Mackinac Associates 2013 Calendar of Member Events
The following events have been scheduled for 2013.
G. Mennen Williams Celebration
| Former Governor G. Mennen Williams (1949-1961) summered on Mackinac Island and had a love for its history. He spearheaded an effort for restoration of Fort Mackinac and other buildings and sites in the Straits of Mackinac region by planting the seed for an active restoration program in the minds of Mackinac Island State Park Commission members. It was Williams who signed into law Bill 201, the 1957 bill that authorized the issue of revenue bonds, which in turn generated the needed funding for historic preservation and restoration of Straits of Mackinac historic sites. This celebration recognizes his contribution. |  |
The event consists of a cocktail reception, tour of one of Mackinac Island’s historic cottages and dinner at Grand Hotel. Mackinac Associates Sentinel level members receive a discounted ticket price; Explorer members receive one free ticket; and Commandant’s Circle level and above members receive two free tickets. Invitations are mailed to Friend level and above members in mid-May. You do not need to be a member to attend, but if you would like to be placed on the mailing list, please call the Membership Office at (231)436-4100 or email Diane Dombroski.
June 22, 2013
G. Mennen Williams Celebration
Host Cottage(s)
Mackinac Island. 6:00 p.m.
Cost TBD
Red, White and Blue Celebration
As a kick-off to Fort Mackinac July 4th activities, Mackinac Associates hosts a wine and cheese reception under a big tent near Fort Mackinac. Members Friend level and above receive two free tickets to this event. Heritage members and guests may attend for a cost.
July 4, 2013
Red, White and Blue Celebration
Fort Mackinac, Mackinac Island. 5:30 p.m.
Free to Friend level members and above, cost to non-members TBD.
Mackinac Associates Annual Meeting August 16, 2013
Every August Mackinac Associates holds its annual meeting that usually consists of a business meeting with election of trustees, a picnic style or light dinner and a unique program that can be anything from a cruise to a poetry reading to an outdoor astronomy lesson. Attending the meeting is free to members and there is a nominal fee for dinner.