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SUMMARY:10.12.17 - Honorable James Redford
DESCRIPTION:James Robert Redford was appointed interim director of the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency by Gov. Rick Snyder on Feb. 19\, 2016 and director on April 27\, 2016. \nIn September 1984\, Redford was commissioned as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General (JAG) student program by his brother\, who was then a 2nd Lieutenant in the Air Force. Following law school\, Redford served five years on active duty and an additional 23 years in the Navy Reserves. His assignments included several Staff Judge Advocate tours and three commanding officer assignments. \nIn 2007\, Redford was selected to serve as a judge of the Navy and Marine Corps trial judiciary\, serving as Commanding Officer of the Navy Reserve Trial Judiciary. His last assignment was in 2009 as Legal and Legislative Affairs Counsel to the Vice Chief of Naval Operations in the Pentagon. \nIn July 2012\, Redford transferred to retired status at the rank of Captain (O-6). His awards include the Legion of Merit Medal\, Meritorious Service Medal (twice)\, Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal (six times)\, Navy Achievement Medal (six times) and National Defense Medal (twice). \nPrior to his MVAA appointment\, he served as the governor’s chief legal counsel\, Kent County Circuit Court judge and assistant U.S. attorney in the Western District of Michigan. \nRedford earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from John Carroll University (Ohio) and his juris doctorate from the University of Detroit Law School. \nHe is married to Dianne Redford and has three children.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/10-12-17-honorable-james-redford/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:10.19.17 - Jeff Mason
DESCRIPTION:As CEO\, Jeff Mason is charged with implementing and executing MEDC’s core mission of business development and attraction\, community development\, providing access to capital and improving Michigan’s image and brand. \nFrom 2009 to 2017 Jeff was the Executive Director of Michigan’s University Research Corridor which is an alliance between Michigan State University\, the University of Michigan\, and Wayne State University to transform\, strengthen\, and diversify Michigan’s economy.  The vision of the University Research Corridor (URC) is to play a key role in creating a vibrant Michigan economy that leverages the intellectual capital of its three public research universities\, to work proactively to attract the knowledge economy businesses that can find the research activity that feeds new enterprise\, educate the workforce\, and plants the seeds for the new industries of tomorrow. \nPrior to joining the URC as Executive Director he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Business Development Officer for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.  In that role Mason led a team responsible for the retention and expansion of existing Michigan businesses as well as the attraction of national and international companies to Michigan. \nBefore becoming Chief Business Development Officer\, Mason headed up the Technology Development Group working to grow Michigan’s technology oriented segments of our state’s economy.  Technology Development was engaged in the areas of technology transfer and commercialization\, venture capital\, entrepreneurship\, and business development.  Their focus was in the sectors of life sciences\, homeland security\, and advanced automotive technologies. \nFrom 1990-1999\, Jeff served in various roles on the Travel Michigan team\, serving eventually as Managing Director of Travel Michigan. \nJeff received a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Michigan State University.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/10-19-17-jeff-mason/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171026T131500
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SUMMARY:10.26.17 - Brian Lennon
DESCRIPTION:Brian Lennon specializes in criminal defense\, particularly Health Care Fraud and other white collar and drug offenses\, corporate internal investigations and compliance matters. As a federal prosecutor in Michigan and Virginia for 15 years and a trial attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Division\, Brian has conducted hundreds of grand jury investigations\, handled a variety of civil cases in U.S. District Courts throughout the country and tried nearly 70 criminal cases to verdict — from drunk driving to complex money-laundering schemes to murder. As Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Western District of Michigan\, Brian supervised the Health Care Fraud and computer-related crimes units\, among others. He also spent four and a half years as a judge advocate for the U.S. Marine Corps\, handling both civil and criminal matters. \nAs a prosecutor\, Brian watched some of the brightest and best-intentioned individuals and companies make poor decisions when they became the subject of an administrative\, civil or criminal investigation. As a private-practice lawyer\, he’s determined to help his clients avoid those missteps. “I understand the real world implications of investigations and criminal prosecutions\,” he says. “I fully appreciate the fact that your liberty and livelihood are at stake.” \nIn 2011\, Brian was honored with the prestigious “Superior Performance as a Criminal Prosecutor” award from U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/10-26-17-brian-lennon/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171102T171500
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SUMMARY:11.2.17 - "Rotary in the PM" - RSVP's appreciated
