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Yesterday, 40 billionaires made a pledge to donate half of their wealth to charities either during their lifetime or after their death.
 

The Maryland Science Center was the setting for the Carson Scholars Fund’s 4th Annual Scholar Summer Celebration. Scholars and Alumni from all over Maryland and surrounding areas came together for the opportunity to network and show their support for the newly graduated Carson Scholars.

Be one of the first 25 participants to correctly answer the questions below and win two tickets to the Carson Scholar Summer Celebration event being held at the Maryland Science Center July 20, 2010 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This is a Carson Scholar exclusive event and winners will have a chance to mingle with Dr. and Mrs. Carson.
Contest Questions:

1. What type of surgeon is Dr. Carson?
2. Where did Dr. Carson attend medical school?
3. Dr. Carson has co-authored five non-medical books; name the title of one of them.

Taking advantage of the cluster that Wellwood Elementary, Pikesville Middle and Pikesville High Schools make, the principals organized a joint honors ceremony for their scholars and to celebrate the success of the reading room of one of the "feeder" schools, Wellwood Elementary School. It was a sunny day, the first Monday in June, and visitors were escorted to the high school library, where a select group of students, parents, and community leaders gathered for this special ceremony.

Dr. Garth McDonald and his engaging wife Jennifer hosted a beautiful event in their charming home in Phoenix, MD on the evening of May 10. These dear friends of longtime Carson Scholar supporters, Eddie and Sylvia Brown, had more than 50 attendees drinking in the enchanting setting as the sun slowly sank behind the forest encircled site, as they partook of various culinary delights.

President Obama believes in the capacity of young people to move America forward. He is committed to providing young leaders from across the nation an opportunity to develop their leadership skills and fostering a continued commitment to public service through the White House Internship Program. This hands-on pro­gram is designed to mentor and cultivate today’s young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office of the President and prepare them for future roles in public service.

Follow this link to see some amazing candid photos from the Fourteenth Annual Carson Scholars Fund Awards Banquet in Baltimore, MD! In the collection, there are some great shots of all the things you'll want to remember and maybe some events you missed!

Better teachers make batter students! Read about how you can recieve tuition assistance in order to become a teacher and lead today's youth!
 
The mission of the Call Me MISTER (acronym for Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models) Initiative is to increase the pool of available teachers from a broader more diverse background particularly among the State's lowest performing elementary schools. Student participants are largely selected from among under-served, socio-economically disadvantaged and educationally at-risk communities.
 

CSF Board Member Audrey Jones received the Service Above Self Award last night at Martin’s West.  The Rotary Club of Woodlawn-Westview honored Mrs. Jones along with 32 other community minded individuals for their hard work and dedication to various charities.  Audrey’s work with Dr. Carson’s THINK BIG program and the CSF was recognized.  Congratulations and Thank you for all of your hard work, Audrey!