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Past Scholarship Fundraisers
Some of the University’s most inspiring figures – from university presidents and Michigan Supreme Court justices to legendary football players, coaches, and radio personalities – have given their time and voices to help the U-M Club of Greater Northville raise thousands of dollars to help the next generation of Wolverines.
2023 National Championship Football Team #144 Players
Will Johnson (cornerback), Colston Loveland (tight end), and Freddy Moore (wide receiver)
Since 1991, the U-M Club of Greater Northville’s scholarship program has been helping local students chase their dreams of getting a University of Michigan education.
Scholarship Fundraiser 2024
Featured Guests: 2023 National Championship Football Team Players
Saturday May 11 at Northville Sports Den
Guests enjoying meeting some of their favorite players from National Championship Football Team #144 for pictures and autographs. Featured guests included Colston Loveland (tight end), Will Johnson (cornerback) and Freddy Moore (wide receiver), along with other retired athletes and leaders. The event was in partnership with Stadium & Main, a collective dedicated to supporting Wolverine student-athletes by empowering them to maximize their NIL (name, image and likeness) income opportunities. All proceeds went to the athletes and to scholarships for U-M students from west metro Detroit.
Scholarship Fundraising Dinner 2019
Featured Guest Speaker: Jon Jansen
Thursday May 16 at Fox Hills Golf and Banquet Center
Guests enjoyed meeting and mingling with alumni and students while getting inside information about Michigan football and basketball. Our featured guest speaker was former Michigan All American football captain, 10-year NFL offensive tackle, and popular radio personality, Jon Jansen. Listen to Jon’s In the Trenches podcasts by clicking here.
Local businesses who donated items for a silent auction included: Authentic Hair Designs, Carl’s Golfland at St. Johns, Dancing Eye Gallery, Detroit Zoo, Fox Hills Golf and Banquet Center, Genitti’s Hole in the Wall, Great Harvest Bread Co. Northville, The Henry Ford, Imagination Station – Toledo’s Science Center, Marquis Theatre, Northville Sports Den, Novastar Solutions, Orin Jewelers, Tipping Point Theatre
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Scholarship Fundraising Dinner 2018
Featured Guest Speakers: Ira Weintraub and Sam Webb
Wednesday May 23 at Fox Hills Golf and Banquet Center
Guests enjoyed a rare opportunity to get inside information about Michigan football and basketball while raising money for U-M student scholarships. Our speakers were the popular radio hosts of Michigan Insider on sports talk 1050 WTKA The Ticket, Sam Webb and Ira Weintraub. Guests enjoyed a delicious dinner and a silent auction while connecting with other alumni and fans and helping local students pursue their dreams of getting an education at the University of Michigan.
Local businesses who donated items for a silent auction included: Adorn Fine Flowers, Dancing Eye Gallery, Detroit Economic Club, Detroit Zoo, Genitti’s Hole in the Wall, Good Time Party Store, Great Harvest Bread Co. Northville, The Henry Ford, Michigan Opera Theatre – Detroit Opera House, Northville Sports Den, Novastar Solutions, Orin Jewelers, RKC Adventures and Tipping Point Theatre.
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Scholarship Fundraising Dinner 2017
Featured Guest Speaker: Coach Jack Harbaugh
Thursday, May 18 Fox Hills Golf and Banquet Center
Jack Harbaugh is the father of the first pair of brothers to serve as NFL coaches and the only brothers to face off as head coaches in a Super Bowl. With a football coaching career spanning more than four decades, Jack served seven seasons as U-M’s defensive backfield coach under Bo Schembechler. Jack shared with alumni how he taught his children to “attack this day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind” and other insights about what makes our current head football coach the unique and successful person he has become.
