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News and Programs
American Patriots Campaign Leadership Summit
The Scholarship Foundation created the American
Patriots Campaign in 2007 to ensure that every
eligible child of a Marine — today and for generations
to come — would have an opportunity to pursue higher
education. Having raised more than $89,200,000 to
date toward the $100,000,000 goal we hope to meet
by 2018, the American Patriots Campaign Cabinet
met in Washington, D.C., on June 18 for a tour of the
Pentagon and meeting with General John M. Paxton,
Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, before
receiving a briefing from Major General Frederick M.
Padilla, Director of Operations, Plans, and Policies,
Headquarters Marine Corps. More than 100 guests
capped the day’s events with a reception at the Home
of the Commandants, Marine Barracks Washington,
hosted by General James F. Amos and his wife, Bonnie.
Joining cabinet members were eight scholarship
recipients whose educations have been made possible by
the continued success of the campaign and the generosity of investors across the country.
Eight National Capital Area Scholarship Recipients attended the APC and spent time with Chairman of the Board Gen Martin R. Steele USMC (Ret.), General and Mrs. James F. Amos and Margaret B. Davis at the Home of the Commandants.
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Lone Star Campaign
New this year, Texas supporters have kicked-off the Lone Star State Campaign with the mission to raise awareness of the Scholarship Foundation throughout the state, as well as to honor Texans who serve our nation and ultimately increase the number of scholarships awarded to the sons and daughters of Marines and Navy Corpsmen living in Texas.
On November 5, the Houston Awards Dinner will be held and tribute will be paid to the Honorable Kay Bailey Hutchinson, former United States Senator, and Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, owner of Gallery Furniture. Under the leadership of Dinner Co-Chairmen Bob Zorich and Chuck Scianna, this annual dinner has raised more than $3,000,000 since 2011. For more information, visit www.mcsf.org/houstondinner.
Washington, D.C. Celebratory Gala
Senior Marine Corps and corporate leaders joined more than 300 guests at the Capital Hilton on June 14 for one
of the Scholarship Foundation’s signature events — the Washington, D.C. Celebratory Gala. The event was Chaired by Lieutenant General Earl Hailston, USMC (Ret.), and Col Dan O’Brien, USMC (Ret.). Guests were addressed
by General John M. Paxton, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, as they enjoyed an evening that raised more than $700,000 for higher education opportunities for the sons and daughters of Marines.
President of BAE Electronic Systems, Dan Gobel accepts the 2014 Globe and Anchor Award on behalf of BAE Systems. Left to right LtGen Earl Hailston, LtGen Martin R. Steele, Dan Gobel, Margaret B. Davis, and Dan O’Brien.