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University Celebrates Decorated Alumni, Generous Donors
Henry Ford Museum鈥檚 Lovett Hall was filled with the sounds of celebration as the 澳门六合彩历史记录 community gathered to honor notable alumni and generous donors Oct. 26 during An Evening of Distinction & Determination.
鈥淭he Evening of Distinction and Determination is one of 澳门六合彩历史记录鈥檚 premier events. It鈥檚 an honor to celebrate our amazing and accomplished Kettering/GMI Alumni Association award winners and to thank our generous and thoughtful donors,鈥 said Jennifer Patterson, Vice President of University Advancement and External Relations. 鈥淓ach fall, this event brings together alumni, donors, students, families, faculty and staff, and the energy and warmth among the attendees inspire the entire community. It is a wonderful representation of what makes 澳门六合彩历史记录 truly exceptional and unique.鈥
The event, held in partnership with the Kettering/GMI Alumni Association, recognized eight alumni and included a cocktail reception, dinner and a 90-minute program. Chuck Gray 鈥87 served as emcee for the program. New this year, the Ford Motor Company sponsored the evening.
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Award Recipients
- Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna Award
- This award recognizes an individual who has made specific and exceptional career achievements (traditionally given to people at the highest level in the corporate structure).
- Paul Bascobert 鈥87, DBA hc
President of Reuters听 - Extraordinary Leadership Award
- This award recognizes graduates who hold leadership positions in global corporations, inspiring their teams to achieve extraordinary outcomes.
- Lori Flees 鈥93
CEO and Director of Valvoline Inc.听 - Engineering Achievement Award
- This award recognizes an individual who has made specific contributions with positive and lasting effects in engineering.
- John Suh 鈥90
Vice President, Hyundai Motor Company and Founding Director, New Horizons Studio - Management Achievement Award
- This award recognizes an individual who has made specific contributions with positive and lasting effects in management.
- Sean McBurney 鈥03
Regional President of Caesars Entertainment Inc. - 听
- Entrepreneurial Achievement Award
- This award pays tribute to an individual who has made specific contributions in organizing, managing, and assuming the risk of a business or enterprise.
- Steven Schwartz 鈥08
Founder of Alfa Jango and Co-founder and former CTO of Genomenon - Civic Achievement Award
- This award honors an individual who has made significant and selfless contributions of time and effort that benefit the community.
- Kai 鈥淩ay鈥 Lum 鈥78
Co-founder of the Chinese Association - Alumni Service Award
- This award honors an individual who has given outstanding volunteer service to the University.
- Yvonne Brooks 鈥07
Senior Test Engineer and Mechanical Consultant S-E-A - Young Alumni Award
- This award is given to a graduate within the previous 10 years who has rendered significant contributions, exhibited outstanding character or achieved marked success.
- Peter Deppe 鈥20
Founder and CTO of KUHMUTE
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The following donors were recognized for increasing their support in the past year and moving to a new donor society:
- The Albert Sobey Society
- Named in honor of the University鈥檚 first president, The Albert Sobey Society recognizes donors who have made cumulative gifts of $10 million or more, pledged a gift over five years to reach this level, or have documented a planned gift of $20 million or more.
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- Robert 鈥60*, Eng.D hc,听and Claire Reiss
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- The Bell Tower Society
- This society recognizes donors who have made cumulative gifts of $1 million or more, pledged a gift over five years to reach this level, or have documented a planned gift of $2 million or more.
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- Mr. and Mrs. William M. Jones 鈥72
- The Valentine Foundation
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- The Scholars Society
- Donors who have made cumulative gifts of $500,000 or more, pledged a gift over five years to reach this level, or have documented a planned gift of $1 million or more are recognized in this society.
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- Deborah Gail Tomusko 鈥80*
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- The 1919 Society
- This society recognizes donors who have made cumulative gifts of $250,000 or more, pledged a gift over five years to reach this level, or have documented a planned gift of $500,000 or more.
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- Center for Arab American Philanthropy
- Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
- Walter M. 鈥77 and Carol S. Rosebrough
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- The Innovator Society
- These donors have made cumulative gifts of $100,000 or more, pledged a gift over five years to reach this level or have a planned gift of $200,000 or more.
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- James 鈥64 and Marilyn Armstrong
- Brady D.听鈥94, Eng.D hc, and Tiffany Ericson
- Kern L. 鈥60 and Janet C. Fischer
- John 鈥71 and Mary Sue Gunzburger
- Keith Ridler 鈥75
- Robotics Education & Competition Foundation; REC Foundation
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- The Founders Society
- This society recognizes donors who have made cumulative gifts of $50,000 or more, pledged a gift over five years to reach this level, or have documented a planned gift of $100,000 or more.
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- Paul 鈥87, DBA hc, and Jane Bascobert
- Ronald F. Buck 鈥59
- Christopher Echols 鈥97, M鈥22 Scholarship Endowment Fund
- Mr. and Mrs. James L. Jacobs 鈥55
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Eta Eta Chapter
- Gregory Salisbury 鈥94 and Joyce A. Lindblom Salisbury 鈥93
- Don 鈥73 and Carol Sepeta
- Timothy K. Willis 鈥88
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- The General Determination Society
- Donors in this society have made cumulative gifts of $25,000 or more, pledged a gift over five years to reach this level, or have documented a planned gift of $50,000 or more.
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- Richard 鈥66 and Johanne Dixon*
- Raymond C. Dymale 鈥70
- KING Health
- James A., Jr. 鈥74 and Kathleen* McCaslin
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- The President鈥檚 Circle
- The President鈥檚 Circle recognizes donors who have made cumulative gifts of $10,000 or more, pledged a gift over five years to reach this level, or have documented a planned gift of $25,000 or more.
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- Richard R. DeNardis 鈥72
- Duck Creek Technologies
- Stephen 鈥68 and Diane Hiatt
- Richard 鈥59 and Florence Hughes
- Philip A. 鈥67* and Judith E. McComish
- Wesley J. McCracken 鈥82
- Jennifer J. Patterson
- Bernard J. 鈥65 and Sharon D. Platte
- Trustee Designated Gift from Monique Wells, Program Committee, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation
- John 鈥69 and Kandy Ronayne
- Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Smith 鈥77, M鈥85
- John D. Soltau 鈥69
- Randall H. 鈥79 and Pat Walter
- Gordon 鈥71 and Anne Weller
- Kenneth E. Williams
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- The Heritage Circle
- In 1995, 澳门六合彩历史记录 established the Heritage Circle to thank and honor alumni and friends who have arranged future gifts to the University through a will, trust, gift annuity, IRA, retirement plan, insurance policy or other estate gift.
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- Kern L. 鈥60 and Janet C. Fischer
- John D. Soltau 鈥69
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- *indicates deceased
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