Speaker: Mark Washington - City Manager, City of Grand Rapids Speaker Topic: Balancing Commerical and Community Interests in Decision Making for City Development BIO: Mark Washington has been Grand Rapids’ City Manager since October 2018. As City Manager, he functions as the municipal corporation’s Chief Executive Officer. He oversees a $690 million budget, a 2700-person…
Join us for our monthly Club 77 event hosted by Feeding America West Michigan! Invite your colleagues, business clients, and friends for fellowship, appetizers & adult beverages!
The Rotary Club of Grand Rapids is excited to announce the return of the Rotary Youth Exchange Program (RYEP)! After a pause in recent years, we’re bringing this life-changing opportunity back for local students and families. Join us to learn how the program works and how you can get involved—as a student, a host family,…
Speaker: Kevin Guskiewicz – President, Michigan State University Bio: Kevin M. Guskiewicz, a neuroscientist, academic leader and concussion researcher, was appointed president-elect of Michigan State University on Dec. 8, 2023, by the MSU Board of Trustees and started as president on March 4, 2024. A member of the University of North Carolina’s faculty since 1995…
Join the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids on June 26th for our annual "Passing of the Tiller" Luncheon, a special tradition marking the transition of club leadership. During this ceremony, outgoing 2024–2025 President Eunice Lopez-Martin will officially pass the presidential tiller to incoming 2025–2026 President Shannon Kolarik. We’ll celebrate the accomplishments of President Eunice’s term…
There will be no luncheon on July 3rd in observance of the holiday.
Join us for our annual President’s Message luncheon where new 2025-2026 Club President Shannon Kolarik will share her club goals and plans for the year!
You're Invited! Rotarian Maggie Lancaster and 2025-2026 Club President Shannon Kolarik invite you to a special event to kick off the 2025–2026 Rotary year. Bring the whole family—kids, grandkids, nieces, and nephews are all welcome. Please join us for a fun-filled and memorable evening together. We look forward to seeing you there! Please Note: This…
On Thursday, July 24th Rotarians and guests will gather at Indian Trails Camp for our annual picnic! Since 1952, the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids has partnered with Indian Trails Camp, mentoring for at-risk high school students, reduction of childhood hunger, projects to reduce physical barriers for the disabled, support for the elderly in need,…
Speaker: Randy Thelen - President & CEO, The Right Place Bio: As President and CEO of The Right Place, Randy Thelen leads the economic development strategy for the Greater Grand Rapids Region. To achieve the region’s vision of being one of the leading growth economies in the nation, Randy collaborates with business and community leaders…