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| Sheryl Presler Clare-Gladwin RESD Superintendent |
I’d like to express my appreciation to the Gladwin Friends
of the Library, as well as to the Knights of Columbus councils in Clare, Gladwin,
and Harrison for their continuous support of local students through generous
annual donations to Clare-Gladwin RESD.
For many years, Gladwin Friends of the Library has allocated
funds earned through their yearly Fish Fry and quilt auctions to support
Imagination Library - a program operated by Clare-Gladwin RESD that provides local
children with a free book in the mail from birth to age five. With
approximately 1,000 children from Clare and Gladwin counties enrolled in the
program annually, the cost for books and mailing can reach more than $30,000
each year. The program relies heavily on contributions from our counties’
citizens and organizations to bring the magic of books to local children and
assist them in being better prepared for kindergarten. We are proud and thankful
to have Gladwin Friends of the Library as one of our partners in this effort.
The Knights of Columbus councils in Clare, Gladwin, and
Harrison have also been instrumental in enhancing the lives of local youth,
specifically those at the Clare-Gladwin Area School. Year after year, following
their Tootsie Roll drives, each council has presented the Area School with a
check. From investing in new playground equipment and
field trips, to helping with participation costs for the Special Olympics, Clare-Gladwin
RESD has used these funds to positively impact students of all ages at the Area
School. We are honored and grateful to benefit from the overwhelming generosity
of the Knights of Columbus each and every year.
Clare-Gladwin RESD is blessed to serve communities with generous
individuals and service organizations. With their contributions, we are able to
improve the lives of the children in our school communities and provide them
with a brighter future. On behalf of the RESD’s Board, staff, students, and
families, we thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Sheryl Presler
Clare-Gladwin RESD Superintendent
