Early last year the Chapter created this award to commemorate the contribution of Bea Allen to the Rio Grande Chapter. Mrs. Allen was president of the chapter and an active member for many years. Initial funds were donated in her memory by members. Subsequent fundraising through programs has raised the amount to around $400, and we plan to continue soliciting donations in a variety of ways.
The purpose of the award is to encourage continuing education and professional development among the members of the Rio Grande chapter. These funds will be used to provide a small grant to assist a member in attending a library conference, class, program, or meeting to be held in New Mexico.
How to Apply
The Chapter has yet, however, to grant the award to anyone, so we encourage you to consider whether the fund might help you or someone you know. The primary eligibility requirement is that the recipient be a member of the Rio Grande Chapter.
If there is a particular class, program, conference or meeting that you would like to attend and need some financial assistance, write a letter to the Treasurer of the Chapter a least one month prior to the date of the activity. The application letter should provide specific details about the activity and describe how this will be beneficial to the applicant in his/her career development. The letter should include the specific amount required (not to exceed $50.00) and any other information, such as specific financial need, that may be useful to the Executive Board in making their decision.
In return for the award, the recipient agrees to write a short article on the activity for the newsletter within six months of attending, and may be asked to make a presentation about the activity at a chapter meeting.
Contributions
If anyone would like to contribute to the Bea Allen fund, please don't feel you need to wait for an 'official' event. Contributions are tax deductible and checks may be made out to 'RGSLA' and noted as applying to the Bea Allen fund, and may be mailed to the Chapter Treasurer.
Questions
If you would like more information on the Bea Allen Memorial Professional Development Award, please contact the Chapter President or Treasurer.
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