Board & Administration
Board meetings are held monthly on the first Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. The meetings are conducted at the central office in Boyne City and are open to the public.
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• Emma Ellison - Emma has been a Board member since 1990 and currently serves in the capacity of Chairperson, which she has done since 1998. She is dedicated to providing the best care possible to those residing in Summertree homes and for the dedicated employees who care for them. She has worked for both the Washtenaw and Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School Districts where she has gained considerable knowledge and insight on working with persons with developmental disabilities. Emma is married and has three children; one of which has special needs. Emma enjoys reading, baking, attending craft shows, shopping at farm markets, and sunny days at the beach.
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• Helen Deming - Helen has been a Board member since 1981. She married Cal Deming in 1955, and together they raised four children. Helen worked at the Grandvue Medical Care Facility for 23 years, first as a secretary, and then as social worker for the last 19 years. She is the Secretary of Grandvue Auxiliary and is very active in the United Methodist Church. Helen has generously volunteered her time at the Boyne City schools for many years and is affectionately referred to as “Gramma” by children and teachers alike. Helen has especially enjoyed being part of the growth of Summertree and is proud of its reputation as a quality and caring organization.
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Annemarie Beauvais
Annemarie has been a resident of northern Michigan all her life and Board member since 1988. She became interested in the work of Summertree as the mother of a severely multiply impaired daughter, who unfortunately passed away in 1995. She is married and has three other grown children. Annemarie is musically talented and plays in her community’s band.
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• Nancy McWatters - Nancy has been a board member since January, 2000 and currently serves as Treasurer. Nancy works as an Accounting Trainer/Consultant for Emphasys Software. She is also a member of the East Jordan Lioness Club and was President of the club for Fiscal year 2008. Nancy is married and has 3 grown children plus 3 grown step children and 9 grandchildren
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• Bill Fry - Bill has been a Board member since 2002 and currently serves in the capacity of Vice Chairperson. He graduated with two BS degrees from Michigan State University; one in Mathematics and one in Packaging and Engineering. Bill taught Mathematics at Boyne City High School for 35 years where he served as Chairman of the mathematics department for 25 years. While now retired, Bill is active in township government and other community activities. Bill has been married to his wife Linda for 34 years and they have three grown children, all of which have attained college degrees. Bill also enjoys skiing, sailing, boatbuilding, biking, and traveling with his wife.
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• Linda Fry - Linda has been a Board member since 1999 and currently serves in the capacity of Secretary. Linda earned a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Northern Michigan University and went on to complete her Master’s degree in Classroom Teaching at Michigan State University. She taught vocal and instrumental music at Boyne City Elementary for 33 years and is now retired. Linda is actively in township government and is a volunteer for the Friends of the Boyne Library. Linda has been married to her husband Bill for 34 years and has three grown children and two grandchildren. Linda enjoys skiing, sailing, biking, reading, sewing and gardening.
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• Mike Webster - Mike has been a Board member since 2007. He received a Bachelors degree from the University of Michigan with concentrations in Economics, Business, and Political Science. Mike went on to receive an M.B.A. from Lake Superior State University. He is sole proprietor of Melrose Manufacturing, a custom metal fabrication company. Mike is married, has two teenage daughters, and describes being a father as “the highlight of his life”. He also volunteers a great deal of time with several community, sports, business, environmental and educational groups. Mike has also had experience working with “at risk” students and those with developmental disabilities.
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• Archie Wyatt - Archie joined the Board in 2007. Prior to her retirement she taught school for 20 years in the Birmingham School District. Archie is married and has four children, one with special needs. She has previous experience as a board member for the Oakland County ARC and has been a volunteer for Special Olympics, Community Living Centers, the Charlevoix food pantry and the Boyne Elementary school. She is active in the Congregational Church of Charlevoix where she serves as a Trustee. Archie enjoys sewing and is a member of the Northern Michigan Sewing Guild.
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