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Certified scholarship program honors Anne Marie Fearn
M
y mom Anne Marie Fearn, who served as chairman and
chief executive officer of the company for three decades,
was always a strong advocate of education. She believed
it was an important factor for people to make a better life for them-
selves and their families. Shortly after she passed away in April
2013, we decided to do something special at Certified
Folder Display Service in her honor.
So in late 2013, Certified launched the Anne
Marie Fearn Memorial Scholarship Awards and
handed out its first seven scholarships in 2014,
spreading them among students of our advertis-
ers, rack locations and Certified employees.
Since that time, we've awarded $95,000 in schol-
arships to 35 well-deserving students. And in this issue
you can meet our 2018 scholarship winners, which represent an-
other fine group of aspiring and ambitious scholars.
When we go through the selection process, one of the things that
always amazes me is how sharp and well-rounded the applicants
are and how dedicated they are to continuing their education and
making an impact in the world.
This year's winners certainly fit that mold. And so I invite you to
peer into the future generation and get to know some of the won-
derful and praiseworthy students we've selected this year.
PATRICK FEARN,
President
1120 Joshua Way, Vista, CA 92081
(760) 727-5100 • (800) 799-7373
Fax (760) 727-1583
what's inside
the insider
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‰
How California Welcome Centers
offer prime marketing options for
travel-related businesses.
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‰ Certified ExploreBoards are
now in operation at nearly 50
major tourist destinations.
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‰ Deals and Steals will add an
exciting feature to VisitorTips.com.
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‰ Priscilla Kennedy takes on
many roles to help things run
smoothly at Certified.
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‰ Viva Las Vegas! Certified
upgrades its Nevada operations.
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‰ Then & Now: Here's how
brochures have told the story
through the years.
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‰ Student achievers! Certified
announces winners of its 2018
AMF memorial scholarships.
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