The historic flooding of October 2015 left many South Carolinians with devastating damage and loss.
The South Carolina Music Teachers Association has established the SCMTA Benevolence Fund to specifically assist music teachers in South Carolina whose professional lives have been severely disrupted by natural disaster. The Fund was started with a generous donation from the members of the Alabama Music Teachers Association who wanted to help members of SCMTA affected by the flooding.
Disbursements are intended to assist with repair or replacement of damaged instruments, and to replace destroyed teaching materials or literature. It is not intended to replace lost income from teaching. Documentation of the loss or damage is required and should be attached to the application for assistance, along with an estimated cost of repair or replacement.
To apply for assistance, complete the SCMTA Benevolence Fund Application form, and attach a separate page listing the loss or damage. Submit both pages, either by postal or electronic mail to:
South Carolina Music Teachers AssociationAttention: Deborah A. Ruth
242 Greenview Court
Lexington, SC 29072
803-808-3732 / 803-917-3688
debbieruth@sc.rr.com
Deadline for submission of applications is June 1, 2016.
The Executive Board of SCMTA will review applications and make decisions about disbursements from the Benevolence Fund based on monies available and number of applications received. All communications will remain confidential. Funds will be dispersed by June 30, 2016. Any funds remaining will be contributed to the MTNA Foundation Benevolence Fund.
