ASSOCIATION OF AVIATION ORDNANCEMEN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
The origin of the Association of Aviation Ordnancemen Educational Foundation can be traced back to one of the original objectives contained in the Association of Aviation Ordnancemen Charter which is to “Provide and promote recognition and remembrance of those Aviation Ordnancemen who have sacrificed their lives for their country, by supporting the memorial scholarship fund established by the National Association.”
Recognizing the cost of higher education prevented many highly deserving, motivated and qualified individuals from seeking academic growth beyond the high school level; it was decided to establish the Association of Aviation Ordnancemen Memorial Scholarship Fund. The first scholarship was awarded to a single individual in 1979. A simple “passing of the hat” among the members present raised the funds for the award collecting a total of $250.00.
With strong and generous support of the general membership and local Chapters, the Association of Aviation Ordnancemen was able to continue the tradition of awarding scholarships to qualified and deserving individuals. In subsequent years, a standing Scholarship Committee was established to formalize the awards process and selection criteria. During the National convention in 1985 a motion was made from the floor to “so name the scholarship after and in memory of Robert L. Crow, CDR, USN (Retired)”. This motion was so carried and the scholarship was dedicated to the memory of and still bears his name.
From these meager beginnings, the scholarship has continued to grow both in value and number or recipients each year. During the Association’s National convention in 2005, the general membership voted to establish the Association of Aviation Ordnancemen Educational Foundation. The Foundation is a separate entity from the Association of Aviation Ordnancemen and is charged with the administration of the CDR Robert L. Crow Memorial Scholarship Fund.
The Foundation is a separate group of elected officials charged with ensuring the continued growth, security, and integrity of the Robert L. Crow Scholarship Fund. Throughout each year, the Officers and members of the Board of Directors of the Foundation conduct business as required to improve the scholarship program and the benefits provided to the Association’s membership. They monitor various scholarship and financial aid programs offered to military personnel and their dependents and provide information to the membership through Red Shirt articles and the local Chapters of the Association of Aviation Ordnancemen. The Officers and members of the Board of Directors of the Foundation also meet once each year during the annual convention of the Association of Aviation Ordnancemen.
CDR Robert L. Crow, USN
(Ret)
BIOGRAPHY
Robert L. Crow was born February 18, 1932 to Gooley and Pearl Crow. Died April 13, 1985.
Robert Crow enlisted in the U.S. Navy May 1949 in St. Joseph Mo. Was Commissioned Ensign June 1960 through the LDO program. In August 1977 achieved the rank of Commander, and retired from the Naval service after 30 years of successful and challenging assignments throughout his career on 1 March 1979 at North Island, San Diego, California.
