JANUARY 13, 2026
The 33rd ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
(Please see dedicated page)
The 33rd ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
(Please see dedicated page)
At the Annual Business Meeting we discussed the plans for TBMWC's future. A By-Laws change was voted on together with other votes that will affect the Club's path forward in 2026.
Martha Hach, our outgoing Co-President presided over the meeting.
Business highlights:
The 2026 Budget was approved by the membership. Minor changes were made to the By-Laws to update some Board job descriptions and committee structures. The recommended changes were voted on and approved. Please see the dedicated "2026 Annual Business Meeting" for further information.
Martha Hach, outgoing Co-President announced that Maria Goike is taking over as Co-President with Cheryl Mangiapane. Since Maria was unable to attend due to illness, Martha read Maria's acceptance speech.
Martha Hach, our outgoing Co-President presided over the meeting.
Business highlights:
The 2026 Budget was approved by the membership. Minor changes were made to the By-Laws to update some Board job descriptions and committee structures. The recommended changes were voted on and approved. Please see the dedicated "2026 Annual Business Meeting" for further information.
Martha Hach, outgoing Co-President announced that Maria Goike is taking over as Co-President with Cheryl Mangiapane. Since Maria was unable to attend due to illness, Martha read Maria's acceptance speech.
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After the meeting, the past presidents were honored for their service by Sandy Debicki. Sandy's presentation was very entertaining and fun!!
Past Presidents: Outgoing Co-President, Martha Hach, 2024-2025; Suzette Swartz, 2023-2024; Ann Duncan, 2018/2019 & 2022-2023; Becky Perry, 2017; Susanne Ariola, 2004 and Ava Wixted, 2002.
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February 10, 2026
BRITTA RIASHI, FRIENDSHIP AND
ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
EDSEL FORD HOUSE
BRITTA RIASHI, FRIENDSHIP AND
ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
EDSEL FORD HOUSE
Ms. Riashi was our tour guide through the National Historic Landmark in Grosse Pointe Shores-- The home of Eleanor and Edsel Ford where they raised their four children, most notably, "Hank the Deuce" who succeeded his grandfather, Henry Ford in running the Ford Motor Company upon Edsel's death. The very large house and gardens are open to the public.
For more information, see https://fordhouse.org
Britta asked 3 questions to the members. Whoever's answer was the closest won a prize.
1. When was the house built? 1928; 2. When was the Ford house open to the public? 1978; and 3. What were the names of the Ford Children: Henry Ford II, Benson Ford, Josephine Clay Ford and William Clay Ford.
For more information, see https://fordhouse.org
Britta asked 3 questions to the members. Whoever's answer was the closest won a prize.
1. When was the house built? 1928; 2. When was the Ford house open to the public? 1978; and 3. What were the names of the Ford Children: Henry Ford II, Benson Ford, Josephine Clay Ford and William Clay Ford.
Britta Riashi poses with Rosie Coleman, who introduced her.
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The winners: Kathy Rice, Nancy Hartzfeld, Sharon Toeper pose with Britta.
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