 members for 2011 at this time. Dues are 15.00 for adults and 5.00 for children per year. We print 4 newsletters per year that have show dates, pictures, and related articles. Members children and grand children can apply for scholorships that are given each year. We have raised 1,175.00 for three $500.00 scholorships for 2011. We usually give them away late spring or summer. We gave away five scholorships in the last 2 years.
Mail dues and address info to;
Richard Reed
PO Box 865
Eufaula, Al. 36072
Make checks out to TSAS.
Send requests for scholorship to same address.

[Hernandoman]

The local chapter of the NWTF gave away a local $500 scholarship last night at their Turkey Federation Banquet. I am very proud that our society is able to do 2-3 $500 scholarships per year. I know the NWTF here has some deep pocketed members and large support so we dont have to hang our heads. I am very proud of the good we have been able to do, thanks to the generosity of many.

[old creek warrior]

We have 91 members for 2011 at this time. Dues are 15.00 for adults and 5.00 for children per year. We print 4 newsletters per year that have show dates, pictures, and related articles. Members children and grand children can apply for scholorships that are given each year. We have raised 1,175.00 for three $500.00 scholorships for 2011. We usually give them away late spring or summer. We gave away five scholorships in the last 2 years.
Mail dues and address info to;
Richard Reed
PO Box 865
Eufaula, Al. 36072
Make checks out to TSAS.
Send requests for scholorship to same address.awesome

[lafuzz]

It's time to bring up this thread again. We will be giving our scholarships away at the Dothan show on Aug. 20, 2011. We have received 2 applications and 2 more are on the way. That will be a total of 4 applications. First of all, I would like to thank David Leonard for his kind donations to the Broome/Haddock Scholarship Fund. The shark tooth raffle raised 1,000.00 and his duck print donation raised 100.00 for the fund. We have received 450.00 more in donations in memory of Hugh Broome. That gives us 1550.00 in the fund. We need to raise 450.00 more dollars and then we can give 4 scholarships instead of 3. How many other artifact related societies give away $500.00 scholarships? It is a great program.

[lafuzz]

Received a $50.00 donation. We only need $400.00 more to be able to give 4 scholarships. Auction some donated points, etc.

[lafuzz]

I received another $50.00 donation today. That leaves us at $350.00 needed for the 4th scholorship. I have a promise for $100.00 but have not received it yet.

[lafuzz]

Another $50.00 donation received on Saturday. That leaves 300.00 and a promise of 100.00.

[lafuzz]

TSAS member Dennis Durrance proudly presents a $500.00 check to Jessica Robbins from the Broome/Haddock Scholorship Fund. Three more checks will be presented at the Dothan artifact show on August 20, 2011.

[joe Dirt]

Jessica Burkhalter just wants to say a big THANK YOU to all of the TSAS members, Kevin Dowdy, Richard Reed, Mrs. Angie Haddock, and Mrs. Brenda Broome!!I really enjoyed the show and had a great time with family and friends seeing all of the wonderful artifacts!I think it is wonderful and so helpful that you all contributed to the $500 scholarship and I just want to say thank you a million times over!You all don't know how much it helps me out in furthing my education and being one step closer to getting my degree and getting the job of my dreams.I can assure you that it will be spent on my education because it couldn't have came at a better time, being as how I just started school last Monday and needed the extra money for books.I really appreciate each and every one of you and I look foward to seeing all of you at some of the shows to come!Thanks again for all you've done and all you've gave!I know it has touched lives, including mine, in many ways!

Sincerely,
Jessica Burkhalter

[Hernandoman]

Jessica

On behalf of the members and supporters of TSAS - Thank you soooo much for the really nice thank you!

I can not think of anything more worthwhile of investment than the youth of the artifact community. I was sooooo impressed today with the quality of the recipients and the potential of such bright minds and the awesome families represented.

I am confident that Uncle Henry and Mr. Hugh both smiled today, and said something along the lines of "Way to go TSAS and best of luck Scholars as you begin one of the greatest chapters in your lives. We are so proud of you!"

PS, I must admit that for some reason, I Got a little teary eyed myself during the presentations today - SO PROUD TO BE A SMALL PART OF THE TSAS SCHOLARSHIP FUND!

[Hernandoman]

Purrty Ladies !

[Hernandoman]

More purrty ladies !

[Hernandoman]

Young Leonard!

[old creek warrior]

I can not think of anything more worthwhile of investment than the youth of the artifact community. I was sooooo impressed today with the quality of the recipients and the potential of such bright minds and the awesome families represented.
Awesome!!!

[David Leonard]

Dear TSAS Members,
I would like to thank everyone who contributed to the TSAS Scholarship Fund! I truly thank each and everyone of you from the bottom of my heart for enabling me to further my future and education for the better. I would also like to say that I had a truly awesome time this weekend being there at the Dothan show with my father; David Leonard.

My plans for the scholarship fund money that I received this past Saturday is to use it for books as well as the costly school supplies. I will be attending Chattahoochee Valley Community College and majoring in General Studies. My plan is to transfer to a 4-year college and finish whichever major God wants me to pursue. My first day is actually tomorrow and I couldn't be more excited!

Thank you all for the awesome opportunity! I can guarantee that this will definitely be a blessing to me as well as my family!

Sincerely,
Donald Leonard

[Hernandoman]

Donald, best wishes and congratulations ! Very nice to meet you and you come from a great "stock" so we know you will be fine especially if you continue to seek the Lord's will for your life. Knock 'em out !

