Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Robert Shumake asks: How do you Spell Shumake? Schmake, Shumakar, Schumakar, Shumaker, Shumakar, Shumaker

Sounds like “ShoeMake” spelled like “Shumake”

Detroit, MI – Dr. Robert Shumake is a businessman, author, motivator and much more. No matter how you spell it, Dr. Robert Shumake is well known for his community service efforts as he sponsors the Shumake Family Scholarship Relays event in Metro Detroit. Track teams from all over the nation are looking forward to the 5th annual scholarship relays event.

Robert Shumake is a former Detroit all-city track star and founder of the Showdown in Motown. Robert ran track in high school and college, which kept him off the streets and out of trouble. In a recent interview, Robert said, “Track and field helped me focus on being the best; now I am giving back to the community by helping other teens compete for scholarships.”

The Robert Shumake Relays have received nationwide recognition and local media coverage from NBC, CBS and ABC. Being the largest independently sponsored HS track meet in Michigan, they have received strong political and community support from leaders in Detroit and Pontiac.

The Robert Shumake Relays have awarded scholarships to over 5,000 young people since its inception. In addition, Robert Shumake is the author of the book, For Entrepreneurs who Considered Suicide when Business got Tough! Robert donates proceeds from the sale of this book to the Shumake Scholarship Relays fund. Find out more about this event at http://shumakerelays.com

Contact:

Robert /S. Shumake, Chief Executive OfficerInheritance Capital Group, Inc25900 West 11 MileSouthfield, Michigan 48034
nmccalister@icgreit.com248-443-0939
This press release was submitted by Right Now Marketing Group, LLC

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Shumake Scholarship Relays in Detroit, MI

This is a reposting of an article originally posted at http://express-press-release.net/24/Comerica%20Runs%20Anchor%20for%20The%202nd%20Annual%20Robert%20S%20Shumake%20Family%20Scholarship%20Relays%20During%20Freedom%20Week%20V.php

Released on = April 10, 2006, 9:39 pm Press Release Author = Tonya Payton / S&S Associates Industry = Non Profit Press Release Summary = WHO: Comerica WHAT: Runs Anchor in The 2nd Annual Robert S. Shumake Relays WHERE: Martin Luther King High School, Detroit, Michigan WHEN: April 29th 2006 @ 8:00 am WHY: Business & Community Leaders Unite to Send Kids to College Press Release Body = DETROIT- Comerica has secured the anchor position on the 2nd Annual Robert S. Shumake Scholarship Relays Dream Team. The 2nd Annual Robert S. Shumake Relay Races will be held on April 29, 2006 at the Martin Luther King High School at 3200 East Lafayette Street, Detroit, MI at 8AM. Sanctioned by the U.S. Track and Field Association, it will host a bevy of Mid-West High School students competing for individual and team trophies and college scholarships. Comerica, a multi-faceted corporation with an abiding sense of community involvement, realizes that their businesses can only succeed if the markets/communities that they serve are economically healthy and viable. From investors’ relations to career opportunities, Comerica has proven that they are dedicated to improving the communities where their investors live and work. They are constantly seeking opportunities where they can effectively and efficiently reach out to the Greater Detroit area and fund worthwhile neighborhood programs beneficial to the communities that they serve. Running the lead off leg on this relay team is Robert S. Shumake, a former Edwin Denby High School competitor and all-city track and field athlete. The Detroit businessman and founder of the Inheritance Investment Group, a Detroit real estate investment service firm, is the inspiration behind this unique and novel track meet. Running the second leg of the relay is the Freedom Institute. Through Freedom Weekend V, Reverend Wendell Anthony, Founder of Freedom Institute and MaryAnn Lee, Executive Director of Freedom Institute, have worked diligently, bringing local and national recognition to the Relays for its uniqueness of offering college scholarships to deserving Mid-West student athletes. Tiffany Douglas, Executive Director of the UNCF-Detroit Branch, runs up the third leg. Ms. Douglas and her staff administer the college scholarships given by the Robert S. Shumake Family Foundation to deserving and worthy high school students/athletes. Running the anchor leg position on the Dream Team is Comerica, which has committed its vast resources to expanding the Relays in its quest for providing college scholarships for the students/athletes from all across the Mid-West. To register or inquire about sponsorships, please visit the website at www.shumakerelays.com For Press Information, Please Contact: S&S Associates: (908) 221-1660 Tonya Payton - tonyapayton777@verizon.net Candace Sandy - soulsisinc@aol.com Web Site = http://www.shumakerelays.com Contact Details = Tonya Payton S&S Associates (908)221-1660

