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SUMMARY:2.1.24 - Club 77 hosted by Treetops Collective
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for drinks\, appetizers\, and great conversation at our February Club by hosted by Treetops Collective! \n \n 
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LOCATION:Treetops Collective\, 906 Division Ave S\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49507\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:2.8.24 - Darien Harris
DESCRIPTION:Darien Harris – Assistant Athletic Director\, Michigan State University \nDarien Harris\, who previously spent the past three years working with the football program\, was promoted to Assistant AD/NIL & Special Advisor to the Athletic Director in July 2023\, providing leadership in oversight and continued evolution of Michigan State Athletics’ award-winning NIL program\, EverGreen. \nHarris will spearhead the continued evolution of a best-in-class NIL model under the umbrella of the EverGreen program that is a resource for all student-athletes. He will serve as the primary NIL contact for internal and external stakeholders\, including student-athletes\, coaches\, staff\, donors\, corporate partners\, collectives and local businesses in accordance with applicable university\, state\, federal and NCAA guidelines. He will champion strategic partnerships and resources to ensure the best possible NIL support for all of Michigan State’s student-athletes\, while continuing the build on the educational support which is already considered the industry standard. Beyond his NIL responsibilities\, Harris will serve as Special Advisor to the Athletic Director. \nHarris spent more than three seasons on staff with the Spartan football program\, serving as Director of Player Relations and Program Advancement\, where his wide-ranging duties included NIL education for football. He was a member of MSU’s NIL committee\, which developed the EverGreen program\, and served as the football liaison to work with Advance (Anomaly Sports Group and TeamAltemus) on financial education. He was instrumental in the partnership between Spartan Athletics and the Michigan State University Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation\, which educated student-athletes on how to sharpen their entrepreneurial mindset\, master business basics and learn the process of creating new ventures. Additionally\, Harris has served as host for MSU’s two innovative NIL events: the NIL Business Summit and NIL Awards Celebration. \nA former captain on the 2015 Big Ten Football Championship team that reached the College Football Playoff\, Harris was a four-year letterwinner for the Spartans from 2011-15\, starting two seasons at Star (weakside) linebacker. He was voted a co-captain by his teammates in 2015 and was a part of the winningest senior class at MSU with 43 victories. Harris collected 154 tackles\, including 13 for losses (28 yards)\, in 54 career games with 25 starts; the 54 career games played is tied for the most of any Spartan player in a four-year span in Michigan State history. \nHarris joined the Spartan football staff in 2020\, beginning as the Director of Player Engagement and transitioning to Director of Player Relations and Program Advancement in 2022\, with duties including player development\, alumni engagement\, university outreach\, community service\, and NIL education to current football student-athletes. \nHarris\, 30\, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism in 2015 and his master’s degree in marketing research in 2019. He has extensive broadcast experience\, serving as a frequent contributor on several radio and television shows\, including the Big Ten Network. In 2022\, he was presented with the Rising Star Award at the 50th Celebration of the Michigan State Communication Arts and Sciences Alumni Awards ceremony.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/2-8-24-darien-harris/
LOCATION:Kent Country Club\, 1600 College Ave NE\, Grand Rapids\, 49505
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:2.15.24 - Service Above Self - Community Engagement Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for our annual SASy Community Engagement Luncheon! \nRotarians and guests will work on the following projects during the luncheon to support the non-profits: \n1) Encouragement Cards for Wedgwood \n2) Kindness Cards for Community Food Club
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/2-15-24-service-above-self-community-engagement-luncheon/
LOCATION:Kent Country Club\, 1600 College Ave NE\, Grand Rapids\, 49505
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:2.22.24 - Sara Armbruster
DESCRIPTION:Sara Armbruster – President & CEO\, Steelcase \nBIO \nSara Armbruster is the President and CEO of Steelcase Inc.\, the company trusted by organizations around the world to create inspiring\, sustainable\, and adaptable workplaces. \nSara became CEO in October 2021 after more than a decade with the company. Throughout her tenure with Steelcase\, she has served in executive roles that have spanned strategy\, innovation and technology\, and business leadership. She is passionate about helping people do their best work by creating places that work better. \nBefore joining Steelcase\, Sara led strategy and business development at Banta Corporation\, a global printing and supply chain services company\, and she previously worked for McKinsey & Company. \nSara currently serves on the board of directors of Winnebago Industries. She also sits on the boards of several non-profit organizations\, and she is a trustee of the Steelcase Foundation. Sara holds a bachelor’s degree in Slavic languages and literatures from Yale University\, a master’s degree in international relations from the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies of Johns Hopkins University\, and an MBA from the Amos Tuck School at Dartmouth College.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/2-22-24-sara-armbruster/
LOCATION:Kent Country Club\, 1600 College Ave NE\, Grand Rapids\, 49505
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:2.29.24 - Alex Peric
DESCRIPTION:Alex Peric – Chief Operating Officer\, Gerald R. Ford International Airport \nBIO \nAlexander Peric\, A.A.E.\, manages the daily operations of the Airport Authority by directing facilities\, engineering and planning\, public safety\, business\, information technology and operations functions. He is charged with being the catalyst for the Authority’s growth in business development\, economic development\, non-aeronautical revenue and innovation. He ensures that all Airport facilities and operations comply with federal\, state and local rules and regulations. Additionally\, Alex serves as President and CEO in Tory’s absence. As the integrator of the team\, Alex works to hold the Authority accountable and helps each department work harmoniously while executing its high-level plans. \nIn 2019\, Alex was named one of Michigan’s Most Valuable Professionals by Corp! Magazine\, a reflection of his steadfast economic development ingenuity and innovative business modeling. In 2013\, he was named to the Top 40 under 40 by Airport Business Magazine. Alex has also worked tirelessly to enhance the air service development program at the Ford Airport\, which has been well received by airline partners\, resulting in significant additions to the Airport’s route map. \nPrior to joining the Ford Airport in 2017\, Alex was Vice President of Business Development and Properties for the Allegheny County Airport Authority in Pittsburgh. While there\, he was responsible for all business-related matters for the airport system\, which includes Pittsburgh International Airport and Allegheny County Airport\, as well as management and development of 9\,000 acres of land\, 3.5 million square feet of commercial facilities\, concessions and innovative revenue strategies. Additionally\, he also served in business development and management roles for the cities of Cleveland and Phoenix airport systems and Continental Airlines. \nAlex’s diverse background within the aviation industry includes strategic roles in airline relations\, business management\, real estate\, operations\, project management\, revenue development\, negotiations\, risk management and data analysis. \nAlex earned his bachelor’s degree and pilot license in aviation management with minor in management information systems from Kent State University and master’s degree in labor relations and human resources from Cleveland State University. He is an accredited airport executive with the American Association of Airport Executives and a member of the Airports Council International North America\, National Association of Industrial and Office Properties and Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
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LOCATION:Kent Country Club\, 1600 College Ave NE\, Grand Rapids\, 49505
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