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Bill Reed

Bill Reed

Current President

I believe in the Old Newsboys Association because of the unique opportunity to provide a service that is often overlooked, new shoes and boots for school age children. Having proper footwear is especially important for children as they grow and allows them to have the tools necessary for their involvement in activities essential to their health and wellbeing.

I am married and live in Williamston Michigan. I have three grown children and six grandchildren. My wife Mary and I like camping and traveling, especially within our great state of Michigan.

Elizabeth Hernandez

1st Vice President, Sales Chair

Elizabeth works at the Lansing Board of Water & Light. She enjoys supporting non-profit organizations and is an avid golfer.

Jill Bowen

Jill Bowen

2nd Vice President

Coming soon...

Sean Douglas

Sean Douglas

Treasurer

Sean loves to golf and is passionate about helping kids.

Tom Rathbun

Tom Rathbun

Asst Treasurer

Began selling in the State Office Bldgs. during the annual Sales Day in the 1980's.

Retired from MDOT after 35 years of service and continue to coordinate sales in the State Bldgs.

I administer the Directors Fund which provides member funding for the Annual Meeting and Victory
Dinner. Spend fun time with grandchildren at numerous sporting events.

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Bridget Dzral

Secretary

Coming soon...

Dan Perrone

Membership

Dan is a retired City of Lansing Firefighter. He has been with the Old Newsboys Board 25 years and with the Association for over 30 years. He has even sold newspapers for the Old Newsboys as a child.

Ross Martin

Media Director

Ross Martin and has been involved with the Old Newsboys of Greater Lansing for over 20 Years. He served on the Board of Directors for 14 years before stepping into the executive board where he is now our immediate past president and Media Director/Editor for the organization. This includes coordinating the publishing of the annual edition of the Lansing Spoof Journal. If you have any story ideas, let Ross know.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Past Presidents

Cassandra Trawitz (Becker)
2019-2020

Claire Corr
2017-2018

Nic Clark
2015-2016

Luke Canfora
2013-2014

Kay Hoffman
2011-2012

Al Ott
2010

Bob Warner
2009

Diana Kennedy
2008

Vern Johnson
2007

Trey Williams
2006

Bruce Holliday
2005

Craig Baylis
2004

Jim Lynch
2003

Jim Mitchell
2001-2002

Leigh Beagle
2001

Mike Logan
2000

Gary Calkins
1999

Norm Spalding
1998

Robin Ryan
1997

Jerry King
1996

Bill Savage
1995

Bob Brown
1994

Jim Spackman
1993

Bill Barker
1992

Jerry Ryan
1991

Dave Burtch
1990

Lou Klimecky
1989

Larry Pung
1988

Dick Ferris
1987

Bill Carter
1986

Dick Fox
1985

Al Reinhart
1984

Lance Lynch
1982-1983

Kevin Dorin
1981

Don Little
1980

Providing Shoes & Boots to Deserving Children Since 1924

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