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Paul C. Anagnostopoulos · 22nd February 2013, 04:27 PM

Folks,

Once again, it is time to open the forum grant program for TAM 2013. If you are interested in receiving a grant to cover some or all of the TAM 2013 registration fee, please send me a PM or an email. You must include your name, postal address, email address, and a short paragraph explaining why it is that you should receive a grant. Please also indicate whether you are a student and whether you are a JREF member (not just a forum member).

We ask that if you apply for a forum grant, your plan is to attend all the TAM sessions, rather than simply "hang around at TAM."

We need donations to make these forum grants possible. Starting today, you can send a check to the JREF with "TAM 2013 forum grant donation" written on the memo line. Soon it will be possible to donate online; I will make another post with the specifics when available.

Thanks to all who donate to the TAM 2013 forum grant program.

~~ Paul

The Central Scrutinizer · 22nd February 2013, 10:38 PM

I've been drinkig, but I have goo0d things to say abot P{aul.

I will post te m tomorrow

The Central Scrutinizer · 25th February 2013, 09:27 AM

I'm sober now.

Please donate.

Wowbagger · 25th February 2013, 09:32 AM

I am also sober. I will probably donate when they get the on-line thing up, eventually.

Wowbagger · 26th February 2013, 01:47 PM

I will donate to both this and Sara Mayhew's Rising Star grant.

This one has the better, established reputation. But, Sara is giving donors a cute button. So....

Paul C. Anagnostopoulos · 15th March 2013, 06:09 AM

You can now donate to the forum grant fund online:

https://secure3.convio.net/jref/site...donation=form1

We have 13 forum grant applications so far. Please help us bring these deserving folks to TAM 2013!

~~ Paul

Paul C. Anagnostopoulos · 20th March 2013, 12:06 PM

TAM 2013 forum grants are now being awarded. Thanks to everyone who donated to the program!

~~ Paul

Soymilk420 · 26th March 2013, 01:54 PM

UTskeptic · 27th March 2013, 09:23 PM

Crossing my fingers that you are still accepting application.

edit: not that I think that crossing my fingers will do anything

MattusMaximus · 28th March 2013, 06:47 PM

Howdy all,

I've been sooooo out of the loop (this is the first time I've logged in since January I think), but I just chipped in a little money. Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend TAM this year. Have fun

Cheers - MM

Paul C. Anagnostopoulos · 29th March 2013, 03:56 AM

Mattus, say it ain't so! What could possibly keep you away?

~~ Paul

MattusMaximus · 29th March 2013, 06:32 AM

Originally Posted by Paul C. Anagnostopoulos

Mattus, say it ain't so! What could possibly keep you away?

~~ Paul

Purchasing a new house and the related expenses. Not to mention, my summer is winding up to be hellishly busy. So between those things, I had to drop TAM for this year.

The Central Scrutinizer · 29th March 2013, 06:36 AM

Originally Posted by MattusMaximus

Purchasing a new house and the related expenses. Not to mention, my summer is winding up to be hellishly busy. So between those things, I had to drop TAM for this year.

In your absence, I'll take my shirt off and show the ladies what a real man looks like.

bumlet5 · 29th March 2013, 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by The Central Scrutinizer

In your absence, I'll take my shirt off and show the ladies what a real man looks like.

I don't know whether to respond to this with fear or sarcasm.

Kochanski · 29th March 2013, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by bumlet5

I don't know whether to respond to this with fear or sarcasm.

How about laughter

The Central Scrutinizer · 29th March 2013, 01:33 PM

Originally Posted by Kochanski

How about laughter

Personal attack. Reported.

(Will you be at NECSS next week?)

bumlet5 · 31st March 2013, 11:02 PM

Originally Posted by Kochanski

How about laughter

I'll save that for after the shirt taking-off.

Kochanski · 1st April 2013, 08:22 AM

Originally Posted by The Central Scrutinizer

Personal attack. Reported.

(Will you be at NECSS next week?)

I will be at registration for NECSS as usual, see you there

Allecher · 7th April 2013, 04:45 PM

Paul -
How are the grants going this year? Are the donations meeting most of the demand from the applications? Should we announce the names of some grant recipients in an effort to increase donations?

Paul C. Anagnostopoulos · 8th April 2013, 05:28 PM

We have given out 12 grants so far. I should be giving out a couple more in the next few days.

We don't make the names of grant recipients public, but please donate so that more awards can be given.

~~ Paul

Paul C. Anagnostopoulos · 11th April 2013, 11:47 AM

I never thought I'd get the chance to say this, but I suggest that if you are thinking about attending TAM with a forum grant, apply now.

~~ Paul

Allecher · 11th April 2013, 07:20 PM

Wow, that statement has exciting implications!

