Becky Waldron Memorial Scholarship Application for 2018-19

Below is the Scholarship Application and Project Sheet for 2018-2019.  Any student at Rainier Hight School interested in this scholarship can get more information by contacting the RHS Councilor Kristin Robinson.  She can answer any questions about the scholarship, qualifications and what a student needs to do to apply during their senior year of high school.

For those of you who didn't know Becky, she was a devoted member of the Rainier Lions Club and worked as their Treasurer for many, many years. She was an active fundraiser. She is still missed by        the Rainier Lions. In her day job, she worked for the State of Washington at the Attorney Generals            Office. Thank you, Becky, for your many years of service!

Becky Waldron Memorial Scholarship for 2015 - 2016

The new form is ready for the 2015 - 2016 seniors of Rainier High School to fill out for the Becky Waldron Memorial Scholarship.

You can print them up from here, or contact Kristin Robinson at Rainier High School to get a copy of the form.  

Youth Mental Health First Aid Classes 2014

This is the first time mental health first aid training has been done in Rainier.

The Rainier Lions Club is sponsoring the "Youth Mental Health First Aid" classes in Rainier. This is being done through Rainier Community Cares and the Rainier High School.  

There is no charge for this course, which will be taught over 4 different sessions. January 8 & 22; February 5 & 19 from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM  at the Rainier High School Library Room.

To REGISTER:  https://www.escweb.net/wa_esd113/default.aspx

Session ID #:        52671

Rainier High School's Senior Awards Night

Hi Lions!  

We're all invited to the Rainier High School's Senior Awards night!

Youth Forum Held In Rainier

By:  Linda J. Johnson

The South County Spring Youth Forum was held in the Rainier High School Commons last Wednesday.  Rainier Community Cares, Rainier Organization of caring Students, and the YWCA Girls for a Change put on this event.  This was the second forum held during this school year.  

State Senator Randi Becker, County Commissioner Sandra Romero, State Representative Graham Hunt from Orting and State Representative J.T. Wilcox from Yelm were on the panel who answered the RHS students questions.

The first student, a football player, asked about the size of their school lunches.  He gave an example of receiving only 4 chicken nuggets per lunch.  Some athletic students need to buy 2 or 3 lunches to get enough to eat. 

One panel member asked him about bringing his own lunch.  The student said didn’t want to do that, “Many of the students are on the free or reduced lunch program and that would make them stand out.” 

One of the panel members asked, “What if this is the only meal a student receives during the day?  That’s not enough food.” 

The audience was quiet until Tim Garchow spoke.  Tim said that the lunches are portion controlled.  The federal guidelines are so strict that even the noodles have to be weighed in order to comply.  The school district needs the federal reimbursement for the lunch program.  The panel members agreed to look into getting the portions increased.

The panel openly talked about how good bills go bad, not because senators and representatives don’t want to do the right thing.  It’s hard to draw a consensus, because everyone has different ideas of how to do the right thing.  Bills go from one committee to another; the House of Representative to the Senate.  It’s a long, arduous process.

Randi Becker talked about the “unintended consequences” of bills and laws.  She mentioned her phlebotomy bill.  “It was a good bill.”  Then it went to committee.  “They flubbed it, and flubbed it and they flubbed it again, until it got phlebotomized!” 

We were told where to find out how our senators and representatives vote, as well as to find information about our state government and services.  http://access.wa.gov

The students from Rainier ROCS and YMCA Girls for a Change,  made a presentation of their work to the panel  on “ Lets Draw the Line between Youth and Alcohol” a campaign to increase awareness of the harmful effects of alcohol on teens and what they are doing to make the community aware of the issues involved.

The forum lasted almost two hours with high school students asking questions.  The panel discussed everything from politics, to committees, consensus to mental health issues and academic achievement.  In the end, the panel explained how important it is for citizens to get involved in politics and community service, at the local level. 

A special thank you was given to Mayor Randy Schleis and the RHS staff and students for their help in making the forum successful.   

After the forum ended all of the representatives commented on how impressed they were with the turnout and student enthusiasm.  J.T. Wilcox was particularly impressed with the tough questions the students asked.  Graham Hunt, Sandra Romero & Randi Becker agreed and said they really enjoyed coming to Rainier.

South County Spring Youth Forum

On behalf of Rainier Community Cares, Mayor Randy Schleis, and the staff and students from Rainier School District #307, I want to extend a sincere “Thank You” to everyone who participated in our South County Youth Forum on  Wednesday, May 21, 2014.  

It’ was an honor to emcee the event.  This type of event strengthens all involved, as it helps us to understand the responsibilities that we all have to our communities and country. 

Our county officials showed enthusiasm when answering the questions presented by our high school students.  Their input gave our students a great insight into the complexity of the positions that they hold.  The Youth Forum experience will help to make everyone who attended better citizens.

We all appreciate everyone fitting our Youth Forum into their busy schedules.  We look forward to more of this type of interaction in the years to come.  

Thank you all for a very positive and informative event.  We had a great turnout!

Rainier Auction for Education on Saturday, March 23rd

Rainier Lions Club 2012 -2013 RHS Scholarship Application

Rainier Lions Club 2012-2013 Rainier High School Scholarship Application

Complete this Application form and the Rainier Lion’s Volunteer Project Form, and submit them to Bonnie Zimmerman, Rainier High School Registrar, by November 2, 2012.  Include with this Application the Background Information listed below.  All submitted material must be typewritten.  You will receive a letter by November 15^th, if you have completed all the requirements.  If you have questions, please contact Lion Gene Cinkovich, Teacher, Rainier High School (gcinkovich@hotmail.com).  A maximum of 10 applications will be accepted.  Selected students will then be considered for a scholarship, which will be awarded May 2013.  The amount of scholarship will be $1,000.  The Scholarship will be awarded through the Rainier Education Foundation, which may qualify for matching funds at institutions of higher education.  This Scholarship is awarded one time only.

