(September 23, 2010)
CALLERLAB and The CALLERLAB Foundation believe that caller education is one of the most important aspects of the support they provide to square dancing.
The CALLERLAB Mission Statement reads, in part: "CALLERLAB is a professional organization, drawn together by our love of the activity, we work to serve square dancing and associated dance forms by providing professional leadership, educational materials, and a common means for exchanging communications through a central office and a yearly international convention."
The CALLERLAB Foundation Mission Statement reads, in part: "The mission of the CALLERLAB Foundation is to preserve and promote the folk art of American square dancing and related dance forms."
Both organizations believe strongly that caller education through publication of caller training materials and documents, the CALLERLAB Accredited Caller-Coach program, CALLERLAB convention interest/educational sessions, grant programs, and scholarship funds are vital to the furtherance of the goal of enhancing caller education and dancers’ enjoyment and retention.
CALLERLAB and The Foundation manage the following grant and education funds which are intended to provide financial assistance to callers seeking to further their education through attendance at a recognized caller training school and who would not otherwise be able to attend. In general, scholarship are approved in the amount of no more than $200.00. Grants to organizations are limited to no more than $500.00. In all cases, applications are reviewed and approved based on financial need of the applicant.
The scholarship/education grant funds include:
1) Grand Square Incorporated (GSI) Education Fund
2) David Krediet Scholarship Fund
3) Paul Place Memorial Scholarship Fund
4) Kenneth Reid Memorial Scholarship Fund
The information presented here and the application form provide information about the scholarship and education funds administered by CALLERLAB and the Foundation.: Click here for complete information and application.
Requests for additional information may be submitted to the address below or:
Phone 1-785-783-3665
Email: CALLERLAB@aol.com
APPLICATIONS MUST BE IN THE CALLERLAB OFFICE BY 60 DAYS BEFORE THE SCHOOL STARTS.
Mail application or request for information to:
CALLERLAB Foundation
(Attn: Scholarship Applications)
200 SW 30th St., Suite 104
Topeka, KS 66611
(NOTE - Each application will be reviewed by the Foundation Executive Secretary to determine which fund is appropriate.)
Grand Square Incorporated (GSI) Education Fund
Purpose of Fund:
In compliance with the wishes and objectives of Grand Square Inc (GSI), proceeds from the Fund are intended for use by:
1) A deserving dancer who has indicated a desire to learn how to better serve square dancing,
2) A deserving caller who has a background of calling or dancing; and who has indicated a desire to learn to call or a desire to improve their calling, OR
3) A square dance organization which has indicated a desire to sponsor a seminar or clinic to provide training to dancers or callers to help them better serve square dancing
Fund Disbursements:
Grants shall be awarded based on the following priorities: need, existing skills, training, intentions, and educational aspects of the event/school.
David Krediet Scholarship Fund
Purpose of Fund:
In accordance with the heart of David Krediet and the wishes of his family, proceeds from this scholarship fund will be used exclusively for disbursement to callers on a scholarship award basis.
Fund Disbursements:
Scholarships shall be awarded based on the following priorities: Calling experience, previous training, need, and intentions. This fund shall be administered by the CALLERLAB Foundation Executive Directors (FED).
Paul Place Memorial Scholarship Fund
Purpose of Fund:
In compliance with the wishes and objectives of Paul Place, proceeds from this scholarship fund will be used exclusively for disbursement to callers on a scholarship award basis.
Fund Disbursements:
Scholarships shall be awarded based on the following priorities: Calling experience, previous training, need, and intentions.
Kenneth Reid Memorial Scholarship Fund
Purpose of Fund
In accordance with the heart of Kenneth Reid and the wishes of his family, proceeds from this scholarship fund will be used exclusively for disbursement to callers on a scholarship award basis.
Fund Disbursements:
Scholarships shall be awarded based on the following priorities: Calling experience, previous training, need, and intentions.
Direct All Mail And Correspondence To: The CALLERLAB Foundation (Attention Scholarship and Education Grants), 200 SW 30th Street, Suite 104, Topeka, KS 66611.
Donations and Contributions (payable to the CALLERLAB Foundation) may be mailed directly to The CALLERLAB Foundation, 200 SW 30th Street, Suite 104, Topeka, KS 66611. Please indicate which fund the donation is to be applied to.
(May 10, 2010)
Youth & Newer Caller Equipment Grants
The CALLERLAB Foundation Board recognized the importance of supporting Youth and Newer (less than four years experience) Callers as a way to lend support to the square dance activity. The Board also recognizes that some Youth and Newer Callers may need assistance obtaining calling equipment, Therefore, The Board has established this grant program as a way to provide assistance to these Youth and Newer Callers.
The goal of this grant program is to provide useable equipment to Youth and Newer Callers at little or no cost to the caller. As part of this goal, the Foundation will establish a method for the collection and distribution of calling equipment. All callers, dance leaders, and organization will be encouraged to support this program.
Applications are to be submitted to the CALLERLAB Foundation office: 200 SW 30th Street, Suite 104, Topeka, KS 66611. Additional information also available from: CALLERLAB@aol.com