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Reading Area Fire Museum John Zolomij Scholarship
Who is John Zolomij
As a lifelong educator, Mr. Zolomij was a distinguished museum specialist and consultant. His unique skills lifted those around him, whether mentoring young people or serving friends and strangers in need. John was a dear friend and a valuable asset to our Museum.
It is a fitting memorial that this scholarship will provide a Berks County J
As a lifelong educator, Mr. Zolomij was a distinguished museum specialist and consultant. His unique skills lifted those around him, whether mentoring young people or serving friends and strangers in need. John was a dear friend and a valuable asset to our Museum.
It is a fitting memorial that this scholarship will provide a Berks County Junior Firefighter with the financial support needed to purchase firefighting gear or the books, materials and supplies necessary to continue their post-secondary education.
The Scholarship Fund
If you would like to make a donation to the scholarship fund a check can be mailed to the Museum or a online donation can be made thru Gofundme, at the following link.
Our Recipients
Our Recipients
2023- No Applicants
2022- Meagan Reitnauer
It is with Great Pride and Pleasure that we announce the winner of the John J. Zolomij Scholarship is Miss Meagan A. Reitnauer from Station 97 Eastern Berks Fire Department. In Meagan's own words...
"I was born and raised in Boyertown and am proud to be a part of a community of dedicated first res
2023- No Applicants
2022- Meagan Reitnauer
It is with Great Pride and Pleasure that we announce the winner of the John J. Zolomij Scholarship is Miss Meagan A. Reitnauer from Station 97 Eastern Berks Fire Department. In Meagan's own words...
"I was born and raised in Boyertown and am proud to be a part of a community of dedicated first responders, alongside my grandfather, father, brother and uncle. I currently have my EMR certification and completed my EMT course through Berks Career and Technology Center during my 11th and 12 grade years. "
Miss Reitnauer also volunteers at the Bechtelsville Fire Company and has completed numerous training courses at the Berks Fire Training Center as well as her participation in many Fire Company fundraising activities.
Meagan will be pursuing a degree in nursing at DeSales University.
We'd like to thank and commend all the candidates who submitted applications and thank our judges Mr. Antonio Cipolla (former junior firefighter pursuing a career in firefighting) Ms. Kathy Hills
(Director of Sales and Marketing DoubleTree Hilton) and Mrs. Lisa Lavender (COO Berks Fire and Water Restorations)
Announcement
The Reading Area Firefighters Museum is temporary closed, due to the ongoing HVAC renovations. We are expected to reopen late Spring 2025 if all goes to plan.