Weekly Meeting

Join us for the annual President’s Open House hosted by President Eunice Lopez-Martin at the home of Rotarian Paula Jastifer! Address available on upcoming Weekly Updates!

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!

SPEAKER: Caitlin Whitington - Executive Director, ArtPrize SPEAKER TOPIC: Vision for ArtPrize in 2025 and Beyond BIO: Austin, 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 Catlin Whitington is no stranger to the arts or bringing large-scale events…

SPEAKER: Charles Elwood - Microsoft AI MVP & Founder of SolisMatica LLC SPEAKER TOPIC: Advancing Michigan with AI and Giving a Voice to the Voiceless BIO: Charles Elwood, a Microsoft AI MVP, has a story that’s anything but artificial. With roots in South Dakota to his tech-savvy life in Michigan, Charles's journey is a blend…

Join us for our February Club 77 hosted by Neil & Rebecca Marchand at SilverBirch!

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…