STRIVE

STRIVEPartnership-Connection

Knowledge of success is one of the most important things that you can give to a student.

Mentoring is not for everyone, but for those who are willing to change, work smart and learn, the rewards are infinite.

We create one-on-one mentoring relationships and enrichment activities between adult volunteers and Michigan City public high school students to promote their academic, career and personal development.

STRIVE ?

A Mentoring Partnership Program between Michigan City Rotary Club and Michigan City High Schools. The scope of a STRIVE Partnership Connection is determined by each participant and what we are willing to share.

The sky is the limit!

A STRIVE Partnership Connection evolves one step at a time. Take a first step. As a Rotarian, give two hours of your time each month. As a Student, accept a friendship with someone who can make a difference in your future.

Focus:

Working one-on-one with students in high school, we:

Instill in our students an expectation of graduation and commitment to continuing their education, and
Encourage them to be responsible and productive citizens.
We contribute to a thriving community by setting higher standards, developing innovative programs, and believing in ourselves and our students.

Student Commitment:

Attend school and class regularly
Maintain at least a "C" average - measured at the end of the first semester and each following quarter
Successfully pass all courses
Attendance at all STRIVE functions - with legitimate exceptions for verified illness and extra-curricular activity conflict.

Rotary Partner Commitment:

Building trust and excellence with student and caring about student
Attend Initial STRIVE Lunch with student at Rotary
Attend Year-End Celebration with student at Rotary
Attend STRIVE Breakfasts with student
Attend STRIVE Dinner Programs with student
Attend STRIVE special events.

Michigan City Rotary Commitment:

Provide financial bonuses for academic improvement - measured and awarded each semester.
Provide scholarships for college/trade school on selective basis

For more information contact:
Suzy Vance
Suzy Vance, LLC
8 Beach Avenue
PO Box 946
Beverly Shores IN 46301
Telephone: 219/872-0255
e-mail: suzyvance@mac.com

We meet Thursdays at Noon at:
Lubeznik Center for the Arts
101 Avenue of the Arts (101 W. 2nd Street)
Michigan City, IN 46360
http://lubeznikcenter.org

Location: Michigan City, LaPorte County, Indiana Rotary: Rotary International, District 6540

Copyright 2001 - 2007 The Rotary Club of Michigan City
The Rotary Club of Michigan City, P.O. Box 9372, Michigan City, IN 46360