Alumni Scholarship Drive

Dear fellow Trooper;

The Troopers Alumni Association is pleased to kick-off the 2008 Scholarship Fund Drive! Our goal is to raise $5000 dollars by the end of May, 2008. These funds will be directly dispersed to members in need of financial aide in the form of tuition scholarships in the amount of approximately $500 each. (awards may vary depending on the amount of funds raised)

The 2008 Scholarship Fund is an opportunity for us all to give back; to help todays students achieve the dream of becoming a Trooper in 2008 - the same as we did during our days in the sun. Will you contribute to those dreams at one of these contribution levels?

$1000 + Executive Officer Level
$750 + Commandant Level
$500 + Drum Major Level
$250 + Corps Commander Level
$100 + Commander Leader
$50 + Section Leader
$25 + Veteran
$10 + Rookie

A new member of the Troopers pays an annual tuition of $1450.00, an assessment fee of $75.00 to $100 (depending on section - guard pays the most). Assessment fees pay for shoes, gloves, sticks and guard accessories. Couple this with camp fees ($50.00) and airfare (around $350.00) to get to camp and means a hefty investment for members of the Corps.

In 2008, the the Troopers will welcome members from Wyoming, surrounding Rocky Mountain and Plains states and all across our country. In addition, the Troopers are pleased to welcome students from Japan and Armenia in 2008 as well. Every one of these Troopers is dedicated to the corps; has sacrified plenty to proudly wear the crossed-sabers of the 11th Ohio and rely on the generosity of those who marched before them, their families, friends and neighbors to keep the dreams of the Troopers alive.

Please pledge your support to the 2008 Troopers Alumni Association Scholarship Fund. Visit the Troopers on line Sheep Wagon to make your contribution today!

With grateful thanks,

Joel Williams, President
Trooper Alumni Association