Robert Filippone Career/Tech Award

“Robert Filippone Career/Tech Award”
Presented by: Ken-Ton Friends of Youth Foundation, Inc

DUE NO LATER THAN April 30, 2008

Friends of Youth Foundation, Inc. –
Officers Robert W. Wunsch Jr. – President
Timothy Doolittle – Vice President
Brian O’Bannon – Secretary
Edward J. Mrozinski – Treasurer

Purpose: The purpose of this educational grant is to give financial assistance to individuals entered with a Career/Tech Program. This educational award may be used for tuition, fees, supplies to continue your education, uniforms, etc.
Awards: The amount of the award will be a minimum of $500.00 based on the
committee’s recommendation. Criteria that the committee will consider include:
Nominee should be a Senior or in their last year of school at time of applying •
Community Service involvement /ability to assist others • Plans for continued
education or training • Commitment to success • Letter of recommendation
from a current instructor • Must be a Ken-Ton resident
Apply: To apply for the Career/Tech Award:
Fill out the application on next page • Attach a letter of recommendation from a
current instructor.
Deadline: All material must be received by April 30, 2008. Send the completed
attached form and letter of recommendation to:

Ken-Ton Friends of Youth P.O. Box 607 Kenmore, NY 14217
Contact: Dennis Gallagher (716) 361-5764

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Nominee’s Name: __________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________ State: ___________ Zip: __________
Home Phone #: ____________________________________________________
School: __________________________________________________________
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City: ______________________________ State: ___________ Zip: __________
School Phone #: ___________________________________________________
Name of Instructor/Counselor recommending nominee: ____________________
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Recommendation Form - “Robert Filippone Career/Tech Award”

Nominees's Name: ________________________________________________

1. Why do you feel this student is deserving of this most special recognition/incentive? Have they overcome barriers and are they sincerely trying to be successful? What makes them unique among their peers? Be specific. Provide examples where possible (Use extra sheet of paper if necessary but please Mark it answer #1).

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2. Any family, personal or other circumstances that affected achievement as the nominee in school, work,or community activities? (Use extra sheet of paper if necessary but please mark it answer #2)

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Recommendation Form - “Robert Filippone Career/Tech Award”

Nominees's Name: ________________________________________________

3. Extracurricular activities undertaken by Nominee including school, community, or other.
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4. Has the Nominee been recognized in the past with any awards or other distinctions? If so, what?
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5. Any special financial concerns? If so, what? (Use extra sheet of paper if necessary but please mark it answer #5)

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Recommendation Form - “Robert Filippone Career/Tech Award”

Nominees's Name: ________________________________________________

6. What are the Nominee's future plans? Continue education? Enter the working world? Please be specific. (Use extra sheet of paper if necessary but please mark it answer #6)

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7. If entering the working world, what type of employment or occupation? Full or part-time?
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8. If continuing education, where will the nominee be attending and what will he/she be studying?
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Recommendation Form - “Robert Filippone Career/Tech Award”

Nominees's Name: ________________________________________________

Please provide Two References, other than family, who could be contacted regarding this nomination.

Name ______________________________________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________________________________

Phone: _________________________________Relationship: _______________________________

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Address ____________________________________________________________________________

Phone: _________________________________Relationship: _______________________________

Please Return The Completed Original Form and 4 copies To:

Ken-Ton Friends of Youth Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 607
Kenmore, N.Y. 14217

- Due No Later Than April 30, 2008 -

For more information on the
Ken-Ton Friends of Youth Foundation, Inc.
please visit our web site at:

www. kentonfriendsofyouth.org