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The original documents are located in Box 2, folder "1976/09/08 - Washington Fashion
Group Benefit, McLean, Virginia" of the Frances K. Pullen Papers at the Gerald R. Ford
Presidential Library.
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REVISED REMARKS, Washington Fashion Group/Bloomingdale's,
September 8, 1976
Thank you to the American Fashion Group for this
very meaningful honor.
These scholarships will help educate young people
for a career in American fashion. I know first-hand what
an important and exciting industry fashion is, and the
future winners will participate in this creative and
dynamic business.
Americans no longer look to Europe for ideas and
inspiration, because our very own designers express our
individuality, energy and optimism for us.
Someday soon, I expect to wear clothes designed,
made or merchandised by the recipients of these
scholarships---just as I now take great pride in wearing
today's American designers.
Thank you, Bloomingdale's, for this marvelous
evening. Again, thanks to the American Fashion Group. We
all share an admiration for our expressive and growing
American fashion industry, which has grown because of the
interest of people like all of you.
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Revised Remarks, Washington Fashion Group/Bloomingdale's,
September 8, 1976
Thank you to the Washington Fashion Group for this
very meaningful honor.
These scholarships will help educate young people for
a career in American fashion. I know first-hand what an
important industry fashion is, and the future winners will
expand
help build the unique image of American fashion.
Americans no longer look to Europe for ideas and
creativity, because our very own designers express our
individuality, energy and optimism for us.
Someday soon, I expect to wear clothes designed,
made or merchandised by the recipients of these ************
scholarships just as I now take great pride in wearing
today's American designers.
These scholarships extend my own deep personal interest
in this important industry, and I thank all of you for
this marvelous evening and your concern about our expressive
and exciting American fashions.
Revised Remarks, Washington Fashion Group/Bloomingdale's
September 8, 1976
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September 8, 1976
I'm so happy about these scholarships to help educate
young people for a career in American fashion. I believe
American clothes say much about our xxxxxxx individuality,
energy and optimism.
I'm very excited for the future
winners, because I know first-hand what an important and
exciting industry fanx fashion is. Someday soon, I expect
to wear clothes designed, made or merchandised by recipients
of these scholarships.
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very meaningful honor. And thank you, Bloomingdale's, for
this marvelous evening.
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Washington Fashion Group/Bloomingdale's Remarks,
September 8, 1976
I'm so happy about these scholarships to help educate
young people for a career in American fashion. I know
first-hand what an important and exciting industry fashion
is.
I believe American clothes say much about our
individuality, energy and optimism. Someday soon, I
hope to wear clothes designed, made or merchandised by
recipients of these scholarships.
Thank you to the Washington Fashion Group for this
very meaningful honor. And thank you, Bloomingdale's, for
this marvelous evening.
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Washington Fashion Group/Bloomingdale's Remarks
I'm very excited about these Washington Fashion
Group Scholarships. and very pleased to be part of
an effort to educate young people for a career in
the fashion industry. I know first-hand what an
important and fascinating N industry it is.
Our American clothese say much about the individuality,
energy and optimism of Americans. Someday soon I hope to
wear clothes designed, made or merchandised by recipients
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very meaningful honor. And KX thank you Bloomingdale's
for this marvelous evening.
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Washington Fashion Group/Bloomingdale's Remarks, AX
September 8, 1976
I'm very excited about these scholarships and so
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people for a career in American fashion.
I know first-hand what an important and exciting
industry fashion is. I believe American clothes say
much about our individuality, energy and optimism.
Someday soon, I hope to wear clothes designed,
made or merchandised by recipients of these scholarships.
Thank you to the Washington Fashion Group for this very
meaningful honor. And thank you Bloomingdale's for this
marvelous evening.
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Washington Fashion Group/Bloomingdale's Remarks,
September 8, 1976
I'm SO happy about these scholarships to help educate
young people for a career in American fashion. I know
first-hand what an important and exciting industry fashion
is.
I believe American clothes say much about our
individuality, energy and optimism. Someday soon, I
hope to wear clothes designed, made or merchandised by
recipients of these scholarships.
Thank you to the Washington Fashion Group for this
very meaningful honor. And thank you, Bloomingdale's, for
this marvelous evening.
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Washington Fashion Group/Bloomingdale" Remarks,
September 8, 1976
I'm SO happy about these scholarships to help educate
young people for a career in American fashion. I know
first-hand what an important and exciting industry fashion
is.
I believe American clothes say much about our
individuality, energy and optimism. Someday soon, I
hope to wear clothes designed, made or merchandised by
recipients of these scholarships.
Thank you to the Washington Fashion Group for this
very meaningful honor. And thank you, Bloomingdale's, for
this marvelous evening.
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KAYE
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 2, 1976
MEMORANDUM TO:
PETER SORUM
FROM:
SUSAN PORTER
SUBJECT:
Action Memo
Mrs. Ford has accepted the following out-of-town invitation:
EVENT: Benefit Gala
GROUP: Bloomingdale's and The Washington Fashion Group
DATE: Wednesday, September 8, 1976
TIME: 8:00 p.m.