[sandchip]

I'm extremely grateful for this scholarship. The expense of college is pretty immense, and five hundred dollars helps greatly. I very much appreciate the organization being so thoughtful and taking the time to gather the money. It is an honor to be a recipient and I plan to put the money to the best use.

Thank you all so much,
Hannah Bray

[Hernandoman]

Good luck and go for it!

[lafuzz]

I am really proud to be a part of the TSAS Broome/Haddock fund. I was kind of teary eyed myself as they were presented by two really great ladies. I know that there were two great big smiling faces looking down from heaven. Thanks to all who helped make this possible. David Leonard has donated a great frame of shark's teeth and arrowheads to be given away next year. Kevin or I will get a picture on the board for all to see. Tickets will be $1.00 each. Send donation for tickets to;
Richard Reed/TSAS
PO Box 865
Eufaula, Al. 36072
Make all checks or money orders out to TSAS.

[old creek warrior]

I got a chance to see the frame of teeth and points at the Dothan show that David Leonard put together and it's awesome!!!Have yall thought about putting another frame of points together from donations,I'd sure donate a few as im sure others would also for the scholarship fund.

[Hernandoman]

Sorry so late in posting this photo. This is an awesome display donated by David Leonard. All the proceeds will go to the TSAS scholarship fund. BTW, we had two very generous donations from Mike Buhler and Hank Haddock to the Scholarship fund. We now have almost 2 Individual fully Scholarships funded for 2012! Thats incredible!

[David Leonard]

The artifacts in that frame represent some of the things you might find in my area....Theres dino dung,Different species of sharks teeth,Rostral spines,incatus teeth,gar scales,vertabra,and A few points....There are some of the biggest mackeral teeth in the middle circle that I have ever found.
It will make somebody very happy!

[Hernandoman]

Went to visit Jack Wingate today. Jack has stage 4 cancer and hospice has been called in. It was so good to visit with Jack but I hated to see him unable to get out of bed (since Sept 1st). Please keep Jack in your prayers. His family would very much appreciate it.

I was just thinking, what would yall think about expanding the TSAS scholarship to the Broome-Haddock-Wingate Scholarship?

Jack is an AVID collector and a great ambassador for our hobby. Jack attended the 2008 and 2009 Bainbridge show and as always, he made sure he spent the time training young people about early Americans and the tools/customs of their time. If anyone I EVER knew invested time in YOUTH (with his summer camps and artifact expeditions with lots of young fellers into newly formed Lake Seminole) and LOVED our hobby - It is Jack Wingate. He hosted several artifact shows in the 70's down at the Wingate Lunker Lodge. When the negative legislation started up in Georgia, Jack made several well placed phone calls to members of the legislature and told them he wasnt a bit happy about it.

[Hernandoman]

It sure would make a SUPER guy very happy to know that his name might be attached to anything that would help young people. Give it some thought and let me know your thoughts.

[Gutz54]

I say yes

[Hernandoman]

Thanks much Gutz! I am sure TSAS leadership will need to approve but it doesnt hurt to "run it up the flag-pole" so to speak.

By the way, due to unprecedented generosity of some very kind folks, we have already raised over $1000 towards the 2012 Scholarship Fund! Just a month after we awarded (4) $500 scholarships to Tri State Youth!

[PineMtnMan]

Aye.

[lafuzz]

Kevin we gave away a total of 4 scholorships at $500.00 each this year. How many other artifact related society's have done this? And like you said, we have already raised enough for 2 next year. I think the Bainbridge show will be a great place to give them away and also to draw the winner of the shark tooth and arrowhead frame raffle. Only one dollar a ticket.

[David Leonard]

Kevin, I vote yes to adding Jack to the T.S.A.S fund's name.

Richard, thats A good idea also.

[old creek warrior]

Sounds like a great idea.I first met Jack when I was 11 years old at the lunker lodge....My dad told me we would be eating breakfast that morning and Jack would be cooking and i could hardly wait...He was larger than life to an 11 year old!!!!

[Archaic]

It's a great idea all the men listed on the fund were all great ambassadors to our hobby. And by continuing to memorialize these men though this scholarship is one of the greatest things we can do for them as collectors...


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[Hernandoman]

I agree Scott. It would be an awesome thing to be able to tell Jack, he would be sooooo proud. As current V-P, maybe Inkamiah could walk this thing through the "Senate and House" and get it done , if the general concensus is to proceed.

[redfishtony]

Not that I have any say, but Mr. Wingate is a special kind of fellow. I'm sure he would be honored to know his name would be associated with this cause. Just my opinion. TW

[lafuzz]

Thank you so much for selecting me as a recipient of a scholarship from the TSAS Broome/Haddock Scholarship Fund. It was such a blessing and I cannot thank you enough for it.
God Bless;
Jessica Robbins

[lafuzz]

The TSAS members attending the business meeting today approved adding Jack Wingate to the name of our scholarship fund.

The Broome/Haddock/Wingate Scholarship Fund

[Hernandoman]

Sad to announce that Jack Wingate passed away today. He will be sorely missed by the collecting community and by fishermen the world over.

I am thankful I had the privilege to know him and talk to him almost daily for the past 7 years.

Rest In Peace Mr. Jack, your work here is done.

[Hernandoman]

http://www.sowegalive.com/news/2011/12/9/youth-scholarship-to-honor-jack-wingate.html

[old creek warrior]

RIP Jack......He left a lasting legacy!!!