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2022 General Scholarship
Shiriey Douglas, Scholarships Cooper James Kappeler from Indian Rocks Sage Alexandra Hall. She attended Gulf
scholarshiDs@leaionmail.ora Christian School was awarded a $1000 Breeze High School and was eligible for the
lt was my honor to scholarship. scholarship by the Service of her Grandfather
serve as the General Army Chief warrant Officer Donald Hall.
Scholarship chair this The winner of the s l ,500 scholarship that
year. My committee is is funded by the County Veterans Services Sage founded an organization called
"Between the Lines of Literacy''. Her group
responsible for selecting Officer Association of Florida (CVSOA)
students to receive the is Lu€as Dye. Lucas attended Winter provided free books to children and families.
Department of Florida's Springs High School and was eligible for They focused on abused and neglected
7 General Scholarships. the scholarship by the Service of his father children who resided in the Gulf coast Kid's
The students need to be Retired Army Lt Col Erik Dye. Home. Her efforts resulted in over 1200
direct descendent of a books being donated. She was recognized
veteran, be in their senior Not only did Lucas attend the Florida by her community by being awarded the
year at a Florida High School. Their parents American Legion Boy State program in Proactive Community Service Award. She
must be Florida residents. My committee 2021, was also the Director of the 2021 Boys also received the Rho Kappa History Honor
reviewed 60 scholarship applications this State Video News. He was the President of Society Dedication Award for her efforts
year. the Winter Springs High School Video Cub. in organizing and raising over $14,000 to
The Chronic Illness Collective organization support 3 service projects: Gulf Coast Kid's
The 4 individuals that were awarded a $500 benefited from his unique ability to House, Wildlife Sanctuary of NE Florida and
scholarship are: utilize video media when he made video Pensacola Humane Society. She was also
commercials and social media graphics selected to be a Messenger in the Florida
• Maxwell Fletcher for their Christmas Program advertising House of Representatives. The following
Brandon River High School campaign. He also helped edit several parts year she served as a Page in the Florida
of their prep-work for the 2021 calendar Senate. Her education goal is to become a
• Madison Fiske year. Lucas'Community service activities psychiatrist.
Cardinal Newman High School involved numerous organizations. Some of
the organizations were American Legion Post This report was presented to membership
• Thomas I Roesher 243, Chronic Illness Collective, Penguin Point during the Florida Department's Convention
Winter Springs High School productions, WSHS JROTC, Special Olympics, in June 2022.
Wreaths Across America, High School
• Mai'kThomas Levine ll Leadership, and Gary Sinise Foundation.
Newsome High School A New Year
The winner of the $2,500 scholarship is Richard Smith, SAL Advisor
sal@Ieaionmail.ora
Scouting at its i inest We begin the new year
Chris Ragusa, Scouting Our second place Eagle Scout with a $1,500 with great hope. As
scoutina@Ieaionmail.orci scholarship is Joshua Williams (of Niceville the Posts get back to a
Congratulations once in District 1), with third place and a $1,000 normal operation the
again to the Eagle scholarship going to Hunter Christ (of Sons should be as well.
Scout of the Year, Sarasota, District 8). The squadrons
and Outstanding should be collecting
Post Scouting Outstanding Post Scouting Program: 2023 dues and all
Program recognition And as part of the Program Review session, the current officers
recipients! we recognized three of our Florida posts should be paid up. I
with the Outstanding Post Scouting am hoping we have the SAL membership
Eagle scout of the Program Award! This award is bestowed cards by the time you read this but if not
Year: During the Champions session in upon Department of Florida posts with take the dues, process them and send the
the program on Saturday, June 18th, we the most involvement in the Scouting cards out as soon as they hit the door.
announced our Department Eagle Scout of program. Involvement can consist of Have your planning meetings over the rest
the Year, Mr. Erik Dyer of Lithia, FL (District both chartering BSA units, sponsoring of the summer and hit the door running.
15). Erik received a $2,500 scholarship for the activities of BSA units, or both (see Enjoy your year. Raise money to spend
this recognition, and his nomination was below). Congratulations to (in numerical money and have fun doing it for our
forwarded to National for consideration. <<Scouting continued on page 13 veterans, children and community.

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