Endowment and “Special Project” Funds Supporting our Communities in Roscommon County
Special Project Funds are non-endowed and indicated with an (*)

Education and Scholarships:

Karen and Frank Arleth Memorial Scholarship
Income is used for scholarships for Roscommon High School graduates.

Grace Bernardo, M.D. Memorial Health Careers Scholarship
Income is used to provide scholarships to Roscommon County area students entering or enrolled in health career education/training programs.

The Jack Danieleski Scholarship
Income is used to provide scholarships for graduating students of Houghton Lake and Roscommon High Schools, and/or to high school graduates that are primarily those related to members of the Knights of Columbus Council #6548.

Kelly Dunmire Memorial Scholarship
Income is used to provide a freshman scholarship to a female Roscommon High School graduating senior who participates in sports, has a financial need and intends to major in the dental or medical field.

Fidelity Chapter #50 Order of the Eastern Star Scholarship
Income is used to provide a scholarship for a Roscommon High School graduate with affiliation to the Masonic Temple.

Ruth & Ralph Fisher Memorial Scholarship
Income is used to provide a freshman year scholarship for a graduating student from either Roscommon or Houghton Lake High school. The student recipient must have demonstrated a financial need, a C+ (2.25) or better GPA, and a history of Community Service.

Evelyn Fraser Scholarship
Income is used for scholarships for Roscommon High School graduates.

Gerrish-Higgins Roscommon Alumni Association Scholarship
Income is used for scholarships for Roscommon High School graduates.

Gerrish-Higgins Educational Fund
Income is used for educational needs, including scholarships, for the Roscommon Area Public School District, its students and its faculty.

The Rex and Arlene Gillen Scholarship
Income is used to award 2 – 4 year renewable scholarships for Houghton Lake Community School graduates, residing in Denton and Roscommon Townships. The student recipient must have demonstrated a financial need and a C+ (2.25) or better GPA.

Robert A. Hess Memorial Scholarship
Income used to award an annual scholarship for graduating students of Roscommon High School interested in pursuing a degree in law and/or the legal field.

Houghton Lake Community School District Support Fund
Income is used for the charitable purposes of supporting projects, programs and educational materials for the Houghton Lake Community Schools and/or any other needs that may arise within the school district.

Houghton Lake Educational Foundation Fund
Income is used for educational needs, including scholarships, for the Houghton Lake Community Schools, its students and its faculty.

Mike M. & Patricia M. Ignat Scholarship
Income is used to award an annual scholarship for graduating students of Houghton Lake High School, interested in pursuing a degree in Hospitality or Dietetics.

Mr. J’s Buckeye Nuts College Scholarship
This fund will be used to support second (Sophomore) third (Junior) and fourth (Senior) year educational costs for Roscommon Area Public School Graduates, with special consideration given to students attending Ohio State University, Bowling Green State University (Ohio), Central Michigan University, University of Cincinnati (Ohio), Michigan State University and the University of Michigan.

Kirtland Community College Educational Fund
Income is used for the educational needs of Kirtland Community College, the public schools of the four counties principally served by the College, or their students and faculty.

Robert J. Kunik Memorial Scholarship Fund The fund will be used as a freshman year scholarship, for a graduating student from Houghton Lake High School who has shown an interest in, and has a clear record of pursuing the arts throughout high school, including but not limited to: English, Communication, Literature, Music, Writing/Creative Writing, and Theatre/Drama, with the intended pursuit of the aforementioned in higher education. A consistent record of at least one extra-curricular activity and community is a plus.  The student recipient must demonstrate a financial need and have a C+  (2.25) or better high school GPA.

Jim Mahoney Memorial Music Program Support Fund
Income is used for the charitable purpose of supporting the Music programs at the Roscommon Middle School and High School, which may include, but not be limited to, the Band, Choir, Jazz Band and Steel Drum Band.

Beverly Nester Memorial Scholarship
Income is used to award a freshman year scholarship at an accredited trade school, junior college or four year college for graduating students of Roscommon High School with an interest in the automotive industry.  The student recipient must have demonstrated a financial need and a minimum C+ (2.25) high school GPA.

Ralph Ostling Memorial Scholarship
Income is used to award an annual scholarship for graduating students of Roscommon High School. Student must have a minimum C+ (2.25) high school GPA at time of application to qualify.

Roscommon Soccer Teams Scholarship
Income is used to provide freshman year only financial scholarships for players on the Roscommon High School Soccer Teams. To be eligible, the graduate must have been a member of the squad or manager for three (3) years. The scholarship will provide assistance with tuition, books and lab fees for a freshman to attend an accredited trade school, junior college or four year college or university within two years following graduation from Roscommon High School.

Ford and Marguerite Silsby Scholarship
Income is used for scholarships for Roscommon High School graduates.

Steuernol and McLaren Funeral Homes Scholarship
Income is used for scholarships for Roscommon High School graduates from the St. Helen area.

Michael R. Treml Memorial Athletic Scholarship
Income is used for an annual college freshman scholarship, presented to a graduating student from the Roscommon High School. The qualifying student must have participated in at least two high school athletic sports programs and have maintained a C+ (2.25) or better GPA.

Sarah Eulaine Tucker (Class of 1977) Fund
Income is used for projects, programs and activities of the Roscommon High School students and/or faculty in the departments or areas of English, Music, Social Studies or Foreign Languages.

William C. William (Class of 1950) Memorial Scholarship
Income is used for scholarships for Roscommon High School graduates who will attend the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.


