Entries by Amanda Demo
Volunteer Spotlight: Wes Blackman
Wes Blackman has been watching the Packard Proving Grounds change for more than fifty years.
Student Volunteers Welcome at Packard
For many high school students, community service hours are an important step toward graduation. At the Packard Proving Grounds, they can also become an opportunity to gain new experiences…
Glamour, Industry, and the Spirit of the Roaring Twenties
How fashion, music, and innovation in the Roaring Twenties shaped the Packard Proving Grounds and why that spirit is celebrated today through the Great Gatsby Gala fundraiser.
Retirement Reimagined: Your Next Chapter Starts Here
Volunteering at the Packard Proving Grounds is powered by a vibrant, multi-generational community. Students completing volunteer hours, working professionals giving back when their schedules allow, longtime history enthusiasts, and retirees all contribute to the energy that keeps this historic site active and welcoming.
Packard’s Guardians: The Legacy of Roger Luksik
For some, the Packard Proving Grounds is a place discovered later in life. For Roger Luksik, it was something closer to an inheritance. Long before Roger became a volunteer, board member, or president of the Packard Motor Car Foundation, Packard was already part of his family’s story.
Honoring Heart: Joe Simmer, 2025 Tolonen Award Recipient
Every year at the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, the Packard Motor Car Foundation presents the Tolonen Award to a volunteer who exemplifies extraordinary dedication, service, and heart.
The Wedding Garage Sale Movement Is Back
Something big is happening in the wedding world — and it’s taking root right here at the Packard Proving Grounds.
