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FEATURES 14 Hometown Heroes The Men on the Front-Line

22 Grilling with Chef Bobby Grilled Lamb Chops with Cognac Marinade

26 Lady and Gentlemen The Mayors of Grosse Pointe

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32 GPYCâ€™s Response to COVID-19 Supporting Its Community, Members and Employees

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INSPIRED BY ARTICLE SUSAN STAPLETON

WHAT DO YOU DO?

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THE MEN ON THE FRONT-LINE

HOW HAS COVID-19 AFFECTED YOUR WORK DAY?

With the onset of COVID 19 my days quickly turned into 16 hour days, 7 days per week. Managing that coplextity with a combination of zoom, webex, skype, phone and every other mechanism out there. We had to go into crisis incident command mode and prioritize on serving our patients; providing a safe environment for our employees, and excelerating innovation around how care is delivered.

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DO YOU HAVE ANY INSPIRING STORIES THAT YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE? This crisis reaffirmed how blessed I am to work with truly mission focused colleagues. The particular heroism that impacted me the most was the role that our nurses and physicians had to play of being the communicator between critically ill patients and their loved ones during this time when no visitors could be allowed. Specifically, learning of team members that held hands, sang, provided spiritual support and anything else that comforted a patient as they passed away, will be something that I will never forget. On a brighter side, I am awed by seeing the joy in the eyes of our caregivers every time they wheel a patient that has been discharged after successfully battling COVID 19, out of the hospital to recover at home. It speaks volumes to me about their character. WHAT HAS THIS TAUGHT YOU? In times of crisis, when much is expected of you, focus on what is needed most, on what you can control and/or significantly influence. Put aside all other issues and revisit them when you reach stability. 14

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WHAT DO YOU DO?

breath and yet not panic or be rude despite their own fear. Have you ever

Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Epidemiology at

been short of breath? For days on end? It is very scary. I am humbled and

Beaumont Hospital, Grosse Pointe.

amazed by how so many have graciously maintained their composure.

HOW HAS COVID-19 AFFECTED YOUR WORK DAY?

WHAT HAS THIS TAUGHT YOU?

COVID-19 has pretty much doubled and tripled my patient care

What have I learned in a few sentences......that social media is a

load, my administrative load and prevented any significant time

blessing and curse and that inaccurate information takes a human

off. I am not the only one and I was fortunate to get two days off

toll. That we have decided to turn real world diseases into political the-

in March. The pulmonary critical team has worked nonstop for more

ater where decisions being made are not necessarily based on actual

than seven weeks.

fact or science. This crosses all party lines. I have also learned that society largely prefers rapid fire responses when despite the existence

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of some of the best medical science ever, actual application of medi-

TO SHARE?

cal science still takes time. I have learned that the best people will pull

Not one story, many. Of how the nursing care team, respiratory care

together in a crisis and do what needs to be done and will do so not

team and other care providers have come together with the most opti-

only exceedingly well, but also with incredible competence, persever-

mistic and positive attitudes in the face of sick, dying patients at their own

ance and compassion. I have learned of the incredible resilience of the

risk. Stories of the patients who are appreciative every day despite the

human spirit and the amazing tolerance of the suffering of a loved one,

simple fact this is not like a simple bacterial infection where the correct

in the face of no real, expected means of recovery. I have learned I have

antibiotic works, period. I also find it inspiring how patients can gasp for

much to offer my patients, and at the same time very little. Lastly, I have learned to cherish and appreciate my free time a little more.

joel fishbain, m.d. “I have learned of the incredible resilience of the human spirit and the amazing tolerance of the suffering of a loved one, in the face of no real , expected m e a n s o f r e c o v e r y.”

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thomas g. graves, m.d. “ This pandemic has made one thing per fectly clear in my m i n d : p e o p l e a r e so good - they are kind , generous a n d c o m p a s s i o n a t e .”

WHAT DO YOU DO?