DESCRIPTION:We will be hosting this week’s “Rotary in the PM” meeting at the University Club and encourage you to bring guests (spouses\, significant other\, friends\, co-workers and prospective members.  As usual we will have a condensed meeting agenda. \nPlease contact the Rotary office to RSVP for this event. \nYou will be provided with a drink ticket for beer or wine\, along with spiced rum punch and hors d’oeuvres. \nFrom 5:00pm-7:00pm attendees are then invited to join the “Soups and Sips for Scholarships” event taking place at the University. You will be able to take part in unlimited soup tasting and then voting for your favorite\, along with raffles and more. Drink tickets will also be available to purchase.  Parking will be provided.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/11-2-17-location-to-be-determined/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171109T131500
DTSTAMP:20170730T164912Z
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SUMMARY:11.9.17 - Ed Swart
DESCRIPTION:Edward C. Swart\, PhD\, Rotary District 6290 Governor 2017-18 \nEd\, a semi-retired clinical psychologist\, holds degrees from the University of Michigan and Wayne State University and completed a residency at Northwestern University Medical School.  For eight years\, he was the clinical director of Ottawa County Community Mental Health Services\, and he was in private practice (Psychological Services Center\, LC\, with PDG Don Moss) for 25 years in Holland\, Grand Haven\, Spring Lake\, Muskegon\, and Allendale. For several years he was president of one of the largest psychologist-owned practices in Michigan.  In his semi-retirement\, Ed currently is a consulting supervisor to a local counseling agency. \nVolunteering has always played an important role in Ed’s life.  He spends several days a week in elementary schools; he chairs the Rotary Leaders for the 21st century leadership training program for middle schoolers which is co-sponsored by the Holland and Zeeland Rotary clubs; he has served on\, and chaired\, a number of church and community boards\, including a local Cub Scout committee and the local chapter of the American Red Cross where he also started the Disaster Mental Health team. \nEd has been a member of the Rotary Club of Holland since 1984 and was President when the club sponsored the Holland AM Club.  He has been active in Rotary Youth Exchange as YEO\, host parent\, Youth Protection Officer\, and District Chair\, and has mentored Rotary Ambassadorial and Peace Scholars.  In the International Rotary arena\, Ed has attended Rotary International Conventions in three countries and has served in Honduras for HHOP (Health and Humanitarian Outreach Projects) on their water and sanitation projects. \nIn 2004\, Ed received his Club’s Distinguished Service Award.  In the spirit of supporting the work of Rotary International\, he is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow and that tradition continues in the family with his wife Carol\, their three children and his late wife Jan\, all being Paul Harris Fellows.  Ed and Carol first met in Rotary so it was a natural that he proposed to her at a Club meeting. \nThey enjoy football – GO BLUE! – theater\, concerts\, sailing\, being active in Rotary\, and spending time with their three children and three grandchildren.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/11-9-17-ed-swart/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:11.16.17 - Peter Y. Hahn\, MD\, MBA
DESCRIPTION:A senior physician leader with extensive experience in service line development\, strategic planning\, physician engagement and quality improvement. Has proven results leading system-wide change in challenging environments. Was a Mayo Foundation Scholar and a recipient of the Mayo Brothers Distinguished Fellowship Award and the Mayo Foundation Burgher Family Fellowship in Pulmonary Medicine. Served in several leadership roles and was named a “Top Doc” by Portland Monthly Magazine and served as President of the Oregon Society of Critical Care Medicine and founded and led the Northwest section of the American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology. Has published extensively and lectured and presented on numerous healthcare topics. Has national level expertise in healthcare policy\, reimbursement and regulatory issues\, and has served in national and regional leadership roles for different healthcare and related organizations An award-winning leader in community healthcare\, Metro Health – University of Michigan Health serves more than 250\,000 patients annually from across West Michigan – and beyond.  In addition to its 208-bed hospital\, which provides a comprehensive suite of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services\, Metro Health – University of Michigan Health has a growing number neighborhood outpatient centers and offices throughout West Michigan\, as well as a community clinic for the underserved and student health clinics on the campuses of Grand Valley State University and Aquinas College. \nMetro Health – University of Michigan Health \nWith more than 500 physicians on staff\, Metro Health – University of Michigan Health provides a growing number of specialty health services\, including cancer treatment\, heart and vascular\, neurology\, pulmonology and others.  Many staff physicians are members of the Metro Health Medical Group. \nThe hospital is committed to promoting health and wellness through the work of the Metro Health Hospital Foundation\, Live Healthy community outreach classes and educational programs and more.  Visit us www.metrohealth.net\, follow us on Twitter @MetroHealthGr and like us on Facebook/MetroHealth.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/11-16-17-mike-faas/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171123T131500
DTSTAMP:20170607T164447Z
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SUMMARY:11.23.17 -No Luncheon - Celebrate Thanksgiving Holiday
