Money for College (no, no putting your address at spot #6 on the list)

[raehl]

https://www.college-paintball.com/scholarship.html

$500 for school - application deadline August 15.

Thanks to Brass Eagle, National Paintball Supply, PMI and AKA for makin' it possible.

- Chris

[raehl]

The $500 is coming out of our general budget, which while funded fairly significantly by our sponsors, also pays for everything else the organization does.

This is really more of a trial run. Once we get the idea on the map and work out the whole process required from start to finish (as well as finish up our 501(c)3 paperwork) I fully expect the program to receive much more significant funding.


Or, put another way, for a couple hours filling out an application, $500 is nothing to shake a stick at.


- Chris

[Frank (the spank)]

$500 for College students, thats pretty nice of you guys

Sure.. it won't buy much in college, but it is a big help.

[raehl]

It's a matter of doing small and right before doing big to make sure that it's big and right instead of big and wrong.

- Chris

[wimag]

Raehl: great concept!! Wish this opportunity was around when i was grinding away at college. $500 bucks can and will go a long way.

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[Automag88]

So raehl, are you planning to do this for a few years or just this year? That would be great for me in a couple years.

[Miscue]

Hostility stops now... lest ye be banned!

*The Iron Fist hath spoken*

[1stdeadeye]

Maybe EVERYONE should delete their posts and let Raehl tout his PILOT scholarship program to AO. This thread is turning into a classic Highjacking!

Raehl,
I commend you for taking this initiative. A journey of 1000 miles begins with 1 step! When your 501(C)3 is operational, make sure you post details. After all there are plenty AOers who make donations to many different charities. As long as you are filed and in good order, getting a tax deduction for donating to a paintball org sounds like a neat idea.

Everyone else off topic should DELETE their posts and allow Raehl to promote this scholarship to the many AOers of college age. (just don't let CB apply )

[Riotz]

Oh woops, was in the process of typing that.


Hurrray for the scholarship!

[BlackVCG]

Originally posted by shartley
Moderators…. I would keep an eye on this one……..

Duely noted.

[Miscue]

Originally posted by Miscue
Hostility stops now... lest ye be banned!

*The Iron Fist hath spoken*

I'm not joking.

Ok, I pruned out all the crap. If it happens again, I'm 3-day banning all involved... regardless of who thinks to be in the right.

[mxracer33x]

Looks like a great opportunity for college students. Like 1stdeadeye said, once you get your details all worked out please let us know. I am interested in making a contribution.

[1stdeadeye]

Thanks Miscue!!!!

Can this thread be stickied for a while? This could be very important to some of our members!

I think this is great. College is very expensive and every little bit helps!! $500 won't do much for tuition or books, but can really help with the incidentals that always seem to pop-up during school!

Some of us older members might not remember the days of not having a pot to pee in or a window to throw it out of! Every little bit helps!



Kudos to the NCPA and their sponsors!

[shartley]

I am glad that though the indirect support, you folks are able to put up that scholarship. Think next year you can twist their arms and get direct support? Heck even $1K each would be FANTASTIC!

Good job and keep up the good work.

[Miscue]

Originally posted by 1stdeadeye
Thanks Miscue!!!!

Can this thread be stickied for a while? This could be very important to some of our members!

TK typically handles the stickying.