Heritage Society members enjoy evening!

Great Lakes Division held their annual Heritage Society gathering this past December 12th at the Dauch Service Center.

Attendees enjoyed hearing the updates from Advisory Board Chair Scott Bednas, Council Executive Don Shepard, Planned Giving Chair Bernie Gerber, and Major Gifts Director Vic Pooler. Highlights s included the Council’s current successes and future challenges, awards from Marianne and Jay Simancek for endowment donors and an inspiring closing message from Chief Development officer Denver Laabs.

The annual event highlights planned giving and major gift benefactors with updates on a variety of campaigns.  Dave and Sue Laabs, Chuck Truza and Phil Emma were presented their awards in recognition of their substantial support over the last several years. The Council is grateful for previous gifts and future pledges!

Bernie Gerber shared a quick overview of ideas for benefactors looking to make long term impact through trust instruments.  He is helping to develop programs and processes to build support. Vic Pooler shared updates on current/ future capital projects.  We look forward to the next event in 2024.

The Council wishes to thanks Dean Sellers Ford for their continued support in social events and communications once again in 2023!.