Are You Interested in Volunteering?
The mission of the Acorn Scholarship Fund (ASF) is to provide scholarships to qualified employees as they work to achieve their educational and career goals.
There are seven committees, staffed by volunteers that do the work required to raise funds and award scholarships. In the months and years to come, ASF will grow in terms of the number of scholarships awarded each year as will the work required to support that effort. Also, the Board has a goal of building a succession plan to ensure the longevity of the Fund in years to come.
Therefore, the ASF Board is seeking Cypress members who have an interest in volunteering in the future. The benefits of volunteering are many, including the opportunity to use your skills to support our employees while also partnering and deepening relationships with members who share this goal.
Below is a list of committees with a brief description of both the work of each committee and the criteria for those who seek to serve.
If you have interest in any committee, please contact Dana Robinson at her email [email protected].
There are seven committees, staffed by volunteers that do the work required to raise funds and award scholarships. In the months and years to come, ASF will grow in terms of the number of scholarships awarded each year as will the work required to support that effort. Also, the Board has a goal of building a succession plan to ensure the longevity of the Fund in years to come.
Therefore, the ASF Board is seeking Cypress members who have an interest in volunteering in the future. The benefits of volunteering are many, including the opportunity to use your skills to support our employees while also partnering and deepening relationships with members who share this goal.
Below is a list of committees with a brief description of both the work of each committee and the criteria for those who seek to serve.
If you have interest in any committee, please contact Dana Robinson at her email [email protected].
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Finance Committee. Chaired by Bill Shaffer.
This committee processes donations, pays scholarships and expenses, and provides financial information to the Board. Committee members have some knowledge of accounting, ability to use or learn QuickBooks Online accounting, and ability to use a word processor and spreadsheet. Fund Raising Committee. Chaired by Larry Potter. This committee creates and implements fund raising strategies to ensure donations are sufficient to meet the scholarship award budget. Committee members evidence good relationship building skills. Investment Committee. Chaired by Bill Shaffer. This committee recommends, to the Board, how to invest ASF funds. Committee members have several years of experience in managing investments, either personal investments or as an adviser. They also have knowledge of the trade offs between stocks and bonds and knowledge of the term structure of interest rates. IT Committee. Chaired by Bill Shaffer. This committee maintains the ASF website and repository. Committee members can use a word processor. They also will learn how to use the website editor and Google Workspace. An interest in computers and knowledge of computer security concepts are desirable. |
Marketing Committee. Chaired by Dana Robinson.
This committee is responsible for all written content regarding the Acorn Fund. This includes website content, newsletters and Around the Lakes articles. Committee members have experience in writing and editing. Mentoring Committee. Chaired by Vicki Frierson. This committee provides applicants and recipients with guidance as they work to achieve their educational and career goals. It is helpful, but not required, if committee members have a background in education, financial aid and/or counselling. Scholarship Committee. Chaired by Pam Rideout. This committee is responsible for developing the application form and process, for interviewing and assessing eligibility of applicants and for making decisions as to who will receive a scholarship and for what amount. Professional experience in a post-secondary educational setting is helpful, but not required. |
