Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Giving Back

Giving Back to the Kids of Our Community

Purchase Safe Playground Equipment for Griswold Elementary Schools: The club has devoted a large percentage of their fundraising efforts to helping purchase new playground equipment for both Elliott and Lewis Elementary Schools. Most recently, the club worked with the school to purchase equipment developmentally appropriate for the newly added preschools.
In 2009 the club received a grant from the Cass County Community Foundation to help purchase 2 new pieces of equipment, one for each elementary school. We hope to have the new gliders set up at the schools by the beginning of the 2009-2010 school year.



Senior Scholarships: Annually the club awards two scholarships to graduating seniors from our community who will be pursuing a career associated with children.

Scholarship Recipients:
2006-2007: Ashley Drogo & Rachel Bierbaum
2007-2008: Kayleen Amos & Macy Whiley
2008-2009: Chase Wallace & Mandy Nicklaus

Kids Celebration during Griswold Reunion: During Griswold's annual celebration, the club sponsors safe, fun activities for kids. A special kiddy parade is held before the Grand Parade on Saturday evening. In addition, the club sponsors activities in the park.


Playground Clean-up: Annually the club volunteers their time to help remove graffiti, pick up trash, and weed and trim the plants at the Griswold Wooden Playground.



Middle School Dance: Every spring, the club hosts a dance for Griswold Middle School students at the Griswold Community Building.

Donations to the Community: The club supports other organizations or individuals within the community.
2009 Donations
Elliott & Lewis Before and After School Programs
2008 Donations
Griswold Music Boosters
2008 Jr./Sr. Prom