EFG - Education Foundation of Greenville



MISSION STATEMENT

It shall be the mission of the Education Foundation of Greenville to acquire and distribute financial and other resources to the Greenville Public Schools. The resources shall be used for programs and projects aimed at enhancing or supplementing educational programs and providing extended educational opportunities.

The Education Foundation of Greenville (EFG) was organized in 1991. It operates independently from the Greenville Public Schools. However, it encourages program suggestions from school personnel, alumni and members of the community.

EFG is supported by voluntary contributions from individuals and businesses. It is the philosophy of the Foundation to immediately invest the monies raised in programs benefiting the schools, not merely to have them accumulate interest.

                      


Westward Whoa!


Please Join Us For The Annual Melodrama:
Westward Whoa!
Friday February 3, 2012      6:30 p.m. Dinner (Extra $10 per person at the door) - GHS High School Chuckwagon (aka Cafeteria)
                                           7:30 p.m. Performance Only - Greenville Performing Arts Center

Saturday February 4, 2012    7:30 p.m. Performance Only - Greenville Performing Arts Center


All tickets are reserved seating and cost $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for students/seniors (dinner cost for Friday is an extra $10 per person)
Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Greenville Public Schools Website.

All proceeds benefit the EFG/OUR3 Capital Campaign.



OUR 3 LOGO

Capital Campaign is in excess of $520,000!

The trustees of the Education Foundation of Greenville (EFG) expanded its core mission in 2009 and initiated a $1 million endowment campaign to assure future funding of two critical programming areas of Greenville Public Schools. Over recent months, a volunteer campaign committee has led the effort seeking philanthropic gifts through the OUR3 Campaign to support endowments for performing arts programs ($246,000 or 47% of funds raised) and programs for academically ambitious students ($274,000 or 53% of funds raised).     

Our 3 Pledge Card (pdf file)

Our 3 Capital Campaign Brochure (pdf file)

YouTube

Click on picture above to watch a brief video presentation describing the Our 3 campaign in greater detail.

Thank you for your continued support!





EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF GREENVILLE PROGRAMS

Teacher Grants - Each year teachers are invited to submit proposals for teacher grants that are consistent with the mission of the Foundation, and the beliefs and mission of Greenville Public Schools.  Applications are considered for individual, team, and interdisciplinary projects, for specific subjects, grade level or building projects.

Click here to review grants awarded for the 2010-2011 school year.

EFG/Rasmine D. Thomas Scholarships - The Foundation administers the Rasmine D. Thomas Scholarship fund. These scholarships are available annually to Greenville Public School students in grades K-11 to expand their education by attending camps and clinics.

   Rasmine D. Thomas Scholarship Application

  Rasmine D. Thomas Scholarship Criteria

Future Outstanding Alumnus Nominations Sought
The Education Foundation of Greenville is seeking nominations for the Outstanding Alumnus Award.  Established in 1993, the award is given annually to candidates who meet the following criteria.
     The recipient must:
-  be a graduate of Greenville Public Schools.
-  be out of school for a minimum of ten years.
-  have modeled citizenship by sharing their talents for the improvement of the quality of life for their community, and enhanced the development of youth.

Click here for the nomination form for the Outstanding Alumnus Award


2011 Outstanding Alumnus Recipient


2011 Outstanding Alumnus  Jerry Nelson (pictured below) and Einer Jorgensen   2011 Distinguished Alumni - Michael Stafford                     

2011 Outstanding Alumnus

Greenville Alumni Association banquet where the 2011 Distinguished Alumni Award was presented to Michael Stafford by Tim O’Brien (pictured right), Mike’s long-time friend.


TRUSTEES

Trustees  

The Foundation is administered by trustees who are appointed for three year terms by duly qualified trustees. The Superintendent of Schools, or designee, and the President of the Board of Education, or designee, are permanent seats with vote.

Front Row (l-r):Carol DeWys, Trustee; Holly Byington, Trustee;Michael Hurst, Treasurer; Wendy Baty, Executive Director; Michelle Blaszczynski, Secretary
Back Row (l-r): Steve Foster, Trustee; Thomas Pridgeon, Chairman; Steve Day, Trustee;Roger Coles, Trustee; Judie Leach, Trustee; Paul Warnshuis, Trustee; Janet Ralph, Greenville Board of Education; Peter Haines, Superintendent; Harold Deines, Trustee; Norice Rasmussen, Vice Chairperson
Not Pictured: Ann Elenbaas, Trustee
 
wbaty@greenville.k12.mi.us
 
 
SUPPORTING THE WORK OF
THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF GREENVILLE

If you are interested in learning more about the work of the Foundation, contact any trustee or Sharon Hattenbach at the Central Services Office, (616) 754-3686.

The purpose of the Foundation is to generate and distribute financial and other resources to the Greenville Public Schools to enhance or supplement educational programs and provide extended educational opportunities.

Cash gifts of any size are welcome as well as gifts of stock or deferred gifts through wills and trusts. Gifts can be designated in honor or memory of individuals.

Your donation is tax deductible and will be acknowledged with a receipt. Please make your check payable to Education Foundation of Greenville.

To make a donation, send contributions to:

Education Foundation of Greenville
1414 Chase Road
Greenville, MI 48838

Your gifts make it happen!


    
The Education Foundation of Greenville
1414 Chase Road
Greenville, MI 48838

Gifts can be designated in honor of memory of individuals.

Please make your check payable to The Education Foundation of Greenville.

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Thank you for supporting the work of
the Education Foundation of Greenville

Yellow Jacket Challenge Registration

Wellness Grant Application (pdf file)

Our 3 Capital Campaign Brochure (pdf file)

Our 3 Pledge Card (pdf file)

EFG Grant Process (pdf file)

EFG Grant Application (pdf file)

EFG Newsletter - Spring 2010 (pdf file)

EFG Grants 2010 (pdf file)

Outstanding Alumnus Nomination Form (pdf file)

Frequently Asked Questions (htm file)


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