A Night of Celebration
The Futures Foundation was founded by Jim Nicholson in 1998.
His close friend and colleague, Dana Locniskar, joined him in the beginning
and has been integral to the organization’s work.
Since its inception, the Futures Foundation has been committed to enhancing quality of life for children and adults with special needs. Its work has impacted over 3,500 individuals and families – stabilizing home environments, fostering community engagement, providing opportunity, and building self-reliance.
A Night of Celebration will honor Jim and Dana and their 23 years of commitment, compassion and impact; and with your support, the Futures Foundation will advance its mission to increase access to everyday basic needs,
facilitate ways to address systemic issues and be a catalyst in driving lifelong care solutions for people with developmental disabilities.
Event Details
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6:00 PM
Guest Reception
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7:15 PM
Dinner
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8:30 PM
Program
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9:30 PM
Sundown Afterglow
Join us for a memorable evening!
- R.S.V.P by August 5, 2021
- Summer Cocktail Attire
- Valet Provided
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Evening Hostess
Karen Drew, WDIV
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Featured Performance
Ensemble of DSO Musicians
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Cocktail and Afterglow Entertainment
RJ Spangler Quintet
Host and Honorary Committee
- Gerry Anderson
Chairman
DTE Energy - The Honorable Dave Bing
Former Mayor
City of Detroit - John Broad
- Brian Calley
Former Lt. Governor
President
SBAM - Garry Carley
Owner
Heathers Club of Bloomfield - Beth Chappell
Former President & CEO
Detroit Economic Club - Margaret Cooney Casey
President
Beaumont Foundation - Matt Cullen
Chairman
Jack Entertainment - Mark Davidoff
President & CEO
The Fisher Group - Eugene Driker
Member
Barris, Sott, Denn & Driker - Susan & Clark Durant
- Tony Earley
Former Chairman
President & CEO
PG & E Corporation - Nolan Finley
Editorial Page Editor
The Detroit News - David T. Fischer
Former US Ambassador
to the Kingdom of Morocco
Chairman
Maple48 - Jennifer Fischer
Civic Leader - Phillip Wm. Fisher
Founder
Mission Throttle - Luana Floccuzio
Executive Director
Global Business Integration
VMLY&R and WPP l Ford - Cynthia Ford
Civic Leader - William Gehrke
- Allan Gilmour
President Emeritus
Wayne State University - David Girodat
Regional President
Fifth Third Bank- Eastern Michigan - Rich Homberg
President & CEO
Detroit Public TV - Peter Kellett
Chairman Emeritus
Dykema - Mary Kramer
Vice President
Director of Special Projects
Crain Communications - Ronia Kruse
Founder & CEO
OpTec - Daniel J. Loepp
President & CEO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - Dave Meador
Vice Chairman
Chief Administrative Officer
DTE Energy - Anne Mervenne
President & Founder
Mervenne & Company - Eugene Miller
Former Chairman, President
& CEO
Comerica Incorporated - Malcolm Miller
Director, Business Development
Walker-Miller Energy - Michael Morden
Partner
Honigman Miller Schwartz
and Cohn LLP - Tracy Muscat
Vice President
Institutional Advancement
College for Creative Studies - Mariam Noland
President
Community Foundation of
Southeast Michigan - Jerry Norcia
CEO
DTE Energy - Anne Parsons
President
Detroit Symphony Orchestra - Roger S. Penske
Chairman
Penske Corporation - Madeleine Phillips
Civic Leader - Tom Pursel
Managing Director
Private Wealth Advisor
Locniskar Pursel Bucher
Biddinger Group - Chris Rizik
CEO and Fund Manager
Renaissance Venture Capital - Shayota Family
Elham, Nedda, Enmar & Jenan - Steve Strome
Former CEO
Handleman Company - Mark Tapper
CEO
Tapper’s Jewelry - Ray Telang
Managing Partner & US
Automotive Lead
PwC - Gary Torgow
Chairman
Board of Directors
Huntington National Bank - Margaret Trimer
Vice President
Strategic Partnerships
Delta Dental - Jaime Rae & Doug Turnbull
- Reginald Turner, Esq.
Clark Hill - Carla Walker-Miller
CEO
Walker-Miller Energy - Ken Way
Former CEO
Lear Corporation - Pam Wong
Vice President-Strategic Initiatives
People Operations Director
Sky Communications, Inc.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Champion Sponsor
- Anonymous
- Ambassador David & Jennifer Fischer
Diamond Sponsor
- Ann & Jim Nicholson
Valet Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
- Beth Chappell
Gold Sponsor
- Anonymous
- Virginia & Norman Bobins – The Robert Thomas Bobins Foundation
- Ambassador Ron Weiser
- Tamer Foundation
Silver Sponsor
- Nancy & Garry Carley
- Julie & Peter Cummings
- Sarah & Tony Earley
- Cynthia Ford
- Lois & Eugene Miller
- Kathy & Roger Penske
- Jerry Provencal and Susanne Busignani
- Ray Telang
- Edward C. Levy Co.
