The Foundation was presented with a plaque recently for giving over $100,000 to WSU students.  On behalf of the Foundation, President “Clem” Crowston thanks WSU  for the recognition.
Following is a “bio” that WSU uses on their web site.
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The Scottish Rite Scholarship Foundation of Washington supports and invests in future generations through education. Last year, the foundation award 139 scholarships and graduate fellowships to deserving students across the state, including students enrolled in College of Nursing. Through the generous support of the Scottish Rite Foundation we are able to provide much needed scholarship assistance. Their dedication to professional nursing education makes it possible for our graduate students to pursue excellence. In addition to nursing, students enrolled in speech therapy/speech pathology programs at WSU can apply for a Blankinship Fellowship, which is funded by the Scottish Rite Scholarship Foundation. Scottish Rite is part of the Masonic Fraternity and, as such, its focus is philanthropic. Masonic organizations sponsor a variety of philanthropies, including scholarship programs, and perform public service activities in their communities. Their humanitarian commitment is demonstrated daily. The Freemasons of North America contribute more than $2 million a day to charitable causes.

Dear Mr. Larsen and Members of the Scholarship Foundation,

It is my pleasure to update you regarding Krysta Jones, the Scottish Rite scholarship student who volunteered at the RiteCare Spokane clinic during Winter and Spring terms, 2008 and who will return to work with us through autumn this year.

Krysta has been a joy to work with – an excellent selection by the University staff. She is an organized and capable young woman who is pleasant and professional in all her interactions with staff, families and Board members. She arrives on time, has been flexible as circumstances vary, and has worked diligently and attentively to complete all requested assignments. She has undertaken complex tasks with assurance and enthusiasm and has completed less inspiring tasks with grace. Requiring little supervision, she was a wonderful addition to our team and fit well with our clinicians’ style of work. Her extra set of capable hands made it possible for us to target many additional activities (for kids and for the clinic) each week. Krysta was enjoyed and appreciated by staff, children and families alike.

We thank you again for your regular sponsorship of graduate speech pathology students (who express their appreciation regularly as well) and for the exceptional opportunity you have provided us in having a scholarship student here at RiteCare Spokane. The students who have been selected have been top notch and their assistance here has been very much appreciated. From our perspective, the Scottish Rite Scholarship Program connecting with RiteCare Spokane has certainly been a wonderful success this year and we look forward to continued work with graduate scholarship students in the future. We thank you again.

Sincerely,

Michelle Gifford, Clinic Director RiteCare Spokane

Thank you very much for your gift of $20,000. We are delighted that you have made supporting the University of Washington a personal priority. The University of Washington is one of America’s finest public universities, and private support plays an important part in helping to sustain its outstanding quality. Gifts make a difference in the lives of countless people who benefit from the UW’s teaching, research, and public service programs.

On behalf of the entire University community, we thank you for your support.

Mark A. Emmert
President, University of Washington

Orin Smith
Chair, UW Foundation

Dear Scottish Rite of Freemasonry,

On behalf of our Board of Trustees, and all of us here at Bastyr University, thank you for your recent gift of $10,000 for our Health Science Service Fellowship Program. Higher education is vital to our future, so your donation is extremely important.

When you give to Bastyr University, you’re making an investment in a special community an investment you will see a return on with results that can last a lifetime. An investment that can be measured in human terms.

Your gift not only ensures academic excellence, but it is truly a gift to the future. And for that we are truly grateful.

Sincerely,

Wendy Marsh
Vice President, Development

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Dear Mr. Larsen:

I am very pleased to acknowledge your contribution of $5,000.00 to Western Washington University. According to your wishes, this contribution will be allocated to the John D. Blankinship Scottish Rite Fellowship for 2007 2008. All of us at Western greatly appreciate your partnership and investment in Western’s pursuit of excellence.

Through your support, Western students are afforded opportunities that positively affect their education. This additional gift will be put to immediate work and provide resources that strengthen Western’s commitment to academic excellence.

Your gift makes a difference, and I look forward to working with you on behalf of all who teach and learn at Western.

Best regards,

Stephanie Bowers
Vice President, University Advancement
Executive Director, WWU Foundation