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URL:https://grrotary.org/event/no-luncheon-celebrate-thanksgiving-holiday/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171130T131500
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SUMMARY:11.30.17 - Tom Haas
DESCRIPTION:President Thomas J. Haas is Grand Valley State University’s fourth president. \nDuring the past 35 years\, Tom Haas has been a tenured faculty member\, department chair\, dean\, vice president and president. Just prior to his appointment in 2006\, Haas was president of the State University of New York Cobleskill.  In addition to his appointment as president of Grand Valley\, Haas has also been appointed professor of chemistry in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. \nHe is a 1973 honors graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.  He then earned a Master of Science (MS) in chemistry; another in environmental health sciences from The University of Michigan. Haas also holds a MS in human resources management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Troy\, NY) and a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Connecticut (Storrs\, CT). Fellowship experiences in higher education include Yale University Faculty Fellow and an American Council on Education Fellow at Western Michigan University.  He completed executive leadership programs at Harvard University.  He was recently recognized with an honorary degree\, Doctor of Science\, by Kingston University in the UK and a second from Cracow University of Economics
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/11-30-17-tom-haas/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:12.7.17 - "Rotary in the PM"
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for networking\, appetizers and drinks at the Ronald McDonald House beginning at 4:00pm. \nWe will have a modified program followed by an opportunity to network with fellow Rotarian’s and guests.  In addition\, the staff at Ronald McDonald House will provide a tour of their facility. \nWe hope that you will bring your spouses\, friends\, co-workers\, clients and prospect members to this fun event. The cost for each guest is $20. \nHors d’oeuvres will be provided\, along with beer and wine. \nPlease RSVP by 12:00pm on Friday\, December 1st. \n \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/12-7-17-location-to-be-determined/
LOCATION:Ronald McDonald House\, 1323 Cedar St NE\, Grand Rapids\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171214T131500
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SUMMARY:12.14.17 - Holiday Luncheon
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URL:https://grrotary.org/event/12-14-17-holiday-luncheon/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171221T170000
DTSTAMP:20171205T141259Z
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SUMMARY:12.21.17 - No Luncheon - Holiday time celebration
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URL:https://grrotary.org/event/12-21-17-no-luncheon-christmas-holiday/
LOCATION:Rotary Club of Grand Rapids\, 1345 Monroe Ave NW Suite 307\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49505\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20171228T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171228T131500
DTSTAMP:20170607T164655Z
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SUMMARY:12.28.17 - No Luncheon - Holiday time celebration
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URL:https://grrotary.org/event/no-luncheon-new-years-eve-celebration/
LOCATION:Rotary Club of Grand Rapids\, 1345 Monroe Ave NW Suite 307\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49505\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180104T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180104T180000
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SUMMARY:1.4.18 - "Rotary in the PM"
DESCRIPTION:Club President Renwick Brutus would like to host you and a guest at his home on Thursday\, January 4\, beginning at 4 pm for a holiday celebration and as our first “Rotary in the PM” of 2018. \nPlease join your fellow Rotarians and their guests for this relaxing after holiday celebration to enjoy fun and fellowship. \nRotary will be providing an entree\, along with beer\, wine and soda.  Please bring your favorite dish to pass. \nAn RSVP would be greatly appreciated by 12 pm on Tuesday\, January 2. \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/1-4-18-rotary-in-the-pm/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180111T131500
DTSTAMP:20171129T210415Z
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SUMMARY:1.11.18 - Sean Welsh presenting James Goble
DESCRIPTION:Sean Welsh will be introducing James Goble\, an expert in Cyber Fraud Dectection\, Fraud Detection Operations and Security Operations from PNC Financial Group. \nJames will be discussing the threats that we face everyday from cyber fraud and ways for us to protect ourselves. \n  \nSean Welsh \nSean began his banking career in 1986 with American National Bank & Trust Company of Chicago after graduating from Michigan State University.  After completing his credit training\, he managed a large portfolio of loans to middle market companies located throughout the Midwest.  In 1991 he joined National City’s predecessor bank\, First of America.  Welsh held several line and management positions with First of America including Vice President & Group Manager; Corporate Banking and Vice President & Group Manager- Investment Real Estate.  In addition\, as Vice President of Corporate Finance\, he was responsible for delivering First of America’s Corporate Finance capabilities to the Michigan\, Illinois and Indiana markets. \nSean currently serves as Regional President for the Western Michigan Market.  Previously he served as Senior Vice President and Division Manager for National City’s Corporate Banking group in Chicago and Northern Illinois.  Sean relocated to Chicago from Kalamazoo in 1998 to establish National City’s Corporate Banking line of business in Chicago. \nSean currently serves on the Boards of The Right Place\, Spectrum Health\, Southwest Michigan First\, YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids\, Talent 2025 and Economic Club of Grand Rapids.  He is married and has three daughters. \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/1-11-18-sean-welsh/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180118T131500
