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 THE ELDERHOSTEL GRANT

Now be awarded your tuition up to $500.00 for the Elderhostel class of your choice. How? Read on.

The Elderhostel Personal Growth Grant was established at the Spring 1992 Workshop in Casper. It was the idea of President Glenda Reynolds. Dona Gates made the initial contribution. Monies for the grant are contributed by Society chapters as their thank you to the State President for her visit or by members wishing to contribute.

How to Contact Elderhostel

On-line: www.elderhostel.org or phone:1.877.426.8056

Or by mail:Elderhostel, Inc. 11 Avenue de Lafayette, Boston, MA 02111-1746

To apply for our grant

The applicant must have been an active member for at least five years and be 55 years of age or older.

The completed application must be received at one of the following times: July 30th for fall; December 30 th for spring; March 30th for summer.

To apply, submit the information requested below to Personal Growth Chairman, Sandy Francis, francis@trib.com,or obtain a form from her or your chapter president.

Applications must include the following:
Name
Telephone number
Address
Chapter
Initiation date
Proposed use of the Hostelship which includes the place of study and the type of program
Reference from Chapter President
A recent photograph
Applicant's signature
Chapter President's signature

 

Upon completion of the program write a brief (one page) summary of the Elderhostel experience and include one or more photos to share at a state convention display. You may be asked to do a convention workshop about your experience.

October 2003