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SUMMARY:10.3.24 - Club 77 Hosted by Rotarians Sheri & Asgi Fazleabas
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly Club 77 event hosted by Rotarians Sheri & Asgi Fazleabas! \nTime: 4:30 – 6:30 PM \nLocation: \nSee Weekly Update for Address \nParking: Ample street parking on the street around their home
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SUMMARY:10.10.24 - Karen Sadler - President\, Michael Sadler Foundation
DESCRIPTION:The Michael Sadler Foundation develops and supports programs that emphasize the combination of academic excellence\, athletic achievement\, character strength and leadership. \nOur Inspiration\n\nMichael Sadler’s extraordinary life was abruptly halted when he died in a tragic car accident in Wisconsin on July 23\, 2016.  At the time\, he was volunteering at a kicking camp to mentor young players. His commitment to helping others\, contributing to community and embracing his love of family\, friends\, and society was constant. He lived his life with impeccable character. Only after his death did we realize the tens of thousands of lives he affected because of his integrity and the way he chose to live life. \n\n\nMichael earned unparalleled recognition in academics and athletics.  At MSU he earned a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a master’s degree in Public Policy. He was an All-American as well as the first-ever\, four-time Academic All American in MSU history. Michael was a member of the National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Class of 2014 and a William V. Campbell trophy finalist.  He was awarded the Big Ten Conference Medal of Honor in 2014 for outstanding athletic and academic achievement. Awards that Mike received are now being renamed in his honor.  Michael was proud to be a Spartan and was excited to be entering Stanford Law School. Click here to read more about his outstanding achievements\, both on and off the field.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n  \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/10-10-24-karen-sadler-president-michael-sadler-foundation/
LOCATION:Kent Country Club\, 1600 College Ave NE\, Grand Rapids\, 49505
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:10.17.24 - Steve Heacock - President & CEO\, Grand Rapids Whitewater
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Steve Heacock \nSpeaker Topic: Grand River Restoration Project \nGRWW’s mission is to recreate the spirit of the iconic grand rapids; to make the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids a more natural river environment and to enhance the sustainability of fish\, wildlife and natural resources and provide access to recreation and fitness opportunities to all. Specifically\, GRWW’s mission is to: \n\nReduce public safety hazards generated by low-head dams by removing the dams\,\nCreate diverse riffles\, runs\, waves\, and pools to restore aquatic riverine habitat and diversity\,\nImprove fish passage\,\nRecapture the sight\, sound\, and spirit of the historic and iconic rapids\, for which the City is named\, and\nEnhancing distinctive recreational opportunities such as wading\, angling\, and whitewater paddling sports\, that are safe\, interesting\, and substantial enough to engage residents\, attract tourists\, and serve as a catalyst for local\, regional\, and equitable economic development opportunities.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/10-17-24-steve-heacock-president-ceo-grand-rapids-whitewater/
LOCATION:Kent Country Club\, 1600 College Ave NE\, Grand Rapids\, 49505
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:10.24.24 - Dr. Bill Pink - President\, Ferris State University
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr. Bill Pink \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Topic: Ferris State University – Now and the Future \n\n\n\n\nBIO:\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\nDr. Bill Pink strongly believes in the power of education and is passionate about providing opportunities for students and furthering Ferris State University’s commitment to ensuring the success of all students. \nDr. Pink in July 2022 became Ferris State’s 19th president and is the first African American person to lead the university since it was founded in 1884. \nPrior to guiding Ferris State University\, Dr. Pink served as president of Grand Rapids Community College in Grand Rapids\, Mich. and was vice president for academic affairs at Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City Campus in Oklahoma. \nDr. Pink is involved in governance and policy development at regional and national levels\, sharing expertise and gaining experience to share at Ferris State. \nGov. Gretchen Whitmer appointed him to be a leader on the Growing Michigan Together Council to help grow the state’s population and serves on the Michigan Economic Development Corporation executive committee\, working to grow the state’s industry and workforce. \nHe is a member of the Higher Learning Commission board of trustees. He also serves on the American Council on Education board of directors\, working with leaders from across the nation to shape public policy and to help more students gain a quality education. \nIn West Michigan\, he serves on the boards of Corewell Health West Michigan\, is board chair for the Heart of West Michigan United Way and board vice-chair for The Right Place. \nDr. Pink was named Newsmaker of the Year in Education by the Grand Rapids Business Journal in 2019 and was selected for the MCAN Lighthouse Award for expanding access to students of all ages across Michigan. \nHe is a sought-after speaker for events across the country with presentations focused on diversity\, leadership\, career and workforce development\, and faith. \nPresident Pink earned a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Oklahoma in Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum\, a Master of Education in Physical Education and Secondary Education from the University of Central Oklahoma\, and a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Professional Education from Oklahoma Christian University. \n \n\n\n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/10-24-24-dr-bill-pink-president-ferris-state-university/
LOCATION:Kent Country Club\, 1600 College Ave NE\, Grand Rapids\, 49505
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:10.31.24 - Milinda Ysasi - Second Ward Commissioner\, City of Grand Rapids
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Milinda Ysasi \nSpeaker Topic: Grow Grand Rapids: Why Filling Financial Gapis is Vital \nBio: \nMilinda Ysasi was born in Grand Rapids and grew up on the Southeast side of the city. She attended Catholic Central and Grand Valley State University. She has been married to her husband\, Rafael Castanon for over ten years. They live in Creston. \nMilinda Ysasi leads The SOURCE\, an organization focused on reducing employment barriers and creating opportunities for mobility for employees that work for their partner organizations. The SOURCE began as an idea by local CEO’s who wanted to retain talent in their companies and understood that talent is a differentiator for success. \nPrior to The SOURCE\, Milinda worked in human resources at Cascade Engineering\, Herman Miller and Spectrum Health. She received her executive MBA from Michigan State University in 2019. In November 2019\, Milinda was elected to serve as a City Commissioner for the 2nd Ward of the Grand Rapids. \nMilinda is a co-founder of the Latina Network of West Michigan\, an organic collective focused on changing the Latina narrative in the region. She was a 2018 Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Job Quality Fellow. Milinda serves on the Chemical Bank West Michigan community board and the West Michigan Works! legislative committee. \nMilinda has been recognized for her commitment and leadership with the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce ATHENA Young Professional award\, the GVSU Alumni Service award\, GR Business Journal 40 under forty\, Young Nonprofit Professionals Network-GR DoGooder and Exemplary Executive awards\, GR Business Journal 50 Most Influential Women in West Michigan and as one of 200 Most Powerful Business Leaders in West Michigan. \n \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/10-31-24-milinda-ysasi-second-ward-commissioner-city-of-grand-rapids/
LOCATION:Kent Country Club\, 1600 College Ave NE\, Grand Rapids\, 49505
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