Newsletter - Grosse Pointe Crisis Club

Grosse Pointe Crisis Club
Newsletter
Celebrating 58 Years of Helping Those in Need
Volume 48
September/October 2014
GARY GEORGE
From The President
Number 5
BILL HILDEBRANDT
BILL HILDEBRANT HEADLINES THE
2014 GROSSE POINTE CRISIS CLUB
COMEDY NIGHT FUNDRAISER
Friday, October 10th
Our recently held Kotcher’s Kapers
Golf Outing was a wonderful day for
all who were able to attend. I would
like to thank all of the volunteers and
golf committee members who, yet
again, did another outstanding job of
hosting our yearly fundraising event.
I strongly encourage our membership
to support our events because this is
how we raise the funds to help those
in crisis situations. Our requests for
help continue to increase and, without the support of our membership
attending our fundraising events, we
will not be able to keep up with the
demand for help.
The 11th Grosse Pointe Crisis Club Comedy Night, on Friday October 10th,, will feature
native Detroiter Bill Hildebrant as our headliner with special guest Gary George.
I cannot believe that Fall will soon
be upon us, but that means our annual Comedy Night is fast approaching. Please mark your calendars for
Friday, October 10th for a night of fun
filled comedy, great food and drinks,
good friends and best of all, raising funds to continue our mission of
helping others. I do not know of any
other venue that provides so much
Again, this year’s show will be hosted by the Clubs’ resident Master of Ceremonies
Rich Higginbottom.
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Bill Hildebrandt is known for his uncanny ability to make the ordinary explode into a
paradox of comedy. Bill has headlined clubs, casinos, college and corporate shows
and has shared the stage with Judy Tenuta, Rita Rudner, and Rosie O’Donnell and
opened for classic Rock & Roll bands such as Huey Lewis and the News and the
Doobie Brothers. For 12 years, he worked in Las Vegas at the renowned comedy
club at the Riviera Hotel and Casino.
Listed as one of the “Funniest People in Detroit” by the Detroit Free Press, Bill is a
surefire hit.
Another Michigan native, opening this year’s show, is seasoned veteran Gary
George. Gary has been writing comedy and entertaining audiences for more than
twenty years. With the looks of “the average guy next door”, Gary finds humor in
offbeat situations, relationships and the subtle things in life most of us miss. Gary
has performed with such heavyweights as Tim Allen, Drew Carey, Weird Al, Robert
Klein, Lewis Black and Kathleen Madigan.
Past attendees say Comedy Night is “the best value on the Eastside”. We offer
generous cocktails, great food and excellent entertainment, all for $40 per person.
Bring your family, neighbors, friends and business associates and introduce them
to an outstanding Crisis Club event.
Comedy Night details can be found in the flyer included with this newsletter. Doors
open at 6:30 P.M.
Reservations are strongly encouraged, so please confirm your attendance by contacting Ted Eikhoff, by email [email protected] or phone at 313-407-9132.
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586-463-2671
Grosse Pointe Crisis Club
36470 Jefferson
Harrison Township, MI 48045
Giving People Care and Consideration
by the lake
OFFICERS — 2014
Vice-President
Robert J. Godard
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President
John A. Bogdziewicz
Nicholas M. Ritts - Member
Michael C. Krueger
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, INC.
Sales & Service Since 1930
28010 Harper • St. Clair Shores, MI 48081
586.443.4328 • Fax: 586.443.4430 • 888.477.7559
Crisis Case Director
Donald H. Vormelker
Best Bar Burger In Town
Grill open til 1 am Daily
Secretary
David Corker
Treasurer
John J. Blake
Ted E. Eikhoff
Your Host: John Kennedy
Crisis Club Member
18666 Mack Avenue
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
(313) 881-5675
Resident Agent
David Corker
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(586) 421-2400 • Fax: (586) 421-0630
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Term Ending Dec. 31, 2016
Robert J. Borowy
Robert E. Fleming
Daniel R. Roemer
Crisis Club Member
Anthony R. Vallan
Vice President/GM- Crisis Club Member
Term Ending Dec. 31, 2017
Richard Grosfield, Sr.
