The annual JROTC scholarship awards luncheon will award a $1500 scholarship to the best qualified senior cadet from each of Citrus County's three JROTC programs-the Army JROTC program at Lecanto H.S.; the Navy JROTC program at Crystal River H.S., and the Air Force JROTC program at Citrus H.S. The MOAA Citrus County Chapter will present the following scholarship awards:                                                                                                                                                           

The Evelyn H. Reading MOAA Citrus County Chapter JROTC Scholarship Awards: MOAA member LTC Robert Reading, USA (Ret) and his wife Evelyn Reading both believed that higher education was highly important for young people. Following LTC Reading’s passing, Evelyn Reading created a MOAA JROTC scholarship fund within her estate.   Following her passing, this scholarship fund was eventually transferred to the Citrus County Education Foundation (CCEF) for the disbursement of the donated funds.  The scholarship application and award selection processes are administered by the MOAA Citrus County Chapter.  The first Evelyn H. Reading MOAA Citrus County Chapter JROTC Scholarship was awarded in 2022. Currently, two scholarships are awarded from this scholarship fund.

The Maruice "Bud" Wise MOAA Citrus County JROTC Scholarship Award:  MOAA Citrus County chapter member Commander Maurice “Bud” Wise, USN (Ret), was a founding member of the MOAA Citrus County Chapter and a former Citrus County teacher. Following his passing, his surviving spouse, Allie, directed that donations be made in his memory to create the Maurice “Bud” Wise MOAA JROTC scholarship fund.  The first scholarship was awarded in 2000.  The scholarship is funded and disbursed by the MOAA Citrus County Chapter. The scholarship application and award selection processes are administered by the MOAA Citrus County Chapter. Currently, one scholarship is awarded from this scholarship fund.

The luncheon will be on 9 May 2024 at Citrus Hills Country Club, 505 E Hartford St, Hernando FL 34442.

11:30AM-12 Noon: Check in. Cheese Board. Cash Bar 

12 Noon-12:40 PM: Lunch 
12:40 PM to 1PM: Scholarship Award Ceremony
1:00 PM to1:25 PM: Speaker Presentation
1:25 PM-1:30 PM: Event Closing

Event Dress:  Business Casual

Event Reservations Are Required and Are Binding (Meals and Costs are pre-ordered).

Event Menu

Menu Choice #1: Baked Stuffed Flounder with Tossed Salad with Ranch or Italian dressings, glazed baby carrots, potatoes AuGratin, Warm Rolls and Butter, Coffee and Tea. 

Menu Choice #2: COBB Salad- Fresh Mixed Greens topped with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Hard-Boiled Egg, Avocado, Black Olives, Crumbled Bleu Cheese and Diced Chicken, served with Ranch or Italian Dressing, Warm Rolls and Butter, Coffee and Tea.     

Menu choice #3: Vegan Stir-fry Vegetable with light Teriyaki Glaze over Quinoa.                                                                                                                    

Desert: Death By Chocolate Cake and Ice Cream provide by chapter member Gary Runyon. 

Event Cost: $30   The cost includes providing meals to the scholarship recipients and their parents as well as contributing to the Bud Wise Scholarship.