2023

JANUARY

1/19 - WID Superstar Networking at Buffalo Wild Wings, Warren, MI: Join Women in Defense-Michigan Chapter and friends as we kick of 2023 with an opportunity to network with colleagues in a relaxed and fun environment.Our Superstar networking events are a no-host socials set up for you to make new connections with SUPERSTARS in the US Defense and National Security industry, all while hanging out with members of the most active WID chapter! Bring your business cards and we'll see you there! Please register to assist with selecting a section to accommodate everyone.Networking begins at 5:30 p.m. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wid-superstar-networking-event-january-2023-tickets-503330875197

1/27 - 14th Annual Student Veterans of America Benefit Dinner:  Supporting Fisher House Michigan.  6:00 PM,  Weber's Boutique Hotel, 3050 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103.  Tickets and info HERE: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/svaum2023/

FEBRUARY

2/27-3/1 - NDIA Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Conference, Columbus, OH.  This extraordinary event brings together leaders from the Department of Defense, the military services, industry, prime contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and academia to address present and future tactical wheeled vehicle requirements in preparation for the multi-service modernization and sustainment goals focused on 2030. The conference provides a unique atmosphere for open discussion between participants on the needs of the military users.  More info and registration HERE: https://www.ndia-mich.org/

MARCH

3/4 - Fallen and Wounded Soldier Fund 18th Annual Dinner and Auction at the Townsend Hotel. Tickets and info HERE: https://one.bidpal.net/fwsf2023/welcome

3/21 - WID Small Business Summit, Gem Theater, Detroit, MI:  Click HERE for more details https://connect.ndia.org/widmichigan/chapterevents/smallsummit

3/28-30 - AUSA Global Force Symposium, Huntsville AL. The 2023 AUSA Global Force Symposium & Exposition will explore the capabilities outlined in the Army’s Modernization Strategy to drive transformational change. Special guest presentations, coupled with panel discussions from our senior military and industry leaders, will address critical points of research and development, acquisition and contracting, force sustainment, strategic divestiture, and industry partnerships. More info and registration HERE: https://meetings.ausa.org/globalforce/About_meeting.cfm

APRIL

4/15 - 66th NDIA ROTC Awards Banquet, Troy, MI.  The ROTC Awards Recognition Banquet is one of the Chapters signature events that provide the NDIA Michigan community the opportunity to recognize the academic and leadership accomplishments of approximately 90 cadets and midshipmen enrolled in Michigan ROTC programs.  More info and registration HERE: https://www.ndia-mich.org/events/rotc-awards-banquet

4/19-20 - NDIA Michigan Defense Expo (MDEX), Macomb, MI.  Free to attend but registration is required.  More info and registration HERE: https://mdex-ndia.com/

4/20 - AoD Annual Breakfast Meeting, Macomb, MI.  Thursday, 20 April 2023, 0800-1000, (registration begins at 7:30) at the Macomb Community College (MCC), John Lewis Center in Warren, MI. The Breakfast Meeting is held in conjunction with the Michigan National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Chapter's Michigan Defense Exposition (MDEX) event held at the adjacent Sports & Expo Center, Building P.  Our guest speaker is Mr. Dan Gallagher, Executive Director, Army Contracting Command, Detroit Arsenal. Register here: https://conta.cc/3I18wd3

MAY

5/8-11 - SOF Week (Formerly SOFIC), Tampa, FL: More info HERE https://www.sofweek.org/

5/16-17 - NDIA Cyber Physical Securities Summit.  More info and registration HERE: https://www.ndia-mich.org/events/cyber-physical-systems-security-summit

JUNE

6/2 - AoD AUSA Annual Golf Outing.  Greystone Golf Club, MI.  We are excited to announce the Annual AUSA - Arsenal of Democracy Chapter Golf Outing for 2023, which will be held at Greystone Golf Club 67500 Mound Road, Washington, MI. Registration starts at 7:45am. Register early to ensure your place and government nominee are secured. The day’s events will include continental breakfast during registration, a shot gun start at 9:00am, lunch on the course, and dinner. The afternoon will provide camaraderie among the Industry, Army, and National Guard community of Michigan. Registration Payment Deadline May 23, 2023. (Outing slots will be prioritized on a first come/paid-in-full basis). Questions: Doug Relyea at dougrelyea@gmail.com or 586-255-3693  Register here: https://conta.cc/3zgRcNo