James L. Maniere, Sr.
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Vice President/GM- Crisis Club Member
Assistant Crisis Case Director
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JAMES L. MANIERE - CHAIRMAN
Robert H. Balcerzak Ted E. Eikhoff
39616 Chaffer Street • Clinton Township, MI 48038
(586) 846-2771 • Email: [email protected]
James M. Flannery
Legal Counsel
COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL
Nominations/Elections
F. Peter Blake
HEATING AND VENTILATION SYSTEMS
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THOMAS M. BLAKE
RESIDENTIAL GARAGE HEATERS
Robert
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(800) 334-6865 • Phone:
(248)R.589-8150
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Anthony
R. Vallan
Anthony
Vallan
Parliamentarian
Vice President/GMCrisis Club Member
Vice President/GMClub Member
Fax: (248) 589-8155
• Cell (248)Crisis
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Assistant
Donald G. Dungan
Membership Chairman
Event Facilitator
John J. Blake
Ted E. Eikhoff
Service Officer
Advertising Chairman
John H. Kotcher
James L. Maniere
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President
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Anthony R. Vallan
Vice President/GM- Crisis Club Member
Grosse Pointe Crisis Club
18640 Mack Ave., Unit 36243
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.gpcrisisclub.org
W E A L T H
P L A N N I N G ,
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MemberR. Vallan
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26107 Harper Ave. • St. Clair Shores, MI 48081
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Crisis Case Corner
Thank You Notes Received
Case 1506
J. Oreson – D. Vormelker
A Club member referred a single mother who has four daughters. Her rental home and all their belongings were destroyed
by fire. The mother receives child support and food stamps
and her parents are assisting the family but are retired and
have a limited income. The Club assisted by paying the rent
and security deposit for a new location and provided Meijer
gift cards to replace some of their lost possessions.
Case 1506
When we were in need you brought the hands of God to our
doorstep. We are truly grateful for your help when we desperately needed it.
May God bless each one of you.
By Donald H. Vormelker, Crisis Case Director
Case 1507 B. Balcerzak – D. Vormelker
A single mother with two sons was referred by a Club member. The mother fell and fractured her wrist and was unable
to work as a homecare nurse. The oldest son, age 19, works
for a lawn service and she receives workman’s compensation
but this is not enough to cover the mortgage payment and
DTE bill until she could get back to work. The Club paid one
month’s mortgage payment and the DTE bill.
Case 1508 J. Oreson – D. Vormelker
A social worker from St. John Hospital – Pediatrics and Young
Adult Unit referred a 22 year old single woman who was
suffering from respiratory distress and sleep apnea. She is
obese and lives alone in an upper flat. While she does have
other family members, they cannot assist her financially. She
had no furniture other than an old hand-me-down mattress.
The Crisis Director went with the social worker to Art Van
Clearance Center and purchased a bed, bed frame and basic
furniture which Art Van Furniture delivered at no charge. Also,
pillows and bedding was purchased at Meijer.
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Case 1509 B. Balcerzak – D. Vormelker
The Van Elslander Cancer Center referred a divorced mother
with two children. The 15 year old son was diagnosed with
leukemia. While caring for her son, the mother was forced to
miss some work, and because of that, she was let go. She has
no family that can assist her. The Club brought her utilities
up-to-date and the Crisis Director took the family shopping at
Meijer for clothes, food and household items.
Case 1510 J. Oreson – D. Vormelker
A Club member referred a divorced mother with a son who
was being treated for a brain bleed. She has no family assistance because both her father and brother died in the last two
years. While taking care of her son she had to take time off
work and fell behind on her rent. The Club assisted by paying
two month’s rent.
Case 1507
Thank you, thank you a million thank you’s!
