REMINDER: FOHRA Annual Meeting Tuesday, November 6 at White Lake Township Community Building
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Annual Meeting of the Friends of Highland Recreation Area
/Fall is here and that means Annual Meeting time for the Friends of Highland Recreation Area Volunteers. See info flyer and agenda below…
You're Invited! 2021 Friends of Highland Recreation Area Annual Meeting
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Each year the Friends of Highland Recreation Area hold an Annual Meeting to highlight and celebrate the volunteer activities at Edsel and Eleanor Fords’ Former Haven Hill estate and Highland State Recreation Area. See the event information below. Please feel welcome to attend and inform us of your plans on our Facebook events page.
Invitation - Friends of Highland Recreation Area Annual Meeting
/Hello FOHRA Supporter,
We want to personally invite you to join us in a couple of weeks for our Friends of Highland Recreation Area 2019 Annual Meeting and Social. This year we’re having our meeting at the White Lake Township Community Hall at 7500 Highland Road in White Lake on Wednesday, November 6. Bring guests if you want too - we enjoy meeting new people!
Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and soft beverages start at 6:30 pm. Our meeting starts at 7:00 pm and runs to about 8:45 pm. We’ll be showing video and photo presentations reviewing our activities in the last year, and we have a special guest who will speak about the Edible Trails initiative in Michigan.
Please join us if you can. Good times with good people! We’d love to have ya.
WHO: You… and Your Guests are Welcome
WHAT: Friends of Highland Recreation Area Annual Meeting and Social
Complimentary Food and Beverages, Friends and Family, Presentations of 2019 FOHRA Highland State Rec Area Activities, The “Edible Trails” program, and More
WHEN: Wednesday, November 6, 2019 - 6:30 pm until about 8:45 pm
WHERE: White Lake Township Community Building, 7500 Highland Rd, White Lake, MI 48386
WHY: Because it’ll be a great time, and we’d love to have ya there!
DRESS: “Nice Casual”
If you can attend, please let me us know how many folks will be in your party as this will help us plan seating and food. Email: fohravolunteer@gmail.com
or Call: (248) 494-8919
Sincerely,
The Members of FOHRA
You're Invited: Friends of Highland Recreation Area Annual Meeting→
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Each year FOHRA hosts an annual meeting the, first Wednesday evening in November, to not only commemorate the anniversary of Edsel B. Ford's birth but also bring you up to date on the accomplishments over the last year on the buildings and grounds of the former Ford Haven Hill Estate.
Read MoreJoin Us for a 10 Year Celebration at Bakers of Milford
/Dear Friends of Highland Recreation Area Special Supporter,
On behalf of Friends of Highland Recreation Area (FOHRA) we’d like to invite you, your family, and members of your organization to our 2017 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, November 8, 6:00 pm, at Bakers of Milford. The evening will celebrate 10 years of achievements of our Friends group and its Supporters. Awards will be presented during the evening.
Social time with refreshments and appetizers will begin at 6:00 pm, dinner buffet at 6:30 pm, and the formal start of the meeting is at 7:00 pm.
Guest Speaker is Mr. Russel Doré automotive historian who will present, “The Dodge Brothers, Their Company and Their Lives”, a one hour speaking engagement with visuals. Learn how these machinists went from being parts suppliers to creating an automobile company which at one time was second only to the Ford Motor Company. And “FOHRA: 10 Years at Haven Hill” by Jay Fitzgerald, FOHRA Secretary. A photographic and video journey of the Friends group and their work over the years at Highland State Recreation Area.
Please call with any questions – let us know if anyone needs special assistance or further information. (248) 494-8919.
Visit our web site at www.fohravolunteers.org for more information and to buy tickets online.
Sincerely,
Richard G “Dick” Russell, Jr.
President, Friends of Highland Recreation Area
FireExplr2@aol.com
(248) 563-7428
Our Mission: “To enrich and foster awareness of the land, history, art, architecture, and people of Edsel and Eleanor Ford’s former Haven Hill Estate within Michigan’s Highland State Recreation Area for current and future generations.”
FOHRA Annual Dinner Meeting w/Guest Speaker November 8
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PURCHASE YOUR ANNUAL MEETING DINNER TICKETS AT OUR WEBSITE
TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW ONLINE
Friends of Highland Recreation Area, 10th Anniversary Annual Dinner Meeting
6:00 pm, Wednesday, November 8, 2017
$25.00 Per Person
Bakers of Milford
2025 S. Milford Road, Milford, MI 48381
$25.00 per Ticket. Dinner Buffet and Guest Speaker
The Board of Directors of the Friends of Highland Recreation Area (FOHRA) would like to welcome its Members and the public to our 10th Anniversary Annual Meeting. The yearly event showcases FOHRA’s volunteer activity at Edsel and Eleanor Ford’s former Haven Hill estate within the Highland State Recreation Area. Dinner will be served and guests will be charged $25.00 to attend. Tickets Available on Our Website. Please reserve before 11/1/17.
