2013 ANNUAL REPORT MICHIGAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION NETWORK MHPN STAFF, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS STAFF OFFICERS EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS Nancy Finegood, Executive Director Melissa Milton-Pung, COMMITTEE Christine Bowman Gregory Jones Aaron Jonker Amanda Reintjes, Greater Michigan MHPN/ President Robin Adair Ron Campbell Randy Case Richard Karp NTHP Field Representative Grace Smith, Ken Czapski Scott Lowell Vice-President Emily Jarvi Robert Dwortz Ellen Thackery, Southeast Michigan MHPN/ Michael Kirk Kathy Holtz Karen Nagher NTHP Field Representative Ruth Mills, Secretary Denise McGeen Richard Hosey Gary Rentrop Emilie Evans, Detroit MHPN/NTHP Preservation Cheryl Early, Treasurer Tom Roberts Tim Hunnicutt James Schmiechen Specialist David Schon Elaine Robinson, Gregory Saxton Janet Kreger Dave Varney Katie Large, Assistant to the Director Treasurer Gary Scheuren, Programs Director Janet Kreger, Immediate Past President COMMITTEES AWARDS COMMITTEE EASEMENTS HISTORIC RESOURCE PUBLIC POLICY CONFERENCE CONFERENCE Ruth Mills, Chair COMMITTEE COUNCIL COMMITTEE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE (CONT.) Randy Case Tom Roberts, Chair Grace Smith, Chair Greg Saxton, Co-Chair Ken Czapski, John Rosemurgy Ken Czapski Xiahan Bao Robin Adair Scott Lowell, Co-Chair Co-Manager Becky Salmon Steve Jones Ken Beall Suzanne Bayer Jessica AcMoody Janet Kreger, Janine Saputo Pam O’Connor Randy Case Steve Bohnet Laura Ashlee Co-Manager Meghan Schafbuch Gary Scheuren William David Conwill Ken Czapski Dawn Bilobran Elaine Robinson, Dan Schneider COMMUNICATIONS Nancy Finegood Cheryl Early Dave Biskner Co-Manager Alison Silk COMMITTEE Steve Fox Kira Macyda Timothy Boscarino Dean Anderson Scott Slagor Elaine Robinson, Chair Scott Grammar Karen Nagher Ron Campbell Julie Avery Grace Smith Sara Jean Baker Kathy Holtz Dan Schneider Randy Case Teagan Baiocchi Steve Stier Lusi Bao Rebecca Long Steve Stier Brian Conway Kahlea Berry Stacy Tchorzynski Christine Bowman Jonathan Ringel Dave Varney Jack Dempsey Pat Black Ellen Thackery Aimee D’Agostini Elaine Robinson MEMBERSHIP Nancy Finegood Lloyd Baldwin Tom Trombley Courtney Miller David Schon AND VOLUNTEER Jessica Flores Denice Blair Tim Wiles COORDINATION Michael Frederick Joe Borgstrom Vera Wiltse Ruth Mills EDUCATION Denise McGeen, Chair Gordon Goldie Ron Campbell Brenda Williams Kristin Rose COMMITTEE: Tim Boscarino Jeffrey Green Amanda Davis Jessica Yann Alexandra Williams Dan Bollman, Chair Adam Cripps Andrew Haan Tammis Donaldson COMMUNITY Lloyd Baldwin Leanne DeVreugd Richard Hosey Eric Drake PARTNERS PROGRAM Hank Berry Amara Frontczak Tim Hunnicutt Sean Dunham Amanda Reintjes Denice Blair Meredith Long Greg Jones Amara Frontczak Ellen Thackery Rena Bradley Mary Bishop Steve Jones Kaye Hiebel DEVELOPMENT Ron Campbell Stachowiak Richard Karp Kathy Holtz COMMITTEE Randy Case Janet Kreger Emily Jarvi Emily Jarvi, Co-Chair PRESERVATION Nancy Finegood Mike Latvis Barb Kelly Janet Kreger, Co-Chair INCENTIVES Ted Grevstad- Leslie Lynch-Wilson Kristine Kidorf Devan Anderson COMMITTEE Nordbrock, Jim Manning Laura Krizov Tegan Baiocchi Mike Kirk, Chair Tim Hunnicutt Greg Metz Emily Lanctot Barb Barber Xiohan Bao Ted Ligibel Melissa Milton-Pung Mona Lang Dawn Bilobran Ken Beall Bryan Lijewski Arthur Mullen Kelly Larson Amanda Davis Christine Bowman Michelle McClellan Karen Nagher Brian Lijewski Nancy Finegood William Danforth Kieth Mengel Lisa Nuszkowski Kira Macyda Kristine Kidorf Rob Dwortz Courtney Miller Pam O’Connor Russ Magnaghi Cal Leeke Nancy Finegood James Miller Alan Robandt Melissa Matuscak Denise McGeen Steve Fox Brenna Moloney Gary Scheuren Marla McEnaney Amanda Reintjes Richard Hosey Cody Newman David Schon Brian McGrain Katherine Reisig Greg Jones Ryan Schumaker Ellen Thackery Ruth Mills Joel Riley Gary Rentrop Steve Stier Brad Neumann Elaine Robinson Gary Scheuren Nan Taylor Cris Osier Kristin Rose Jim Schmiechen Stacy Tchorzynski Katherine Reisig Thomas Trombley Nan Taylor John Risk 2 Michigan Historic Preservation Network CONTENTS PG 3 LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PG 5 TREASURER’S REPORT PG 3 EDUCATE PG 9 ADVOCATE PG 3 PROTECT PG 11 PROMOTE PG 12 MEMBERSHIP AND OPERATIONS PG 13 AWARDS PG 3 FUNDRAISING PG 3 OUR 2013 SPONSORS Photo Credits: Amanda Davis: cover (top left, center row right and left, bottom right), 5, 6 (top right), 8 (bottom), 11, 12 (right), 14 (bottom right and left) Amanda Reintjes: 8 (top) Diane Tuinstra: 6 (bottom right), 16 Emilie Evans: cover (top right) Emily Lanctot: cover (top center, bottom right and center), 9 (right), 19 Fusco, Shaffer, and Pappas, Inc.: 10, 15 Jeffery A. Scott Architects: 13 (right and left) Justin Maconochie (www.jmaconochie.com): cover (center right), 7 Philip Datillo: 13 (center) Nan Taylor/Amy Arnold: 