[Oasfaa] Warning: National Scholars Honor Society is Afoot Again

[Mc Conahay, Pamela K]

Remember when I proudly announced that my dog is a scholar?  Well, we got
the poster & the applications from these folks again this week so I'll bet
you did too.  Just wanted to refresh your memory that this outfit is not
legit.  

Pam McConahay
Asst. Director, Compliance & Support Services
University of Oklahoma Financial Aid Services
731 Elm, Rm 125 Norman OK 73019-2111
(405) 325-4617  Fax (405) 325-7608
pmcconahay at ou.edu 

>  -----Original Message-----
> From: 	Pam McConahay [mailto:pmcconahay at ou.edu]  On Behalf Of Mc
> Conahay, Pamela K
> Sent:	Wednesday, June 19, 2002 12:17 PM
> To:	'OASFAA-L (E-mail)'
> Subject:	My Dog is a Scholar!
> 
> I've been informed that the list has been a little quiet lately, so I
> decided to share the pride I felt when my "daughter", Lily Dew,  received
> the following letter:
> 
> "Lily Dew, 
> 
> It is my honor and privilege to congratulate you on behalf of your
> nomination for membership in The National Scholars Honor Society.  Your
> outstanding scholastic achievements have placed you in the elite of
> American college students.  The membership committee has recently reviewed
> your application and has enthusiastically recommended that Full Membership
> be granted. You are eligible to be inducted into the Society during the
> current induction session.  
> 
> As a Full Member, you will join the the uppermost rank of superior
> students, and will gain the right and privilege of listing this membership
> on your credentials displaying your outstanding capabilities to future
> employers and graduate programs.  You will also receive the National
> Scholars Award of Achievement, a prestigious document suitable to be
> framed and displayed.  You will also receive a free copy of "Ace
> Undergrad, the ridiculously easy guide to getting straight A's in every
> undergrad course".  THE LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP FEE OF FIFTY DOLLARS IS DUE
> WITH YOUR ACCEPTANCE FORM.  You have not been selected to receive a
> scholarship at this time.   
> 
> I personally welcome you, Lily dew, to The National Scholars Honor
> Society, and applaud your achievement.
> 
> Wishing congratulations and much continued success,
> 
> Kevin Wakeman MD, BBS
> Admissions Officer
> Scholarship Committee Advisor
> Internet Technology Coordinator
> The National Scholars Honor Society"
> 
> National Headquarters: Wellington Academy
> Office of Membership and Awards: 956 South Bartlett Road, Bartlett, IL
> 60103-6552
> www.CollegeHonors.org  e-mail: NatSchlrHS at attbi.com
> 
> 
> 
> Imagine my pride, my joy, my COMPLETE FAITH that these SCUMBAGS would
> accept the application I submitted for my FOUR YEAR OLD FEMALE DACHSHUND
> if I will just cough up fifty bucks.  If you would like a copy of this
> letter to use as an example of scholarship scams and ripoffs, I'll be
> happy to send you one.  Meanwhile, has anybody got any suggestions of how
> I tell Lily that she really isn't going to go to college?  She'll be so
> upset, once she stops chasing her ball!!!
> 
> 
> Pam McConahay
> Asst Dir., Compliance & Support Svcs
> University of Oklahoma Financial Aid Services
> 731 Elm, Rm 125, Norman OK 73019-2111
> (405) 325-4617, fax (405) 325-7608
> pmcconahay at ou.edu 
>