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MIS Cares to Select 10 High School Seniors to Receive Scholarships
Photo: Last year's five scholarship winners (courtesy MIS) BROOKLYN, Mich. (Dec. 1, 2015) — College can be an expensive financial investment. So MIS Cares is hoping to make it a little easier for 10 Jackson and Lenawee County students taking the next step in furthering education. As part of an ongoing initiative to promote learning among students at all educational levels, MIS Cares will award $1,000 scholarships to 10 deserving high school seniors in 2016. Five students will be chosen from Lenawee County and five students will be selected from Jackson County. In 2015, the speedway awarded scholarships to five students who have enjoyed achievement in their first semester of college after a successful high school career. The scholarship is open to any graduating senior in Jackson or Lenawee County who is entering a STEAM-related (science, technology, engineering, art, mathematics) field at a college or university in Michigan. All eligible students can download the official application at www.mispeedway.com/scholarship. Completed applications need to be mailed to MIS Cares, attention Scholarship Committee. The deadline is February 26, 2016. Students can also complete the application online at the following sites: Lenawee Community Education Foundation - https://lenaweecef.awardspring.com/ Jackson County College & Career Access Center…
MIS Cares awards $87,525 in cash grants to local charities
Speedway donates nearly $916,567 in cash and contributions in 2015 BROOKLYN, Mich. (November 17, 2015) – The spirit of giving isn’t just a seasonal belief at Michigan International Speedway; it’s the racetrack’s way of doing business, giving back to the community while providing a valuable fund-raising platform for the community year-round. MIS and its sister company Americrown combined donated a total of $916,567 to local service groups and organizations through cash donations, work programs, grants and sponsorships, as well as tickets and merchandise that clubs raffle to raise money. In 2015 alone, Michigan International Speedway and its catering and concession partner Americrown along with MIS Cares donated or paid out more than $682,630.82 to local charities and service groups through cash donations and work programs. But more, MIS Cares, the speedway’s charity arm, awarded a record $87,525 in cash donations to local charities through its grant program during the track’s annual Community Luncheon on Tuesday. Representatives from all the charities attended, picking up “big” checks. Recipients include: Adrian College and MIS developed Track and Explore, a first-of-its kind science center and science-related field trips to benefit area middle school students. MIS Cares donated $10,000 to the program. MIS Cares…
Ventilator Race to Raise Funds for Special Camp
Jackson College respiratory care students will race to raise funds for Camp Michi-MAC in a “5K” Ventilator Race at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5 in front of Justin Whiting Hall. To commemorate National Respiratory Care Week, Oct. 25-31, students will race in teams around the front circle drive of Justin Whiting Hall pushing ventilator machines. There will be prizes best decorated vent. Individuals or groups may sponsor a team per lap (one lap equals one “kilometer”) or for the total race, five laps. Students have established an online Go Fund Me account at https://www.gofundme.com/jc6sqqf4 for those wishing to donate. Apple cider and donuts will be provided during the event. Camp Michi-MAC, a camp for children with asthma, is conducted at the Skyline Camp and Retreat Center, located in Almont, Lapeer County, Mich. Campers can have a “regular” camp experience because the medical team, who are on site 24 hours a day, understands asthma and allergies, triggers and proper treatment. The medical staff includes physicians, nurses, pharmacists and respiratory therapists. grimhelen@jccmi.edu.
