The CNCH Advisory Council is pleased to announce the scholarship winners for the 2011 Conference. There were 15 applicants from the five areas. The award is $285 each for the registration for the conference. The award is not need based. Judges look at community involvement, personal goals, give back to the guild of what is learned at the confernce as well as enthusiasm. The judging is done anonymously. The winners and their guild are:
Area 1: Lotus Baker, Fiber Artisans
Area 2: Wendy Brown, Del Oro
Area 3: Valborg Thomas, Golden Gate
Area 4: Arlene Poma, Sacramento Weavers and Spinners
Area 5: Connie Anderholm, Humboldt
Funds for the scholarships are raised at the conferences. Each year the Advisory Council decides how many scholarships will be awarded as determined by the amount raised through the conferences. CHCH 2011 has a frog contest to raise funds for future scholarships. Information is available at CNCH.org, go to 2011. Please support the scholarship fund through the frog event.