1ST ANNUAL DETROIT LUNCHEON
Join us on Friday, May 7, 2021
Our objective in launching the “Armed Forces Thanksgiving” was to raise awareness and dialogue on the contributions our military personnel have made and continue to make on behalf of our country.
The AFT mission is to give a community salute to our military, past, present and future, while providing an invaluable educational opportunity for high school students. We seek to provide a vehicle for our community, from teens to adults, to understand, honor, and express thanks for the service of each person who has served or is serving in the Armed Forces and to encourage those who will serve in the future. We hope ‘Our Salute’ will encourage the next generation to have a sincere appreciation for all the men and women who have served, on our behalf.
Communication and related activities don't stop after the luncheon. High school students are tasked with creating a compelling project and hosting their own military recognition events to coincide with Veteran’s Day the following November.
COmmittee chairman
Brigadier General | Flagstar Bank
BOARD
John Ballard
Detroit Radio Advertising Group
Nick Clark
Wall Colmonoy
John & Deb Kailunas
Regal Investment
Alex Kashenider
Army National Guard
Megan Lasley
Lambert & Co.
Kelvin Squires
Centerline Electric
Sarah Taylor
DTE Energy
EVENT DIRECTOR
Suzanne Wickman
Cause & Effect Event Marketing