Our lack of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) was made

I am a family physician, a medical doctor, who treats patients

known in the community - and the response from people reminded

of all ages. In my opinion, family doctors need to focus not only

me of the end of the movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Patients, friends

on physical issues-but rather-giving attention to their mind,

(even people we didn’t know) came to our office donating masks and

body and spirit. I have worked for Bay Area Family Physicians

even hand sanitizer, gowns, and gloves. Some had only one to spare

in New Baltimore, MI since 1987. Our mission is to treat each

and others said they “had a box in the garage” and donated them all.

patient as if they were a member of our family.

Then several people started sewing masks - hundreds of them! And donating them first to our staff, and later to patients who had none.

HOW HAS COVID-19 AFFECTED YOUR WORK DAY?

My daughter Sarah lives in Cincinnati - but she found out the Atwater

It has been the greatest change in my daily routine in 33 years of

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being a doctor. People are quarantined and don’t want to risk leaving

for us! Later, our friend Tricia Kesteloot did the same thing - donating

home, so we shifted many patient visits to “telemedicine” where we

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conduct a medical visit via a video screen. This is better than no visit

Even emotionally, people were kind and generous. We have

at all, but it is so different - and lacks so much of the interaction which

received so many “thank you” emails, cards and texts for con-

normally transpires between a family doctor and a patient. In addition,

tinuing to serve patients in the pandemic - it has been absolutely

people are very frightened now. I receive many (many) more calls,

heart warming to see the goodness of people.

emails, texts and Facebook messages asking for advice (and comfort). WHAT HAS THIS TAUGHT YOU? DO YOU HAVE ANY INSPIRING STORIES THAT YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE? This pandemic has made one thing perfectly clear in my mind:

Two things! One, it is better to do “something” than nothing at all. A group of men in our Catholic Men’s Fellowship wanted to help in some way - but didn’t know what they could do to be a blessing in

people are so good - they are kind, generous and compassionate.

the pandemic. They made the decision to pray - every day at 3 PM

Early on, our medical staff could not get masks. It was frightening

- in front of Ascension St. John Hospital (which we have done for

for our medical assistants, lab personnel and X-ray technicians.

over a month now).

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The first day there were two of us, some days as many as 20 (properly socially distanced, we would walk in front of the Hospital as a group and pray for the patients, staff, and all hospital workers at St. John and the whole world). So many nurses, doctors and other staff have stopped to thank us - telling us the comfort they have received having people praying for them and their patients. One patient, Autumn, told us that when she was in the emergency room - the nurses there comforted her by telling her, “Don’t worry, there is a group of people outside the hospital right now praying for you.” Autumn said, “I knew when they told me that, I was going to be OK.” And praise God, she was - she was released that day and Autumn said her fever broke, and all her shortness of breath were

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k e v i n j . g r a d y , m . d . “ Thanks to the strength of A scension Michigan, we are able to maintain all of our associates during this d i f f i c u l t t i m e .”

WHAT DO YOU DO? President/CEO of Ascension St. John Hospital and Ascension River District Hospital. We are part of Ascension. Ascension Michigan has 16 hospitals state-wide. I am a pulmonary intensivist by training and have been on the Medical Staff at Ascension St. John for 35 years. Prior to becoming President/ CEO in August 2019, I was the Chief Medical Officer at Ascension St. John for 5 years. I had an active clinical practice up until the time I became President. My partners allow me to take weekend calls still. HOW HAS COVID-19 AFFECTED YOUR WORK DAY? During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is quite easy to say that nothing in my usual daily life was the same. With so many sick individuals in our hospital, of which some lost their lives, sadness

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permeated our daily life. It was important that we communicated to

do a marvelous job delivering care to our patients, they were in a

our associates and caregivers that we did in fact save lives. We let our

major part the “beacon of hope” that we were going to get through

associates know that people with COVID-19 were discharged home

this pandemic together as a team. There is not a single associate at

after getting well from the care we delivered as a team. As a hospital

our institution that I could not add to the list of individuals that went

President, my job is to make sure high-level quality care is delivered

above and beyond during this pandemic. Thanks to the strength

every day and that the safety of all of our associates and all of our

of Ascension Michigan, we are able to maintain all of our associ-

patients is maintained. As a Catholic health care institution, it is very

ates during this difficult time. Associates took on new jobs, in new

critical that the poor, vulnerable and under-served are never forgot-

locations to help support the clinicians who were caring for our sick

ten. I have always been a very active clinical President and have been

patients with COVID-19.