Bronze Sponsor
- Dennis Bott & Lori Blumenstein Bott
- Elaine & Eugene Driker
- Margie Dunn & Mark Davidoff
- Colette & Chris Rizik
- Sonya Smith
Patron Sponsor
- Elizabeth Bauer
- Michelle Clements
- Karen & Matt Cullen
- Luana Floccuzio & Dr. Mitchell Kosovitch
- Allan Gilmour
- Peter Kellett – Chairman Emeritus, Dykema
- Mary Kramer & Bill Volz
- Bonnie Larson
- Tracy Muscat & Steve Lareau
- Anne M. Mervenne
- Phyllis & Stephen Strome
- Marcia & Reginald Turner
- Marilyn & Ken Way
- Pam Wong
- Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C., Trusts and Estates Practice Group
- Honigman LLP
Sponsorship Opportunities
Champion – $75,000+
- Priority seating for three (3) tables of six (6) guests at the event.
- Full-page color advertisement in the event program book.
- Recognition from the podium at the event.
- Recognition as Ambassador on all material and all media associated to the event.
- Exclusively displayed signage/recognition during the event.
- Premier Presentation on screen as Ambassador at the event.
- Opportunity for representative to be featured in the event video.
- Three (3) complimentary rooms at the Royal Park Hotel on the night of the event.
- Company featured as Ambassador in all media promotions.
- Opportunity to feature quote from executive/representative in event press releases.
- Sponsorship of one (1) caregiver and/or mentor table.
Premier Sponsor – $50,000
- Priority seating for three (3) tables of six (6) guests at the event.
- Full-page color advertisement in the event program book.
- Recognition from the podium at the event.
- Premier placement of Logo/Name in all event printed materials, including invitations, program book and signage.
- Prominently displayed signage/recognition during the Gala.
- Company Logo scrolling as Premier Sponsor at the event.
- Opportunity for Company representative to be featured in the event video.
- Two (2) complimentary rooms at the Royal Park Hotel on the night of the event.
- Featured as Premier Sponsor/Partner in all media promotions.
- Opportunity to feature quote from Company executive in post event press release.
- Sponsorship of two (2) Caregiver and/or Mentor guests at the event.
Diamond Sponsor – $25,000
- Two (2) tables of six (6) guests with premier seating.
- Full-page color advertisement in the event program book.
- Announced as a Diamond Sponsor during the event program.
- Prominently displayed signage/recognition during the Gala.
- Name/Logo printed on all event collateral material.
- Company Logo scrolling as Diamond Sponsor at the event.
- One complimentary room at the Royal Park Hotel on the night of the event.
- Featured as Diamond Sponsor in all print advertisements and event marketing spots donated via TV and/or radio as allowed by the media sponsors.
- Opportunity to feature quote from Company executive in post event press release.
- Sponsorship of two (2) Caregiver and/or Mentor Guests at the event.
Platinum Sponsor – $15,000
- One (1) table of six (6) guests with premier seating.
- Full-page advertisement in the event program book.
- Announced as Platinum Sponsor during the event program.
- Prominently displayed signage/recognition as Platinum.
- Company Logo scrolling at the event as Platinum Sponsor.
- Name on invitations and event collateral/marketing material.
- Opportunity to feature quote from Company executive in post event press release.
Gold Sponsor – $10,000
- One (1) table of six (6) guests with premier seating.
- Announced as Gold Sponsor during event.
- Company name recognized on all event signage.
- Full-page advertisement in the event program book.
- Company Name scrolling as Gold Sponsor at the event.
- Company name on event collateral material.
Silver Sponsor – $5,000
- One (1) table of six (6) guests for the event.
- Announced as a Silver Sponsor at the event.
- Half-page advertisement in the event program book.
- Company name listed on event signage.
- Company name scrolling as Silver sponsor on screen at event.
Bronze Sponsor – $3,000
- One (1) table of six (6) guests for the event.
- Quarter-page advertisement in the event program book.
- Company name listed on sponsorship signage at the event.
- Company name scrolling as Bronze sponsor on screen at event.
Patron Sponsor – $1,500
- Two (2) event reservations for the event.
- Listed as Patron Sponsor in event program book and on event signage.
Friend Reservation – $400
Individual General Reservation – $250
Messages and Advertising
Page space in the program book is available for personal messages to honorees or advertising. More detail can be found on the registration form.