Posted on 09/24/2007 7:44:50 PM PDT by TheMom
It is too late for the parents, but perhaps the daughter would learn from this episode that rules have to followed for good outcomes. Although I sometimes get miffed at “by the book” authority, this incident was flagrant neglect of the rules.
Who gets to hear the appeal? I’d present your case to them just as you have here.
She was derelict. No scholarship. Not Booster Club’s fault and not their job to nannystate the parents. End of story.
Most folks would start here:
The bounced check shouldn't be an issue. Since it was presented past the deadline, it doesn't matter if it bounced or not.
But, in many states, the important question isn't the published deadline. What was the past practice of the organization. In past years, did they routinely accept paperwork and checks past the deadlines? If so, they could be estopped from raising that defense. (The mother could also raise the issue as to whether she was given adequate notice as to the the deadlines when the check was accepted, or should she have reasonably concluded that the deadline was waived by the acceptance.)
The bounced check will also present its own issues. It wasn't technically stale when she closed the account, and she didn't exercise due diligence to see if there were outstanding items before closing the account.
Finally, is the award of the scholarship automatic, or discretionary once the paperwork requirements have been met.
The only advice anyone should give would be for the committee to retain competent counsel in the local area. The committee treasurer may want to retain independent counsel, as well.
Go home and bake cookies.
No, it’s clear what the rules were and they did not follow, for other scholarship info check out a site I found, www.RecruitCity.com good luck!!!
I want to thank all of your for your input.
Here is an update – the parent and the scholarship committee met with the executive board. Each gave their side, questions were asked and answered. The parent stated that her daughter was accepted into college #1, but the weekend before she was to turn in the information her daughter was recruited by the basketball coach from college #2 with the offer of a scholarship. The daughter applied online to college #2 the week the scholarship information was due. The parent called one of the scholarship committee, three days after the deadline to submit information, to explain what was going on. That committee person told her to send a letter via email to the entire committee or fax the letter to the committee leader ~ ~ which the parent did not do (she “thought” she sent the letter).
The executive board has asked the parent to forward a copy of the email from college #2 that states they received the daughter’s online application and the letter that she “thought” she sent, by 10/05. The executive board will meet on 10/08 to make the final decision.
Discussion around the table is to give the daughter half of the scholarship money.
If the parent does not respond to the request for information, the thought may change.
I’ll keep you posted . . .
Again thanks to all for your $.02.
Thanks. I will pass this along to the Senior Center at our high school.
What does that mean?
That means he’s an idiot............:o)
It means he wants a rolling pin where the sun don’t shine.
Well?
Being at home & baking cookies is one of the easiest things I do.
Matter of fact, send me your home address and I will be happy to send you some delicious cookies for Christmas.
I’m slightly confused. Is this from last school year? Did the girl win the scholarship beating out other girls? If not, she has no standing at all.
If so, let her know that her failure to comply with rules cost her the scholarship and it will now be offered to another student.
Students apply for the scholarship towards the end of their high school year. The scholarship $$ is sent to the college at the beginning of their freshman college year.
Because we are a small group, scholarships are awarded to all students that apply as long as they meet the criteria & deadlines.
“Matter of fact, send me your home address and I will be happy to send you some delicious cookies for Christmas.”
Hey, now, I’ll take you up on that one, lol.
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