Robert Crow married the former Betty Johns on March 28, 1951, they had 2 daughters; Deborah Crow/Quinn and Rhonda Crow/Jones and 1 grandson, Robert M. Tupper.
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SCHOLARSHIP HISTORY
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1979 First award $250.00 Ms. Lorraine Owen |
1980 $250.00 Ms. Lorraine Owen |
1981 $250.00 ea. Ms. Lorraine Owen & Ms. Lisa Bohnstengel |
1982 $250.00 ea. Ms. Lorraine Owen & Mr. Andrew Ferrell |
1983 $300.00 ea. Mr. David Vasques & Mr. Edmond Farrell |
1984 $300.00 ea. Ms. Lisa Bohnstengel & Ms. Teresa Michel |
1985 $300.00 ea. Mrs. Deborah L. Schner-Rape & Mr. Peter L. Michel |
1986 $300.00 ea. Ms. Christina F. Nykes & Ms. Alice M. Lemley |
1987 $300.00 ea. Mrs. Katie Sawyer & Ms. Shannon N. Scott |
1988 $500.00 ea. Mr. Brian G. Witte, Ms. Barbara J. Williamson & Mrs. Blanca S. Sullivan |
1989 $500.00 ea. Mr. Brian G. Witte, Ms. Michael R. Edmondson & Ms. Judy A. Jenson |
1990 $500.00 ea. Mr. Shane D. Birch, Mr. Mark A. Lemieux & Ms. Barbara J. Williams |
1991 $750.00 ea. Ms. Barbara J. Williamson, Mr. Brent Healy & Mr. Brian G. Witte |
1992 $750.00 ea. Ms. Renée D. Richards, Mr. James C. Edge, & Ms. Kelly E. Porter |
1993 $850.00 ea. Mr. Jeffery R. Mills, Ms. Renée D. Richards & Mr. Lance D. Smith |
1994 $1000.00 ea. Ms. Cherry E. Thomas, Ms. Renée D. Richards & Mr. Lance D. Smith |
1995 $1200.00 ea. Ms. Laura M. Boyle, Ms. Kelly M. Hetherington & Ms. Veronica L. Rankin |
1996 $1500.00 ea. Ms. Michael S. Connelley, Ms. Michelle A. Neville & Ms. Kelly M. Hetherington |
1997 $2,000.00 ea. Ms. Vicky L. Oates, Mrs. Robin M. Smithberger & Mr. Jason 0. Walters |
1998 $2,250.00 ea. Ms. Vicky L. Oates, Mrs. Robin M. Smithberger & Ms. Mary A. Thomas |
1999 $2,500.00 ea. Ms. Brandy L. Fargon, Mr. Lance S. Garver & Mrs. Dawn M. Sawyer |
2000 $2,750.00 ea. Ms. Amanda J. McDonald, Ms. Tiffanie R. Myhand & Ms. Emily M. Robins |
2001 $2,750.00 ea. Ms. Emily J. Crosby, Mr. Kirk R. Hetherington & Mr. Jasson R. Warren |
2002 $2,900.00 ea Mr. Kirk R. Hetherington, Ms. Sabrina L. Moore & Ms Aubrey Q. Palumbo |
2003 $3,100.00 ea. Ms. Emily J. Crosby, Ms. Sabrina L. Moore & Ms. Katherine Francour |
2004 $3,500.00 ea. Robert
L. Crow Award; Mr Andrew Costa, Ms Danielle Costa & Ms Emily J. Crosby |
2005 $3,500.00 ea. Robert
L. Crow Award; Mr Anthony E. Gurrola, Mr David J. Gurrola, Ms Tiffanie
R. Myhand |
2006
$3,500.00 ea. Robert L. Crow Award; Mr. Andrew D. Costa, Ms.
Katherine E. Francoeur, Ms. Katrina E. Nelson $3,500.00 ea. Northrop/Grumman Ship Building (Newport News) Award; Ms Marcelle N. Ortiz $1,000.00 ea. Raytheon Missile Systems Award; Brandon Jones, Jennifer L. Parmley, Kelli Rutledge, Andrew M Saunders |
2007
$3,500.00 ea. Robert L. Crow Award;
Ms. Sydney V. Crosby, Mr. Anthony E.
Gurrola, Ms. Hilary A. Robins $3,500.00 ea. Northrop/Grumman Ship Building (Newport News) Award; Mr.Brandon T. Jones $1,000.00 ea. Raytheon Missile Systems Award; Ms. Justine B. Crutchfield, Ms. Leeza M. DosSantos, Ms. Terri Lindsey, Mr. Karl Swygert |
2008
$3,500.00 Robert L. Crow Award; Justine B. Crutchfield, Terri R.
