Thomsen-Baker-Telfer STEM Scholarship
Celebratory Luncheon
Friday February 24th, we had a celebratory luncheon for AAUW WHC members. The purpose of the event was to acknowledge and honor the persons who set up the Thomsen-Baker-Telfer Scholarship Fund (formerly Baker-Telfer Scholarship Fund): Arlene Baker, Carol Telfer (deceased), Marietta Hostak, Mary Dodson, Dana Cutts, Diana Guarniere, Patricia Dach, Gwen Robberson (deceased), Eric Anderson (deceased), Susan Thompson, and Pat and Leon Thomsen. We appreciate their dedication to the college education of young women from Houston ISD, Alief ISD, and Spring Branch ISD. This celebration was totally underwritten by: Friends of AAUW Funds and Friends of Thomsen-Baker-Telfer Scholarship Fund.
The luncheon took place at SBISD’s Altharetta Yeargin Art Museum, 901 Yorkchester Dr. There were 43 people present. Each table was elegantly set with china provided by each table host and the stemware used for drinks was donated by Susan Dutton. We had a wonderful fresh salad with grilled chicken and a delicious cookie prepared by Belong Kitchen who employs adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Their Grab and Go Kitchen is located at 9655 Katy Freeway, Village Towers Plaza, Suite 3105. If you find yourself in the area or tend to like buying prepared meals, you might want to support this business. They post the weekly menu online. (https://www.belongkitchenhtx.org)
 Mary Dodson, Dana Cutts, Diana Guarniere, Marietta Hostak, Pat Dach and Susan Thompson Arlene Baker was not able to attend. |
Carolyn Morris gave a thorough description of the history of the scholarship as well as a financial report and Sharon Jorgensen outlined the scholarship application and selection process and answered questions. Thanks to Dallas Morris and Gene Stoffel for providing parking attendant services. And a huge thank you to Carolyn Morris for planning and organizing the luncheon! After lunch we enjoyed looking through the various art exhibits.
AAUW members have been asking how to make a donation in honor or memory of a loved one. The generosity of our membership supports this scholarship. Donors will receive a letter that states that their donation is tax deductible. The person you are honoring (or the person handling the estate of your deceased honoree) will also receive notice of your gift. Checks should be made out to Thomsen-Baker-Telfer Scholarship Fund and given or mailed to Carolyn Morris, 11159 Riverview Way, Houston, TX 77042. We also accept electronic payments using Zelle. Zelle is available through most major bank apps under transfers and incurs no additional fees to the donor or the scholarship fund. To use Zelle, enter the following email address (using the exact spelling and spacing): thomsenbakertelferscholarship@gmail.com
You may enter Carolyn Morris as the name and there is an opportunity for you to type the name and reason for your donation.
April 14th is the deadline for our scholarship application. If you want to share the link with applicants, use: https://westharriscounty-tx.aauw.net/about/scholarships/
The Thomsen-Baker-Telfer Scholarship Board appreciates your support!
The application for the Thomsen-Baker-Telfer Scholarship went live on our website on February 1st this year. Applicants have until April 14th to apply for this $3,000 scholarship. The committee has sent e-mails to the College Readiness Counselors in Alief ISD, HISD, and SBISD.
If you want to share the link with possible applicants, use: https://westharriscounty-tx.aauw.net/about/scholarships/
Our selection committee is eager to begin the difficult work of evaluating applications in order to offer this scholarship to one deserving college-bound woman from each of the school districts listed above. It is a hard task, but the reward is great for all of us. Reading these amazing resumes and essays gives us all hope for the future as we get to know these young scholars!
The Thomsen-Baker-Telfer Scholarship Board