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- Posted July 23, 2026
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‘Uncle Phil’s BBQ’
(In front, l-r) Junior Achievement President Connie Poisson; from sponsors Willis & Machnik Olivia Machnik, “Uncle” Phil and Pat Willis, JessAnne Samans, Shirley Keena (Willis Trust Care), and Emily Heim. (In back, l-r) Sponsors Angela and Dan Machnik and Pastor James L. Hines, Lily Missions Center.
The 25th and final ‘Uncle Phil’s BBQ’ was held June 18 at Lumen Christi Catholic School, in aid of Junior Achievement, Lily Missions Center, and Lumen Christi Catholic School.
(at left) - “Uncle” Phil Willis with Lumen Christi President and Exec. Dir. Stephen Rajzer.; (at right: Mike and Martha Palmer from sponsors Milo’s Tea & Lemonade.
(l-r) Rick Croley and Stan Howatt from sponsor Knights Steakhouse.
Sponsors Ted and Pam Christoff, Virginia Coney Island.
From Congressman Tim Walberg’s Office (l-r) Casey Swinson, Dottie Grzebik, Anderson Metcalf, Cameron Smith, Dean Wetzel, Sarah Sawin and District Director Dustin Krasny.
(l-r) The “to go” ladies Anna Khan, Knights Steakhouse; Chloe Melville-Schweda, Life Span; and Emily Heim and JessAnne Samans, Willis & Machnik.
From Comerica Bank (l-r) Dan Maletich, Eric Brawner, Andrew Adams and Jill Patterson.
From Lily Missions Center (l-r) Lois Jenkins, Davina Williams and Kcortni Harris, with Ward 2 Councilmember and Vice Mayor Freddie Dancy.
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