Lindsey, Mertika T. Morgan $1,500.00 Robert L. Crow Award; Megan G. Robins $3,500.00 Northrop/Grumman Shipbuilding Division, Newport News Award; Lindsey N. Loomis $1,000.00 Raytheon Missile Systems Award; Hillary A. Robins, Jennifer L. Parmley, Karl W. Swygert, Megan T. Harman |
2009
$3,750.00 Robert L. Crow Award; Emily L. Gladders, Megan T. Harman, Hillary A. Robins $1,750.00 Robert L. Crow Award; Danielle K. Manley $1,500.00 Robert L. Crow Award; Justine B. Crutchfield, Katelyn J. Harvey, Jennifer L. Parmley, Karl W. Swygert, John C. Wiley $3,500.00 Northrop/Grumman Shipbuilding Division, Newport News Award; Audra M. Parmley $1,000.00 Raytheon Missile Systems Award; Jonathan C. King, Katrina E. Nelson, Chelsea R. Stratmeyer, Adam T. Swygert |
2010
$3,750.00 Robert L. Crow Award; Katelyn J. Harvey, Megan T. Harman, & Nicole I. Famularo $1,750.00 Robert L. Crow Award; Danielle K. Manley $1,500.00 Robert L. Crow Award; Jessica D. Morris-Bindel, Alyssa M. Petrongelli, Ryan E. Jones, Johathan C. King, & Katrina E. Nelson $2,000.00 Northrop/Grumman Shipbuilding Division, Newport News Award; Adam T. Swygert, & Karl W. Swygert $1,000.00 Raytheon Missile Systems Award; Audra M. Parmley, Gabriella R. Famularo, Kyle A. Williamson, & John C. Wiley |
2011
$3,750.00 Robert L. Crow Award; Jean Ann DeWees, Nicole I. Famularo, Megan T. Harman, Ryan E. Jones, & Danielle K. Manley $2,000.00 Newport News Shipbuilding Award, VA; Katrina E. Gervera, Adam T. Swygert $2,000.00 Raytheon Missile Systems Award; Kwaminique (Kwam) A. Brandon & Alyssa M. Petrongelli |
2012
$4,000.00 Robert L. Crow Award; Nicole I. Famularo, Alyssa A. Petrongelli, Sydney V. Crosby, Laura K. Platt, & Danielle K. Manley $2,750.00 NAVAIRSYSCOM WEAPONS PROGRAM Award, VA; Gabriella R. Famularo $2,000.00 Newport News Shipbuilding Award, VA; Mary E. O’Dell, & JeanAnn DeWees $2,000.00 Raytheon Missile Systems Award; Stephen T. Michel, & Alyssa R. Pratt |
2013
$4,000.00 Robert L. Crow Award; Lauren Thomas, Gabriella Famularo, Joesph Famularo, & Sidney V. Crosby $2,400.00 NAVAIRSYSCOM WEAPONS PROGRAM Award, VA; Madison Willett $2,000.00 HUNTINGTON INGALLS Shipbuilding Award, VA; Jordan Grader & Jordan Jacobs $2,000.00 Raytheon Missile Systems Award; Stephen T. Michel & Bria Odom |
2014
$4,000.00 Robert L. Crow Award; GARRETT L. COLLINS, SYDNEY V. CROSBY, SHARON L. DEAN, LAUREN K. THOMAS, & JORDAN P. JAKOBS $2,100.00 THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE NAVAIRSYSCOM WEAPONS PROGRAM AND SYNETIC SOLUTIONS Award, VA; KATHRYN G. LOVETT & JUSTIN L. HITE $2,000.00 HUNTINGTON INGALLS SHIPBUILDING NEWPORT NEWS, VA ; STEPHEN T. MICHEL & ANDREW L. BEWLEY $1,250.00 JIM SAXTON AND THE SAN DIEGO PADRES Award; AMANDA K. EASTERLING |
2015
$4,000.00 Robert L. Crow Award; JORDAN JAKOBS, SYDNEY V. CROSBY, MIKAYLA HOWORKA, MEGAN WILLIAMSON, & LAUREN K. THOMAS $3,000.00 THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE NAVAIRSYSCOM WEAPONS PROGRAM AND SYNECTIC SOLUTIONS, INC (SSI) Award, VA; JUSTIN L. HITE & ASHLEY MICHEL $2,050.00 THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE NAVAIRSYSCOM WEAPONS PROGRAM AND SYNECTIC SOLUTIONS, INC (SSI) Award, VA; LIZEBETH LOVETT $2,000.00 HUNTINGTON INGALLS SHIPBUILDING NEWPORT NEWS, VA ; SYDNEY BARBA & KATHRYN MERCADO |
2016
$4,000.00 Robert L. Crow Award; JOSEPH T FAMULARO, MIKAYLA A HOWORKA, SYDNEY V CROSBY, MEGAN E WILLIAMSON, & MARCELLA J BURMEISTER $2,500.00 HUNTINGTON INGALLS SHIPBUILDING NEWPORT NEWS, VA ; KIMBERLY R ZIMMER, & STEPHEN T MICHEL |
2017