AdMan · 11th April 2013, 07:52 PM

Originally Posted by Allecher

Wow, that statement has exciting implications!

Well, it could mean a few different things, some more exciting than others.

Let's hope Paul clarifies things a bit.

Paul C. Anagnostopoulos · 12th April 2013, 04:21 PM

There actually were more funds than applicants. Downright amazing. That problem has been solved.

However, that doesn't mean that people are done contributing, so if you want a grant, apply now!

~~ Paul

Paul C. Anagnostopoulos · 18th April 2013, 09:26 AM

Huh, who'd have thought? The problem is not solved.

~~ Paul

Paul C. Anagnostopoulos · 26th April 2013, 08:26 AM

Forum grants! Come get your forum grants!

~~ Paul

hcmom · 26th April 2013, 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by Paul C. Anagnostopoulos

Forum grants! Come get your forum grants!

~~ Paul

Really??!! I'd love for my son and I to be able to come again, but I was feeling greedy since I'd gotten grants a couple other years. How do I apply, I don't remember?

ETA: Or... I can just read the post on how to do it...

Paul C. Anagnostopoulos · 26th April 2013, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by hcmom

Really??!! I'd love for my son and I to be able to come again, but I was feeling greedy since I'd gotten grants a couple other years. How do I apply, I don't remember?

ETA: Or... I can just read the post on how to do it...

Yup, first post in this thread.

Please, apply.

~~ Paul

Paul C. Anagnostopoulos · 30th April 2013, 04:46 PM

You know these forum grants? Two or three people really ought to apply. You know, just on principle.

~~ Paul

shellska · 6th May 2013, 04:32 PM

Thank you in advance for your help.

Christine

ShadowSot · 6th May 2013, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by shellska

Thank you in advance for your help.

Christine

Quote:

Folks,

Once again, it is time to open the forum grant program for TAM 2013. If you are interested in receiving a grant to cover some or all of the TAM 2013 registration fee, please send me a PM or an email. You must include your name, postal address, email address, and a short paragraph explaining why it is that you should receive a grant. Please also indicate whether you are a student and whether you are a JREF member (not just a forum member).

Paul C. Anagnostopoulos · 3rd June 2013, 04:41 PM

Whew! I'm pleased to inform you that we are back to normal, where there are more people on the request list than there are funds to grant them.

I have four people who need grants. If everyone reading this post were to donate $25, they would be coming to TAM.

~~ Paul

AdMan · 3rd June 2013, 06:51 PM

Originally Posted by Paul C. Anagnostopoulos

Whew! I'm pleased to inform you that we are back to normal, where there are more people on the request list than there are funds to grant them.

I have four people who need grants. If everyone reading this post were to donate $25, they would be coming to TAM.

~~ Paul

I've donated.

Come on guys and gals, don't be stingy.

deadhorse · 4th June 2013, 02:14 AM

Just donated.

zooterkin · 6th June 2013, 06:39 AM

I chipped in a small amount (once I convinced my credit card company that the JREF wasn't up to no good).

Paul C. Anagnostopoulos · 9th June 2013, 06:43 AM

Thanks, folks!

~~ Paul

AdMan · 10th June 2013, 07:41 PM

Originally Posted by Paul C. Anagnostopoulos

Thanks, folks!

~~ Paul

How's it looking, Paul? Everyone covered?

Paul C. Anagnostopoulos · 15th June 2013, 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by AdMan

How's it looking, Paul? Everyone covered?

There are two people on the request list without enough funds to cover them. We'll see if any more donations roll in over the next couple of weeks.

~~ Paul

Paul C. Anagnostopoulos · Yesterday, 03:26 PM

I'm pleased to report that 24 TAM forum grants have been given out.

There is one more person on the request list now. If you can spare a few bucks, let's bring her to TAM!

~~ Paul

hcmom · Yesterday, 06:27 PM

Paul, as of right now, I am 95% sure my son won't be able to make it. Can I let you know in a day or two?