DTSTAMP:20171129T210717Z
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SUMMARY:1.18.18 - James Gill
DESCRIPTION:James R. Gill\, A.A.E.\, IAP\, is the President & Chief Executive Officer for the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority. He is responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of the airport. \nPrior to assuming his current duties in January 2017\, he was Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer for the Allegheny County Airport Authority in Pittsburgh\, PA. He was responsible for day-to-day oversight of the airport system and its 460+ staff members\, as well as major initiatives such as air service negotiations\, airline agreement negotiations\, real estate development\, etc. \nJim has held a number of positions within the aviation industry including: Contract Administrator Supervisor & Finance Director\, both with the Allegheny County Department of Aviation in Pittsburgh\, PA beginning in 1993\, Deputy Executive Director – Finance & Administration with the Allegheny County Airport Authority\, Pittsburgh\, PA beginning in 1997\, Deputy Airport Director – Finance\, Business & Administration/CFO with the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority in Raleigh\, NC beginning in 2001\, and then returning to the Allegheny County Airport Authority in Pittsburgh\, PA in 2001 as the Executive Vice President and CFO. Jim has nearly 25 years experience in the aviation management industry. \nJim holds a Master of Business Administration from Duquesne University with concentrations in Finance\, Accounting and Management Information Systems and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting from Duquesne University. \nJim is an Accredited Airport Executive with the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)\, is a member of their Board of Examiners and is a member of their Finance & Administration Committee. Jim is an International Airport Professional (IAP) with Airports Council International (ACI) & International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). He is a member of the Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) Finance Committee\, and is a Certified Public Accountant.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/1-18-18-james-gill/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180125T131500
DTSTAMP:20171129T214956Z
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SUMMARY:1.25.18 - Renwick Brutus
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an update about our Club. You will hear from Club President\, Renwick Brutus as he reviews his year and provides an update on his goals. \nWe will have a financial update on the Club\, as well as updates from various Committee Chairs. \nThis will provide the perfect opportunity for our members to ask questions and learn more about more about the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/1-25-18-renwick-brutus/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180201T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180201T171500
DTSTAMP:20171129T215240Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20171129T215240Z
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SUMMARY:2.1.18 - Rotary in the PM
DESCRIPTION:Mark Potter and Max Smith are happy to host the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids at Our Daily Bread Ministries for our 4:00pm\, “Rotary in the PM” meeting on February 1. \nOur Daily Bread Ministries (“ODBM”) began in 1938 with a radio program called Detroit Bible Class. After moving to Grand Rapids\, the organization was known as Radio Bible Class for many years until the name was eventually changed to Our Daily Bread Ministries. \nODBM is a non-denominational\, non-profit organization with staff and volunteers in over 37 offices around the world working together to distribute more than 60 million resources in 150 countries. Our Daily Bread devotional is publishes in over 50 languages. Ministry efforts include printed materials\, radio and TV broadcasts\, DVDs\, podcasts\, books\, mobile apps and the internet. \nODBM is located at 3000 Kraft Ave. SE\, just south of 28th St. Parking is available on the west and south side of the building. \nHors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served. Tours of the printing facilities and studios will be available.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/2-1-18-rotary-in-the-pm/
LOCATION:Our Daily Bread\, 3000 Kraft Ave SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49512\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180208T131500
DTSTAMP:20171129T215431Z
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SUMMARY:2.8.18 - Tina Freese Decker