6/6 - Celebrate Michigan's Military (benefitting Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs):  Featuring the Les Brave Il, At Water's Edge art installation dedicated to the allies that landed on Omaha Beach in 1944.  The War Memorial, Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan.  More info here: https://www.medicalservicedogs.org/celebrate-michigans-military-2023/

6/23 - Army Birthday Ball - Friday, June 23, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT. Petruzzello's Banquet and Conference Center, 6950 Rochester Road, Troy, MI 48085.  Contact Elizabeth Gomez-Jazowski at egomez@jz-global.com with questions.  For more info: https://www.ausaarsenalofdemocracy.org/2023-abb   

To Register:   CLICK HERE

To Sponsor: CLICK HERE

6/27-29 - Modern Day Marine, Washington D.C.: More info HERE https://marinemilitaryexpos.com/modern-day-marine/home/

6/28 - NDIA Young Professionals Connection at Top Golf, Auburn Hills.  You do not need to be an NDIA member to attend.  https://www.ndia-mich.org/images/events/young_professionals_connect/23_NDIA_YoungProfessionalConnect.pdf

JULY

7/21 - NDIA Annual Dinner Meeting, Grosse Point Shores, MI: More info HERE https://www.ndia-mich.org/events/annual-dinner-meeting

7/31 - WID Golf Outing:  More info: https://connect.ndia.org/widmichigan/chapterevents/golf-outing

AUG

8/10 - Fun on the West Side - NDIA/ WID/ AUSA social event.  0430-0630 in Grand Rapids.  Details coming soon!

8/15-17 - NDIA GVSETS & APBI, Novi, MI: More details HERE https://www.ndia-mich.org/events/gvsets

SEP

9/27 - AUSA AoD Corporate Partner Luncheon at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial.  Come join your local AUSA/Arsenal of Democracy Chapter at the Annual Community Partner Luncheon, on 27 September 2023. Our Keynote Speaker is Mr. Richard (Rick) F. Dauch, the CEO of Workhorse, Founder of PointeWest Capital and a graduate from the U.S. Army Military Academy.  We will also celebrate the AUSA awards for the year, including AUSA Chapter member longevity, volunteer family of the year and TACOM and Michigan National Guard NCO's of the year! Register at:  https://conta.cc/452PIEq

OCT

10/9-11 - Annual Meeting and Exposition in D.C. - Registration is open!  https://meetings.ausa.org/annual/index.cfm

10/9 - Arsenal of Democracy Annual Meeting Reception: The Arsenal of Democracy Chapter (AoD) will host a reception during the AUSA National Annual Meeting at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. (Room 202AB).  Our reception will be hosted on Monday, 9 October 2023 from 1700 – 1900 hours. It will be an exclusive (invitation only) event. This networking session facilitates conversation with senior military and industry leaders in a relaxing atmosphere. It also presents an opportunity for the Arsenal of Democracy “Michigan” Chapter to welcome new Detroit Arsenal Program Managers, interface with AUSA Leadership and acknowledge our distinguished Community Partner Members.

Please complete your sponsorship by no later than September 15th HERE: https://conta.cc/47xnHGK

10/26 - Fisher House MI Gala at the Colony Club in Detroit: Find ll the info HERE: https://www.fisherhousemichigan.org/events

10/27 - The Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor Ceremony: An induction ceremony is held to recognize Michigan’s most distinguished service members. This special occasion marks the official recognition of distinguished service in the United States Armed Forces for the six Military Category inductees, and the extraordinary civic and community service of the six Veteran Category inductees. Invited dignitaries include Michigan's Governor, Michigan National Guard’s Adjutant General, Michigan’s U.S. Senators, and the Chair of the Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor Board of Directors. Michigan History Museum, 702 Kalamazoo St, .Lansing, Michigan.  Register HERE: https://www.mimilitaryvethallofhonor.org/

NOV

11/3 - WID Annual Black-Tie Gala in Royal Park, Rochester: More info coming soon

DEC

12/9 - Army vs Navy Football Watch Party at the Detroit Yacht Club - Our respective alumni groups alternate in hosting the game-viewing, with the Naval Academy Alumni Association (USNAAA) Michigan Chapter hosting this year's annual event. They've once again secured the iconic Detroit Yacht Club, and we (NAVY) are gunning for a top-notch turnout. There's room for everyone with a classic game-time menu, an open-bar option, and a "kids room" with a babysitter.  If there's one event you come out for this year, make this THE ONE! Come dressed in your academy colors, jerseys, or military gear, and immerse yourself in the game-day spirit. Friends and family are welcome to share in this fantastic sports experience. Prices increase at the door, so please register by Monday, 4 December, to ensure we have enough accommodations for everyone.  https://myusna.com/events/64398

