Marysville Chamber of Commerce Business Scholarships
In Memory of Earl Hagen

Mr. Earl Hagen a World War II United States Navy Veteran and local businessman, devoted many years to the Marysville Community. His extensive business background included 29 years of service with Sears and Roebuck and 9 years as owner of Hagen’s Hardware in Marysville. He was instrumental in establishing the Marysville Chamber of Commerce and served as its first president. He also served as president of Downtown Port Huron, Port Huron Goodwill Industries and Kiwanis Club, and was a 50-year member of the American Legion. Earl was a devoted husband to his wife Barbara and father of two daughters. Mr. Hagen was supportive of many young people in our community, giving them training and their first employment opportunities.

This scholarship is designed to recognize and encourage current Marysville High School students who are planning to continue their education in the field of Business. The scholarship committee strongly encourages all business students to apply.

All required documentation is to be turned into the Marysville High School Career Resource Center by May 15th, at 3:00 p.m. Notification will be made by May 22, 2009.

All applicants must submit:

1. Completed Application with all requested information
2. A Cover Letter Addressing:
- Post-secondary educational plans and career goals
- Anticipated costs and funding options for that educational choice
- A one-page, single spaced, (250 words or less), about the importance of ethics. 3. Resume
4. Educational and Employability:
- Transcripts
- ACT/SAT scores
- Evidence of any co-curricular and extra-curricular involvement/activities
- Special awards and community involvement
- Volunteerism
5. Letters of Recommendation, (minimum two), from Community Leaders or Employers: (Letters from teachers or school administrators will not be considered).

The Scholarship Committee will inform the Marysville Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors of its choice. The scholarship will be awarded each May and must be used within one (1) year of receipt. The scholarship amount will be sent in August, directly to the accredited university, college, community college or vocational school of the recipient’s choice, once proof of enrollment in Business curriculum is provided. Also, the recipient is respectfully requested to briefly attend a Board of Directors meeting for purposes of introduction and photo.

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Gayle Pope remains a favorite person to many in Marysville. Her degree from Detroit Commercial College led to spending a varied professional career in the automotive, hotel, merchandising and airline industries. The latter allowed for world travels which led to an appreciation of fine art and craft. An avid art collector, Gayle always encouraged creativity in others, and used her talent to improve the efforts of whatever organization she served.
Spending her retirement years in Marysville, Gayle served the Marysville Chamber of Commerce as a loyal volunteer for its Art In The Park event as well as others for many years. The Blue Water Humane Society of St. Clair County was another organization that benefited by her involvement.
This scholarship is designed to recognize and encourage current Maryville High School students who are planning to continue their education in the arts.


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