PLACE: Bloomingdale's
Tyson's Corner
McLean, Virginia
CONTACT: Teddy Westrice
O: 356-2230
893-3500, ext. 215
H: 229-6088
COMMENTS
Mrs. Ford will attend the special evening being hosted
by Bloomingdale's to benefit The Washington Group's
newly established Betty Ford Fashion Scholarship. This
will be a black tie international evening which will
also be a preview of Bloomingdale's new store. The
Scholarship will aid young people interested in careers
in fashion. I understand large contingents from New York
will be present and at least parts of it will be
nationally televised. Five special rooms will be
dedicated in recognition of international contributions
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to the American fashion industry. One room will be dedicated
to the First Lady. The others include Spain, Italy, Canada, and
France. The file is attached.
Thank you.
C: BF Staff
Red Cavaney
William Nicholson
Jerry Jones
Terry O'Donnell
David Lissy
Rex Scouten
Staircase
August 27, 1976
Dear Mrs. Ford,
This is the benefit evening associated
with the opening of Bloomingdale's which you
and I discussed on the phone. I understand
it will also be televised.
be
Attend, September 8th (if this is
not the night-of the debates)
Regret
Thank you.
susan
BF Pending to Consider
September 8, 1976
D.C.
July 20, 1976
Dear Ms. Grigg,
How much I appreciated your gracious letter
telling of the finalization of the date of
September 8th for the initiation 06 the Betty
Ford Fashion Scholarship sponsored by the
Washington Fashion Group. If this scholarship
can indeed expand the horizons 06 young people
interested in careers in fashion, I shall indeed
be greatly honored to have my name associated
with so worthwhile an endeavor. Although it
is unlikely my autumn commitments will permit
me to be with you on September 8th, I have
noted the date on my working calendar and
will be in communication with you closer to
the date.
with gratitude and warmest best wishes,
Sincerely,
Belly Ford
Ms. Margy Grigg
Regional Director
The Washington Fashion Group
601 South Washington Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
SP/ph
c: BF Pending to Consider (September 8th, D.C.)
THE FASHION GROUP, Inc.
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE WASHINGTON, D. C. REGIONAL GROUP
July 13, 1976
Mrs. Gerald Ford
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mrs. Ford,
On Wednesday, September 8, 1976, The Betty Ford
Fashion Scholarship will be initiated by the Washington
Fashion Group at the Gala Preview Opening of Bloomingdales's.
A Room, specially designed in your honor will be one of
the features of this black tie benefit.
We are thrilled that you have approved this
endeavor, which will enable students to enter into
fashion related aareers.
We know your schedule is demanding, but we hope
you will be able to join us briefly on September 8th,
at 8;00 'clock p. m.
Sincerely yours
Margy Margy Regional Grigg Director Grigg
The Washington Fashion Group
HEADQUARTERS OFFICE: 9 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA, NEW YORK, N.Y. 10020
To Susan Pata
with formal invite
THE FASHION GROUP, Inc.
8/11/76
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE WASHINGTON, D C. REGIONAL GROUP
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Dear Mrs. Ford:
The Washington Fashion Group is honored that we shall be able
to give scholarships in your honor.
The event, Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. also previews the open-
ing of Bloomingdalle's in our community. "Windows On The World"
is a fitting theme for the black tie event.
We hope to net at least $20,000 for the fashion scholarships for
qualified Washington area students. These will be administered
by 2 scholarship committee of members of The Washington Fashion
Group. It is a skilled group of professional women who work
with the educational leaders in our town.
We would be thrilled if you could find time to drop by, even
for an hour that evening, to share the gala with us. Your pre-
sence would "make" the evening for all those who have worked so
hard and for those who will attend the event.
I must pass on to you a bit of a conversation I had with a young
person the other day. This small voice inquired how could she
qualify for The Betty Ford Fashion Scholarships. I told her the
guidelines were being outlined at the present and would be happy
to notify her when completed. "I'm in my first year of high
school", she added, How's that for being a motivating force in
a young person's life?
My best to you, The President, and your family.
With warm regards
Eleni
eleni epstein- 484-4359
va. Ogiling
966-8035 WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
The Betty Ford Fashion Scholarships of the Washington, D.C.
Regional Group
of
The Fashion Inc.
The Fashion Group, Inc. is a non-commercial association of women engaged in fashion
work, formed to advance the principles of applied art in industry and to foster good
taste in fashion; to encourage the cooperation among those engaged in conceiving,
designing, manufacturing, promoting, and distributing fashions; and, through education
and the dissemination of useful information, to inspire a keener interest in fashion
industries and to the end that those engaged in the field of fashion may better
serve themselves and the public at large.
The Scholarships are given in Betty Ford's name honoring her for her interest in
furthering excellence in the fields of fashion.
The Betty Ford Fashion Scholarship Fund solicits applications annually. Scholarships
will be made to individuals in the discipline of fashion, art, design, merchandising,
journalism or any other related discipline.
