{"id":427,"date":"2013-05-03T13:24:09","date_gmt":"2013-05-03T13:24:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.highlandscouncilpta.org\/?p=427"},"modified":"2013-08-01T20:23:20","modified_gmt":"2013-08-01T20:23:20","slug":"may-1-2013-newsletter-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/highlandscouncilpta.org\/?p=427","title":{"rendered":"The Highlands Newsletter May 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=UTF-8\" \/><\/p>\n<p><center><\/center>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"text-align: left; border: 1px solid #000;\" width=\"600\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"><!--CLOUDS AND TAGLINE--><\/p>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: #ffffff; text-align: right; border-bottom: 2px solid #FFFFFF; padding-right: 20px;\" valign=\"middle\" bgcolor=\"#4b9de2\" height=\"25\">May 1, 2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!--TAN BOX TOP SHADOW--><\/p>\n<tr>\n<td bgcolor=\"#e4d7b9\" height=\"7\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!--TAN BOX CONTENT--><\/p>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"font-size: 12px; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; border-bottom: 1px solid #FFFFFF; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px; padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px;\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#e4d7b9\">\n<div style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; color: #262626; padding-bottom: 20px;\"><strong><\/strong>The Highlands Newsletter<a href=\"http:\/\/www.highlandscouncilpta.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/HC-PTA-Logo1-001.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-399\" alt=\"HC PTA Logo1-001\" src=\"http:\/\/www.highlandscouncilpta.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/HC-PTA-Logo1-001-300x94.jpg\" width=\"210\" height=\"66\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong><em><a name=\"top\"><\/a>News and Announcements&#8230;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 5px;\">\u00c2\u00a0<\/span>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\u00c2\u00a0<a href=\"#Congratulations\">Newly Elected Officers for Highlands Council.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\u00c2\u00a0<a href=\"#Every\">Every PTA Unit Must Elect Their Officers Now<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px; line-height: 19px;\">\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"font-size: 12px; line-height: 19px;\" href=\"#Convention\">California State Convention.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\u00c2\u00a0<a href=\"#Tenth\">Tenth District Music Scholarship Recipient<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\u00c2\u00a0<a href=\"#Start\">Start Your Membership Campaign Now.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\u00c2\u00a0<a href=\"#Highlands\">Highlands Council Meeting and Installation of Officers.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\u00c2\u00a0<a href=\"#Transition\">Transition of Officers.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2\u00c2\u00a0<a href=\"#Important\">Important:Volunteer Hours Are Due.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 <a href=\"#Save\">Save the Date: Tenth District Annual Awards Luncheon.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 <a href=\"#Big\">Big Sunday Volunteer Event at Ramon C. Cortines School of VAPA.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 <a href=\"#100\">100 Camp Scholarships Available This Summer.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><!--TAN BOX BOTTOM SHADOW--><\/p>\n<tr>\n<td bgcolor=\"FFFFFF\" height=\"7\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><!--BODY--><\/p>\n<table width=\"600\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr><!--LEFT COLUMN--><\/p>\n<td style=\"padding: 20px; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"345\"><a style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\" name=\"Congratulations\"><\/a><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #008000; text-decoration: underline;\">Congratulations to Our Newly Elected Officers<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">The following members have been elected to the Highlands Council Executive Board 2013-2014:<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">President &#8211; Jonna Harris, Toland Way<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12px;\"> Vice President for Programs &#8211; Anvi Kevany, Mt. Washington<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12px;\"> Vice President for Membership &#8211; Ted Henderson, Eagle Rock Jr.\/Sr. High School<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12px;\"> Treasurer &#8211; Cindy Wong, Franklin High School<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12px;\"> Secretary &#8211; Mimi Austria, Mt. Washington<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12px;\"> Auditor &#8211; Scott Folsom, Mt. Washington<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12px;\"> Historian &#8211; Gwendolyn Landry, Fairfax High School<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Congratulations to everyone and thank you for your leadership and dedication!<\/span><a href=\"#top\">Back To Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\" \/>\n<p style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #008000; text-decoration: underline;\"><a name=\"Every\"><\/a> Every Unit PTA Should Have Had Their Election of Officers!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\">If your unit has not done so, you must schedule an Association Meeting in order for your members to elect the officers for the program year 2013-2014. \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Your PTA unit must elect officers as outlined by your bylaws. The State of California requires each 501(c)(3) organization to have a minimum of three officers: \u00c2\u00a0President, Secretary and Treasurer, in order to comply with the letters of incorporation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\">Once your officers have been elected, a Roster of Offices and Chairmen must be completed and turned in. \u00c2\u00a0To complete the form online, click on the link.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\">If you need assistance, please contact the Highlands Council as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Back To Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\" \/>\n<p style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #008000; text-decoration: underline;\"><a name=\"Convention\"><\/a>California State Convention<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\"><strong>IMAGINE what we can do together for children!