12/9 - MSU ROTC Military Ball - Lansing, MI.  More info: https://armyrotc.msu.edu/

12/15 - MSU ROTC Fall Commissioning Ceremony - East Lansing MSU Campus.  More info: https://armyrotc.msu.edu/

12/22 - All Academy Ball - More info: https://armyrotc.msu.edu/

  2022

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH

3/14 - Cocktails and Conversation - 6 pm with Mike Milner, Director of Business Development and Strategy at American Rheinmetall Vehicles. At Brown Iron Brewhouse, 30955 Woodward Ave in Royal Oak.  RSVP - ejhecht@mtu.edu

3/22 - WID Small Business Summit - Join WID-MI for the inaugural Small Business Summit on March 22nd, 2022 at the Gem Theater, Detroit, MI. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with the Department of Defense, gain valuable connections with primes, learn about opportunities for small business engagement and find out how to stand out in a sea of competitors. REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wid-mi-small-business-summit-tickets-222946889147

APRIL

4/20 - 4/21: MDEX (Michigan Defense Expo): Free to Attend – Pre-Registration Required.   Macomb Community College, Warren, MI.  More info here: https://mdex-ndia.com/

4/21 - Annual AUSA AOD Breakfast in conjunction with MDEX: More info to come.

MAY

5/6 - International Armed Forces Night: at the American Polish Cultural Center in Troy, MI.   More info here: http://www.iafnc.org/MainPages/Maps_And_Calendars/Event_US_AmPolishCulturalCenter.html

5/14 - Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund Dinner and Auction - MGM Grand Detroit.  https://www.fwsf.org/upcoming-events/7dv8nr9vw148t6c66uf0ok0qq3l3qm

5/16 - 5/19 - SOFIC (Speical Operations Forces Industry Conference):  in Tampa, FL.  More info here: https://www.sofic.org/

JUNE

6/3 - AUSA AOD Golf Outing - Join us at Greystone Golf Club, 67500 Mound Road, Mt. Washington, MI.  Join us once again for a great day of fun, friendship, and networking on the links! https://www.ausaarsenalofdemocracy.org/golf-2022

6/11 - Gold Star Monument Re-Dedication: The Gold Star Families Memorial Monument Committee is conducting a re-dedication of the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument erected at the Clinton Township Administrative Campus, 40700 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Township, Michigan on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 1 PM.

6/17 - 247th Army Birthday Ball: The Association of the United States Army Arsenal of Democracy Chapter cordially invites you to attend the 247th Army Birthday Ball.

This year’s event will be held at The Inn at St. John's, in Plymouth, MI, beginning with a reception and receiving line at 5:00 PM, followed by dinner and the formal program at 6:30 PM.

The Army Birthday Ball is open to Army Leaders, Soldiers, Civilians, Military Family Members, Veterans and Industry Partners wanting to attend & support the U.S. Army & the Detroit Arsenal Community. http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ej5hchr11df6e9e7&llr=jfpl9gjab

JULY

7/9 - 7/10 - Selfridge Air Show:  Join us at the Selfridge Air National Guard Base, MI 48045. https://teamselfridge.com/

7/25 - WID Annual Golf Outing at Cherry Creek, Shelby Township: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/14th-annual-wid-scholarship-golf-outing-tickets-319007539137

7/27-7/28 - AUSA Warfighter Summit and Expo - NEW! Join us in-person at the Crown Complex near Fort Bragg!  The AUSA Warfighter Summit and Exposition will be a two-day professional development event focused on Soldiers, Army Civilians, Retirees, family members and defense industry professionals in the Fort Bragg; Fayetteville, North Carolina; state-wide and surrounding communities of eastern United States. This new event will offer unparalleled networking opportunities and bring key decision-makers together in a collaborative environment. More info: https://meetings.ausa.org/warfighter/

AUG

8/16-8/18 - GVSETS at the Suburban Showplace, Novi, MI:  Registration is open!  https://www.ndia-mich.org/events/gvsets

SEP

9/30 - Celebrate Michigan's Military: Andiamos, Warren.  More info to come. 

OCT

10/10-10/12 - AUSA National Conference in Washington D.C.: More info to come.

NOV
DEC