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Each year The Success Fund recognizes educators that go "above and beyond". Click the link below for the complete list.
Marsha Franke
A heartfelt tribute to the Success Fund founder, Marsha Franke. She was an inspiration to us all.
More About The Success Fund
The Success Fund Committee began in November 2007 when a diverse group of community members came together for the purpose of raising monies to help ensure the success of Marshall Public School students – now and for decades to come. Success Fund monies are held at the Marshall Community Foundation in an affiliate fund for Marshall Public Schools. An endowment fund has also been created.
In a very short period of time, the Success Fund Committee has:
- Created a volunteer committee and governance structure for decades to come
- Surveyed the Marshall Public Schools parents, teachers, administrators and community to suggest programs, activities or equipment that would enhance learning
- Began discussions with Marshall Public Schools for the creation of a community-involved academic strategic plan and planning process
- Partnered with the Betterment Committee to fund a section of all-day kindergarten
- Established an annual spring “Honor an Educator” program
- Held two successful "Swing for Success” fall golf outings
- Embarked on annual "Back to School" fundraising activities
- Established a mechanism to begin on-going communications with our alumni and community
- Raised much needed funds to purchase history textbooks for Marshall Public Schools
- Established an Alumni Spotlight program featuring many talented and successful graduates from the Marshall Public School system
Standing L-R: Matt Samra, Steve Swaton, Laura Arnold, Julie Burke Smith, Susan Love, Stacy Giesen, Kim Chapple-Mooney, Deanna Adler, Annette Campau, Mary Brown, Paul Beardslee, Sue Boley. Seated L-R: Helen DeFinta, Kathleen Lambrix, Marsha Franke, John Thompson, Patty Franke Belew, Randy Copas. Absent: Laura Brownell, Andy Dale, Allison Ebner, Saundra Hainline, Sharon Hinshaw, Dan Luciani.
Success Fund Committee
Chairperson Susan Love
(269) 789-9001
Vice-Chairperson Kathleen Lambrix
(269) 781-3349
Treasurer Julie Burke Smith
(269) 789-2926
Secretary Mary Brown
(269) 781-4890
The Success Fund Committee is comprised of a diverse group of volunteers who represent the community of Marshall, Marshall Public Schools teachers, and Marshall Public Schools alumni. Committee members may serve two consecutive three-year terms, with the option of additional terms after a break in service. For committee bios, click here.
The Success Fund Committee also includes non-voting members who serve in an advisory capacity as well as liaisons to their organizations:
- The Marshall Public Schools Superintendent
- Up to two members of the Marshall Public Schools Board of Education
- Up to three members of the Marshall Community Foundation Board of Directors
2010 Members: Deanna Adler, Laura Arnold, Paul Beardslee, Patty Franke Belew, Sue Boley, Laura Brownell, Randy Copas, Andy Dale, Helen DeFinta, Allison Ebner, Marsha Franke, Stacy Giesen, Saundra Hainline, Sharon Hinshaw, Dan Luciani, Kim Chappel-Mooney, Matt Samra, Steve Swaton, John Thompson
Marshall Community Foundation Advisors: Lynne Haley, Jim Pardoe, Kathy Tarr
Marshall Public Schools Ex-Officio Members: Dr. Randy Davis, Annette Campau
Success Fund Sub-Committees
Under the leadership of a Success Fund Committee Member, sub-committees are available for additional volunteers to help raise funds for the Success Fund or to communicate effectively with the Marshall community and the Marshall Public Schools alumni.
- Fund Raising
- Honor an Educator
- Swing for Success Golf Outing
- Annual Appeal Campaign
- Alumni
- Spotlight Program
- Outreach and Giving
- Communications
- Public Relations
- Website and Facebook
If anyone would like to become involved with the Success Fund Committee, please contact one of the Executive Board Members or use the “Contact “ link on this website.