The season of giving is upon us

The Women In Trucking Association’s mission includes the goal to encourage women to consider a career in trucking while addressing obstacles that might keep women from entering this industry. For that reason we have established a scholarship foundation to provide needed funds for our members seeking additional training.   Scholarships will be provided in four areas: safety professional, technician, leadership, and driver training. For now, the foundation is focused on raising the needed funds to offer scholarships beginning in January 2013. The Women In Trucking Foundation (womenintruckingfoundation.org) is a separate organization with its own board of directors and has received 501(c) (3) charitable organization status from the Internal Revenue Service. This means your donations are tax deductible (in the United States).   “As a newly created foundation, we are excited to be able to help members who choose to work in the trucking industry by obtaining additional training to further his or her career,” said Jan Hamblin, chairwoman of the foundation’s board of directors. “We are looking forward to starting the funding process for tuition and thank our early donors for their support in providing the scholarship money for us to give.” The board of directors for the foundation is led by Jan Hamblin, J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. and Vice Chairwoman Jeana Hysell, Safety Compliance Professionals, LLC. Other directors include Joyce Brenny, Brenny Transportation, Inc., Don Hess, John Wood Community College, Sonya Kivisto, Marcello & Kivisto, LLC., Les Rozander, Trimac Transportation, Sandra Sanford, Travel Centers of America, LLC, Kreigh Spahr, Cuyahoga Community College, and Deborah Whistler, Fleet Owner Magazine.   The nonprofit organization is a volunteer organization with no paid staff members and is assisted by the Women In Trucking Association. Donations to the foundation will support the scholarship program and will provide funds for training for members of the association.   Applications for funding can be made on the website, www.womenintruckingfoundation.org, and are open to anyone seeking training in one of the four designated career areas. The scholarships will be reviewed by the board of directors and must be used for tuition or expenses related to the educational purpose only. In addition to being a member in good standing of the Women In Trucking Association, the recipient of the scholarship must demonstrate financial need and a desire to further his or her career in a trucking industry related career.   Please consider making a donation to the Women In Trucking Foundation for scholarships to members seeking training in one of the following areas: leadership, technical, safety, or as a professional driver. You may donate online or mail a check made out to Women In Trucking Foundation at PO Box 400, Plover, WI 54467.   Your check will provide needed funds for individuals who have shown an interest in furthering his or her career in the trucking industry as a driver, safety professional, technician, or a leader. Donations will be awarded to Women In Trucking Association members based on the applicant’s need and course relationship within the trucking industry.   Please consider supporting this charitable organization during this season of giving. Ellen Voie CAE, President/CEO Women In Trucking, Inc. P O Box 400 Plover, WI 54467-0400 Ellen@WomenInTrucking.org 888-464-9482 920-312-1350 Direct Blog | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | You tube