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Making a Difference: Greater Las Vegas McDonald’s Operator Association
McDonald’s may be best known for its Quarter Pounders, Chicken McNuggets and a smiling clown named Ronald, but the Greater Las Vegas McDonald’s Operator Association has proved there’s more to the fast food chain than just hamburgers and fries. This past March, the Association presented a check awarding over $10,000 to the local winners of the MAC Grants.
Southern Nevada teachers were in stiff competition when they applied for a number of MAC Grants from the home of the Golden Arches. This special program is designed to “Make Activities Count” for students and teachers, helping to raise money for distinctive, hands on projects that classes would like to do but often lack the money to fund. Teachers submit applications along with a project description and proposed budget, and final selections are made based on those that offer the most unique and exceptional learning experience. Grants were awarded to elementary and middle schools across the valley in amounts up to $500 for programs and items such as books, fitness equipment, science kits, musical instruments and much more.
“It’s a great way to support our schools and to show our commitment to kids’ education,” says Tom Arlt, President of the local McDonald’s Owner/Operator Association. “It’s amazing to hear about some of the great projects the teachers and kids are involved with.”