Environmental:

Endowment for Higgins Lake
Income is used for projects, causes or activities serving to protect, improve, or increase appreciation of the natural environment and clean water of Higgins Lake.

Marguerite Gahagan Nature Preserve General Fund
ncome is used to support and maintain the nature preserve and to encourage awareness of the need and value of conserving natural habitats and wildlife.

The John Morley Family, Higgins Lake Endowment Fund
Income is used for projects, activities, or programs serving to protect, improve, or increase appreciation of the natural environment and clean water of Higgins Lake.

Roscommon County Lakes and Rivers Fund
Income is used for projects, causes or activities serving to protect, improve or increase appreciation of the natural environment and clean water of Roscommon County’s lakes and rivers.

Robert R. Thalner Fund
Income is used for projects, activities or programs serving to protect, improve or increase appreciation of the natural environment and clean water of Higgins Lake.

General:

Cornerstone Fund
Income is unrestricted and applied to the greatest need.

Morley Foundation Fund
Income is unrestricted and applied to enhance the quality of life in Roscommon County.

Roscommon County General Fund
Income is unrestricted and applied to the greatest need.  An extremely flexible and important tool for the RCCF.

St. Helen General Fund
Income is unrestricted and applied to the greatest needs in the St. Helen area.

The Wade Family General Fund
Income is unrestricted and applied to the greatest need.

Health:

Roscommon County Tobacco Settlement Fund
Income is used for health-related programs or activities for senior citizens and youth in Roscommon County.

Housing:

Habitat for Humanity General Fund
Income is unrestricted and applied to the greatest need within the organization.

Recreation:

Roscommon County Recreation Fund
Income is used for projects, causes, activities or persons serving to protect, improve or enhance recreational opportunities in Roscommon County.

(*) Higgins Lake – Roscommon Non-Motorized Trail Way System – Special Project Fund
Fund is used for the following specific purpose(s): To support funding needed to develop the Higgins Lake / Roscommon Non-Motorized Trail Way System. This would include, but would not be limited to, contractor fees, supplies, materials, licenses and/or permits.

Youth:

(*) Artesia Youth Park – Special Project Fund
Fund is used to supplement the operating and administrative expenses of the Artesia Youth Park.

“Big Buck Open” Athletic Scholarship
Income is used to assist Gerrish-Higgins Roscommon high school students to attend summer athletic camps. The Fund will be used to provide a maximum $100.00 Scholarship, with the total number of scholarships determined by funds available.

(*) “Weekend Blessings” Special Project Fund
Fund is used to provide nutritional supplement to children and families in need in the Houghton Lake Community School District.

(*) The Ryan McDonald Memorial Fund
Fund is used to support development costs of the Houghton Lake Little League – Graham / McDonald Sports Complex.

Kimberly Mires Athletic and Music Scholarship
Income is used to assist Roscommon Middle School (grades 5-8) female students to attend out-of-county personal advancement camps for athletics or music.

Roscommon County Kellogg Youth Fund
Income is used for youth activities, programs, and projects in Roscommon County. All grants are determined solely by the members of the Roscommon County Youth Advisory Council (YAC).

(*) The Richard Torongo Memorial Athletic Scholarship
Fund is used for 5th – 8th grade Roscommon Middle School students to attend athletic summer camps.

Larry Sumerix Memorial- Summer Music Scholarship
The fund will be used for the Roscommon Middle and High School students to attend Summer Music Camps and enrichment programs, based on student/ family need.

Other:

The Marilyn Brown Memorial Fund
Income is used for charitable purposes of greatest need, as determined by the fund Advisory Committee.

The Rubye Cunningham Memorial Fund Supporting the Roscommon County Animal Shelter
Income is used to supplement medical expenses and veterinary costs for animals housed at the Roscommon County Animal Shelter.

Houghton Lake Public Library Excellence Fund
Income is used to enhance library programming and services that may not be covered in the operating budget.

Houghton Lake Rotary Club General Fund
Income is unrestricted and applied to the greatest needs in the Houghton Lake / Prudenville area, as recommended by the Houghton Lake Rotary Club.

Viola J. Moore Animal Fund
Income is used to supplement the medical expenses and veterinary costs, not including spaying or neutering, for the Roscommon County Animal Shelter, the Missaukee County Animal Shelter and the Association to Rescue Kritters (ARK).

(*) Career Opportunity – Workforce Development Center Support – Special Project Fund
Fund is used for the following specific purpose(s): To support the cost involved with the development and launch of the Career Opportunity – Workforce Development Center. (Roscommon Regional Career Center – R2C2)

(*) Roscommon Area District Library Building Fund

The fund will be used for the following specific purpose(s): The fund will provide financial support to the Roscommon Area District Library, specific to the Building Campaign and the development of the new library site.

(*) Roscommon Area District Library Community Outreach Fund  The Fund will be used for the following specific purpose(s): To provide support to the Roscommon Area District Library (RADL), its fundraising, marketing and communtiy outreach programs and projects, as directed by the RADL Board of Directors.

Roscommon Rotary Club General Fund
Income is unrestricted and applied to the greatest needs in the Higgins Lake / Roscommon area, as recommended by the Roscommon Rotary Club.

Zonta Club – Women’s & Children’s Fund for Health, Domestic Security and Education
Income is used for supporting projects & programs for women with children, with emphasis on projects that promote health, domestic security or education among that population.