2017 Meeting Highlights
Guest Speaker Mr. Russel Doré automotive historian will present, “The Dodge Brothers, Their Company and Their Lives”, a one hour speaking engagement with visuals. Learn how these machinists went from being parts suppliers to creating an automobile company which at one time was second only to the Ford Motor Company. “FOHRA: Ten Years at Haven Hill” – Jay Fitzgerald, FOHRA Secretary. A photographic and video journey of the Friends group and their work over the years at Highland State
CLICK HERE TO GO TO OUR WEBSITE AND BUY YOUR TICKETS
FOHRA is committed to supporting Michigan’s Highland State Recreation Area by assisting and promoting interpretive, scientific, historical, and educational visitor services.
You're Invited! Annual Meeting Wednesday Night
/Friends of Highland Recreation Area Annual Meeting Wednesday
2016 Annual Meeting, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, Wednesday, November 2
Huron Valley Council for the Arts Building
205 West Livingston Road, Highland, MI 48357 (248) 889-8660
The Board of Directors of the Friends of Highland Recreation Area (FOHRA) would like to welcome its Members and the public to the 2016 FOHRA Annual Meeting and Social. Our yearly event showcases FOHRA’s volunteer activity at Edsel and Eleanor Ford’s former Haven Hill estate within the Highland State Recreation Area.
2016 Meeting Highlights
Guest Speaker Mr. Mark Campbell of the Henry Ford Heritage Association will be presenting
“The Impact of Henry Ford”. FOHRA member Jay Fitzgerald will give a special presentation about the Ford Model A automobile as an introduction to a special award for the Livingston A’s driving club.
• 6:30 – 7:00 pm: Sign-In and Social
Guestbook Sign-In. Enjoy visiting with FOHRA members and seeing some informative Haven Hill exhibits. Appetizers, desserts, and light beverages will be served.
• 7:00 – 7:15 pm: Welcome: FOHRA Annual Business Meeting
2016 Good Evening & Welcome, Required Votes - FOHRA President; - Dick Russell
• 7:15 – 7:35 pm “The Impact of Henry Ford”: A Presentation by Mr. Mark Campbell of the Henry Ford Heritage Association. Come and enjoy Mark’s presentation about the impact of Henry Ford on people of the world.
• 7:35 – 7:45 pm: Special Presentation: Pettibone Creek Questers – The Pettibone Creek Questers will make a special presentation at the Annual Meeting
• 7:45 – 8:00 pm: Presentation: “The Model A Ford Automobile” – Jay Fitzgerald. A history of the Model A and Edsel’s role in its development and production.
• 8:00 – 8:15 pm: Special Presentation: The FOHRA Presidents Award and Special Gift to the Livingston A’s
• 8:15 – 8:30 pm: Overview of Future Programs – Dick Russell
FOHRA Focus for late fall 2016 and 2017 future.
• 8:30 pm: Adjournment
• 8:30 - 8:45 pm: Light Refreshments and Desserts Among “Friends”
FOHRA is committed to supporting the Highland State Recreation Area by assisting and promoting interpretive, scientific, historical, and educational visitor services.
Special Presentation: FOHRA Annual Meeting to Host Mark Campbell, Henry Ford Heritage Association
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Mark Campbell, Henry Ford Heritage Association
You're invited to the 2016 Annual Meeting of the Friends of Highland Recreation Area on Wednesday, November 2 at 6:30 pm at the HVCA building in Highland...
Enjoy a special presentation by Mark Campbell of the Henry Ford Heritage Association entitled, “The Impact of Henry Ford” at this year's Annual Meeting of the Friends of Highland Recreation Area. Mark has more than just a passing interest in Ford history. He has a direct family connection, being the great-great nephew of Clara Bryant Ford. Mark grew up around Fair Lane, the home of Henry and Clara Ford, attending the annual Christmas brunch, special events, and learning to drive Fair Lane’s Model T.
The event will also include special presentations and updates about the activities of the Friends group this past year. And please stay afterwards for light desserts, coffee, and refreshments.
Social time with refreshments and appetizers will begin at 6:30 pm and the formal start of the meeting is at 7:00 pm.
The address of the Huron Valley Council for the Arts building in Highland, Michigan is 205 West Livingston Road, Highland, MI 48357. Phone: 248-889-8660. Visit our web page at www.fohravolunteers.org for more information.
