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Waverly Education Foundation. Established 1993 18 years of commitment to Waverly Community Schools September 2011. WEF – What is it?. Waverly Education Foundation (WEF) was created to support the students and programs of Waverly Community School District
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Waverly Education Foundation Established 1993 18 years of commitment to Waverly Community Schools September 2011
WEF – What is it? • Waverly Education Foundation (WEF) was created to support the students and programs of Waverly Community School District • Funded by membership of private citizens and businesses as well as fundraisers (Golf Outing and Gala) • Fall/Spring Grants for recognized school programs within Waverly School District • Yearly Student Scholarship and Grant • Recognition of Volunteers Waverly Education Foundation 515 Snow Road ~ Lansing, MI 48917 www.waverlyeducationfoundation.org
EDUCATIONAL Reading / Literacy Programs Summer School Field Trips / Spanish Projects Printer / Software / Photo Equip. Kiln / Smart Boards Graphing Calculators Language Art Supplies PPI / Communication Devices Guest Speakers / Assembly Programs (including authors, Anti-Bullying & Violence Prevention) Fossil Samples Literature Collection / Books Student Store Homework Website EXTRACURRICULAR Video Production Studio / Broadcast Switch / Sound Machine Orchestra / Band / Dance Team Uniforms Pool Timer / Touch Pads Volleyball, Hockey, Lacrosse, Softball, Tennis, Cheer Choir Dresses, Tuxedos & Robes Bass Xylophones Theater Props / Costumes Score Boards Weather Net Program Soccer Goals / Shelters Mascot Uniform Quiz Bowl WEF – How Have We Helped? over $150,000 in Grants & Scholarships Waverly Education Foundation 515 Snow Road ~ Lansing, MI 48917 www.waverlyeducationfoundation.org
WEF – Fall/Spring Grants • WEF Grants are awarded twice a year to provide immediate support to recognized programs within Waverly Schools • Applications due last Friday of Sep. and Feb. • Reviewed by grant committee, recommended/approved by entire WEF board • Goal of high return of value for Waverly students • Common Denial Reasons • Not for replacing traditional funding (facilities, budgets, etc) • Not for salaries or transportation • Not on-going (one time funding/support only) Waverly Education Foundation 515 Snow Road ~ Lansing, MI 48917 www.waverlyeducationfoundation.org
WEF – Scholarship & Grant • Steiner Bolhouse Scholarship & Grant presented each year to a graduating senior who has demonstrated an understanding of the importance of community service • $1,000 Scholarship for student’s college tuition • $1,000 Grant from Ms. Susan Steiner Bolhouse to an approved Waverly Community Schools Program of the student’s choice • Past Examples: Spanish National Honor Society, Track Team, National Honor Society, Destination Imagination, PALS, Relay for Life and School Beautification Waverly Education Foundation 515 Snow Road ~ Lansing, MI 48917 www.waverlyeducationfoundation.org
WEF – Recognizing Volunteers • Volunteer Recognition Dinner – to recognize those volunteers that have touched the lives of staff, family and students • Daniel G. Pappas Volunteer Leadership Award – to recognize an individual for constant acts of care for Waverly in various organizations, acts and services • Hubbell Distinguished Service Award – to recognize outstanding service and dedication to the Waverly Community and Waverly Education Foundation Waverly Education Foundation 515 Snow Road ~ Lansing, MI 48917 www.waverlyeducationfoundation.org
WEF - Activities • Wavapalooza – booth/sponsor (Sep. 9, 2011) • Golf Outing – 16th Annual at Eagle Eye Golf Club (lunch & ceremony) (Sep. 14, 2011) • Pancake Breakfasts –at Applebee’s (Oct. 29, 2011) • Annual Holiday Gala – 17th Annual Event at Ballroom with dinner, silent auction and program (Dec. 5, 2011) • Expo – booth (March 3, 2012) • Member Events – past tailgates, etc. Waverly Education Foundation 515 Snow Road ~ Lansing, MI 48917 www.waverlyeducationfoundation.org
BOARD MEMBERS Miki Patterson(Chairman) *open(Vice Chairman) Arnold Weinfeld(Treasurer) *open (Secretary) TRUSTEES: Margie Aimery Erin Bielawski Susan Steiner Bolhouse Kevin Byrnes Tim Costigan Janice Cunningham Mike Curley Robert Forgrave Calvin Jones Tom Klein WEF – Board & Trustees • Holly LaPratt • Will Mahoney • Angela Matlock • Troy Matlock • Cam McComb • Becky Pease • Mark Quimby • Steve Slater • Britt Slocum • Carrie Wheeler Waverly Education Foundation 515 Snow Road ~ Lansing, MI 48917 www.waverlyeducationfoundation.org
WEF - President’s Club • Waverly Education Foundation members are part of the President’s Club • Make a $1,000 pledge (payable over 5 years) • Costs for Golf Outing and Gala Dinner (including silent auction purchases) are applied to pledge • Tax Deductible • Payments made any time/amount within 5 year period • Immediate benefits after initial form/payment: • President’s Club Card is good for FREEAdmittance for 2 to ANY Waverly Community School sponsored event for LIFE • Lapel Pin & Window Decal • Embroidered Tote or Embroidered Cap • Embroidered Leather Travel Bag Waverly Education Foundation 515 Snow Road ~ Lansing, MI 48917 www.waverlyeducationfoundation.org
WEF Membership = $AVING$ • WEF card for 2 for life to any Waverly Event (Middle to High School): • Entire pledge is just $16/month or $200/year oryou could just attend 1 WEF event/year!: Could save $200 a year or MORE!: Waverly Education Foundation 515 Snow Road ~ Lansing, MI 48917 www.waverlyeducationfoundation.org
WEF – What Can YOU Do? • Attend Annual WEF Golf Outing(in Fall) • Attend Annual WEF Holiday Gala(in December) • Become a WEF President’s Club Member • Donate to WEF anytime • Become a WEF Trustee • VOLUNTEER / Assist any time you can for our students / Waverly Community – THANK YOU! Waverly Education Foundation 515 Snow Road ~ Lansing, MI 48917 www.waverlyeducationfoundation.org
Waverly Education Foundation “The direction in which education starts a man will determine his future life” --- Plato 515 Snow Road Lansing, MI 48917 (517) 321-7265 www.waverlyeducationfoundation.org Waverly Education Foundation WaverlyEF