VOLCANO: Robert W. Decker Memorial Endowment with the University of Hawaii Foundation

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Robert W. Decker Memorial Endowment with the University of Hawaii Foundation
From: Donald Thomas <dthomas@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Dr. Robert Decker was the driving force behind the establishment of the Center for the Study of Active Volcanoes, and served as its mentor from its founding until his passing in 2005.  A major goal for establishing CSAV was to have it serve as a vehicle to bring scientists and engineers from developing nations to Hawaii for a CSAV/USGS cooperative training program in methods of monitoring and mitigating volcanic hazards.  In order to perpetuate recognition of Bob's contributions to the CSAV training mission, we are working to establish the Robert W. Decker Memorial Endowment with the University of Hawaii Foundation.  Once established, the perpetual endowment will provide funding each year, while preserving its capital, to assist one or more trainees from developing countries to attend CSAV's annual International Training Program in Volcano Hazards Monitoring.  To the present date, CSAV has provided training to more than 150 young scientists from 26 countries. 

 

The Fund was initiated nearly five years ago, and is close to reaching the $25,000 threshold required for a permanent endowment.  To help meet this goal, an anonymous donor has generously offered to match any donations made between now and December 31, 2011.  Our year-end goal is to maximize the matching funding and meet the $25,000 endowment threshold.  The fund will also be partially supported by royalties from one of the books written by the Deckers.

 

To make a donation, visit:

https://www.uhfoundation.org/give/giving-gift.aspx?allocation=20468403

 

For more details, feel free to contact Darcy Bevens at:
bevens@xxxxxxxxxx

 
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