RetireeLine 2014 Issue No. 4

RETIREELINE
Consumers Energy Retiree News • 2014 Issue No. 4
Retirees Meet Feb. 25 for
Annual Florida Reunion
I
T’S TIME TO SIGN UP for the 59th Annual Florida Reunion
Luncheon set for Wednesday, Feb. 25 in Zephyrhills.
“It looks as though Michigan may be in for another long,
cold winter,” suggests Bill Romoser, committee co-chair
along with his wife, Anne. “Plan now to come down where
it’s warm, and stop off at Zephyrhills for the annual retirees
potluck luncheon.”
The event will feature keynote presentations by either John
Russell, president and CEO of CMS Energy Corporation and
Consumers Energy Company, or Dan Malone, Senior Vice
President of Consumers Energy, depending on scheduling.
Both have attended the event several times, bringing retirees
up-to-date with company events.
door prize
drawings,” he
said. “We expect
to conclude by
1:30 p.m."
The committee
urges early
registration. Those attending should complete and return the
form below along with $5 per attendee by Feb. 20. If you
have already made your reservation using the form mailed to
past attendees, no further action is needed.
The event will be held at the clubhouse of Country Aire
Village, 39333 Blue Skye Drive, Zephyrhills, FL 33542.
Zephyrhills is located about 24 miles northwest of Lakeland.
Retiree Percy Watson and his wife, Wanda, residents
of Country Aire Village, lead the committee in the park.
Members include Claude and Nancy Horton, Fred Marsh,
Alice Gates, Fred Denham, Ray and Bonnie Brown, Dale and
Donna Borders, Peggy Strauch, Bob and Marcy Brown, Jack
and Betty Braughten and Bob and Carol Counterman.
Hospitality, coffee and tea service begin at 10 a.m. The
keynote presentation starts at 11:15 a.m. Time is allowed
for questions and answers. The potluck lunch starts around
noon.
“Come and join in the fun and fellowship for our reunion
in Florida, and we promise sunshine and warm weather,”
said Romoser. “Well, ‘promise’ is a little strong, but we have
been extremely fortunate in the past.”
“You are asked to bring a passing dish along with your own
table service,” says Romoser. Coffee and iced tea will be
furnished. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted.
To register, print the registration form in the newsletter,
complete and mail it with your payment to: Bill and Anne
Romoser, 4629 Armitage Place, Lakeland, FL 33801.
“After lunch, we will have a brief business meeting and
2014 Annual Florida Reunion Registration Form
_____________Cannot attend. Keep me on the mailing list. Return by Feb. 18
____________Will attend. I have enclosed $5 per person.
Retiree Name:_____________________________________________________Guest(s) Name(s):___________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________________City, State, ZIP Code:_________________________________________
Telephone where you can be reached in Florida________________________Email:______________________________________________________
Are you interested in being on or helping the Reunion Committee?___________________________________________________________________
The Romosers can be reached at (863) 666-8021 or by email at [email protected].
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Forerunners Award Makes
Up Shortfall for College
R
ICK NOBLE DROVE three and a half hours from Indiana
to Augusta to accept an $800 award on behalf of his
son, Levi Eric Noble, who began his education this fall
at Purdue University.
“He was $800 short to pay for his first term at Purdue,” said
Levi’s father, speaking before about 100 attendees at the
annual Forerunners Luncheon Sept. 24. “He was really glad
to hear of this check.”
presented checks to those award winners represented at the
luncheon. He has been committee chair for the 17 years that
the Forerunners have had the program.
“Jim has spent hours on this program every year,” said
Rhoda Tinkham, past president of the club and committee
member. “He does great work. You would think those kids
were his.”
The Forerunners, the club for company retirees, gave
out $800 scholarships to six students this year, and also
awarded a special $1,000 Richmond Brothers Scholarship.
Noble was sponsored by his grandfather, Ev Beemer,
a member of the Lansing Capitaliers chapter of the
Forerunners.
The awards are given to children, grandchildren,
stepchildren, step-grandchildren and similar legal dependents
of a paid-up member of the Forerunners. A Forerunners
member is eligible for only one award in any given year.
Winners are selected by a blind drawing. The awards can be
used for tuition, books, fees and other academic expenses.