First Robotics Teams Seeks New Members
The Jackson Area Career Center’s FIRST Robotics team – the Jacktown Vectors – is looking for students and adults with diverse talents to be part of this year’s robot build and competitions. Organizers will hold an informational meeting for interested students, parents, and mentors on Monday, November 9th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Career Center. “This is open to all high school students who are interested in science, technology, engineering, and math,” said John Riedeman, Career Center instructor and FIRST Robotics team coordinator. Students interested in designing, building and problem-solving with an engineering focus will enjoy this group, but also needed are students interested in business and communications to promote the team, create a web site, create graphics, produce t-shirts and banners, and organize fund raising activities. Adults are needed as mentors to coach students, and business professionals are needed as team sponsors. The robot building is scheduled to start Saturday, January 9, with completion in late February. Work sessions will be held after school at the Career Center, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm., Monday-Friday, with some possible Saturday meetings. The team will use creativity and ingenuity to build a robot that responds to remote commands and carries out tasks…
Michigan Community Credit Union Zombies Invade Community
Michigan Community Credit Union is pleased to announce that they have donated a $500 sponsorship to Zombie Walk Jackson, a 5k event in which all proceeds go to the March of Dimes. The walk was held on October 10, where Michigan Community Credit Union was present and participated in the walk. The March of Dimes supports research aimed at preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. Participating in Zombie Walk Jackson is in conjunction to Michigan Community Credit Union’s Zombie Green Checking Promotion, which includes a dividend rate of 0.25% APR with no minimum balance and monthly opportunities to earn the bonus dividend of 1.75% APY. The Zombies of Michigan Community Credit Union will also make an appearance at BP Gas Station on Page Avenue October 21 at 10:30 a.m. to pump free gas! The first 60 cars will receive $20 in free gas as a way to promote their Zombie Green Checking Promotion. “We take pride in giving back to our community,” said Tina Hamilton, CEO of the Credit Union. “It is rewarding to see our members and staff really having fun with this promotion, and we are very excited to participate in these community events.” For more…
Karen Richard Named “Person of Achievement”
Karen Richard has been selected by Jackson Business and Professional Women as the 2015 Person of Achievement. She received the award and honor at the Business and Professional Women/Michigan at the annual fall state board meeting, held at the Holiday Inn Gateway Center in Flint, MI, on Saturday, October 17, 2015. She is a Jackson BPW member. In 2013, she was honored by the Jackson BPW as the recipient of the NIKE award, an award given to a woman owned business in the area. Karen owns the Jackson Culver's Restaurant and a Culver's in Ann Arbor. She is on the board of the Intermediate School District (ISD) Culinary Department. She has been a member of the Jackson Chamber of Commerce for nine years and is currently on the Board and the Executive Board of the Chamber. She has been a member of the Jackson Chamber MLK Diversity Committee and an active participant in the Middle School Challenge Day project. She has served on the American Red Cross Board of Directors and is an active sponsor of the Jackson Junior Golf Association and the 100 Women Who Care. She is on the Advisory Board for Baker College of Jackson, and partners…
Ribbon Cutting at Jackson Candy and Fudge Factory
The new ‘old fashioned’ Jackson Candy and Fudge Factory, 1522 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson invites you to celebrate their opening with a Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 4:00 pm with the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. Ribbon Cutting guests can sign up to be entered into a drawing for a ó pound box of our Cherry Cheesecake featured fudge! Be sure to enter your name into the drawing between 3:30-4:30 pm. The drawing is at 4:30 pm. Your chances of winning are great and the fudge will just melt in your mouth. The Jackson Candy and Fudge Factory appreciates the immense response from the Jackson community in welcoming this new old fashioned candy store experience to town on September 22, 2015. They are located on the corner of E. Michigan Ave and Elm St. In the first week alone, 2,800 customers visited and savored 70 slabs worth of fudge! Thank you Jackson! With Bosses Day and Sweetest Day right around the corner, you can find a sweet gift that says you appreciate someone in their gift section. By visiting the Facebook page, you can see samples of gifts and read about how much enjoyment people get from visiting the store and eating the outstanding fudge!
Michigan Community Credit Union Presents “Find the Fiesta”
Michigan Community Credit Union has purchased and fully wrap-branded a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The Credit Union is promoting a hashtag, a word or phrase preceded by a hash or pound sign (#) and used to identify messages on a specific topic for social media use, on the vehicle; #FindtheFiesta (Find the Fiesta). This hashtag was created as a fun and different way to interact and engage with the public. When the branded Fiesta is spotted out in the community, the Credit Union is welcoming the public to take a photo and post on Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, or Instagram using the custom hashtag, #FindtheFiesta. Of those that post using this hashtag, one winner will be randomly chosen to win a $50 gift card and will be notified via social media. Winners are not required to be Michigan Community Credit Union member. The first winner will be randomly chosen in December of 2015. “We’re thrilled to bring Find the Fiesta promotion to our members and the public,” said Liz Hoffius, Marketing Manager of Michigan Community Credit Union. “This is a new and exciting way to engage with people in the community and on social media.”