Ray Smith Memorial scolarship Fund
We meet in a spirit of fellowship and to pass to other the skills and knowledge we’ve gained. We exchange information on safety, education, paddling experiences, and other paddling related subjects.”
The Ray Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund was created to honor the memory of Ray Smith, a dedicated kayaker and longtime member of the Long Island Paddlers Inc. Its intent is to foster the development of paddling skills within the club membership and to maintain a significant teaching presence in the community.
Eligibility & Qualifications
- Any individual who is a paid member of the Long Island Paddlers Inc. for at least a full year is eligible for the Scholarship Grant.
- This Scholarship Grant does not discriminate against members on the basis of race, sex, or national or ethnic origin.
- The candidate must be at least 18 years old.
- The candidate must demonstrate basic skill proficiency prior to attending the workshop, program, or certification.
- A three-member committee will determine eligibility of the member and evaluate the course, workshop, or certification before recommending to the Council for approval of reimbursement.
Restrictions
- The grant will be an amount equal to one-half of the tuition cost of the course, workshop, training, or certification.
- An individual is limited to $400 total reimbursement per calendar year. This amount can be used on one or multiple courses. workshops, or certifications.
- A maximum of $2,000 will be awarded to individuals each calendar year.
- The club will not reimburse hourly lessons.
Commitments
The candidate must make a clear commitment to share this knowledge. Examples include but are not limited to giving in skills sessions (minimum of 2 is recommended), a PowerPoint presentation at a general meeting or a land class. It is recommended that this commitment be fulfilled within a year.
Application Procedure
A copy of the description of the course from the organizers is needed. It should include a summary of the course, where. when, and who is giving it, and the cost. The application must be made in advance of taking the course including a statement from the applicant as to how this will benefit the club.
E-mail the application to the 3 members of the Ray Smith Scholarship Committee:
Steve Berner – stevenberner7@gmail.com
Ed McMullin – ed@aemcmullin.com
Pat Tauber – pattauber@yahoo.com