Contributed by Merle Rouillard

**Nursing scholarships are available for junior nursing students who will be accepted as a nursing senior for the fall of the 2013 academic session.  First place receives $2,000, second place $1,500, and third $1,000.

**The Auxiliary has a Continuing Education Scholarship to assist members, their spouses, daughters, and sons over 18 years old who wish to further their education by pursuing a college degree or a career direction at a technical school.  One $1,000 scholarship will be presented in each of the four Ladies Auxiliary VFW Conferences.

**Cancer Grants are available for Auxiliary members who meet the eligibility requirements.

**The Post’s new Service Officer is Rick Black.  If you have any questions regarding military benefits or services, he knows where to find the answers for you.

For more information regarding any of the above you can go to the Auxiliary’s website www.ladiesauxvfw.org or contact the Auxiliary president Merle Rouillard at 497-0641.