Upcoming Events

February 13th - UMM Men's Breakfast - 8 a.m.

February 26th at 11:00 - UMM Buckburger Luncheon
Serving Buckburgers, Hamburgers and Hot Dogs.

Below are examples of our past programs.

January 8, 2012

Breakfast by Duane, Elwin, & Brian Cubitt. We had french toast, sausage, fruit, juice and coffee.	The program was by Duane Cubitt about his trip to Alaska with his wife & 2 other couples. Click HERE to access the Travel Alaska website.

December 11, 2011

Breakfast was by Wally Humphrey-Phillips with helpers Ron Learman & Bob Chappel. Wally made a Sausage Biscuit Casserole with Gravy, Parfaits, Juice & Coffee.	The program was by Seth & Hlawn-Hlawn Van Tifflin. They are missionaries in SE Asia and they explained child abuse in the region which includes child labor, prostitution and what is being done to help them.

December 2011 - Big Buck Contest.

We had 14 people sign up and raised $70.
Elwin provided a Hunting DVD for the Winners.

Andrew Cubitt won the Big Buck Contest. It was a nice 8 point Buck with a 15" spread.	Mel McCracken won the Largest Doe Contest. It dressed out at 156 pounds.

November 13, 2011

Breakfast was by Tom Laity. We had pancakes, sausage, fruit, juice and coffee.	Program was by Scott Brown. Scott is our local DNR officer. He updated us on new rules and answered our questions. Click HERE to access the MI DNR website.

October 9, 2011

Breakfast by Duane, Elwin, & Brian Cubitt. We had egg casseroles, fruit, juice, toast, and coffee.	Program was by Tom Laity. Tom and his wife Deb went on a long vacation this past summer out west. They visited Yosemite and many additional National Parks. Tom had a wonderful Slide Show covering all the parks. Click HERE to access Yosemite & Other Ntl Parks.

September 11, 2011

This was our new season kick-off breakfast and we had 30 men in attendance! Elwin Cubitt & Dave Hunsanger prepared the breakfast which included: French Toast, Sausage, Fruit, Juice and Coffee. We talked about our new season which included: Our new leadership and things that we would like to do.

March 21, 2010

Breakfast by Elwin, Brian & Duane Cubitt: We had french toast, fruit, juice, sausage, and coffee.	Program was by Elwin & Brian Cubitt. They both work for the Gemini Group. Elwin works as a Salesman for the CKS Division. Brian is VP of the Gemini Plasic Group. Click HERE to access the Gemini Group's Website.

January 10, 2010

Breakfast by Chuck Harris: We had french toast, fruit, juice, 2 kinds of sausage, and coffee.	Program was by Tom Laity. Tom and his wife Deb went on a long vacation this past summer out west. They visited Mount Rushmore, The Tetons, Custer and Yellowstone National Parks. Tom had a wonderful Slide Show covering all the parks. Click HERE to access Yellowstone & Other Ntl Parks.

December 2009

The UMM held their annual Big Buck Contest. It covered the November Gun and December Muzzleloading Seasons. Jeff Krohn was the winner. He had a 12 point with a 12" inside spread.

December 13, 2009

Breakfast by Andy Sommers: Andy served a wonderful breakfast just as he always does.	Program was by Sharon Sturgill She did a presentation about Red Bird Missions. They have a Mission & Clinic in Beverly, Kentucky. They have been serving the Appalachian Mountains since 1921. The United Methodist Church supports this Mission. They have a work program that does a lot of good for the area. Sharon went to this Mission and helped them out. Click HERE for more info on Red Bird.

November 8, 2009

This was our New Season Kick Off.

Andy Sommers prepared a wonderful breakfast.
Dave Hunsanger and Tom Laity agreed to lead the UMM for another year.

August 1, 2009

The UMM Organized a trip to a Baseball Game. It was at Dow Diamond in Midland MI There was a rain delay of about a hour then our Bad Axe FUMC Mens Chorus sang the National Anthem. The Great Lakes Loons lost to the Clinton LumberKings 5 to 2 Then there was a nice Fireworks display after the game. We had 62 people attend! Click HERE for more of pictures.

