Summary: One college scholarship funded for a graduating Peoria Unified School District Student
The Peoria North Rotary Club launched the George and Willi Wheeler Scholarship (named after a founding member of our club and Past District Governor) in 2022 and awarded its first two scholarships in 2023. Two graduating students from the Peoria Unified School District each received $2,000 to use toward higher education (college, vocational, trade school). The recipients were chosen based on several criteria: Financial need, academic achievement and history of community service. Club fundraisers funded the scholarships, and Peoria North has announced plans to award three scholarships in 2024-25. We are seeking a $1,000 grant (to match $1,000 put forward by the club) to fund a fourth scholarship in 2024-25. Our recipients will be chosen on the same criteria, with the winners announced at an annual community education event hosted by the school district.
Approved
This project is "Approved". This means that the district leadership has reviewed and approved the allocation of district funds for this project. Once the funds from the district have been issued, the status of the project will be changed to "Paid".
Project listed for the 2024-25 Rotary Year.
Proposed Financing
Existing Contributions Towards This Project
Date
Cash
DDF
Total
Peoria North (5495)
30-May-24
$1,000
$1,000
$2,000
Total
$1,000
$1,000
$2,000
Project Supporting Documents
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History Log Entries
30-May-24
by Tom McLarty
Friendly Reminder: Thank you for applying for a District Grant for the D5495 2024-2045 Rotary year. In order to be considered for approval your club need to assure the MOU is uploaded to the documents tab in the District Grants Website. The MOU must be signed by two people, the current and incoming presidents. This needs to occur before the deadline of May 31, 2024. Also, please note which grant is your first choice.
In addition, make sure the signature process is completed.
30-May-24
by Conrad Heede
System Entry: Creation of project page.
31-May-24
by Tom McLarty
System Entry: Project sent for club signatures.
31-May-24
by Conrad Heede
System Entry: Project signed by Bret McKeand.
31-May-24
by Conrad Heede
System Entry: Project signed by Thomas Mclarty.
31-May-24
by Conrad Heede
System Entry: Project signed by Steve Matthews.
16-Jun-24
by Tom McLarty
Congratulations! This project has been approved for full funding. We need to do some administrative things, so we don’t know exactly when the money will hit your account, but our best guess is a month or so. We’ll send you an update when we have one. Please also remember that you may not spend money prior to TRF approval and reimburse yourself from grant funds. If there have been changes in your bank account (information for electronic transfer), please get that to Lucinda General (District Treasurer) as soon as possible. treasurer@rotary5495.org. Your report is due April 30, 2024, and receipts are required to complete the report (not invoices, cancelled checks, UPS shipping labels, or any other documents). Thank you for making the world a better place.
14-Jul-24
by Tom McLarty
The district grant process is progressing but is delayed somewhat due to the second round of grant submissions. We will notify you as soon as the grant funds are available. Reminder: No money should be spent until the funds are sent to the clubs. No receipts for spending prior to that can be accepted.
31-Aug-24
by Tom McLarty
After some delay from RI our block grant was approved on Friday August 30, 2024. The funds should be transferred sometime next week. We will be changing the status on your grant to “Approved” as of that date. As has been stated several times RI will not recognize receipts dated prior to August 30, 2024. Also, PO’s and cancelled checks are not acceptable forms of documentation. Please be sure all banking information is up to date.
2-Sep-24
by Tom McLarty
System Entry: Project approved by the District Approval Committee.
