WJBK FOX 2 News Reporter And Volunteer Firefighter Ron Savage To Speak At Washtenaw 100 Annual Dinner

Posted: Oct 5, 2012 at 9:58 AM [Oct 5, 2012]

The Washtenaw 100 is pleased to announce that WJBK Fox 2 News Reporter and Volunteer Firefighter Ron Savage will be the speaker at this year’s Annual Dinner on Thursday, October 25, 2012 taking place at the Kensington Court Hotel, in Ann Arbor.  Cocktail reception and silent auction will begin at 6:00pm with the dinner program at 7:00pm.

Mr. Savage is a FOX 2 News reporter, and is the weekend co-anchor, with Robin Schwartz for FOX 2 News at 6 and 10. He also produces and anchors FOX 2 News’  Michigan’s Most Wanted feature.  The FBI, DEA, U.S. Marshals and Michigan State Police confirm thirty-six (36) fugitives have been caught directly due to profiles on MMW. 

In addition, Mr. Savage is certified by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.  A Michigan firefighter, born and raised on Detroit’s northwest side, Ron holds a license registered with the State of Michigan as a Medical First Responder.  He is also a graduate of the State Police firefighter academy, certified at the Hazardous Materials/Operations Level, Ice Rescue and Emergency Diving.  He has served on four USA fire departments and currently is an on-call firefighter with the Brighton Fire Department, assigned to Engine Company 32. 

Ron received two unit citations for outstanding line of duty performance: for a commercial factory fire in 2001 and a critical injury multiple car crash on US 23 at I-96 in 2002. “The Washtenaw 100 is thrilled to have Mr. Savage as this year’s speaker,” said Club Chair Karl Couyoumjian.  “Ron brings a unique perspective being a volunteer firefighter and active in the pursuit of criminals through his Michigan’s Most Wanted features,” added Couyoumjian.

The Washtenaw 100 Club Annual Dinner serves as the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year.  The Club uses the dollars generated to support the Police Officers and Firefighters throughout Washtenaw County through a scholarship program for dependents, assist with special equipment needs and provides funding to the families of personnel who are killed in the line of duty.

 Tickets for the dinner are still available and the ticket levels are as follows:

 Citizen             $75.00 ($35 taxdeductible) Includes: One ticket to event and dinner

Sergeant          $125.00  ($85 tax deductible contribution) Includes:  One ticket to event and name recognition in the program.

 Lieutenant       $150.00  ($110 tax deductible contribution) Includes: One ticket to event and dinner, Name recognition in the program and presentation.

 Chief               $400.00  ($320 tax deductible contribution) Includes: Two tickets to event and dinner, Name recognition in the program and  presentation, Listing on Washtenaw 100 website.

 Corporate       $1,000   ($666 tax deductible contribution) Includes: Eight tickets to event and dinner with reserved table, One year corporate membership, Name recognition in the program and presentation, Listing on Washtenaw 100 website.

For more information on tickets, please contact The Club at info@washtenaw100.org.   Additional information on the Washtenaw 100 can be found on the web at www.washtenaw100.org.