Scholarship Foundation News
January 10, 2008
—by Lynn Ball

 Call for Application Submissions: The Scholarship Foundation is currently accepting applications from candidates seeking 2008 scholarship grants in the amount of $1000 or more. Two or more scholarship grants will be awarded in 2008. Trustees will determine awards in May, and scholarship/grants will be paid in June to the students’ accounts at the undergraduate institutions of higher learning specified in each successful applicant’s application. Candidates can obtain the official application (Click here to print and view the Application Package ScholarAppl.pdf) and instructions needed for entry of their submissions at this website,  http://www.warfoto.com/3rdiv.htm , or by contacting Chairman Lynn Ball at 2010 Worcester Lane, Garland TX 75040, or at 972-495-1704.  

Those Eligible: The Foundation has enlarged its field of eligible candidates to include our brave soldiers. Please see our recently amended “Purpose” below. We hope all sponsors who have qualified, college-age offspring will urge them to submit their applications before May 1, 2008, the deadline for entries. Be sure to provide your candidate with your “sponsor’s letter,” stating when and where you served with the 3^rd Infantry Division. Offspring of soldiers who served in the 3^rd Infantry Division are eligible to serve as sponsors for their own direct descendents. Please also remember that scholarship opportunities are open to direct descendents and unmarried spouses of all our brave 3^rd Infantry Division soldiers who were killed in action or who died of their wounds while serving with the Division—whether these soldiers died recently or in past conflicts. Also eligible are soldiers who are serving or who have served with the Division. The Scholarship Foundation is chartered as a Not-For-Profit Public Charity that exists to provide scholarship grant opportunities to those eligible individuals identified above. 

2007 C&BL Emendations: During its 2007 annual meeting, the Board of Directors of the Scholarship Foundation amended the Foundation’s Constitution and By-Laws “Purpose” which explains who is eligible to submit an application for scholarship funds as well as who may sponsor candidates. These emendations open eligibility to include our soldiers of the Division. Now, they too may seek Foundation support for their own educations or sponsor the efforts of their offspring to obtain scholarship grants. 

Article 2. Purpose

1. The purpose of the Scholarship Foundation, Inc. is to provide university, college, and vocational scholarship grants to children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren (including those by adoption) of Society of The 3^rd Infantry Division members, and to any child, grandchild, or un-remarried spouse of a 3^rd Infantry Division soldier who was Killed In Action or Died of Wounds sustained, while on active duty with the Division, and to all 3^rd Infantry Division soldiers, past and present. The individual seeking scholarship funds must fall within one of these limited groups. All applicants, except active duty soldiers currently serving or who have served with the Division, must have a sponsor. Said soldiers may sponsor an offspring or themselves by including a letter stating their period of service with the Division and the unit in which they served.
2. A sponsor, for purposes of the Scholarship Foundation, Inc. application, shall be defined as follows: All Life and Regular Annual Members of the Society of The 3^rd Infantry Division as well as all direct-descendent Associate Members. Direct-descendent Associate Members include the wife or husband, son or daughter, grandson or granddaughter, or great grandchild of a member of The Society of The 3^rd Infantry Division. Any individuals, as described in part A, above, are eligible to apply for scholarship/student aid funds. Any individual sponsoring a scholarship entry must meet one of the qualifications stated here or must be serving with the 3^rd Infantry Division currently.

Platinum Award: Foundation Board of Directors Trustee Thomas R. Maines has presented a Platinum donation to the Scholarship Foundation. Tom has supported the Foundation annually with Platinum Level contributions since its first year of operation, 2004. In recognition of his generous gift, the Foundation has presented the plaque shown here to Tom. All plaques awarded to contributors are donated at no cost to the Foundation. Those wishing to assist in our efforts to provide scholarship grants to our soldiers and children of the Division should send their donations to the Foundation at 2010 Worcester Lane, Garland TX 75040. Donations to the Foundation are tax-exempt and Letters of Tax Exemption Certification are issued upon receipt of all donations. Recent contributors to the Foundation include the following individuals. 