June 13, 2009

The UMM organized their annual BBQ. It was held on June 14th, 2008 during the Bad Axe Hatchet Festival and Car Show. We had hamburgers, brats & chicken quarters chips, drinks and ice cream. It was a beautiful day and sales were pretty good. Click HERE for more of pictures.

May 2009

April 12, 2009

The Men's Group Provided Easter Breakfast for Everyone. Maxine Wolfe made the Cinnamon Rolls and Joan Cubitt helped. Marilyn Cubitt made Muffins. We also served Fruit, Juice and Coffee.

March 8, 2009

Program was by Anita Booms She is with Huron County Safe Place. They offer help and support for women and their children. This was a combined Breakfast with the UMM & UMW The UMW Womens Group provided the breakfast.

February 8, 2009

Program was by Sandra Koglin She did a presentation about Relay For Life. Huron COunty raised over $100,000 and our Methodist team rasied over $10,000 to help fight Cancer. The Annual Relay for Life will be June 28/29, 2009 at the Huron Co. Fairgrounds. Breakfast by Elwin, Duane & Brian Cubitt

January 11, 2009

Breakfast by Dave Hunsanger & Bill Piotter: Egg Casserole, Muffins, Fruit, Juice, Coffee.	Program was by Roger Swartzendruber He did a presentation about Food Production and feeding the growing world population. He also talked about farms and the environment.

December 2008

The winner of our Big Buck Contest was Chuck Harris with a 10 point.
We raised $90 which went to the Camp Scholarship Fund.

December 14, 2008

Breakfast by Ron Learman, John and Kyle Mooney: Eggs, Sausage, Bacon, English Muffins, Cinnamon Rolls, Juice, Coffee.	Program was by Robert Harmon He did a presentation about Bible Translation. Did you know there are 6912 known languages? Click HERE for information about Wycliffe Associates Bible Translation.

November 9, 2008

Breakfast by Roger Swartzendruber which included: Egg Muffins, French Toast, Fruit, Juice, Coffee.	Program was by Elwin Cubitt He did a presentation about Bariatric Surgery & Gastric Bypass. Click HERE for information from Mayo Clinic.

October 12, 2008

This was our new season kick-off breakfast. Andy Sommers prepared the breakfast which included: Scotch Eggs, Toads in a Hole, Fruit, Juice, Coffee... Bill Piotter offered the prayer.

September 13, 2008

The UMM organized a Clay Pigeon and Target Shoot at Elwin and Joan Cubitts’ house. We had a competition at the end and Chuck Harris won a pheasant shoot and Dave Hunsanger won a clock which were donated by Elwin and Joan. We had 17 people attend and everyone had a great time Click HERE for LOTS of pictures.

August 24, 2008

The UMM Organized a trip to a Midland Loons Baseball Game. It was during a Faith & Family Day and we had about 40 people attend. It is a wonderful facility with no bad seats in the park. The Loons lost to the South Bend Silver Hawks. Click HERE for more pictures.

June 14th, 2008

The UMM organized their annual BBQ. It was held on June 14th, 2008 during the Bad Axe Hatchet Festival and Car Show. We modified the event this year. We had hamburgers, BBQ sandwiches, brats, chips, drinks and ice cream. It was a beautiful day and we sold out of most of the items. Click HERE for more of pictures.

June 11th, 2008

The UMM organized a trip to see, a Ball Game at Comerica Park in Detroit. I believe that we had about 48 people attend and the Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox, 5 – 1. Click HERE for more of pictures.

May 11th, 2008

The UMM organized a Made to Order, Omelet Breakfast on Mothers Day. There was much fun and fellowship and it was a great opportunity to show all the mothers and ladies of the Church how much we love and appreciate them! Click HERE for more of pictures.

