Help stop crime by helping Silent Observer
Take an active role in helping your community while having a good
time. Silent Observer has a variety of activities planned throughout
the year. Your participation will help us raise money and continue
our work. *JOIN US!*
When you support the programs of Silent Observer, you help continue the tradition
of empowering community members to fight crime in their neighborhood. Please consider supporting our efforts and programs that help reduce crime in the West Michigan area.
GRAB A MIC TO ROAST VANDYKE Featuring Michelle VanDyke a Great Success
Michelle VanDyke didn’t expect Open Mic Night when she agreed to be the brunt of good-natured ribbing at Silent Observer’s Annual Fundraising Event on September 10, 2009. Kim Klein, Michelle’s sister, began the roast by denying the sibling rivalry that was very much apparent. John Canapa humorously talked about Michelle’s journey through the ranks to become Fifth Third President. David VanAndel poked fun at Michelle’s alma mater Calvin College and just about everything else in her life from her choice of eating establishments to the fabric of her suits. Mike Jandernoa did a great job as emcee and kept everyone in order until the 500 year old John Calvin (aka Gayle Byker) burst through the doors demanding to know whey he wasn’t invited to speak.
This roast was a lot of fun for those who attended and Amway Corporation’s newly remodeled World Headquarters was the perfect venue for this event. Silent Observer was able to raise $32,000 and would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous support of this event: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Coldwell Banker AJS-Schmidt, Peter Cook, Davenport University, Harvey Automotive Group, Barnum, Warner Norcross & Judd, Approved Fire Protection, Meijer, Spectrum Health, Wege Foundation, Amway, Calvin College, Dave & Carol VanAndel Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, Foremost Insurance, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, Huizenga Group, Miller Canfield, Mike & Sue Jandernoa, Steelcase, Universal Forest Products and Norris, Perne & French.
The Coldwell Banker AJS Schmidt/Jim Butler Memorial Golf Tournament was a huge success!
The Coldwell Banker AJS Schmidt Charity Golf Event to benefit Silent Observer was held July 13, 2009 at Sunnybrook Country Club and was a great success. This outing raised $14,000 for Silent Observer, which will go a long way in helping Silent Observer maintain its programming.
Special thanks to the wonderful realtors at Coldwell Banker who worked so hard to make  this one of the finest golf outings around. Silent Observer appreciates your service and dedication to our community.
And special thanks to our great group of sponsors. They include: Kuiper-Orlebeke, Dean Transportation, The Grand Rapids Press, Miller Canfield, Great Lakes Risk Management, DK Security, Transnation Title, American Home Shield, Amway, Bank of America, The Closing Office, B&B Beer Distributing, Kent County Area Chiefs of Police, FOP Lodge #97
Annual Membership Drive
Silent Observer relies on the generosity
of the community for all its expenses. Help Silent Observer continue
its tradition of empowering community members to fight crime in
their neighborhood.
For more information on how you can help,
please contact Chris Cameron at (616) 454-9110. |
