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Watering Truck Capital Campaign

Ensuring 32,400 petunias continue to bloom across our community

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For 39 seasons, the Ludington Petunia Parade has transformed Ludington Avenue and the Marina with vibrant color and community pride. This beloved tradition depends on one essential piece of equipment: a reliable watering truck.

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A new(er) watering truck will allow the Petunia Parade to continue beautifying our streets, supporting volunteers, and bringing joy to residents and visitors for years to come. 

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Details on why the Ludington Petunia Parade is seeking a new(er) watering truck can be found here.

old petunia watering truck
Old Watering Truck, retired in 2016
Current Petunia Watering Truck
Current Watering Truck, 2004 Ford
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Model of a Ford 550

Campaign Goal: $75,000​

This capital campaign will fund the purchase and long‑term operation of a newer watering truck that meets the needs of the program.

  • Estimated truck cost: $60,000

  • Estimated annual maintenance: $5,000

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Truck Requirements​

The Petunia Parade is seeking a truck that meets the following needs:

  • Ford 550 (or comparable)

  • Gasoline engine with automatic transmission

  • Rear‑wheel drive with hydraulic brakes

  • 14‑foot flatbed (minimum)

  • Under 100,000 miles

  • Model year 2020 or newer

  • Licensed at 24,000 GVW

  • Convenience package (AC, radio, automatic windows)​

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How to Give

Online

Use the donation link on this page.

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By Check
Make checks payable to Ludington Petunia Parade, Memo: Truck Campaign
Mail to: PO Box 5, Ludington, MI 49431

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Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)
Available for donors age 70½ or older. Please use the check instructions above.

The Ludington Petunia Parade is a 501(c)(3) tax‑exempt organization. Tax ID is available upon request.

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Suggested Giving Levels

  • Master Gardener – $10,000

  • Blossom – $5,000

  • Bud – $1,000

  • Sprout – $500

  • Seed – $100

  • Soil –  Up to $99

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All donors, unless directed otherwise, will be featured on our website and social media sites. At the conclusion of the campaign, donors in the top three giving levels who wish to be recognized will be honored through local media, a donor recognition board on the south end of Ferry Street, and acknowledged in the July 4th Parade.

Truck Requirements

Thank you to these campaign donors

Master Gardener

$10,000+

  • The Brian & Barb Koblinski Family

  • Ludington Rotary's EPIC Day of Service Fundraiser, individual donors listed in box below

Sprout

​$500+

  • Robert & Mary Anne Andrews Fund of the Community Foundation for Mason County

  • Jim & Jane Clark

  • Mike & Cindy Genter

  • Ralph & Claudia Kruska

  • Richard & Mary Anne Randall

  • Rebecca Harris-Warrick, in memory of Sherry & Betsey Warrick

  • Mary Lou Ohnsman & John Walters

  • Kim & Anne St. George

  • Doug Warrick​​

  • Cathy Webster

Blossom

$5,000+

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Seed

​$100+

  • American Legion Auxiliary Unit 76 - Ludington

  • Anonymous gifts in celebration of a 70th birthday

  • Beta Sigma Phi Sorority - Preceptor Kappa Chapter

  • Rachael Carpenter

  • Andy Fay

  • Rachelle Gaudette

  • Sarah Genson

  • Gordy's Skate Company

  • Dave & Therese Hoyle

  • Ludington Area JCI Mini Golf Putt Putt for a Purpose

  • Mason County Garden Club

  • J Oakes

  • Anne Pettigrew

  • Marsha Papadakos, Old Hamlin Restaurant

  • Gerald & Lisa Skar

  • Sons of the American Legion SQ 76

  • Merry Strohmer​

Bud

$1,000+

  • Suzanne Roberts Babbie, in honor of Bette and Don Roberts, from their children

  • Patrick & Maria O'Hare

  • Scotty's Restaurant

  • Underwater Construction Corp.

  • Bob Womack

Soil

​Up to $99

  • Keith & Kristie Ackerman

  • Travis Budreau

  • Stephanie Gannon, in memory of Kathryn Lorenz

  • Sam Genson

  • Megan Godbold

  • Michael Griffin

  • Frank Hassebrock

  • David Ledbetter, In honor of Gama Niekamp

  • Sarah Nekola, In honor of Sikke Nekola

  • Mary Stroebel

Donotions via Ludington Rotary's EPIC Day of Service Fundraiser

Bud

$1,000+

  • Kathy Bromley

  • Bob Budreau

  • Judith Cartier

  • Tom Lane

  • Ludington Rotary

Soil​

Up to $99

  • Jan Bassier

  • Nancy Fife, in memory of her father, Ivan Anthony

  • Debbie Howe

  • Karen Kosniewski

  • Larry Lloyd

  • Patrice Ohnsman

  • Wendy Ohnsman

  • Justin Rundle

  • Griffin Ward

Sprout

​$500+

  • Michelle King

  • Dan & Ann Sleeman

Seed

​$100+

  • Bob Andrews

  • ​​Steve & Brenda Begnoche

  • Brad Chapman

  • Kimberly Hamm

  • Dan Hinderer

  • Steve Hunt

  • Debra Kinnaird

  • Suzy Koths

  • Dr. Jennifer Miller

  • Steven Ohnsman

  • Chuck Paukstis

  • Jac Russell

  • Jenna Simpler

  • Kaitlyn Szczypka

  • Bob & Carole Vipond

  • John & Gwen Woodward

The Ludington Petunia Parade, a 501(c)3, is a volunteer project dedicated to the beautification of the Ludington community, funded by businesses, industries, and interested donors. The Ludington Petunia Parade board continues the tradition started by Ellery and Sue Sabin in 1988.​         

 

The Ludington Petunia Parade Board appreciates the support of the many citizens who enjoy this community project.

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