Terms of the Scholarships
The Washington Fashion Group will provide grants not to exceed $2,000 in any one
academic year. The amounts of the grants and the number of grants are at the
discretion of the Scholarship Committee.
Eligiblility for Scholarship Grant
1. The applicant must be a resident of the metropolitan area of Washington, D.C.
2. The applicant must pursue studies toward a degree in the discipline of fashion,
art, design, merchandising, journalism or any other fashion related discipline.
3. The applicant must have completed 2 years of work in an accredited junior college,
college, or university and have demonstrated a genuine interest in fashion or fashion
related field through education, work, or avocation.
4. The scholarship may be used for either undergraduate or graduate study.
5. An applicant who has received a grant from the Washington Fashion Group may
reapply for one additional grant.
Required Submissions
(Applications should be sent to the BFFS's Committee Chairman, Virginia S. Ogilvy,
of the Washington Fashion Group. 4017 48th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20016.)
The applicant should submit FIVE copies of:
1. A brief statement as to his or her objectives of a career in fashion
or fashion related employment.
2. Designate the educational institution he or she will attend.
3. A resume of his or her academic background, extra curricular activities
and job related experiences.
4. An official transcript from the school in which he or she last matriculated.
5. Name, address, phone number of individuals with a thorough knowledge of the
educational abilities in areas pertaining to their chosen career fields.
6. Further submissions and/or a personal interview may be required of finalists.
1977 Applications should be sent to:
Mrs. Virginia S. Ogilvy
4017 48th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20016
Deadline for filing January 1, 1977
GENALD FORD LIBRARY
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Bithy Ford Fashion
The Mary Vogal Strasburg ScholarshipSof the Washington, D. C.
Regional Group
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of
The Fashion Group Inc.
Bitty Fushion
The Mary Vogel Strasburg Scholarship Fund solicits applications
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annually. Awards will be made to individuals in the discipline of
fashion, art, design, merchandising, journalism or any other related
discipline.
Terms of the Scholarship
The Washington Fashion Group will provide grants not to exceed
$2000 in any one academic year. The amounts of the grants and the
number of grants are at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee.
& Holted grans may be given to cover the cost of a course. This can
be extended to someone working in the fashion field who has not
necessarily matriculated at a school In making application for a grant
of this type as many required submissions as possible should be completed
Grants of all types will be administered through the administrative
channels of the school selected by the applicant.
Eligibility for Scholarship Grant
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1. The applicant must be a resident of the metropolitan area of
Washington, D. C.
toward a digle
2. The applicant must pursue studies in the discipline of fashion,
art, design, merchandising, journalism or any other fashion
related discipline.
3. The applicant must have completed 2 years of work in an accredited
junior college, college, or university and have demonstrated a
genuine interest in fashion or fashion related field through
education, work or avocation.
4. The scholarship may be used for either undergraduate or graduate
study.
5. An applicant who has received a grant from the Washington Fashion
Group may reapply for one additional grant.
Required Submissions
VIRGINIA S. OGILVY
(Applications should be sent to the Awards Committee Chairman of the
Washington Fashion Group.) 4017 48th STREET, WASHINGTON, D.C.
The applicant should submit five copies of:
20016.
1. A brief statement as to his or her objectives of a career in
fashion or fashion related employment.
2. Designate the educational institution he or she will attend.
3. A resume of his or her academic background, extra curricular
activities and job related experiences.
4. an official transcrip 1 from The school in lost wheel he or she
In addition three letters of recommendation: two from persons
make culoted
qualified to evaluate the academic achiev ments and talents of the
applicant and one from a person qualified to comment as to the
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applicants character. These letters should be submitted directly
to the chairman of the awards committee. An official transcript
should be sent directly to the chairman of the awards committee.
Those applying for a limited grant to cover the cost of one course
should complete as many submissions as possible.
Criteria for Selection
1. An evaluation of the required submissions shall be the most
important consideration in making the selection of the
scholarship awardee.
2. Equal consideration shall be given to female and male applicants.
3. Equal consideration shall be given to applicants in the fashion
field or related areas of study.
4. Extra curricular activities, work experience, recognition or
awards for achievements of the applicant in fashion or related areas
will be given consideration along with the academic achievements
of the applicant.
1977
1976 applications should be sent to:
Mrs. Virginia S. Ogilvy
4017 48th St. N. W.
Washington, D. C. 20016
Phone 202-966-8035
Deadline for filing - April 6, 1976
Jan 1, 1977
Please note that small grants to cover the cost of a single course and
larger grants which could cover a sizeable portion of the cost incurred in
an academic year are available again this year through the Mary Vogel Strasburg
Scholarship Fund. Fashion Group members are encouraged to apply for both types
of grants.
Information concerning application procedures are enclosed. If you know
of anyone interested in making application, please provide them with this in-
formation.
You are encouraged to provide scholarship information to any schools or
universities with which you have contact.
Additional copies are available from either of the chairpersons (Elinor
Burgess and Virginia Ogilvy).