Applications must be received no later than September 16, 2024 (this has been extended from the original September 13 deadline— Barrow County students may have until 11pm on September 17 to turn theirs in).
Decisions and notification will be made directly to the applicant by mid-October.

Please note: Most of our meetings occur on Wednesdays (no more than one a month, usually no more than 1.5 hours), and will require some weekend and after school hours in March and April. Attendance is mandatory unless otherwise discussed with the Advisor.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ashleigh Oatts, Curator/ Junior Board Advisor, by phone at (706) 369-3513 or by e-mail at aoatts@trrcobbhouse.org.

Your Information

Name

First Name

Last Name

Your Email

Home Phone

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Cell Phone

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Mailing Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Gender

Age

High School

Grade

Name of Parent or Legal Guardian

A written letter of recommendation is required:

ONE non-family academic reference (teacher, principal, coach, advisor, mentor, etc.) OR ONE nonfamily personal reference (family friend, pastor, Boy or Girl Scout troop leaders, etc.) who can provide valuable information about you as a student, a leader/worker, and/or as a person. Please list your recommender’s name and contact information below. Recommenders should mail their letters of recommendation directly to Ashleigh Oatts, Education Coordinator, T.R.R. Cobb House, 175 Hill Street, Athens, GA 30601 or at aoatts@trrcobbhouse.org.

Name of reference and relationship to applicant

Tell us about yourself:

Resume

Provide a concise resume that highlights your educational experiences, honors and awards, extracurricular activities and responsibilities, community service, and/or employment. You may also email your resume to aoatts@trrcobbhouse.org if you would prefer (please write "Email" in the box)

Brief Narrative

Brief narrative (limit 500 words) on a local historic preservation or restoration project that discusses the historical significance of the project and why you feel the site should be preserved (local is defined as Banks, Hall, Habersham, Stephens, Franklin, Hart, Madison, Jackson, Barrow, Walton, Oconee, Clarke, Oglethorpe, and Greene counties).

What do you think?

What specific actions could be taken to further the restoration of this historic site?

Personal Narrative

Informative, personal narrative (limit 500 words) including: (1) your prospective educational and career goals, and (2) your interest in and possible contributions to the Athens Chapter of the Watson-Brown Foundation Junior Board of Trustees.

Understanding of Required Duties

In checking this box, I understand that meetings are held one Wednesday evening a month and that my role on the board may require some weekend hours in the spring months. I understand that my attendance at these meetings is important.

I understand and will let the Advisor know if a conflict comes up as soon as possible.

New Member Application