I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the help and kindness
you gave to me and my two boys. The fall I had has prevented
me from working for 8 months now. Being a single parent,
your gift was right on time and so needed. Again, from the
bottom of my heart - Thanks.
Case 1509
Thank you Grosse Pointe Crisis Club for everything you did
for my family. My son’s cancer has taken a major toll on our
lives. Because of your generosity our lives have been made
easier. Thank you for all that you have done for us.
With deep gratitude.
From the President (continued from page 1)
fun for such a reasonable price. Please see the information in this newsletter on how to get your tickets. Mark
the date so you do not miss out.
Our next General Membership Meeting and Trustee
elections will be held on Thursday, November 6th at
Barrister Gardens. Please plan on attending to cast your
vote and if you cannot make the meeting please be sure
to send in your absentee ballot. If you or anyone you
know is interested in running for a Trustee position and
taking a more active role in our Club and shaping it’s
future, give Pete Blake a call at 313-530-3024. There is
still time to get your name on the ballot.
I hope everyone has enjoyed the Summer and I look
forward to seeing everyone at Comedy Night in October.
1600 East Ten Mile Road
Hazel Park, Michigan 48030
Tel: (248) 399-2830
Fax: (248) 399-1358
Fax: (248) 399-6392
ROBERT PUSKAS, JR.
PLEASE NOTE!
We encourage our members to refer people or families in
a possible crisis or emergency, but we ask our members to
contact the Crisis Director or any Trustee in person. Please do
not give anyone the hot-line number, or the telephone number
of case investigators or any other Crisis Club member.
A.B.C. Boring Co.
DAVID DUHAIME, President
JIM DUHAIME, Retired
Crisis Club Members
30600 Ryan Road • Warren, Michigan 48092
Tel: (586) 751-2580 • Fax: (586) 751-2601
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2014 Kotchers Kapers Golf Outing
The 2014 Crisis Club Kotcher’s Kapers Golf Outing avoided all the severe weather in the area but
could not fend off the foursome of Tim DeMeulenare, Ryan DeMeulenaere, Tom Spanos and Jack
Redmond. They posted an exceptional score of
57, fifteen under par, to beat out every other team
at Sycamore Hills. The Carter Lumber team of Rick
Ditzek, Jennie Schade, Bob Dancer and Karen
Younga were awarded golf lessons at the Jarwor’s
Golf Center for their perseverance.
As Co-Chairman of this annual event, I want to
thank the seventy-one players, beverage and tee
sponsors as well as the donors and volunteers for
their commitment to support our Crisis Club golf
outing.
A reduction in operating costs and support by many generous players and sponsors allowed the event to raise over
$7,000 to support the Crisis Club and the needy people we serve.
Please watch for details of the 2015 Kotcher’s Kapers Golf Outing in upcoming newsletters.
Sincerely,
Ted Eikhoff and Steve Graus Co-Chairmen
2014 Kotcher’s Kapers Golf Outing
2014 KOTCHER’S KAPERS
GOLF OUTING WINNERS
Outing Champions
Tim DeMeulenare, Ryan DeMeulenaere, Tom Spanos & Jack Redmond
15 under par
Finally Finished
Rick Ditzek, Jennie Schade, Bob Dancer & Karen Younga
Contest holes
#2 South Closest-to-pin: Tom Spanos - 5’ 1”
#4 West, Closest-to-pin: John Bogdziewicz - 9’ 2”
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Putting Contest Winner
Ken Hennessey
2014 Kotcher’s Kapers Golf Outing Contributors
Please join the Crisis Club in thanking the following contributors, all of whom made this a special day, for prizes
and fund raising for our Crisis Case efforts.
Please keep all of these supporters in mind when shopping for your products and services.
HOLE/TEE SPONSORS
Industrial Sources Inc.
Wolverine Bronze Co.
Champs Rotisserie & Spirits
ABC Boring Company
The Kotcher Family
Paragon Technologies
Don Gooley Cadillac
Law Offices of Douglas Wozniak PLC
Compliments of William C. Schaefer, Esq.
