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The
DCA congratulates the 2007
19th Annual Salute to Excellence Honorees
The Salute to
Excellence Awards are meant to honor individuals who have
contributed to the quality of life downriver. Several
nominations were considered this year. This year's honorees
include a cross-section of individuals and groups who have made a mark in our
communities in the areas of cultural and community service.
These are not popularity awards, but exemplify a lifetime of works
dedicated to the principles of community service.
Roland
& Carol Ann Owens
Performers and Community Activists who have provided
continuous service to many non-profit organizations through
performances. Their mission statement: "to help children
discover the path to realize their dreams."
Claudette
& Jack Rourke
Community
Activists and Supporters, especially for their work on behalf of the
historic landmark, Henry Ford Estate, support of Michigan artists
and other arts and cultural organizations.
Karen
Wilson
Arts Supporter
and Community Business Leader who has contributed to the enhancement
of the quality of life Downriver by serving as a board member and
volunteer for many organizations and sponsor for numerous events.
Southgate
Community Players
Community
Organization that has for more than 50 years enriched the performing
arts in the Downriver area and providing performance opportunities
for hundreds of community actors.
A special thank you to the
following corporations and individuals who have given generously to
support this event. List is current to September 5th
Presenting
Sponsors: Karen Colina Wilson; Rosalind and Richard Meyer Family
Foundation
Salute Benefactors: Miller, Canfield, Paddock and
Stone, PLC;
John Willems; World Heritage Foundation,
Salute Patrons: John and Nancy Colina; Charles O. & Delores
Howey
Salute Friends: Monroe
Bank and Trust
Salute Sponsors: Joy Squire, Ballet Americana; Kimberly and Steven Landaal
Salute Individuals: Julianne Kohn
2007 SALUTE TO
EXCELLENCE COMMITTEE
Chair: Rosalind Meyers
Committee Members: Paula Boase, Evelyn Cairns,
Delores Howey, Levon King, Phillipa Matakas, Louis Neuman, Karen Ranka,
Phillip J. Rauch, Claudette Rourke, Joy Squire, Linda Stanko, Faye Tabor, Karen Wilson,
Norma Wurmlinger
HONORARYCOMMITTEE
Mayor Richard Huebler, Allen Park; Mayor Jim Beaubien, Gibraltar; Mr. Kurt
Kobiljak, Twp. Supervisor, Grosse Ile; Mayor Philip Smalley, Rockwood;
Mayor Cameron Priebe, Taylor; Mayor Gerald Brown, Trenton; Mayor Karen
Mazo, Woodhaven; Mayor James DeSana, Wyandotte; Mayor Norma Wurmlinger,
Southgate
Ticket prices are $100 per person. Please note there is a $3 round trip
fare to cross the Grosse Ile Bridge. For more information and ticket
purchases, call 734-287-6103.
Thank you!
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