NATIONAL ROSIE THE RIVETER DAY

March 21, 2025

We're thrilled to announce that we're actively working on the event and have some exciting details to share as they develop. First and foremost, we have secured a fantastic new location that ensures weather won't be an issue, and there will be no time constraints to worry about. Stay tuned for more updates!

Date: March 21, 2025

Time: 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm

Location: Lansing Region International Airport

Confirmed speakers:

Stacy Payne - JIFFY Mix Chelsea Milling Company

Bill Welbourne - USAF Chief Master Sergeant Retired - Representing the Tuskegee Airmen

Kelly Preston - Capital Steel & Wire Inc.

Michelle Massey - TechSmith

Traci Costa - ATHENA WIN International

Laurie Friedland Bass - Friedland Industries, Inc.

Jessica Boring - Munters

Holly Tripik - Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc.

Mayor Andy Schor - City of Lansing

Carrie Rosingana - Capital Area Michigan Works!

Col Frank J. Walker, Retired USAF/ANG- Military Recognition

Event emcee Sheri Jones, WLNS News Anchor

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Partnership Opportunities

We are thrilled to announce Rosie the Riveter Day 2025 will feature an expanded lineup, including speakers, vintage planes on-site, and engaging children's activities.

Lansing's Capital Region International Airport (LAN) has generously offered to host.

Help us celebrate: Rosies, their descendants, veterans and current military personnel, women in manufacturing and STEM, women in aerospace, students advancing through the talent pipeline, community members and friends.

To ensure everyone can participate in the festivities, we are actively seeking partners to help bring this vision to life. We would be honored to collaborate with you on how to align your philanthropic goals with Rosie Day. Sponsorships include:

Home Front Hero Sponsor $5000 (Title) Thank you LEO/ Michigan Registered Apprenticeship MI

Includes: 10 guest tickets to VIP Rosie Reception, option to speak at rally, option to speak at Rosie reception, pull up banner on site, logo on screen at event, logo featured on all promotional materials, option to set up a table during event.

Victory Garden Sponsor (Speaker / Talent Sponsor) $3,000

Includes: 8 guest tickets to VIP Rosie Reception, option to sit with speakers, pull up banner on site, logo on screen at event, logo featured on all promotional materials, option to set up a table during event.

Rosie’s Legacy Sponsor $2500 (Public Event Sponsor) Thank you PNC Bank.

Includes: 5 guest tickets at VIP Rosie Reception, option to speak at rally, pull up banner on site, logo on screen at event, logo featured on all promotional materials, option to set up a table during event.

Heroes Tribute Sponsor $2500 (VIP Rosie Reception)

Includes: Table at event for coffee and tea distribution, 5 guest spots at luncheon, option to speak at VIP Rosie Reception, pull up banner on site, logo on screen at event, logo featured on all promotional materials, option to set up a table during event.

B24 Bomber Sponsor (Cost varies/ flight costs)

Includes: 3 VIP Rosie Tea tickets, pull up banner on site, logo on screen at event, logo featured on all promotional materials, option to set up a table during event.

Women's Auxiliary $1000 (Bandana Sponsor)

Includes: Table at event for bandana distribution, pull up banner on site, 3 VIP Rosie Reception tickets, logo on screen at event, logo featured on all promotional materials

Ration Cookie Sponsor $1000 (Event Cookies)

Includes: Table at event for cookie distribution, pull up banner on site, optional sticker on all cookie packaging, 3 VIP Rosie Reception tickets, logo on screen at event, logo featured on all promotional materials.

Victory Canteen Sponsor $1000 (Event Refreshments)

Includes: Table for refreshment distribution, pull up banner on site, optional logo sticker on all bottles, 3 VIP Rosie Reception tickets, logo on screen at event, logo featured on all promotional materials.

Factory Floor Hero Sponsor $1000 (indoor Signage)

Includes: Signage and greeters at event entrance, pull up banner on site, 3 VIP Rosie Reception tickets, logo on screen at event, logo featured on all promotional materials.

War Era Lens Photography Sponsor $500

Includes: Pull up banner on site, logo featured on all promotional materials.

Vintage Photo Booth Sponsor $500 Thank you Munters.

Includes: Pull up banner on site, logo featured on all promotional materials.

WWII Relics - Rosie Pin Sponsor $300

Includes: Pull up banner on site, logo featured on all promotional materials.

STEM Innovator Children's Table Sponsor $250 (multiple available)

Includes: Logo on children's materials, pull up banner on site, logo featured on all promotional materials.

Rosie Roses Sponsor - Centerpiece Sponsor $150

Includes: Logo on promotional materials, you may take your centerpiece or Rose plant home with you.

Yellow Ribbon Sponsor $100 (support sponsor) (multiple available)

Your name on a yellow ribbon you can take home. Your name scrolling on screen during festivities.

