DEPARTMENT
OF EDUCATION
P.O.
PRINS. MEMO NO. 4
February 7, 2006
ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE/SECONDARY
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TO: |
Principals |
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FROM: |
Linda M. Wallinger Assistant Superintendent for Instruction |
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SUBJECT: |
2006 |
The 2006 Virginia Christmas Tree Growers Association
(VCTGA) is an association of professional Christmas tree growers interested in
expansion of its farming industry by growing and marketing quality trees. Through the support of research and
education, the organization strives to improve the numbers, quality, and types
of trees available to the fresh tree market.
Two $1,000 educational scholarships will be awarded to students who are furthering their education through attendance at an accredited college, university, vocational, or trade school. The scholarships require a forestry or horticultural course be completed with a passing grade at the college, university, vocational or trade school of enrollment.
All applications must be received by Richard Kreh, at the Virginia Christmas Tree Growers Association,
no later than March 31, 2006. To get an
application, go to the following link: http://www.virginiachristmastrees.org/docs/scholarship_info.pdf.
For further information, please contact Richard Kreh (rckreh@earthlink.net),
LMW/WLS/yba