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Ford Scholar Alumni News
February 28, 2013
Category: Newsletter
VOTE for Your FSAA Board of Directors April 20-May 5
February 28, 2013
A wonderful group of applicants are vying to join the Ford Scholar Alumni Association Board of Directors during this spring’s FSAA 2013 election. Their biographies are featured in this issue of Alumni News.
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New Director Denise Callahan Encourages the FSAA
February 28, 2013
When Denise Callahan joined The Ford Family Foundation as Director of Scholarship Programs in late November, she knew she could easily handle one aspect of her job description – the Ford Scholar Alumni Association.
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FSAA Board Energized During January General Meeting
February 28, 2013
In January, the Ford Scholar Alumni Association hosted its second annual general meeting in Portland, Ore., with more than 20 people in attendance including alumni and guests. The goal of the meetings is to encourage alumni to participate in the business of the FSAA and to share ideas with and provide feedback to the board […]
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Dr. Charity Thoman Earns Gerald E. Bruce Community Service Award
February 28, 2013
Class of 1995 Ford Scholar Charity (Dean) Thoman earned the 2013 Gerald E. Bruce Community Service Award for her contributions to the medical field and to her community.
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Gerald E. Bruce Award Nominees
February 28, 2013
The Ford Family Foundation recognizes the following Ford Scholar Alumni who were nominated for the 2013 Gerald E. Bruce Community Service Award. Although these alumni were not selected to receive the award, they are outstanding individuals who continue to contribute to their communities.
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Foundation Hires Anne Kubisch as President and CEO
February 28, 2013
The Ford Family Foundation has selected Anne Kubisch as the new President and CEO, effective May 15, 2013. Anne will succeed Norm Smith, who will retire May 31, 2013.
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A Note from the President
October 24, 2012
On Saturday, Oct. 6, the Ford Scholar Alumni Board met at the dining room table in the beautiful old farm home at Bauman’s Farms and Garden (thanks, Cari!), prior to having some fun with our friends and families. Not that board meetings aren’t fun, of course…
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Todd Gifford and Tyler Smith Receive Gerald E. Bruce Community Service Award
October 24, 2012
Ford Family Foundation Board Member Joe Kearns awarded two outstanding Ford Scholar Alumni the Gerald E. Bruce Community Service Award on Saturday, July 14 during the Ford Scholars Recognition Conference in Eugene.
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Nominate Alumni for Bruce Award by Nov. 15, 2012 Deadline
October 24, 2012
It’s inspiring to hear about fellow Ford Scholar Alumni like Todd Gifford and Tyler Smith who are living out Gerry Bruce’s vision of Scholars not only succeeding as entrepreneurs but incorporating community service into their lives as well. Do you know other alumni who have these same values? Maybe even yourself?
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