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9th May 2010, 05:53 PM
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Annual begathon
Folks,
Well, it's that time of year again, where I start begging for people to make donations to the TAM8 forum grant (scholarship) fund. Something extraordinary has happened this year: We have awarded 24 forum grants so far, but there are still 62 people on the request list. This TAM thing is simply way too popular. So if someone could donate about $23,000, that would cover everyone on the list. Short of that, we need each of you to donate a little bit. That will help bring a few of those worthy people to TAM8. Kitty's scholarship auction is certainly helping the effort. Thanks, Kitty! To make a donation, please visit: http://www.randi.org/site/index.php/...rant-info.html ~~ Paul |
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9th May 2010, 06:01 PM
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How does this number (24) compare to prior years?
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10th May 2010, 07:20 AM
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Last year we awarded 41 grants. I think the economy is having a real effect this year. In particular, almost everyone needs a full grant rather than a partial grant.
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10th May 2010, 09:42 PM
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Scholar
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I'm trying to get a few friends to come. I mentioned the grants, but wasn't sure what it covered. Is it just registration? Airfare? What else?
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10th May 2010, 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by ricklesgibson
Just covers TAM registration. Transport is still up to the individual. The link in Paul's OP has got some info that might be helpful for your friends. http://www.randi.org/site/index.php/...rant-info.html |
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11th May 2010, 07:06 PM
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Thanks Chris, I'll pass it along.
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12th May 2010, 11:47 AM
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At this point I think it's too late to apply. There is no chance we will get enough donations for the 62 people already waiting.
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25th May 2010, 04:28 PM
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Bump.
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2nd June 2010, 07:46 AM
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The next person in line for a forum grant is a forum member, JREF member, and student. I'd love to get him to TAM. We need $125 and we'll have enough funds to cover his registration.
$50 each from a few of you will do the trick! ~~ Paul |
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3rd June 2010, 08:36 PM
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Intellectual Gladiator
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Paul, how's it looking for that student now? You can PM me if you like.
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4th June 2010, 10:14 AM
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We still need $50. I've awarded him a forum grant in anticipation of one more donation.
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5th June 2010, 10:11 AM
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Intellectual Gladiator
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Originally Posted by Paul C. Anagnostopoulos
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5th June 2010, 02:33 PM
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And that brings the next person to TAM. Thanks, Mattus!
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