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Tim Schantz, well known birder and guide, died suddenly from coronary artery disease in 2001 at the age of 36 while guiding a trip to St. Lawrence Island, Alaska. Tim had a consuming passion for birds and spent his life studying them and sharing his love and knowledge with others. The Tim Schantz Memorial Foundation was established after Tim’s death to honor his passion by promoting interest in birds and birdlife. With these goals in mind, the foundation annually awards a scholarship trip to the Kachemak Bay Shorebird festival held each May in Homer, Alaska. The foundation has also donated Tim’s extensive collection of bird books to the Prince William Sound Science Center, which has established a memorial library in Tim’s name. |
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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for 2008 |
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Applications for the 2008 Tim Schantz Memorial Foundation trip to the Kachemak Bay shorebird festival will be accepted October 1, 2007 to January 1, 2008. The festival will take place May 8-11 in Homer, Alaska. The application form may be obtained by visiting the Application page on this website. |
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Ms. Jessie Barry - recipient of 2007 Tim Schantz Memorial Foundation trip |
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Ms. Jessie Barry was selected as the recipient of the 2007 Tim Schantz Memorial Foundation trip to the Kackemak Bay Shorebird Festival. Jessie is a senior at the University of Washington working toward a degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and is involved in research at the Burke Museum. |
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The Foundation was established with donations from over 225 friends and family of Tim’s from over 25 states and foreign countries. We wish to thank those listed on the attached donor list who have made it possible for us to share Tim’s passion for Birds and Alaska with others. Donations to the Foundation are fully tax deductible and may be sent to: Tim Schantz Memorial Foundation 2225 230th Lane Winterset, Iowa 50273 |
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Kachemak Shorebird Festival Trip |
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The trip includes airfare and travel expenses to the Kachemak Bay shorebird festival <LINK> as well as 1-2 days birding in and around the Anchorage area. Please visit the links page for more information on the shorebird festival. The recipient will participate in the shorebird festival by presenting a topic to the festival attendees. Applications for the trip are accepted beginning in October and are due by January 15th. A link to the electronic application form is below. Applications will be accepted electronically or by mail. For bios and updates of past recipients please visit the recipient page of this website. |
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