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MFST recognizes Community Donors at Luncheon
Frank Kepley • 4 May 2022
Hillsborough County JROTC Program Awards MFST
The Military Family Support Trust (MFST) held a recognition luncheon to honor individuals
who have provided generous legacy bequeaths and other donations over the years. These
donations are both generous and extremely important, enabling MFST to provide funding for
their many assistance programs.
The luncheon was held at the Sun City Center Freedom Plaza Club on April 22, 2022.
Colin Howgill, MFST chairman, introduced the MFST Trustees and thanked all of the honored
guests for their generous support of the MFST goals. He then introduced two of the four
scholarship winners for 2022.
The first individual recognized was Zoe Ann Spanos, from Lutz, FL. Zoe is a member of
National Honors Society and plans to attend Embry Riddle Aeronautical University to study
Aerospace Physiology and space flight operations. Zoe is receiving the $4,000 Marvin and
Carolyn Peterson Scholarship.
The second individual receiving a scholarship is Luciano Vona Pergola, a resident of Valrico,
FL and an honors student at Newsome High School. Luciano plans to work towards a degree in
biology or a related science at Florida Gulf Coast University. Luke is receiving the $4,000 Col.
Luther R. and Jeanne Lloyd/MOAA Scholarship.
Two additional scholarship winners, Sean Hokyoung Lee, and Reilly Colleen Weicht, residents
of Lithia FL were unable to attend the luncheon.
Retired Brigadier Colin Howgill, UK Royal Marines, was presented an award by the Hillsborough
County JROTC for the outstanding support MFST has provided the Hillsborough County JROTC
Programs. The award was presented to Brig Howgill by retired USA COL. Dale Vona who is in
Charge of the JROTC programs for MFST.
Chairman Howgill then commented on the various endeavors of MFST, which include, but
not limited to: four year scholarships for high school seniors; JROTC Honors Program;
Homeless Women Veterans; Operation Warm Heart; Veteran Guide Dog ; Southeastern Guide
Dogs; Paws for Patriots program; My Warriors Place; and sponsoring ‘Guardians’ for the Honor
Flight Support Program. He discussed in some detail all of the endeavors listed above.
MFST is a 501(c)3 organization that supports through their grant programs, military families
past and present. If you would like more information on making donation to MFST, contact Lori
Germain at 813-634-4675
Over the past year we have had many changes and transitions. It has been wonderful to see the organization and its recipients of so many awards doing amazing things. We wanted to highlight those who have come and gone. Please enjoy getting to know a bit more about these contributors. We also know it is important to share with our biggest fans how recipients of awards are doing. They scontinue to strive to achieve onward into their next chapters. Always know all who have supported MFS we thank you for making this all possible!
We are going through a bit of a change, and with 30 years under our belt a little change is good. Military Family Support Trus t is changing its name to Military family Support . We have been working behind the scenes to make sure our name matches all the wonderful things we have done and will continue to do in our community. We haven't changed, just dropping a word off the end. Take note of our name and new website, Milfamilysupport.org . You'll notice some changes to our branding, logo and social media but don't be alarmed it's still us. We look forward to introducing you to some new faces that have joined our team as well as some that are moving on to new phases. We truly appreciate all the years and dedication to the role! We will share more soon! Drop us an email we'd love to talk with you and hear more of how we can work with our community to continue helping the whole military family!
Take a look inside and see the latest and greatest with this summer edition of our Eagle Newsletter! We love sharing stories. Now it's time to hear from you and how you're interested in helping the veteran and military family community. Drop us a line by email, on our inquiry page or give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you! Click on the page to read more inside. As always, we can't do anything without the support of our wonderful donors. Thank You.
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