Local representatives recently attended the placing of a new plaque, being prominently displayed in the entrance of the Susquehanna County Career & Technology Center (SCCTC), to recognize the donors of a recently established scholarship fund for our military personnel.  The Veterans Education and Training Scholarship (VETS Fund) will support local veterans, reservists and National Guard members.

Pictured (L-R) are: Tammi Mowry, Financial Aid/Adult & Continuing Education, SCCTC; Peter Quigg, President, Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains;  Richard Ely, County Veterans Affairs Director;  Joe Andre, Scholarship Advisory Committee;  John Reynolds, Scholarship Advisory Committee; Dr. Alice M. Davis, Executive Director, SCCTC; Alan Hall, Susquehanna County Commissioner.

Missing from Photo was Bill Aileo, Scholarship Advisory Committee.

This scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains to benefit veterans attending the SCCTC located at the Elk Lake School District campus.  Curricula at the SCCTC target adult programs such as welding, nursing and auto mechanics.

The goal of the scholarship is to help broaden a veteran's career base or create a lifetime occupation.

Veterans interested in applying for the scholarship should contact the SCCTC directly, at 570-278-9229 extension 6671, where the staff will schedule a tour of the facility, review curriculum choices, research financial resources and provide other pertinent information.

Donations to the scholarship fund are key to the overall success of the endowment. Contributions of $1,000 or more will be noted on the new plaque, with the names of individual donors and organizations permanently affixed.  Memorial recognition of a friend or loved one can easily be arranged.

Appreciation is extended to all the supporting American Legion and VFW posts, as well as to many individuals for their assistance in getting this new program established.  Those wishing to help enhance this permanent scholarship fund are invited to contribute to the VET Fund at: The Community Foundation, 270 Lake Avenue, Montrose, PA 18801; or on line at www.community-foundation.org.  Your donation will help those who have served our country.