Applications for Van & Marinus Swets Travel Award due April 19

The Van & Marinus Swets Travel Award Opportunity for GRCC Employees (nonstudent employees

DEADLINE: Wednesday, April 19, 2017

This travel award is for fun, enjoyment, and relaxation.  It is not intended to supplement any faculty, staff or administrator’s professional development travel funds.  A cash award of up to $400 will be given to any full- or part-time GRCC employee who completes the following requirements and has his or her essay judged the best to fulfill the employee’s intention to relax, enjoy and have fun.

Requirements:

• Submit an essay (500 words or less) telling how you intend to use the

cash award for fun, enjoyment, relaxation.  The more unusual, the better!

• Essays will not be judged on spelling, writing style, organization, usage or grammar.

• Steps for turning in your application for the Van Marinus Swets Travel Award

1. Do not put your name on the essay.
2. Write your GRCC employee ID number in the upper right corner of the first page of your essay.
3. Attach an envelope to your essay containing the following:
4.   On the outside of the envelope, write your GRCC employee ID number.
5.   Inside the sealed envelope, place your business card or contact information.
6. Send you application to Mary Reed in the GRCC Foundation Office.
7. Submit your application by 5:00pm on Wednesday, April 19th.

• All award winners will be notified by Thursday, April 27th

For more information, you may contact Mary Reed at (616)234-3930 or mreed@grcc.edu