July/August 2022 - 63

RUDOLPH P. FRIZZI, P.E., G.E., D.GE, CHAIR
I'm pleased to
present the 2021
T r u s t Annua l
Repor t , which
was mailed with this issue of Deep
Foundations magazine and is available
online at www.dfitrust.org.
The need for talent in our industry
has never been greater. Our fellow
designers, contractors, equipment
manufacturers and suppliers are busy
and growing to meet the demands to
repair and maintain our existing
infrastructure and build new infrastructure.
They're also aware of the
importance to responsibly address the
environment , social issues and
governance in an appropriate and
sustainable manner. DFI continues to
provide value to its membership and
industry leadership through educaEDUCATIONAL
TRUST
Our work to attract the best and brightest to DFI member
firms and our industry continues. The Trust has
committed to nearly doubling the amount of scholarship
and grant awards in the coming year.
The DFI Educational Trust is focused
Our work to attract the best and
on recognizing the best and brightest
students who wi l l be the next
generation designers, contractors and
equipment manufacturers. We are
thankful to past donors who have helped
build the Trust to be a strong, stable and
impactful organization with assets
exceeding $4 million.
In return, the Trust awarded
$200,000 in scholarships in 2021. Since
its inception, the Trust has awarded
nearly $1,600,000 in scholarships and
grants to at least 450 recipients at nearly
75 educational institutions. What a
fantastic and generous impact!
The above would not be possible
without the more than $145,000
generously donated in 2021.
Thank you to all the donors, and the
tireless efforts of those also supporting
the Trust with their time and talent. We
are truly grateful.
brightest to DFI member firms and our
industry continues. The Trust has
committed to nearly doubling the
amount of scholarship and grant awards
in the coming year. To meet this challenge,
a goal has been set to raise $500,000.
You can support the Trust to meet
and exceed this goal by making an
individual or corporate donation, or by
creating a lasting legacy by funding a
scholarship in honor of a company or
industry leader. All donations will go
towards scholarships. Other ways to
support the Trust include attending
Trust fundraisers and Women in Deep
Foundations Committee events to supporting
student programs, and being
actively involved in DFI.
Thank you for your continued
support of the DFI Educational Trust.
Sincerely,
Rudolph P. Frizzi, Chair,
Board ofTrustees DFI Educational Trust
Upcoming DFI Trust Events
tional conferences, seminars and
webinars; by funding much-needed
practical research and providing
committee platforms on a variety of
industry topics where people come
together to discuss, debate and generate
industry-leading documents - all truly
reflecting the organization's signature
motto " Finding Common Ground. "
ACE Mentor Program & Trust New Jersey Golf Outing
August 15, Sparta, New Jersey
California Golf Outing
September 16, Dublin Ranch, Dublin, California
Women in Deep Foundations (WiDF) Networking Reception
October 4, DFI47, National Harbor, Maryland
5K Fun Run/Walk
October 5, DFI47, National Harbor, Maryland
Annual Gala Fundraising Dinner
November 3, Corona, New York
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