The club voted to award three $600 scholarships for 2015,
and expects to be able to also present the $1,000 Richmond
Brothers Award.
Applications will be available through the Forerunners, local
chapters.
Jim Tippner, outgoing chair of the scholarship committee,
Rick Noble, father of award winner, accepts check from Jim
Tippner (left), outgoing Forerunners scholarship chair .
Herb Kops Tells Retirees
About Benefit Changes
Each year in the fall, Herb Kops,
director of employee benefits, visits
chapters of the Forerunners and
brings them up-to-date with pension
and medical benefit changes.
Herb Kops, left, responds to benefit questions from retiree
John Little and his wife, Pam, after a presentation before
members of the Jacksonians chapter of the Forerunners.
He spoke before about 100 retirees
and guests on Sept. 24 at the annual
Forerunners Reunion Luncheon. On
Oct. 21, he spoke to 150 members
of the Jacksonians. And, as usual,
he stays behind to respond to
questions.
"Herb’s visits are really popular
with retirees, and he’s a wonderful
speaker," said Kitty Foster, event
coordinator for the Jacksonians.
Kops explained that the retiree
health and pension plans are
in “good shape.” In response
to a question, he said that the
Affordable Health Care Act has some
positives and some negatives for
the company, but that the federal
legislation requires a significant
increase in reporting requirements.
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A New Energy Policy:
Putting Michigan First
• Create energy-related jobs.
• But the electric energy landscape is about to change
dramatically, both within our state and across the
Midwest.
New federal regulations have set strict limits on power plant
emissions, and more than 60 large, coal-fired power plants
in the Midwest will be retired.
These retirements are expected to eliminate the Midwest's
surplus of power and in some states, create shortfalls –
including a 2,000-3,000 megawatt (MW) shortfall right here
in Michigan.
While building plants to replace this capacity seems like an
easy answer, it is a lengthy process and, without changes to
Michigan's hybrid electric market, could result in unfair cost
shifting from Retail Open Access (ROA) customers to our
bundled utility customers.
This is what has happened in the Upper Peninsula, where
residential and small-business customers are facing dramatic
increases in their power bills after a mining business signed
on with an alternative-energy supplier and left remaining
customers to pay millions of dollars in costs to upgrade a
large power plant.
That’s why we need more certainty as we plan for the
future. A debate over Michigan's next energy law will occur in
2015, and we welcome these conversations. We support Gov.
Rick Snyder's call for a new energy law for the next decade
based on:
• Adaptability: policies resilient to changing federal
requirements.
F
OR MANY CUSTOMERS, as long as utility bills remain
reasonable, and the lights, air conditioning and heat stay
on, energy is an afterthought.
Until now, this indifference has been okay. Since 2008,
Michigan has had a thoughtful and balanced electric energy
plan allowing us to:
• Invest in energy efficiency to help customers save
money.
• Promote clean, renewable energy sources.
• Streamline regulations to enable investment in power
plants, pipelines and wires.
• Enable environmental controls to improve Michigan's
air and water quality.
• Reliability: fewer, shorter outages and never
experiencing massive outages due to lack of supply.
• Affordability: reducing electric and heating bills so
customers spend less than national averages.
• Environmental protection: A healthier future by
reducing emissions and increasing our renewable
energy portfolio.
We must ensure a sensible, sustainable and flexible energy
plan. As we prepare to enter this debate next year, look
for information on how you can help support our state's
economy, environment and customers. For questions email:
[email protected] or call: (517) 788-0594.
David Mengebier
V.P. Governmental and Public Affairs
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Couple Celebrates 70th
William (Bill) and Sara Patton celebrated their 70th
wedding anniversary on Oct. 1. Bill started working at the
Whiting Power plant in 1954, and in 1976 moved to Bay
City as Supervisor for the traveling maintenance crew. He
retired in 1983.
RetireeLine reports wedding anniversaries of 50 or more years and
similar lifetime landmarks. Please include your anniversary date,
when you started with Consumers, where you worked, what you did,
and when you retired. Information and original photos can be sent to
RetireeLine, 19 Hidden Ridge Trail, Jackson, MI 49203-5172. Or email
[email protected].
