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SACC-DETROIT celebrated its 20th Anniversary at Bloomfield Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills, MI, December 4th 2008.
95 people showed up in good spirit. They were greeted by two "Lucias", Clair and Charlotte Beaudoin. The girls served Gingerbread cookies, and the guests were offered a glass of "Glögg".
The chef of the club, with help from Mrs. Pat Hartmann, had prepared delicious Swedish Christmas food, served directly on plates.
After the welcome remarks, by Chairman Urban Lundberg, the speaker of the night, Mr. Stanley "Skip" Pruss, Michigan Director of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth/Chief Energy Officer, was introduced by Consul General of Sweden, Lennart Johansson. Pruss talked about Michigan's role in the new energy economy. The speech was very up to date and interesting. Urban handed over a small "Kosta Boda" glass candleholder, to Mr Stanley Pruss, as a thank you gift.
Past SACC Detroit Chairmen were recognized. The ones present was presented with a plaque handed over by Urban Lundberg.
We even got some historical remarks about how it all started, by Mr. Jan Hartmann, one of the founders. After some very interesting and even funny remarks, Urban thanked Jan with a pair of "Orrefors" glass candlestick holders.
Then it was time for the drawing of door prizes. First prize, a weekend at The Sweden House in Washington, went to Ben Scheiwe, JPS Group, one of our guests. We had 3 additional prices a Basket from IKEA, a Gift Certificate from Fran Coys Salon and Spa and a Swedish Flag.
We thank all our Sponsors & Benefactors: Atlas Copco Tools & Assembly Systems,, Clark Hill PLC, Consulate General of Sweden, Fran Coys Salon &Spa, House of Sweden, IKEA, Mr. and Mrs. E. Jan Hartmann, Noel Nevshehir, Automation Alley, Detrex Corporation and US Defense Services.
SACC Detroit
Marie Nilsson
Executive Director
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