Event sponsor – Center Street Wealth Strategies, Comprehensive Wealth and Retirement Planning for Business Owners, Executives and Professionals, Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services. Silent auction donors included: Cantoro Italian Market, Dancing Eye Gallery, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Detroit Zoo, Genitti’s Hole-in-the-Wall, Great Harvest Bread Co., The Henry Ford, James E. Tompart, Jim Roth of Good Time Party Store, Livonia YMCA, Masonic Temple, Northville Sports Den, Novastar Solutions, Orin Jewelers, Play It Again PCS, Rich and Karen Brown, Tipping Point Theater
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Scholarship Fundraising Dinner 2016
Featured Guest Speaker: Michigan Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein
Tuesday, June 7 at Laurel Manor Banquet Center
Justice Richard Bernstein became the first elected blind justice to the Michigan Supreme Court in November 2014. Prior to being elected to Michigan’s highest court, Justice Bernstein was known as a tireless advocate for disabled rights heading the public service division for The Sam Bernstein Law Firm. Blind since birth, Justice Bernstein is a graduate of the University of Michigan and earned his JD from Northwestern University School of Law. In his spare time, Justice Bernstein is an avid runner, completing 18 marathons including eight New York City marathons, a full Ironman triathlon, and a half Ironman. Justice Bernstein talked about his life experiences in overcoming obstacles and breaking down stereotypes, and how his experience at the University of Michigan has helped him.
The following local businesses donated items for a silent auction: Novastar Solutions, Genetti’s, Tipping Point Theater, Marquis Theater, and Masonic Temple Theater, Radrick Farms, Carl’s Golfland, professional photography from the Rosh Group, Dean Sadler Hair and Makeup Studio, Dancing Eye Gallery, Obstbaum Orchards, Buffalo Wildwings, Lifetime Fitness, Goodtime Party Store, URGE juice.
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Scholarship Fundraising Dinner 2015
Featured Guest Speaker: Former U-M President Mary Sue Coleman
Wednesday, April 29 at Laurel Manor Banquet Center
Read coverage of this event in the Northville Record. During her 12 years as the university’s 13th president, and the first female in that role, Dr. Mary Sue Coleman left her mark on campus from facilities, to fundraising, to research. Time magazine named her one of the nation’s top 10 university presidents. But perhaps the Michigan community will best remember Dr. Coleman for her personal touch, and the impact she had on the lives of so many students, alumni, faculty, and staff. The dinner also celebrated an exciting milestone event — the 25th anniversary of the U-M Club of Greater Northville.
Local businesses that donated items for a silent auction included: Bahama Breeze (Livonia), Dancing Eye Gallery, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Detroit Zoo, Genetti’s Hole-in-the-Wall, Good Time Party Store, Hungry Howie’s Pizza (Brighton), Hyatt of Novi, La Casa (Plymouth), La Vida (Plymouth), Northville Sports Den, Novastar Solutions, Obstbaum Orchards Winery & Cider Mill, Penn Theater (Plymouth), Red Olive Restaurant (Plymouth), Sean O’Callaghan’s (Plymouth), Sparr’s Flowers & Greenhouse (Plymouth), The Henry Ford, Tipping Point Theater, Toledo Zoo, Winesforhumanity.com
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2014 Scholarship Fundraiser Dinner
Featured Guest Speaker: Coach Lloyd Carr
Wednesday, May 14
Coach Carr gave so generously of his time, talking with everyone who approached him and allowing himself to be photographed with attendees. According to Coach Carr: “I had a wonderful time and met some great people. Thanks for all the hard work and the financial assistance the Club provides to U-M students. Great having dinner with you. All the best – Go Blue. Lloyd”
Presenting sponsors were Fausone Bohn, LLP and Star Lincoln. Businesses that donated items for a silent auction included: Novastar Solutions, Orin Jewelers, Dancing Eye Gallery, Genitti’s Hole in the Wall, Tipping Point Theater, Le George, the Detroit Zoo, the Detroit Institute of Arts, Good Time Party Store, Great Harvest Bread, M-Den, Gardenviews, and the Northville Sports Den.
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