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East Lansing Educational Foundation
841 Timberlane, Suite A
East Lansing, MI 48823
ELEF Administrator
Michele Huisgen
(517) 333.7439
huisgen_ml@elps.k12.mi.us
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ELEF Announces 12th Annual Awards Dinner and Golf Outing
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ELEF Is Calling Parents of Young East Lansing Children
The East Lansing Educational Foundation is co-hosting a “Get to Know ELEF” gathering in Whitehills next week and would like to invite you!
When: Tuesday, April 24, 7:00 - 8:30pm
Where: Nico and Susan Gisholt’s home
798 Pebblebrook, East Lansing
Wine, cheese and desserts
ELEF is a community non-profit, completely independent of the school district. You can work with the Foundation to put private funding into teachers' hands and students' classrooms. Simple, direct, big impact.
Nico says: “Come and join us to learn more about it and meet some members from ELEF. We've met many of them and they are members of our community, thoughtful, energetic, and caring people who love East Lansing and believe in public education as much as we do.”
RSVP to Dorsey Gude: gude_dw@elps.k12.mi.us or 333-7413.
If you know of others who would like to come, meet other young families and learn about you can work through this independent organization to make sure our children learn in well-supported classrooms – INVITE THEM, TOO!
More Information
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ELEF Awards $10,500 in Grants to Teachers
The East Lansing Educational Foundation has awarded $10,500 to East Lansing Public School teachers. From Lego Robotics Kits at MacDonald Middle School, to NOOK Readers at Whitehills Elementary School, ELEF grants ran the gamut from high-tech to hands-on.
Full Press release
ELEF and Summit Community Bank Launch the Business Partners for Education Campaign to Raise Money for Grants to East Lansing Students and Teachers
Why are Whitehills Elementary School 6th graders cheering for these business leaders? Because their companies have become Business Partners for Education through a new program launched by the East Lansing Educational Foundation.
Scattered among the students are: back row from left - Superintendent Dave Chapin, ELEF board members Mary Crawford, Joan Berardo, Business Partners Joan Bitsicas (also an ELEF board member), Jeff Crippen, Dave Ledebuhr, Jim Jamo, Beverly Bonning and teacher Maryann Vasievich. Seated with students from left: Mark Grua and Campaign Chairman John Abbott.
ELEF is looking for 50 Business Partners for Education to join these Founding Business Partners to support grants for East Lansing classrooms: Gold Level - Summitt Community Bank, East Lansing Basketball Club; Grua, Jamo & Young; Musselman Realty. Silver Level - Brogan, Reed, VanGorder & Assoc.; Crippen Buick GMC Mazda Volvo; Dr. Charles Hagan, DDS MHS PC; Dr. Michael Peters, DDS MS PC; Thrun Law Firm. Bronze Level - Jane Bitsicas Doncaster Clothing; Brookover, Carr & Schaberg, PC; Church Wyble, PC; Coral Gables of East Lansing; Craig Spencer, DDS; Plante & Moran, PLCC.
For more information, contact ELEF's Dorsey Gude: 517-333-7413, gude_dw@elps.k12.mi.us.
Full press release
East Lansing Educational Foundation Receives $25,450 for Staton Family Endowment Fund
Former East Lansing Mayor Sam Singh (left) and Paul Staton, son of departing EL City Manager Ted Staton, present a $25,450 check to Ann McDaniel, and Jim Papazian (partly hidden) of the East Lansing Educational Foundation. Over 40 community businesses and individuals created this endowment for education to honor Ted and Carol Staton's work in the community. For more pictures, 'like' us on Facebook.
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The ELEF is a community-based, non-profit organization that works to raise, manage and distribute private funds to complement the outstanding work of our public school system. Since our inception, ELEF has granted over $200,000 to East Lansing’s classrooms that has provided teachers with innovative and supplemental materials that further engage our students in their process of learning. Please enjoy the information provided to you. We hope you join us in our quest to make supplemental materials and programs available, adding to the exceptional learning environment for which East Lansing is known.
View our 2010 Annual Report
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April 16, 2012
East Lansing Educational Foundation
Announces Annual Golf Outing and Awards Dinner
May 10, 2012
Press Release and Award Information
Invitation/Response Card
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March 1, 2012
East Lansing Educational Foundation
Awards $10,500 in Grants to Teachers
Press Release
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January 23, 2012
East Lansing Educational Foundation
and Summit Community Bank Launch the Business Partners for Education Campaign
Press Release
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January 9, 2012
East Lansing Educational Foundation
Accepts grant applications for the Grants To Teachers program
More information
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January 6, 2012
East Lansing Educational Foundation
Sponsors ACT Prep Workshop for East Lansing Students on Jan 28th (Registration deadline is Jan 26th)
Registration Form
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December 31, 2011
East Lansing Educational Foundation
Seeks Annual Education and Community Service Award Nominations
Nomination Form
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November 22, 2011
East Lansing Educational Foundation
Awards $19,858.00 in Endowment and Collaboration Grants
Press Release
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November 1, 2011
East Lansing Educational Foundation
Launches Annual Giving Drive
Annual Giving Drive Letter/Donation Form
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September 29, 2011
East Lansing Educational Foundation
Accepts applications for Endowment Grants and Collaboration Grants
Endowmwent Grant information
Collaboration Grant information
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July 28, 2011
New 2010 Annual Report thanks over 250 donors and reviews ELEF grants and programs
2010 Annual Report
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June22, 2011
ELEF Raises $25,000 for Classroom Grants at Annual Golf Outing and Awards Dinner
Press Release
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May 10, 2011
East Lansing Educational Foundation and
Summit Community Bank Partner with East Lansing's Pinecrest School for Reading Month
Press Release
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March 29, 2011
East Lansing Educational Foundation
Announces Annual Golf Outing and Awards Dinner
May 12, 2011
Press Release and Award Information
Invitation/Response Card
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March 9, 2011
East Lansing Educational Foundation
Announces Grants to Teachers Winners
Press Release
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January 10, 2011
East Lansing Educational Foundation
Sponsors ACT Prep Workshop for East Lansing Students on Feb 5th (Registration deadline is Feb 1st)
Registration Form
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January 4, 2011
East Lansing Educational Foundation
Accepts grant applications for the Grants To Teachers program
More information
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December 1, 2010
East Lansing Educational Foundation
Announces Endowment and Collaboration Grant Winners
Press Release
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November 22, 2010
East Lansing Educational Foundation
Introduces the ELHS Online Community
Press Release
Trojan Alums: Join the ELHS Online Commmunity
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November 13, 2010
East Lansing Educational Foundation
Sponsors ACT Prep Workshop for East Lansing Students
More Information
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November 2, 2010
East Lansing Educational Foundation
Seeks Annual Education and Community Service Award Nominations
Press Release
Nomination Form
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September 28, 2010
East Lansing Educational Foundation Announces New Board Leadership and Member
Press Release
See 'Announcements' page for more information
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The East Lansing Educational Foundation works to enhance excellence in public education by raising and distributing private resources for the benefit and enrichment of all students.
- ELEF Mission
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