11189 Shook Road

Sui t e 200
Romul us , MI 48174
Your Greater
Romulus
Chamber of
Commerce is
Celebrating
June 15th

Inside this issue:
Person of the Year
Banquet Pictures
2
Golf Clinic at Links at
Gateway Romulus
2
May Business Luncheon
with Robert Ficano
3
Chamber Members
Free Golf Clinic
3
June Business Lunch-
eon with Cathy Garrett
4
June Calendar of
Events
5
Comerica Park and
Wine Tasting Events
5
What an event! The Marriott Hotel ban-
quet room was filled to capacity for the
29th Person of the Year Award Dinner,
held on Friday, May 2, 2014 in honor of
Judge Brian Oakley.
Bill Kren, Executive
Director of the Rom-
ulus Chamber of
Commerce, served
as emcee for this
gala event.
After a warm wel-
come, he shared a
few words on the
significance of the
award. You know, some people start out
their careers with the dreams of winning
their professions top honor, like an Acad-
emy Award for movies or a Noble Peace
Prize in literature or entering a Hall of
Fame in the community of Romulus
we believe the most prestigious honor is
the Romulus Chamber of Person of the
Year award!
Kren shared the history of the honor,
mentioning the very first inductee, Bill
Simons (who was represented by his
daughter, Lynn Conway). A number of
previous Persons of the Year honorees
were also in attendance. Standing as
their names were called, Dan Bales, Bill
Crane, Harlan Whichello, Ron Hopson,
Maria Lambert, Linda McNeil, Mark
Lewkowicz, Julie Allison, Rick Perry and
Pat and Lynn Ostrowski were recognized
with a warm applause.
Judge Oakley was invited to the podium
and was presented with a number of
awards and proclamations. First up was a
framed proclamation and congratulations
from Governor Rick
Snyder, State Senator
Hoon-Young Hop-
good, and State Rep.
Doug Geiss.
Romulus Mayor LeRoy
Burcroff declared May
2nd as Brian A. Oak-
ley Day. Mayor Pro-
Tem John Barden pre-
sented the Judge with a City Council Res-
olution that congratulated and praised
Oakley on his many accomplishments.
The last award, a beautiful wood plague
engraved with words of appreciation, was
presented to Judge Oakley by Mark
Lewkowicz, Vice-President of the Romu-
lus Chamber and Chairman of the Person
of the Year Committee.
The evening ended
with remarks from Bri-
ans daughter, Chey-
enne Oakley (pictured
right), his sister Sheila
Stasak and his wife,
Suzanne.
It was a two hour ex-
travaganza as one
attendee aptly de-
Brian Oakley 2014 Person of the Year
Greater Romulus Chamber of Commerce
June 2014
Judge Oakley, State Rep. Geiss, Sen. Hopgood
Cheyenne Oakley
Judge Brian A. Oakley
Greater Romulus Chamber of Commerce Page 2
2014 Person of the Year Awards Banquet
Tuning Up For Summer Fun at Links at Gateway Golf Course

On May 15th the Romulus Cham-
ber of Commerce and Links at
Gateway Golf Course teamed up
for a free golf clinic with course
pro Craig Piscopink. Craig soon
had Chamber members looking
like pros (almost). It was an en-
joyable afternoon at the driving
range!
Page 3
The May 20th Romulus Chamber of
Commerce Business Luncheon was
held at the Hilton Garden Inn
Detroit Metro Airport, in Romulus.
Wayne County Executive Robert
Ficano was the guest speaker -
bringing an update on the County
and answering questions.
Following his presentation, the 2014
-2015 Romulus Chamber Board of
Directors were sworn in by Mr. Fica-
no. They are: Julie Allison, Pete
Bergeron, Terry Bridges, Bill Crane,
Harley Fisher, Dave Goodwin, Tim
Keyes, Mark Lewkowicz, Jakleen
Ochalek, Oscar Rhoton, Jim Napior-
kowski, Cecile Taylor, Larry Wil-
liams, Susan Wyputa and Chuck
Zuerner.



Public Service Credit Union is pos-
ing a challenge to community mem-
bers this year: save $500,000 in
loan interest and help local chari-
ties.
To help raise awareness of the local
charities involved, PSCU hosted an
open house event at their main
branch in Romulus on Friday, May
2
nd
from 11AM-3PM. Lunch was
provided as well as a Shred It Truck
available to shred any important
documents, pets from the Romu-
lus/Brownstown Animal Shelter
were ready for adoption, fun inflat-
ables, giveaways, games and a
ton of information was readily
available on these charities! Spe-
cial guest Mrs. Michigan 2013-
Jennifer McMahan- was available
for autographs and pictures on
behalf of Champions against Bul-
lying. Mayor Burcroff presented
the key to the city to each repre-
sentative of the charities. Pictured
left to right:
Judge Tina
Green,
PSCU
President
Dean Tru-
deau and
Mrs. Michi-
gan 2013, Jennifer McMahan.
For information on the Community Chal-
lenge, visit www.PSCUSaves.com
May Business Luncheon with Wayne County Executive Ficano
Public Service Credit Union Supporting Charities
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11189 Shook Road
Suite 200
Romulus, MI 48174
Gr eat er Romul us Chamber of Commer c e
The mission of the Greater Romulus
Chamber of Commerce is to
promote and meet business needs.

The Chamber is dedicated to
creating an environment wherein
the Romulus business, non-profit
institutions, government and citizens
work together for the purpose of
enhancing the quality of life within
the community.
2014 Romulus Chamber of Commerce Officers and Directors

A VOICE FOR THE COLLECTIVE CONCERNS AND DESIRES OF THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY.
June 2014
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 Romulus
Community
SummitRAC
5 6 Romulus Rotary
Golf Outing
7
8 9 10 Romulus
Chamber Board
Meeting
11 12 13 14
Flag Day
15
Fathers Day
16 17 Chamber
Business
Luncheon
Holiday Inn
18 19 Chamber
Wine Tasting
Event at Romulus
Library
20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 City of
Romulus Fire
Works!
28
29 30
Phone: 734-893-0694
www.romuluschamber.com
President
Terry Bridges
The Spiratex Co.
Vice-President
Jakleen Ochalek
Wayne County Executive Office
Secretary
Julie Allison
US Park/Qwik Park
Treasurer
Susan Wyputa
Public Service Credit Union
Directors
Pete Bergeron
Bergeron Financial
William Crane
Crane Funeral Home
Harley Fisher
Jack Demmer Ford





David G Goodwin
Goodwin, Lademan & Associates
Tim Keyes
Vantage Port
Mark Lewkowicz
Landis Machine Shop
Jim Napiorkowski
Woodshop Creations
Oscar (J. R.) Rhoton
Metro Realty Group

Cecile Taylor
Wayne County Community
CollegeWestern Campus
Larry Williams
LWA Properties
Chuck Zuerner
EQEnvironmental Quality


Executive Director
William Kren
11189 Shook Road, Suite 200
Romulus, MI 48174
734-893-0694
info@romuluschamber.com



A fun Chamber Business Mingle on
Thursday, June 19th at the Romulus
Library
All proceeds support the Library!
5:30PM 7:30PM
Admission $25.00.
RSVP734.893.0694

11121 Wayne Rd., Romulus, MI 48174