Guests began arriving at 6:45pm and were greeted by the enchanting sounds of harp music. The new Grand Concert Pedal Harp was played by a talented 11-year old Riverview resident, Emily Margaret Mobley. She was the first ever recipient of the new Opportunity Award for Youth Music Students. The $250 award was used by Miss Mobley toward the purchase of a new harp. Prior to winning this award, the Mobley’s had rented a harp for Emily.
TIC President Ruth Sebaly with Emily Mobley and her new harp.
- If you totaled up all of the hours volunteered to TIC they would equal 18 years
- If you add up the total years of service of their 36 employees, it equals more than 200 years
Former TIC President Kay Ikola (left) and Kari West, TIC Development Specialist (right).
Over the years, Mr. Ross has volunteered over 10,000 hours of service to TIC. The bidding at the silent auction was fast and furious with guests lingering close to the bidding lists of the items that they wanted. Some of the items donated for the auction included Elvis memorabilia, vintage Life magazines, gift certificates for massages, and tickets to several Red Wings and Viper home games.
Pauline Uroda and Jack Ross looking for his name on TIC computer trivia as the volunteer with the most service hours.
TIC President Ruth Sebaly was first to speak. She talked about all of the services that TIC offers residents of Wayne and Monroe Counties.
Louis Neuman, TIC Chairman of the Board, congratulated TIC volunteers and staff on all of their hard work and accomplishments. “Despite our great economy, there are still a lot of people out there who need help.” Neuman stated.
Neuman then presented The Community Partner Awards to Ameritech and Wyandotte Kiwanis #1000. Both of these organizations have volunteered time and resources to TIC for several years.
(from left to right) TIC Chairman and SEMCA Workforce Development Board Member, Louis Neuman, fellow SEMCA WDB member Ed Suchyta of MRS; and SEMCA Executive Director John B. O’Reilly Jr.
Items for the silent auction were all donated to TIC.
The evening was declared a huge success by all who attended. With the cash raised totaling $40,000 and in-kind donations reaching $44,000, who could argue?
Congratulations TIC! May you continue to serve and grow for many years to come.