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GRF November 2009 Newsletter Final For Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation November 2009 News from the Ford Ford Family Annual Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of President Gerald R. Ford July 14, 2009 Presidential and Ford Family Wreaths Photos courtesy of Dr. Robert M. Humphries Family & friends gathered in honor of President Ford’s 96th Birthday “To some, the place where we gather this morning is only that, just a place, labeled generically, as a Memorial Site on some government diagram. However, to the Ford family and to those of you here this morning, Dad’s Tomb is more than a Memorial Site – much more. It is a cherished part of our very being.“ Susan Ford Bales ~Susan Ford Bales The complete text of ‘Susan Ford Bales’ remarks can be found on page 10. Gerald R. Ford Foundation News Presidential Foundation Betty Ford Honorary Chairperson BOARD OF TRUSTEES John G. Ford Chairman Hank Meijer Vice-Chairman Martin J. Allen, Jr. Chairman Emeritus Gregory D. Willard Secretary Letter from the Foundation Executive Director, Joseph S. Calvaruso David Hoogendoorn Treasurer Joseph S. Calvaruso On President Ford’s 96th birthday In addition to three newsletters a event is free to the public. Executive Director this past July 14, family, friends, year, we’ve updated our website In 2010, we anticipate the unveil- John G. Baab and guests gathered in Grand to include event schedule infor- ing of the statue of President James A. Baker, III Rapids, Michigan to remember mation and much more. If you Susan Ford Bales Ford in the Rotunda of the United Vaden Bales the President at the annual missed an event, we will be post- States Capitol. Robert E. Barrett Wreath-Laying Ceremony. Susan ing pictures and videos of it on Benton Becker Lee C. Bollinger Ford Bales delivered very touch- the website. If you are interested I want to thank the Foundation David Brandon ing remarks honoring her father, in viewing activities from Presi- Trustees for the many hours they Robert W. Browne put forth in fulfilling their respon- James M. Cannon and wreaths from President dent Ford’s White House years, Red Cavaney Obama, Mrs. Ford and the Ford the website’s media gallery has sibilities. Their years of expertise Richard Cheney and wisdom is greatly appreci- Mary Sue Coleman family were placed at his tomb. photos, video and audio. In addi- William T. Coleman, Jr. Hundreds of people attended the tion, we have added e-mail com- ated. Joining the Board this year Douglas L. DeVos are David Hoogendoorn, Robin John M. Engler ceremony and visited the Mu- munication through a program Michael G. Ford seum. With local broadcasts of called constant contact and will B. Martin and Robert D. Hynes. Richard A. Ford the event by NBC and PBS affili- be sending event and exhibit David Hoogendoorn will also Steven M. Ford David G. Frey ates, thousands more were able information by email. If you serve as Treasurer. Danny Gaydou to honor the President from would like to receive these email Alan Greenspan In addition, I’d like to thank the Robert P. Griffin home. If you missed the cere- notices, you can sign up on our members of Friends of Ford who James P. Hackett mony, or would like to see it website home page or call the make so many of our activities Carla A. Hills Roderick M. Hills again, it can be viewed in its Foundation at 616.254.0396. possible through their generous Robert L. Hooker entirety by visiting our website at In November, the Ford family will contributions and participation. I Robert D. Hynes www.geraldrfordfoundation.org. G. Richard Katzenbach gather in Newport News, Virginia look forward to meeting you at Thomas E. Kauper one of our many upcoming David Hume Kennerly Thomas Cutler, Adjutant General with distinguished guests, Henry A. Kissinger of the Michigan National Guard, friends, shipbuilders from North- events. James T. Lynn John O. Marsh, Jr. presented the wreath on behalf rop Grumman Shipbuilding, and Robin B. Martin of President Obama. In honor of men and women of the United F. David Mathews their special friendship with States Navy to conduct the Keel- Stephen McConahey M. Peter McPherson President and Mrs. Ford, Mrs. Laying Ceremony for the aircraft Mark A. Murray Ford requested that her personal carrier USS Gerald R. Ford Terrence O’Donnell wreath be presented by Rich and (CVN-78). Paul H. O’Neill Leon W. Parma Doug DeVos, Fred and Hank Roger B. Porter On November 19, the annual Meijer, and Steve Van Andel. Donald H. Rumsfeld exhibit Christmas on the Grand Brent Scowcroft Dick Ford, Susan Ford Bales, will open at the Gerald R. Ford Peter F. Secchia and Vaden Bales presented the Joseph M. Sweeney Presidential Museum. By tradi- Frank A. Ursomarso Ford family wreath. Steve Van Andel tion, a lighting ceremony will Ronald Weiser Expanding and enhancing our illuminate the Museum grounds Frank G. Zarb communications has been an and lobby with a dazzling