Fannie Dixon Welch Scholarship
The following letter was sent to each club on 2/23/10:
We are again soliciting from you and your clubs, monetary contributions for our FANNIE DIXON WELCH SCHOLARSHIP FUND. The process is in place and the Political Science Department of the University of Connecticut has been contacted seeking candidates for this award.
This $500.00 cash award is granted annually to a junior or senior female student who, while enrolled at the University of Connecticut and majoring in Political Science and/or International Relations, excels in her studies. This award is made on the basis of character, citizenship and promise of leadership in the field of government. Recipient must be a registered Democrat whose permanent home, at the time the scholarship is presented, is in the State of Connecticut.
At our May 2009 State Convention held in Cromwell, this award was made to AMANDA L. PLOCH, of Cheshire, Connecticut.
The following are but a few of Amanda’s many accomplishments:
- A grade point average of 3.99 (out of 4.0)
- Graduated in the Honors Program with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
- Graduated with Honors in Human Rights
- Recipient of the Sophomore Honors Certificate
- Dean’s List
- 2008 Study Abroad Program, Cape Town, Africa
- Recipient of the Harry S. Truman Scholarship
- Spirer/Ducket Student Humanitarian Achievement Award
- Received the Matthew B. Schechter Scholarship, based on her Human Rights project
- On a proposed Academic Challenge project, received the University Scholar designation
- Church Women United granted her their Human Rights Award
- The Babbidge Scholar Awardonorsd was received for maintaining during 2006 and 2007, a 4.0 GPA in consecutive semesters.
- For attaining 3.7+ GPA in consecutive semesters, received the New England Scholar Award
- Upon graduating from Cheshire High School she received the Nutmeg Scholarship (tuition, room and board, while attending the University of Connecticut.
Amanda was also a member of the following organizations: Phi Beta Kappa; Phi Kappa Phi; Phi Sigma Alpha; Alpha Lambda Delta
Addressing hunger and homelessness, she volunteered with ConnPIRG
Volunteered with a Bible Study group at a nearby prison.
When summer rolled around, she volunteered as Camp Director in church youth groups to complete home repair projects in impoverished communities. During the 2009 summer she was going to Texas to work at a non-profit organization that provides food and other support for families in need. Oh yes, in her spare time she enjoys dancing!
When granting this award, we recall the life of FANNIE DIXON WELCH and the time, so very long ago, when the suffragettes paved the way for our organization. We seek in our recipients those very same attributes we so admire in our founder and first President. Candidates have not only to excel in their studies, but we are looking for the leaders of tomorrow for, as we all know, tomorrow is here and now.
After a quick review of the award files, it is interesting to note that the prestigious Harry S. Truman award, received by Amanda, was also received by our 1995 recipient Florence Shiels from Manchester.
Since inception this fund has been maintained only through the generous donations from clubs and individuals. Your club maybe suffering from attrition or is not as active as it once was. Please consider your annual donation as an investment in our political and social future. If you and your club have never donated, please consider doing so now. Likewise, if you have faithfully donated, THANKS! Could you also consider a slight increase? Just asking! Your checks (any amount is greatly appreciated) should be made out to;
FANNIE DIXON WELCH SCHOLARSHIP FUND
and mailed to: Ana D. Gould, Chair FANNIE DIXON WELCH SCHOLARSHIP
32 Rustic Lane, East Hartford, CT 06118
It is my fervent desire that you give this request thoughtful consideration so that we may continue this fine tradition.
Ana D. Gould
Tel. 860-568-0190 E-Mail: gouldsinct@comcast.net
