This Scholarship Is in Recognition and Appreciation of Joanna Franklin S Contribution

The 2016 Joanna Franklin Scholarship

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The Midwest Consortium on Problem Gambling and Substance Abuse (MCPGSA) is pleased to announce a scholarship opportunity for new professionals in the field of disordered gambling – the Joanna Franklin Scholarship. The Joanna Franklin Scholarship will be awarded to professionals who are just entering the field of disordered gambling or who have been in this field for less than two years. The scholarship will be awarded to applicants who exhibit commitment, service and potential success in the field of disordered gambling. The scholarship will support attendance at the 13th Annual Midwest Conference on Problem Gambling and Substance Abuse, June 22-24, 2016, in Kansas City.

Note: The Joanna Franklin Scholarship includes one conference registration (a $250 value) and three nights of lodging (a $500 value) at the conference hotel, the Hilton Kansas City Airport, 8801 NW 112th St., in Kansas City, Mo. The scholarship recipient will be responsible for travel-related expenses, any meals not offered at the conference and registration fees for the optional ethics training.

This scholarship is in recognition and appreciation of Joanna Franklin’s contribution to the field.

Ms. Franklin was a brilliant pioneer in the field of problem gambling prevention and treatment. She was the first clinician hired by the first state-funded gambling treatment program. She treated problem gamblers and their families from 1979 until her death in October of 2013. Her tributes to the field include founding the Maryland Council on Problem Gambling, a NCPG Goldman Lifetime Award, a member of the NCPG Board of Directors, President of the Association of Problem Gambling Service Administrators, Director of the Center on Problem Gambling at the University of Maryland, and a board member of the International Gambling Counselor Certification Board Institute for Problem Gambling. She designed and delivered clinical training programs in 45 states, 10 Canadian provinces, 31 tribes and 9 countries in addition to providing gambling-specific treatment protocols, clinical training and supervision for national gambling certification. She consulted and trained for the FBI, CIA, Pentagon, the Navy and the Army. She designed and implemented responsible gaming training for state lotteries, race tracks and casinos internationally. Most importantly, she was a mentor and friend to many who have entered the field of problem gambling treatment and prevention.

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Scholarship Application Deadline: April 15, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. Notification Date: April 25, 2016 Please submit scholarship applications via email to Carol Spiker, MCPGSA President, [email protected], (785) 296-2269.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Applicant Name: Organization Name: Position: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: E-mail: Are you a certified/licensed gambling counselor? Yes No State: Are you a professional in prevention currently working with disordered gambling initiatives? Yes No State: Are you a researcher with a focus on disordered gambling? Yes No State: What percent of your time is spent serving disordered gambling initiatives? Please describe the work you do as it relates to disordered gambling? Aside from paid employment, in what other capacity do you serve disordered gambling/gamblers?

How long have you been working professionally in the field of disordered gambling? 0-6 months 6-12 months 12-18 months 18-24 months more than 24 months 1. Please state why you are applying for this scholarship (please be specific): 2. Please state your expectations of the conference (please be specific): 3. Describe how you will utilize the information gained at the conference: 4. Are you willing to attend the entire two and one-half days of the conference? Yes No

5. Please send the letter of recommendation form for this scholarship to a professional who can attest to your work in the field of disordered gambling.

2016 Midwest Conference on Problem Gambling and Substance Abuse