{"id":1255,"date":"2024-09-01T18:18:35","date_gmt":"2024-09-01T18:18:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/florencecopper.com\/?p=1255"},"modified":"2025-05-16T18:23:34","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T18:23:34","slug":"droneprogram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/florencecopper.com\/2024\/09\/01\/droneprogram\/","title":{"rendered":"Florence Copper Community Foundation Awards Grant to Sons of The American Legion, Squadron 97 for Youth Drone Program"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]The Florence Copper Community Foundation is pleased to announce a $1,000 grant awarded to The Sons of The American Legion, Squadron 97. This grant will support the squadron\u2019s newly developed youth drone program.<\/p>\n

The funding will be used to acquire advanced drone equipment and provide specialized training for young members. The new program aims to enhance the squadron\u2019s capabilities in community service projects, search and rescue missions, and educational initiatives for youth.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Florence Copper Community Foundation\u2019s support is greatly appreciated,\u201d said John Meyer, Detachment Commander for Squadron 97. \u201cThis grant will significantly enhance our ability to engage and educate our youth, while expanding our outreach and effectiveness in serving the community.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Florence Copper Community Foundation is committed to supporting local organizations that positively impact the Florence area and surrounding communities. This grant underscores the Foundation\u2019s dedication to fostering innovation and youth education.<\/p>\n

For more information about The Sons of The American Legion, Squadron 97, and their youth drone program, please contact squadron97sal@gmail.com<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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