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SUMMARY:9.14.23 - Aron Sousa\, MD
DESCRIPTION:Aron Sousa\, MD\, FACP\, is the dean of Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. His appointment was approved by the MSU Board of Trustees on April 22\, 2022\, making him the seventh dean of the medical school. \nSousa served as interim dean for the medical school since November 2019 and\, prior to that\, from June 2015 through September 2016. Dr. Sousa also has held the position of senior associate dean for academic affairs for more than 13 years. \nIn his previous role as senior associate dean\, Sousa was responsible for the medical education programs of the college in its community campuses across Michigan. During that time\, he managed the doubling of the college’s class size and converting its two-year\, 60 student Grand Rapids campus into a four-year\, 350 student campus. He also led the creation of three\, two-year clinical campuses in Traverse City\, Midland and in Southeast Michigan. Since becoming dean\, Sousa has led the establishment of the college’s eighth community campus in Detroit\, at Henry Ford Health\, in 2022. \nThe majority of Dr. Sousa’s work is in medical education and curriculum. He led the design of the college’s Shared Discovery Curriculum\, which is characterized by robust clinical experiences in each year of medical school\, promotion based on progress testing\, and content organized by chief complaint rather than organ system or discipline. As the leader of the college’s $30 million expansion in Flint\, Dr. Sousa was the PI on the C.S. Mott Foundation grants that led to the expansion of the Flint medical school campus and provided a building that enabled the college to center its public health division and degree program in Flint. In December 2022\, the MSU Board of Trustees approved departmental status and announced the university’s first named department\, the Charles Stewart Mott Department of Public Health. \nDr. Sousa is a practicing general internist. He received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry and his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. He then served as both a resident and chief resident in internal medicine and completed a primary care fellowship at Michigan State University.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/9-14-23-aron-souza-md/
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:9.21.23 - Alan Steinman\, PH.D.
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Alan D. Steinman is Director\, Annis Water Resources Institute and Professor of Water Resources at Grand Valley State University\, Muskegon\, MI. His address will cover the current research and activity at the Annis Water Institute. \nDr. Steinman holds a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship from Oak Ridge National Laboratory\, a Ph.D. in Botany/Aquatic Ecology from Oregon State University\, and M.S. in Botany from the University of Rhode Island and B.S. in Botany from the University of Vermont. Alan Steinman has been Director of Grand Valley State University’s Annis Water Resources Institute since 2001. Previously\, he was Director of the Lake Okeechobee Restoration Program at the South Florida Water Management District in West Palm Beach\, Florida.  Steinman has published over 120 scientific articles and book chapters\, is on the Editorial Board of two scientific journals\, and has been awarded over $50 million in grants for scientific and engineering projects\, Steinman’s research interests include nutrient cycling in aquatic ecosystems\, sustainability of water resources\, restoration ecology\, and algal ecology.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/9-21-23-alan-steinman-ph-d/
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=UTC:20230928T120000
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SUMMARY:9.28.23 - Al Vanderberg
DESCRIPTION:Al Vanderberg serves as County Administrator/Controller of Kent County\, MI since August 2021. Previously Al served as County Administrator of Ottawa County\, MI; Deputy County Administrator/Controller of Kent County\, MI; City Manager of South Haven\, MI; and Assistant City Manager of Greenville\, MI. Al earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the University of Michigan and Master of Public Administration Degree from Michigan State University. \nAl served as President of the Michigan Municipal Executives and Michigan Association of County Administrative Officials (MACAO)\, Chair of the Grand Valley Metropolitan Council (GVMC) Board of Directors\, and Chair of the former West Michigan Strategic Alliance. He was appointed by Gov. Snyder to the Michigan Municipal Services Authority Board of Directors and Executive Committee and was appointed by Gov. Snyder and reappointed by Gov. Whitmer to the Michigan Child Lead Exposure Elimination Commission. Al is a member of the MI Department of Civil Rights Council for Government and Education on Equity and Inclusion\, the NACo DEI Advisory Group and the National Association of County Administrators Board of Directors. \nAl is a member of the adjunct faculty of Grand Valley State University where he teaches in the undergraduate and masters programs. He also writes and speaks frequently on local government management topics and issues.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/9-28-23-al-vanderberg/
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:10.5.23 - Club 77 hosted by Grand Rapids Chamber
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for great conversation\, drinks\, and appetizers at our monthly Club 77 event hosted by Grand Rapids Chamber and Rotarian Andy Johnston!
