Clubs

If you have an idea for a new club, contact Vice President of Club Activities.

vpclubs@fera.org

FERA Constitution —— Latest Version 08/15/13

Ford Esports Club
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The Ford eSports Club is a vibrant and passionate community of gamers who share a common passion for competitive gameplay. With a focus on fostering teamwork, camaraderie, and skill development, this club brings together players from diverse backgrounds to hone their esports talents. Members of the Ford Esports Club play in charity leagues and internal club leagues and we're working to continue expanding everything we have to offer and put on more fun events for our members!

At the heart of the Ford Esports Club is a commitment to promoting the growth and appreciation of esports and video gaming recreationally and competitively. Through its various programs, members gain invaluable experience in game strategy, teamwork, and leadership, preparing them for success both within and beyond the realm of competitive gaming. The club's welcoming environment fosters a sense of belonging among its members, creating an inclusive space where every gamer is valued for their unique talents and contributions to the community.

Our current roster of games that we have leagues for are Overwatch, Rocket League, Valorant, and League of Legends. All skill levels are welcome and even if you play a game not listed here we still most likely have people you can connect and play with and maybe even start a team/league! Reach out to anyone on the e-board to join!

Contact Person Name
Cameron Walker
Contact Email
Ford International Foodie Club
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Details incoming...

Contact Person Name
Natasha Lee
Ultimate Frisbee
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Come join us to play Ultimate Frisbee! We typically play Tuesday's at 6PM at Stout Middle School - March through October. Check the website above for real time updates on when we will be playing (subject to change with weather). Beginners are welcome, no commitment is needed, and it is free! All you need are shorts, two shirts (one white and one dark color, for separating into teams), and a bottle of water. It's useful to have cleats, but you can play in tennis shoes. Contact ahelto14 for any questions

Contact Person Name
Alexander Helton
Contact Email
Genealogy Club
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The objectives of the club are to further Genealogical Research and to assist Club Members who are encountering research problems.
Members’ experience ranges from beginner to those who have published findings after many years or research. Every member has an interest in helping and sharing the fun of Genealogy.
We meet in Dearborn, Michigan, on the second Thursday of each month. If you are ever in the Metro Detroit area you are welcome to join us at any of our meetings.

Contact Person Name
Alexander Tolksdorf
Hockey Leagues
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U of M Dearborn Officers:
Ford Hockey League (FHL) Officers – U of M Dearborn Field House Ice Arena
President – Chris Perniciaro – cpernici@ford.com
Vice-President – Mike Normand – veep@fhlstats.com
Treasurer – Alex Contreraz – alex.contreraz@shredit.com
Webmaster – Mike Normand – veep@fhlstats.com
Website: http://www.fhlstats.com/

Allen Park Officers:
Ford “No Boundaries” Hockey League (Ford NBHL) Officers – Allen Park Civic Ice Arena
President – Dan Grube – dgrube@ford.com
Vice-President – David Barlage david.barlage@redcross.org
Treasurer – Nadine Grabowski – ngrabows@ford.com
Webmaster – Chuck Wyman – cwyman1@gmail.com
Website: http://www.nbhlhockey.com

Dearborn Ice Skating Rink (DISC) Officers:
Ford “FHL45” Hockey League Officers – Over 45 at the DISC
President – Gary Mazzella – gmazzell@ford.com
Vice-President – Jeff Fortin – jfortin@ford.com
Treasurer – Pete Tsuchiya – ptsuchiy@ford.com
Website: http://www.fhl45.com

Tags:Hockey Leaguessports

Mindfulness Club
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Mindfulness is the process of compassionately bringing one’s attention to experiences occurring in the present moment

Club Objectives

  • The promotion of wellness and well-being by means of mindfulness-based practices and education
  • Building skills of empathy and compassion to enhance our work, our relationships, and our human experience across the globe

What an “Event” Might Look Like

  • A short gathering, at any (quiet) workplace, consisting of between 3 and 30 people to experience a guided practice in mindfulness – focusing mainly on the breath.
  • Guidance to be provided by either one of the several free and high-quality apps like Insight Timer or Wise@Work or by a trained facilitator.
  • Discussion of tips and techniques for incorporating mindfulness in everyday life, regardless of where one is or in what in situation one finds one’s self.

