PARENTAL SUPPORT

Dear Parents:

The Connecticut Science Fair has begun a funding drive. We hope you will contribute. This will be the 55th annual fair that we have provided without fees to Connecticut students. It is only possible due the untiring efforts of many volunteers and the financial support of business and individuals.

As a nonprofit educational organization, we serve the youth of Connecticut by providing opportunities for recognition for those students whose interests are in the scientific and engineering disciplines. Each year more than 13,000 Connecticut youths develop science projects with more than 120 schools having science fairs leading up to this event. Of these outstanding projects, over 500 middle and senior high school students exhibit their work at the Connecticut Science Fair.

We are asking for your help in defraying operating expenses and providing awards for the students. Our activity is entirely staffed by volunteers with no paid staff. All funds go into running the fair, student awards and all expense paid trips to the International Science and Engineering Fair, ISEF. Your contribution will help us continue to meet our goals supporting Connecticut youth.

In addition, you now have the opportunity to sponsor a special award in your name or a person(s) of special importance in your life. Recently, the fair's Board of Directors approved the Alumni Special Awards program. This program provides an opportunity for Alumni to impact the next generation of fair participants through financial encouragement.

Enclosed is copy of the current annual report showing our operating costs and highlighting recent achievements. For more information and to donate, visit "be a sponsor".

Sincerely yours,

Sandra K. Müller, President
Connecticut Science Fair Association, Inc.