22nd February 2013, 04:27 PM	#1
Paul C. Anagnostopoulos Nap, interrupted. Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: a little toolshed Posts: 18,632	TAM 2013 forum grant program Folks, Once again, it is time to open the forum grant program for TAM 2013. If you are interested in receiving a grant to cover some or all of the TAM 2013 registration fee, please send me a PM or an email. You must include your name, postal address, email address, and a short paragraph explaining why it is that you should receive a grant. Please also indicate whether you are a student and whether you are a JREF member (not just a forum member). We ask that if you apply for a forum grant, your plan is to attend all the TAM sessions, rather than simply "hang around at TAM." We need donations to make these forum grants possible. Starting today, you can send a check to the JREF with "TAM 2013 forum grant donation" written on the memo line. Soon it will be possible to donate online; I will make another post with the specifics when available. Thanks to all who donate to the TAM 2013 forum grant program. ~~ Paul
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22nd February 2013, 10:38 PM	#2
The Central Scrutinizer Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The White Zone Posts: 42,585	I've been drinkig, but I have goo0d things to say abot P{aul. I will post te m tomorrow
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25th February 2013, 09:27 AM	#3
The Central Scrutinizer Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The White Zone Posts: 42,585	I'm sober now. Please donate.
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25th February 2013, 09:32 AM	#4
Wowbagger The Infinitely Prolonged Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westchester County, NY (when not in space) Posts: 13,675	I am also sober. I will probably donate when they get the on-line thing up, eventually.
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26th February 2013, 01:47 PM	#5
Wowbagger The Infinitely Prolonged Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westchester County, NY (when not in space) Posts: 13,675	I will donate to both this and Sara Mayhew's Rising Star grant. This one has the better, established reputation. But, Sara is giving donors a cute button. So....
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15th March 2013, 06:09 AM	#6
Paul C. Anagnostopoulos Nap, interrupted. Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: a little toolshed Posts: 18,632	You can now donate to the forum grant fund online: https://secure3.convio.net/jref/site...donation=form1 We have 13 forum grant applications so far. Please help us bring these deserving folks to TAM 2013! ~~ Paul
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20th March 2013, 12:06 PM	#7
Paul C. Anagnostopoulos Nap, interrupted. Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: a little toolshed Posts: 18,632	TAM 2013 forum grants are now being awarded. Thanks to everyone who donated to the program! ~~ Paul
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26th March 2013, 01:54 PM	#8
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27th March 2013, 09:23 PM	#9
UTskeptic New Blood Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 2	Crossing my fingers that you are still accepting application. edit: not that I think that crossing my fingers will do anything
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28th March 2013, 06:47 PM	#10
MattusMaximus Intellectual Gladiator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the midst of a vast, beautiful & uncaring universe Posts: 14,204	Howdy all, I've been sooooo out of the loop (this is the first time I've logged in since January I think), but I just chipped in a little money. Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend TAM this year. Have fun Cheers - MM
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29th March 2013, 03:56 AM	#11
Paul C. Anagnostopoulos Nap, interrupted. Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: a little toolshed Posts: 18,632	Mattus, say it ain't so! What could possibly keep you away? ~~ Paul
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29th March 2013, 06:32 AM	#12
MattusMaximus Intellectual Gladiator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the midst of a vast, beautiful & uncaring universe Posts: 14,204	Originally Posted by Paul C. Anagnostopoulos Mattus, say it ain't so! What could possibly keep you away? ~~ Paul Purchasing a new house and the related expenses. Not to mention, my summer is winding up to be hellishly busy. So between those things, I had to drop TAM for this year.
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29th March 2013, 06:36 AM	#13
The Central Scrutinizer Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The White Zone Posts: 42,585	Originally Posted by MattusMaximus Purchasing a new house and the related expenses. Not to mention, my summer is winding up to be hellishly busy. So between those things, I had to drop TAM for this year. In your absence, I'll take my shirt off and show the ladies what a real man looks like.
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29th March 2013, 12:23 PM	#14
bumlet5 Indescribable Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The dark recesses of my imagination. Posts: 4,307	Originally Posted by The Central Scrutinizer In your absence, I'll take my shirt off and show the ladies what a real man looks like. I don't know whether to respond to this with fear or sarcasm.
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29th March 2013, 01:14 PM	#15
Kochanski Master Poster Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Anonymous Unimportant Place (not a secret Scorpion training facility for Shosuro ninjas) Posts: 2,702	Originally Posted by bumlet5 I don't know whether to respond to this with fear or sarcasm. How about laughter
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29th March 2013, 01:33 PM	#16
The Central Scrutinizer Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The White Zone Posts: 42,585	Originally Posted by Kochanski How about laughter Personal attack. Reported. (Will you be at NECSS next week?)
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31st March 2013, 11:02 PM	#17
bumlet5 Indescribable Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The dark recesses of my imagination. Posts: 4,307	Originally Posted by Kochanski How about laughter I'll save that for after the shirt taking-off.
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1st April 2013, 08:22 AM	#18
Kochanski Master Poster Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Anonymous Unimportant Place (not a secret Scorpion training facility for Shosuro ninjas) Posts: 2,702	Originally Posted by The Central Scrutinizer Personal attack. Reported. (Will you be at NECSS next week?) I will be at registration for NECSS as usual, see you there
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7th April 2013, 04:45 PM	#19
Allecher Critical Thinker Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 400	Paul - How are the grants going this year? Are the donations meeting most of the demand from the applications? Should we announce the names of some grant recipients in an effort to increase donations?
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8th April 2013, 05:28 PM	#20
Paul C. Anagnostopoulos Nap, interrupted. Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: a little toolshed Posts: 18,632	We have given out 12 grants so far. I should be giving out a couple more in the next few days. We don't make the names of grant recipients public, but please donate so that more awards can be given. ~~ Paul
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11th April 2013, 11:47 AM	#21
Paul C. Anagnostopoulos Nap, interrupted. Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: a little toolshed Posts: 18,632	I never thought I'd get the chance to say this, but I suggest that if you are thinking about attending TAM with a forum grant, apply now. ~~ Paul
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11th April 2013, 07:20 PM	#22
Allecher Critical Thinker Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 400	Wow, that statement has exciting implications!
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11th April 2013, 07:52 PM	#23
AdMan Philosopher Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 7,343	Originally Posted by Allecher Wow, that statement has exciting implications! Well, it could mean a few different things, some more exciting than others. Let's hope Paul clarifies things a bit.
AdMan Philosopher Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 7,343

