This is the most pressing concern in the
support of these wonderful programs, financial support. Over the past few weeks
American Legion Post 148 has been providing informational articles in this
paper to generate interest on the part of our high school juniors to attend
their respective State conventions. This is a great opportunity that the
American Legion has been sponsoring for many years. Currently there are at
least 11 interested students. Unfortunately, the Post resources limit our
sponsorship to one girl and one boy each year. Last year we were able to send
five students due to the generosity of members of the local business community
who took up the challenge and sponsored a student.
The Post would like to extend the offer
again this year to any citizen, organization or business who would like to
insure that a girl or boy from the junior class get to see first-hand democracy
in action. Full sponsorship for Boys State is $275.00 (as has been for the past
three years) and Girls State is $300.00. Full or partial funding would be
greatly appreciated. Please contact finance officer and post adjutant Dave
Tanguay at 892-1306 if you have questions or can sponsor a candidate to this
worthy cause. If you would prefer to remain anonymous, you may send a check to
American Legion Post 148, PO Box 1776, Windham, Maine, 04062.
Thank You.