DESCRIPTION:Tina Freese Decker\, MHA\, MSIE\, FACHE\nTina Freese Decker is executive vice president and chief operating officer of Spectrum Health\, a $6 billion not-for-profit integrated health system based in West Michigan. She is an experienced leader in strategic planning\, business development\, operations and governance. Tina is responsible for advancing the strategy and leading operations of the organization\, including Spectrum Health Hospital Group\, Spectrum Health Medical Group\, human resources and information services among other departments. In her role\, she will continue to help align leadership and operations in Spectrum Health to better meet the challenges and opportunities within the health care industry. \nTina joined Spectrum Health in 2002 as an administrative fellow and was named system director of planning and strategic development in 2003. She was promoted to vice president in 2006. During this time\, Tina also served as executive director of the Regional Hospital Network\, a group of 21 West Michigan hospitals. \nTina served as president of Spectrum Health United and Kelsey hospitals beginning in 2011\, providing strategic direction for the hospitals and subsidiaries. In 2013\, Tina was named senior vice president/chief strategy officer for Spectrum Health and in the summer of 2014\, she was named president of Spectrum Health Hospital Group\, responsible for strategy\, operations and growth for Spectrum Health’s 12 award-winning hospitals (Butterworth Hospital\, Blodgett Hospital\, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital\, Gerber Memorial\, Big Rapids Hospital\, Ludington Hospital\, Pennock\, United Hospital\, Kelsey Hospital\, Reed City Hospital and Zeeland Community Hospital)\, and 180 ambulatory and service sites. In 2017\, she was named executive vice president and chief operating officer. \nAs a health system\, Spectrum Health was named one of the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems—and in the top five among the largest health systems—in 2017 by Truven Health Analytics®\, part of IBM Watson HealthTM for the sixth time since 2010. This recognition was based largely on the strength of the Spectrum Health Hospital Group and our flagship tertiary/quaternary care center\, Butterworth Hospital. In 2017\, Spectrum Health received the Foster G. McGaw Prize\, one of the most revered community service awards in health care\, sponsored by the Baxter International Foundation\, the American Hospital Association (AHA) and its non-profit affiliate Health Research & Educational Trust. \nTina is leading a care transformation initiative at Spectrum Health grounded in culture change\, improved decision-making and patient-centric care coordination. She is leading an initiative called Nexus\, a $300 million effort to transform care and move to one electronic medical record. \nTina earned her bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University in Ames\, Iowa\, and two master’s degrees from the University of Iowa in Iowa City—one in health administration and one in industrial engineering. \nTina serves on the Fifth Third Bank Western Michigan Board of Directors\, the Michigan Health & Hospital Association Board of Directors\, the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids Board of Directors\, the Grand Rapids Economic Club Board of Directors and the Spectrum Health/Michigan State University Alliance Board of Directors. She also is a member of the Grand Valley State University Office of the Vice Provost for Health Advisory Board and the American Hospital Association Regional Policy Board 5. Tina participates in the Health Management Academy\, the Healthcare Executive Study Society and the Talent 2025 CEO Council. \nTina was named among Crain’s Detroit Business 100 Most Influential Women in 2016 and Grand Rapids’ Business Journal’s 50 Most Influential Women in West Michigan in 2016 and 2014. She also received in 2016 the Iowa State University Outstanding Young Alumni Award. Tina was honored as 2015 Modern Healthcare Up and Comer\, as well as University of Iowa Outstanding Young Alumni in 2014. She also was recognized by the American College of Healthcare Executives in 2013 with the Robert S. Hudgens Memorial Award for Young Healthcare Executive of the Year\, which awards outstanding achievement in the field of health care management. \nTina lives in Grand Rapids\, Michigan with her husband\, daughter and son.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/2-8-18-christina-freese-decker/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:2.15.18 - Honorable David Murkowski
DESCRIPTION:Judge David M. Murkowski was born and raised in Milwaukee\, Wisconsin. \nIn 1979 he graduated cum laude from Marquette University\, where he was awarded the university’s Outstanding Student Service Award and the Polanki College Achievement Scholarship. In 1979 Judge Murkowski was also inducted into the National Jesuit Honor Society. He attended Western Michigan University’ s Thomas M. Cooley Law School and was an honor roll graduate in 1983. \nJudge Murkowski served as law clerk to the Michigan House of Representatives Civil Rights Committee and worked as a solo practitioner in Grand Rapids until 1993\, when he joined the law firm of Dilley & Dilley. He specialized in criminal defense\, juvenile neglect and delinquency and probate law\, and served as managing partner of Dilley & Dilley\, Murkowski & Goller until 2006 when he was appointed to the Kent County Probate bench to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Janet A. Haynes. \nIn December of 2007\, the Michigan Supreme Court appointed Judge Murkowski to serve as the Chief Judge of the Kent County Probate Court commencing January 1\, 2008. \nJudge Murkowski currently serves as the President of the Michigan Probate Judges Association and as a member of the Judicial Council of the Judicial Section of the State Bar of Michigan. He has previously served as council member of the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan and as a member of the Executive Committee of the Kent County Family and Children’s Coordinating Council. Judge Murkowski has lectured for the Michigan Judicial Institute\, ICLE’s Probate and Estate Planning Institute\, the Michigan Probate Judges Association and the Grand Rapids Bar Association . Judge Murkowski is a chapter author of Michigan Probate Litigation: A Guide to Contested Litigation\, 211d Ed.