V.P.: Monnie Wilson
Secretary: Jonel Williams
Treasurer: Terry Scharpenber
Chaplain: Annie Langston
Sgt at Arms: Debbie O'Quinn
Historian: Linda Corder
Members At Large: Chris Clerico, Dee Van Vorst, Joanette Smasal Email any updates or changes so that they may be added or deleted.
2005 President Morgan, attended the Spring convention for the 20th
District Auxiliary. At the function, Unit 592 was presented with an
award that was handed out at the AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL CONVENTION
held in Hawaii in July. There were only 8 Units from the State of Texas that were recognized. The "copy" of the award below was for this website that was reported on our annual report. The award is signed by the 2005 National Chairman and National President of the Auxilary.
Hilda Gaza, Past President
Mrs. Beatrice Foreman is a presented an award from Department. Two Past Presidents and Two Past Commanders delivered the award.
Oil Painting sometimes used by Auxiliary their during poppy sale.
If you haven't had a 592 Auxiliary Breakfast you have missed out.
To This:
These ladies go all out to see that you are happy. Come join us on the second Saturday of every month.
A Past President gives Santa her list.
Unit 592
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
Bluebonnets deep in the heart of the
DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS
GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
RULES:
1. Candidates for this award shall be a resident of Texas, child of a Veteran who served in the
Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in the American Legion.
A. April 6, 1917 Through November 11, 1918 (WWI)
B. December 7, 1941 through December 31, 1946 (WWII)
C. June 25, 1950 through January 31, 1955 (Korea)
D. December 22, 1961 through May 7, 1975 (Vietnam)
E. August 24, 1982 through July 31, 1984 (Granada and Lebanon)
F. December 20, 1989 through January 31, 1990 (Panama)
G. August 2, 1990 to the date of cessation of hostilities (Persian Gulf)
2. Selection of recipients shall be based upon goal, character, citizenship, need, objective, and war
service of father or mother.
3. Scholarships are not limited to sons and daughters in their senior year of high school. Anyone
meeting eligibility requirements may apply.
4. Participation in the scholarship program shall be voluntary in all Units.
5. Application must be secured from the Auxiliary Unit in the community in which the applicant
resides.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
(All listed items must be attached to the application.)
1. Completed application form, including a small photograph of the applicant.
2. A letter from the applicant, stating qualifications and intention.
3. Four letters of recommendation:
A. From the Principal or Counselor of the school from which he or she is
a graduate, or from the advisor or instructor of the current college or
university.
B. Clergyman of the applicant’s choice.
C. Two (2) from representative citizens, certifying to the applicant’s
character, Americanism and scholarship.
4. A CERTIFIED COPY of applicant’s high school grades for the last two (2) years of work or
college transcript.
5. Recommendation of the local American Legion Auxiliary Unit President or Education Chairman.
6. Resume to include statement on financial support from all their sources not listed on the
application, extracurricular activities and honor and awards received.
7. The completed application packet must be returned to the Auxiliary Unit prior to April 1, 1998.
8. The Unit’s winning application must be received by the Department Education Chairman no later
than May 1, 1998 for review and judging. Unit officer to mail one winning application to: The Auxiliary Scholarship "Department Chairman"
TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIPS
Gift Scholarships of $500 each will be given, based on contributions received from Units. Final
determination shall be vested in the Education Chairman and her Committee.
Recipients will be announced at the annual State Convention, and check will be mailed to the
College or University the applicant will be attending. Additional applications and information may be
obtained from the American Legion Auxiliary Unit in the community where the applicant resides.
Application must be secured from the Auxiliary Unit in the community in which the applicant resides.