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/10-5-23-club-77-hosted-by-grand-rapids-chamber/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:10.12.23 - Christo Brand
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 12th for a special presentation by Christo Brand\, Manager of Robben Island\, South Africa. Brand is a former South African prison guard who was one of several who were responsible for guarding Nelson Mandela. He came to Robben Island\, where Mandela was being held\, in 1978 when he was 19 years old. In 1982 he was transferred along with Mandela to Pollsmoor Prison. Christo and Mandela developed a close friendship over many years. \n \nBIO: \nChristo’s early years were spent on a small farm outside Stanford where his father was the foreman.  The farm was called “Goedvertrouw” – a Dutch word meaning “Good trust”.  He went to a small school on a nearby farm from the age of 5 years.  The nearest bus stop was five miles from his house.  One of the farmworkers\, a black man called Chocolate\, would walk with Christo to the bus stop. \nHis schoolmates were all white boys – the colored and black kids went to another school.  But before and after school these were his friends.  They spent their weekends and free time playing together.  They knew nothing of the cruel racial boundaries in the country.  Life was tough – the family had no luxuries; no electricity.  Evenings were spent listening to Christo’s dad playing the violin and Chocolate\, the guitar. \n\nAt the age of 12\, his father developed pneumonia and the family were forced to leave the farm and move to his uncle’s house in Parow Valley.  Christo started working on the weekends as a builder.  By the age of 17\, he had saved enough money to buy an old Ford Cortina – which needed its engine overhauled and gearbox replaced. \nRather than join the army for National Service as was compulsory for every South African white male\, Christo decided to join the prison service.  After training for a year in Kroonstad\, he applied for a post on Robben Island because he wanted to be close to home. \nHis application was successful and at the age of 19\, he was sent to work on Robben Island in 1978.  That was when Christo first came across Nelson Mandela who at that time was 60 years old.  This was where they formed a relationship which was to become so much more.  A close friendship built on trust and mutual respect for each other. \nIn 1982\, Mandela was transferred to Pollsmoor Prison.  On 13th March that year\, Christo married Estelle.  Soon afterward\, Christo was transferred to Pollsmoor and was responsible for guarding Mandela for the next 6 years. \nLater Mandela was moved to Victor Verster Prison and the talks about his release escalated. \nOn his release\, Mandela organized a job for Christo as an administrative and logistics manager in the Constitutional Assembly.  Once the Constitution was adopted\, Ahmed Kathrada organized for Christo to start work again on Robben Island – this time as supervisor in the island shop.  The wheel had turned full circle and Christo was back where he started his work career.  But this time on an island free of prisoners – a place of healing and reconciliation.  A place of endless fascination to international tourists\, historians\, political activists\, and anyone with an interest in South Africa’s turbulent past.  On 31st July 2018 after 20 years at Robben Island\, Christo retired to pursue his story-telling on a full-time basis.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/10-12-23-christo-brand/
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:10.19.23 - Christopher R. Becker
DESCRIPTION:Christopher R. Becker – Kent County Prosecuting Attorney \nBIO: \nChris graduated from Michigan State University with a  BA in International Relations in 1992 and from there went on to Valparaiso School of Law and graduated in 1995. Chris was hired directly out of law school into the Kent County Prosecutor’s Office\, where he has been employed for 22 years. He has served as Chief Assistant Prosecutor from 2011 to 2016\, and was elected Kent County Prosecutor in November of 2016. During his distinguished career for Kent County\, Chris has handled over 170 felony jury trials with the prosecutor’s office. \nChris is on the Board of Directors of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Kent County\, Grand Rapids Boys and Girls Clubs\, Mary Free Bed\, YMCA\, and the Thornapple Valley Baseball League. Chris was the 2015 winner of the Call to Justice Advocacy Award given by Elder Law of Michigan.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/10-19-23-christopher-r-becker/
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=UTC:20231026T131500
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SUMMARY:10.26.23 - Quentin L. Messer Jr.
