Mt. Ayr Raider Foundation

2018 Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony

Inductees: Anna Mae Kobbe, Brent Geringer, Merrill Perry

Saturday, September 29-Mount Ayr High School Commons


Social 5:00 p.m. Dinner 6:00 p.m.
Catered by Chef Katie Routh Porter


Program Following Dinner

Business Casual Dress Requested


Tickets $35 Each or a table of 8 for $240

Checks payable to Mount Ayr Raider Education Foundation

Contact: Jodie Geist (641)464-2480

Reservations due by September 17, 2018

 

 

101 Donations Club

2018-19 Members


John & Cindy Allen

Tracy Barnes

Karen & Rick Bender

Shane Bishop

Carlene May Blomker

Larry & Joen Brown

Mark & Betsy Budach

Phil & Marie Burmeister

Robert Burrell

Casey & Mekenze Cortum

Scott & Katie Coulson

Pam Cross

Dan Cunning

Robert & Julie Davison

Joe & Nancy Drake

Brad & Abby Elliott

Craig Elliott

Ellen Elliott

Chris & Callie Elwood

Steve Fetty

Jan & Tom Ford

Cory French

Eric & Melissa Friedrich

Crae & Jodie Geist

Phillip & Susan Gerard

Larry & Karon Giles

Scott & Tracy Giles

Kim & Dara Greenland

Randy & Marcy Gregg

Jerri Graham & Dane Johnson


David & Jody Greene

Doug Greene

Mike & Sally Hansen

Preston & Katie Hayse

Fay Howie

Bill & Diana Huntington

Bobbie Ivey

Wendell & Joan Jackson

Sandie Jett

Donna Kemery

Wayne & Pat Kemery

Gary & Ardith Keplinger

Clint & Shaun Kniep

Traci Larson Knoll

Ron Landphair

Ron & Martha Landphair

John & Deb Larsen

Mark & Sue Larsen

Daniel & Erin Leonard

Jeff & Amy Levine

The Lighthouse Church

Bill & Deb Lynch

David McNeill

Duane Miller

Barry Monaghan

Cindy Morgan

Joe & Debbie Murphy

Dr. Nicole Murphy

John & Patty Parrish

Lincoln & Shawna Parrish

Katie Porter

Kay Pratt



Marv Pratt

Ed Reasoner

Bruce & Mitchell Ricker

Gene and Vicki Ricker

Jaren & Randi Ricker

Kathy Rinehart

Tanner & Tess Rinehart

Steve & Nancy Roe

Chet & Annie Roed

Richard & Julie Ruggles

Andy Rusk

James & Marilyn Saville

Helen Schardein

Tory & Brandi Shay

Mike & Shelley Shields

Gary & Darla Sobotka

Dave & Marie Still

In Memory of Julia Stephens

Bill & Faye Stull

Randy & Karen Taylor

Steve & Cheryl Taylor

Steve & Sue Trullinger

Jim & Jane Uhlenkamp

Kellen & Morgan Waldeier

Kurt & Lynne Wallace

Dick & Joyce Weehler

Neil & Jill Weehler

Randy & Kim Weehler

PJ West

Hugh & Jackie Whitson

Craig & Susan Winemiller

Diane Wood

Raider Education Foundation Newsletter

Year in Review

2017 was an excellent year for the Raider Education Foundation. The board of directors continued to have monthly meetings that involved setting up for future events, electing officials, and discussing the best way to utilize the 101 donation money in the Mt. Ayr Community School District. David Greene continued to serve as the president, Jill Weehler continued to serve as the vice president, and Jodie Geist remained at her position as treasurer and secretary. The remaining board of directors included Barbie Belzer, Brandi Shay, Brad Elliott, David McNeill, Erin Budach, Karen Bender, Jill Ehlen, Joan Jackson, Martha Landphair, Tess Rinehart, and Tracy Giles.

The Foundation is very proud to host several events, award college scholarships, and provide funding for teachers' classrooms. The foundation hosted the quilt fest, the 2017 Hall of Fame Banquet, Foundation Night, an intern program and two 101 Donations Events.

To keep in touch with the Radier Education Foundation and see all how different grants impact the school and the students, visit our Facebook page, or follow us on the Mt. Ayr Community School webpage

The Facebook and web pages are located at:

https://www.facebook.com/RaiderEducationFoundation

http://www.mtayrschools.org/macs-foundation

History

For 13 years, the Mt. Ayr Community School endowment sat stagnate with a balance around $13,000. In July 2013. An interested alumni group formed, met with the director of the South Central Iowa Community Foundation and from there the Mt. Ayr Community Schools Foundation board was created. The focus was to grow the Mt. Ayr Community School Endowment. Since then, the endowment has grown to more than $96,000.

In 2016, the focus and name changed to the Mt. Ayr Raider Education Foundation and became a 501c3 entity.

Fast forward four years later, 2017 was one of the best years to date for the Foundation. To date, the Mt. Ayr Raider Education Foundation has gifted over $10,000 to teachers and students of Mt. Ayr Community Schools. We hope that 2018 will bring more members and opportunities for the staff and students at Mt. Ayr Community School District.

 

Our latest 101 Donations Recipient is Shaun Kniep!

She received funds for purchasing new books for her curriculum.

Congratulations Shaun!

 

 

It is that time again! 

 

Collin Zidlicky presented for the MS and HS Band classes.

They received $500 to purchase new band pieces from various cultures.

 

 

Tara Rush presented for the SFL program.

They received $500 to purchase STEM activities to help with after school programming.

 

 

 

The Hall of Fame Banquet will be before your know it-don't miss out!

Here is the flyer with details for the evening.


MOUNT AYR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

2017 HALL OF FAME BANQUET & INDUCTION CEREMONY

Inductees: Maurice Carr, Ron Landphair, Lori Sickels Friedman,

1988 State Girls Track Champions

Saturday, September 30 • Mount Ayr Community High School Commons

Social 5:00pm                                           Dinner 6:00pm

Catered by Chef Katie Routh Porter

The Wallace Centers of Iowa

Program following dinner

Business Casual Dress Requested

Banquet Tickets: $35 each, or you may purchase a table of 8 for $240 (must be paid with one check)

I would like to purchase __________ banquet tickets at a total cost of $_____________



Checks payable to Mount Ayr Raider Education Foundation

Please PRINT the names of the people who will be using the tickets.

Also note any special dietary considerations. We will accommodate your dietary needs to the best of our ability.

 
Please contact Jodie Geist at 641-464-2480 with any questions.

Mail ticket requests to Jodie Geist,

Mount Ayr Community High School, 1001 E. Columbus, Mount Ayr, IA 50854

Banquet Reservations due by SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

It is time for the Mt Ayr Raider Education Foundation Night!

We will be hosting our annual Foundation Night on Friday, January 27 in the High School Commons. The basketball game that evening is with Southeast Warren.

We will begin with a spaghetti supper at 5:00. There will be spaghetti, lettuce salad, green beans, hot rolls and desserts all for $6.

During the games we will be having a Silent Auction showcasing local bakers! You do not want to miss out on the opportunity to take home one of the prized foods!

We will also have plenty of registration forms to sign up and join our program. Pass the word to your family and friends!

And last but not least.....there may be some surprise giveaways!

See you on Friday night!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Another surprise donation!
On Friday, September 23 the 101 Donation Club was at it again. The group surprised Mr. Chris Elwood and the Elementary School with a donation check.
The money will be used for earphones for each classroom and $500 to be put to use in the funding for a new playground.

 

 
Along with surprising a few teachers with special gifts this Fall the 101 Donations Club partnered with Shopko and surprised the entire Elementary student group with 1 free box of Crayola Markers.
Below is a picture of the Kindergarten classes showing off their new markers! Thank you Shopko for helping us out!

 

It's that time again!
3rd Annual Hall of Fame Banquet
Saturday, October 8
5:00 Social
6:00 Dinner
6:45 Induction Ceremony

Reservations required. $35 each or buy a table for $240. (The table must be paid for with one check.) Reservations due by September 28.

Mail Reservations to: Mt. Ayr Raider Education Foundation

Inductees this year:
Orr Fisher
David L. McDaniel
Ron Scott
Bruce and Michell Ricker

 

 

More Surprises by the 101 Donations Club!

 

 

 A surprise "May Day Basket"was given to Mr. John Larsen and Mr. Kurt Wallace for TI-84 Smartview Emulator Software. This computer software allows Mr. Larsen and Mr. Wallace to demonstrate to students how to use their graphing calculator to solve problems.

 

 

David Greene, Kurt Wallace and Jill Weehler with the presentation check!

 

 

David Greene, John Larsen and Jill Weehler with the $150 check!

 

 

 

Here is a picture of the Kindergarten students in

Mrs. Bethany Knox's class exploring the new dramatic play center that Bethany purchased with her 101 Donation money.

Thank you to all donors for helping make a difference

in the lives of these children!

 

 

Congratulations Mrs. Dara Greenland, Mrs. Shaun Kniep

and Mrs. Bethany Knox!

On Monday evening, April 4, 2016, the 101 Donations Club met to listen to the first 3 candidates chosen for gifts from the Mount Ayr Raider Education Foundation. The 3 women presented and the 101 Donation Members chose Dara's Early Literacy Library project for the $1000 award. Shaun's wish was for money to put towards a new lectern/podium to be used at events throughout the District and she was awarded $500 to help with this project. Bethany presented a need for money to help pay for supplies needed in the Kindergarten program’s Dramatic Play centers. She was also awarded $500. It was a fun evening and the group is looking towards our next award event in October. There are currently 71 members

in the 101 Donations Club.