6 (top left, bottom left) Nancy Finegood: 3, 12(left) Design: John Leonard MICHIGAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION NETWORK 313 EAST GRAND RIVER AVENUE LANSING, MICHIGAN 48906 517-371-8080 [email protected] WWW.MHPN.ORG 2013 Annual Report 3 LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR umerous factors add quality to our In spring 2013, MHPN made its long-await- a return of the Great Michigan Road Trip lives. One of the constant factors ed move into our own building. The pur- pre-conference tour – “On the Copper Nare the places where life happens. chase and restoration of the Thelma Joyce Country Highways: Restoring the Sense Is brick the building material of choice, Osteen Comfort Station in historic Old of Place and the Economic Vitality of the does wood clad our buildings, or is it stone? Town Lansing was celebrated with not one, Keweenaw Peninsula.” New in 2013 was a Do we live among skyscrapers or is the tall- but two ribbon cuttings! The first brought formalized partnership with several other est building in town just a story or two high? Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero to the build- organizations active in promoting preser- When we consider our favorite Michigan ing, while the second was acknowledged by vation: MSHDA’s State Archaeologist; the places – the streets of our hometown, the our friends and supporters. The restoration Michigan Main Street Program; and the places we went to school, or where we met of the once vacant building accomplished a Michigan Barn Preservation Network. our spouse – we recognize the role that the number of very positive things, including: Another exciting part of the MHPN pro- Ingredients of Place add texture and enjoy- • Providing an opportunity for MHPN to gramming included a fundraising party ment to our daily lives. “put our money where our mouth is,” held at a wonderful row house on East Fer- The Michigan Historic Preservation Net- • To establish a permanent home in one of ry Avenue in Detroit. The Historic Resource work, the only statewide membership or- the most vibrant and growing areas in the Council also held several of their well-loved ganization focused on recognizing, pre- state’s capital, and, “Bring Your Own Hard Hat” gatherings. serving, and protecting Michigan’s cultural The Annual Fall Benefit offered partici- • To offer office space to a second non-prof- and historic resources, completed its thir- pants an opportunity to visit another of the it on the second story and a new retail ty-third year in 2013. Our success is a direct wonderful historic preservation successes business on the first floor. result of working to engage local citizens, in the City of Detroit. The NSO Bell Build- operating within the community’s economy The MHPN staff continues to work diligent- ing, (the former Bell telephone building) and cultural identity. ly with MHPN projects and communities provides permanent supportive housing for across the state to assist with local preserva- To carry out these efforts, the MHPN is homeless adults and much-needed support tion efforts. MHPN Greater Michigan Field supported by enthusiastic volunteers, gen- services to help them stabilize and turn Representative/ National Trust for Histor- erous donors and funders, devoted project their lives around. These fun events not ic Preservation (NTHP) Amanda Reintjes partners, and a dedicated Board of Direc- only brought valuable donations, they of- worked with communities from Isle Royale tors. Our committees are populated with fered opportunities to reach out to new and to Saugatuck. MHPN Southeast Michigan/ members who are passionate about their ef- different stakeholders. We continue to look NTHP Field Representative Ellen Thackery forts, and the small staff is among the most for innovative ways to connect with those continued her fine work with the unique effective in the industry. Working together who are supporters of our mission, include preservation challenges of that part of the – both in protecting the bricks-and-mortar a broad spectrum of disciplines, age groups, state. Emilie Evans joined the MHPN staff of our cultural resources and in relevant income levels, and geographic locations. in May 2013 to work closely with the citi- legislative activity – these groups bring a The MHPN’s 2013 accomplishments are too zens, non-profits, local government agen- strong message of preservation in our advo- numerous to mention here, but highlights cies and businesses of the City of Detroit as cacy efforts. Additionally, the MHPN is able included: training efforts, with hands-on the MHPN/NTHP Preservation Specialist. to bring preservation education to every window workshops and for historic pres- Gary Scheuren, MHPN Program Director region across the state, with a wide array ervation commission members; advocacy continued coordinating our preservation