DESCRIPTION:BIO – Questin L. Messer Jr.\nCURRENT FOCUS\nAs MEDC CEO and President and Chair of the Michigan Strategic Fund\, Quentin is charged with implementing and executing MEDC’s core mission of business development and attraction\, community development\, providing access to capital\, and enhancing Michigan’s image and brand with a focus on building a solid and equitable economy for all Michiganders. His responsibilities include managing the administration of all programs\, funds\, personnel\, contracts\, and other administrative functions of MEDC. \nPROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND\nQuentin is a member of Governor Gretchen E. Whitmer’s cabinet and serves on the boards of the American Center for Mobility\, Michigan Israel Business Accelerator\, International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and Oklahoma University’s Economic Development Institute (OU EDI) and is a member of the Michigan Council on Climate Solutions. \nHe was named by Financial Times as a member of the 2021 Agenda Diversity 100\, Crain’s Detroit Business\, 50 Names to Know in Government (2021)\, Biz New Orleans CEO of the Year (2020)\, Biz New Orleans Businessperson of the Year (2019)\, by Consultants Connect as one of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers (2020\, 2019) and by Ebony Magazine for its Ebony Power 100 as a Power Player (2018). \nImmediately prior to joining MEDC\, Quentin was President & CEO of the New Orleans Business Alliance which\, under his leadership\, became one of fewer than 80 accredited economic development organizations worldwide (AEDO). Quentin also previously served as the Assistant Secretary for Louisiana Economic Development\, (LED) Louisiana’s Department of Economic Development. \nEDUCATION/PERSONAL\nQuentin is an alumnus of the Boston Consulting Group and O’Melveny & Myers LLP and a degree recipient from Princeton and Columbia Universities.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/10-26-23-quentin-l-messer-jr/
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=UTC:20231102T180000
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SUMMARY:11.2.23 - Club 77 hosted by Downtown Market
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for great conversation\, drinks\, and appetizers at our monthly Club 77 event hosted by the Downtown Market!
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/11-2-23-club-77-hosted-by-downtown-market/
LOCATION:Downtown Market\, 435 Ionia Ave SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:11.9.23 - Chris Etienne
DESCRIPTION:Chris Etienne – Rotary International Director\, Zone 28 \nChris Etienne first joined Rotary in 1990 and has been a member of the Rotary Club of Petoskey since 1991. She served as club president in 1997-98. Chris has served Rotary District 6290 in many capacities including Assistant Governor\, Membership Chair\, District Trainer\, Nominating Committee Chair\, and Finance Chair. Chris served as District Governor in 2007-2008. She is currently District Rotary Foundation Chair and served on the Great Lakes Multi-District PETS Committee from 2003-2011. Chris was a trainer at the Zone 28-29 Institute in 2008\, 2009 and 2010 and served as a Rotary Coordinator for Zone 29. She was assistant training coordinator for the Zone Institute in 2010 and was lead training coordinator for the Zone Institute in 2011 and 2012. \nShe was chair of the Zone Institute in 2013. Chris served Rotary International as a training leader at the International Assembly in San Diego in 2009 and 2010 and has served as President’s Representative each of the last four years. She also served on the Rotary International Membership Development and Retention Committee in 2011-12 and is served on the 2015 RI Convention Promotion Committee in Sao Paulo\, Brazil. \nChris is Director of Leasing for the Village at Bay Harbor as well as Community Relations Director for Bay Harbor\, a resort development located on the shores of Lake Michigan. She is also Associate Broker for Harbor Sotheby’s International Realty located in Bay Harbor. She has served her community as a board member and volunteer for several organizations including Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce\, Petoskey Rotary Club Charities Inc.\, Bay Harbor Foundation\, Hospice of Little Traverse Bay\, Northwest Michigan Industrial Association and Women’s Resource Center. Chris was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder in 2011 to serve on the Michigan Women’s Commission and was appointed vice chair in 2012. Chris received the Athena Award in 2007 and the Emmet Association of Realtors Realtor of the Year award in 2014. \n​Chris has been married to Dennis Lindeman since 1995. They are Major Donors of The Rotary Foundation and members of the Bequest Society. They participated in an NID for polio eradication in Uttar Pradesh\, India in 2004. They have hosted eight Group Study Exchange Team members. Chris is also the recipient of The Rotary Foundation’s Citation for Meritorious Service.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/11-9-23-chris-etienne/
LOCATION:City Flats Hotel Ballroom\, 83 Monroe Center St NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:11.16.23 - Paula Jastifer
