American Legion College Scholarship Drive Begins

From Judi Resch

Each year, at this time, the American Legion Auxiliary Unit reaches out to the community (businesses and individuals) for the continued funding of scholarships. These scholarships are awarded to Orcas High School Seniors upon graduation.

For a contribution of $25 towards these scholarships, we will post an 8” x 10” poster, acknowledging each individual contributor and an 8” x 10” ad for each business contributor that supports our graduates. These acknowledgements remain posted for one year and are seen by all who visit our Post home throughout the year.

We have four (4) scholarships that are supported by this fund. We award the Sally Hart Memorial Scholarship (established in 1964), the Mid Flaherty Memorial Scholarship (established in 1981), the Lar Vern Key Memorial Scholarship (established in 1991), and the American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship (established in 2007).

Thanks to your generosity we have been able to award 1-3 more scholarships in addition to those mentioned above. The community has been very supportive of our scholarship fundraising in the past and it is our hope that continues in 2013.

We know these are extremely tough economical times for most so your continued support is greatly appreciated. Please make your checks payable to the American Legion Auxiliary and send to the attention of Judi Resch/Eloise Monson, American Legion Post #93, 793 Crescent Beach Dr., Eastsound WA 98245.

You may also bring your donations to the post; it is open at 4 p.m. daily. We will be happy to show you through our Post home, where the acknowledgements are displayed. We would like to have all posters and acknowledgements printed and on display before Memorial Day weekend.

If you are a new business contributor or an existing business contributor with a new business card please enclose the business card(s) with your donation. These will be enlarged to the 8” x 10” ad. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Judi Resch at 376-4069 or Eloise Monson at 376-4510

Thank you for your continued support of our scholarship program.

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 93 supports the Voyle B. Martin American Legion, which is located at 793 Crescent Beach Drive in Eastsound.