COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTRotary Club of Grand Rapids
Put service into action in Grand Rapids
Make a difference close to home. Our Community Engagement Committee connects Rotarians with local service opportunities—from environmental projects and accessibility improvements to preparing meals and sharing time with neighbors.
VOLUNTEER • SERVICE • LEADERSHIP • ACTION
Our dedicated members are a group of active leaders that are engaged in our community.
Our members bring a wide range of experience and perspectives to a shared goal: making a positive difference in West Michigan.
As a member, you are encouraged to share your talents on any of our volunteer committees, including those that engage with our community. The Community Engagement Committee leads our Club’s local community service initiatives.
Remember…..“The good you do comes back to you!”
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ROTARY IN ACTION
COMMITTEE DIRECTORY — 2023 ARCHIVE
This archived committee list outlines ways members have served. For current committee opportunities and contacts, email rotary@grrotary.org for more info!
- Club 77 Find venues or member organizations to host events for a short program, networking, and socializing
- Community Engagement Committee Identify meaningful opportunities for Rotarians to volunteer in our community and raise public awareness
- DEI Committee To lead and cultivate a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture in which all people have greater opportunities to participate as members
- Engagement Ambassadors Rotarians that welcome new members, introduce them to other members, help to become engaged and connect to Rotary
- Finance Committee Develop the fiscal year budget for the Club and review the monthly financial reports to ensure accurate reporting
- INTERACT Student Program A program with local high schools identifying juniors and seniors to introduce them to Rotary and leadership opportunities
- Invocation Committee Lead a word of reflection or inspiration before Club lunches or other events
- Membership Committee Responsible for all functions to recruit and retain membership
- Music Committee Choose and lead the opening song of each Rotary meeting
- Programming Committee Identify speakers that will bring useful, educational, and informative content to weekly luncheons
- Public Image Committee Work to align all aspects of our Club to present our message through social media (website, Facebook, etc.)
- Rotary International Foundation Supports Rotary Internationals philanthropic endeavors that include EREY
- Service Above Self Award Dinner Committee Establish a signature fundraising event involving our community and raise awareness of Rotary
- Service Above Selfie Contest Committee A community-wide volunteer contest to raise awareness through social media
- STRIVE Program Committee A mentoring program for high school juniors and seniors to improve their present educational status and life prospects
- World Community Service Committee Lead the Club’s service initiatives and help develop, and implement educational, humanitarian, and vocational service projects that have an impact around the world
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