Waverly Education Foundation

Waverly Education Foundation

Established 1993

18 years of commitment to Waverly Community Schools

September 2011

Waverly Education Foundation515 Snow Road ~ Lansing, MI 48917 www.waverlyeducationfoundation.org

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


WEF – How Have We Helped?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 – 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)


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


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


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.


WEF – Board & Trustees

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

Holly LaPratt Will Mahoney Angela Matlock Troy Matlock Cam McComb Becky Pease Mark Quimby Steve Slater Britt Slocum Carrie Wheeler


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 FREE Admittance for 2

to ANY Waverly Community School sponsored event for LIFE Lapel Pin & Window Decal Embroidered Tote or Embroidered Cap Embroidered Leather Travel Bag

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 or you could just attend 1 WEF

event/year!:


Could save $200 a year or MORE!:


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

“The direction in which education starts a man will determine his future life”

--- Plato

515 Snow RoadLansing, MI 48917

(517) 321-7265www.waverlyeducationfoundation.org

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