Fox/NPR Political Correspondent Mara Liasson
Keynote at EBG Chairman’s Club Dinner
News Sunday, FOX Broadcasting Company's public affairs
program that airs nationwide each Sunday morning.
She joined NPR in 1997 and is currently the station’s
national political correspondent. She covered six
presidential elections starting in 1992.
This was Liasson’s second appearance as keynote
speaker for EBG and was well received by attendees. The
dinner is only one of the events available for shareholder
retiree members of EBG. Membership includes invitations
to attend EBG events such as Pizza and Policies held
throughout the state of Michigan and the annual EBG golf
invitational, including a legislative briefing and dinner.
“Retirees have been a strong and highly valued voice on
behalf of our grass roots efforts and EBG,” Megan Cary,
EBG Manager, said. “We are going to continue to work
together with retirees, especially in 2015 when energy
policy will be on the agenda for both the state Legislature
and Congress.”
Mara Liasson, contributor to Fox News Channel and
political correspondent for National Public Radio (NPR),
was the keynote speaker for the Employees for Better
Government (EBG) Chairman’s Club dinner on Dec. 10.
Liasson shared her vision of political trends over the next
two years with more than 200 employees and retirees.
Liasson joined FOX News Channel (FNC) in 1997 and
currently serves as a contributor. She also serves as
a panelist on Special Report with Brett Baier and FOX
Cary was appointed to her present post when Carrie
Schneider was named Community Programs Manager in
the Corporate Giving and Education department in March
of this year.
Look for more information to come from Cary as we enter
the energy policy debate early next year. For questions,
email: [email protected] or call (517) 7880594.
Per Federal and State Law, retirees must be shareholders
of CMS Energy or Consumers Energy to be eligible for EBG
membership.
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Forerunners
Chapter News
and Events
Some 100
FSept.ORERUNNERS:
retirees and guests met
24 at Yarrow Golf and
Conference Center in Augusta
for the 34th Annual Forerunners
Reunion Luncheon. Steve Tucker
and Bill Marionfeld, the Duo
of Destiny, provided a musical
note following the luncheon.
The day before, 90 golfers took
to the course for the annual
Forerunners Golf Scramble.
“They have a gorgeous golf
course here,” commented Bill
Pike, a Metro area retiree. “I golf
with a group, and I’m sure we’re
coming back here. We didn’t get
attacked by a bear; it didn’t rain,
it didn’t snow, no pagers went
off – it was a great day!”
The winning foursome of Glenn
Wetzel, Ron Jean, Tim Rorring
and Jim Westerhof carded a 63.
Rich Ford, Vice President
of Transmission, presented
an overview of company
progress. He remarked on the
contributions of retirees and
said, “We really thank you for
what you have done for our
company.”
In response to a question, Ford
said he did not see the company
investing in a transmission line
to Indiana now and referred
to interstate projects as “too
risky.”
Megan Cary, the EBG Political
Action Committee Manager,
provided a legislative briefing.
Herb Kops, director of employee
benefits, explained program
changes. The speakers, as
usual, were available for
questions from attendees.
ASTERNERS: Tom Bollman is
Efollowing
the new chapter President,
Jimmy King, who
becomes immediate past
president. The chapter serves
Flint and Lapeer. Don Smith
remains the contact for Owosso.
OUTHEASTERNERS: The
S
chapter, representing Monroe
County and vicinity, are holding
Dec. 16 at 1 p.m. at the Erie
Restaurant. Attendees will order
off the menu. Information can
be obtained from Jerry Ridner,
President, at (419) 340-2968, or
Linda Homolka, Social Director,
at (734) 847-8846.
ONDER WATTS: The
W
chapter, representing Bay
City, Midland, Saginaw, Karn/
Weadock and the northern
area, celebrated the season
with fellow retirees Dec. 10 at
the Wilder Road service center
in Bay City. It was a potluck
luncheon with entertainment
provided by the award-winning
Barbershop Harmony Society.
Call Len Bobick, President, for
information about upcoming
events or becoming a member at
(989) 893-2418 or John Wilson,
Secretary, at (989) 439-1173.
F
LORIDA: The 59th Florida
Potluck Reunion is set for
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015 at
Zephyrhills. More information
and a registration form are
available on Page 1.
their holiday luncheon Tuesday,
The team of Jim Dillon, from left, Jimmy King, Ernie Sakraska,
and Bill Pike noted they did not win but admitted to having possibly more fun than most at the Forerunners golf outing Sept. 23.
