TAM9 forum grant program

[Paul C. Anagnostopoulos]

TAM9 registration is open, so that means it's again time to open the forum grant program. The forum grant program takes donations from JREF and forum members and awards the money to worthy applicants to cover their registration fee for TAM9. It does not cover air fare, hotel, or other expenses.

If you would like to apply for a forum grant, please send me a PM with your full name and address. Also specify whether you are a member of the JREF (not just the forum) and whether you are a student. Finally, include a few sentences about yourself and why you think attending TAM9 is the best possible thing you can do.

If you can donate to the forum grant program, please consider a generous donation. I will soon add a post to this thread explaining how to donate. It should be easy by means of the usual JREF donation page.

~~ Paul

[Paul C. Anagnostopoulos]

Forum grant applications are rolling in. Don't wait to send in yours.

~~ Paul

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Forum grant applications are rolling in. Don't wait to send in yours.

~~ Paul

Give preference to hot chicks.

[hcmom]

Give a preference to poor chicks, please.

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Come to think of it, give preference to rich, single chicks. I don't want to work forever. And they should be young. That way they can still work while I'm retired.

[MLynn]

Come to think of it, give preference to rich, single chicks. I don't want to work forever. And they should be young. That way they can still work while I'm retired.

:mad::(

[Calculon]

Give a preference to poor chicks, please.

Quoted for truth.

[NoisyAstronomer]

Give a preference to poor chicks, please.

I second that, but that's mostly because I fit in that category. ;)

[JennaMarie]

Thank you to everyone for supporting the grant program!

[Paul C. Anagnostopoulos]

The JREF has just established a simple method for making donations to the TAM forum grant program. Visit the JREF's usual donation page:

https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=jredufnd&id=1

There you will see a section for one-time donations. One of the items in the Gift Designation drop-down list is "TAM Forum Grant." Simply make your donation using that designation.

It would be helpful if you would PM me once you've made your donation. You do not have to include the amount should you want to keep it private.

We have 30 people on the forum grant request list, an unprecedented number for March 18. Please donate generously. And often.

~~ Paul

[MattusMaximus]

Come to think of it, give preference to rich, single chicks. I don't want to work forever. And they should be young. That way they can still work while I'm retired.

:mad::(

I'll pin him down, you kick him in the nuts :)

[bumlet5]

I'll pin him down, you kick him in the nuts :)

You're offering to touch him??

[MLynn]

I'll pin him down, you kick him in the nuts :)
I think you should do it with radiation...

[phyz]

Come to think of it, give preference to rich, single chicks. I don't want to work forever. And they should be young. That way they can still work while I'm retired.
How is this guy still single? Boggles the mind, really.

[The Central Scrutinizer]

How is this guy still single? Boggles the mind, really.

I know! It is a mystery, isn't it?

[MattusMaximus]

You're offering to touch him??

Sometimes... sacrifices must be made.

*puts on iron boot*

[MattusMaximus]

I think you should do it with radiation...

Hmmm, interesting idea...

*exposes iron boot to high intensity gamma source*

[Calculon]

OMG. I know someone who applied for the grant just over an hour before I did...and he has heard back. Now I am going to be hitting F5 here all day.

I would pray were I religious.

[Baloney]

Come to think of it, give preference to rich, single chicks. I don't want to work forever. And they should be young. That way they can still work while I'm retired.

Why would they need to work if they are rich? Unless you plan on spending them into poverty, that is.

[Calculon]

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[The Central Scrutinizer]

Why would they need to work if they are rich? Unless you plan on spending them into poverty, that is.

This.

[MattusMaximus]

F5 f5 f5 f5 f5 f5 f5 f5 f5 f5 f5 f5 f5 f5 f5 f5 f5 f5 f5 f5 f5 f5 f5 f5 f5 f5 f5 f5 f5 f5 f5 f5 f5 f5 f5 f5 f5 f5 f5 f5 f5 f5 f5 f5 f5

Patience, patience. There are a lot of us who consider the TAM grant forum a worthy cause; it just takes time to get everything together.

[Calculon]

Patience, patience. There are a lot of us who consider the TAM grant forum a worthy cause; it just takes time to get everything together.

I am reeeeaaalllly trying to be patient.
This is me being patient. ;)

[MattusMaximus]

I am reeeeaaalllly trying to be patient.
This is me being patient. ;)

I understand. Be more patient.

[hcmom]

I was torn between being thrilled to have gotten my official you-get-to-go-to-TAM9 notice and trying not to sound like I was taunting Calculon, but I see someplace else that Calculon has also now been notified, so YAY, I GET TO GO TO TAM FOR SURE!

[Eos of the Eons]

I second that, but that's mostly because I fit in that category. ;)
Me as well :D I may have asked for a scholarship instead of a grant, please know I meant grant if that is the proper term...

[Eos of the Eons]

I think you should do it with radiation...
MLynn are your going? It's been forever!

[Eos of the Eons]

How is this guy still single? Boggles the mind, really.
Actually boggles my mind to know you're still single Phyz.

Okay, I'll stop posting/spamming this thread now, but such great folks here! *waves*

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Actually boggles my mind to know you're still single Phyz.

Okay, I'll stop posting/spamming this thread now, but such great folks here! *waves*

It boggles my mind that you're single.

So we all boggle each other.

[Eos of the Eons]

It boggles my mind that you're single.

So we all boggle each other.
I live in redneck bible belt town... it is no wonder or boggle, sighs... I need mail order skeptic, stat... to my door so that I keep him :D

[MattusMaximus]

Actually boggles my mind to know you're still single Phyz.

