scholarship

HISTORY
In April 2008 people on the email connection were discussing ideas of what we could give to the school in connection with our 40^th reunion. Morris Friedman suggested that instead of brick walks, bells or such we could set up a scholarship fund that would give back to the school and help a needy student get to college. The reaction was overwhelming, and the project was begun. The conversation then turned to how we could honor our classmates who are no longer with us, and Morris said that there was no better way than to dedicate the scholarship to the memory of our departed classmates. Again, the reaction was overwhelmingly positive. Since that time Morris researched all the requirements and set up a Federal Tax ID and established a checking account with all the required paperwork processed by him and Tannis Winship Parker. Donations began to be collected and a committee was formed, with members Morris Friedman, Tannis W Parker, Stuart Pittman, Bob Hall, Mark Warren and Mel Baxter. Next was to execute the steps necessary to acquire 501C3 status to be tax exempt. This proved to be quite overwhelming and Stewart Pittman came up with a solution to this problem and a way to establish the Memorial Scholarship Fund for perpetuity. The Savannah Community Foundation, Inc. is a 501C3 corporation that specializes in investing and managing capital and administering scholarship funds. By partnering with them we are covered by their 501C3 umbrella and our funds are invested and growing. Our short term goal is to initially raise $30,000.00 which will earn enough interest to fund an annual scholarship and cover the monthly maintenance cost of fund management. Morris Friedman, as chairman of the committee completed all necessary paperwork and we have been with The Savannah Community Foundation since January, 2009.

MISSION
To fund an annual one time scholarship for a deserving and needy Glynn Academy graduate in honor of those Class of 69 graduates who are no longer with us. What better way to honor their memory than to help a deserving student get a college education. This is an undertaking that has never before been done by any other class and must succeed. In order for that to happen we ask for your help. By establishing the scholarship fund in perpetuity we will insure that long after all of us are gone the fund will remain and continue to help a student or students each year.

GOALS
To collect enough money to fund an annual, meaningful scholarship or scholarships using the income generated by the investment of principal. Initially collecting from members of the Class of 69 and then opening the solicitation of funds to the general public. This will enable the fund to survive beyond the time when we will be around to administer it and continue to help Glynn Academy Students as long as Glynn Academy exists.

WHO RECEIVES THE SCHOLARSHIP?
While some details are still being developed by the committee, we want to help those that need it the most. We will have a minimum and maximum GPA specifically targeting students who fall just outside the guidelines of Georgia’s HOPE scholarship. Stuart Pittman, who is a teacher at Glynn Academy will chair the selection committee that will make the annual award.

We ask for your help, generosity and support in order for this worthy project to succeed. While substantial donations are most welcome and appreciated, any donation, no matter how large or modest will help us to achieve our goal of helping a deserving student get to college, to honor our departed classmates and to give back to our beloved school and to the community at large.

Morris Friedman
Scholarship Fund Chairman

Checks should be made payable to: SCF/GA Class of 69 Mem Scholarship Fund and mailed to:
SCF/GA Class of 69 Mem Scholarship Fund
206 Lee Blvd
Savannah, GA 31405

Contact Morris Friedman at email: amsetc@aol.com or cell # (912) 656-1092