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Continued from page 1 sponsors and supporters of the annual fundraiser.

Over the years, the fundraising events have become one of “The” social events of the Island, providing not only a great party time, but serving an even greater cause. A “Bootleggers’ Bash,” ά la 1920s Grosse IIe is in the works as this year’s gala.

This coming year, the GIEF is continuing to fund educational grants for the schools, but also is linking up with the Grosse Ile Historical Society in their efforts to “reimagine” the museum and educational programming for the immediate future.

Further, looking forward, in 2026 the GIEF and Historical Society will join the entire Island celebration of the 250th anniversary of our Declaration of Independence in 1776, and the deeding of Grosse Ile by the Potawatomi Native Americans to Alexander and William Macomb on July 6, 1776. Talk about history!

President Kurt Kobiljak honored members who were retiring from the Board of Directors, and thanked them for their years of dedication and service in advancing educational opportunities on Grosse Ile.

Members stepping off the Board are: Dennis Reno, Michael Georges, Tricia Mans, Katie Hagaman, and Amy Rossi. The Foundation welcomed new members to its Board of Directors. Officers currently serving are: Kurt Kobiljak, President; Andrea Stevenson, Treasurer; Joyce Leslie, Secretary. Members-at-large include: Sheila Boardman, Mary Booker, Dr. Alan Carter, Sarah Ford, Casey Hamelin, Joseph Hrabnicky, Dr. Michael Iverson, Sara Mello, Duncan Murdock, Andrea O’Donnell, Michael Paisley, Kelly Papp, Bill Stevenson, Sarah Szymaszek, Paul

Thrasher, and Maggie Wojtkowiak. The school liaisons are: Valerie Orr, Superintendent; Nicole Garza, Meridian Elementary Principal and Katie Cihak, School Board Member.

The Grosse Ile Educational Foundation, Inc. is a 501© 3 volunteer non-profit organization, P.O Box 34 Grosse Ile, MI 48138. At this time our website is under construction, but look for notifications and updates soon.

Exciting things are happening on Grosse Ile, and the Grosse Ile Educational Foundation, Inc. is a big part of it!