May 10, 2016 - First United Methodist Church, Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department and the Masonic Lodge of Joaquin are proud to announce the creation of the Mike Wood Memorial Scholarship.
This is a joint effort by three of the community groups that Mike was active in. They will share in fundraising for a scholarship to be given each year, rotating menu selections, etc., and holding the event at First United Methodist Church each year. Applications will be taken each spring, and the winner will be announced in May.
Applications can be made by graduating seniors of Joaquin High School, college enrollees, trade school enrollees, and fire department members wishing to further their education.
The first recipient of the scholarship amounting in $1,500 will be Carsen McFarland, Mike and Lavonne Wood's granddaughter, who is going to graduate school this summer at the University of Houston.
The first fundraiser will be a catfish dinner with all trimmings on June 4th, beginning at 11am at the Joaquin Methodist Church.