\, a contributor to the Michigan Probate Benchbook\, associate editor of Inter-Com\, a journal publication of the Michigan Probate Judges Association\, and was a contributor to the drafting of the Michigan Trust Code. In 2014\, Judge Murkowski was the recipient of the Judicial Contributions in Law and Aging Award by Elder Law of Michigan\, was selected as a Leader in the Law by Michigan Lawyers Weekly\, and was elected as a Fellow of the Michigan State Bar Foundation. \n  \nPROBATE COURT \nMission Statement – The mission of the Kent County Probate Court is to provide an accessible and person-centered venue to secure the peaceful and sound resolution of matters\, where every individual is treated with dignity and respect. \nThe Probate Court is a trial court of statutory jurisdiction in Michigan. It has  exclusive jurisdiction over matters relating to: the estates of decedents; trusts; guardianships of developmentally disabled persons\, legally incapacitated adults\, and minors; conservatorships for protected adults and minors\, protective orders; accounts of other fiduciaries; and petitions for hospitalization of mentally ill persons. The Probate Court also has jurisdiction over a myriad of other types of civil actions\, in particular where  an estate\, trust\, fiduciary or ward is a party. By the nature of the matters within its jurisdiction\, the Probate Court is primarily concerned with the protection of incapacitated individuals and their assets and the proper transfer of assets at death.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/2-15-18-honorable-david-murkowski/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:2.22.18 - Christopher Shires
DESCRIPTION:Christopher Shires joined the Gilmore Car Museum as its Executive Director in January 2017\, organizing several new exhibitions and driving a collection storage building campaign. \nPrior to this\, Chris has served as the Holland Museum as its Executive Director leading the organization through American Alliance of Museum’s reaccreditation\, rebranding\, and new marketing initiatives.  Before this position\, Shires served as the Director of Interpretation and Programs at the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores\, Michigan\, where he helped develop a series of new public and educational programs and exhibits for the Ford House. \nPrior to his time in Michigan\, Shires first served as the Interpretive Services Manager and later\, the Director of Exhibits\, Education and Programs\, at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati\, Ohio. As a member of the new museum’s start-up team. Other previous positions were held at the Campbell House Museum and the St. Louis Mercantile Library. \nShires earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Marshall University and a Master of Arts in History\, along with a Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies\, from the University of Missouri – St. Louis. \nChris and his wife Greta have a seven-year-old son\, Fuller and five-year-old daughter\, Campbell.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/2-22-18-chris-shires/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:3.1.18 - Special Guest - RSVP required
DESCRIPTION:RSVP’s will be required to attend this luncheon. \nRotary Club of Grand Rapids members will be given first priority to attend the luncheon. \nEach Rotarian will be limited to one guest and the cost will be $20/guest. \n  \n********************************************************************************************************************************** \n  \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/3-1-18-rotary-in-the-pm/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180308T131500
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SUMMARY:3.8.18 - Jennifer Heemstra
DESCRIPTION:Jennifer Heemstra\, professional pianist and entrepreneur\, received the College of Music Distinguished Alumni Award from Michigan State University and was the commencement speaker for the graduating class of 2017.  In December 2014\, she founded the Kolkata Classics trust which provides free health services for trafficked women\, educates children from the slums to the elite and exposes the citizens of Kolkata\, India to high quality classical music.  She has put on 70 concerts and performed for and worked with over 65\,000 adults/children in South Asia.  For her work\, she was presented with the Secretary of State Award for Outstanding Volunteerism Abroad from John Kerry. \nIn 2017\, Heemstra founded the Pitch Pipe Foundation\, a US-based NGO which links great artists to great need.  This past August she organized and headlined “On the Road – a patriotic salute to our Veterans.”  Last month Heemstra organized over 50 concerts to support National Salute to Veteran Patients Week at Veterans Affairs medical facilities nationwide. \nDuring her seven years in Cleveland\, Ms. Heemstra worked as a Lecturer and Staff Accompanist for over 350 performances in the music department at Case Western Reserve University\, performed with the Cleveland Opera and Lyric Opera\, and frequently concertized with members of the Cleveland Orchestra. \nHeemstra earned her Master of Music from The Cleveland Institute of Music and a Bachelor of Music with honors from Michigan State University.  In addition she is a Rotarian and member of the MTNA and College Music Society.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/3-8-18-tbd/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:3.15.18 - Renwick Brutus
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URL:https://grrotary.org/event/3-15-18-renwick-brutus/
LOCATION:Clearwater Place\, 1430 Monroe Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49505\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:3.22.18 - Dr. Paul Leidig
