BEF Awards $14,500 in College Scholarships

BEF Awards $14,500 in College Scholarships High school cueists earn cash scholarships for academic excellenceColorado Springs, CO - The Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) awarded $14,500 in scholarships to nine high school seniors in the first year of the BEF Scholarship Program. After the program's October 1, 2003, announcement, over 275 students who excel in the classroom and in billiards submitted applications to the BEF. "Each year the BEF hopes to increase the number of scholarships offered through the continued support of the industry and private donations," said BCA and BEF Executive Director Stephen D. Ducoff. "The long-range goal of the BEF is to develop the future leaders of our industry. The BEF Scholarship Program shows that we value education as much as we value the great sport of billiards."The BEF is currently accepting sponsorships and donations for the 2005 BEF Scholarship Program. Companies or persons interested in contributing to the program are asked to contact Ms. Carrie Benson at carrie@bca-pool.com.The winners for the 2004 academic year are:$5,000 Excellence in EducationKevin Lappe of Fennville, MI $2,500 Dr. Cue Artistic Pool Marcus Janke of Humbird, WI $1,000 BCA Scholarship Corey Walker of Claremont, NCMatthew Eismann of Eagle, IDKevin Koch of Farley, IANaomi Breckon of Vacaville, CAPatrick Burke of Cleves, OHAlexander Hermann of Burbank, CAChante Steinbarth of Austin, TXWinners' essays can be found on the BCA website (www.bca-pool.com). Applications for the 2004/2005 academic year will be available October 1, 2004, and are due on March 15, 2005. Applications will be available for download on www.bca-pool.com, www.scholarships.com, www.scholarshipexperts.com, and www.fastweb.com.BEF TrusteesTom Riccobene, President Tom Rossman, Vice President Mike Baggett, TreasurerStephen D. Ducoff, Executive DirectorLarry JohnsLaura SmithJohn StranskyJack VoorheesCarrie Benson, Staff Liaison 2004 Scholarship CommitteeTom Riccobene, ChairLarry JohnsSkip NemecekTom RossmanJack VoorheesCarrie Benson, Staff LiaisonFor complete details on the BEF Scholarship Program or the BEF educational programs, please visit www.bca-pool.com. The purpose of the Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) is to further a standard of excellence and leadership within the billiard community by engaging in activities related to the educational and cultural advancement of tomorrow's leaders. The BEF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity organization administered by the Billiard Congress of America (BCA). The BEF raises money through various fundraisers such as the BEF Challenge the Stars, and from corporate and private donations. The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) is a non-profit 501(c)(6) trade organization, dedicated to providing its members with exceptional value by promoting and growing cue sports worldwide. The BCA supports its membership with educational programs, the International Billiard & Home Recreation Expo, tournaments and other programs designed to make pool everybody's game. For more information, please visit www.bca-pool.com. Media Contact:Amy Long, Director of Marketing & Business Development719.264.8300 x104 marketing@bca-pool.com Amy Long Director of Marketing & Business Development 2005 International Billiard & Home Recreation Expo April 7-9, 2005 Las Vegas Convention Center Visit InsidePOOL for the latest news in the sport of billiards and pool.

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