Other Info

  • Clinical studies have documented both physical- and mental-health benefits of mindfulness.
  • Agnostic ; low pressure, no experience needed; experienced practitioners and wannabes alike are welcome to join us in mindfulness discussions, practice, and events.
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Model Railroad Club
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Ford Model Railroad Club, FMRC, was created by Ford Employees sharing an interest in model railroading. The goal of the club is to show, share and encourage getting engaged in the world of model railroading. Membership consists of members of all ages.  If you would like to find out more about our Club, email us your name, address, and phone number you can be reached at to: Tim Marshbanks:  timshaun@gmail.com or Mike Ruzicka:  LMichaelR@hotmail.com

We encourage Ford employees and retirees to join, but welcome people from outside of the Ford Motor Company family. The club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Scottish RIte Masonic Center 907 Monroe St., Dearborn, Michigan 48124 at 6:00 p.m.

Contact Person Name
Tim Marshbanks
Contact Email
Motorcycle Club
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The Ford Motorcycle Club is a group of motorcyclists interested in supporting and encouraging safe and enjoyable motorcycling through regular organised rides and events, rider training courses, sharing motorcycle-related information & rider experiences, and portraying motorcyclists as responsible users of the road.

We typically ride from April through October. Depending on the route, our weekly rides usually begin by meeting between 5:45 - 6:15 pm at the Grand Traverse Pie Company in Plymouth. The specific location and ride details for any given week can be found at fordmotorcycleclub.org/calendar. After a brief announcement from the ride leader about general safety reminders and where we’re going, we line up in staggered formation and depart for a 60-90 minute group ride. We always take the fun way because for us, the journey is the destination.

Other events are also listed at fordmotorcycleclub.org and details are usually communicated through the membership email distribution list. Some of these extra events often include an annual club-provided picnic in the summer, a winter dinner, and training opportunities.

Club members will frequently plan rides and invite others to join on weekend (or even week-long) trips. Some of our recent field trips have included the Rockies of Colorado, the Ozarks of Arkansas, the Natchez Trace Parkway, the Mid-Atlantic Backcountry Discovery Route, Route 66, and the twisties of Southeast Ohio.

Our dues are $20.00 annually and you must have a motorcycle endorsement to ride with the group.

Come ride with us! We recommend that you join us for at least one ride before deciding to join the club.

Contact Person Name
Sam Patel
Motorsports Club
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We are a division of the Ford Employee Recreation Association (FERA) and exist to give Ford Fanatics a place to come and enjoy all things Ford. We welcome anyone to the general membership whether you are associated with Ford Motor Company or just have a love of the products. We strive to provide an environment where anyone of any age can come and enjoy Motorsports with like minded people. Our events range from drag racing, karting, autocross, car shows, road rallies and whatever else our members enjoy. Regular meetings will be held during the months when we do not have events planned. Events and meetings usually take place on the third Thursday of every month, but check our calendar for any changes or updates.
Cost of membership starts at $15 for a single year and is discounted depending on the number of additional years you purchase. As a member, you will receive your official FMC membership card, decal, welcome letter and access to any and all club affiliated discounts with our business partners and sister clubs. You will also receive our quarterly newsletter and invitations to our annual summer picnic and Christmas party. Both events include dinner and are free to our members in good standing and their families!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to E mail. Thank you for visiting our website, I look forward to seeing you as a new member!

Contact Person Name
Joseph Frank
Contact Email
Paintball (T.A.N.G.O.) Club
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The TANGO paintball club open to ALL experience levels. The games we play are designed around the new players. The experienced players are there to help you if you’ve never played before.

The TANGO Paintball Club is a FERA club since 1996 that is made up of paintballers from Ford Motor Company, Visteon Corporation, plus a ton-o-folks from other companies and their friends.

We play all of our rec-games (recreational games) on Saturdays at No Limits Extreme Action Paintball in Taylor.
Note: There is also plenty of opportunity to play in some special scenario type games.

Contact Person Name
Michael Rosebrook
Photo Club
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The Ford Photo Club is proud to be a long-time member of the Ford Employees Recreation Association. Today, its membership is strong and diverse, with members from all walks of life and at all levels of photographic experience. Directed by its Constitution to enhance its member’s knowledge and enjoyment of photography, the Club offers monthly meetings with focused discussions on matters of composition, exposure, lighting, printing, and whatever else might come up as a topic that would benefit the photographic enthusiast.

With the advances in capability, and reductions in cost, of digital cameras, processing, and printing, the Golden Era of Avocational Photography is clearly, right now. Today’s photographic equipment and methods are better, easier to use and more affordable than ever before, and that fact is bringing lots of new people to explore the art and craft of photography. Today’s Ford Photo Club is strong and robust, welcoming all photographic technology, including the latest digital photo and video, but also vintage cameras, film, Polaroid, and pinhole imaging.

The Club also encourages its members to contribute to their communities. Photo Club members have participated with the Dearborn Animal Shelter, the Komen Foundation Race for the Cure, Make-a-Wish Foundation, Ford Accelerated Action Days, and a number of other community service organizations, as photographers, technical advisors, and as general labor.

