Orion Township Honors Missy Berwick as Citizen of the Month

Orion Township Honors Missy Berwick as Citizen of the Month

(Orion Township, Jan 18, 2026)

Orion Township, MI- On Jan 5 the Orion Township Board of Trustees had the pleasure of surprising Missy Berwick, retiring secretary and co-founding member of the Friends of Tommy’s Lake and Camp Agawam, with Citizen of the Month recognition.

Missy played a key role in securing 501(c)(3) status for the Friends of Camp Agawam (FOCA), a milestone that helped shape the organization’s mission and ability to work with the community to protect and improve Camp Agawam and Tommy’s Lake through stewardship, fundraising, and shared care.

She was nominated by Trustee John Carson, a fellow FOCA board member, and the Board unanimously approved the recognition.

“Missy has been a driving force behind the Friends of Camp Agawam from the very beginning,” said Supervisor Chris Barnett. “She has helped raise thousands of thousands of dollars to help maintain Camp Agawam as the amazing venue that it is in our community. She’s been pivotal in securing grants, volunteering, volunteering, and more volunteering. Tommystock wouldn’t exist without her, though we know she’ll give credit to everyone else.”

Orion Township Clerk – Julia Dalrymple, also a FOCA board member, added: “When you think about everything from Tommystock to the Ugly Sweater Party, the Flower Fair, and so many other events, none of it would be possible without Missy.”

Thank you, Missy, for your above-and-beyond passion, commitment, and generosity. Camp Agawam and Tommy’s Lake are true Township treasures, and we are deeply grateful for your service in helping preserve and strengthen them for our community.