DESCRIPTION:Paul Leidig is the Director of the School of Computing and Information Systems at Grand Valley State University. \nDr. Leidig holds several positions of international leadership in computer science and information systems boards and organizations\, including serving on the Computing Sciences Accreditation Board\, the Association of Computing Machinery Education Council\, and as a Commissioner on the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET. He is a past-president of the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) Education Special Interest Group (EDSIG)\, and was named an AITP-EDSIG Fellow. In addition\, he serves as Grand Valley’s Faculty Athletics Representative to the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA)\, serves as the chair of the NCAA Academic Requirements Committee\, and a member of the NCAA DII Management Council. \nHe began his career over 40 years ago as the data processing director of a regional hospital. His academic career includes serving eight years on the faculty of James Madison University prior to joining Grand Valley State University in 1991.  He teaches courses on the management of information systems and information systems policy\, and has authored several textbooks on database systems and applications.  Each summer he leads a study-abroad program in Switzerland. Dr. Leidig received his Ph.D. from Virginia Commonwealth University\, M.B.A from James Madison University\, and B.S. from Eastern Mennonite University. \nPaul and his wife Judy have two children\, and have been blessed with eight grandchildren.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/3-22-18-dr-paul-leidig/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:3.29.18 - Tim Selgo
DESCRIPTION:Tim Selgo spent 35 years in college athletics\, 7 as a basketball coach at his alma mater\, the University of Toledo\, 8 as Associate Athletics Director at Toledo\, and 20 as the Director of Athletics at Grand Valley State University from 1996 until his retirement as A.D. in July of 2016. \nDuring Selgo’s tenure as A.D. at GVSU\, The Lakers won 18 straight President’s Cups\, which is the all-sports trophy for their conference\, the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).  In addition\, the GVSU athletics programs captured the Division II Learfield Directors Cup\, the national all-sports trophy\, 11 times and finished in the top two in each of his final 15 years.  He was a 3-time winner of NACDA’s Central Region AD of the Year award. \nA well-respected leader in college athletics\, Selgo served on the NCAA DII Management Council for four years (2007-11)\, including serving as Chair of the Management Council in 2009\, the highest position of governance in NCAA DII. \nSelgo is a member of 3 halls of fame; The University of Toledo Athletics Hall of Fame\, the Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame\, and the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Hall of Fame.  He is currently a consultant for Athletics Staffing & Consultants\, a professor of Sports Management at Davenport University\, is a sought-after speaker on leadership\, and is the author of the book\, Anchor Up\, Competitive Greatness the Grand Valley Way.   \nTim and his wife Terry have been married for 35 years and have 3 children and 5 grandchildren\, all boys!
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/3-29-18-tim-selgo/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:4.5.18 - No Luncheon - Spring Break
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URL:https://grrotary.org/event/no-luncheon-spring-break/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:4.12.18 - Kevin Quinn
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Kevin Quinn is Aquinas College’s eighth president. He became president in 2017. \nPresident Quinn is new to Aquinas but has dedicated the majority of his career to Catholic higher education. He comes to Aquinas from St. Norbert College in De Pere\, Wisconsin. Dr. Quinn was named the founding dean of the Schneider School of Business and Economics in 2014\, and has been at St. Norbert College since 1994. \nPrior to the inauguration of the Schneider School\, President Quinn served as the College’s associate academic dean\, as associate dean of the social sciences\, and coordinator for the economics discipline. He led the successful revitalization of St. Norbert College’s general education curriculum\, and served as the founding director of the Sport and Society Conference Series co-produced with the Green Bay Packers. \nPresident Quinn earned a B.S. in 1983 in Physics and Mathematics from Loyola University in Chicago\, an M.B.A. in Marketing and Economics from the University of Illinois-Chicago (UIC) in 1989\, and a Ph.D. in energy and environmental economics from UIC. \nPrior to earning his Ph.D.\, President Quinn worked in the private sector in aerospace and medical imaging industries. A native of the Chicago area\, Dr. Quinn taught at Loyola and at UIC before arriving at St. Norbert. His primary research focus during the past number of years has been in the field of sports economics. One of his books\, Sports and Their Fans\, which examines the history\, economics and culture of the relationship between spectator and sport\, grew out of material that he had gathered for his Econ 340 students. \nKevin and his wife Terry have been married for more than 30 years
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/4-12-18-kevin-quinn/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:4.19.18 - Dr. David Rosner & Mark Breon
