On March 1, Commander Tony presented a certificate to District 16 Patriot Pen Winner, Ashlyn Melvin along with a check for $100.
Commander Tony also presented a certificate from the VFW Department of Oregon and a check for $100.
Congratulations to Ashlyn. Â The post looks forward to her entry for Voice of Democracy.
![Ashlyn Melvin, District 16 Winner for Patriot Pen Scholarship](https://i0.wp.com/www.vfw3452.org/wp-content/uploads/20140301-003a-300x225.jpg?resize=300%2C225)