FSCC theatre receives donation

(From left) Fort Scott Community College President Clayton Tatro and FSCC theatre instructor Jannell Robinson accept a $2,500 check from Modern Woodmen of America representative Jolynne Stainbrook. The money will go toward the purchase of needed tools for the FSCC Theatre Department. (Submitted photo)

Members of the Fort Scott Modern Woodmen of America camp recently helped raise money for the Fort Scott Community College Theatre Department following the college's recent musical.

"Once Upon a Mattress," the college's first theatre performance in the Danny and Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center, took place May 1-3 and brought in $5,000 for the FSCC Theatre Department. That total includes $2,500 matched by the Modern Woodmen home office through the organization's Matching Fund program. The money will be used for needed tools for the theatre department including a sewing machine, jigsaw, tool chest, plywood, and mic stand, an FSCC statement said.

The Matching Fund program offers Modern Woodmen camp members nationwide a chance to show their support for a community cause, organization or individual in need by partnering with community organizations and conducting fundraisers. Modern Woodmen matches money raised up to $2,500. These fundraising projects contribute more than $6 million to community needs nationwide each year, the FSCC statement said.

Founded in 1883 as a fraternal benefit society, Modern Woodmen of America offers financial services and fraternal member benefits to individuals and families throughout the United States. The organization's Fort Scott camp provides a number of volunteer service and social activities for local members.