visible on the floors routinely. During COVID-19, I felt it is critical that

Another amazing story has been the generous support that our

my visibility on the floors to our associates/caregiver be even greater.

communities have offered the hospitals and our associates. The

I was able to walk the floors of the hospital daily, say thank you to

communities surrounding our hospitals supported us with thank you

the associates for being there, asked to make sure they had adequate

notes and signs, food, personal protective equipment and financial

personal protective equipment, and deliver food and gift cards to the

support. Because of Ascension Michigan and thanks to the gener-

associates. The community was so generous providing these oppor-

ous support from the community, we were able to develop a strong

tunities for our associates.

Associate Hardship Fund to help support our associates during this

The most obvious administrative change with COVID-19 was the

difficult time. One of the most enjoyable events that I will have going

lack of any in-person meetings. I have not been in the room with more

forward is providing thank you notes to the hundreds of individuals

than several people in the past 8 weeks. Out of necessity, many of us

who donated support to our hospitals.

have become much better users of virtual meetings. Going forward, for efficiency, I do hope the trend of virtual meetings continues.

WHAT HAS THIS TAUGHT YOU?

COVID-19 was a very rapidly changing clinical scenario. The

From the very beginning of COVID-19, we thought that it was

treatment of the disease, the volume of cases and the severity of

important that Ascension Michigan do 3 things. Develop a plan,

cases were ever-changing. Because of that, we had to be much

do not panic, and maintain a smile. Ascension Michigan developed

more nimble in our clinical decision-making and care delivery.

an incident command model weeks prior to the surge that we ulti-

Decisions had to be made very quickly to cohort units for care of the

mately saw with COVID-19. The incident command model included

patients, treatment protocols and order sets needed to be initiated

national/state/hospital support. The teams had built-in backup to

quickly and there was very active work hourly to ensure that all of

account for any illness and/or fatigue related to what we thought was

our caregivers had the appropriate personal protective equipment.

going to be a long process. Each team had expert level support and

Hospitals became institutions that took care of mostly emergent

was very nimble in their decision-making process. COVID-19 was

cases. All elective activities ceased for the protection of our patients

an ever-changing process therefore we needed to respond to it at an

and our associates. We are unable to allow unlimited visitors in our

equal degree of speed. As this disease volume/severity was new to

institution because of COVID-19. We had to limit visitors in many sit-

healthcare, we needed to develop a care model that was also new to

uations. Additional teams needed to be set up to support those who

us. Both the federal and state government allowed us the flexibility

were sick and dying. An expanded bereavement team was estab-

to develop a care model that would deliver high-quality effective care

lished at our institution to help comfort our patients and caregivers.

to our patients during this pandemic. As previously mentioned, this was a team sport and individuals took on new jobs and responsibili-

DO YOU HAVE ANY INSPIRING STORIES THAT YOU’D

ties. The flexibility of using clinicians who were usually in the ambu-

LIKE TO SHARE?

latory status and put them in the inpatient setting, allowed us the

I could write about this question forever. The number of inspiring

extra-support and backup for our usual inpatient clinicians. I think it

stories that have come out of COVID-19 are breathtaking. At the top

is critical to take COVID-19 and learn from it. In the future, I am quite

of the list is the unbelievable job that our associates and caregivers

confident that we will be better prepared if and when another similar

have done during this very difficult time. Not only did our caregivers

health care crisis hits us within Ascension/within the nation.

