The International Association of Yiddish Clubs (IAYC) has set up a scholarship fund in honor of Michael Baker. The purpose of the fund is to enable younger people to attend IAYC conferences. Specifically;

1. We shall award four scholarships valued at $500 each, to attend the 12th IAYC Conference at the La Jolla Marriott Hotel from October 24-27, 2008. The scholarships cover registration and a shared room. The applicant furnishes his or her transportation.
2. Last year's awardees were Sabina Brukner, Sean Martin, "Lil Rev" (click to see their bios)
3. The deadline for submitting the application for the 2008 conference is April 15, 2008.
4. To be eligible;
   1. An IAYC club must sponsor the applicant.
   2. Applicants should be under the age of forty five.
   3. Applicants should have a working knowledge of the Yiddish language.
   4. The application should consist of two sheets.
      The first should be a cover letter by the sponsoring club that states the applicant's name, mailing address, phone number and e-mail address as well as the club's name and address and its contact person. The second is to be written by the applicant and should be no more than one page. It should include the applicant's background in Yiddish culture, and the title of the presentation to be made at the conference.
5. Application may be made through E-mail at;
   majpaulww2@sbcglobal.net or by snail mail to
   
   Paul Melrood, IAYC President
   500 W. Bender Rd. #46
   Glendale, WI 53217
   ………………….
6. Awardees will then send online a short bio and passport-like photo for the Conference Journal.

Mike Baker was a key member of our IAYC Board. Roz, his wife, stepped in and chaired the 9th conference in Minneapolis. Mike’s memory of his love for Yiddish will be kept alive by his generous donation to the IAYC Scholarship Fund.

The selection committee choosing the awardees consists of President Paul Melrood (Glendale, Wisconsin), Vice President Dr. Motl Rosenbush (Kensington, Maryland) and Morrie Feller, Past Treasurer (Phoenix, Arizona).