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Financial GrantsToall those who applied for a grantfrom the Club’s Endowment,Environment, Jen Higgins and Helly HansenAdventure funds prior to the Jan. 31deadline: the announcement regardingsuccessful grant applications for this yearwill be made on March 15, 2002.To all those who wanted to apply, butdidn’t: too bad, start thinking about yourplans for 2003; and sometime prior to thedeadline for next year’s grant applications(January 31/03), check out the ACC websiteat www.AlpineClubofCanada.ca/funds forinformation and application forms.Also, please keep in mind two otherupcoming opportunities for financialsupport from the ACC:● the deadline for applications to the KarlNagy Memorial Scholarship for this yearis February 28, 2002. See the article onthis page regarding this new scholarshipcommemorating an outstanding mountainKarl Nagy Memorial ScholarshipUntilhis death on August 29,2000, Karl Nagy set anoutstanding example as a mountain guide,instructor and climbing partner. He waswell known for his leadership and technicalskills, making him the mentor of many anaspiring guide, amateur leader and noviceclimber. Karl was admired and cherishedfor his exuberant attitude and love of themountain environment in which he playedand worked so enthusiastically.The Karl Nagy Memorial Scholarshipwas established in 2001 to provide ACMGcandidates and ACC aspiring amateurleaders with the opportunity to developtheir skills and abilities within the structureof the ACC General MountaineeringCamp. Each winter, the ScholarshipSelection Committee will review all ofthe applications received and approveone individual to be sponsored for theattendance at a designated week of theGeneral Mountaineering Camp. Thesuccessful candidate will observe theCamp proceedings and assist the Camp’sguides and amateur leaders throughoutthe week.ACC amateur leaders and ACMGcandidates will be given priority inalternating years. Applications will beaccepted from aspiring ACC amateurleaders for the 2002 GMC. The funds forthis scholarship are provided on an annualbasis from the proceeds of the MountainGuides’ Ball, which is jointly organizedby The Alpine Club of Canada andthe Association of Canadian MountainGuides.guide and friend. For more information on the scholarship, go to www.AlpineClubofCanada.ca/activities/leadership● if you’re an Alberta teen and dream of attending the national “Mountaineering 101/201” camp July 28-31/02, consider applying for a JimColpitts Fund grant. The application deadline is May 31/02. See the ACC website for full details about the camp and the grant.Subscribe toBack Country ®magazineor visit www.backcountrymagazine.comAdventure ski & board featuresEquipment reviewsTechnique tips, tour guidesIn Canada1 year – 4 issues: $19.50 U.S.2 years+ – 9 issues: $39 U.S.www.backcountrymagazine.com1-888-424-585720 Alpine Club of Canada ● Gazette ● Winter 2002