ACORN SCHOLARSHIP FUND RELEASES ANNUAL REPORT
On December 1, 2023, Larry Potter, President of the Fund, announced the release of the 2023 Annual Report. A copy of the report was distributed to each member of the Cypress. A copy can also be downloaded here. The report contains a summary of the Fund's accomplishments in fiscal year 2023 and its financial statements.
ACORN SCHOLARSHIP FUND AWARDS EIGHT ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
On November 9, 2023, the Acorn Scholarship Fund approved additional scholarships for eight Associates of the Cypress of Raleigh, brinigng the total number of recipients to 26 for 2023. In 2023, the Fund has awarded a total of $77,000 in scholarships. A list of recipients is here.
ACORN SCHOLARSHIP FUND CREATES INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
On September 13, 2023, Larry Potter, President of the Fund, announced the formation of an Investment Committee. This committee will oversee the investment of the Fund's reserves and recommend changes to investments based on the amount of reserves, interest rates, and other factors. Jack Hogge and Al Martinelli have volunteered to participate on the committee. Bill Shaffer, Treasurer of the Fund, will chair the committee.
SCHOLARSHIP CELEBRATION
On July 23rd more than 150 people gathered in the Ballroom to celebrate the first group of scholarship recipients. This was a time not only to congratulate our recipients but to thank the many members who donated to the Fund, making scholarship awards possible. And thanks were also given to the ASF Board and the committee members who have done the work required over the past two years to create the Fund.
If you missed the Celebration or would like to experience it again, please click on the play button below.
If you missed the Celebration or would like to experience it again, please click on the play button below.