Vonda Bellinger, Forerunners President, welcomes Tom Bollman as
the new President of the Easterners chapter.
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Welcome to RETIREELINE
APRIL
[Not Available]
JUNE
Arnell, Paul L.
Ocqueoc
Bassett, Theresa A.
Battle Creek
Brunner, James E.
Grand Haven
Burr, Thomas H.
North Muskegon
Bushre, Michael L.
Wheeler
Denzer, Edward M.
Grand Haven
Doan, Janer E.
Bay City
Earegood, Larry G.
Jackson
Frounfelker, Robert E.
Jackson
Gauss, William P.
Holland
Hice, Donald D.
Frankfort
Hill, Ronald M.
Grand Haven
Hoagland, Garry L.
Ravenna
Howell, Dennis M.
Grand Haven
Isquierdo, Edward J.
Reese
Kloack, Teresa M.
Rives Jct.
Kulhawik, Dick
Grand Rapids
Kutyna, Timothy E.
Brooklyn
Lohr, Gary R.
Bay City
Lok, Albert L.
Battle Creek
Lopez, David
Burt
Lyons, Deborah S.
Jackson
Martek, Charles F.
Bay City
Maxwell, Curtis B.
Pontiac
Moore, Jo Ellen
Temperence
Moore, John W.
Chelsea
Nowosad, Jack E.
Fort Gratiot
Osborn, Janet L.
Jackson
Ramsayer, Neil E.
Essexville
Rice, Mark W.
Davison
Richter Jr., Lyle G.
Bay City
Schulz, Neil A.
Ashley
Smela, Edward A.
Linwood
Teasdale, Michael B.
Saginaw
Tongen, Karen M.
Holt
Ulmer, Maxine P.
Flushing
VanderLaan, Kathryn L.
Byron Center
Woodrow, Katherine I.
St. Charles
JULY
Coon, Bernard H.
Monroe
Dailey, Gerald T.
Gladwin
Dymora, Suzanne L.
Saginaw
Engers, Stephen J.
Holland
Forcier, Michele D.
Grand Blanc
Fountain, Thomas M.
Au Sable Twp.
Gallup Jr., Robert M.
Kentwood
Gonzales, Oscar R.
Bay City
Kolomos, Douglas A.
Lansing
Kotesky, Arnold W.
Boyne City
Leahy Jr., James W.
Marshall
Lester, Richard L.
Jackson
Martin, Sharon D.
Davison
Parker, Michael R.
Auburn
Reamer, Julie L.
Flint
Robertson, Shelly M.
Jackson
Robinson, Jon R.
Jackson
Stoevsand, Forrest L.
Norton Shores
Thomasson, Roy A.
Jackson
Timmons, Paul T.
Jerome
Waudby, William P.
Jackson
Zang, Jacqueline M.
Nashville
Zenter, Dale F.
Jackson
AUGUST
Beachum, Randy W.
Twin Lake
Berndt, Brenda G.
Jackson
Dupuis, Rick J.
Grand Haven
Galbraith, Rodney W.
Auburn Hills
Gray III, Charles R.
Spring Lake
Haddix Jr. Robert L.
Linwood
Jones, Suzanne R.
Jackson
Jordan Jr., Joseph
Saginaw
Kumrits, Paul J.
Davison
Lange, Roy O.
Shelby Twp.
Lynch, David T.
Holt
McFarland, Timothy J.
Muskegon
McKimmy, Michael A.
Clark Lake
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Welcome to RETIREELINE
Meinke, Ann L.
Ada
Monk, Nancy A.
Flint
Near, Jeffrey R.
Whitehall
Osier Jr., Chestly D.
Midland
Schultz, William F.
Holland
Shepard, Joanne G.
Grand Rapids
Sinko, Mark B.
Lansing
Spain, Victoria
Toledo, Ohio
Sutton, Dennis E.
Burton
Tanner, Richard E.
Clio
Weber, James A.
Bay City
Wiess, Gary D.
Pinconning
Williamson, Dwight
Battle Creek
SEPTEMBER
Avery, Sandra J.
Brooklyn
Braman, Walter A.
