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Scholarships available...

Florida School of Addictions Studies

July 20 - 24, 2008

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

The Annual Ray Hellier Memorial Scholarship

Sponsored by the Hellier Family &

Corporate Care Works

Provides Fully Paid Tuition plus a stipend of over

$200.00 to help with Travel, Lodging & Food.

2008 FSAS SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

DATES: Sunday, July 20 through Thursday, July 24, 2008

LOCATION: University of North Florida, Jacksonville, Florida

The Florida School of Addictions Studies is pleased to announce that a limited number of scholarships are again available for students who demonstrate financial need and meet the criteria specified by the various agencies who donate scholarship funds. Scholarships include full tuition, breakfast & lunch Monday through Wednesday, and breakfast Thursday, as well as Tuesday evening’s dinner and special activities. Scholarships DO NOT INCLUDE the cost of dorm or hotel rooms for the four days.

Although some changes may occur, the planned course offerings include:

Sunday Workshops

Plenary Sessions

Sunday, July 20, 7:00 p.m.
Monday, July 21, 8:00 a.m.
Tuesday, July 22, 8:00 a.m.
Wednesday, July 23, 8:00 a.m.
Thursday, July 24, 8:00 a.m.

Full courses (20-Hours Each): Monday through Thursday

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Mini-Courses (10-Hours Each): Monday & Tuesday

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Mini-Courses (10-Hours Each): Wednesday & Thursday

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Please visit this website regularly for updates on final course offerings and CEU credit information. This information will also be published in the FSAS 2008 Brochure & Newsletters.

SCHOLARSHIP DONORS and CRITERIA:

Florida School of Addictions Studies Membership Committee-to persons working in the substance abuse field through membership dues and donations--Sid Archer Memorial Scholarship, Bill Snyder Memorial Scholarship, Mitzie May Memorial Scholarship, Martha Johnson Memorial Scholarship, Don Godwin Memorial Scholarship, Noreen O’Shaughnessy Bryant Memorial Scholarship, Membership drawing winners.

Florida Association of DUI Programs-to persons working in DUI programs-the Justice James C. Adkins, Jr. Memorial Scholarship.

EAPA Big Bend Chapter, Tallahassee, Florida – for those preparing to or working in the EAP field.

EAP-Florida (formerly, Florida Occupational Program Committee [FOPC], Indialantic, Florida - for Employee Assistance Professionals or persons preparing to enter the EAP field. These include: the Pat Tigue Memorial and the Jim Hill Memorial Scholarships.

EAP Group, Inc., Winter Park, Florida – for those preparing to or working in the EAP field.

Department of Children & Families: to persons working in the substance abuse field. These include one for the Professional of the Year.

Tommy Seagraves, Sheriff, Nassau County: Underwrites-Designated scholarships provided to persons working in the substance abuse field in Nassau County.

Northeast Florida Safety Council, Inc.-to volunteers and/or persons working in the substance abuse field.

Ray Hellier Memorial Scholarship provided by Corporate Care Works

Michael Diaz Memorial Scholarship-provided by Phil Diaz

Stuart-Marchman Scholarship provided by Stuart Marchman Center, Inc.

River Region Human Services, Inc.- to volunteers and/or persons working in the substance abuse field

Operation PAR, Inc. designated scholarships:
(1) Dr. Lou Salerno Memorial Scholarships; &
(2) Arnold Andrews Memorial Scholarships

Other Scholarships: Other scholarships are provided by the FSAS itself and from other donors solicited by FSAS board members.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: MAY 2, 2008
Mail Applications to:
Florida School of Addictions Studies, Scholarship Chairperson
1725 Art Museum Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32207

Registrar Contact
Telephone: 1-888-933-FSAS
E-Mail: fsas@nefsc.org
Web Site: www.fsas.org

Read what Former Scholarship Recipients Have to Say

Click for printable Scholarship Application Form

Click for August 2008 Special Edition of "A Letter of Substance"

About the
2008 PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR AWARD

27^thAnnual Florida School of Addictions Studies

July 20 through July 24, 2008, University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Since 1983, the Florida School of Addictions Studies, Inc., has annually recognized an outstanding professional in the field of substance abuse treatment and/or prevention. This effort is to promulgate a feeling that the student body is very important to the leaders, supporters, and sponsors of the School. Nominations for this prestigious award are encouraged from any and all interested parties, including the FSAS Board or Directors and the FSAS Membership Committee; however, current/former members of the FSAS Board of Directors are not eligible for this award.

