The Commanders Club of Michigan welcomes you to our Website. Welcome aboard and enjoy or site.
The Commanders Club of Michigan was formed at the request of Governor John Swainson by a group of businessmen and State Officials in 1962. It was formed to provide a formal organization to utilize the interest, time, and facilities of Honorary Commanders. Our Governor, Adjutant General, and Secretary of State sign our commissions.
The Commanders Club has a rich history of accomplishments as we continue to support our Statuatory Requirements and all of the United States Armed Forces, the United States Naval Sea Cadets, and other associations.
PROJECTS OF THE CLUB:
* Sponsor and provide financial support to the youth ages 11 through 18 in two US Naval Sea Cadets Units and two US Naval Leageue Cadet Units here in Michigan.
* Involved with the naming of the Trident Nuclear Submarine, U.S.S. Michigan (SSBN 727)
* Assisted in founding the Michigan Merchant Maritime Academy.
* Commissioned the Yacht "Helen" in 1965.
* Have a Commemorative Plaque for the Edmund Fitzgerald at the Soo Locks, Michigan.
* Assist the U.S. Navy Nurses Corps with recruitment of qualified personnel.
* Have assisted in placing graduating Sea Cadets into the US Naval Academy, West Point, NROTC, and ROTC Programs, Merchant Marine Academy, US Navy, US Army, US Marine Corps, US Coast Guard, and Michigan Army National Guard.
* Assisted with the establishement of legislation in water safety and boating controls in and on the Great Lakes.
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Currently the Commanders meet nine times per year for a business meeting, dinner, and hosting guest speakers. The Commanders attend and support financially a number of social events which include the Commanders Ball, US Navy Ball, USCG Memorial and Parade in Grand Haven, Michigan, attend the US Navy Great Lakes Recruit Graduation annually as the Guests of Honor, and spend a weekend on Mackinac Island. Most all of the events are attended by the Commanders, spouses and family members.