2025 ROSIE THE RIVETER DAY SPEAKER

Stacy Payne, MA

Career Summary

Stacy joined Chelsea Milling Company as the Personal Development Director in 2017. She is a member of the executive team and reports to the President. Accomplishments include developing and implementing a customized knowledge transfer program used to retain critical knowledge across the organization and to assist in succession planning. She partnered with the compliance team to develop and implement electronic training manuals for all employees. Conducted a needs assessment with front line supervisors across all three shifts and designed and implemented leadership development curriculum to support their ongoing development in the organization. Works with our IS team to develop curriculum to teach our employees how technology can be used to improve our current processes and outcomes.

Prior to joining Chelsea Milling Company, Stacy served as a leadership consultant for over 15 years and has worked with leaders to develop and administer needs assessments to determine employees’ developmental needs and training plans. She has designed, developed and facilitated training targeted to specific leadership competencies, principles and values that are aligned with organizations’ corporate mission and vision statements. She has conducted group interventions to identify organizational obstacles and re-invent processes and solutions in partnership with managers and employees to promote an environment of collaboration and teamwork.

She has also worked with leaders to interpret employee engagement data and co-facilitate action planning sessions to address and improve employee satisfaction. She has experience working with high performing employees who are transitioning into new leadership roles, executives who need to develop and demonstrate their emotional intelligence, and individuals in career transition.

Client, Industry, and Leadership Experience

Recognized for group facilitation in classroom settings and live distance learning broadcasts, Stacy has worked in a variety of industries including aerospace, agricultural, automotive, education, finance, food, health care, hospitality, manufacturing, and technology. She has experience working with leaders in the areas of engineering, human resources, information systems, manufacturing, marketing, medical education, nursing, process improvement, and product development. Stacy’s communication style is adaptable and spontaneous allowing her to transfer knowledge to employees at all levels through a variety of methods.

Stacy has served as an external consultant and project manager enabling her to influence, motivate, and promote the importance of personal development and change. Stacy’s vision, energy, and creativity have contributed to her success in developing client relationships and leading teams. She has been asked to speak at many professional conferences to share her experiences in developing the talent of others and building a cohesive work environment through interpersonal communication and effective relationship building techniques.

Community Invited to Dress as Rosie the Riveter for Halloween: Honoring History & Celebrating

This Halloween, Manufacturing and STEM leaders from across Michigan, along with the American Rosie the Riveter Association - Willow Run Chapter are encouraging communities to wear Rosie the Riveter costumes as a tribute to the women who played a crucial role in local history.

During WWII, women stepped into roles traditionally held by men, taking on positions in factories across Michigan and the nation. They worked tirelessly to build planes, tanks, and essential wartime equipment. Their dedication not only fueled the war effort, but also marked a significant shift in women’s roles in the workforce. The Rosie the Riveter “We Can Do It!” slogan, became iconic. .

“To dress as Rosie the Riveter, start with a blue work shirt or coveralls, buttoned up and rolled up at the sleeves. Pair it with a red bandana tied into a headscarf, with the knot at the top of your head. Complete the look with high-waisted trousers or jeans to mirror vintage workwear. Accessorize with a pair of red socks and work boots or shoes. You can personalize your outfit by adding vintage-inspired name tags or pins that reflect the WWII era. Carry a replica metal lunch box or tools,” Said Jeannette Guiterrez, Executive Director of ARRA - Willow Run Chapter.

Participants are encouraged to email photos to: cindy@camconline.org or post with hashtag #RosieHalloween2024.

Local manufacturing councils, including Jackson Area Manufacturers Association, Capital Area Manufacturing Council, and Michigan Manufacturers Association, are collaborating with the American Rosie the Riveter Association - Willow Run Chapter to prepare for Rosie the Riveter Day on March 21, 2025, at Lansing's Capital Region International Airport (LAN). Council leaders are reaching out to families of original Rosies. They are seeking to share and preserve their WWII stories, ensuring that the remarkable achievements and experiences of these women are celebrated and remembered.

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Discover the History of Rosie the Riveter

Rosie the Riveter is an allegorical cultural icon in the United States who represents the women who worked in factories and shipyards during World War II, many of whom produced munitions and war supplies.[1][2] These women sometimes took entirely new jobs replacing the male workers who joined the military. She is widely recognized in the "We Can Do It!" poster as a symbol of American feminism and women's economic advantage.[3] Similar images of women war workers appeared in other countries such as Britain and Australia. The idea of Rosie the Riveter originated in a song written in 1942 by Redd Evans and John Jacob Loeb. Images of women workers were widespread in the media in formats such as government posters, and commercial advertising was heavily used by the government to encourage women to volunteer for wartime service in factories.[4] Rosie the Riveter became the subject and title of a Hollywood film in 1944. Taken from Wikipedia