Brandon Inge, Lem Barney and Dave Rozema among local sports celebrities participating in United Way’s All Star Champions Celebration, Jan. 5
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MEDIA CONTACTS:
Patricia A. Ellis, 313-226-9484; cell, 313-410-3417 or pager, 313-840-1948
Megan Bracket, 313-226-9409 or pager, 313-840-4321
SPONSORED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT THE HISTORIC FIREHOUSE
DETROIT – More that 300 of metro Detroit’s philanthropic residents will attend United Way for Southeastern Michigan’s All Star Champions Celebration Friday, Jan. 5, at the Historic Firehouse, in downtown Detroit. The party, sponsored by DaimlerChrysler, will recognize and thank United Way’s Tocqueville Society members – those who contribute $10,000 or more annually to United Way to benefit southeast Michigan.
As part of the celebration, local sports players and alumni, media representatives and community leaders will serve as celebrity bartenders throughout the evening.
Thomas Dekar, vice chairman, Deloitte & Touche USA LLP, served as chair of United Way for Southeastern Michigan’s 2006 Tocqueville Society. The Torch Drive and Tocqueville Society
contributions help fund more than 300 programs and services at approximately 150 health and human service organizations throughout Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties.
“When we think about community champions we’re not only referring to those who excel in sports or business,” said Michael J. Brennan, president & CEO, United Way for Southeastern Michigan. “There are countless people who generously give of their resources and time to assure that children have opportunities to excel and people have a chance to overcome challenges and succeed in life. It is those exceptional Leadership Givers who each year help United Way be the best that it can be for the residents of this region. They are United Way’s all star champions year-round.”
WHAT: United Way’s All Star Champions Celebration
Sponsored by DaimlerChrysler
WHEN: Friday, Jan. 5
6 – 10 p.m. Brief program begins at 7:45 p.m. (Best time for media 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.)
WHERE: The Historic Firehouse
250 West Larned, downtown Detroit (across from Cobo Center)
Parking available at the adjacent Downtown Garage, 328 West Congress
WHO: Celebrities include: Representing Detroit Tiger Alumni are Gary Ignatsiak, Larry Pashnick, Dave Rozema and Patrick Sheridan; representing Detroit Lions Alumni are Hall of Famer Lem Barney, Lomas Brown, Coach Rick Forzano, Horace King and Scott Kowalkowski.
Program participants include Michael J. Brennan, president & CEO, United Way for Southeastern Michigan; Troy A. Clarke, president, General Motors North America and group vice president, Manufacturing, General Motors Corp., and chair of the 2007 Torch Drive; Thomas Dekar, vice chairman, Deloitte & Touche USA LLP and chair of United Way’s Tocqueville Society; and Jason Vines, vice president, Chrysler Communications Group, DaimlerChrysler.
WHY: This invitation only party will recognize and thank United Way’s Tocqueville Society members – those who contribute $10,000 or more annually to United Way to benefit southeast Michigan.
Media are welcome. Please call Patricia Ellis, 313-226-9484 or cell, 313-410-3417; or Megan Bracket, 313-226-9409 or pager, 313-840-4321, if you plan to cover the event.
United Way for Southeastern Michigan mobilizes the caring power of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties to improve lives in measurable and lasting ways throughout the region. The organization is led by a diverse group of volunteers from business, labor, government, human services, education and the community. United Way provides opportunities to invest in the metropolitan Detroit community through its annual Torch Drive and is a leader in convening partners to impact local residents each year by increasing economic self-sufficiency, protecting children and youth at risk, strengthening families, empowering neighborhoods and communities, and promoting health and wellness. Additional information is available at www.uwsem.org.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Patricia A. Ellis, 313-226-9484; cell, 313-410-3417 or pager, 313-840-1948
Megan Bracket, 313-226-9409 or pager, 313-840-4321
SPONSORED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT THE HISTORIC FIREHOUSE
DETROIT – More that 300 of metro Detroit’s philanthropic residents will attend United Way for Southeastern Michigan’s All Star Champions Celebration Friday, Jan. 5, at the Historic Firehouse, in downtown Detroit. The party, sponsored by DaimlerChrysler, will recognize and thank United Way’s Tocqueville Society members – those who contribute $10,000 or more annually to United Way to benefit southeast Michigan.
As part of the celebration, local sports players and alumni, media representatives and community leaders will serve as celebrity bartenders throughout the evening.
Thomas Dekar, vice chairman, Deloitte & Touche USA LLP, served as chair of United Way for Southeastern Michigan’s 2006 Tocqueville Society. The Torch Drive and Tocqueville Society
contributions help fund more than 300 programs and services at approximately 150 health and human service organizations throughout Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties.
“When we think about community champions we’re not only referring to those who excel in sports or business,” said Michael J. Brennan, president & CEO, United Way for Southeastern Michigan. “There are countless people who generously give of their resources and time to assure that children have opportunities to excel and people have a chance to overcome challenges and succeed in life. It is those exceptional Leadership Givers who each year help United Way be the best that it can be for the residents of this region. They are United Way’s all star champions year-round.”
WHAT: United Way’s All Star Champions Celebration
Sponsored by DaimlerChrysler
WHEN: Friday, Jan. 5
6 – 10 p.m. Brief program begins at 7:45 p.m. (Best time for media 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.)
WHERE: The Historic Firehouse
250 West Larned, downtown Detroit (across from Cobo Center)
Parking available at the adjacent Downtown Garage, 328 West Congress
WHO: Celebrities include: Representing Detroit Tiger Alumni are Gary Ignatsiak, Larry Pashnick, Dave Rozema and Patrick Sheridan; representing Detroit Lions Alumni are Hall of Famer Lem Barney, Lomas Brown, Coach Rick Forzano, Horace King and Scott Kowalkowski.
Program participants include Michael J. Brennan, president & CEO, United Way for Southeastern Michigan; Troy A. Clarke, president, General Motors North America and group vice president, Manufacturing, General Motors Corp., and chair of the 2007 Torch Drive; Thomas Dekar, vice chairman, Deloitte & Touche USA LLP and chair of United Way’s Tocqueville Society; and Jason Vines, vice president, Chrysler Communications Group, DaimlerChrysler.
WHY: This invitation only party will recognize and thank United Way’s Tocqueville Society members – those who contribute $10,000 or more annually to United Way to benefit southeast Michigan.
Media are welcome. Please call Patricia Ellis, 313-226-9484 or cell, 313-410-3417; or Megan Bracket, 313-226-9409 or pager, 313-840-4321, if you plan to cover the event.
United Way for Southeastern Michigan mobilizes the caring power of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties to improve lives in measurable and lasting ways throughout the region. The organization is led by a diverse group of volunteers from business, labor, government, human services, education and the community. United Way provides opportunities to invest in the metropolitan Detroit community through its annual Torch Drive and is a leader in convening partners to impact local residents each year by increasing economic self-sufficiency, protecting children and youth at risk, strengthening families, empowering neighborhoods and communities, and promoting health and wellness. Additional information is available at www.uwsem.org.
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