A huge thank you to everyone who came out to Wednesday’s Get Motown Moving event and made it a great success!!
What a night! Over 125 people participated, enjoying:
- informative presentations, tours, and displays,
- a sneak peak at SMART’s new articulated hybrid bus and the People Mover’s control center,
- great bargains on fabulous items at our silent auction,
- tasty treats from area restaurants and caterers, and
- a nice reception in the beautiful and historic Guardian Building / Rowland Cafe!
It would not have been possible without our amazing volunteers. Please help thank:
- Meagan Costea for the great design work
- Al Frank from Urban Press and our friends at Parsons Brinkerhoff for the printing
- Nancy Wiggers, Frank Zebot, and Larry Hands at registration
- Pat Linklater, Barbara Stevenson, and Karen Kendrick-Hands for the silent auction
- Chris Frey, Patty Fedewa, Pat Droze, SMART’s Jim Fetzer, and Duane Belin from the Detroit People Mover on the tour presentations
- Tour guides Dave Kuziemko, CeCe Grant, Josh Hyman, Steve Gutterman, Aaron Thomas, and Robert Tischbein
- TRU’s Assistant Director Ruth Johnson, Secretary Mike Whims, Ericka Alexander from the Detroit People Mover, and the other dedicated behind-the-scenes helpers,
- As well as photographer David Watkins, MC Kevin Smith, Kelly Logan, Mike Tasse, Deena Fox and other for their willingness to jump in and help wherever needed!
Our generous sponsors ensured the event was a great financial success. Please also thank:
Urban Press, Merrill Lynch, Gardner-White Furniture
Foran’s Grand Trunk Pub, Dolci di Francesca,
Sterling Group, MARP – Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers,
Michigan School of Professional Psychology, Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman,
Feet On The Street Tours, and the Michigan Environmental Council
Pieroth Wines, Jumps Restaurant, Fitness Works, Ovation Yacht Charters, Fashion Place (Fisher Building), Gallery of Contemporary Crafts, NCC concert park, Dylan’s Raw Bar & Grill, Bikram Yoga of Grosse Pointe, and A Southern Gardener
City Knits, GozoDog LLC,
Gregory Terrell & Associates,
Foran’s Grand Trunk Pub, Dolci di Francesca,
Sterling Group, MARP – Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers,
Michigan School of Professional Psychology, Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman,
Feet On The Street Tours, and the Michigan Environmental Council
plus additional silent auction donors:
EverAfter Diamonds, Nederlander’s Broadway in Detroit,
Pieroth Wines, Jumps Restaurant, Fitness Works, Ovation Yacht Charters, Fashion Place (Fisher Building), Gallery of Contemporary Crafts, NCC concert park, Dylan’s Raw Bar & Grill, Bikram Yoga of Grosse Pointe, and A Southern Gardener
Thanks!!