18th Annual All Clubs Day: Thank you to those who led the pack

by Lucas Haines

The 18th annual All Clubs Day was held on Sept. 15, 2024, on the Stockbridge Village Square. It’s fair to say that, emotionally, this was the biggest year for the event, as it is the first time we’ve held an All Clubs Day without the late, great Suzi Greenway in the lead.

I can speak from experience that so much work goes into rolling out All Clubs Day. Luckily, I knew some of the inner workings of this motorcycle event and through my experiences helping Suzi in the past, I was able to locate supplies she had stored on her property. I spent some of the days before the event helping to load trailers with motorcycles that were to be featured on the lawn when All Clubs Day arrived. The day of the event was especially busy, and I spent considerable time helping to direct the huge influx of motorcyclists on where they should park and also setting up some of the club spaces.

All Clubs Day 2024 had a phenomenal turnout, and I would be remiss not to take this opportunity to thank some of our dedicated volunteers. A personal thank-you goes out to the following:

The DDA, Downtown Development Authority. Thank you for providing the required funding to run and make improvements to this event. It’s fair to say that without the DDA, we would not have been able to hold this event.

Russ Mackinder of Stockbridge: The man with a plan. Among other things he initiated the necessary motions in town for street closings, funding, food truck reservations, cost accounting and budgeting as well as making trips all over to gather supplies—all the while thinking of new ideas to improve this event.

Don Kuwik of Detroit: Don arrived at the event early to set up canopies, signage and cones as well as many other things that helped keep the event organized.

Michele French of Mason: Thanks to Michele, who ran the registration booth all day at the event, participants knew where to go and what to do. She was also great at solving minor problems that arose here and there throughout the day.

The EMS Explorers: These volunteers stayed busy directing motorcycles on where and how to park.

Christian Motorcyclist Association: This group deserves thanks for the much needed traffic control.

So many others also volunteered their time and effort, but it’s impossible to name them all here. Please just know that everyone’s efforts were greatly appreciated, and without all of you, this event would not have happened.

To volunteer or learn about future events, please contact Russ Mackinder at 517-927-0556.

Photos by DigitalCrumbs Photography (James R. Clark-Swalla) and Lucas Haines. 

The registration desk welcomes participants to the 18th annual All Clubs Day.

Michele French takes time away from her reservation booth duties to share stories about Suzi Greenway and the impact Suzi had on so many.

Suzi Greenway’s spirit and so many memories live on at All Clubs Day, this year and always.

Lucas Haines, who helped set up and roll out this year’s All Clubs Day, shares his memories of Suzi Greenway, whom he’s known since he was in first grade.

Initially, when bikers arrive, it appears somewhat chaotic, but volunteers quickly direct them on where to park and what to do.

Russ Mackinder is the “man with a plan” who handled so many aspects of the preparation and rollout of the 2024 All Clubs Day.

Chaos quickly turns to order as bikes are parked and displayed around the Stockbridge Township Square.

George Fisher, with megaphone, stands on the Township Hall steps to read a poem written by one of Suzi Greenway’s longtime friends.

The 18th annual All Clubs Day was well attended by bikers and observers.

More bikes on display around the Stockbridge Township Square.

Walking around the square, observers see bikes, bikes, and more bikes.

Special bikes are featured on the lawn of the Stockbridge Township Square.

First Presbyterian Church of Stockbridge hosts its annual breakfast, held every year on All Clubs Day.

Mobile Sidebar Beverage Services is on site to keep participants hydrated.

The Smoke Doctor offers plenty of options for hungry attendees.

American Cuisine also caters to hungry All Clubs Day participants.