In today’s tight economy, district extracurricular activities and supplementary school programs are in need of support in order to continue to provide unique and valuable learning opportunities to students. The school insurance specialists at SET SEG believe these programs play a vital role in shaping student learning and promoting educational excellence. It is this conviction that inspires SET SEG’s philanthropic efforts. Through the SET SEG Educational Foundation and the company’s sponsorship of the MASB Education Excellence Awards, SET SEG is able to generously give back to Michigan public education.

This spring, the Foundation awarded more than $6,000 in scholarship funds to six Michigan public high schools. This is the third consecutive year the Foundation has awarded scholarships, which provide funds to help schools send students to the highly acclaimed Michigan Association of Student Councils/Michigan Association of Honor Societies Summer Leadership Camp at Albion College. During leadership camp, students from throughout Michigan are taught valuable leadership skills such as effective communication, team collaboration, public speaking and project management and are given the opportunity to work on committees and in councils.

The following schools were awarded scholarship funds:

• Hazel Park High School- Hazel Park Schools
• Manistee High School- Manistee Area Public Schools
• Memphis High School- Memphis Community Schools
• Neil Reid High School- Macomb ISD
• Redford Union High School- Redford Union Schools
• Wayne Memorial High School Wayne-Westland Community Schools

In 2001, SET SEG became the sole sponsor of the MASB Education Excellence Awards, a program that recognizes exemplary and innovative educational programs in Michigan. In total, SET SEG has contributed $280,000 to support and improve the prestigious competition. These funds help offset the cost of the awards luncheon, plaques, trophies and street signs for winners and provide cash prizes for districts that win the Michigan’s Best phase of the competition. This year, the SET SEG Educational Foundation donated $150 to each of the 27 award recipients to assist program coordinators with operational costs.

In 2005, SET SEG founded the Educational Foundation, a tax-exempt, philanthropic organization that provides Michigan students with scholarships, grants and other forms of financial assistance to help them attain their educational goals. Through these efforts, the Foundation fulfils its mission of enabling students to pursue enrichment opportunities that advance learning, leadership and civic responsibility.

SET SEG is a nonprofit provider of complete insurance services to Michigan school districts and educational organizations. SET SEG provides employee benefits, property/casualty and/or workers compensation insurance to more than 550 educational organizations in the state. To learn more about SET SEG ‘s philanthropy, contact 800-292-5421 or visit www.setseg.org.