FALL 2009 MAKING A QUARTERLY GUIDE TO EXHIBITIONS, EVENTS,HISTORY TOURS, PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES n! Opening Soo Fabulous 5: Detroit’s Snack Food Superstars See Page 5 FEATURES Annual Meeting Date Set .............................. 3 Fun and interesting things to do .....................6–9 Don’t miss the 8th annual Treats in the Streets ........... 4 Lost Mariners’ Remembrance ceremony scheduled ...... 13 2 MAKING HISTORY is the official quarterly newsletter of the Detroit Historical Society, published each Letter from the Executive Director winter, spring, summer, and fall. Questions and Bob Bury comments may be submitted to Peter Poulos at
[email protected]. Long-time friends and supporters of the Detroit Historical Society know that our staff and volunteers STAFF are second to none. From our outstanding exhibits, Robert Bury Executive Director & CEO programs, tours and special events to our expert Michelle Wooddell Chief Operating Officer Tracy Irwin Director of Exhibitions & curatorial and collections work — not to mention our Programs always-busy back office operations — no group is more Alease Johnson Director of Operations focused and committed. Peter Poulos Director of Marketing & Sales Bob Sadler Director of Public & Our team achieved something remarkable in the fiscal External Relations year just ended. I am pleased to share with you that due to hard Director of Finance Pam Schumaker work, dedication and sacrifice, the Detroit Historical Society team & Administration Sandy Schuster Development Officer finished the year in a very solid financial position — with a small Lisa Williams Development Officer operating surplus! OFFICERS Operating a successful non-profit requires focus and discipline Francis W. McMillan II President even in the best of times.