NYSAFC Scholarship Recipients Named

NYSAFC is pleased to announce that five scholarship awards will be presented through the association’s 2016 Scholarship Program. Scholarships are awarded annually to NYSAFC Individual Members (Active, Associate, and Affiliate Members) or the spouses and children of these members who are pursuing academic advancement at the college level.

The Anthony J. Messina Scholarship, presented in memory of Past President Andy Messina, is awarded to students pursuing an emergency services degree (fire science, EMS, or emergency management). The 2016 recipients are:

Kylie Cotugno (Defreestville Fire Department) – $500
Jared Hanslmaier (New Berlin Fire Department) – $500
Dylan Luckey (Short Track Fire Department) – $500
Jessica Voorheis (West Crescent Fire District) – $500

The Ward A. & Janice R. Bohner Scholarship, presented in memory of NYSAFC’s longtime Executive Director Ward Bohner and his wife, Jan, is awarded to those pursuing a general course of study in any field. The 2016 recipient is:

Julia Rodgers (Thornwood Fire Department) – $500

This year’s scholarship recipients were recognized during the General Session of the NYSAFC 110th Annual Conference & FIRE 2016 Expo at the Turning Stone Resort. Awards are being presented to these students locally throughout the summer.

NYSAFC extends special thanks to the Erie County Mutual Aid Organization, which for years has provided a generous donation to support the NYSAFC Scholarship Program fund. Your contribution is greatly appreciated.

Congratulations and best wishes to this year’s scholarship recipients!