East Lansing Rotary Club Foundation- Annual Scramble for Scholarships Sept. 9
East Lansing Rotary Club Announces Local Scholarship Winners
ROTARY CLUB OF EAST LANSING
2024 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
The Rotary Club of East Lansing through its East Lansing Rotary Foundation awarded College Scholarships to six outstanding seniors at their East Lansing High School Convocation on Friday, May 24th . Scholarships Were Awarded To:
Tianna Tran who will be attending Michigan State University with a planned major in Business.
Christian Trunk who will be attending Aquinas College with a planned major in Graphic Design.
Khaled Taifour who will be attending the University of Michigan with a planned major in Biomedical Engineering.
Rosemary Buhl who will be attending Michigan State University with a planned major in Civil Engineering.
Maxwell Luther who will be attending Otterbein University with a planned major in Computer Science.
Myah Valla who will be attending Ohio University with a planned major in Health & Physical Education.
East Lansing Rotary Club Foundation Partnering to Raise Funds for Ukraine
The East Lansing Rotary Foundation is partnering with member Ody Norkin (photo, far left) to provide medical supplies for humanitarian aid to Ukraine. So far Ody has delivered ambulances and medical-surgical supplies to hospitals in Dnipro City that are treating both war and civilian victims of bomb shelling across the country.
The donations to this fund will be used exclusively to purchase badly needed medical equipment for surgeons who are currently using an outdated 1975 X-ray machine for amputations and surgeries to remove shrapnel. The updated equipment will save more lives by helping surgeons perform more precise and timely work.
Our goal is to obtain a digital X-ray plate costing $18,000 and a CT Scanner costing $60,000. The equipment will be purchased as soon as sufficient funds are raised.
Thank you for your generosity in supporting this humanitarian effort for medical supplies for Ukraine.
Questions? Need help donating online or want to donate over the phone or prefer to send a check? Contact Ingrid Nova at 517-604-6360 or [email protected].
Scramble for Scholarships GREAT SUCCESS!
The East Lansing Rotary Club hosted its 35th annual Scramble for Scholarships on Monday, September 11, 2023 at the Michigan State University Forest Akers “West Golf Course” located at 3535 Forest Road in Lansing, MI.
We met this year’s goal to raise $10,000 for the Joe Gross Memorial Scholarship program. Over the past 35 years our Rotary club has awarded over $120,000 in scholarships to deserving East Lansing High School graduates to assist them with their college expenses. Your gift can help us continue this tradition. Checks should be made payable to: East Lansing Rotary Foundation and may be mailed to: East Lansing Rotary Foundation, P.O. Box 4205, East Lansing, MI 48826-4205 or given to Foundation President Joe Osypczuk.
Please contact Golf Committee Chair Bob Page (email: [email protected] or phone: 517/347-6990) if you would like to support this year’s Scramble or would like more information about it. Click HERE to learn more!
Pickles for Pickleball! Fundraiser for Patriarche Park
We are excited to announce an East Lansing Rotary Club fundraising project to assist the Patriarche Park Pickleball Association in providing funding for individual fencing around each court, a safety enhancement feature for 10 new pickleball courts at Patriarche Park’s newly renovated Sports Court Complex which includes pickleball, tennis and basketball courts.
The East Lansing Rotary Club is selling delicious McClure’s Pickles for only $10 each! You have your choice between Garlic Dill Spears, Spicy Spears, Sweet & Spicy, Garlic Dill Whole Pickles or Bloody Mary Mix for only $12. Place your orders HERE!
Questions? Contact Chris Nugent at 517-282-5052. Get your pickles today!!
East Lansing Rotary Foundation supports MSU Summer Circle Theatre
Michigan State University’s Summer Circle Theatre and the East Lansing Rotary Club have the common distinction of each being founded in 1961. The two stellar organizations have made innumerable contributions to the City of East Lansing since their inception. In recognition of beginning their 61st year of operation, the East Lansing Rotary has pledged its financial and volunteer support to the Summer Circle Theatre as it prepares for its 2022 season with program offerings of 18 free performances and children’s camps.
Summer Circle Theatre (SCT) provides a professional venue for MSU students that offers free theatre to Mid-Michigan audiences. SCT presents shows of varying styles using the talents of community members and professional artists. Beyond theatrical productions, SCT is committed to offering free programming including a Kids Camp and special activities to create a summer destination for arts, education, and entertainment.
The East Lansing Rotary has long supported multiple community service projects in East Lansing that improve resident’s quality of life. From building playground equipment at Patriarche Park, supporting the Greater Lansing Food Bank through its “Weekend Survival Backpack Project”, the “Weekend Warrior” project which helped to distribute masks, hand warmers and sanitizers in downtown East Lansing during the pandemic, to offering scholarships to East Lansing High School graduates as they pursue their college careers.
“The Summer Circle Theatre provides a great night of free entertainment to East Lansing residents. There is nothing quite like enjoying a live performance, on a beautiful summer night under the stars, on the campus of Michigan State University,” said Peter Dewan, President-Elect of the East Lansing Rotary. “East Lansing Rotarians are pleased to step up and offer our support.”
“We are so thankful to receive the support of the East Lansing Rotary Club,” said Artistic Director of Summer Circle Theatre Rob Roznowski. “This support helps to return the tradition of free summer theatre and children’s programming to our mid-Michigan community.”
Additional information about the Summer Circle Theatre can be found at theatre.msu.edu/sct.
Community members interested in becoming involved with the East Lansing Rotary can learn more by attending our luncheon meetings at the University Club of East Lansing, visit our website at https://eastlansing636.wpenginepowered.com/or become a friend on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/eastlansingrotaryclub.