– Dollars For Scholars, Local Distribution

Bismarck (CSi) – Gayle Nelson and Tena Lawrence of the Jamestown Dollars for Scholars attended the sixth annual North Dakota Dollars for Scholars Conference held in Bismarck on Saturday, November 2, 2013.

Chapter representatives learned about volunteer recruitment and fund raising. For attending the conference, the Chapter will receive a $1,000 scholarship donation from Bank of North Dakota (BND).

North Dakota Dollars for Scholars has 80 community chapters in the state. Bank of North Dakota provides a State Director and operational support for local chapters. Since the first chapter was established in Grand Forks in 1962, Dollars for Scholars chapters in North Dakota have raised over $27 million and helped over 22,500 students.

This year, the Jamestown chapter plans to distribute $17,500 to local high school students and recent graduates attending college. Events such as Blue Jay football “Touchdown Sponsors” in addition to chapter memberships increase the funds available for the students.

Individuals and families may donate directly to the local chapter. You may do so by submitting payment to Jamestown Dollars for Scholars, PO Box 269, Jamestown ND 58402 or by contacting any board member.

Members of the Jamestown Board are:

Larry Ukestad, President

Dave Falk, Vice President

Casey Stoudt, Secretary/Treasurer

Chuck Axtman

Ken Dalsted

Casey Henderson

Tena Lawrence

Pat Nygaard

Bob Richardson

Donna Schmitz

Dave Smette