DESCRIPTION:Paula Jastifer – Assessor\, City of Grand Rapids \nPaula Jastifer is currently the City Assessor for the City of Grand Rapids. She has a Master of Arts in Economics from Wayne State University and a Bachelor of Arts from Western Michigan University. Paula has worked in the Assessment Administration profession for over thirty years with various communities around the state\, including Wayne County and the City of Allen Park. Paula served as President of the Michigan Assessors Association in 2019 and continues to teach and develop curriculum for the association. She has been a Rotarian for twenty years and is past president of the Rotary Clubs of Allen Park and Grand Rapids\, and currently serving as Assistant Governor for District 6290. Paula lives in Grandville with her husband Michael.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/11-16-23-paula-jastifer/
LOCATION:The 1530 Events\, 1530 Madison Ave SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49507\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231123T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231123T131500
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SUMMARY:11.23.23 - NO LUNCHEON
DESCRIPTION:There will be no Rotary luncheon on Thursday\, November 23rd in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday!
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/11-23-23-no-luncheon/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231130T131500
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SUMMARY:11.30.23 - Charles Lepper Ph.D.
DESCRIPTION:Charles Lepper Ph.D. – President\, Grand Rapids Community College \nDr. Charles W. Lepper began his role as Grand Rapids Community College’s 11th president in January 2023. A creative and innovative leader in higher education\, he has more than 25 years of experience at universities and community colleges. \nPrior to his role at Grand Rapids Community College\, Dr. Lepper served as vice president for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management at Salt Lake Community College (SLCC)\, which serves more than 60\,000 students across 10 campuses. During his time there\, he developed and implemented the SLCC Promise\, which has provided more than $5 million in free tuition since 2016. He co-led SLCC’s Guided Pathways program; re-engineered the college’s admissions\, advising\, and financial aid processes; and expanded the dual enrollment program. \nAdditionally\, under his leadership\, SLCC’s Division of Student Affairs established four food pantries and the Dream Center\, which assists undocumented students. He also established SLCC’s Gender and Sexuality Student Resources Center\, one of the many reasons the Campus Pride Index recognized the college as the most affordable “LGBTQ+ Friendly College” in the nation in 2021. Prior to his time at SLCC\, he served as the vice president for Student Affairs at Tidewater Community College\, a multi-campus institution in southeast Virginia serving approximately 45\,000 students annually. He has also held leadership positions at Ivy Tech Community College in Indiana\, serving as the statewide assistant vice president for Student Development Services\, the statewide director of Faculty Development and Student Life Initiatives\, and the system’s institutional liaison to the Higher Learning Commission. \nDr. Lepper has also been active with the National Academic Advising Association\, serving as a consultant to two-year institutions around the country. Currently\, he serves on the board of directors for the Michigan Community College Association\, The Right Place\, and West Michigan Works!. \nHe earned a Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources and Personnel Management from Ball State University; a Master of Education in Secondary\, Higher and Adult Education from Grand Valley State University; and a Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership\, Administration and Foundations from Indiana State University. \nHe also completed Harvard University’s Institute for Educational Management in 2017 and earned a professional development certificate in trauma and resilience from Florida State University in 2021. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/11-30-23-charles-lepper-ph-d/
LOCATION:Aquinas College – Donnelly Center\, 157 Woodward Ln SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:12.7.23 - Club 77 hosted by Mathison Architects
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for our monthly Club 77 event hosted by Mathison Architects and Rotarian Tom Mathison! \nClub 77’s are a great opportunity to network and socialize with Rotarians and guests. \n \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/12-7-23-club-77-hosted-by-mathison-architects/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231221T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231221T131500
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SUMMARY:12.21.23 - Holiday Luncheon Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for our annual fun-filled Holiday Luncheon Celebration on December 21st! \nThe Rotary Band and other entertainment will promise to make this luncheon a blast!
