WHAT WE DO, our initiatives

The EDPAF Scholarship Fund, new in 2004, awards scholarships for higher education for families of industry members. The Randy Smith Memorial Golf Classic raises funds to aid industry members and their families suffering emotional and financial hardships.

SCHOLARSHIP

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.

Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted for 2011-2012!
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. The Scholarship Program guidelines and instructions are provided with the scholarship application. Please see link below.

Send Applications by July 1:
EDPA Foundation Scholarship Administrator
Jeff Provost
10 Norden Place
Norwalk, CT 06855
Phone: 203.852.5698

EDPA Foundation Scholarship Application CLICK HERE The form is available in PDF format (34KB)

ENDOWMENT

The 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

SILENT AUCTION

ACCESS 2011 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & SHOWCASE
J.W. Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa
Las Vegas, Nevada
Thursday, December 1, 2011
6:30-10:30pm

WHY DONATE?
The EDPA Foundation was created to provide a brighter future for the exhibition industry by making families stronger and trade show events more vital to the economy of our nation. All proceeds from the ACCESS 2010 Silent Auction will be used to provide financial support when tragedy strikes the family of industry members and towards providing scholarships to industry students for higher education. For more ACCESS information go to www.edpa.com/access2011/

SILENT AUCTION CONTACTS
Tracy Higgins-Wakeford
thwakeford@red7media.com
203.852.5687

RANDY SMITH memorial golf classic

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).