Legend: Platinum: $1000-$4999; Gold: $500-$999; Silver: $100-$499; Bronze: $1-$99.

Fiscal 2007 Scholarship Foundation Financial Report

The Trustees/Officers of the Society of the 3^rd Infantry Division Scholarship Foundation, Inc. wish to thank those of you who supported our efforts during our fiscal 2007 campaign to raise funds for the Foundation, and we hope you will continue to support us. As most of you know, our goal is to increase our corpus to the level specified in our Constitution and By-laws ($300,000) to allow interest earned to support awards of scholarship grants in the future thus enabling the Foundation to be self-supporting. We have moved a little closer to achieving our goal during fiscal 2007 (July 1, 2006-June 30, 2007). Following are our audited results of Scholarship Foundation Fiscal 2007 financial activities.

Fiscal 2007 Receipts

            Opening Balance                                                         $16,509.72

            Total Receipts                                                             $17,140.45

               —Donations: $16,750.10

               —C.D. Interest: $390.35

            Total Receipts                                                             $33,650.17

Fiscal 2007 Debits

            Reinvest C.D.                                                              $   10,000.00

            Reinvest Interest                                                         $        390.35

            Purchase C.D. (5% )                                                    $  10,000.00

            Scholarship Grants                                                       $     3,000.00

            Operating and Fundraising Expense                              $     1,437.80

              —Fundraising: 1,106.27

              —Scholarship Application Processing: $219.05

              —Miscellaneous Office: $112.48

            Subtotal                                                                       $   24.828.15

Cash Balance                                                              $      8,822.02

Total Debits                                                                $    33,650.17                                         

These results would not have been possible without the support of our generous donors. Our Trustees/Officers (Thomas R. Maines, Jerome A. Manley, Marco Montoya, Whitney P. Mullen, Lynn D. Ball) are very appreciative, and they extend their thanks to each or you who contributed to this success.

2007 Scholarship Grants Awarded

The Foundation Officers/Trustees were pleased to award three 2007 scholarship grants in the amount of $1,000. The names of the recipients and their sponsors were announced at the Society’s Annual Reunion in September 2007, and their photographs and profiles appeared in the Watch on The Rhine in October and in an article below. All three recipients are learned scholars, and we are most honored to help them further their educations.

Scholarship Foundation Receives Thomas W. Mason Endowment
December 2, 2007

    In response to the Scholarship Foundation’s Endowment Program, Society Member Thomas W. Mason has provided a Gold Star donation to the Foundation. Mr. Mason asked that the Foundation award part of his gift annually, from 2008-2010, and that the remainder of his gift be invested and managed in the Foundation’s General Fund. Each of his annual scholarship grants will bear the following name: Tom Mason “Old China Hand” Scholarship Grant. Mr. Mason’s Gold Star plaque, awarded by Joe Ball on behalf of the Foundation, is pictured here.

Tom, who celebrated his 96th birthday in Newport, Oregon, on September 13, 2007, enlisted in the Army, in 1931, and was assigned to the 9th Field Artillery in Ft. Lewis, Washington. As it was the height of the Great Depression, Tom says he joined less for patriotism than for the guarantee of three squares per day. Tom wanted to serve in China; however; a volunteer for that duty was not accepted unless the soldier had served a full three-year enlistment, received an Honorable Discharge, re-enlisted, and waited for a vacancy. After being accepted for China duty, Tom left Fort McDowell on Angel Island, on 9/1/34, with stopovers in Hawaii and Manila, and arrived in Longkou, China, on 9/27/34. Assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division, stationed at Tientsin, Tom joined Service Company of the 15th in the Transportation Platoon. This was a glorified term that meant you took care of the horses and mules. Tom didn’t like horses and hated mules—a perfect union of man and beast, thanks to the U.S. Army. At that time, a private in the Army earned $28.75 per month, but Tom earned an extra $2.00 per month as a teamster. A bottle of beer at the P.X. cost nine cents. In all, Tom says his days with the “Old China Hands” were some of the best of his military career. With official military duties completed by noon each day, the afternoons and evenings were filled with sports and athletics. He and others often questioned the purpose of their mission in China. In later years it was concluded that they were the line of communication between Peking and the sea.

