MOAA-GDC
awards education scholarships annually to a
cadet or midshipman who demonstrates high
aptitude and motivation for military leadership
while enrolled in a junior ROTC unit within the
Association’s geographic area.
Award recipients are selected on the basis of:
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Scholastic Ability |
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Military Leadership |
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Character |
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Aspiration
for Military Service |
The Fund
receives support directly from MOAA-GDC members
and from a portion of the proceeds of door prize
revenues. Contributors of $100 or more receive
special recognition as members of the
President’s One Hundred. Donations qualify for
the income tax charitable deduction. Cash
contributions may be made to the “MOAA-GDC
Scholarship Fund” and delivered to the MOAA-GDC
Treasurer or to any Scholarship Committee
member. To make arrangements for contributions
by will, trust, or life insurance, contact the
MOAA-GDC Legal Counsel.
We
wish to thank the generosity of the following
people:
Mrs.
Loana Archuleta, $1,000, 2008 Major Benny
Archuleta U. S. Army Retired Memorial
Scholarship
President's One Hundred for 2008:
Colonel and Mrs. Paul Koeltzow, U. S. Air
Forces Retired
Colonel (Dr) and Mrs. Dean Hudson, U. S.
Army Retired
Lieutenant Colonel David C. Blakeley, U. S.
Army Retired
Colonel Fred Grutze, U. S. Army Retired
Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs. John Tower, U.
S. Air Force Reserves Retired
The
Scholarship Fund is a subsidiary organization of
MOAA-GDC. The fund is operated and administered
by the Scholarship Committee whose members
are appointed by the chapter president.
Committee members for 2008 are:
Chair: Lye Metzler, (CH) COL
USAR Retired
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Charles Gibbs, Col USAF Retired
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Paul Koeltzow, Col USAF Retired
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David Blakeley, LTC USA, Retired
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Bob Borowczak, LT USCG FAD |