RSU to Host Scholarship Fundraising Breakfast Nov. 1

Rogers State University will host its annual Claremore Scholarship Fundraising Breakfast at 8 a.m., Friday, Nov. 1 at the Centennial Center on the RSU campus.

Thanks to support from event sponsors, the RSU Scholarship Fundraising Breakfast is free, but RSVPs are required. Contributions are encouraged with proceeds directly funding scholarships for area students. Proceeds from the scholarship breakfast, along with other initiatives, are expected to provide about $315,000 in endowments and scholarships directly benefitting RSU students this year.

“We are honored that Claremore community leaders, RSU alumni and friends are choosing to invest in the success of RSU students,” said RSU President Dr. Larry Rice. “The proceeds from the scholarship breakfast go to deserving students who need a helping hand to pursue their dreams of earning a college degree.”

Pelco Structural LLC is serving as the event’s presenting sponsor.

Gold level sponsors include Baker Hughes, HydroHoist Marine Group, Inc., Pat Reeder and RCB Bank.

Silver level sponsors include Osage Casinos, Leroy and Ila Johnson, and Winthrop and Kay Ingersoll.

Table sponsors include AXH air-coolers, Bank of Commerce; BancFirst, Conklin, Gilpin & Wertz; Mr. and Mrs. David Deffenbaugh; Friends of RSU; Jack Kissee Ford, Latham Family, Public Service Co. of Oklahoma; Rogers County Abstract, Walmart-Claremore, Carlene Webber and Jack and Mary Lee Spinks, Don Hill and RCI Insurance; Tedford Insurance and Eason Collision & Repair; Marty Quinn-Shelter Insurance  and El Azteca Mexican Restaurant and Cantina; and Rice Funeral Service and AT&T.

For more information or to RSVP, contact Tonni Harrald at 918-343-7767 or [email protected].