Former award recipients are: Jean Mosier ’83, Jerry Kinzler ‘84, Ruther Carter ‘85, Pam Petersen ‘86, Agnes Furey ‘87, Brenda Dillon ‘88, Jay Schrader ‘89, Ray Roberts ‘90, Ann Biddy ‘91, Elizabeth Broughton ‘93, George Dewiliby ‘94, George Myers ‘95, Rene’ Plummer ‘96, Susan Bridges-Tomkins ‘97, Jonathan Lofgren ‘98, Ronda Kay Zucco ‘99, Kay Doughty ‘00, Clarissa Hersey ‘01, Jerry Wilson ‘02, Emilie Lewis ‘03, Nancy Greenwald ’04, Sally Strong ’05, James Bowden ’06, and Richard Sell ‘07.

AWARD INCLUDES:

· $500 cash award

· Complimentary registration to the July 20-24, 2008 FSAS

· Recognition in the FSAS Newsletter and at the School

· Plaque proclaiming their achievement

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

· A person who has worked in the addictions field for a minimum of five (5) years

· For those professionals working in the trenches who provides direct services to consumers and have consistently contributed to the field of substance abuse, having distinguished his/her self beyond the requirements of their position and demonstrated excellence in the field.

· Available to attend the 2008 School July 20 through July 24, 2008

· Current/former members of the FSAS Board of Directors are not eligible for this award

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED:

· Complete Nomination form and nominator’s letter setting forth justification for the nominee’s selection as Professional of the Year

· Current Resume of the person being nominated for Professional of the Year

· Two (2) letters of recommendation from nominee’s colleagues, peers, supervisors, clients, or informed others who can attest to nominee’s achievements.

Completed nomination form, nominator’s letter and 2 letters of recommendation should be sent to the Chair of the Scholarship and Awards Committee at:

FSAS Scholarship Chair
1725 Art Museum Drive

Jacksonville, FL 32207

Telephone: 1-888-933-FSAS

E-Mail: fsas@nefsc.org

Web Site: www.fsas.org

DEADLINE: Nomination form, nominator’s letter, resume & 2 letters of recommendation must be received no later than the close of business, Tuesday, November 6, 2007.

NOTE: Winner must furnish a 5-inch by 7-inch or larger photograph suitable for reproduction. The recipient shall bear the expense of transportation, lodging, and any meals not furnished at the school.

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The CHUCK RABAUT

EAP Florida Scholarship

APPLY NOW:

Annual Conference:

April 16 - 18, 2008

The Chuck Rabaut EAP Florida Scholarship was established in 2003 at the direction of the Board of Directors. It shall exist in perpetuity to provide assistance to members of EAP Florida and other potential EA practitioners.

It is the mission of EAP Florida to support the Employee Assistance EA (EA) profession, including the certification of EA professionals (CEAP) and other activities in Florida that enhance the EA profession and the skills of those who work in it.

In seeking to fulfill this mission, and in recognition of one of our founders, Chuck Rabaut, and his tireless efforts in this regard, the scholarship shall fund the cost of the annual conference fees, one night's accommodations and an annual membership. It shall be awarded annually, and the number of scholarships to be awarded each year is at the discretion of the Board.

Criteria for consideration of this scholarship shall include:

1. Stated need,

2. Letter of request,

3. Letter of reference from a professional in the EA field.

EAP Florida Board members cannot apply for the scholarship, nor can they submit letters of reference for others' applications, during their term in office.

Application is to be made in writing to the Board, and submitted to the President prior to the first quarter meeting for that calendar year's award. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure timely submission of the application. The scholarship shall be awarded by a majority vote of the Board members present at the first quarter meeting.

APPLY NOW:

Annual Conference

April 16th. - 18th., 2008

This will be at our usual Indialantic Beach location.

Doubletree Guest Suites

(formerly Quality Suites)

1665 Highway A1A

Indialantic, Florida 32903

1-800-876-4222

12 + PDHs/CEUs will be approved for this training:

Target Audience: you!

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