Honoree Dinner 2008

On May 17th at Crystal Mountain, we will be honoring 3 "Benzie Stars" for their years of service and commitment to our communities. Kay Boyne-Mead, a long time women's rights and peace activist; Dick Haan, a well know performer in the Benzie community Chorus; and Jane Lean, an economist and educator who serves on the Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Board and is active in the League of Women Voters.

Our new "Rising Star" is Kathy Ralston, who serves on the Benzie County Planning Commission and who was insturmental in organizing the intergovermental forum in our County last November.

The evening will begin with a Cash Bar and Silent Auction at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. and the program at 8 p.m.  The cost is $40.00 per person and reservations are required.  Please call Carroll Volpe at 325-6692 or e-mail - mcvolpe@centurytel.net no later than May 5th for reservations. 

Please plan now to join us in honoring these 3 stars and our rising star and our candidates for an enjoyable evening.

Candidates Needed

The deadline (May 13th, 4 p.m.) is drawing near for submitting your petitions to run for a county or township office - all of which are up for election in 2008.

There are several current office holders that are retiring and this leaves vacancies to be filled.  Some of these are full-time and some are part-time positions depending on the township or county position to be filled.  If you would like more information to help you decide call Carroll Volpe at 325-6692, Ray Nichols at 882-4790 or Sue Pyne at 882-5721.

if you are interested in being a Democratic Precinct Delegate in your area call the Precinct Coordinator, Dick Robb at 325-9069 or your Precinct Captain if you know them.

Volunteers Needed

We have been canvassing in Almira Township and meeting many great people at their homes.  We have an exciting campaign year ahead of us and will need an army of volunteers to accomplish our goals

Please come and be a part of this historic campaign. If you would like to see a Democrat in the White House and the State House that will represent the people and not the corporations you should become part of our team.

If you would like to be a part of our growing volunteer team (we have a job for everyone to choose from) call Carroll Volpe at 325-6692