2024-2025 MICHELSON AWARD ESSAY CONTEST RECIPIENT – NADIA JONES

Feb 25, 2025

“Hello everyone! My name is Miss Nadia, I am in seventh grade, and my favorite color is purple.” These are the first words I ever spoke to the very first group of children I taught.”

Nadia’s essay about her long-term volunteer experience as a teacher’s assistant in musical theater classes was captivating. She made a difference to many children over those five years, and especially to one boy who was very uncomfortable socially. Her kindness and attention will remain with this boy, and many others throughout their lives.

Nadia is a senior at Hallmark Academy in Sanger, where she is a member of a newly started CSF chapter. Academic decathlon is among her favorite activities. She says “not to brag, but my team won the Division 5 National Championship, and I got first place individually.” And not unexpectedly, Nadia enjoys singing, reading, and creative writing. In the future, she plans on majoring in English and becoming either a high school English teacher or a family attorney. 

2025 Spring Conference & Awards Events

Feb 14, 2025

March 8 | Central Coast Conference & Awards Interviews/Workshop
All CSF/CJSF members, advisers and parents are welcome to attend, *please use link to register.
hosted by Dublin High School CSF Chapter 901cc
8151 Village Pkwy, Dublin, CA 94568 | Map
NOTE: Park in the lot on Brighton Drive. It’s closer to the Student Union.
*Central Coast Conference Details & Registration

Awards Activities Schedule- tentative schedule will be finalized week of February 17th*

  • Seymour Interview: 8am – 12pm* | Meet the Finalists
  • Huhn Workshop: 10am – 11pm | Meet the Huhn Nominees
  • Student Summit: 11am – 12pm only Huhn nominees
  • Lunch: 12pm – 1pm for all Seymour finalists, Huhn nominees, board members, and Di Giovanna recipients only*
  • Awards Ceremony: 1pm – 2pm including family and advisers* | Meet the DiGiovanna Recipient

*Seymour Finalists, Huhn nominees, and DiGiovanna recipients will be automatically registered for this conference & awards event including lunch, hosted by Dublin High School CSF Chapter 901cc.

March 15 | Central Awards Interviews & Ceremonies
The morning events are for Seymour Finalists, Huhn nominees, and DiGiovanna recipients only
Family and Advisers are invited to attend the Awards ceremony.
hosted by Sanger West High School CSF Chapter 1547c
1850 S Fowler Ave, Fresno, CA 93727 | Map

  • Seymour Interview: 8am – 12pm
  • Huhn Workshop: 10am – 11pm
  • Student Summit: 11am – 12pm only Huhn nominees
  • Lunch: 12pm – 1pm for all Seymour finalists, Huhn nominees, board members, and Di Giovanna recipients
  • Awards Ceremony: 1pm – 2pm including family and advisers | Meet the CSF Michelson Award Recipient

Seymour Finalists, Huhn nominees, and DiGiovanna recipients will be registered for this awards event including lunch, hosted by Sanger West High School CSF Chapter 1547c
Michelson Recipient will be registered for lunch and Awards ceremony.

March 22 | South Awards Interviews & Ceremonies
The morning events are for Seymour Finalists, Huhn nominees, and DiGiovanna recipients only
Family and Advisers are invited to attend the Awards ceremony.
hosted by Van Avery Prep CJSF Chapter 868js
29851 Santiago Rd, Temecula, CA 92592 | Map

  • Seymour Interview: 8am – 12pm
  • Huhn Workshop: 10am – 11pm
  • Student Summit: 11am – 12pm only Huhn nominees
  • Lunch: 12pm – 1pm for all Seymour finalists, Huhn nominees, board members, and Di Giovanna recipients
  • Awards Ceremony: 1pm – 2pm including family and advisers

Seymour Finalists, Huhn nominees, and DiGiovanna recipients will be registered for this event including lunch, hosted by Van Avery Prep CJSF Chapter 868s.

