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MFSC Memorial Fund
There is no
permanent endowment, but from time to time the Midland Figure Skating
Club is the beneficiary of money donated in memory of a skater or a
skater’s family, and a restricted fund has been established to accept
these gifts. The
Memorial Fund was established with monies donated in memory of Carl
Mathews, one of the early founders of MFSC and a competitive skater
whose career was interrupted by World War II. He became a USFSA judge
and was an active adult skater; he died only moments after stepping off
the ice during a dance session following a test session in Traverse City
where he had been judging. It was decided that the Fund would be used “…
to promote and advance the art and sport of figure skating, to foster
the interest of the community therein, and to promote friendship and
good fellowship among Club members” as stated in Article II of our
Constitution, and as those who knew Carl believed he would have
approved.
There have been many contributions since that start, and gifts may be
made at any time, named in honor of a Club skater, current or past; in
memory of an event such as the birth of a child or a championship won,
etc.; or in memoriam. There are currently two programs supported by the
Memorial Fund supported by the Memorial Fund; they are described below.
Donors may contribute to one of these or describe how they would like
the gift to be used. MFSC is a Michigan nonprofit corporation and is
designated 501(C) for tax purposes.
The
Lewis E. Lloyd Memorial Skating Scholarships
This fund is
named for Dr. Lewis E. Lloyd who started the Club together with his wife
Lavan, and almost single handedly arranged to have the West Rink built
in Central Park. He loved skating and taught group and private lessons
as a volunteer and as a Professional until a few years before his death
in 1987. He was very active in the drive to build the Civic Arena in
1976. Scholarships covering registration fees for Basic Skills and
Advanced Basics skaters are awarded each year “in recognition of current
and potential accomplishments in the sport of figure skating”. Skaters
are nominated for these awards by Instructors in the Skate-With-U.S.
programs.
The
Skater Support Program
The Skater
Support Program provides funds for MFSC skaters whose skating careers
are hampered by lack of funds and who show promise. Skaters may be
supported with purchases of skates, ice time in Midland, competition
expense, skating costumes, etc. There is no skill level requirement, and
nominations may be made, in writing, to the Board of Directors by any
Club member aware of the need. The level of support will be as needed
and may vary from skater to skater. All nominations are subject to
approval by the Board of Directors.
Unrestricted
These donations
may be used in support of MFSC programs at the discretion of the Board. |