April 13th, 2008

Breakfast by the Krohn Family which included: Egg Casseroles, Cinnamon Rolls, Fruit, Juice. Prayer was offered by Ron Learman.	Program was by Bob Rhode He did a presentation about Scuba Diving in Caribbean waters.

April 6th, 2008

The UMM organized a Buckburger, Hamburger, and Hot Dog Luncheon at the Church. We served around 75 people and raised $344 for the Camp Scholarship Fund. More importantly, everyone had a great time of Fellowship with their fellow Christians. Click HERE for more of pictures.

March 23rd, 2008

The Men's Group has our annual Easter Day Breakfast. We served Cinnamon Rolls, Fruit, Juice and Coffee. Pictured are Elwin Cubitt, Andy Sommers, Jeff Krohn and John Mooney. They were the early risers that started at 5:30 a.m.

March 9th, 2008

Breakfast by Jim Wencel which included: Blueberry Buckwheat Pancakes, Sausage, Fruit, Juice Prayer was offered by Bill Piotter.	Program was by Ron Learman He did a presentation about his Trip of a lifetime to France & Germany.

February 10th, 2008

Breakfast by THe Mooneys It included Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Bacon and Juice	Program was by Bob Rhode He did a presentation about Scuba Diving in Michigan waters.

January 13th, 2008

Breakfast by Wally Humphrey-Phillips It included pancakes, sausage, juice (but no pie) Prayer was offered by Tom Laity.	Program was by Jeff Krohn He did a presentation about the Windmill Project by Lakers. Click HERE for a Video of the Project.

December 9th, 2007

Breakfast by Duane & Elwin Cubitt It included french toast, sausage, fruit, juice... Prayer was offered by Jim Wencel.	Program was by Dr. Dave Brickel He did a presentation about men's health which included prostrate cancer.

November 11, 2007

Breakfast by Tom Laity Prayer was offered by Elwin Cubbit by song.	Program was by Elwin Cubitt He played several video clips of Deer Hunts.

October 14, 2007

Breakfast by David Hunsanger and Bill Piotter They had a Baked Casserole, Oatmeal, Toast, Fruit... Prayer offered by Tom Laity	Program was by Robin Zurek He had a nice slide show about Rare & Unusual Collector Vehicles. Pictured is a 1956 Zundapp Janus. Click HERE for LOTS of pictures & Details.

September 16, 2007

The UMM organized a Clay Pigeon and Target Shoot at Elwin and Joan Cubitts’ house. We had a competition at the end and Andy Sommers won a pheasant shoot which was donated by Elwin and Joan. We had 27 people attend and everyone had a great time Click HERE for LOTS of pictures.

September 9, 2007

We had our first Men's Breakfast of the Season. Robin Zurek cooked breakfast. We had a basic meeting and discussed future programs. Tom Laity and Robin Zurek were asked to stay on as the co-chairs.

August 22, 2007

The UMM Organized a trip to a Midland Loons Baseball Game. It was during a Faith & Family Night and we had about 30 people attend. It is a wonderful facility with no bad seats in the park. The Loons beat the West Michigan Whitecaps 9 - 2. We also witnessed the first Grand Slam at this stadium. Click HERE for more pictures.

June 23, 2007

May 2007

The UMM Organized a trip to a Detroit Tigers Baseball Game. We rented a bus and there were about 30 people in attendance. Click HERE for more pictures.

May 20, 2007

May 13, 2007

To honor all of the Mother's of our Church, The Men's Group served "made to order" Omelets. Everyone was invited.

April 8, 2007

March 11, 2007

Breakfast by Andy Sommers Prayer offered by Robin Zurek	Program was by John Mooney John had a very nice slide show from his trip to Hawaii with lots of ground & arial pictures and history.

February 11, 2007

Breakfast by John & Kyle Mooney Prayer offered in song by Elwin Cubitt	Program was by Tom Tolles who is the president of the Huron County Gideon Camp. Gideons distribute 66 million bibles annually. Click HERE for more info.