March 29 | South Central Awards Interviews & Ceremonies
The morning events are for Seymour Finalists, Huhn nominees, and DiGiovanna recipients only
Family and Advisers are invited to attend the Awards ceremony.
hosted by El Segundo High School Chapter 203sc
640 Main St, El Segundo, CA 90245 | Map

  • Seymour Interview: 8am – 12pm
  • Huhn Workshop: 10am – 11pm
  • Student Summit: 11am – 12pm only Huhn nominees
  • Lunch: 12pm – 1pm for all Seymour finalists, Huhn nominees, board members, and Di Giovanna recipients
  • Awards Ceremony: 1pm – 2pm including family and advisers

Seymour Finalists, Huhn nominees, and DiGiovanna recipients will be registered for this conference & awards event including lunch, hosted by El Segundo High School Chapter 203sc.

April 5 | North Conference & Awards Interviews/Workshop
All CSF/CJSF members, advisers and parents are welcome to attend, *please use link to register.
hosted by Bidwell Jr. High School CJSF Chapter 158jn
2376 North Ave, Chico, CA 95926 | Map
*North Conference Details & Registration

  • 8-8:30am: Check-in & Continental Breakfast
  • 8:30-9:25am: Opening Ceremony (welcome, intros, keynote speaker, zumba start-up)
  • 9:30-10:10am: Workshop Session #1
  • 10:15-10:55am: Workshop Session #2
  • 11:00-11:40am: Workshop Session #3
  • 11:45am-1:00pm: LUNCH
  • 1:00-1:40pm: Workshop Session #4
  • 1:45-2:45pm: Closing Ceremony & Awards – Huhn & Seymour Awards, Drawing, Thank Yous

Awards Activities Schedule*

  • Seymour Interview: 8am – 12pm
  • Huhn Workshop and Student Summit: 9:30am – 12pm
  • Lunch: 11:45pm – 1pm
  • Awards Ceremony: 1:45pm – 2:45pm including family and advisers

*Seymour Finalists, Huhn nominees, and DiGiovanna recipients will be automatically registered for this conference & awards event including lunch, hosted by Bidwell Junior High School CJSF Chapter 158jn

CSF/CJSF North Conference – April 5, 2025 in Chico

Feb 14, 2025

All CSF/CJSF members and advisers are invited to the North Region Conference! 

Occupation Odyssey
Saturday, April 5, 2025 | 8am – 2:45pm

Hosted by Bidwell Junior High CJSF Chapter 158jn
2376 North Avenue, Chico | Map

$25 registration fee includes light continental breakfast and lunch
Registration deadline: March 21, 2025
Register here

DOWNLOAD: North Region CSF/CJSF Conference Flyer-Registration

This will be a rewarding CSF/CJSF experience tailored to your educational growth and development.

  • Special Guest Speaker/College and Career
  • Readiness workshops in the following fields:
    • Women in Aviation
    • Media/Journalism – TV, Print and Radio
    • Education – teacher to principal to district administrator Physical and Sports Therapy
    • Nursing and Physician Assistant
    • Hydro-Electric Power Engineer
    • Concrete Management Industry
    • Food Science – Flavorful Futures
    • CAL FIRE & RESCUE
    • Local Government & Community Organizing Technology – IT Engineering
    • Migrant Transportation Advocacy
    • Attorney

Information: Sandra Villasenor – svillase@chicousd.org

Conference Registration

Awards Activities Schedule*

  • Seymour Interview: 8am – 12pm
  • Huhn Workshop: 10am – 11pm
  • Student Summit: 11am – 12pm Huhn nominees only
  • Lunch: 11:45pm – 1pm Seymour finalists, Huhn nominees, board members, and Di Giovanna recipients
  • Awards Ceremony: 1:45pm – 2:45pm including family and advisers

*Seymour Finalists, Huhn nominees, and DiGiovanna recipients will be registered for this conference & awards event including lunch, hosted by Bidwell Junior High CJSF Chapter 158jn.

CSF/CJSF Central Coast Conference – March 8, 2025 in Dublin

Feb 5, 2025

All CSF/CJSF members and advisers are invited to the Central Coast Region Conference! 

Shoot for the Stars
Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 8:30am – 1:30pm

Hosted by Dublin High School CSF Chapter 901cc
8151 Village Pkwy, Dublin | Map

$20 registration fee | $25 at the door
Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Register here
Online registration closes March 1st.

DOWNLOAD: Central Coast Region CSF/CJSF Conference Flyer-Registration.