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CHEF BOBBY'S GRILLED LAMB CHOP COGNAC MARINADE + 2 racks of Lamb Frenched and cut into chops + 1 tablespoon Greek oregano, dried is fine + 1 ½ Tablespoons fresh chopped garlic, about 2-3 cloves + 1 ½ tablespoons of fresh minced rosemary + ¼ teaspoon sea salt + 1 ½ tablespoons of fresh cracked black peppercorns

GRILLED LAMB CHOPS WITH COGNAC MARINADE

+ 2 tablespoons of Maggi or soy sauce, preferable Maggi + 2 ounces of Cognac or great whiskey

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+ 2 tablespoons olive oil Fresh lemon juice from a half of a medium lemon

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Grilled Lamb Chops

Chef Bobby

You may blend all marinade ingredients together in a blender

quickly and char too soon. You can simply slide them with

or simply whisk all ingredients in a glass bowl. If you have kitchen

your tongs to the cooler side of the grill!! Allow the flames to

prep gloves, double them up, and mix all ingredients. Allow

calm down and return to the hot side of the grill. Cook chops

to stand at room temp for 20 minutes or 2 hours in the fridge.

with grill cover open, never close the grill you will burn the

Heat grill to medium high, and clean grates well. Cook about 2

chops within seconds.

minutes per side. Use long tongs, keep flipping them and move

Rack of lamb is often French trimmed (also known as

them around the grill. This will ensure a consistent cooking temp

Frenching in the USA), that is, the rib bones are exposed by cut-

for all of the chops. I like them on the grill about 7-10 minutes.

ting off the fat and meat covering them. Typically, three inches of

Nice medium rare with a crispy char on them. Serve with a great

bone beyond the main muscle (the rib eye or Longissimus dorsi)

lemon vinaigrette salad with heirloom tomatoes, baby English

are left on the rack, with the top two inches exposed.

cucumbers and goat cheese.

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LADY AND GENTLEMEN 1 THE MAYORS OF GROSSE POINTE

R O B E R T W. D E N N E R , M AY O R , C I T Y O F GROSSE POINTE PARK 1. WHAT MEASURES IS THE CITY TAKING TO ENSURE OUR SAFETY? Consistent with the governor’s guidelines, all city facilities with the exception of open spaces in our parks have been closed. First responders have also developed protocols to keep both our residents and themselves safe. As the crisis eases, there is coordination across the Pointes to develop safety protocols for new ways to conduct business and open facilities while keeping everyone as safe as possible. 2. DO YOU HAVE AN INSPIRATIONAL STORY THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE? There are many stories that reinforce what a terrific community we all have, as many have found creative ways to boost morale and help each other while

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ROBERT E. NOVITKE, M AY O R , C I T Y O F GROSSE POINTE WOODS 1. WHAT MEASURES IS THE CITY TAKING TO ENSURE OUR SAFETY? Our City has taken numerous measures to attempt to protect our residents, employees and the general public, including educating our employees in the appropriate manner in which to interact with our residents and the general public, both in routine and emergency situations; restricting access to playscapes or other areas prone to contamination; encouraging our residents, through our website and e-blasts, to utilize appropriate social distancing and protective measures; upon opening of our City Hall plans to utilize screening at our counter area, installation of hand sanitizer stations, and providing masks for those entering without such; and continuing development of COVID-19 strategies, as well as coordinating such actions with the other Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods communities. observing social distancing. These range from a ‘silly walk

2. DO YOU HAVE AN INSPIRATIONAL STORY THAT YOU

zone’ in front of a resident’s house, neighbors greeting each

WOULD LIKE TO SHARE?

other from their own yards and a public safety vehicle parade

It is always inspiring to see how others assist in a time of need,

to recognize a birthday, to donations of PPE, the selflessness

which has been reflected by our community’s receipt of face

of our health care professionals, the dedication of other essen-

masks, free COVID-19 testing for 1st responders and a check for

tial workers and volunteers helping seniors get meals.

$1,000 dollars received from a doctor in Grosse Pointe Shores on behalf of the “Indian Community of Grosse Pointe”.

