About Us
The Lansing Events Committee is made up of the founding members of the Lansing Bicentennial Committee that organized the 2017 event, plus some new faces! Due to the success of the event, the original members were asked to regroup, ultimately forming the 100% volunteer, 501-c3, non-profit Lansing Events Committee, Inc. We are made up of a set of officers, and combined, we are a Board of Directors. Our group works year-round to bring you family-friendly events that foster community involvement and spirit, and we need your support!
The LEC hosts chicken BBQ's featuring Hatfield Catering, as well as fundraiser raffles; we would love to set up at your event! Our committee is always looking for Lansing residents to join our group who are interested in wholesome, fun-filled family events. Our hour-long meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month. You're welcome to come join us. Click "Contact Us" to be connected!
Proceeds from the donations we receive are used towards Lansing Recreation scholarships as well as our Lansing High School Spirit Scholarship, awarded annually to one senior, donations to the Lansing Food Pantry, the Annual Fall Community Celebration, the Annual Tree Lighting Celebration, and so much more. Any help in the way of volunteering or donations is truly appreciated. Remember, your donation is tax-deductible!
Thank you for supporting the Lansing Events Committee!
Committee Officers:
- Valerie McMillen: President
- Mesa Munson: Vice President
- Scott McMillen: Secretary
- Donna Marshall: Treasurer
Committee Members:
- Darrell Rhoads: Lansing Fire Commissioner
- Dennis Griffin: Lansing Fire Department
- Norfe Pirro: Community Member and Business Owner
- Christie Williams Baker: Community Member
- Thomas Munson: Community Member
- Amy Wells: Community Member
- Lisa Peter: Community Member
- Jay Dietershagen: Local Restaurateur, Honorary Member
Sponsor and host community events, projects, activities, programs, and public improvements by fostering community involvement and spirit.
LEC Mission Statement
What We Do
Lots of Fun
Our yearly carnival and parade is filled with plenty of rides, food, entertainment, music, and fun for the family.
Easter
Co-Host the annual easter egg hunt with the Lansing Fire Department, and donate candy and treats to the food pantry and the blue
cabinets for the Easter holiday.
Holiday Spirit
Co-host an annual tree
lighting with the Archangeli family for the holidays.
Give Back
We give out a scholarship to a lucky Lansing senior, help with Rec. Department sports scholarships, and help kids via the food pantry to have a blast at the Moore Pumpkin Fest.
Help Our Cause
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission to make Lansing a better and more fun place for all.
Thank You, Volunteers!
Exemplary Volunteers: The LEC would also like to thank our loyal volunteers that always come out and give us a hand no matter what; the ones who we don’t have to ask!
Phil Nolan, community member, who has helped since the beginning, at the BBQs, digging out and setting up the stage and tents, moving tables, etc. Phil even stepped-up in a very JOLLY way at the tree lighting this past year!
Jeff Oplinger, a member of the Lansing Fire Department, has been a workhorse for us; always helping with the heavy lifting, moving, cooking for the LFD, and assisting us with the setup of the tents; anything at all we need from him, he’s there!
TJ Munson, community member and husband to committee member, Mesa Munson, what HASN’T he done?! The BOBCAT, and the Easter Bunny are probably his biggest claims to fame; in general TJ is such a smiley, friendly guy to deal with! He happily volunteers for the dunking booth, BBQ events, and anything else we ask of him!
Aidan Selover and Bianca Wemmer, siblings and the children of committee member, Mesa Munson. Aidan built our LEC website, spread hay at the Easter Egg hunt, and assisted with various other activities. Bianca has helped out with BBQs and walked with us during our parades. They’re always willing to lend a hand when called upon!
Bristol and KC Rhoads, community members, daughter and wife to committee member, Darrell Rhoads, respectively. Bristol and KC built and setup a lemonade stand where Bristol donated a large portion of her earnings to the LEC. KC, of course, has helped us streamline our BBQ events since her dad is the “KING of chicken!”
Roger Marshall, community member and our newest volunteer, is always willing to help out his wife and committee member Donna Marshall, selling raffle tickets and carrying the heavy stuff for us. Roger also moved and spread hay for the Easter Egg hunt, and much more!
Last, but certainly not least, we have to give a HUGE shout out to Dave Hatfield, of Hatfield Catering. I don’t know any other person who devotes so much of their time to help out all of the fundraisers in the town of Lansing. Dave has done every one of our BBQs for the last 5 years. He is selfless and dedicated. Thank you, Dave, for all that you do, for us and the tow
Shoutouts
A quick shoutout to all of the additional volunteers who have helped us along the way