Eric Payne began his tenure as Police Chief on July 22, 2019. With more than 30 years of experience with the Grand Rapids Police Department, Chief Payne remains focused on the priority areas of safety, community policing, transparency, staffing and training. Chief Payne grew up in Dowagiac, Michigan. He attended Grand Valley State University (GVSU),…
A time for networking and socializing, while getting to know more about Rotary and our Rotary Club of Grand Rapids Member. This event will be in collaboration with the Grand Rapids Young Professionals. Please feel free to invite your significant other, friends, co-workers and prospective members for a fun evening enjoying food, beverages and friendship!…
John Baxter - Western Michigan Area Chair, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves (ESGR) John joined the US Navy, and served from 1966-1969. Served with the Military Headquarters of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization from 1966-1968. Volunteered for Vietnam in 1968 and was assigned to MACV HQ(Saigon): The Military Assistance Command Vietnam (Saigon) with various Advanced…
Phil is the Client Relationship Executive for Private Company Services leading business development for the entire Michigan market – based in PwC’s Detroit office. Phil serves as a member of PwC’s US Automotive team and has nearly 25 years of experience in the auto sector. His industry experience ranges from consulting assignments with firms such…
Wishing you and yours a bountiful celebration!
A time for networking and socializing, while getting to know more about Rotary and our Rotary Club of Grand Rapids Member. Please feel free to invite your significant other, friends, co-workers and prospective members for a fun evening enjoying food, beverages and friendship. Please RSVP by Friday, Nov. 29th
Charlie Wondergem is co-founder and a board member of the Billy Bear Hug Foundation (BBH), an organization formed to honor the life of his older brother, Billy, an aspiring pediatric oncologist who passed away at the age of 24, just prior to entering medical school. Since 2011, BBH has provided the "cure of comfort" to…
A luncheon to just set back, relax and enjoy the holiday music & special entertainment provided by our very own Rotary Club of Grand Rapids Band, featuring Kevin Paul, Tom Bylenga, Ken Estelle and a special guest member Inge Whittemore.
Wishing you and yours a very Happy and Prosperous New Year!