The Rick Funk Dance Marathon Leadership Award

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The Rick Funk Dance Marathon Leadership Award

Rick Funk Scholarship for 2012 Applications NOW Available
Applications due Friday, December 30th, 2011

Biography:

For 10 years Rick Funk served as the advisor to the Dance Marathon Overall committee in his role as Coordinator of Greek Life. During that time period the overall total went from $297,000 to $1.3 million. In 1993 he served as President of the Association of Fraternity Advisors. After leaving PSU in 1996, Rick went to and has been at Alabama ever since. He started in the role of Associate Dean of Students and now is Senior Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions. He oversees all recruitment aspects and has developed a regional recruiting program that has grown to 25 full-time and 2 part-time individuals from New York to California that has resulted in record enrollment in both quality (test scores and GPA) and quantity. Some favorite memories of Dance Marathon include being at the first Marathon (1992) to top the million dollar mark, working with the first female Overall Chair and actually dancing (and surviving) 48 hours in 1997 as part of the first alumni couple.

Purpose:

The Award was established in 1996 and fully endowed in 2002 by the Dance Marathon Alumni Interest Group to honor a longtime Dance Marathon advisor for his ten years of leadership, commitment and service to Dance Marathon, and as an effort for THON Alums to support the exceptional undergraduate THON volunteers.

Eligibility:

Consideration for this award is given to all full-time undergraduate students of at least 6th semester standing who have participated in ANY capacity with Dance Marathon. The award seeks to recognize a student who has demonstrated commitment, loyalty, leadership and the ability to motivate other students involved in Dance Marathon. Current THON Overall Committee members are not eligible to apply for the award.

Previous Recipients:

1997 - Amy Cate Stacey
1998 - David Lys
1999 - **This year's records are missing. If you know the recipient please contact secretary@dmaig.org.
2000 - Jen Doebler
2001 - Kristen Schein
2002 - Courtney Brown
2003 - Jessica Mandel
2004 - Jeff Sirkin
2005 - Holly Hantz
2006 - Harry Saylor
2007 - Dianna Gallo
2008 - Abe Gitterman
2009 - Michael Audey
2010 - Kerry Lynn Deutsch
2011 - Dan Levy

How to Donate:

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Questions about the scholarship can be directed to rfscholarship@dmaig.org.

Countdown to THON 2012 Weekend

Upcoming DMAIG Events

Yesterday

The Hope Gala
- Start time: 08:30pm
- End date: Sunday, February 5th
- End time: 12:00am
- Description:
  http://www.nychopegala.com/
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Saturday, February 11th

4th Annual Boston Night Out
- Start time: 07:00pm
- End date: Saturday, February 11th
- End time: 10:00pm
- Description:
  Cost: $10 (members) $12 (non-members) for pre-registration, $15 at the door
  
  The theme for THON 2012 is “Brighten Every Journey. Last year, THON raised $9.5 million dollars for the Four Diamonds Fund, in their hopes to find a cure for pediatric cancer. This year, we want to help THON surpass that total, but we will need your help by joining us for the 4th Annual THON Night Out in Boston. The event will take place in the Boston Room (4th floor) at The Greatest Bar (www.thegreatestbar.com) on February 11th from 7pm-10pm. This year’s THON night out will consist of a trivia night with a special grand prize (TBA)! Throughout the night there will be a small raffle, a THON weekend mail station, drink specials (FTK), and a special presentation.
  
  **Please note only cash and checks will be accepted for raffle items and tickets. All proceeds will go to THON!
  
  If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to help with the event or make a tax-deductible donation toward THON, please contact Victoria Thompson at philanthropy@psuboston.org.
  
  We are also seeking donations for trivia prizes! Please contact Victoria at philanthropy@psuboston.org if you are able to do so.
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Chicago For The Kids 2012
- Start time: 08:00pm
- End date: Saturday, February 11th
- End time: 11:00pm
- Description:
  http://www.psuchicago.org/store.html?event_id=362
  
  Join Penn State Chicago at the Cubby Bear for musical entertainment, food and beverages, and a fun night out in support of a great cause.
  
  During the event, we will hold live and silent auctions and a raffle, where all funds raised will be donated to THON. Prizes include Penn State, Chicago Blackhawks, and Chicago Cubs tickets and memorabilia, restaurant gift certificates, local entertainment packages, and much more!
  
  Advanced online pricing is $35 for Chicago chapter members, $40 for non-chapter members; pricing at the door is $45 per person.
  
  We encourage you to invite friends and family to this wonderful event.
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Friday, February 17th

Hope Express Human Tunnel
- Start time: 07:45pm
- End date: Friday, February 17th
- End time: 08:15pm
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Alumni Outing at Cafe 210
- Start time: 09:00pm
- End date: Friday, February 17th
- End time: 11:00pm
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Saturday, February 18th

DMAIG Brunch/Networking Reception
- Start time: 10:00am
- End date: Saturday, February 18th
- End time: 11:00am
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DMAIG Reception at Nittany Lion Inn
- Start time: 05:00pm
- End date: Saturday, February 18th
- End time: 07:00pm
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