SPEAKER: Tynae Richardson – DEI & Engagement, Acrisure SPEAKER TOPIC: Inclusion and Belonging on Purpose BIO: Passionate and Experienced Human Resource Leader with a demonstrated history of working in the large corporate and non-profit industry. Strategic Partner with Executive Directors, Managers, & employees to build strong companies. Skilled in Organizational Development, Management, Employee Relations, Directing…
Join us for our annual Service Above Self Community Engagement Luncheon! Rotarians and guests will get creative and work on projects during the luncheon to support local non-profits Meals On Wheels & Emmanuel Hospice.
Speaker: LaSandra Gaddy – President & CEO, Grand Rapids Community Foundation Speaker Topic: Centering Community Voice Bio: As president and CEO, LaSandra guides the Community Foundation’s staff and Board of Trustees in their fundraising, grantmaking and community leadership efforts. A passionate servant leader, she is focused on expanding the scope and impact of the Community…
Join us for our monthly Club 77 event filled with great conversation, drinks, and appetizers! Location: Our Daily Bread Ministries 3000 Kraft Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Speaker: Ken James - Chief Compliance & Title IX Officer, Muskegon Community College Speaker Topic: Emotional/Psychological Safety, Civility, and Communication Speaker Bio: James was director of management learning and development at Hackley Hospital for a year before becoming assistant vice president for affirmative action in 2008 at his alma mater, Grand Valley State University. He…
Speaker: Gloria Lara - Commission, Chair, Michigan Civil Rights Commission Speaker Topic: Michigan Civil Rights Commission Update and the Impact on Businesses Bio: Commission Chair Gloria Lara is the former Executive Director of Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance, a Holland, MI-based non-profit organization, which works to build bridges between organizations and individuals throughout our communities and…
Speaker: Ryan VerWys - President & CEO, ICCF Community Homes Speaker Topic: Affordable housing Issues in Kent County Bio: Ryan Verwys is the President and Chief Executive Officer of ICCF Community Homes, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing affordable housing and supporting economic development in communities across the region. With a passion for empowering individuals…
There will be no luncheon or Club 77 on April 3, 2025, in observance of spring break. See you on April 10th at our next luncheon!
Speaker: Andy Guy - Chief Outcomes Officer, Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. Speaker Topic: Grand River Greenway Projects Bio: Andy Guy serves as Chief Outcomes Officer at Downtown Grand Rapids Inc., responsible for place management and city building in Downtown Grand Rapids. Guy directs DGRI’s policy, strategy and communication initiatives in this role. Guy brings 15…
Join us for a special luncheon led by the Rotary Interact Club! This event brings together community members for a delicious meal while supporting a good cause. The Rotary Interact Club is a youth-driven organization focused on leadership, service, and community engagement, and they are excited to share this experience with you.