Students raise fish for local waters in partnership with government agencies while learning skills for careers in a remote, rural valley.
This fundraiser is organized by trenvanl
Fundraiser goal
$83,925 of $82,000 raised
102% completed. Raised by 36 donors
About
Mackay High School is situated over 100 miles from a traffic light in the remote, rural Big Lost River Valley. The county is over 94% federally owned and managed. The valley has few opportunities for future employment--with the exception of the growing industry in fish production and fish biology. The school currently has a small aquaculture lab in a modified greenhouse. With this fish lab students have produced and released fish into local waters in collaboration with the Idaho Fish and Game and the United States Forest Service.
What I’m Raising Money For
Mackay High School is raising funds for a 1400 square foot building addition that will allow students to rear fish in a state-of-the-art facility that will be considered a disease free facility by the Idaho Fish and Game. The fish produced in this facility can be released in waters throughout the state. Students will be able to learn the skills in order to take the local jobs that exist--instead of having to find work elsewhere.
Why You Should Give
Mackay High School is a title one school situated in a valley with a small tax base (schools can't levy the 94% of the county that is owned by the federal government). Many rural schools struggle with diverse course offerings and providing the same types of opportunities that larger schools can offer. By giving to this project you are helping a rural, remote school have a fish lab that will be unique in the entire country.
You will also be recognized in your donation on either a metal cut-out of a fish or on a plaque. Here are the donors and club levels that have brought us to the point that we can go public with our fundraising--we are so close to making this project a reality.
Sturgeon Club - 10,000+ ---Mackay FFA Chapter|||||||
Steelhead Club - 5,000+ ---Idaho Chapter of the American Fisheries Society|||||||
Arctic Grayling Club - 3,000+ ---Rackham Roofing, Gladys E. Langroise Advised Fund,|||||||
Rainbow Club - 2,000+ ---Voya Unsung Heroes, Statewide Education Philanthropic Gift Fund|||||||
Kokanee Club - 1,000+ --- |||||||
Goat Lake Club (Highest lake in Idaho that has fish) -500+ --- Konnex Resources|||||||
Iron Bog Lake Club (A local high alpine lake) - 200+ --- |||||||
Golden Lake Club (A local high alpine lake) - 100+ --- |||||||
Lower Cedar Creek Club (A cold water creek of interesting nature) - 50+ --- |||||||
Big Lost River Club (Our local river) - 25+ --- |||||||
Team members
Sponsorship levels
$10,000
Sturgeon Club
Those that give at this level will have a metal cut-out fish displayed in the facility with their names on it.
Reward sponsors
$5,000
Steelhead Club
Those that give at this level will have a metal cut-out fish displayed in the facility with their names on it.
$3,000
Arctic Grayling Club
Those that give at this level will have a metal cut-out fish displayed in the facility with their names on it.
$2,000
Rainbow Club
Those that give at this level will have a metal cut-out fish displayed in the facility with their names on it.
Reward sponsors
$1,000
Kokanee Club
Members will have a metal cut-out fish displayed in the facility with their names on it.
$500
Goat Lake Club
Named for the highest lake in Idaho that has fish.
$200
Iron Bog Lake Club
Named for a local alpine lake
$100
Golden Lake Club
Named for a local alpine lake.
$50
Lower Cedar Creek Club
Named for a local creek that has incredible beauty.
$25
Big Lost River Club
Named for our local river with world renowned fly fishing.
Activity and updates
March 14, 2019
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Carolyn Smith gave $1,000.00
In Memory of Wiley Smith
March 7, 2019
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Northwest Farm Credit Services gave $2,000.00
March 4, 2019
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Jimmy's All Seasons Angler gave $100.00
February 20, 2019
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Clear Springs Foods gave $820.00
As most of you know, Paige Hanson won the 50/50 raffle at the company banquet. Today we were able to present the check from the 50/50 raffle to the Mackay FFA Fish Lab. They were thrilled to receive it and will put it to good use towards the new fish lab they are building. This is such a great program and I am personally thankful to Clear Springs Foods for the support of these kids and the program.
January 31, 2019
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Rana Ranch Commercial Bullfrogs gave $100.00
January 17, 2019
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Idaho Cattle Foundation - Unclaimed Livestock Fund gave $4,000.00
December 18, 2018
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Walter and Shelley Stoecklein gave $50.00
December 13, 2018
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Scotty's True Value and Carquest gave $50.00
December 3, 2018
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Daryl Smith gave $20.00
November 26, 2018
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Russ Allen and Jaylene Dowler gave $25.00
November 5, 2018
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Whittenberger Foundation gave $6,000.00
October 11, 2018
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Wayne and Shirley Olsen gave $100.00
October 1, 2018
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Earl and Cora Lockie gave $100.00
September 17, 2018
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Idaho Aquaculture Association Inc. gave $500.00
September 16, 2018
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Roger and Pamela Mayes gave $200.00
We got to meet the science teacher and some of the students at the Mackay BBQ, and were impressed. I have some background in aquatic ecology, and we are Idaho Master Naturalists, providing volunteer support to Idaho Fish and Game projects, so we realize the value of this worthwhile project.
August 27, 2018
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Trent Van Leuven gave $200.00
August 20, 2018
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Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation gave $7,000.00
August 1, 2018
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Dick and Julie Dahlgren gave $200.00
June 27, 2018
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Coeur d’Alene Tribe gave $10,000.00
May 9, 2018
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Kase Hainline gave $500.00
May 8, 2018
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Idaho Division of Career and Technical Education - Program Quality Improvement Grant gave $5,908.00
One Time Funding Grant
May 3, 2018
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Kooper Hainline gave $500.00
April 11, 2018
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Idaho Division of Career and Technical Education - Program Quality Improvement Grant gave $9,500.00
February 27, 2018
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Mackay FFA Chapter gave $17,500.00
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Konnex Resources gave $500.00
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Gladys E Langroise Advised Fund gave $4,000.00
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Statewide Education Philanthropic Gift Fund gave $2,000.00
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Idaho Chapter of the American Fisheries Society gave $5,000.00
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Rackham Roofing gave $3,500.00
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Voya Unsung Heroes gave $2,000.00