The Berry/Kauffold Scholarship 2024
The Berry/Kauffold Scholarship is designed to help students further their music education. The purpose of our scholarship is to provide monetary incentives to musically talented high school students. The money can be used to purchase/lease new or upgraded instrument(s) or to offset expenses for band camp or for private instrumental instruction from a qualified teacher or program.
The award of scholarship support is based upon completion of the application and the recommendation forms and a two-to-five minute video/audio file.
Through this program, we will be awarding $2000 to deserving high school students in Michigan.
Our goal is to encourage long-term involvement in music performance and to make students aware of the opportunity to continue performance with a community music experience and to pursuing music education after high school.
In order to apply, Scholarship applicants must :
- Attend High School in the state of Michigan
or
be sponsored by a current Michigan District Optimist Club - Be in the ninth (9th) through eleventh (11th) grade
- Current members of their high school instrumental or orchestral music program.
Application and Reference Forms
are due by April 15, 2024
All applicants with complete applications will be on the status of his/her scholarship application process.
SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION OF AWARDS*
- Scholarships will be awarded during the Michigan District Optimists Third Quarter Conference in May.
Time and date TBD. - Should this award presentation be postponed or cancelled due to Covid 19, the award announcements will be made via USPS mail.
- Scholarship Awards will be made at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee and must be used by September 15, 2024. The decisions of the Scholarship Committee and Judges are final.
*If the Scholarship will be used for Private Lessons a Verification Log is required
The Private Lesson Verification Log is to be sent to the address listed below no later than October 1, 2024.
The award will be known to the recipient within thirty (30) days after the log has been received.
Payment will be made directly to the student thirty (30) days after the log has been received and verified .
Send Verification Log to:
Michelle Kauffold
8898 Longview Drive
Stanwood, MI 49346
If you have any questions, please contact the
Scholarship Committee Michigan District Optimist/Optimist International
Debra Berry
(ph)248/467-0592
(email) deb@debinparis.com
or
Michelle Kauffold
(ph) 313-510-6300
(email) newmichelle@att.net
Join the JOI Michigan District Zoom Gathering! Leadership Through Optimism
The Junior Optimist International (JOI) Michigan District is thrilled to announce our upcoming Zoom Gathering! We invite all Junior Optimist Clubs across Michigan to join us. This event will allow optimists to connect with other members, share ideas, and find inspiration for their next service project!
What to Expect:
- Introductions & Icebreaker Breakout rooms: We’ll start with a warm welcome and introduce each other. Then, we’ll kick things off with some fun icebreaker activities to give everyone a chance to get to know each other and form connections to help set the tone for a productive session.
- Community Service Projects: Board members will highlight recent District service projects and future plans, inviting clubs to share their own accomplishments and impactful work within their communities. This is a great chance to find inspiration, learn from others, and spark ideas for potential projects.
- Fun with Kahoot: Enjoy a lively Kahoot game filled with fun questions and friendly competition—an energizing way to keep things interactive and engaging.
- National JOI Summit: Learn more about the upcoming National JOI Summit in St. Louis, Missouri (July 17–20). The session will include video interviews and highlights to give members a preview of what to expect and the reasons to partake in the opportunity.
PGI Presentation (Personal Growth and Involvement) w/ Guest Speaker:
The gathering will conclude with a presentation on the Personal Growth & Involvement (PGI) program by Cherryl Thames, offering insights into how members can grow their skills, track their involvement, and make the most of their JOI experience.
Event Details:
- Date & Time: February 15, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- RSVP:Please confirm your attendance, so we can plan accordingly!
- RSVP Link: Click here to RSVP or scan the QR code in the flyer!
This is an amazing opportunity for all optimists to connect and engage with each other. We encourage you to step out of your comfort zone and take the chance to learn and inspire others! We look forward to seeing you there!
Michelle Kauffold
Scholarship Committee