Friends of McGregor

Are you a Friend of the McGregor Schools

The Friends of McGregor Schools Inc. are worth joining. In 2009 USQ McGregor Schools is offering  a discount on both the Summer and Winter Schools tuition fee to financial members only as well as offering a number of tuition only bursaries.

Aim

The aim of The Friends of the McGregor Schools is to assist the USQ maintain and cooperate in the continuance of the McGregor Schools.  It is a not for profit group.

Objectives

The objectives of The Friends of the McGregor Schools are to raise funds to promote scholarships for students to attend in the name of previous persons who have made a contribution to the success of the McGregor Schools during its 39 years of operation to-date. The first bursaries were presented as “The Bunty Griffiths Memorial Bursary” at the 2004 McGregor Summer School. The "Margaret Clifford Bursary" will be presented for the first time at the 2007 McGregor Summer School.  Margaret was the Manager of the Schools for 25 years.

Committee

To ensure the smooth running of The Friends of the McGregor Schools is maintained the Committee consists of:

• (Acting) Chairperson –  Col Blackley
• Secretary – Elizabeth Newbury
• Treasurer – Kylie Booth

Funds

Funds are raised through membership, raffles, donations and the sale of items. Income of The Friends of the McGregor Schools is applied solely in furtherance of its stated objectives. Membership is open to any person paying the Annual Membership Fee of $30.00.  Donations of money or raffle prizes are greatly appreciated.

Our grateful thanks go to the many tutors and students for their generous donation of prizes for the raffles.

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