Agenda - 2025 CSF/CJSF Central Coast Conference

Information: Kim Halket – halketkim@dublinusd.org
Make check payable to: DHS CSF
Mail check payments to:
Kim Halket
DHS
8151 Village Parkway
Dublin 94568

Awards Activities Schedule- tentative schedule will be finalized week of February 17th*

  • Seymour Interview: 8am – 12pm* | Room: Library commuity room
  • Huhn Workshop: 10am – 11pm | Room: Career Center
  • Student Summit: 11am – 12pm only Huhn nominees | Room: Career Center
  • Lunch: 12pm – 1pm for all Seymour finalists, Huhn nominees, board members, and Di Giovanna recipients only* | Room: Student Union
  • Awards Ceremony: 1pm – 2pm including family and advisers* | Room: Student Union

*Seymour Finalists, Huhn nominees, and DiGiovanna recipients will be registered for this conference & awards event including lunch, hosted by Dublin High School CSF Chapter 901cc.

How to Join the CSF/CJSF Board of Directors – Zoom on February 6th

Jan 25, 2025

Virtual Workshop on Zoom: Joining the State Board – Candidacy and Elections
Watch the Video – Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 5pm
Learn how you can be a part of the future of California Scholarship Federation & California Junior Scholarship Federation.

Maintaining a dynamic and engaged board of directors is important to any organization. CSF and CJSF need to bring new people with fresh ideas and energy to the board. You could be someone who contributes to the future of CSF and CJSF!

CSF and CJSF seek new board candidates each year. Please consider putting your yourself up as a candidate for one of the positions open for 2025-2027. Or suggest it to someone you know who could contribute to the mission of CSF and CJSF.

Find out more about becoming a candidate and a member of the state board on February 6th at 5pm on Zoom. Current Advisers will be sent an email with the Zoom link. Check your spam folders if you don’t see it in your Inbox. Email patricia@csf-cjsf.org for the Zoom link.

Duties of Officers and Board Members
Board members are expected to attend in person two board meetings a year.
CSF covers travel, hotel, meals, and allowed expenses.

President-Elect – Candidates must have served on CSF/CJSF Board for at least 1 year.

  • Act as President when the President is absent or incapacitated.
  • Become familiar with the responsibilities of the President.
  • Oversee annual elections.
  • Act as Chairperson of Legislation: Receive/review proposed amendments to the CSF State Constitution and Bylaws; notify Board of any proposed legislation which may affect scholarships and the purpose of CSF.
  • Serve as a voting member on the CSF state board and attend in person two board meetings each year.

Secretary

  • Take minutes at Board of Directors meetings.
  • Send copies of board meeting minutes to the Board and maintain meeting minutes so they are available to the Board.
  • Act as Corresponding Secretary for the Board.
  • Serve as a voting member on the CSF state board and attend in person two board meetings each year.

Treasurer

  • Disburse funds.
  • Arrange with bookkeeper for annual compilation by a professional accountant.
  • Make a financial report at the annual meeting.
  • Serve as Chair of the Budget Committee.
  • Serve as a voting member on the CSF state board and attend in person two board meetings each year.

CJSF Vice Presidents – You may be asked to serve in a region outside your chapter region.

  • Act as liaisons between CSF and CJSF.
  • To serve on the regional conference organizing committee.
  • To serve as a voting member of the CSF State Board and attend in person two board meetings each year.
  • Maintain regular communications with the advisers in the region, serving as their liaison with the state board.
  • Submit an annual report to the President.
  • Contact any inactive or delinquent chapters in the region.
  • Encourage affiliation of eligible schools within the region.
  • Serve as a voting member on the CSF state board and attend in person two board meetings each year.

 

CSF Advisers Virtual Seymour Awards Workshop – January 16th at 5pm

Jan 8, 2025

CSF Advisers – Virtual Workshop – Awards
January 16, 2025 | 5-6pm
Focus: Award nominations, Membership Drives, Dues, New Advisers
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/93876514650

Join members of the Seymour Committee and CSF Board to learn about the Seymour Awards, how to nominate one or two CSF Senior Sealbearers, tips on selecting nominees from your chapter as well as getting and organizing the required documentation.

No need to register, just join us at 5pm on January 13th.

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