Edmore
Cairns Jr., Thomas J.
Cadillac
Courier, Gerard D.
Bay City
Downie, Ricky M.
Clio
Fater, Curtis J.
Rives Jct.
Ferens, Michael A.
Jackson
Fisher, James G.
Bellaire
(continued)
Fleming, David W.
Montague
Madison, Herman N.
Charlevoix
Metiva, Robert M.
Twin Lake
Pelky, Timothy E.
Swartz Creek
Peters, Thomas A.
Coldwater
Provost, Jeffrey W.
Davison
Rees, Mark W.
Lansing
Robbins, David A.
Holland
Tester, Steven M.
Goodrich
Ullrich, Gary P.
Richmond
Wardell, Roger R.
DeWitt
Wright, Sue A.
Climax
OCTOBER
Burger, Beverly S.
Manitou Beach
Dacey, David J.
Hudsonville
Fuller, John J.
Jackson
Kneller, Robert
Gobles
Martinus, Stephen G.
New Era
McCloskey, Timothy P.
Marshall
Netto, Oscar A.
Jackson
Provorse, Kathy J.
Clio
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Deaths
Please Note: Deaths are listed alphabetically by the month in which they were
reported. The date of death appears below the name of the deceased.
APRIL
[Not Available]
White, Gorden J.
JUNE
June 8 – Portage
Barrett, Francis W.
June 2 – Jackson
Bliesener, Kenneth R.
June 9 – Lansing
Bogart, Margie I.
May 30 – Traverse City
Dibble, Richard J.
June 19 – Jackson
Douglas, Raymond C.
June 9 - Detroit
Gugul, Roland P.
May 20 – Frankenmuth
Monsion, James W.
June 1 – Pinconning
Nelson, Robert L.
June 8 – Waterford
Nieboer, Lawrence E.
June 15 – White Cloud
Osborne, Lawrence E.
June 6 – Muskegon
Sailor, Doyle K.
June 14 – Greenville
Shaw, Douglas R.
May 4 – Cadillac
Shideler, William K.
April 28 – Lansing
Smith, William H.
June 10 – Pontiac
Spencer, Kaye L.
June 18 – Rochester Hills
Thelen, Edward L.
May 25 – Westphalia
Traill, Laura J.
June 14 – Horton
Turner, Lorenzo
May 31 – Pontiac
Vincent, Henry E.
May 30 – St. Clair
Wadsworth, John C.
June 4 – Lapeer
Ward, James R.
May 26 – Middleville
June 8 – Portage
Wolf, Donald G.
JULY/AUGUST
Craven, Nyla N.
July 18 – Traverse City
Cutler, Russell F.
Aug. 16 – Marion
Fairly, John A.
Aug. 7 – Jackson
Graves, Donald G.
July 28 – Monroe
Hand, Gail S.
July 30 – Alanson
Haring, Roger C.
Aug. 18 – Port Orange, Fla.
Jeffords Jr., H
Aug. 18 – Adrian
Jenkins, Lowell D.
Aug. 14 – Longville, La.
Maurer, Jerry E.
July 29 – Grass Lake
Mc Coy, Gary L
July 13 – Alma
McLanahan, Beverly W.
Grand Blanc
Neal, Thomas P.
Aug. 1 - Grand Junction
Perry, Paul A.
Aug. 17 – Novi
Sawasky, Joseph F.
July 31 – Erie
Van Campen, Kenneth E.
July 30 – North Judson, Ind.
Young, Karl D.
July 29 – Traverse City
SEPTEMBER
Ansted, Ila M
Sept. 11 – Adrian
Bower, Edward J.
Aug. 27 – Bruce Twp.
Bowman, Ilene S.
June 5 – Clinton Twp.
Buckhave, Jens C.
Sept. 14 Livonia
Burgener, Lucinda A.
Aug. 18 – Jackson
Campbell, Michael J.
Aug. 27 – Jackson
Cortner, Wayne R.
Sept. 15 – Flushing
Donley, Robert S.
Aug. 27 – Jackson
Green, Donald R.
Aug. 18 – Jackson
Hess, Donna P.
Aug. 13 – The Villages, Fla.
Koschik, Michael G.
Aug. 27 – Chicago Ill.
Krawczak, Isabella M.