3. WHAT CAN WE DO AS RESIDENTS TO HELP? The most important thing we can all do is to respect this

3. WHAT CAN WE DO AS RESIDENTS TO HELP?

virus and respect the people around us. Practice social dis-

Our residents can assist by following the appropriate social

tancing and observe safety protocols to keep us all safe. This

distancing and protective guidelines, keeping informed through

is particularly important as we begin to open up our busi-

the City’s web site and e-blasts, and being mindful that this is not

nesses and our community, while we learn new ways to keep

a time for panic, but it is a time for caution.

safe and begin a new normal way of carrying on our lives. We have a wonderful community, and I have the greatest confidence in our residents. CONTINUED >

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SHEILA TOMKOWIAK, M AY O R , C I T Y O F GROSSE POINTE

2. DO YOU HAVE AN INSPIRATIONAL STORY THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE? Community groups and individuals have stepped up to support local businesses and thank our public safety officers, public works employees, health care professionals, and other essential workers who have put themselves on the line for all of us. The City’s Grosse Pointe Boat Club with support from the City of Grosse Pointe Foundation raised enough funds to deliver hundreds of meals from locally owned restaurants to the City’s first responders, essential workers, and medical personnel at Henry Ford-Cottage and Beaumont Grosse Pointe. The club also provided food vouchers for workers at grocery and drug stores. One Grosse Pointe City resident ordered lunch from The Little Club for every City employee. And a Shores resident sent a generous check to the City, earmarked as a staff thank-you. It’s been inspiring to see people 1. WHAT MEASURES IS THE CITY TAKING TO ENSURE

responding to this crisis with compassion, grace, and creativity. It is clear

OUR SAFETY?

that we are all in this together.

In the City of Grosse Pointe, our top priority is the safety and security of all community members — includ-

3. WHAT CAN WE DO AS RESIDENTS TO HELP?

ing our staff. Our residents have been incredibly patient

At the outset of the pandemic, I said that I had complete confidence

and resilient as we have had to reduce services due to

that our residents would work together, take the appropriate precau-

safety concerns and to comply with state regulations.

tions, and support one another through this crisis. I have not been

Although we were required to close City offices and

disappointed. The relatively low number of cases in the City of Grosse

public spaces, critical services — police, fire, emergency

Pointe demonstrates that our community has made the difficult but

dispatch, water, and garbage/recycling collection —

necessary adjustments to weather this storm. Our residents continue

continued uninterrupted. Where possible, we have used

to make me proud to be a member of this community.

technology to enable residents and employees to interact

We need that spirit to continue. Because make no mistake, the

safely. Our newly launched website, GrossePointeCity.org,

aftermath of this crisis will be tough. All indications are that reopen-

allows residents to pay bills online and obtain information

ing the economy will be slow and that recovery will take awhile. With

on City services. It also has an extensive coronavirus

revenues down all across the state, our municipal budgets are going

section, updated regularly, with the latest information on

to be stretched tight — yet again. But I am confident we will weather

regulations and recommendations.

this. The City of Grosse Pointe successfully managed revenue drops

At the time of this writing, we are working on new proce-

during the Great Recession by adapting quickly and being creative in

dures as more community spaces open up. We will, of course,

our problem solving. We’ve taken that same approach now and will

take extra precautions such as cleaning and sanitizing public

continue to do so going forward.

spaces as needed and continue to comply with all federal, state, and county regulations.

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If we all continue to be understanding, patient, and resilient, our community will, I am sure, come out of this stronger than ever.

TED KEDZIERSKI, M AY O R , C I T Y O F G R O S S E POINTE SHORES

Our PSO self tests for temperature at each shift change. As an added measure, one of our innovative officers has used an inexpen-

sive paint sprayer to routinely sanitize the squad cars, ambulance and station. The DPW are also temperature screened at the beginning of each shift, and when necessary, wear masks and gloves. 1. WHAT MEASURES IS THE CITY TAKING TO ENSURE OUR SAFETY?

2. DO YOU HAVE AN INSPIRATIONAL STORY THAT YOU WOULD LIKE

During the lock down, our city building has been closed

TO SHARE?

to the general public and we have encouraged email or

Just prior to the mandatory shutdown in Mid March, the lead of our DPW, Brett

phone correspondence. On May 19, we will be initiating an

Smith, complained of chest pain while at the city office and our PSO immedi-

open voice conference call for the purpose of discussing

ately recognized it as heart attack, administered necessary stabilization care and

adoption of a budget.

promptly transported him to the hospital. Their quick response likely saved his life.

