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OSUMom
04-13-2008, 05:07 PM
Sorry should have said OT in topic - off topic!!

Just in passing Dean told me he'd been invited to attend the US Presidential inauguration. He said he wouldn't be going, but thought it was cool he'd been invited (through the National Society of Collegiate Scholars). Well, I didn't think anything of it until I looked it up just now. How very cool! http://www.inauguralscholar.org/events.cfm

Now I know why he blew it off in conversation - with airfare, it would cost us over $3,000 for the 4 night conference. They have a pdf for fundraising ideas on the web site. I'm almost inclined to start to dream that this could become a reality. What a tremendous experience this could be for Dean, but that sure is a lot of money to raise. :o

susanH
04-13-2008, 09:06 PM
wow, seems like a real honor for him! too bad it's not more affordable, it would be a great experience. congratulations on that invitation:cwds:

MamaC
04-13-2008, 10:16 PM
Oh Laurie! That is so cool and I hope you can find a way to make it happen for him!

~~Becky~~

Ellen
04-14-2008, 12:09 AM
Would he enjoy it no matter which candidate wins? ;)

Anne
04-15-2008, 08:21 AM
Congratulations to Dean! What an honor and opportunity. Sounds like it would be fun for him although pretty pricey.
Anne