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THE JOHN RUGGERIO
ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
PREFACE
Over the past sixteen years, the Automotive Recycling Industry of Nebraska has launched a project for the benefit of the members of the Association. A Scholarship Fund has been established in the name of John Ruggerio of Omaha, Nebraska. John was a long-time supporter of the automotive recycling industry, having served as the Executive Director of the Association, working with the Industry on the Phone Line, serving on many committees of the national and state association, and continuing to serve the industry in his retirement years.
Therefore, the Board of Directors of the Automotive Recycling Industry of Nebraska, on June 23, 1994, established a Scholarship Fund in his honor. A motion on that date, made by Arlene Kramer, Kramer's Auto Parts of Grand Island, seconded by Tom Graves, Owl Auto Parts, Inc., of Grand Island, stated as follows: "The Automotive Recycling Industry of Nebraska establish an annual scholarship fund in the name of John Ruggerio, for his years of service to the Association. The Scholarship shall be administered by a separate Committee, and a separate account be established in the bank for this purpose. A special engraved plaque be made, which would allow for winner's names to be placed on the plaque each year. The plaque will be displayed in the business who won the award for the year. The scholarship will be designated to go to member yards in Nebraska, their families or employees of the yards. Individuals may make contributions, leave bequests in their wills or other ways to garner money for the fund." The motion passed unanimously.
A Committee consisting of the Automotive Recycling Industry of Nebraska Board of Directors was formed to administer the Scholarship Fund.
CRITERIA FOR JOHN RUGGERIO SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
1. At the beginning of each year, a mailing will be made to all members of the Automotive Recycling Industry of Nebraska. The mailing will include:
A. Cover letter explaining scholarship
B. Scholarship application form
C. Educator's Verification Form
D. Return Envelope
The letter will outline a deadline of February of each year for the candidates to return their request for a scholarship.
2. Between March 1 and the mid-March Convention, or thereabouts of each year, the Scholarship Committee will meet to review the applications of the candidates and award the scholarship for the year. The candidate receiving the scholarship as well as the member who is sponsoring the candidate will then receive a letter notifying of the scholarship being awarded. Those not receiving the scholarship will also be notified they have not been selected, with a letter indicating that they may apply in the next year.
3. On or about the same time, the local high school (if applicable) will be notified that the candidate has received the scholarship. A certificate will be issued and may be presented at the student's high school graduation ceremonies on behalf of the Automotive Recycling Industry of Nebraska.
4. On or about May 25, the local newspaper of the candidate will be sent a news release, indicating that the individual has received the scholarship.
5. A special effort should be made to invite the candidate to an Association meeting or banquet, to make a formal presentation to the winner.
6. Each year, the Association will continue to solicit funds for the Scholarship Fund. It may be possible to hold special events at the Summer Outing to provide for fun activities which will generate income for the fund.
CRITERIA FOR RECIPIENT OF SCHOLARSHIP
1. The student applying for the scholarship must be at least one of the following:
A. Direct relative of an owner of a recycling yard (who is a direct member of the Automotive Recycling Industry of Nebraska) to be inclusive of son, daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, wife or husband of the owner or the owner (him or herself). It shall not include the members brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, nieces or nephews, unless they are employed in the business (see #B.).
B. An employee of the owner of a recycling yard. The owner must be a direct member of the Automotive Recycling Industry of Nebraska. The employee must be employed at the recycling yard, and not at other enterprises owned by the recycling yard. The recipient may also be a son or daughter of an employee of the member.
C. The applicant must be a graduate of high school, or have passed a high school equivalency examination indicating the completion of high school.
D. The applicant need not be a resident of Nebraska. However, the yard to which
they are related must be a direct member of the Automotive Recycling Industry of Nebraska. The scholarship will be issued on a check payable to the institution chosen by the recipient.
2. The scholarship will be awarded based on the applicant attending one of the following institutions:
A. An accredited university.
B. An accredited state college.
C. An accredited community college.
D. An accredited business or liberal arts school.
E. Correspondence courses, mini-workshops or courses will not qualify for the scholarship
3. The scholarship will be awarded based on the following criteria and points (1 being lowest score, 10 being highest score):
| A. |
1-10 |
Academic Excellence |
Based on cumulative grade point averages in high school or higher education
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| B. |
1-10 |
Community Service |
Based on individual's participation in local, regional and state activities to include such service as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H, civic and church organizations, community service clubs and the like.
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| C. |
1-10 |
Financial Need |
Based on demonstration of need, how much of the education must be self-funded or though student loans
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| D. |
1-10 |
Career Objectives |
The Committee will review career objectives of the applicant.
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