CASH CONTRIBUTORS
Kojaian Management Corp.
John Bogdziewicz
Ray McPherson
Jim & Jeri Ellis
Tim Robson
BEVERAGE CART SPONSORS
Plum Brook Golf Club
Compliments of James Sesnie
Gerard Thomas Co.
Hank Kinzey & Associates, Inc.
A.H. Peters Funeral Homes
Sycamore Hills Golf Club
Motor City Fastener
Crest Ford Inc.
Crest Lincoln
America’s Finest Printing & Graphics
Mike’s On The Water
Dave TenHopen - AAA Michigan
Eastown Distributors
Carter Lumber
J P Sales
Keller Williams - Lakeside Realty
Compliments of Barry Leonard
PRIZE CONTRIBUTORS
Jay Kotcher
Fishbones – St. Clair Shores
Maple Lane Golf Club
My Place Pizza
Edmund T. Ahee Jewelers
Irish Coffee Bar & Grill
Sycamore Hills Golf Club
Eastown Distributors
Chinn Jewelry
Dr. M.R. “Tim” Sullivan
Mike’s On The Water
Mike Krueger
Jawar Golf Center
Jerry Oreson
Eastown Distributors
Creighton Weber
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WINNERS
FINALLY FINISHED
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Photos by Sue Solomon and Ted Eikhoff
Annual Meeting and Election of Trustees
Thursday, November 6th
The Grosse Pointe Crisis Club will hold its Annual Meeting and Election of Trustees on Thursday, November 6,
2014. The meeting will be held at Barrister Gardens
Banquet Center, located at 24225 Harper, St. Clair Shores.
The polls will be open between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. and
members of the Election Committee will be present to assist you during these hours.
Guests are subject to a nominal $25.00 charge.
The Annual Meeting will be called to order at 7:30
p.m. for the program and the announcement of the
election results.
Shown below are photos of the Board of Trustees
nominees.
Members who wish to submit their name for consideration should contact Nominations/Election Chairman
Peter Blake at 313-530-3024
The Annual Meeting is complimentary to members in
good standing. Additionally, the meeting will also be
complimentary for new applicants who complete their
application and pay the initiation fee, in full, that night.
An on-going buffet will be offered from 5:30 p.m. to
7:30 p.m., along with cocktails throughout the evening.
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Robert Hellrung
John Kotcher
Bill Turner
Service Officers Report
We are sorry to report the death of Donald [Don] Stieber, a member since 1972, on July 14th, at age 87. Don
is survived by his wife Patricia and children Donald
A., Jr. "Chip" (Susan), Jeffrey (Karen), Mark (Kathy),
Tami Caren (Dennis), Scot (Sally), and Brad as well as
step-children Deborah Holmes, James Holmes, Karin
Nechvatal (Stephen), and Linda Posavetz (Duane).
Also surviving Don are his ten grandchildren and two
great- grandchildren. Don was a tireless supporter of
the Club and we are especially grateful for his preference that memorial contributions be directed to the
Crisis Club. Please say a prayer for Don and his family.
Enroll Now In the
Kroger Community Rewards Program
When a person enrolls or re-enrolls in April their
earnings (for the charity) will start MAY 1st 2014. Any
member who enrolled before April 1, 2014 must
re-enroll to continue earning. All participants must
sign up for the program in order to continue earning
funds for your group during 2014-2015.
If you shop at Kroger, please enroll for the Kroger
Community Rewards Program and designate the
Crisis Club as the beneficiary of your shopping. Here
is an option you can try to sign up or renew with
Kroger, call 1-800 KROGERS, follow the prompts to
#4, and the Customer Service department will answer
and ask you for the number on the back of your plus
card, tell them to add the Grosse Pointe Crisis Club
as your charitable designate and you’re done. The
whole process takes less than two (2) minutes. Please
remember that your friends, family and business associates can also help our Club so help us to get more
people to sign up. Thank you.
