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The Warford Foundation was nominated for a Shorty Award.

A Shorty Award Honors the best Producers of Short & Real Time Content. If you are on Twitter please vote for The Warford Foundation  @thewarford for a Shorty Award in #Charity

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We appreciate your support in recognizing our continued efforts to be a voice to expand the opportunities of single mothers and military widow families by increasing self sufficiency through scholastic growth and achievement. 
 

 

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Nominations run through January 31, 2011.

Financial Assistance Nursing School

The Warford Foundation "Project Impact Scholars Program is looking for single mothers and military widows currently enrolled in a 2yr nursing program to provide financial assistance for incidentals associated with going to school i.e. gas money, babysitting costs.

Qualifying Criteria for Project Impact Scholars

*Single mothers and military widows qualify for the program

*Qualifying candidates will possess at minimum a high school diploma or GED

*Qualifying candidates must possess a 3.0 GPA or higher

*Qualifying candidates will have a household income of no more the $40,000 (criteria for DC metro area other areas may increase or decrease depending on cost of living

For additional information and how to apply please visit The Warford Foundation Project Impact Scholars Program.

http://campaignfornursing.com/2010ProgresssReport.pdf

The Warford Foundation 2011 Events

The Warford Foundation 2011 Events

The Warford Foundation
Second Annual Black-tie Benefit Gala
Hosted by Mr. Leroy Jones
Saturday, June 4, 2011
6pm to 10pm
The Club at Andrews
Andrews Air Force Base, Clinton, Maryland

The Warford Foundation
Second Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Shotgun start 1400
Awards Banquet to follow
Andrews Air Force Base East Golf Course
Clinton, Maryland

Proceeds for both events will go toward The Warford Foundation Project Impact Scholars Program to assist with providing financial assistance to single mothers and military widows pursuing a degree (associates or bachelors) in Nursing. Our goal is to provide 10 financial assistance awards in the amount of $500.00 for the 2011-2012 school year.

The Warford Foundation
Project Impact Scholars Program

"The Warford Foundation has a mission to expand the opportunities of single mother and military widow families by increasing self sufficiency through scholastic growth and achievement"

Eligibility requirements:
1. Currently enrolled in an accredited L.P.N. or R.N. nursing program.
2. Proof of single parent status (birth certificate, school records, etc).
3. Annual income less than $40,000 (previous year's tax return and current paycheck stub).
4. Maintain a 3.0 grade point average or higher.
5. Participation in The Warford Foundation community services activities (1 per semester of award).

Application process:
1. Submit online application
2. Submit a 250-350 words essay. How will achieving your nursing education impact your life and your child/children?
3. Telephone interview with a foundation member after receipt of necessary documentation.

Application deadline:
November 15 for spring semester award
May 15 for fall semester award

For additional information please send an email to: info@thewarfordfoundation.org

Senate resolution brings recognition to Gold Star Wives

Senate resolution brings recognition to Gold Star Wives

Army News Service
2010-12-15

WASHINGTON (Dec. 7, 2010) -- For the first time, America officially recognizes the contributions and dedication of military widows with ''Gold Star Wives Day.''

A Senate resolution designates Dec. 18, 2010, as a day to honor and recognize the contributions of the members of the Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.

The group, with about 10,000 members, provides service, support and friendship to the widows and widowers of military personnel who died on active duty or as the result of a service-connected cause.

"This is the first year we've had a Gold Star Wives day. It's something that our government relations committee has been working on," said Kit Frazer, president, Gold Star Wives of America Inc. "It's national recognition for the organization, which is wonderful. It's something very special to us."

Frazer's husband was an Army helicopter pilot and was killed in Thailand during the Vietnam War. She said the organization represents military widows from every war since World War II.

Vivianne Wersel serves as the chairman of the Gold Star Wives government relations committee. Her husband, Marine Lt. Col. Rich Wersel, died Feb 4, 2005.

She said she hopes the observation brings awareness to the efforts of the Gold Star Wives.

"Part of it is public awareness, that the organization does exist and has existed since 1945, and the only time when we are really in the eye of the public is when we are on (Capitol Hill)," she said.

One of the issues Wersel said the Gold Star Wives would like to bring attention to is how widows receive benefits after the deaths of their husbands -- in particular, how dependency and indemnity compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs affects a survivor's payments from the Survivors Benefit Plan.

Wersel said some are confused by what the organization is working for when they ask that the rules governing benefits be changed. She said it helps to understand that a military wife often gives up a chance to earn her own retirement benefits when she agrees to move with their husband's military career.

"When you are a spouse and you have to move ten times to ten states in ten years you don't get your own retirement," she said. "Your retirement is a team retirement."

She said one of the things Gold Star Wives of America, Inc., works for is to bring attention to that issues, and she hopes the observation on Dec. 18 will bring attention to that effort.

Black Tie Etiquette for Ladies

Black Tie Etiquette for Ladies
By Beth Cone, eHow Contributor
updated: May 7, 2010

Formal events may specify a black-tie dress code on an invitation. Events such as charity balls, weddings, galas, college dances, or even proms may require black-tie attire. For men, a tuxedo fits the bill. For women, more choices abound. However, the traditional etiquette of black-tie attire for women does have certain parameters.

Dress Length
1. Per tradition, black-tie attire for women is a floor-length evening gown. For slightly less formal affairs such as a summer event or cocktail party, a shorter cocktail dress may be acceptable. Etiquette expert Emily Post recommends a formal gown or a shorter variation. In her book "New Manners for New Times," Letitia Baldrige suggests a "floor-length, short, or three-quarter-length evening gown."

Shoes and Purse
2. Black-tie rules for women also extend to one's choice of shoes and purse. Per traditional protocol, a woman's shoe choice should be an evening sandal or peau de soie pump. A woman should carry an evening bag in material such as peau de soie, satin, silk, velvet or brocade rather than a daytime purse.

Jewelry
3. A woman's jewelry choices should also reflect the formality of a black-tie affair. Diamonds or pearls are an acceptable choice. A simple or chandelier earring, a more formal bracelet or necklace is also appropriate.

Considerations
4. Depending on the formality of the occasion, a woman's wardrobe choices may vary. During summer months or for a black-tie evening on a cruise, either a long gown or a shorter, formal cocktail dress may be acceptable. One's accessories should remain formal, in keeping with the formality of the occasion.

Black Tie Optional
5. When an invitation dictates "black tie optional," a woman's choices may include formal separates as well as an evening gown or cocktail dress. Formal separates may include a dinner suit or full-length evening skirt with a dressy blouse.

Creative Black Tie
6. When an invitation calls for "creative black tie," a woman may wear either a full-length gown, shorter cocktail dress or separates. When accessorizing, she may add a dramatic piece such as a colorful shawl or jewelry.

Gloves
7. The protocol for traditional black-tie attire for women may include over-the-elbow white or black satin gloves. Per etiquette rules, a woman should remove her right glove before entering a receiving line so she may shake hands

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