display Honorary Trustees important goal of the Foundation. of holiday trees and lights. The Peter C. Cook Richard M. DeVos Ralph W. Hauenstein Frederik G.H. Meijer Seymour K. Padnos Elaine K. Didier Joseph S. Calvaruso Ex-Officio Diane VanAllsburg Administrative Assistant Foundation News Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation Board of Trustees Susan Ford Bales Draws First Two Winners Welcomes New Members of Monthly Drawing The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation began monthly drawings David Hoogendoorn for “Betty Ford The Real Deal” DVD. Entry forms Treasurer are available at the Mu- seum and at our special events. The response to the drawing and interest in the DVD has been tremendous. Susan Ford Dave is currently the Managing Partner of Ernst & Young LLP in West Michigan. In addition to his Bales drew the first two service to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Founda- winners in July. This tion, he serves on the board and finance committees documentary profiles of The Grand Rapids Right Place (the City's eco- Mrs. Ford, her time in the nomic development organization), the DeVos Place and Van Andel Arena Authorities, Goodwill Industries White House, her advo- and the West Michigan Sports Commission. He is cacy for equal rights and also a board member of the Seidman School of the substance addiction Business at Grand Valley State University, United that led to the founding of Way, the Gerald R. Ford Council of the Boy Scouts of America and the World Affairs Council. the Betty Ford Center in California. Dr. Robert M. Humphries Joe Calvaruso, Susan Ford Bales, and Carol Graham Robert D. Hynes Trustee Michigan Sports Hall of Fame Gerald R. Ford Award 2009 Recipient: Martin J. Allen, Jr. Bob is a principal in the firm of Colling, Swift & Hynes, a strategic planning and consulting firm with clients in the health and energy fields and is the former head of NBC's Washington office. Bob served on the Hill during the Ford Congressional years and was part of the Vice Presidential Confirmation Team in 1973. He is past Chairman of the Arlington County Disability Advisory Commission advising the County Govern- ment on matters of emergency preparedness, and is currently a member of the Advisory Board of the University of Cincinnati's College of Law. Robin B. Martin Trustee Photo Courtesy of Lawrence Heibel Photography The Michigan Sports Hall of Fame’s Gerald R. Ford Award is presented to a distinguished individual who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership, vision and has made significant Following his time as a member of the Advance Office, while Gerald R. Ford was both Vice President contributions in sports or sports related fields. Marty Allen was chosen as the 2009 recipient and President, Robin B. Martin was Assistant to the because he epitomizes the spirit of the Ford Award. He was a football manager while attend- Chairman of the National Transportation Safety ing Notre Dame University and has served in leadership positions of the University’s Mono- Board. Mr. Martin, a New York native, earned under- gram Club; the Club represents over 4,000 members who have earned their varsity athletic graduate and graduate degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and is an acquisition consultant letter. Marty also co-founded the Fifth-Third River Bank Run, a 25K race held in Grand Rapids and a builder, owner and operator of radio, television, each year in May. This year marked the 32nd year with runners from all over the world. Marty cable and tower properties; he has been a member or is Chairman Emeritus and lifetime Trustee of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation. chair of a number of eleemosynary boards, District of Columbia agencies, as well as private and publicly traded companies. 3 Library and Museum News Letter from the Library and Museum Director, Elaine K. Didier Following a busy summer of activity filled Public programs for the fall are off to a support for the event. Many of the presi- with visitors to the Caroline Kennedy Dolls great start, featuring Michael Kaiser, Direc- dential foundations also contributed fi- exhibit and the Musings quilt display, the tor of the Kennedy Center for the Perform- nancial support. This conference was Museum was beyond capacity with the ing Arts, who spoke during ArtPrize, and part of an ongoing series of collaborative crowds of visitors during ArtPrize in late followed by presentations by the winners conferences organized and presented by September and early October. We were of the 2008 Ford Journalism Prize. Ken- the presidential libraries. delighted to display seven entries as part neth Walsh, U.S. News and World Report, We are pleased to report that Library and of this city-wide event -- see the special spoke to a full house at the Museum in Museum visitation is up 22% over last report elsewhere in this issue.
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