Jonathan Gilmour Memorial Scholarship Fund

  

"My favorite part of the day comes near quitting time. When the sun is going down and I’m leading the giraffes down the long paths to where they go to sleep, it’s just me and them and it’s perfect."

- Jonathan Gilmour

 

In April 2006, Franklin Park Zoo family lost a cherished family member when former zookeeper Jonathan Gilmour passed away suddenly at age 29. From the time he was a young boy, Jonathan displayed a love of animals. This passion never left as he entered adulthood and dedicated himself to a career centered on the animals he so loved. 

To learn more about Jonathan Gilmour and read one of his poems, click here. 

To honor Jonathan and his commitment to the welfare of animals, the Jonathan Gilmour Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 2006. The fund was established by Zoo New England with the generous financial support and volunteer leadership from the Gilmour family. The funds raised will be awarded to Zoo New England employees of longer than one year who present animal-care related projects before a committee.  

The 2011 scholarship winners are:
• Susan Bartlett, Zoo New England Associate Veterinarian – will receive a scholarship to attend an endoscopy workshop offered at the Veterinary College at the University of Georgia.
• Victoria Bram, Director of Membership and Admissions at Franklin Park Zoo, and Helen Phan, Membership Manager – Both will receive scholarships to attend the 2011 Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Annual Conference.
• Rebecca King Clayman, senior zookeeper - will receive a scholarship to attend the annual conference of American Livestock Breeds Conservancy.
• Colleen Donovan, senior zookeeper – will receive a scholarship to assist with a project to develop and sustain the long-term conservation of Tortuguero National Park in Costa Rica. The project is run through Global Vision International and will have a variety of objectives including establishing the impact of jaguar predation on marine turtle populations.
• Jessica Honeywell, veterinary technician – will receive a scholarship to attend the annual Association of Zoo Veterinary Technicians Conference for 2011 in Albuquerque, NM.
• Amanda Kamradt, senior zookeeper – will receive a scholarship to attend the American Association of Zoo Keepers 38th National Conference and present at both the Bowling for Rhinos (BFR) Panel Discussion and the Polar Bears International (PBI) Leadership Workshop.
• Nicole Smith, lead zookeeper – will receive a scholarship for her participation in the AZA’s Conservation Education Course.
• Pearl Yusuf, an assistant curator at Franklin Park Zoo – will receive a scholarship to participate in AZA’s Equid Taxonomic Advisory Group meeting, as well as other meetings and presentations at the AZA Midyear meeting.
 

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 4th Annual Gilmour Fund Walk and Ride held on Saturday May 7, 2011. To learn more click here.

Join the Jonathan Gilmour Memorial Scholarship Fund Team!

Whether you're riding, donating, or online shopping, YOU can be a part of the Jonathan Gilmour Memorial Scholarship Fund Team. It's as easy as following the links below!

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Thank you to all 2010 participants and volunteers!

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