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2011 Finalists

Announcing the 2011 R. Gene Richter Scholarship Recipients

We are pleased to announce 18 finalists for the R. Gene Richter Scholarship Program. There were 65 applications received for the scholarship this year representing 26 different universities. Congratulations to each of you on this tremendous accomplishment: Kevin Lau, Arizona State Univ Michelle Mang, Arizona State Univ Joseph Schibi, Arizona State Univ Kirk Bowersox, Bowling Green State Univ Josh Paik, Clemson Univ Camilla Fleischauer, Duquesne Univ Kevin Douglas, II, Eastern Michigan Univ Jacqueline Holmes, Howard Univ Thomas Degroote, Michigan State Sarah DiPietro, Michigan State Anthony Garwood, Michigan State Benjamin Jacquier, Michigan State David Wu, Penn State Sheldon Welch, Tennessee State Univ Stephanie Bedard, Univ South Carolina Sara Mahmood, Wayne State Univ Christopher Mulcahy, Western Michigan Univ Cameron Tew, Western Michigan Univ

We are proud to announce this years award recipients. These are truly outstanding candidates and we are honored to have them represent the scholarship program.Kevin Lau - Arizona State UniversityJoseph Schibi - Arizona State UniversityKevin Douglas - Eastern Michigan UniversitySarah DiPietro - Michigan State UniversityAnthony Garwood - Michigan State UniversityDavid Wu - Pennsylvania State UniversityStephanie Bedard -University of South Carolina Sara Mahmood - Wayne State UniversityCameron Tew - Western Michigan UniversityChris Mulcahy - Western Michigan UniversityThey will be recognized at the ISM Annual International Supply Management Conference held in Orlando, Florida and honored at a special awards presentation and dinner on May 15th.
Thank you to the following people who participated in the interview process this year. Your time and effort in this process was instrumental in identifying the future leaders in Supply Chain Management: Jill Bossi - American Red CrossDerek Everitt - Terex CorporationClive Heal - GenentechHolly Johnson - Institute for Supply Management Sandy Lukasik - R. Gene and Nancy D. Richter Foundation Shelley Stewart Jr. - Tyco Claretta Strickland - Hewlett Packard
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About Gene Richter

The purpose of the program is to identify the future leaders of supply chain management and fast-track those students into the profession through a program of tuition assistance, executive mentoring, junior mentoring and networking through presentation at the ISM International Annual Conference and participation in the ISM Power Conference a year after college graduation. The Scholarship Program was started in 2004, and, to date, 56 students have received the award. Founders of The R. Gene Richter Scholarship Program include: R. David Nelson, Theresa Metty, Jimmy Anklesaria, Bob Calderoni, Bob Monczka, Dennie Norman and Nancy Richter. In 2005, the Richter Foundation partnered with the Institute for Supply Management™ to expand the program into the largest national scholarship program in the field of supply management. Winners of the R. Gene Richter Scholarship are awarded tuition assistance of $5,000 (December graduates will be awarded $2,500). In addition, Richter Scholars are enrolled in a mentoring program where they are paired with an established executive in the field. Current-year recipients attended the Annual International Supply Management Conference sponsored by the Institute for Supply Management™ (ISM) in Orlando in May. They were the guests of honor at a special Awards Presentation Dinner and were escorted to this banquet by their mentors. One year after graduation and completion of real-world experience in the field of supply chain management, Richter Scholars are invited to participate in an exclusive, invitation-only Power Conference for the executive leadership of the profession held concurrently during the Annual Conference by the Institute for Supply Management™. The 2012 recipients will be honored in Baltimore, MD.

Download a retrospective of Gene's career written by Jim Morgan and published in the August, 2003 issue of Purchasing Magazine:

Gene_Tribute_Article.pdf

Qualities

Profile of a Richter Scholar

A Richter Scholar is a student who has: Attained High Academic Achievement – Recipients of this award have earned outstanding grades. Transcripts are looked at very closely. Demonstrated Strong Leadership Ability – Past winners have been active participants in campus activities and are usually an officer of one of the organizations they are involved in. Others have led charitable efforts within their communities. They are involved. High Ethical Standards – This is a very important aspect of the program. Answers to essay questions are especially relevant to assessing the applicants’ ethics. This is an area explored in greater depth during the personal interview. Made A Strong Commitment to Pursuing A Career in the Field of Supply Chain Management – This is best shown through participation in the campus ISM chapter or other campus supply chain management associations. In addition, we would expect that an applicant has completed, or is planning to complete, an internship in the supply chain management field.

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Relationships matter. That's why a major emphasis of the program is on introducing the Richter Scholars to both the established leaders in the field and to the up-and-coming future leaders. There are two mentorship programs along with a very special networking opportunity.

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If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please email us. Nancy Richter (pictured left)President R. Gene and Nancy D. Richter Foundation Sandra Lukasik (pictured right) Executive Director Richter Scholarship Program 734.777.6173

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R. Gene Richter Scholarship Program – Application Requirements

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Completed scholarship application form.

• Résumé

• Official transcripts from all colleges attended.

•Two letters of recommendation. One letter must come from a faculty member at your current university. Recommendation letters are to be submitted in a sealed envelope with the authors' name written across the seal.

• Completion of these three essay questions:

1. How have you led or worked within a group to achieve a common goal?

2. Describe an ethical dilemma that you faced and how you resolved your difficulty.

3. Why have you chosen the field of supply chain management?

Applications may be sent to jkellerman_ism.ws or mail to ISM,

R. Gene Richter Scholarship Program, PO Box 22160, Tempe, AZ 85285-2160.

Contacts for More Information:

Link to Institute for Supply Management website

Janis Kellerman

800.888.6276, extension 3023

jkellerman_ism.ws

Sandra Lukasik

Executive Director

734.777.6173

sandy.lukasik_gmail.com

WEB 2012 Richter Scholarship Application 10-10-11.pdf

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2012 Application Period Opens November 1
The R. Gene Richter Scholarship Program was established and named in memory of R. Gene Richter, who was a galvanizing force in the field of procurement. The program was initially established by the R. Gene and Nancy D. Richter Foundation in 2004. In 2005, the R. Gene and Nancy D. Richter Foundation partnered with the Institute for Supply Management™ (ISM) to expand the Foundation's scholarship program into the largest national scholarship program in the field of supply management. It was a goal of the Foundation and the Institute for Supply Management™ to establish the ability to provide for the funding of scholarships on an ongoing basis.
As a result, in 2008, with funding from from the Institute for Supply Management and the R. Gene and Nancy D. Richter Foundation, the ISM R. Gene Richter Scholarship Program Fund was established. The fund at ISM has a goal to grow the principle to $2 million. The proceeds from this fund will provide a portion of the scholarships for future Richter Scholars.