Pipan Pacer – WASDA Scholarship Fundraiser 2021We are still social distancing in several parts of North America and the world. But, that will not stop WASDA! Kick-off your summer with the Pipan Pacer from Thursday, June 17th – Thursday, June 24th, 2021. It is a first-time, one-of-a-kind fundraiser for the WASDA Scholarship Fund. We are holding a week-long, virtual event that encourages WASDA members to get outside and be active. The Pipan Pacer will culminate in a Virtual Networking Event on Thursday, June 24th, on the virtual platform, Remo. This fundraiser is designed for participants of all levels, and it can be done anywhere you choose, at any pace. There will be “challenges” to excite you and to encourage healthy competition among your industry colleagues. As long as you're moving, you're improving! And, remember… We’re doing this for Bernie! Pipan Pacer – Register Here!
What is the Pipan Pacer?The Pipan Pacer is a week-long, virtual event that encourages WASDA members to get outside and be active! The goal of the Pipan Pacer is to move your body, create connectivity while we are apart, and raise money for the WASDA Scholarship Fund. The late Bernie Pipan was committed to continuously moving and improving in all aspects of life, and this Pipan Pacer fundraiser is dedicated in his name to inspire WASDA members to take after Bernie's lead. How Do I Participate?This fundraiser is designed for participants of all levels! Tracking of steps, routes, etc. are not required. You can participate in the Pipan Pacer by yourself, with your organization, or with your family and friends (pets included)! It can be done anywhere you choose, at any pace. Choose your own adventure! As long as you're moving, you're improving! Encouraged activities include but are not limited to:
How Do I Engage with WASDA Members?You will be able to engage with Pipan Pacer participants through the official Facebook Page: Pipan Pacer – WASDA Scholarship Fundraiser. Engagement on the official Facebook Page is not required to participate in the Pipan Pacer, but it is encouraged to connect with WASDA members, share daily updates, post pictures taken, and participate in the "Daily Challenges" during the event.Each day on the official Facebook Page, WASDA Staff will post a "Daily Challenge" to motivate participants and encourage healthy competition among your industry colleagues! To participate in the Daily Challenges, participants will be encouraged to share pictures and updates on the official Facebook Page. At the WASDA Networking Event on Thursday, June 24th, winners will be announced for each Daily Challenge, pending participation. You can review the Daily Challenges which are outlined in the Schedule of Events section below. Please note that you will need a Facebook account to interact on the official Pipan Pacer – WASDA Scholarship Fundraiser Facebook Page. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience.
How Do I Register?To participate in the Pipan Pacer, please register below using your WASDA login credentials. If you do not have WASDA login credentials, please use the "New Users" section on the registration page.
Is There a Registration Fee?In order to participate in the Pipan Pacer Scholarship Fundraiser, you will select your preferred registration fee (minimum of $25.00 per person). All proceeds will directly benefit the WASDA Scholarship Fund as a donation. We appreciate your contribution to the WASDA Scholarship Fund! Please note that contributions to the WASDA Scholarship Fund are tax deductible as a charitable contribution.
Pipan Pacer – Register Here!Schedule of Events & Daily Challenges*Schedule is subject to change.To participate in the Daily Challenges, participants will be encouraged to share pictures and updates on the official Pipan Pacer – WASDA Scholarship Fundraiser Facebook Page.
Ongoing Challenges:
Download the Schedule of Events Here!
WASDA Scholarship FundThe WASDA Scholarship Fund is designed to give students of WASDA member companies support in pursuit of achieving their higher education goals. Donations from the fundraisers, such as the Pipan Pacer, helps award students of both Distributor and Associate WASDA Members with $1,000 to use toward higher education! Each scholarship is renewable for up to four years based on maintaining a 3.0 GPA (or higher).
Interested in looking through past Matt Stager Memorial Scholarship and WASDA Scholarship recipients? With the help of generous donations, the WASDA Scholarship Fund has helped students in higher education dating back to 2005! You can review past winners below!
Review Past Scholarship Winners Here!Who is Bernie Pipan?
If you have any questions about the Pipan Pacer, please contact WASDA at [email protected] or 630.672.3670. |