Robert L. Crow Award; $4,000.00: JOSEPH T FAMULARO $3,000.00: MARCELLA BURMEISTER, & James L. Besaw $2,500.00: MIKAYLA A. HOWORKA, SYDNEY BARBA, LINZE JAKOBS & MORGAN BINDSCHATEL HUNTINGTON INGALLS SHIPBUILDING NEWPORT NEWS, VA; $2,500.00: JORDAN P. JAKOBS, & MICHAEL V. PANIS IN MEMORY OF MIAO (PENNY) SENNESETH; $2,000.00: KIMBERLY R. ZIMMER, & SHELBY A. HOWARD |
2018
Robert L. Crow Award; $4,000.00: TYLER R. MOORE $3,000.00: MARCELLA BURMEISTER, & JAMES L. BESAW $2,500.00: SARA D. IRONS, JOSEPH T. FAMULARO, MICHELA D. STEVENS & BRAD M. WILLETT HUNTINGTON INGALLS SHIPBUILDING NEWPORT NEWS, VA; $2,500.00: HANNAH P. ELROD & MICHAEL V. PANIS IN MEMORY OF JAMES E. THOMPSON (FOUNDING FATHER MEMBER 0001); $2,000.00: MARGARET A. ARNOLD DONATION FROM ENVISIONEERING INCORPORTATED; $2,000.00: MEGAN E. WILLIAMSON |
2019
Robert L. Crow Award; $4,000.00: MARGARET A. ARNOLD $3,000.00: JAMES L. BESAW & SHELBY HOWARD $2,500.00: LINZE JAKOBS, MONYE MORGAN, KATE APPLEBY & HANNAH P. ELROD IN MEMORY OF JAMES E. THOMPSON (FOUNDING FATHER MEMBER 0001); $2,000.00: MEGAN E. WILLIAMSON ED SCOTT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP DONATION ; $2,000.00: MICHELA D. STEPHENS |
2020? WHO WILL BE NEXT? |
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Letters of Gratitude Just a few of the many received.
Dear Mr. Garza and the AAO,
I am immensely humbled and thankful for the award of the Association of Aviation of Ordnancemen Robert L. Crow Scholarship. Receiving this acknowledgment has truly blessed me, as well as, my family and grandparents. I am very grateful for all the efforts of the AAO to allow such scholarships to be awarded.
I am very excited to continue my "'lope life" as a junior at Grand Canyon University. (Our college mascot is the Antelopes.) I am pursuing a Dual Major in Elementary Education and Special Education and this year I will complete 110 hours of classroom observations in local, urban elementary schools.
In addition to participating in the Honors College program, I am close to completing my Minor In Finance and Economics. I know that I will benefit from taking on these additional programs because through them, I have already gained important skills that I will use for the rest of my life.
Thank you again for the generous scholarship towards this education and I am excited to have another great year at Grand Canyon University!
With deepest gratitude,
Lauren K. Thomas
Dear Association of Aviation Ordinancemen,
Thank you
for choosing me to be the recipient of the Robert L. Crow $3000 scholarship. It
is both a huge honor and blessing. This scholarship will help me to be able to
focus more fully on my schoolwork and spend less time thinking about finances.br>
I did two years of Running Start at Everett Community College, so I have entered
the University of Washington as a Junior. My declared major is Classics, though
I hope to double major with English or Linguistics. After undergraduate work, I
plan to apply to graduate schools across the United States and Europe and pursue
a graduate level Classics degree. I hope to one day teach at a collegiate level.
The scholarship that I have received from you is helping me to pursue these
goals.
I want to once again thank you for the incredible honor of receiving
this scholarship.
Thank you,
Ashley Michel
Dear Mr. Lord and Robert L. Crow Scholarship Committee,
I wanted to say first and foremost thank you for selecting me as a recipient of
a $3000.00 Robert L. Crow Scholarship. The impact that this will have goes
further than I can express through words.
