Dallas-Wilcox Bama Club sets banquet for May 16, kicking off raffle for tickets to fund scholarships

If you have let your membership to the Dallas-Wilcox Bama Club lapse, you need to renew as soon as possible. If you are not a member, you should join. They have a big banquet coming up, and only members can attend.  

Club President Ronnie Leet explained that the club offers friendship, fellowship and a way to share enthusiasm for Alabama athletics. But the real purpose is to give financial aid to high school seniors in Dallas and Wilcox counties who are going to The University of Alabama for their freshman year.   

The Dallas-Wilcox Bama Club, which is associated with the Alabama Alumni Association, funds 13 endowed scholarships. Leet reported that that number ranks the local club in the top 10 in the state for Alabama Alumni chapters. Each year the club raffles two sets of season tickets for the upcoming season to fund the scholarships, and that raffle starts at the banquet.  

This year the club has $40,000 to spread between 20 high school seniors that have been accepted to Alabama for their freshman year. Leet said these students represent every high school in Dallas and Wilcox counties.   

The banquet is Tuesday May 16. Leet said reservations need to be made by May 5. Alabama Football broadcaster Roger Hoover will be the guest speaker.   

The cost is $40, but you must be a club member to attend. The yearly membership is $20. Leet said if there are any questions, he can be reached at 334-875-2672.