LSU Zamorano Fund Nov. 7, 2014 created for enhancing and sustaining the LSU AgCenter Zamorano Visiting Scholars Program Carlos García, Ph.D. cgarci8 AT tigers.lsu.edu
Introduction � Zamorano Interns at Louisiana State University � Dr. Carl E. Motsenbocker (until 2002 ) � Zamorano Agricultural Society at LSU ( ZAS, founded in 2004 ) � LSU AgCenter Zamorano Visiting Scholars Program � Proposal: ZAS at LSU [from labor to research oriented internships] � Approval and co-editing with Int. Programs: Mr. Brett Craig � Presentation of proposal by ZAS � Approval by LSU AgCenter’s Chancellor: Dr. William Richardson � Co-management: LSU AgCenter and ZAS � Summer 2005: 3 interns out of close to 25 applicants � Funding � LSU AgCenter: Chancellor’s office / Int. Programs Office � Professors’ funds � Professors’ research grant funds � Future Funding? 2
Introduction � The LSU Foundation’s Zamorano Scholars Program Support Fund is created for enhancing and sustaining the LSU AgCenter Zamorano visiting scholars program. � Sincerely, we thank you for your contributions, and appreciate every effort in preserving the legacy of cooperation between LSU and the Panamerican School of Agriculture El Zamorano that has directly benefited students from Latin America by helping them to achieve their educational aspirations and pursuits. 3
LSU Zamorano Fund � Fund Name Zamorano Scholars Program Support Fund � Manager of the Funds LSU AgCenter International Programs � Target Contribution US $20,000.00 per year. � Time Period for Initial Fund Raising 09/16/2014 – 09/15/2015 4
LSU Zamorano Fund Purpose The Zamorano Scholars Program Support Fund supports long-term sustainability, outreach, recruiting, education, and research programs for Zamorano visiting scholars, with the goal of developing future agricultural leaders from the Panamerican Agriculture School (aka Zamorano ). 5
LSU Zamorano Fund Scholarships and Graduate Research Assistantships If a donor expresses interest in supporting either a scholarship or a graduate research assistantship for students pursuing degrees in agriculture-related fields, a separate fund will be established for that purpose. 6
LSU Zamorano Fund Contributions � Online Credit card and online options will also be available for contributions. � Checks Payable to LSU Foundation and should specify Zamorano Scholars Program Support Fund in the memo or in an attachment. 7
LSU Zamorano Fund � Donations: Checks ������������ ���������������������� ������������� ���������������������� ��������������������� ���������������!������"� � MEMO: Zamorano Scholars Program Support Fund 8
LSU Zamorano Fund � Online Donations: � LSU Foundation � http://www.lsufoundation.org � Show steps: 1-9 � Comments: � Zamorano Scholars Program Support Fund � Currency: US Dollars 9
LSU Zamorano Fund CONTACT INFORMATION Marcy Fisher [ MFisher /a t/ agcenter.lsu.edu ] LSU Foundation/LSU AgCenter liaison http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/authors/MFisher.htm Mary P. Coco [MCoco@agcenter.lsu.edu] Assistant Director of LSU AgCenter International Programs http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/authors/MCoco.htm Dr. Carlos García [cargarlsu AT @gmail.com] Fund Development http://www.carlosignacio.com/ignatius/contact.php 10
REFERENCE TO THE LEGAL NAMES OF INSTITUTIONS � Louisiana State University and A&M College http://www.lsu.edu � LSU Foundation http://www.lsufoundation.org � The Louisiana State University Agricultural Center (LSU AgCenter) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/administration/about_us/ � LSU AgCenter International Programs http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/administration/about_us/chancellors_office/International+Programs/ � Escuela Agrícola Panamericana El Zamorano � In Spanish (Latin America): Escuela Agrícola Panamericana El Zamorano; based on current laws from Honduras, Decreto Legislativo No. 278-2013, 12/30/2013 (colloquially known as El Zamorano or Zamorano). � In Spanish (USA): Escuela Agricola Panamericana; based on current and founding registration records at the IRS (501(c)(3); EIN: 04-2104172; annual forms 990); notice that under this legal name in the USA, the words Zamorano or El Zamorano are omitted. � In English: Panamerican Agriculture School (also colloquially known as Zamorano or Zamorano School) http://www.zamorano.edu/english/support- us/donar-a-zamorano/ 11
Review of LSU Zamorano Fund’s Webpage http://www.carlosignacio.com/becas/lsuzamorano � Documents � Fund Description � Donations � Checks � Online � Research impact � FAQS � Institutions � Contacts 12
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LSU Zamorano Fund � Thank you for your contributions. � Request a presentation of the fund � Dr. Carlos García � Email: cgarci8 AT tigers.lsu.edu 14
LSU Zamorano Fund QUESTIONS? 15
LSU Zamorano Fund Nov. 7, 2014 created for enhancing and sustaining the LSU AgCenter Zamorano Visiting Scholars Program Carlos García, Ph.D. cgarci8 AT tigers.lsu.edu
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