Thursday, January 8, 2009

Robert Shumake Giving Back to the Community: Announcing the 5th Annual Robert S. Shumake Scholarship Relays in Detroit, Michigan

The Shumake Relays started out as the vision of a Detroit businessman who was an all city track and field star in his high school and college days

Detroit, MI – Robert Shumake understands the significance and the impact that organized team sports can have on a young person. He attributes some of his many business achievements to the positive experiences he had as a member of Detroit’s Edwin Denby High School’s track team. As an athlete, Robert saw the big picture and was able to transfer critical life skills from track and field to his real life situations. He learned discipline, dedication, perseverance and teamwork.

During a recent interview, Dr. Robert Shumake announced the planning of the 5th annual Shumake Scholarship Relays taking place in Detroit on April 25, 2009. Since its inception, the event has raised over $30,000 for scholarships to help over 5,000 young people attend college. Robert said, “Track and field kept me out of trouble as it taught me the discipline to focus on being the best I could be. Now I’m giving back to the community by helping today’s young people achieve their dreams.”

The Robert S. Shumake Scholarship Relays is designed to become the premier class A track and field competition for high school students across the nation. Its unique model is unprecedented in that is has a dual focus. The Shumake Scholarship Relay competition highlights both athletic ability and academic achievement. In addition to teams demonstrating superior athletic ability during the events, prizes are awarded to the athlete on each team with the highest grade point average.

Robert Shumake is the author of a book entitled, For Entrepreneurs who have Considered Suicide when Business got Tough. Proceeds from the sale of his book go to support the scholarship program. Find out more about the Shumake Relays event at http://www.shumakerelays.com

Contact:

Robert /S. Shumake, Chief Executive OfficerInheritance Capital Group, Inc25900 West 11 MileSouthfield, Michigan 48034
nmccalister@icgreit.com248-443-0939
This press release was submitted by Right Now Marketing Group, LLC

Who is Dr. Robert Shumake? Robert Shumake is an Author, Real Estate Investor, Financial Planner, Community Service Giver, Motivator and so much more

Showdown in Motown! Top high school athletes prepare to compete in the 5th Annual Robert S. Shumake Family Scholarship Relays

Detroit, MI – Track and field teams from high schools all over the world will come to compete in Detroit for the 5th Annual Robert s. Shumake Scholarship Relays on April 25, 2009. Among the participants in this historic event will be a team from the Bahamas.

Robert Shumake is a former Detroit all-city track star and founder of the Showdown in Motown. Robert ran track in high school and college, which kept him off the streets and out of trouble. In a recent interview, Robert said, “Track and field helped me focus on being the best; now I am giving back to the community by helping other teens compete for scholarships. There are many young people with athletic talent and academic skills who desire a college education but are unable to afford it. I want to see these young people reach their full potential and be successful.”

Previous Robert Shumake Relays have received media coverage from NBC, CBS and ABC. Being the largest independently sponsored HS track meet in Michigan, they have received strong political and community support from political leaders in Detroit and Pontiac. Shumake has long been committed to helping the youth obtain their dreams. This unique track and field meet not only awards the winners with medals and trophies but also provides college scholarships to qualified participants.

The Robert Shumake Relays have awarded over $30,000 to over 5,000 young people since its inception. Find out more about this event at http://shumakerelays.com

Contact:

Robert /S. Shumake, Chief Executive OfficerInheritance Capital Group, Inc25900 West 11 MileSouthfield, Michigan 48034
nmccalister@icgreit.com248-443-0939
This press release was submitted by Right Now Marketing Group, LLC