A Letter From The Foundation Chair

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"​Make a difference. Your contribution matters. The value of your gift is immeasurable."

The Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation at New Paltz is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization
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The New Paltz Regional Chamber Foundation General Scholarship 

The Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation at New Paltz will award one (1) $1000 educational scholarship in recognition of an individual who has made a difference in his or her community, school, or workplace and can demonstrate solid academic performance.

This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors, students currently pursuing a post secondary degree or accreditation, and adult learners.

​If no suitable applicant comes forward in any calendar year, this scholarship will then fall under the auspices of The Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation at New Paltz's General Scholarship requirements. 

Joyce Minard
Scholarship​
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As an expression of gratitude to Joyce Minard for her decades of service to the New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Hudson Valley business community, the Regional
Chamber of Commerce Foundation at New Paltz will award one (1) $1000 educational
scholarship in her honor.

This scholarship is open to any legal resident of the counties of Dutchess, Greene, Orange or Ulster and must be matriculated as a full-time student OR working and matriculated as a part-time student at an accredited college or university located in the Mid-Hudson Valley (counties of Dutchess, Greene, Orange or Ulster). 

Have declared accounting or business as your major or demonstrated a plan to do so in the future by taking business-related courses or through active membership in a business related club or organization.
and have demonstrated a positive impact in his or her community, school, or workplace. 

If no suitable applicant comes forward in any calendar year, this scholarship will then fall under the auspices of The Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation at New Paltz's General Scholarship requirements. 

Jerry Thompson Memorial Scholarship​
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​The Jerry Thompson Memorial scholarship of $500 will be awarded annually to an individual who has made a difference in his or her community, school or workplace and can demonstrate solid academic  performance.

​This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors, students currently pursing a post secondary degree or accreditation, and adult learners.

Applicants must be seeking education or knowledge in one of the following fields
that are, but are not limited to, culinary arts, hotel and hospitality management, food service management, food & beverage entrepreneurship, culinary nutrition, tourism & event management. 

​If no suitable applicant comes forward in any calendar year, this scholarship will then fall under the auspices of The Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation at New Paltz's General Scholarship requirements. 

​Seakill Custom Home Builders Scholarship

The Seakill Custom Home Builders Scholarship of $500 will be awarded annually to an individual who has made a difference in his or her community, school or workplace and can demonstrate solid academic performance.

This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors, students currently pursing a post secondary degree or accreditation, and adult learners.

Applicants must be seeking education or knowledge in one of the following fields that are, but are not limited to, architecture, engineering, home building and construction, design and sustainability, or an individual trade such as, but not limited to, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, etc.

​If no suitable applicant comes forward in any calendar year, this scholarship will then fall under the auspices of The Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation at New Paltz's General Scholarship requirements. 

​The Law Offices of
​Kevin P. Barry Scholarship

The Law Offices of Kevin P Barry Scholarship of $500 will be awarded annually to an individual who has made a difference in his or her community, school or workplace and can demonstrate solid academic performance.

This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors, students currently pursing a post secondary degree or accreditation, and adult learners.

Applicants must be seeking education or knowledge in one of the following fields that are, but are not limited to, architecture, engineering, home building and construction, design and sustainability, or an individual trade such as, but not limited to, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, etc.

​If no suitable applicant comes forward in any calendar year, this scholarship will then fall under the auspices of The Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation at New Paltz's General Scholarship requirements. 

The Law Office of ​
​Robert F. Rich Scholarship

This Law Office Robert F. Rich Scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduating high school senior who has demonstrated exemplary citizenship and character both in and out high school. 
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This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors, students currently pursing a post secondary degree or accreditation, and adult learners.

​​If no suitable applicant comes forward in any calendar year, this scholarship will then fall under the auspices of The Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation at New Paltz's General Scholarship requirements. 

Central Hudson
​STEM Scholarship
The Central Hudson STEM Scholarship will be a $1000 award offered to a graduating high school senior or adult learner who is seeking education or knowledge in one of the following STEM fields: Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Mathematics.

​If no suitable applicant comes forward in any calendar year, this scholarship will then fall under the auspices of The Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation at New Paltz's General Scholarship requirements. 

The need for educational scholarship funds continues to grow. Please consider making a tax deductible donation in support of the Chamber Foundation’s educational scholarship fund.

Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation at New Paltz Board of Directors

Chair 
Ernie VanDeMark
Central Hudson

Vice Chair 
​Teresa Thompson
​Main Street Bistro

Treasurer 
Beth Barry 
Stevens Realty Group

Secretary
Cathy Sifre
Seakill Custom Home Builders 

Board Member
Alexis Mills
​Complete Benefit Solutions

Board Member
Leslie Rubin
​Farm Family Insurance

Board Member
Kathy Prizzia
Vassar College

Board Member
​Michael Lauchaire
​Central Hudson

Board ​Member
Joyce Libby