DEAR (Detroit Edison Alliance of Retirees) is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to speaking in a uniform and united voice whose purpose is to maintain retirement provisions of all Detroit Edison Company Retirees and MCN Retirees covered under their respective retirement plans. We are working to provide for our security in retirement earned over our many years of dedicated service. DEAR is not affiliated in any manner with DTE Energy Company or any of its subsidiaries and operates solely on monetary donations from its members. Read more about how you can donate>>
DEAR Annual Meeting, May 14th 2025-Make Your Reservations Now
Our annual meeting will again be held at the Ukrainian Cultural Center on Ryan Road in Warren, Michigan. All retirees, their spouses and surviving spouses are encouraged to attend. Its a great opportunity to connect with fellow retirees! Our speaker from DTE Energy will discuss updates on the company and our President Janet Seefried will review federal legislative efforts impacting retirees. We’ll also have representatives representatives from Inspira on hand to answer your questions.
Doors will open at 10am followed by the program at 11am and lunch at Noon. Once again we’ll hold our very popular raffle with cash prizes. Cost is $25 per person collected at the door with exact amount very much appreciated! Reservations for lunch are required and must be made by Wednesday, May 8th. Please RSVP by phone or email to either Bob Barette, Kathy Williams or Charlie Mahoney. Their information is listed on the Officers tab of this website.
Travel Routes for the Annual Meeting 2025
Please note that eastbound I-696 is closed for approximately two years. Eastbound I-696 drivers are being detoured through Highland Park using southbound Lodge freeway to the Davison Freeway and then sent north on I-75 until reconnecting to I-696 eastbound. Please be aware that once traveling eastbound on I-696 (east of I-75), you will use the Dequindre Road Exit which will take you to the next main north/south road – Ryan Road. The Ukrainian Cultural Center is located on Ryan Road but there is no exit to Ryan Road thus you need to exit at Dequindre Road.
There are various mile roads available for the reroute of eastbound traffic. Eight Mile Road and Twelve Mile Roads will likely be the most common alternative routes. Using Eight Mile East will pass the Ryan Road intersection and use the Michigan Left turn around to go back to Ryan – take Ryan Road north to the Ukrainian Center – it is on the West side of Ryan – your GPS should get your there.
If you use Twelve Mile to go east to Ryan. take a right turn onto Ryan and south on Ryan Road to the Ukrainian Center.
For more detailed information, review the MDOT website which can provide answers to any questions you may have. https://DrivingOakland.com/I696-East/. Alos, check out the maps showing the detours.
DEAR BOARD MEMBER GERRY WINKLER RETIRES-NEED FOR NEW OFFICERS
Recently our long time board member Gerry Winkler, assistant treasurer, has decided to retire . We are grateful for Gerry’s many years of service on the board and we wish him the very best in his new pursuits.
As such, the DEAR Board is now looking for engaged individuals to serve on the board. We meet 3 or 4 times a year for about one hour and have virtual capabilities, so living local is not a requirement. If you are interested, read on.