MIJC 75th Anniversary / 1924-1999

75thlogo.bmp (340414 bytes)

The Michigan Jaycees
Diamond Jubilee Celebration

November 6, 1999
Lansing, MI

75 Years of one year experiences!

The 75th Anniversary celebration was a wonderful evening of surprises, remembrances and meeting old friends.

Some 32 Past Presidents of the Michigan Jaycees and Michigan Jaycees Auxiliary joined in the celebration.
A 75th Anniversary commemorative booklet was given to each person registered for the Saturday night banquet. It is a truly an incredible historical record. (Additional copies are available for $5 from the Pride Shop, while supplies last.)
Each person registered for the Saturday night banquet participated in a 75th Anniversary toast in a commemorative champagne flute that they were able to have as a keepsake. The toast was given via video tape by the Martin P. Luthy III, the grandson of our first President, Martin P. Luthy..
A short video of Michigan Jaycees History was viewed during the Saturday night banquet.
The Wall of Creed banners was a spectacular site and include 27 Michigan Jaycees chapters.
A commemorative plaque was presented to the Michigan Jaycees by MI JCI Senate President Kevin Kiska.
A Michigan Senate Tribute was presented by State Senator, Mike Rogers.
A U.S. Congressional Resolution was presented by Congresswoman, Debbie Stabenow.

Past Presidents at the 75th Anniversary

(Back Row - left to right) George Fraser II, Greg Need, Dave Reid, Roy Annett, Louis Legg, Mike Rockafellow, Vince Goff, Bonnie Ballinger, Walter J. Downes, Adam Pieczynski, Barry Marshall, Janie Connor.
(Middle Row - left to right) Ken Heininger, Pete Baldwin, Dean Owen, Millard Bush, Patrick Duggan, Robert Padget, Don DeMoss, Alex Arends, Duane Alverson, Robert Braglia.
(Auxiliary - Front Row - left to right) Rev. Pat VanWormer, Ruth Dean, Dixie Parks, Lee Formicola, Anne Steinaway, Stancey Henne, June (Mason) Kenfield, Sharon (McGill) Mischakoff, Linda Smith, Carol Thompson.