Author and speaker
I will be signing books at the new Biggby Coffee in the Fort Custer Industrial Park. Stop by as Owner Charles Solano will be attempting a World Record for chin-ups throughout the day!
I will be doing my History Lecture on Michigan Wine, Thursday, November 17 at the BCRHM. Many great stories of from Michigan’s past and agricultural successes.
I will do a Presentation on behalf of the U. S. Navy to families of past Prisoners of War from the New Buffalo Area..
https://new-buffalo-railroad-museum.org/
Join me in Mount Pleasant at the new Sleepy Dog Books. This is a homecoming of sorts as much of my book focuses on my time at CMU, Central Michigan LIFE and my time in Sigma Chi. And CMU Alumnus Dick Enberg wrote my foreward! www.sleepydogbooks.com
I will be doing my presentation on the History of Michigan’s Navy at the Regional History Museum. I will have books available for purchase and signing afterwards.
I will be MC for the Battle Creek Guardians of Scouting Breakfast and Fly-In taking place at the Western Michigan University College of Aviation at Battle Creek Executive Airport (BTL)
I will be Keynote Speaker for Memorial Day Ceremonies at Fort Custer National Cemetery representing the U.S. Navy
I will be signing as Part of Zeta Rho’s 55th Anniversary Celebration.
Willard’s talk show, Stories at Sundown, shines a light on people who make a difference in our community. Host Michael McCullough, Willard community engagement and local digital collection librarian, interviews guests about authors, books, films, and other work relevant to our times.
Mondays, 7 p.m.,
Live streaming on Willard's Facebook Page, YouTube, Twitter, and WillardLibrary.org
Will be doing a ZOOM Presentation to the Kalamazoo AMBUCS Chapter. AMBUCS is an acronym for American Business Clubs. An American service club which provides scholarships for physical therapists and is an exclusive provider of AMTRYKE therapeutic tricycles for children and disabled veterans.
Will be speaking to Sunday Supper Club, a weekly educational chat with members and patrons. Will be discussing the History of Michigan’s Navy and will have books available for purchase and signing.
Will be doing a Virtual Presentation to the East Lansing Rotary Club on my book.
I will be speaking to the Marshall Rotary Club about my book. Marshall is meeting at the Calhoun County Fairgrounds.
Join Me for a Meet and Greet at the Copper Kettle Restaurant in Athens. I’ll be discussing my bid for KCC Trustee and will have books available for purchase and signing. Special Guests will be Jason Stanton, Athenes School Board Candidate and Brian Wensauer, Calhoun County Treasurer.
Join Me for a Meet and Greet at Cascarelli’s of Homer. I’ll be discussing my bid for KCC Trustee and will have books available for purchase and signing. Special Guests will be Homer Village President, Art Kale and Calhoun County Treasurer, Brian Wensauer.
Will speak to the Battle Creek Rotary Club, via ZOOM with discussion about DEFY THE IMMEDIATE.
Will be speaking to the Gull Lake Area Rotary Club about my book, Via ZOOM.
Will host a book signing event on Saturday, April 18 at Barnes & Noble at Lakeview Square Mall in Battle Creek.
Will be speaking to the Rotary Club of Battle Creek about the Brass Band of Battle Creek. Club was founded in Battle Creek in 1915 and has played a huge role in civic affairs over the years.
Will be attending the Annual Battle Creek Community Foundation C3 Luncheon in Fort Myers, Florida. . The C3 Luncheon is a partnership between the Battle Creek Community Foundation and Southwest Florida Community Foundation. It strives to create a network of Michigan and Florida philanthropists with a heart for the multiple communities we serve.
The theme of the C3 Luncheon this year is Equitable Community Development through Impact Investing. Impact investing is a program strategy that uses investment techniques to catalyze change in communities.
I will be doing a live call-in on WWTK, 730 AM in Sebring, Florida to discuss my book. The segment is part of the Barry Foster Show on the Talk Radio station. www.newstalk730am.com
Will be speaking to the Pennfield Lions Club on the Brass Band of Battle Creek and about my book. Club meets 6:30 Wednesday, February 5 at Greg’s Coney Island in Pennfield
Featured Speaker at weekly meeting of Battle Creek AMBUCS.
Join me for a discussion and book signing, Saturday, January 25, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the Battle Creek Regional History Museum in Battle Creek. Part of the proceeds will suppport local history.
Presenting to Riverlake Inn Supper Club weekly speaker series. Presentation on commissioning ceremonies of USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 78) and history of U.S. Navy ceremonies and traditions. For more information visit: http://www.riverlakeinn.com/sunday-supper-club.html
I will be attending, speaking and doing a signing at the Detroit Sigma Chi Alumni Dinner at the Rusty Bucket in Bloomfield Hills with Sigma Chi’s from the Michigan Province and beyond.
Join me as I launch my book in Battle Creek. The event will take place in the Lincoln Room of the Battle Creek Community Foundation. On display here is the 2017 Grand Rapids Art Prize winner, A. Lincoln a giant portrait of Abraham Lincoln made entirely of Lincoln pennies. The Artwork is permanently housed at the foundation.
Guest on local Accessvision Show discussing Brass Band of Battle Creek Concert and my new book.
Will be doing welcoming remarks for the 63rd Annual Armed Forces Appreciation Day, honoring all local military and DOD civilian personnel and presenting several awards. Event sponsored by Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee. Event is open to the public, tickets are $10 and can be obtained by contacting the Chamber at (269) 962-4076,
Will be attending the CMU Homecoming celebration at the Sigma Chi Fraternity tent on the Island North of Kelly-Shorts Stadium.