Contact us at wtkern56@gmail.com or ThomasBone@comcast.net

Contact Person Name
Bill Kern
Contact Email
Radio Club
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We are the Ford Amateur Radio League, also known as “The Tin Lizzy Club”. We enjoy Amateur Radio as well as electronics in general. We hold Amateur radio license training sessions and also conduct testing examinations. We have regular Club meetings and several social and field events throughout the year and publish a Club newsletter (The Bolt). Please check out our club website for more information at: http://www.k8utt.org
Contacts: Dave Treharne president@k8utt.org

Contact Person Name
David Treharne
Contact Email
Runners Club
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The Ford Runners Club (FRC) is a very active club with over 500 Ford Motor Company employee, retiree, and alumni members receiving our monthly club communications and participation in several events throughout the year.

The club has weekly group training runs at a local high school track starting from March through October. The FRC’s main event each year is a charity road running and track and field competition vs GM and Chrysler called the Corporate Cup Relays that is held in June. This competition is a lot of fun and raises money for local Special Olympics chapters as well as another local charity.

Other Club events include participation in the Crim Ten Mile Team Competition in August, Brooksie Way Half Marathon Team Competition in the fall, Club Meetings where we bring in guest speakers on running related topics, and various fun runs and volunteering as a group at local races.

Weekly track practices run Spring to Fall at the Annapolis High School Track (https://goo.gl/maps/7h4YZtb3EjGVxb5T7)  Tuesdays at 6PM.

If you’re interested in joining, please fill out the request on our website at https://fordrunners.club/  or contact Evan Fisher or Rich Sivak (efishe40 or rsivak @ford.com)

Contact Person Name
Evan Fisher
Contact Email
Business Address
4650 Pardee Rd
Dearborn Heights, MI
Seahorses SCUBA Diving Club
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The Ford Sea Horses Scuba Diving Club, established in 1957 as a member of the Ford Employees Recreation Association (FERA), is one of the most active dive clubs in Michigan. We are a non-profit corporation dedicated to the enjoyment and advancement of the sport of Scuba Diving.

In 2016, the Ford Sea Horses merged with the Ford Sea Lancers. The new “club” name is “Ford Seahorses and Sea Lancers Scuba Diving Club”.  The Lancers were a sister club to the Horses and was established in 1959.  The two clubs operated independently until 2016, when they combined memberships and created a common Board of Directors. The merged “Club” is also under the FERA umbrella of clubs.

As a full service dive club, we cater to the diverse needs of the diving community. We dive in a variety of locations from the cold water shipwrecks of the Great Lakes to the warm vibrant waters of the Caribbean. During the spring and summer we also schedule quarry dives to give all members the opportunity to sharpen skills.

The Ford Sea Horses & Sea Lancers Scuba Diving Club (“Club”) offers:

  • - A wide range of diving experiences.
  • - Opportunity to develop friendships with others in the sport.
  • - Take advantage of “mentoring” by our experienced members.
  • - Educational programs and advanced training.
  • - Substantial savings on the cost of diving.

We travel extensively over the Great Lakes and Caribbean. Locations in the Great Lakes have included Tobermory, Isle Royale, Munising, Whitefish Bay, Mackinac, Traverse City, and Alpena. Frequent Saturday afternoon/evening charters are planned in the historically underwater rich Port Sanilac area. This allows busy divers the opportunity to shipwreck dive and still have time for their families.   The “Club” is not restricted to northern waters. Our travels have included the Bahamas, Bonaire, North Carolina, Cozumel, Turks & Caicos, and the West Indies, just to mention a few locations.

The “Club” produces; The Great Lakes Shipwreck Festival, 2017 marks its 36th Anniversary. The Festival brings together film presentations from the Great Lakes region to the far reaches of the
Earth.  The Technical room offers presentations from well know expects on a variety of current topics and techniques.

Our monthly meetings are the first Thursday of each month and typically include lectures and films on topics as diverse as safety and travel.

For further information about the “Club”, or to find out how to apply for membership, Contact: Tom Musselman at tmusselm@wowway.com.

Club President is Paul Guaresimo at pguares1@ford.com.

Contact Person Name
Tom Musselman
Contact Email
Soccer Club
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Ford Soccer Club offers year round soccer opportunities. We have outdoor teams for both men and women, including open, over 30 and over 40 teams (8 total teams). We also offer 3 sessions of indoor soccer during the fall and winter, played at High Velocity Sports in Canton.

 

Contact Person Name
Tom Hennessy
Contact Email