<\/strong><br \/>\nAttending 2013 California State PTA Annual Convention is an investment in the future of your children, your school and your community.\u00c2\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartreg.com\/webreg\/CAPTA13\/\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\">At the Convention:<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\"><strong>Mt. Washington and Solano Avenue<\/strong> will be attending the convention to represent their unit and the Highlands Council.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\"><strong>Sofia Golino, Mt. Washington<\/strong> and Tenth District PTSA Reflections Photography winner, will have her entry exhibited at the State Convention.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\"><strong>Mt. Washington<\/strong> will be recognized for celebrating their 70th year as a PTA.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\">Lucky 13:\u00c2\u00a0California State PTA has challenged PTA units across the state to grow membership by meeting the\u00c2\u00a0<b>Lucky 13 in 2013<\/b>\u00c2\u00a0membership challenge. For every 13 members you sign up over last year\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s total, your PTA will be entered to win the ultimate Lucky 13 in 2013 gift basket, filled to the brim with gifts and donations from sponsors, vendors and PTA-partner businesses. Plus,\u00c2\u00a0Two lucky PTAs, one from Southern California and another from Northern California, will also receive a cash prize of $1,313 each to help support PTA programs and services at their schools. \u00c2\u00a0The following units have qualified for the Lucky 13 drawings:<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\">Name of School \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 Number of Drawings<\/p>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Arroyo Seco MSM \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a02<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Delevan Drive ES \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 3<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Glenfeliz ES \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 3<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Los Feliz Charter \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a02<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Micheltorena Street \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a03<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Mt. Washington ES \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a03<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Solano Avenue ES \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 2<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\"><strong>Presenting\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\">\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.capta.org\/sections\/convention-2013\/images\/spot-kareem.png\" width=\"68\" height=\"103\" \/>Motivating and inspiring\u00c2\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.capta.org\/sections\/convention-2013\/keynote-speakers.cfm\">keynote speakers<\/a>\u00c2\u00a0such as NBA all-time leading scorer,\u00c2\u00a0<em>New York Times<\/em>\u00c2\u00a0best-selling author and STEM ambassador Kareem Abdul Jabbar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\">And if you have limited time, check out\u00c2\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.capta.org\/sections\/convention-2013\/xtream.cfm\">X-TrEAM Saturday Training<\/a>\u00c2\u00a0options and one-day registration packages on Saturday, May 4 just for you!<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\"><a style=\"font-size: 11px; line-height: 19px;\" href=\"#top\">Back To Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\" \/>\n<p style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a name=\"Tenth\"><\/a><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Tenth District Music Scholarship Recipient-Julian Armenta, Franklin High School<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\"><strong>Julian Armenta<\/strong>, tuba player, from Franklin High School, has been awarded a $200 music scholarship to pay for private lessons. \u00c2\u00a0Julian is one of six students from the Highlands Council area to audition for the scholarships. \u00c2\u00a0In addition, the following students were recognized for their performance:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px; line-height: 12px;\"><strong>Michael Gonzalez<\/strong>, Flute, Franklin High School for Outstanding Performance<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Jose Gonzalez<\/strong>, Tuba, Franklin High School for Outstanding Performance<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lorena Guzman<\/strong>, Trombone, Franklin High School for Outstanding Performance<\/li>\n<li><strong>Katie Cahill<\/strong>, Piano, Eagle Rock Jr.\/Sr. High School for Honorable Mention<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Back To Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\" \/>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #008000; text-decoration: underline;\"><a name=\"Start\"><\/a>Start Your Membership Campaign Now by Ted Henderson, Vice President for Membership.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Units should start planning now to get going at the start of next year. At a minimum, find out what was done at your<span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">\u00c2\u00a0unit last year. In addition, units must collect the dues amount as stipulated on the bylaws. \u00c2\u00a0Also plan ahead if you want <span style=\"font-size: small;\">to send something out in the summer mailing. It is more economical if your school allows PTA materials to be included with their own mailing. \u00c2\u00a0Otherwise, make sure that a line item budget is included for postage. For questions, please contact Ted Henderson at membership@highlandscouncilpta.org, or go to <a href=\"www.highlandscouncilpta.org\" target=\"_blank\">highlandscouncilpta.org<\/a> for more ideas and suggestions.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Back To Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\" \/>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #008000; text-decoration: underline;\"><a name=\"Highlands\"><\/a>Highlands Council Meeting and Installation of Officers.