Crest Ford
Crest Lincoln
26333 Van Dyke
Center Line, MI 48015
36200 Van Dyke
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
888888-388388- 5224
www.crestford.com
866866- 396396- 5318
www.crestlinc.com
Paul D. Alandt - Crisis Club Member
Regretfully, we must advise of the passing of Leokadia
Borowy, mother of Trustee Bob Borowy, at age 85. Mrs.
Borowy is survived by daughters Christine Kowalski
and Kathryn Bowen and sons David, Michael, Thomas
and Robert. We are grateful for the Borowy family
preference that memorial contributions be directed
to the Crisis Club. Please say a prayer for the entire
Borowy family.
On the sick list is Trustee Dan Roemer who is recovering from a stroke. Dan’s wife Jennifer reports that he is
participating in regular speech therapy and, fortunately, does not have significant issues with mobility. We
look forward to Dan’s complete recovery and trust you
will keep Dan in your prayers.
Application for Membership
Alvin Rugledge, a resident of Grosse Pointe Farms, is
an attorney retired from practise. His sponsors are F.
Peter Blake and John Blake.
2014
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2015
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Mar 12 April 6
Trustee Meeting
Comedy Night
Annual Meeting and
Election Of Trustees
Trustee Meeting
Barrister Gardens
Barrister Gardens
Barrister Gardens
Trustee Meeting
Trustee Meeting
Spring Sports Night
Barrister Gardens
Barrister Gardens
Barrister Gardens
Barrister Gardens
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Kevin D. Schoensee
Thomas A. Schlack
Richard Grosfield, Jr.
Charles John Thomas
Daniel J. Aitken
John J. Blake
Kenneth C. Kazerski
Walter Heck, Jr.
Matthew E. Stevens
Roland J. Rinke
David E. Durney
Sam J. Hakim
John H. Coppins
David Alger Champine
Mark Landrus Fossee
Tymon C. Totte, DDS
Anthony P. Frabotta
Neill T. Peters
OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS
6 Dan J. Greene
7 Darryl A. Spicher
10 Larry E. Smith
10 Steven Grimsic
11 James M. Flannery
15 Richard D. Ray
16 Frank T. LaGrasso
18 Dallas R. Kitchen
19 Robert James Bendzinski
19 Walter S. Cytacki
20 Jack Patterson
21 Donald G. Dungan
22 Lawrence T. Hakim
26 David J. Corker
28 Michael J. Norris
29 Mark S. Hayduk
31 Jim Sesnie
31 Michael R.
[Tim] Sullivan, DDS
31 Thomas M. Bolz
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Jason Hill - Crisis Club Member
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[email protected]
FAX:
313-884-0206
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13085 FAIRLANE • LIVONIA MI 48150 • (734) 744-4820
SINCE 1959
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AND OTHER FINE PRODUCTS
Paul Quasarano
Crisis Club Member
14400 Oakland Ave.
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 867-6900
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Crisis Club Contact Information
Web: www.gpcrisisclub.org
E-mail: [email protected]
Mail: Grosse Pointe Crisis Club
18640 Mack Ave., Unit 36243
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
JAMES (JIM) MANIERE - Consultant
Servicing You is My PRIORITY
Office: (586) 532-0500 • Cell: (586) 850-5390
Email: [email protected]
Daniel J. Aitken, CPCU, CIC
John L. Konechne, CPCU, ARM
Crisis Club Member
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Insurance Agents & Consultants
710 Notre Dame • Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 881-5322 • Fax: (313) 881-5775
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Manufacturers Representatives Since 1973
Ray McPherson, Crisis Club Member
Specializing in the application of Heating and Cooling Products
that Increase Comfort and Save Energy.
9439 Marine City Hwy. • Ira, MI 48023 • (586) 725-2552 • Fax: (586) 725-2945
www.duker-reilly.com
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