Name                                                                                                                                                      Age                                     

Mailing Address                                                                                City                                       State                     Zip Code             

Phone (home or cell)                                                                                      Email                                                                   

School                                                                                                   Accumulative GPA                                                          

Parents or Legal Guardian Names                                                                                                                                            

Father’s occupation                                                   Mother’s occupation                                                                          

(please include a recent photograph of yourself)

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

11.  Education Goal/Future Plans: (college or trade school, job opportunities, etc.).  Please explain what this scholarship would mean to you.  Explain long-term and short-term goals, reasons for choosing a particular field of study, and plans for the future.  Attach your statement to this application (500 words or less).

22.  School Achievements/Leadership Activities:  List and explain role (officer, honors, awards, sports, music, favorite subjects, trips, etc.) Attach this list and explanation to this application.

33.  Community Service/Involvement:  List and explain your role in community activities.   To qualify for this scholarship, you are required to volunteer for 1 fundraising and 3 community service projects sponsored by the Rainier Lions Club, per the instructions in the Rainier Lion’s Volunteer Projects Form that must be returned with your completed Application. Students in lower classes may volunteer, keep a record, and use their completed projects when applying for this Scholarship their Senior year.  Attach this list and explanation to this application.

44. Personal Recommendation:  Ask a teacher, pastor, scout leader, or community service advisor who is familiar with you to write a letter of recommendation for you.  Attach this letter to this application.

      SENIORS:  If you are eligible for this scholarship, you will be invited to a meeting/dinner, introduced, and asked to give a short presentation about yourself.  You are encouraged to bring your parents, guardian, or other family member(s) with you.  Dinner will be provided for you and two guests.  The presentation will be the 1st Monday December 2012-April 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Rainier Chapel, Rainier, Washington.  (Attach the necessary documents listed above to this form).

Rainier Lions Club Volunteer Projects form 2012 - 2013

Rainier High School Students:  The Rainier Lion’s Club is offering an opportunity for Seniors to compete for a scholarship, awarded in May 2013, which will be $1,000.00.  This will introduce you to the Rainier Lion’s Club and how they make a difference in the Rainier Community through volunteerism.   

One completed fundraising project (the student must complete all phases of the project, as listed below) AND one community service project, which are designated below, are required to be eligible for the Scholarship (the student must demonstrate an ongoing interest in community service).  Below please mark the projects you are willing to volunteer for and return to Bonnie Zimmerman, Registrar, Rainier High School by November 2, 2012 with the Scholarship Application (Seniors only).  (If for some reason you are unable to assist with these projects or do not do the work, you will not receive the credit—the Lions reserve the right to determine this.)   The Rainier Lions will contact you about the date and requirements for the projects.   Seniors competing for the Scholarship, must complete the required projects by April 30, 2012.

Note:  Freshmen through Juniors may volunteer by completing this form and submitting to Bonnie Zimmerman, Registrar, and apply these projects to the Lion’s scholarship service requirement when you apply your Senior year, please DO NOT submit the Scholarship Application or any other application requirements until your Senior year. 

Student Name                                                                                                                  Grade                   Phone # and email		Check   Here	Type of Project
August	Rainier Blue Grass Festival – work at Lion’s concession stand Friday and/or Saturday (other projects are available starting Thursday before festival)**		Fundraising
During school year	Health Screening Unit (check Rainier Primary School student’s hearing and eyes)*		Community Service
September-October	Apple Sales (deadline sales October 15--get orders, turn in, be responsible for payment, sort and box apples at the Thurston County Fairgrounds October 20 and/or 27, and responsible pick up by customer or student late October)		Fundraising
Application in October 26	South Sound Lion’s Essay Contest (Teachers Ed Kenney and Jenny Halverson have rules and application, 16-22 year olds eligible to enter) must participate, do not have to be a winner of the contest		Comm. Serv.
Early Fall	Dictionary Projects (pass out dictionaries to 3rd graders) (Rainier Primary and/or Eagleview Christian School)*		Comm. Serv.
October 31	Halloween for Kids		Comm. Serv.
November	Pancake Breakfast @ Rainier Chapel for Community**		Fundraising
November-December	Christmas Tree Sales (cut and deliver trees to store location in Rainier, each time new supply of trees is needed)		Fundraising
December	Christmas Caroling to Rainier Community		Comm. Serv.
January	Grapefruit Sales (get orders, turn in, track payment, and be responsible for the February pick up of the fruit by customers or student)		Fundraising
April	Peaches, Pears, Nectarines Sales (get orders, turn in, track payment, and responsible for pick up of fruit by customers or student, delivery late August)		Fundraising
May	White Cane Days-(give out white canes/collect donations at business Rainier		Fundraising
As scheduled	Road Clean Up (litter pickup on main street of Rainier)*		Comm. Serv.
Anytime	Eye Glass project at school, collect used glasses and give to Lions*		Comm. Serv.
Anytime	Senior Citizen in the community, let Lions know and a need will be met*		Comm. Serv.

*Month subject to change       **State of WA Food and Beverage Service Worker’s Permit required

J You will be contacted, by phone, to confirm that you will be volunteering the week before your project begins and meet with Rainier Lions to receive direction, in person or by phone, before projects begin.   If you need another volunteer opportunity, contact Let Lion Gene Cinkovich, Teacher, Rainier High School, to find out if the Rainier Lions have a current project for you. 

SENIORS:  See Rainier Lion’s Scholarship Application for directions.