February 2007

January 2007

January 20th - The UMM Organized a Detroit Pistons Basketball Outing during their Faith & Family Night. 20 people attended and they received free Pistons Blankets.	January 28th - Buckburger, Hamburger & Hotdog Luncheon. The money raised will go to rebuild the garbage fence. This is a Boy Scout project organized by Ryan Rowley.

January 14, 2007

Breakfast by Lynn Abke & Andy Sommers Prayer offered by Frank Gorkowski	Program was about Relay for Life by Andy Sommers Their goal is raise funds to help fight cancer. Click HERE to access their web site.

December 10, 2006

Breakfast by Tom Laity Prayer offered by Dave Hunsanger	Program was about Campus Crusade for Christ by Jason Roth Their goal is to spread the word of God through college campuses. Click HERE to access their web site.

November 12, 2006

Breakfast by Dave Hunsanger & Bill Piotter Prayer offered by Lynn Abke	Program by Robin Zurek Robin played a video of the worlds 10 most unique bucks. Tall racks, wide racks, massive racks, freak racks... There were also pictures of the worlds largest buck and a barnacle buck with 72+ points

October 8, 2006

Breakfast by Duane & Elwin Cubitt Prayer offered by Mel McCracken	Program by Tom Laity Tom & Deb have visited many National Parks and he gave a great slide show with many highlights: Zion, Yellowstone, Mesa Verde, Grand Canyon... Click HERE for more Info on U.S. National Parks!

September 26, 2006

September 16, 2006

September 10, 2006

This was our Men's Group season kickoff breakfast. We all helped and made Omelets with the burners that we purchased. Prayer offered by Bill Piotter. Last year was wonderful and we look forward to another great year. All Men and Male Youth are Invited. Please come join us!

June 24, 2006

May 2006

Mother's Day was May 14th. The Men's Group served "made to order" Omelets. The Men's Group bought 4 burners and used them for this event.	On May 26th, the Men's Group Organized a trip to Comerica Park. 28 People went and the Detroit Tigers won against the Cleveland Indians 8 - 3. Click HERE for the Official Detroit Tigers Website!

April 2006

Breakfast by Robin Zurek Prayer offered in Song by Elwin Cubitt We had a meeting April 9th to plan all the upcomming events	We served Pecan Cinnamon Rolls for a churchwide Easter Breakfast on April 16. No, This isn't our cinnamon roll but I couldn't resist using this picture.

March 12, 2006

Breakfast by Nick Scramlin Prayer offered by Robin Zurek	Program by Nancy Elliott Nancy has been involved in Hurricane Relief for Pascagoula Mississippi. She showed a video of the destruction including a huge storm surge and talked about the collection of items done through the Ubly schools.

February 12, 2006

Breakfast by John & Kyle Mooney Prayer offered by Andy Sommers	Program by Duane Cubitt Duane has gone fishing in Canada for many years. He showed a video of his trip and discussed the fish and rules that have changed over the years.

January 08, 2006

Breakfast by Jim Wencel Prayer offered by Dave Hunsanger	Program by Jim Wencel Jim is hosting a Foreign Exchange Student from Germany. Her name is Anna Schug and she did a presentation on her country and how it is different from the U.S.

December 11, 2005

Breakfast by David Hunsanger & Matt Metcalf Prayer offered by Tom Laity	Program by John Mooney John did a Powerpoint Presentation on the U of M Football History which dates to 1897 and the Ohio State Football Rivalry. Click HERE for more Info on the U of M!

November 13, 2005

Breakfast by Tom Laity Prayer offered by Bill Piotter	Program by Tom Laity - B.A. Band Booster President Tom showed a video of the Bad Axe Hatchet Vangaurd They performed AIDA at the State Competition and placed 9th Tom explained all the planning and details that go into these events. Click HERE for more Info & Photos!

October 9, 2005

Breakfast by Duane & Elwin Cubitt Prayer offered by Jim Wencel	Program by PFC David Sturgill - U.S. Army David works with UAV's (Unmanned Arial Vehicles) over in Iraq. Click HERE for more Info & Photos!

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