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Exhibit
Designers & Producers Association Foundation
1100 Johnson Ferry Road
Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30342
Phone: (404) 303-7310
Fax: (404) 252-0774
Email: WMcGar@edpaf.org
EDPA Website - www.edpa.com
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Our Initiatives
The EDPAF Scholarship Fund, new in 2004, awards scholarships for higher education for families of industry members. The International Student Exhibit Design Scholarship Competition educates university student about careers in exhibit design and rewards talented students with scholarships. The Randy Smith Memorial Golf Classic raises funds to aid industry members and their families suffering emotional and financial hardships.
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The EDPA Foundation Scholarship Fund was created in 2004. These scholarships are to be awarded to industry members and their families to help pursue university level of study. The first scholarships, made possible by fund raising efforts by EDPA members in the Las Vegas area were awarded in the fall of 2004 to students who reside in Clark Country Nevada. Any family member of an individual working in the exhibition industry, who has graduated or will graduate high school and has accepted attendance at a post-high school educational institute is eligible to apply.
“EDPA Supports The Next Generation” - Las Vegas Chapter Raises Unprecedented Scholarship Funds in 2006.
On June 6, 2006 more than $11,000 was raised for the EDPA Foundation Scholarship fund, which is a $2000 increase over last year. Because of the additional funds raised three additional students will be awarded scholarship funding. This brings the total number of supported students to seven. At least one of the fortunate recipients will be a Las Vegas student and one will be available to students across the country.
The tournament was held at the Legacy Golf Club in Las Vegas, NV. Sixty-eight participants gathered to raise scholarship money to provide scholarships to families of any industry member
Scholarship applications are being accepted now for the 2007 Fall Semester.
Do you have a child or know of one in the industry who is entering college in the fall? To qualify, each student must share financial responsibility, have a GPA of at least 2.8, submit an essay, intended study at university and financial statement determining need. Winners are determined on a weighted point system. Awardees must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA, or equivalent, and provide a certified transcript with a new application each year.
Send Applications To:
EDPA Foundation Scholarship Administrator
c/o Alexandra Grider
1100 Johnson Ferry Road
Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30342
National Scholarship Application
CLICK HERE
The form is available in PDF format (34KB). For more information on PDF format, please click here. |
Las Vegas Scholarship Application
CLICK HERE
The form is available in PDF format (34KB). For more information on PDF format, please click here. |
2007 Winner Information
(Details to follow)
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| Tthe EDPAF has created an endowment fund designed to provide basic Foundation operational funds, or to support specific initiatives that support the wishes of the endowment donor. Endowments can be initiated in several ways.
- By purchasing term life insurance policies in which the ultimate proceeds are paid to the Foundation;
- By specific grants from other family or business foundations or as a part of individual planned giving programs; or
- By stipulating contributions in a benefactors personal Will as a part of their estate planning
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RSMG Silent Auction has best year ever
On Monday, October 6, 2007 the RSMGC held its Silent Auction in conjunction with their Annual Golf Tournament.
They are very excited to announce that after all is said and done they have raised $7,000!
This year was a great year for the Silent Auction with great expectations and aspirations for years to come.
Pat Pino of Laarhoven Design, Inc. said, “We have much to be proud of… and a goal to strive for and beat next year!”
Held at both the EDPA Annual Meeting and the RSMGC, Silent Auctions generate funds that benefit the Foundation as a whole. At the Silent Auctions, bidders have the ability to bid on thousand of dollars worth of items including vacation packages, advertising placements, business services, sports memorabilia, concert tickets and much more.
If you would like to donate an item to the EDPAF Silent Auction, please contact Alexandra Grider at 678-303-3970 or agrider@edpaf.org for more information.
EDPA Foundation's Silent Auction Soars & Discovers Its Hidden Treasure: The "Grand Club"
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Student Exhibit Design Scholarship Competition
The EDPAF has teamed up with Freeman , GES Exposition Services, Octanorm USA , Cort Tradeshow Furnishings, Autodesk and Exhibitor Magazine Group to offer an exciting new competition- created especially for exhibit design.
 Students
are challenged to create an exhibit for the fictional
client described in this competition. Winners receive
a tuition scholarship paid to the college or university
where they are currently enrolled.
The prizes are as follows:
1st Prize: A tuition Scholarship of $4,000 and
a complete design package from Autodesk.
2nd Prize: A tuition Scholarship of
$2,500 and a complete design package from Autodesk.
3rd Prize: A tuition Scholarship of
$1,500 and a complete design package from Autodesk.
4th Prize: A complete design package from Autodesk.
5th Prize: A complete design package from Autodesk.
Also, each of the top three winners
will be considered for a paid internship at one of the
sponsoring companies' design studios/fabrication facilities
in North America. In addition, the winning entries will
be showcased at the Exhibitor Show in March in
Las Vegas, Nevada.
International Student Exhibit Design Scholarship Competition Launches 2005 Design Brief
Written by Design Director, Tim Kelley of BlueSky Exhibits, the brief challenges students to provide a response to an RFP for a traveling exhibit for H-2 Technologies, Inc. H-2 Technologies, Inc., the world’s top developer of hydrogen hybrid engines, seeks a design and fabrication partner for a new 80’ x 80’ island booth for the 2006 Big Engine Show in Chicago, Illinois.
2007 Design Competition Winners
EDPA Foundation International Student Design Scholarship Competition Helps Support Future Designers
First Place
Gary Garcia
 
2007 Winners
| Place |
Winner |
School |
| First Place |
Gary Garcia |
Otis College of Art and Design |
| Second Place |
Heather Wise |
Kansas State University |
| Third Place |
Kevin Lee |
Otis College of Art and Design |
| Fourth Place |
Kathryn Steib |
Kansas State University |
| Fifth Place |
Jesus Aguilar |
Otis College of Art & Design |
2007 Judges
Judges |
Company |
Tom Yurkin |
Freeman |
Jan Lorence |
Lorence and Yoo Design |
Tim Kelly |
Blue Sky Exhibits |
The
Student Design Steering Committee:
C. Alan Cordial, calan Communications
-- Co -chairman
Rick Halvorson, Freeman --
Co-chairman
John McGregor, Cort Trade Show Furnishings
-- Mentor Coordinator
Norm Friedrich, Octanorm USA, Inc.
Mark Sturges, Autodesk
John Pavek, Exhibitor Magazine
EDPA Competition Coordinator:
Alexandra Grider (agrider@edpaf.org)
Want to learn more? Click
here to visit the Student Design Competiton web
site
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 Celebrating
its 13th anniversary in 2007 makes this the oldest continuous
charitable benefit in our industry. Unfortunately, there
will always be industry members who are in dire need
of our support. We look forward to the continued support
from past participants and sponsors and welcome with
open arms those of you who have yet to experience this
event. If you cannot attend in person there are many
tax deductible opportunities available for sponsorships.
We also encourage donations of any giveaway items you
or your corporate clients may have in your respective
marketing closets.
The EDPAF would like to thank each and every one of you who have participated on any level since the inception. Together we have made a difference in the lives of more than 30 industry families. Please continue to provide emotional and financial support to these families by supporting the Randy Smith Memorial Golf Classic.
For more information about supporting the Randy Smith Memorial Golf Classic visit www.rsmgc.org or contact Susan Renner at srenner@thetermgroup.com.
EDPA Foundation Announces Support Of Exhibitor Appointed Contractors Association and Randy Smith Memorial Golf Classic Partnership
The EDPA Foundation, as a primary sponsor of the Randy Smith Memorial Golf Classic, has announced its support for the new alliance established with the Exhibitor Appointed Contractors Association (EACA).
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