Tom continued his military career for another 18 years, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer in 1954. In between, there was WW2 and the Korea Conflict where Tom played a vital role with the 3rd Infantry Division during the Hungnam evacuation. He also served with U. S. Army HQ in Japan, 14th Infantry at Fort Carson, and as Motor Officer for the United Nations Command at the Persidio. In all, Tom served the U. S. Army for 23 years. The Scholarship Foundation officers and trustees are very appreciative of Tom’s endowed gift. (Profile summarized with permission: Dragon. January 2006, 14-15.)
 

In Honor of Lou Schindler, Outpost #35 members Gracie Potts and Jerry Kraft donated a Platinum level gift to the Foundation. Lou was our Colorado Springs Reunion Host Coordinator, and he is the recipient of three Combat Infantrymen Badges. Gracie and Jerry wanted to honor Lou’s service in a lasting way. Lou is one of only 295 soldiers to be awarded the Combat Infantrymen Badge three times: WW2, Korea, and Vietnam.
Lou received an invitation from the Pentagon to attend a 1985 reunion at Fort Benning, honoring those awarded the C.I.B. three times. Their names were unveiled on panels, which were then installed at the Infantry Museum. Many of our vets may have served in three wars. What is special about these 295 soldiers is that they served three times in Combat Infantry. The little blue badge with the rifle engraved on it is special. To be awarded the C.I.B. with two stars deserves respect and, in our present climate, may never be awarded again. Lou wrote, “There will always be someone to receive the Medal of Honor; but I doubt that anyone will receive the C.I.B. three times, again.”

Endowment Program: When a donor endows a scholarship grant, it is awarded in the name specified by the donor. Money assigned through an endowment is invested, and scholarship grants are paid from the interest earned on the investment. The principal is never used, but continues to earn interest year-after-year supporting scholarships grants in the name of the donor.
Matching Gifts Program: Under our Matching Gifts Program, donors obtain a Matching Gifts form from their present or former employers, complete their portion of the form, and send it and their current contribution to the Scholarship Foundation. The Foundation completes the form and returns it to the designated employer. Often, former and present employers match not only the entire gift bestowed but also sometimes as much as two or three times the amount donated. Donors receive credit for the full amount.

IRA Withdrawals: Congress has stated that, for tax years 2006 and 2007, all or any portion of an IRA required minimum withdrawal (RMD) can be donated to a qualified charity, such as our Scholarship Foundation, with no tax liability to the donor. If your RMD puts you into a higher tax bracket, possibly an IRA RMD donated to the Foundation could reduce your overall tax liability. Consult your tax adviser; this information is not to be interpreted as legal advice.
Those who wish to help our young people achieve their higher education goals may send their contributions to the Foundation at 2010 Worcester Lane, Garland TX 75040. Checks should be made payable to “Scholarship Foundation.” Remember, no gift is too small; we are grateful for all participation. Following is the gift giving legend and a list of those who have contributed to the Foundation between August 15th and October 30th; each donor has been sent a tax-certification letter.

Legend: Gold Star: $10,000 - $49,999; Platinum: $1,000 - $4,999; Gold: $500 - $999; Silver: $100 - $499; Bronze: $1 – 99.

