Gibson and Mark Linear. Both the Business Leadership and the Rising Entrepreneur awardees (Broder & Sachse Real Estate and Fuse 45’s Samantha Friedman) had JVS connections. B&S employs JVS workers and Fuse45 conducts 17 fitness classes for JVS clients with disabilities. In the keynote speech, Honorary Chair GM’s Mark Reuss called the JVS video “unbelievable,” adding that GM and he shared the JVS education priority. Citing GM’s re-entry program for older workers, Reuss concluded, “Like JVS, we are all in this together.” Thanks also to
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1. Ben Robinson (center) of Rochester Hills, Dan & Rosemary Kelly of Bloomfield. 2. Greg Schwartz, Jr, of Bloomfield, Gayle Flannigan of Rochester. 3. Mike Vojinov (left) of Birmingham, Mike Hansen of Lake Orion, John Tomas of Rochester. 4. Susan & Tim Lucken of Birmingham. 5. Mary Ann Cromwell (left) of Bloomfield, Chris Allen of Birmingham.
generous sponsors, the 21st annual event raised $325,000 for programs to help people realize life’s potential. French American Chamber of Commerce When the 170 Francophiles ($170, $200 tickets) arrived at Orchard Lake Country Club, they saw three Cars with Wings displayed near the entrance. It was a salute to the honoree, Air FranceKLM USA’s Stéphane Ormand and his company’s role in connecting Detroit to the world. During the dinner program FACC president Cedric Ballerin remarked on France’s importance to Detroit’s future. The dinner followed champagne on the terrace and a silent wine and art auction benefiting ($10,000) Doctors Without Borders. The international non-profit was founded in 1971 by French physicians and won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999 for its life saving medical care worldwide and the attention it brings to problems in countries where it serves. The organization’s Gilles de Gilles said it depends on individual donors for 90percent of its funding. Franklin Garden Walk Most of the 798 ticket holders ($12, $15 tickets) toured the five exceptional gardens open for the 33rd annual Garden Walk lovingly presented by the Franklin garden club. The generous, talented gardeners included Jean Hansen, Anne Murray, Nancy Farber, Isabelle Ribando and Frank Venegas. Margaret Bancroft and Cynthia Amann chaired the event which also included a market offering garden-related products like sculptures, birdhouses and baskets. Three days after the walk, Sharon Wolf hosted the wrap-up luncheon for club members at which Jane Davis and Ann Houston passed the copresidency to Peggy Default and Bancroft. Other luncheon business included news that the walk raised $8,000 for the club’s philanthropies and that Cindy Juliano and Kathy Lorencz are the 2019 Walk chairs. downtownpublications.com
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