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SUMMARY:1.2.24 - NO LUNCHEON - New Year's Holiday Observation
DESCRIPTION:Happy New Year! \nThere will be no luncheon on January 2nd in observance of the New Year’s holiday.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/1-2-24-no-luncheon-new-years-holiday-observation/
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SUMMARY:1.9.25 - Club 77 - President's Post-Holiday Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the annual President’s Open House hosted by President Eunice Lopez-Martin at the home of Rotarian Paula Jastifer! \nAddress available on upcoming Weekly Updates!
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/1-9-25-club-77-presidents-post-holiday-open-house/
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SUMMARY:1.16.25 - Club Update - President & Committee Chairs
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Club Update meeting. President Eunice Lopez-Martin will present club updates and committee co-chairs will give updates and information on engaging as a Rotarian!
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/1-16-25-club-update-president-committee-chairs/
LOCATION:Aquinas College – Donnelly Center\, 157 Woodward Ln SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49506\, United States
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SUMMARY:1.23.24 - Caitlin Whitington - Executive Director\, ArtPrize
DESCRIPTION:SPEAKER: Caitlin Whitington – Executive Director\, ArtPrize \nSPEAKER TOPIC: Vision for ArtPrize in 2025 and Beyond \nBIO: \nAustin\, Texas\, transplant Catlin Whitington moved with his family to Grand Rapids to be at the helm of ArtPrize\, the world’s most attended public art event \nCatlin Whitington is no stranger to the arts or bringing large-scale events to life. The Austin\, Texas\, native worked as a planner for the South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference for nearly a decade before serving as vice president of campus operations at the city’s Long Center for the Performing Arts. \nBuilding on his passion for increasing access to the arts\, Catlin was wooed by Grand Rapids in 2023\, where the high quality of life is intrinsically linked to the community’s identity. As the executive director of ArtPrize\, Catlin is bringing his experience and expertise to the 15-year-old marquee event – and leading its evolution into ArtPrize 2.0. \nOn his Texas experiences \nI was born in Austin\, Texas. I also grew up overseas in Thailand for several years\, and then lived in New Mexico and southern Colorado for a little while. But I kept coming back to Austin; I really loved the culture and the scene there. I’m an artist\, a musician\, and a creative. Moving back to Austin in the late 90s\, it was a really happening scene for artists and musicians. I studied commercial music management and music and music production at the community college\, and then studied urban planning at the University of Texas. I was specifically looking at how events and municipalities work together\, and the economic impact of events and how tourism and tourism marketing drive economic development. \nI started working with SXSW after I graduated and worked in the planning department\, working with community venues\, the city and a lot of the stakeholders. \nBut I had two young kids\, and it was taking a lot out of me every year producing that event. I went to work for the Long Center for Performing Arts in October 2019 as VP of operations. It was the home of the ballet\, symphony\, and opera in Austin\, but we also hosted a lot of community events. Then we ran into the pandemic\, and I spent the next three years trying to keep the venue functional.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/1-23-24-caitlin-washington-executive-director-artprize/
LOCATION:Aquinas College – Donnelly Center\, 157 Woodward Ln SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49506\, United States
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SUMMARY:1.30.25 - Charles Elwood - Microsoft AI MVP & Founder of SolisMatica LLC
DESCRIPTION:SPEAKER: Charles Elwood – Microsoft AI MVP & Founder of SolisMatica LLC \nSPEAKER TOPIC: Advancing Michigan with AI and Giving a Voice to the Voiceless \nBIO: \nCharles Elwood\, a Microsoft AI MVP\, has a story that’s anything but artificial. \nWith roots in South Dakota to his tech-savvy life in Michigan\, Charles’s journey is a blend of innovation\, cutting-edge technology and a passion for AI. From aspiring Power BI MVP to influential AI leader\, Charles showcases the transformative power of technology and the importance of adaptability. As founder of SolisMatica\, specializing in advanced AI solutions that allow clients to securely interact with their own data through intuitive chat interfaces\, Charles’s contributions are directly aligned to the vision of making Michigan a nexus for technological advancement and a prime destination for global AI-driven education. \nNow\, he’s revolutionizing education and envisioning how AI is helping to create a more inclusive society. \nWhat exactly is a Microsoft AI MVP and how did you become one?\nA Microsoft AI MVP (Most Valuable Professional) is a recognition given to exceptional\, independent community leaders who share their passion\, technical expertise\, and real-world knowledge of Microsoft products with others. About three years ago\, I was deeply involved with Power BI (Business Intelligence) and wanted to be a Power BI MVP. During this hackathon I was participating in\, I developed a project using AI to monitor rooms of people and read their body language. This innovative approach led my team at Microsoft to nominate me for the AI MVP award instead. Initially\, I didn’t realize its significance\, but as AI continues to grow in importance across various industries\, this recognition now means a lot more to me.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/1-30-25-charles-elwood-microsoft-ai-mvp-founder-of-solismatica-llc/
LOCATION:Aquinas College – Donnelly Center\, 157 Woodward Ln SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49506\, United States
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