July 24, 2007 - The Society of the 3rd Infantry Division Scholarship Foundation Trustees and Officers have selected three recipients of the Foundation’s 2007 scholarship grant awards. Each of the awards is in the amount of $1000.00, and each has been paid to the respective recipient’s student account at the university designated. The names and profiles of the recipients will be announced at the Society’s reunion in Colorado Springs, in September. A photograph of each recipient and his/her profile will be submitted to The Watch on the Rhine for publication in October. These will also be posted on the Society’s web page. Our three recipients are all outstanding scholars with sound plans for success in the future. We can all be very proud of these young people. We can also be proud of our trustees and officers charged with the heavy responsibility of evaluating all submissions. They are Thomas R. Maines, Whitney P. Mullen, Jerome A. Manley, Marco Montoya, and Lynn Ball. Their work is greatly appreciated, and they are to be commended. Following are brief profiles of four of our officers/trustees. We hope to include Tom Maines profile in a future publication.

Whitney P. “Whit” Mullen:

Whit Mullen’s early career with Glenn L. Martin Aircraft was quickly interrupted by WW2. He completed basic training at Camp Croft, South Carolina, in July 1944, and embarked for France where he joined the 15th Infantry Regiment. He was with the 15th through the toughest battles of the Colmar campaign, during the time when the 3rd Infantry Division was so decimated by 450 days in continuous combat that it was pulled out of action for three weeks, and he continued with the 15th through its many crossings of the Rhine and Main Rivers, through Nuremberg and Augsburg, and finally into Salzburg at the end of the war. Whit was then sent south into Austria where he attended photography school with the Army’s signal photo company. He remained with that group as an instructor until he took his Honorable Discharge. Post War, Whit worked for Kimble Glass Company as a manager in the production of medical equipment while attending Glassboro State College. He then entered the field of education as a teacher/principal while obtaining his doctorate degree in science from Duke University. Soon after, he embarked on his long teaching career as Associate Professor of Science Education with Elon University.

Jerome A. “Jerry” Manley:

Jerry Manley’s 47-year career with Paper Calmenson Steel, in Roseville, Minnesota, was interrupted in 1952 by his military service. After completing basic training at Fort Riley Kansas, he attended the NCO Academy and was assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division in Korea where he also attended Combat Leader School. At the time of his Honorable Discharge from the Army, Jerry was a S/Sgt. in K Company of the
7th Regiment. During his professional career, Jerry rose to the position of Chief Engineer with Calmenson and advanced from Department Shop Steward through various positions of the Executive Board of IUE/CWA union’s Midwest District covering 15 states. Currently, Jerry is a VP of MN AFL-CIO Retiree Council and President of the St. Paul Chapter of the Council. While an active volunteer in his church and religious and community organizations, he is also a charter member of the Fridley Historical Society, a member of its Board of Directors, and Chairman of its Maintenance Committee. Jerry is a Past President of the Society of the 3rd Infantry Division, a current member of the Society’s Executive Committee, and Secretary/ Treasurer of Outpost #12.

Marco Montoya:

Marco Montoya holds a doctorate in the field of Socio-demography and masters degrees in Educational Psychology and Public Health. Since his 1998 active duty recall, Dr. Montoya coordinates Hispanic Outreach Initiatives for Texas State University—San Marcos, as Director of the Texas ENLACE Office. Marco began his military career in 1965 with basic training at Fort Polk and combat medic training at Fort Sam Houston. He was assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division’s Medical Battalion in Aschaffenburg, Germany, with duty at the Division’s Mental Health Consultation Service in Kitzingen. In addition to patient duties, he worked with the Division’s psychiatrist and social worker in developing a Preventive Psychiatry Program and served as the unit Supply NCO and Assistant Unit NCO. Montoya was the first medic to graduate from the 3rd Infantry Division NCO Academy. He transferred to the US Army Reserve, in 1968, as a Staff Sergeant assigned to the 301st Civil Affairs Group and as Assistant 1st Sergeant with collateral duty in the Education Section. He received a direct commission as a USAR 2nd Lieutenant and was given command of the new 889th Petroleum Distribution Detached Platoon of the 96th Reserve Command in 1970. As he advanced to the rank of Captain, Montoya served at the JFK Special Warfare Center at Fort Bragg, at the US Public Health Service, with the National Center for Health Services Research, with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, with the Food and Drug Administration, and finally as Personnel Officer to the PHS Hurricane Andrew Taskforce, as it operated South Florida emergency care services. Dr. Montoya is a graduate of the National Defense University National Security Management Course and is a Distinguished Graduate of the Naval War College.
 

