Mesquite Rotary Club president Lindsay Paris presented a $5,000 donation check to the Mesquite ISD Education Foundation at their meeting on January 13th. Foundation executive director Randy Lewallyn accepted the check.
 
The Mesquite ISD Education Foundation provides funds for projects outside the regular school district budget through a grant application process. Funds donated by the greater community enhance innovative programs that benefit students and support teacher initiatives and growth.  Speaking for the group, Lewallyn thanked the club for its support, and noted that the funds would do much to assist many teachers and MISD students. 
 
The foundation will present its major fundraiser, the annual Lone Star Legacy Gala and Concert, at Mesquite Arena on Saturday evening, March 7th.  It will feature an evening with 80’s rock legend Rick Springfield.  For tickets or more information, visitwww.mesquitefoundation.org.  
 
The Mesquite Rotary Club was established in 1959, and meets at noon on Tuesdays at the Mesquite ISD K. David Belt Professional Development Center.  For more details on the group, visit their website at www.mesquitetxrotary.org.