TEAM CROMER
JOSH & MARLEEN CROMER
Josh and Marleen met in kindergarten at Bentley Schools in Burton, Michigan, when they were just five years old. They were best friends through high school and married after Josh served four years in the U.S. Army. They lived in Jackson before moving to Alma, where they have been for the past 11 years. Josh has worked for Consumers Energy for 25 years and is an electric meter operations supervisor—so if there’s a storm causing outages, you can be sure he’s out in the field. Marleen has been a domestic engineer for 24 years—what many would call a “stay-at-home mom.” During the first seven years of their marriage, before having children, she ran an in-home daycare. Both Josh and Marleen are deeply involved in Scouting America. Josh serves as District Commissioner for the Heartland District in the Michigan Crossroads Council, while Marleen is the Scoutmaster for Troop 611, with Josh assisting. They have two teenagers, Liberty and Bentley, who keep them busy—and both are scouts who have achieved or are on track to become Eagle Scouts!
FAQs
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Arts United is an annual Alma College fundraising event to raise money for United Way of Greater Central Michigan. During the show, you will be able to bid on a variety of artwork in the silent auction, as well as enjoy an array of music, song, dance and theatrical performances from both the local and Alma College communities.
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A VIP ticket is $50 and you’ll gain early access to the event (5:30-7:00pm in the Hogan Center) to enjoy an open bar (beer/wine) and hors d'oeuvres. There will also be entertainment and your ticket price includes entry to the show.
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General Admission tickets are $10 each and include entry to the show. Doors open at 7:00pm and the show starts at 7:30pm in the Oscar E. Remick Heritage Center.
Tickets for students 18 and under are $5.
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Funds raised at Arts United support the year-round work of United Way of Greater Central Michigan, where we focus on uniting people and resources to improve the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our communities. To learn more about our community investment, signature programs, and impact, we invite you to look around our website!
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There are many opportunities to support our dance teams! You can designate your ticket price to a specific team, purchase an art piece, or make a donation online. Additionally, you can share team fundraising pages to spread the word and encourage your network to join in this exciting event! If you would like to designate or split your gift between multiple teams, please donate by doing separate transactions or contact the United Way team at (989) 773-9863.
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Throughout the event, there will be multiple opportunities to bid on artwork. A silent auction will be available to all attendees and will take place in the Heritage Center lobby. Bidding will be available before the show and during intermission.
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There is no official dress code to attend Arts United, meaning you won’t be turned away for dressing too casually. However, attending a performance like Arts United can be a special occasion, so think of what you might wear to a dinner and dress to feel your best.
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Guests of all ages are welcome to attend Arts United! If you're attending with a young child, please prepare them for performances by explaining theatre etiquette and what to expect (dim lighting, quiet voices, no light or sounds from cell phones or screens, etc.).
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Arts United is held on the Alma College campus in the Oscar E. Remick Heritage Center for the Performing Arts. Parking is available directly outside of the Heritage Center, but space is limited. Additional parking can be found along Superior Street. To view Alma College parking & maps information, please visit alma.edu/admissions/connect-and-visit/parking-maps/.
Arts United is brought to you by:
