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Letter from the Presidents
As we reflect back on 2005, we can paraphrase
Dickens: it was the happiest of years…and the sad-
dest. The Society celebrated 60 incredible years of
growth and community involvement. We sponsored a
number of excellent programs, including the new One-
room Schoolhouse, and hosted hundreds of visitors.
Take a look at the front page to see some highlights.
We also lost three of our most ardent supporters, Ruth
and Al Moran and Frank J. Sladen, Jr. We deeply
mourn their passing and gratefully honor all they did
to make the Society what it is today.
We recently discovered that many of you did not
receive the last issue of
the Moorings
due to an error
at the post office. That issue contained stories about
the 60-year history of the Society, the One-room
Schoolhouse program, the 60
th
Anniversary Party,
and others. If you would like to receive a copy, just
call us at (313) 884-7010 and we’ll send another one
out to you.
Lisa Mower Gandelot and Michael Skinner
Co-Presidents
Officers
Lisa Mower Gandelot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Co-President
Michael W. Skinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Co-President
Patti Schollenberger . . . . . . .Vice President-Administration
Stuart Grigg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vice President-Development
Herman Mozer . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vice President-Preservation
Richard Strowger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Treasurer
Danielle DeFauw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Secretary
Board of Trustees
Carolyn Candler
James Conway
Doug Cordier
Valerie Dodenhoff
Kiki Herfert
James Hinkins
Adele Huebner
Maud Lyon
Sara Malcomson Ralph
Paula Sutton Sarvis
Claudia Shannon
Paul J. Sloan
Myrna Smith
John Stevens
Molly Valade
Paula Walker Wigton
Rob Wood
Peggy Woodhouse
Khristi Zimmeth
Gail Zmyslowski
The Grosse Pointe Historical Society Headquarters,
Provencal-Weir House, c. 1823, 376 Kercheval Ave.,
is open the second Saturday of each month, 1:00-
4:00 p.m., during special events, and by appoint-
ment. The Resource Center, 381 Kercheval Ave., is
open Tuesday and Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
and 1:30-4:00 p.m. Phone: (313) 884-7010
Fax: (313) 884-7699 E-mail:
GPHistorical@aol.com
Website: www.gphistorical.org.
Honorary Board
Chip Berschback
Patricia R. Colett
Michael Farley
Debbie Graffius
Nancy Griffin
Ronald C. Lamparter
Gail R. Stroh-Marantette
Herman Mozer
Russell H. Peebles
Robert J. Petz, Jr.
Thomas E. Singelyn
Curator
Suzy Berschback
Administrator
Linda Johnson
Parliamentarian
Andrea Weyhing
the Moorings
Editor
Ann Marie Aliotta
The Past for the Future:
A Simple Way to Give a Legacy Gift to the Society
“I give, devise, and bequeath the sum of $____________ (or _______% percent) of my net estate, as finally determined
for estate tax purposes, to the Grosse Pointe Historical Society (GPHS), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization located in
Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, to be used in furtherance of its charitable purposes.”
We are indebted to our donors who have included the Grosse Pointe Historical Society in their wills or trusts.
Insurance policies, IRAs, or annuities are an easy way to leave money to the Society. Future residents of Grosse
Pointe will benefit from these thoughtful gifts to continue to preserve our heritage. If you would like to leave a
restricted gift or would like to discuss other gift planning ideas, please call the Society at (313) 884-7010.
2005 Grosse Pointe Historical Society
Membership Form
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Friend
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three-year period) $1,000.00
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Please make your check payable to the Grosse Pointe Historical
Society and send it to: Grosse Pointe Historical Society, 381
Kercheval, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236.
Thank you for your
support!
All but $8.00 of your membership dues is tax-deductible
in accordance with state and federal laws. The $8.00 covers the
subscription price of
the Moorings
.