Our park remains open for fresh air and use of marina but

Brett is back at work today.

our restrooms are closed as are the tennis courts and tot lot. We are still planning on opening our pool with limited hours Memorial weekend.

Our PSO and DPW continue to execute their jobs with the same commitment and professionalism.

3. WHAT CAN WE DO AS RESIDENTS TO HELP? During these unprecedented times, we ask our residents to be patient while May events are cancelled or rescheduled. We ask them to continue to practice social distancing and most importantly, look after their most vulnerable or senior neighbors.

L O U I E T H E R O S , M AY O R , CITY OF GROSSE POINTE FARMS

CDC guidelines on social distancing, hygiene, etc. and checking employees as they arrive for each shift for any of the tell-tale symptoms of the virus. We are also running on split shifts so in the event someone needs to be quarantined it doesn’t impact an entire shift. 2. DO YOU HAVE AN INSPIRATIONAL STORY THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE. There are so many stories it would be difficult to parse out just one. The outpouring of support for our first responders and other City employees has been inspiring: meals from restaurants and the private clubs; masks, gloves, hand sanitizer donated by busi-

1. WHAT MEASURES IS THE CITY TAKING

nesses and residents; homemade masks donated to our DPW workers; inspirational

TO ENSURE OUR SAFETY?

messages written in chalk on the apron of the fire department; lawn signs of support

From the beginning we have been doing every-

throughout the community. Just an awesome response from our residents.

thing we can to keep our employees healthy so they can continue to fully serve our residents

3. WHAT CAN WE DO AS RESIDENTS TO HELP?

safely. We have a nominal staff at City Hall with

They have already done so much. I’d simply ask that they not live in fear. It’s okay to be

most employees working from home. All of the

conscientious and care, but we can get through this if we all do our part. Go out safely. Wear

City’s first responders have been tested for the

masks as appropriate. Think of others, especially those most vulnerable to this virus. Follow

virus and presence of antibodies. Our employees

all CDC guidelines, especially as the state begins to reopen. And I certainly hope that our resi-

wear masks when resident facing. We are following

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GROSSE POINTE SHORES, MI, APRIL 24, 2020 - THE GROSSE POINTE YACHT CLUB’S (GPYC) RESPONSE TO COVID-19 INCLUDES SHOWING APPRECIATION AND SUPPORT FOR ITS COMMUNITY, MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES. First and foremost, the GPYC wanted to show its appreciation for all of the country’s essential workers. On April 15, the GPYC donated and delivered 250 meals to Ascension St. John Hospital in Detroit. The meals were prepared by the Club’s kitchen staff, and the funds for the food was donated by a

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group of GPYC members. The Club also has a supportive banner on display on the fence by Lake Shore Road. It reads “Not All Heroes Wear a Cape. Thank You to All Front Line Workers.” The banner includes photos of a police officer, a grocery store employee, a fireman, postal worker and healthcare professionals. The Club partnered with Towar Productions to have the banner created. Another important part of the GPYC’s mission during this time is to take care of its employees. Just like most businesses in the area, the Club has had to lay off most of its employees -- many of whom need to be on the property to complete their job. To ease the stress of these layoffs, the GPYC has made the commitment to continue health care coverage for its full-time employees (anyone working 32 hours or more per week). As for its members, the GPYC has been connecting with members by offering Curbside Carryout. This service is also available to Grosse Pointe Shores residents. GPYC members have also been enjoying virtual events such as “Happy Hour,” where one of the Club’s bartenders demonstrates how to make various cocktail recipes via Zoom. In an effort to thank members during this difficult period, the Club’s Board has offered all members spending food and beverage credits over the next transitional months. The Grosse Pointe Yacht Club was founded in 1914 by a group of 25 sailing and iceboating enthusiasts. Located on the shore of Lake St. Clair in Grosse Pointe Shores, Mich., the private marina and sailing club is a member of the Detroit Regional Yacht-racing Association (DRYA). For the second year in a row, Grosse Pointe Yacht Club has been awarded the prestigious Distinguished Club award, as determined by the annual Distinguished Clubs award program conducted by BoardRoom magazine, one

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