Okay, I'll stop posting/spamming this thread now, but such great folks here! *waves*

Hi Eos! :D *waves back*

Save a dance for me at TAM9?

[Eos of the Eons]

Hi Eos! :D *waves back*

Save a dance for me at TAM9?

Oh totally will! Woot!

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Hi Eos! :D *waves back*

Save a dance for me at TAM9?

I notice you didn't ask me. :(

[Calculon]

I was torn between being thrilled to have gotten my official you-get-to-go-to-TAM9 notice and trying not to sound like I was taunting Calculon, but I see someplace else that Calculon has also now been notified, so YAY, I GET TO GO TO TAM FOR SURE!

I will still act like you did taunt me...so look out.*


*Offer not valid if I am too busy at lectures, helping at a table, drinking or sleeping.

[SkepticScott]

I need mail order skeptic, stat... to my door so that I keep him :DUnfortunately I have to be back at work on Monday, so could you stick some stamps on me and drop me in a mailbox when you're done with me?

[MattusMaximus]

I notice you didn't ask me. :(

Don't worry, I'll stick my tongue in your ear... again ;)

[Eos of the Eons]

Don't worry, I'll stick my tongue in your ear... again ;)
*packs camera*

[Eos of the Eons]

Unfortunately I have to be back at work on Monday, so could you stick some stamps on me and drop me in a mailbox when you're done with me?
Done with... hmmm, well I need one that I can hug and hug and hug and keep forever and forever/Elmyra, unless we work out some kind of exchange program... :p

[MattusMaximus]

Wow, it's getting a little hot in here ;)

[Eos of the Eons]

:eggcool:Wut...

[SkepticScott]

unless we work out some kind of exchange program... :pWell, you are smaller than me, so you'd be cheaper to mail. :duck:

[Eos of the Eons]

Well, you are smaller than me, so you'd be cheaper to mail. :duck:
:p:p:p:p:p

[AdMan]

Is there some kind of innuendo going on that I don't understand??? :confused:

[SkepticScott]

Is there some kind of innuendo going on that I don't understand??? :confused:Move along, nothing to see here.:cool:

[AdMan]

The JREF has just established a simple method for making donations to the TAM forum grant program. Visit the JREF's usual donation page:

https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=jredufnd&id=1

There you will see a section for one-time donations. One of the items in the Gift Designation drop-down list is "TAM Forum Grant." Simply make your donation using that designation.

It would be helpful if you would PM me once you've made your donation. You do not have to include the amount should you want to keep it private.

We have 30 people on the forum grant request list, an unprecedented number for March 18. Please donate generously. And often.

~~ Paul


How many people on the request list as of now? How many forum grants have been awarded?

[Paul C. Anagnostopoulos]

Grants awarded: 19
People waiting: 27

Time for more donations, folks! Visit Kitty's auction!

~~ Paul

[NateHevens]

So it's Friday, April 22...


Is it too late to apply for a grant? (I'm new to this)...:o

[Paul C. Anagnostopoulos]

It is not too late to apply, but there are many people ahead of you on the request list. I fear we won't get enough donations to reach you. But it can't hurt to apply.

~~ Paul

[Paul C. Anagnostopoulos]

Well, I'm afraid it's time to close the window on TAM9 forum grant applications. We have about 25 people waiting for grants, but we certainly won't get to all of them.

Thanks to all those who have made generous donations to the grant program. We have awarded 27 grants so far!

~~ Paul

[Paul C. Anagnostopoulos]

Latest statistics:

Grants awarded: 28
People waiting: 24

If you've got $50 burning a hole in your pocket, please donate it.

~~ Paul

[Eos of the Eons]

Any TAM 10 grant options yet? My friend Tamazon and I will be roomies if one or both can get that boost to get us there. Tamazon is the priority for it though... I will stand in line behind please... is the line up long, with those who didn't get to go last year at the front, as it should be?

[SkepticScott]

I'm waiting for the grants to open so I can contribute.

* waves at Eos and Tamazon standing in the other line *

[The Central Scrutinizer]

I'm waiting for the grants to open so I can contribute.

* waves at Eos and Tamazon standing in the other line *

Is this the Mr Skinny Forum Scholarship?

I also am waving at Eos & Tamazon. I think they're ignoring me. :(

[Phlebas]

Is this the Mr Skinny Forum Scholarship?

I also am waving at Eos & Tamazon. I think they're ignoring me. :(

Wave with your hands.

[bumlet5]

Wave with your hands.

No, your hands.

[Paul C. Anagnostopoulos]

The TAM 2012 forum grant program will open when the TAM announcement pages go up. Stay tuned.

Forum grants will be awarded in memory of Jeffrey A. Wenning, our beloved Mr Skinny.

~~ Paul

[AdMan]

I'm ready to donate again. :)

[rikzilla]

The TAM 2012 forum grant program will open when the TAM announcement pages go up. Stay tuned.

Forum grants will be awarded in memory of Jeffrey A. Wenning, our beloved Mr Skinny.

~~ Paul

I've been away.
We lost Skinny? :(

I'm ready to contribute too...

-z

[Paul C. Anagnostopoulos]

Yes, I'm afraid we lost Mr. Skinny. And so many of us were hoping to meet him at TAM 2012. All forum grants are given in his name this year.

Here is the link for donating:

http://forums.randi.org/showthread.php?postid=8132501#post8132501

~~ Paul