I am currently working through my
Masters Degree in Divinity at Liberty University Theological Seminary in
Lynchburg, VA through their online program. The coursework is extremely
demanding. Last year you helped me complete my Undergraduate program with a
previous scholarship in which I finished with a 3.79 GPA and Deans list
recipient. I plan to continue to strive for excellence in my studies as this is
the only way I see fit to truly show my gratitude.
In addition to my studies,
I work full-time for AT&T Corporate to support my family, which includes my wife
and 3 daughters. Your generous scholarship directly helps the cost of my tuition
and books but most importantly assists me in providing for and spending more
time with those that matter most to me.
I hope to one day soon use my degree
to serve the men and women of our military through Chaplaincy. In whatever I do,
I will work to help and serve others just as your organization has demonstrated
to me. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Justin Hite
Dear Mr. Lord and Robert L. Crow Scholarship Committee,
I am writing to thank you for your generous $4,000 Robert L. Crow
Scholarship. I was very happy and appreciative to learn that I was selected as
the recipient of your scholarship.
I am a pre-nursing major with a focus
on patient care services. I am currently in my first semester carrying a full
course of classes, to include Principles of Biology lecture and lab,
Pre-Calculus, Pre-Nursing Seminar, Music and Civilizations, and Intro to Human
Development. After graduation from Georgia College and State University in
Milledgeville, GA, I plan to accept a professional position as a nurse to gain
valuable knowledge and skills that will ultimately lead me to earn a Master’s
Degree as a Physician Assistant. Thanks to you, I am one step closer to that
goal.
By awarding me a scholarship, you have helped ease my financial
burden which allows me to focus more on the most important aspect of school,
learning.
Your generosity has inspired me to help others and give back
to the community. Currently with my sorority, Delta Zeta, I have been given an
opportunity to volunteer a few hours of my time at local events to support and
raise money for Delta Zeta’s philanthropy, Starkey Hearing Foundation. One day I
hope I will be able to help students achieve their goals just as you have helped
me.
Sincerely,
Megan E. Williamson
Dear Association of Aviation Ordnancemen members,
scholarship contributors and scholarship committee members,
I am happy to announce that I have applied to graduate at the end of this semester. As of December 19, 2008, I will have my Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from California State University, Fresno. I will receive this diploma with Summa Cum Laude (highest honors) recognition. Currently, my leadership hours are being spent in an underserved hospital in the emergency department. Upon completion of school, my intentions are to work full time and continue with my education. I will apply for the Master's program, which is scheduled to begin next Fall.o:p>
Thank you again for your generous scholarship. The funds
will greatly decrease the financial stress placed on my family, and will allow
me to continue on with my education.
Terri Lindsey
Wife of AOC David Lindsey
2008
Dear AO Association Scholarship Committee:
Once again, I want to thank you for making this scholarship
possible and for all the generous donations. I plan on representing God, my
family and the military community in a positive manner and to give to other
people as you have given to me.
Martika T. Morgan
2008
To the Association of Aviation Ordnancemen,
2011
Dear Association of Aviation Ordnancemen Educational Foundation Committee,
Sincerely,
2011
To the AAO Members:
I am extremely grateful for all those who have contributed and continue to contribute to the scholarship program. I am committed to representing my family, the military community (and the Association of Aviation Ordnancemen) in a positive and respectful manner and to give to other people as you have given to me.
Again, I would like to thank you for choosing me for this prestigious award.
2011
To the Association of Aviation Ordnancemen Committee,
This is my fourth and final year at James Madison University. After graduating, I will have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Media Arts and Design with a concentration in Journalism and a minor in French. While studying and interning in London for the fall semester, this award will go directly to my educational funds. Not only will it help me experience the world, it will help me experience working internationally as well. The opportunities presented are endless and this scholarship has helped me get here.
Once again, I would like to thank everyone that makes up the AAO for his or her generosity, support and confidence in me to further my education. It was surreal to finally put a face to the members at the convention in Reno, NV. Again, I thank you for your investment in my future.
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