April 1, 2017 Meeting of Detroit Lodge No. 7

Lodge Meeting at J.W. Westcott Co. - April 7, 2018

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On Saturday, April 7, 2018 Detroit Lodge No. 7 held its Annual Lodge Barbeque at the J.W. Westcott Company.
Barbecued ribs and chicken, with grilled potatoes and onions, were prepared by lodge chefs Bill and Mary Lou Griffore,
assisted by Marsha Stanley. An array of side dishes and desserts were provided by the nearly 50 members, spouses
and guests who attended the party. The attendees were elbow to elbow in the Westcott lobby with the overflow
spilling into the mailroom and outside to the company's large picnic table. Weather was brisk, but bright and sunny.

The staff of the Westcott mailboat was on hand led by generous host Jim Hogan. Mr. Hogan is President and
owner of the J.W. Westcott Company and has been a long standing member of Detroit Lodge No. 7.

Guest speakers were LCDR Matthew Dooris from USCG Sector Detroit, and Windsor Harbour Master Peter Berry.
LCDR Dooris and Harbour Master Berry gave a joint powerpoint presentation on cross-border law enforcement
and the high level of cooperation that exists between government agencies on both side of the international border.
They also discussed current issues involving the new proposed Gordie Howe International Bridge, both progress
to date and hurtles to overcome before completion of the structure several years down the road.
They also touched on the status and future of the Ambassador bridge, both the current one and a proposed new span.

Following the presentation, NELC Chairman Scott Skrzypczak presented the two speakers with
Certificates of Appreciation and they both expressed a willingness to return as the need arises.

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