Lynn Ball:

Lynn Ball, Chairman of the Society of the 3rd Infantry Division Scholarship Foundation, holds an undergraduate degree from Lamar University in English, French, and history and graduate degrees in research and communications from Texas Christian University where she enjoyed a full scholarship. She began her professional career at Texas A&M University, Commerce, where she wrote and developed the university’s
technical writing program, which achieved state accreditation. Lynn then moved into industry, first with Docutel Corporation where she developed customer documentation and training in operations and maintenance functions of financial transaction products for Docutel’s customers, American Express and Citibank. Following post-graduate studies in engineering, Lynn left transaction technology in favor of telecommunications, embarking on a long career with Nortel Networks (Northern Telecom, Ltd.) first, as a documentation and training specialist and later, in Research and Development Engineering as a product/project manager responsible for developing new telecommunications products and system software loads for Nortel’s customers including several major universities, the Department of Defense (DOD), and major military installations using both CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) and Meridian Stored Logic (secured campus) technology. Lynn’s first love is teaching so she also taught college classes, part time, working an evening schedule steadily from 1990 until 2006 when she retired from Nortel Networks to accept a full time teaching schedule with Richland College, Dallas, Texas. In 2004, Lynn was instrumental in establishing the Scholarship Foundation as a separate entity, designed to serve the offspring of our 3rd Infantry Division soldiers, past and present, and secured its I.R.S. charter as a Not-for-Profit Public Charity.

Our officers/trustees recently prepared guidelines to help promising candidates submit successful application packages to any agency offering scholarship grants, and that list was sent to each of our unsuccessful 2007 candidates with a request that they reapply in 2008. It is our hope that the materials sent to those who applied in 2007 will help them produce successful application packages in the future. To that end, we will continue our fund-raising campaign in the hope of serving even more candidates in 2008. We will also continue to present our Platinum Award plaques to donors contributing $1000.00 or more during 2007. There is no cost to the Foundation for these awards, as Outpost #35 President Joe Ball donates them in his support of this worthy work. Plaques will also be awarded to those participating in our Matching Gifts and Endowment Programs when combined contributions reach or exceed $1000.00 in 2007.

Matching Gifts Program: Under our Matching Gifts program, donors obtain Matching Gifts forms from their present or former employers, complete their portion of the form, and send it and their contribution to the Scholarship Foundation. Foundation officers will then complete the form and return it to the designated employer. Often, former and present employers match not only the entire gift bestowed but also more—sometimes as much as twice the amount of the retiree or employee’s donation.

Endowment Program: When a donor endows a scholarship grant, it is awarded in the name specified by the donor. Money assigned through an endowment is invested, and scholarship grants are paid from the interest earned on the investment. The principal is never used, but continues to earn interest year-after-year supporting scholarships grants in the name of the donor.

IRA Withdrawals: Congress has stated that, for tax years 2006 and 2007, all or any portion of an IRA required minimum withdrawal (RMW) can be donated to a qualified charity, such as our Scholarship Foundation, with no tax liability to the donor. If your RMW puts you into a higher tax bracket, possibly an IRA RMW, donated to the Foundation, might reduce your overall tax liability. Consult your tax adviser; this information is not to be interpreted as legal advice.

Those wishing to contribute to the Foundation or to submit an Application for a Scholarship should mail them to The Scholarship Foundation, 2010 Worcester Lane, Garland, TX 75040 and on this website at: ScholarAppl.pdf