6 Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. ABC CHR I STMAS ABC SEMI welcomed more than 100 members to its workshop in early December to celebrate the holidays. The night featured dueling pianos, food from Andiamo, several raffle items, and a 15-foot Christmas tree. “We were not able to host an in-person Christmas party last year, so this year we wanted to make sure we delivered for our members,” said Keith Ledbetter, ABC SEMI President and CEO. “The staff worked together to decorate our shop and transform it into a Christmas wonderland.” Ledbetter was also instrumental in getting the grand Christmas tree ahead of this year’s celebration during initial planning. “We have been planning our Christmas party since early summer,” said event coordinator Kaylee Cohen. “From the food, to prizes, to a unique entertainment experience, I wanted to make this event stand out and get everyone excited about the 50th anniversary celebration next year.” A favorite of the night was the raffle that helped raise funds for the Build the Future scholarship fund, which provides tuition assistance to the students at the Southeast Michigan Construction Academy. The raffle prizes included an Apple watch, a portable firepit, a 65” TV, a Blackstone grill, and a Milwaukee gift bundle that was generously donated by the team at Milwaukee. Additional entertainment for the night included a “Don’t Shoot Your Eye Out” dart throwing game. John Manor, the director of membership, brought the classic movie A Christmas Story to ABC, and for $5, players had three chances to pop balloons and win A Christmas Story-themed prize. All funds from the game also went to the Build the Future fund for student scholarships. “The Christmas party this year was a great way to re-engage our ABC members after last year’s party having to be virtual,” said ABC Chairman Drew Maltese, President of DJ Maltese Construction. “It was a lot of fun to connect and laugh with each other again.” The team at ABC SEMI wants to thank our friends at AIS, Robert Clancy Contracting, South Lyon Fence Co., Parmar Enterprise, Inc., O’Donnell Electric, Architectural Hardware, FCCI Insurance Group, PCI Industries, and the Summit Company for helping us make the Christmas party such a success and to get our 50th anniversary off on the right foot. ABC’s Golden Christmas Wrapped up 2021 and Kicked-Off 50th Anniversary Celebration The Gold Outshined the Silver at ABC’s Annual Christmas Party Keith Ledbetter welcomes gubernatorial candidate Kevin Rinke. John Manor gave out the raffle prizes to lucky attendees. There were awesome prizes awarded during the party. D.J. Maltese made ABC SEMI Christmas a family affair. A Christmas Story dart game was a real bullseye!
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