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The next Highlands Council meeting will be on May 17, 2013, at 10 am, Toland Way Parent Center. \u00c2\u00a0Please plan to attend the meeting, or send a representative. \u00c2\u00a0The council meetings provide important information, resources and networking, in order for PTA leaders to run their organization smoothly, and stay in compliance with state and federal requirements.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Back To Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\" \/>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #008000; text-decoration: underline;\"><a name=\"Transition\"><\/a>Transition of Officers<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The smooth transition of outgoing and incoming board members and officers is of vital importance and can\u00c2\u00a0determine your PTA\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s leadership success for years to come. The transition process is the responsibility of both\u00c2\u00a0incoming and outgoing officers and board members. It gives closure to those leaving their positions and allows\u00c2\u00a0those coming in to be properly prepared.<\/p>\n<p>A good process of transition provides an opportunity for outgoing members to evaluate their work and efforts\u00c2\u00a0while giving suggestions to new board members on what they wish they had done differently.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.highlandscouncilpta.org\/?cat=9\" target=\"_blank\">Read more<\/a> to learn how to facilitate a smooth transition of officers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Back To Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\" \/>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #008000; text-decoration: underline;\"><a name=\"Important\"><\/a>Important: Your Unit&#8217;s Volunteer Hours Are Due.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Every unit must complete and submit the Unit Annual Historian Report to Highlands Council by May 17, 2013. \u00c2\u00a0The report includes the total number of volunteer hours accumulated throughout the program year, and the activities and programs that the unit PTA provided or engaged in. \u00c2\u00a0The Historian, or someone designated by the president must complete, but the president has the ultimate responsiblity to make sure that the report is completed and submitted on a timely manner.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.highlandscouncilpta.org\/?page_id=326\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Back To Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\" \/>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #008000; text-decoration: underline;\"><a name=\"Save\"><\/a>Save the Date<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Tenth District PTSA Annual Awards Luncheon<\/strong> will be on Thursday, May 16, 2013, at Monterey Hill Restaurant, from 10 am to 1 pm. \u00c2\u00a0The program will include the installation of officers for 2013-2015, special speakers, and awards recognition. \u00c2\u00a0To RSVP, contact Elaine Black at 213-745-7114. If funds are available, this is an allowable expense for your PTA unit.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Back To Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\" \/>\n<p><a name=\"Big\"><\/a><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #008000; text-decoration: underline;\">BIG\u00c2\u00a0SUNDAY\u00c2\u00a0AT RAMON C. CORTINES SCHOOL OF\u00c2\u00a0VAPA<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>On\u00c2\u00a0Saturday, May 4th, 2013 9am &#8211; 2pm<\/p>\n<p>Ramon C.\u00c2\u00a0Cortines School of\u00c2\u00a0Visual and Performing Arts, 450 N. Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012<\/p>\n<p>FEATURING \u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 2nd Annual Solar Concert \u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Free Store \u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Arts and Crafts Fair \u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Campus Beautification \u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Eco Fair \u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Gardening \u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Book Fair<br \/>\nWWW.BIGSUNDAY.ORG &#8211; PROJECT #11<br \/>\nALL AGES EVENT; \u00c2\u00a0VOLUNTEERS NEEDED;\u00c2\u00a0DONATIONS NEEDED:\u00c2\u00a0Gently Used Clothing and items,\u00c2\u00a0Gently Used Books,\u00c2\u00a0Toiletries,\u00c2\u00a0Diapers<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Back To Top<\/a><\/p>\n<hr style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\" \/>\n<p><em id=\"__mceDel\"><em id=\"__mceDel\"><em id=\"__mceDel\"><em id=\"__mceDel\"><em id=\"__mceDel\"><em id=\"__mceDel\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #008000;\"><a name=\"100\"><\/a>100 Camp Scholarships are Available this Summer.<\/span><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\"><b>Performing Arts Workshops<\/b>, VOTED 2010\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s BEST SUMMER CAMP in LA PARENT MAGAZINE, is pleased to announce that through a generous donation, twenty scholarships at each of our Summer Camp locations are now available.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\">These special scholarships have been made available for us to give as a matching fund.\u00c2\u00a0 Our donor, whose wish is to help local children experience the arts this summer, will sponsor half the tuition for up to 20 children at each camp site.\u00c2\u00a0 Each matching scholarship provides $250 dollars of the tuition for MUSICAL THEATER CAMP when the parent matches the remaining $250.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\">It is our donor\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s request that the scholarships have no conditions or prerequisites.\u00c2\u00a0 We are issuing these scholarships immediately.\u00c2\u00a0 To receive one of these scholarships please call us at <b>(310) 827-8827<\/b> and mention the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153matching fund scholarships.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d\u00c2\u00a0 For more information about PAW visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.performingartsworkshops.com\/\"><b>www.PerformingArtsWorkshops.com<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; 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