Sept. 2 – Saginaw
Lamoreaux Jr., A. E.
Aug. 19 – Twin Lake
Mericle, Sara J.
Aug. 26 – Erie, Colo.
Nelkie, Cecil A.
Sept. 4
Ovens, Delores C.
Sept. 7 - Mattawan
Permenter, Madeline K.
Sept. 21 – Plantersville. Tex.
Robertson, Shelly M.
Sept. 17 – Jackson
Stevenson, Patricia J.
Sept. 13 – Grand Ledge
Trost. Charles E.
Sept. 21 – Clinton Twp.
OCTOBER
Adams, Margaret A.
July 13 – Stafford, Tex.
Armstrong, David B.
Oct. 16 – Clarkston
Barbour, Robert F.
Oct. 7 – Jackson
Conner Jr., Noble
Oct. 19 – Jackson
Cosgrove, Vincent R.
Oct. 12 – Jackson
Drury, James S.
Oct. 2 – Canton
Gamble, RobertC.
Oct. 26 – Jackson
Guerin, Raymond J.
Sept. 26 – Las Vegas, Nev.
Haire Jr., Clifford G.
Oct. 24 – Sterling Heights
Hairston, Willie B.
Oct. 5 – Kalamazoo
Hamlin Jr., John H.
Oct. 5 – Jenison
Haueter, Robert L.
Oct. 7 – Anderson, S.C.
Krueger, Jack K.
Oct. 6 – Grand Haven
Kutz, Leonard M.
Sept. 3 – Bay City
Lownds, Keith A.
Aug. 22 – Montague
Marks, Kenneth A.
Oct. 13 – Clio
Mattson, David N.
Sept. 29 – Richland
Richards, Carl H.
Sept. 26 – Kalamazoo
Sheckler, William L.
Oct. 17 – Sparta
Swanson, Frederick J.
Oct. 4 – Honor
Van Hattem, Robert J.
Oct. 6 – Jenison
Varner, Richard C.
Oct. 4, Barryton
Wade, Mary M.
Oct. 6 – Hemlock
Wortman, H. Ray
Oct. 6 – Ann Arbor
Yancey, Zelma R.
Oct. 26 – Mt. Laural, N.J.
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CONSUMERS ENERGY CONTACTS
RETIREE WEBSITE: consumersenergy.com/retiree
THE FORERUNNERS: Phone: (517) 788-1221; Fax: (517) 788-1302 - 1945 Parnall Rd., Room P21-504, Jackson, MI 49201
OFFICERS: Vonda Belanger, president, [email protected]; Julie Miller, scholarship chair; Nancy Miller, secretary, nancylou.
[email protected]; Kathy Gabriel, treasurer; Rhoda Tinkham, immediate past president, [email protected].
CHAPTERS:
Adrian: Adrianites – Alan Morgenthaler
(517) 265-7539
Alma: Grey Power – Bob Divelbiss
(989) 833-2403
Arizona: Sun Runners – John Ralph (623) 935-9772
Battle Creek: Kilowatt Kreekers – Margaret Skinner/Moody (269) 967-2263
Flint, Lapeer: Easterners – Tom Bollman
(810) 444-9054
Owosso – Don Smith
(989) 723-2324
Florida: Bill Romoser (reunion only, winters)
(863) 666-8021
Grand Rapids, Hastings, Greenville:
Livewires – Frank Zimmerman
(616) 656-1147
Jackson: Jacksonians – Andy Dotterweich
(517) 740-7918
Kalamazoo: Kalamazoo Clann – Harold Stanley
(269) 734-7969
Lansing: Capitaliers – George Martin
(517) 669-1782
Livonia, Howell: Blue Flames – Sue Breckenridge
(734) 452-2251
Monroe County: Southeasters – Jerry Ridner
(419) 340-2968
Muskegon: Lakesiders – Jim Fuller
(616) 842-7599
Royal Oak: Metro Region Pioneers – Phyllis Leo
(586) 677-9235
Saginaw, Bay City, Midland, Karn/Weadock:
Wonder Watts – Len Bobick(989) 893-2418
Tawas City: Northeastern Lights – Lee Lockman
(989) 362-7003
Traverse City: Northwesters – Chuck Hollman
(231) 947-8279
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