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Rosner is board-certified in Family Medicine and OMT. A graduate of the University of Michigan\, David completed medical school at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale\, FL and did his residency at Beaumont/Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn\, MI. David is passionate about taking time with his patients to help understand and address the underlying cause of disease\, and finding practical ways to incorporate healthy changes into everyday life. \nSpecial areas of interest: fitness\, nutrition\, weight-loss\, medical aesthetics \n  \n \nMark Breon is the Advisor\, Strategic Ventures & Partnerships for Spectrum Health. Prior to this role\, Mark served as the Community Relations Officer for Lake Michigan Credit Union. Mark earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Indiana University\, and a Masters in Health Administration from Grand Valley State University. Mark is passionate about philanthropy and community\, and currently serves on boards for Local First and Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan. \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/4-19-18-tbd/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:4.26.18 - Interact Leads Luncheon
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URL:https://grrotary.org/event/4-26-18-interact-leads-luncheon/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:5.3.18 - STRIVE Award Banquet
DESCRIPTION:Christian Verley\, Head Football Coach/I.S.S. Coordinator\, Ottawa Hills High School \nChristian Verley believes in the redemptive and incarnational power of the finished work of the cross as it plays out in the real lives of people in community.  As Founder and Director of (YxM3) Young Men Moving Mountains\, Head Football Coach at Ottawa Hills High School\, and Intervention Coordinator for Grand Rapids Public Schools\, Coach Verley\, as he’s called\, is a vision creator through the Business\, Education and Healthcare industry. He works to connect the unlimited potential of youth with real opportunity by supporting positive growth and achievement through sports\, internships\, and work experiences.  Through his love for community\, he inspires civic leaders and professionals to give back; and encourages young men to have hope\, believe\, and tangibly demonstrate a passion for life through hard-work\, self-discipline\, and team leadership.  A three-time MIAA conference football champion\, MIAA and Trine record holder for blocked field goals\, and NCAA Division 3 All-Region team\, Coach Verley holds a Bachelors in Business from Trine University\, and a Master’s in Business Administration with a Healthcare emphasis from Cornerstone University. He has been coaching for eight years. Four years as Defensive Coordinator and three as Head Coach. Lifetime man of faith.  One of his favorite scriptures comes from Ecclesiastes 9:10\, “Whatever your hand finds to do\, do it well with all of your might.” \n*********************************************************************************************************************************** \nS.T.R.I.V.E – Students Taking a Renewed Interest in the Value of Education \nSTRIVE is a motivational program targeting high school junior and senior students who want to improve their educational status and their life prospects. \nThe mission of the STRIVE Program is to mentor high school students to achieve academic success\, graduate from high school and continue their education in college\, university\, trade\, technical or career school \nIn pursuit of this mission\, the STRIVE program provides positive role models for students to promote self discovery\, the importance of High School Graduation\, development of good values\, development of life skills\, and individual responsibility in STRIVING for excellence in life. \nSTRIVE is a partnership among Junior and Senior students trying to make a difference in their lives\, parents who are willing to support and encourage their students\, high school administrators\, faculty and counselors\, Rotary Club of Grand Rapids\, Rotary Club of Grand Rapids Charities Foundation and Grand Rapids Community College \nPROGRAM REQUIREMENTS  \n\nAttitude – Student must maintain appropriate conduct and a positive attitude.\nAltruism – students must participate in two of the three STRIVE Days.\nAttendance – students need to maintain 90% attendance level (equals two excused absences).\nAcademics – Satisfy GPA requirements. The scholarship is paid out in levels\, as follows:\n\nAchieve greater than 10% improvement in GPA for year = $1\,500*.\nAchieve 0.01% – 9.99% improvement in GPA for year = $1\,000.\nCompletion of all the 4 program components/goals & graduate senior year = $500.\n\n\n\n*If a student’s GPA at the beginning of the year is 3.25-3.49 the student needs 5% improvement for $1\,500 scholarship \n*If a student’s GPA at the beginning of the year is 3.50 and above the student needs 2% improvement for $1\,500 scholarship \nHow the Program Works:  \nHigh school administrators\, and counselors select students they believe can succeed in the STRIVE program. A staff member is selected to help the STRIVE Chairs collect necessary\, information about the student during the year. Students selected sign a contract to participate. Parents sign an agreement that they will help and encourage the student. Parents also agree to attend the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids awards luncheon held in May.  Rotary and community mentors host regular weekly meetings to increase student’s self-esteem\, motivation and confidence. \nREWARDS  \nUpon successful completion of the STRIVE requirements\, the student will be entitled to the following: \n\nAward Certificate – presented to the student at the May awards luncheon\nSummer Work Premium – At the end of summer of $1.50 per hour worked is paid to the student upon verification of employment\, up to a maximum $750.\nScholarship – A scholarship of up to $3\,000** can be earned and will be disbursed over 2 semesters to a college\, university\, trade\, technical or career school of the student’s choice.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/5-3-18-rotary-in-the-pm/
LOCATION:MI
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