Muskegon Community Foundation: For Good, For Ever.

Birthday Gifts

If you didn't attend our Annual Gathering on June 30, 2010, you missed a pretty fun party!  In addition to reporting on 2009, thanking our outgoing trustees, and introducing the incoming trustees, we also planned a special presentation, some surprise birthday gifts, and a sculpture unveiling in honor of the Frauenthal's 80th birthday.  Read this article from the Chronicle if you want to find out the details of the event. 

Here's what some others have said about the day:

"Fantastic to see such a large turnout for the Foundation's event...As Tom [Harryman] noted in his perfect "powerpoint" presentation . . . we live and work in a wonderful section of the world.  While we may all champion separate projects, our end goal is the same.  Keep spreading the word.  I hear it every October from visitors from around the globe . . . "This is a very cool city!" 
 - Ron Pesch, champion of all things Buster Keaton

"Congrats to the Damfinos and the Community Foundation for Muskegon County on the unveiling of the new Buster Keaton statue downtown!  It is a great addition to the cityscape and a memorable reminder of the arts legacy of Muskegon.  Thanks also to the Community Foundation for its support of our vibrant arts community--at its annual event on Wednesday, Tom Harryman gave a beautiful, inspiring speech about the Frauenthal and the arts in Muskegon, and seven arts organizations received $8,000 each to spend within their organizations in honor of the Frauenthal celebrating it's 80th birthday in 2010.  Congratulations to all who received the grants and thanks to Tom for reminding us why we are so passionate about our mediums."
 - The Lakeshore Arts and Music Association

"Thank you. We are still surprised and thrilled by the grant. I have my board actively coming up with ideas on how we can contribute more to the community in our pursuit of community  concert band excellence for the enjoyment and enrichment of our audiences."
 - Howard Meade, West Michigan Concert Winds

"Once again, oh my goodness, thank you!  I cannot believe that generosity of the Foundation and your staff.  We’ve been buzzing about it all day in White Lake- saw Judy from ACWL this morning and we got to squeal together. Thanks once again!!!
 - Cindy Beth Davis, Howmet Playhouse

"I still remember the $2,500 scholarship I received from a Community Foundation donor that helped put me through my first year of Engineering School at Purdue. Great organization."
 - former scholarship recipient, from Facebook

"You guys sure know how to throw a party!  I’m so sorry I missed the celebration, but what a terrific surprise! We’re already brainstorming like mad (mainly letting loose with some previously ‘shelved’ ideas) and having a great time speculating how to make the best use of the grant.   Thank you and the foundation so very much!"
 - Judy Wisniewski, Arts Council of White Lake