12th April 2013, 04:21 PM	#24
Paul C. Anagnostopoulos Nap, interrupted. Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: a little toolshed Posts: 18,632	There actually were more funds than applicants. Downright amazing. That problem has been solved. However, that doesn't mean that people are done contributing, so if you want a grant, apply now! ~~ Paul
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18th April 2013, 09:26 AM	#25
Paul C. Anagnostopoulos Nap, interrupted. Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: a little toolshed Posts: 18,632	Huh, who'd have thought? The problem is not solved. ~~ Paul
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26th April 2013, 08:26 AM	#26
Paul C. Anagnostopoulos Nap, interrupted. Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: a little toolshed Posts: 18,632	Forum grants! Come get your forum grants! ~~ Paul
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26th April 2013, 09:19 AM	#27
hcmom Tagger Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Probably lost. Posts: 10,675	Originally Posted by Paul C. Anagnostopoulos Forum grants! Come get your forum grants! ~~ Paul Really??!! I'd love for my son and I to be able to come again, but I was feeling greedy since I'd gotten grants a couple other years. How do I apply, I don't remember? ETA: Or... I can just read the post on how to do it...
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26th April 2013, 11:54 AM	#28
Paul C. Anagnostopoulos Nap, interrupted. Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: a little toolshed Posts: 18,632	Originally Posted by hcmom Really??!! I'd love for my son and I to be able to come again, but I was feeling greedy since I'd gotten grants a couple other years. How do I apply, I don't remember? ETA: Or... I can just read the post on how to do it... Yup, first post in this thread. Please, apply. ~~ Paul
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30th April 2013, 04:46 PM	#29
Paul C. Anagnostopoulos Nap, interrupted. Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: a little toolshed Posts: 18,632	You know these forum grants? Two or three people really ought to apply. You know, just on principle. ~~ Paul
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6th May 2013, 04:32 PM	#30
shellska New Blood Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1	How do I apply? Thank you in advance for your help. Christine
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6th May 2013, 05:18 PM	#31
ShadowSot Muse Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pensacola Posts: 782	Originally Posted by shellska Thank you in advance for your help. Christine Quote: Folks, Once again, it is time to open the forum grant program for TAM 2013. If you are interested in receiving a grant to cover some or all of the TAM 2013 registration fee, please send me a PM or an email. You must include your name, postal address, email address, and a short paragraph explaining why it is that you should receive a grant. Please also indicate whether you are a student and whether you are a JREF member (not just a forum member).
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3rd June 2013, 04:41 PM	#32
Paul C. Anagnostopoulos Nap, interrupted. Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: a little toolshed Posts: 18,632	Whew! I'm pleased to inform you that we are back to normal, where there are more people on the request list than there are funds to grant them. I have four people who need grants. If everyone reading this post were to donate $25, they would be coming to TAM. ~~ Paul
	__________________ Millions long for immortality who do not know what to do with themselves on a rainy Sunday afternoon. ---Susan Ertz RIP Mr. Skinny

3rd June 2013, 06:51 PM	#33
AdMan Philosopher Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 7,343	Originally Posted by Paul C. Anagnostopoulos Whew! I'm pleased to inform you that we are back to normal, where there are more people on the request list than there are funds to grant them. I have four people who need grants. If everyone reading this post were to donate $25, they would be coming to TAM. ~~ Paul I've donated. Come on guys and gals, don't be stingy.
AdMan Philosopher Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 7,343

4th June 2013, 02:14 AM	#34
deadhorse New Blood Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 7	Just donated.

6th June 2013, 06:39 AM	#35
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