M.B.R.C. 2006 Calendar of Meetings and Events
Unless otherwise noted, meetings are usually the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.
Events denoted with * are not 2nd and 4th Thursday meetings.
Unless otherwise noted, meet at 12:00 noon in the Sky Room (6th floor) at the Landmark Inn, 230 N. Front St, Downtown Marquette.
Reservations are not necessary and lunch is available - select one of three dishes from the Landmark's kitchen, $7.75
January
Thu. 12 - 2006 Planning meeting: Goals, Calendar, and Budget Review.
Thu. 26 - Kim Smith-Potts and Michelle Schwermin from Garden Bouquet will demonstrate flower
arranging "Dreaming of Valentines." Door prizes will be given away.
February
Thu. 9 - NMU President Les Wong and NMU First Lady Phyllis Wong will present "The Christmas Tree at Kaye House & Role of Tradition in Today’s Society."
Thu. 23 - “Looking Ahead” a presentation by Kaye Hiebel, Executive Director Marquette County History Museum.
March
Sat. 4 * - Younkers Spring Charity Event/Fundraiser, Westwood Mall, 7am-8pm.
Thu. 9 * - Planning meeting for the Awards Luncheon and the Spring Clean-up.
April
Thu. 6 * - “Identity Theft Protection – What can YOU do!" presented by Linda Lynch, MBRC Treasurer.
Thu. 20 * - Awards Luncheon, Harbor Room (Lower Level), Landmark Inn.
Sat. 29 * - 28th Annual City-Wide Spring Clean-Up: meet at the Donut Hole, 1301 S. Front St., 10 am.
May
Thu. 11 - "Historic Tourism" presented by Pat Black, Executive Director of Marquette Country Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Thu. 25 - Planning meeting for Petunia Pandemonium Planting.
June
Sat. 3 * - 18th Annual Petunia Pandemonium Planting, South Front Street (US41).
Thu. 8 - “What does MSU Extension Service do for the Upper Pennisula?” Jim Isleib, Michigan State University Extension Service.
Thu. 22 - Planning for the Garden Tour & Financial Quarterly Report.
July
Thu. 13 - “City Parks and Beautification: Goals and Cooperation,” Hugh Leslie, Director of Parks & Recreation, City of Marquette.
Sat. 15 * - 13th Annual Garden Tour and Kick-off Fall Flower Bulb Sale.
August
Thu. 10 - Wrap-up of the 2006 Garden Tour. Potluck Luncheon at Naomi Guelff’s Beachfront, 357 Lakewood Lane.
Thu. 24 - "Using Preservation for Economic Growth," Carol Fulsher, Recreational Development Specialist, Lake Superior Community Partnership .
September
Thu. 14 - Jennifer Thum will discuss the Main Street Program & Historic Plans for Ishpeming.
Thu. 28 - "Historic Design Patterns in Marquette,” Jim Quirk, Professor Emeritus, NMU Art & Design Dept.
October
Thu. 12 - “A Vision of Marquette by Our Young Developers,” John & Jim Kelly, Brooke Berube, Ryan Anthony, and Matt Weier.
Activation of the 2007 Nominating Committee.
Sat. 21 * - Petunia Pullout, South Front Street (US41).
Thu. 26 - Fred Rydholm will present "Recent Developments."
November
See’s Candy Sale/Fundraiser: Orders are due by 12:00 noon Monday, November 27; send to Emily Lewis, phone 226-9618. Orders will be available for pick-up December 7-12.
Thu. 9 - “Beautification and Historic Preservation in Marquette’s Downtown,” Mona Lang, Executive Director of the Marquette Downtown Development Authority.
Election of 2007 Officers.
Sat. 11 * - Younker’s Charity Event, Westwood Mall, time TBA.
December
Thu. 14 - Holiday Party and Awards Luncheon, Landmark Inn Harbor Room (Lower Level), $15.00. RSVP to Jean Nash by November 30, phone 475-4661.
* Please note that the meetings in April are on the 1st & 3rd Thursday and special events are on Saturdays.
Remember, reservations are not necessary - except the Holiday Party and Awards Luncheon - for our meetings.
Please attend & bring a guest!