Last night we also surprised Darla Sobotka with kicking off a "spring cleaning" campaign. She requested board games for indoor recess and we have responded with asking people to donate new or slightly used board games to meet this need. If you would like to donate to this project, please contact the Foundation at foundation@mtayrschools.org.


Membership continues to be open to alumni and friends who want to become members of the 101 Donations Club

It's not too late to join the 101 Donations Club!
We will be hosting our first ever 101 Donations Club Night on Monday, April 4. Plan to attend, even if you are not a member yet. We will always welcome new faces to our group!
The evening will being at 5:30 with a Social time where we can visit and enjoy snacks and drinks. It will be held at the Elementary Library. Enter through the South Main doors of the building and we will guide you in if you are not familiar with the set-up. We have chosen 3 wonderful candidates that you will select from to receive monetary gifts for their programs. There will be a $1,000 winner and 2 $500 winners. It will be a fun evening for all!

Mount Ayr Community School Foundation Receives Additional $3000 Match!

In an effort to help the Mount Ayr Community School Foundation Endowment raise their $1 for $1 $8000 match grant from South Central Iowa Community Foundation by the May 1, 2016, Dan and Joe Cunning are offering an additional $1 for $1 match for the next $3000 donated to the Mount Ayr Community School Foundation. Two thousand dollars have already been raised. If $3000 is donated by alumni, individuals, businesses and organizations before May 1, 2016, it will be matched by the Cunnings, reaching the $8000 goal and resulting in an additional $1 for $1 match by South Central Iowa Community Foundation.

The Mount Ayr Community School Foundation exists to help ensure the highest quality education for all students for generations to come. If you would like to help Mount Ayr Community Schools for perpetuity and have your donation matched twice; send your tax deductible donation to South Central Iowa Community Foundation (SCICF), 108 North Grand, Chariton, Iowa, 50049. Make your check payable to SCICF/Mount Ayr School Foundation.

Those serving on the Mount Ayr Raider Education Foundation Board who oversees and helps to grow the Mount Ayr Community School Foundation Endowment, helping to ensure a high quality education, include David Green, Jodie Geist, Molly Murphy, Jill Weehler, Barbie Belzer, Joan Jackson, David McNeil, Brad Elliott, Martha Landphair, Tracy Giles, Brandi Shay and Ronnie Landphair. For more information contact a committee member, call SCICF at 641-217-9105, visit www. http://www.mtayrschools.org/macs-foundation www.scicf.org. or follow the Foundations activities on Facebook: Mount Ayr Community School Foundation.
 

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Mt. Ayr Raider Education Foundation Annual Supper

The 2nd Annual Mt. Ayr Raider Education Foundation fund raising supper was held on Friday, February 5, 2016. There was a great turnout and new monies were raised for our group.

The evening included a delicious meal served by Alumni. The meal included spaghetti, green beans, hot rolls and dessert bars. At halftime Jill Weehler and David Greene spoke about our new 101 Donations Club and kicked off this fund raising venture. Jody Greene’s Fourth Grade class then won a beanbag game. This was funded by the organization through a grant process Mrs. Greene had applied for.

A unique part of the evening included alumni visiting the information table and wearing designated buttons for their graduating school. It was neat seeing how many of our schools were represented.

 

 

Mrs. Greene's Fourth Graders with their new beanbags-love those smiles!

 

Come Join the 101 Donations Club!!!

The Mount Ayr Raider Education Foundation is excited to announce the 101 Donation Club! The purpose of the club is to raise at least $10,000 each year to fund educational opportunities at the school.

Members of this new club will each contribute $50 two times a year, for a total annual donation of $100. They will then have the opportunity to join our bi-annual events to learn more about current projects and vote for the opportunity they would like to see funded.

Scholarships, field trips and educational tools for classrooms are examples of some of the needs that could be realized by generous donations from the Club. We need a minimum of 100 members to kick start this innovative initiative. We invite you to be an inaugural member of the club! Our first charter meeting will be held in early April of this year. Contact Jill Taylor Weehler at weehler@mtayrschools.org for more information.

 

 

CLUB SIGN-UP

The MACS Foundation has received a $8,000 matching grant from the South Central Iowa Community Foundation to assist in our fundraising efforts. To date, we have raised $1600 towards our match. The deadline for matching $8,000 is May 1, 2016.
If you would like to make a monetary donation to the Mt Ayr Community School Foundation please send your check to Mount Ayr Community School, 1001 E. Columbus St. Mt. Ayr, IA 50854 c/o Jodie Geist or South Central Iowa Community Foundation, 108 North Grand, Chariton, IA 50049. On the memo line, please write MACS Foundation. Thank you in advance for helping the Foundation in their fundraising efforts for the students of Mount Ayr Community School.

 

 

Follow the Mount Ayr Community Foundation activities on Facebook at
Mount Ayr Community School Foundation.

 

 

 Thank you to Derek Lambert for the video.