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/12-21-23-holiday-luncheon-celebration/
LOCATION:Kent Country Club\, 1600 College Ave NE\, Grand Rapids\, 49505
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240105
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SUMMARY:1.4.24 - No Luncheon - New Years Observation
DESCRIPTION:There will be no luncheon 1.4.24 in observation of New Year’s Holiday
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/1-4-24-no-luncheon-new-years-observation/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240111T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240111T180000
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SUMMARY:1.11.24 - Club 77 - President's Post-Holiday Open House
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for the annual President’s Open House hosted by President Shaun Shira at the Grand Rapids Community Foundation! \n  \nParking Info and Map Below:
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/1-11-24-club-77-presidents-post-holiday-open-house/
LOCATION:Grand Rapids Community Foundation\, 185 Oakes St SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240118T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240118T131500
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SUMMARY:1.18.24 - Club Update - President & Committee Chairs
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for our annual Club Update meeting. President Shaun Shira will present club updates and committee co-chairs will give updates and information on engaging as a Rotarian!
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/1-18-24-club-update-president-committee-chairs/
LOCATION:Aquinas College – Donnelly Center\, 157 Woodward Ln SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240125T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240125T131500
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SUMMARY:1.25.24 - Pierre van der Westhuizen
DESCRIPTION:Pierre van der Westhuizen – Executive and Artistic Director\, The Gilmore Piano Festival \nBIO \nWith performances described as showcasing the “utmost polish\,” “impressive control” with a “broad stylistic spectrum” (Beeld\, South Africa)\, South African pianist Pierre van der Westhuizen has established himself as an accomplished and versatile musician\, with critically acclaimed performances across South Africa\, the USA\, and Europe. Pierre graduated from Northwest University (Potchefstroom\, South Africa) with a double major in Piano Performance and Composition. Pierre has received several prizes\, awards and scholarships\, which included the M.C. Rhoode Memorial Performance Prize\, and a grant from the National Research Foundation. He made his concerto debut in 1998\, performing with the National Chamber Orchestra of South Africa. His performances have been heard on WCLV (Cleveland)\, WYSU (Youngstown)\, ClassicFM\, and WGTE (Toledo)\, and he has appeared as guest artist with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra under the direction of maestro Chelsea Tipton\, as well as frequent collaborations with violinists Annette-Barbara Vogel and Ioana Galu. \nPierre is also part of the Westhuizen Piano Duo\, with his wife Sophié. As duo\, they have performed across the U.S. and South Africa\, where they also teach master classes. Their performances were heard on WGTE (Toledo)\, Radiosonder Grense and ClassicFM. They were featured as guest artists at the Volksblad Arts Festival\, Grahamstown National Arts Festival\, Northwest University (Potchefstroom) and the University of South Africa/UNISA Concert Series in South Africa\, as well as the Firelands Concert Series\, Lakeside Summer Music Festival\, and the Colorado International Piano Academy. They were featured on the Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series in Chicago\, which was broadcast live on NPR and PBS\, and have recorded the complete works for two pianos by Poulenc\, which has been released by AMP Recordings. The Westhuizen Duo has also been named international Steinway Artists\, and recent highlights include a New York debut at Steinway Hall\, as well as being the featured guest artists for concerto and recital performances at Baldwin Wallace University’s Bach Festival. \nPierre also enjoys teaching\, and has previously served as guest artist and faculty member at the Colorado International Piano Academy\, Cleveland Institute of Music’s Summer Sonata\, Chautauqua Institute\, and served on the piano faculty of Heidelberg University. Having previously served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Cleveland International Piano Competition\, Pierre was recently appointed as the new Director of the Gilmore International Keyboard Festival and Awards in Michigan. Pierre has received honors and recognition for his work as an arts administrator\, including an honoree of Crain’s Cleveland “40 under 40” business and community leaders\, and was named as one of the Top 30 Industry Influencers by Musical America Worldwide.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/1-25-24-pierre-van-der-westhuizen/
LOCATION:Aquinas College – Donnelly Center\, 157 Woodward Ln SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:2.1.24 - Club 77 hosted by Treetops Collective
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for drinks\, appetizers\, and great conversation at our February Club by hosted by Treetops Collective! \n \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/2-1-24-club-77-hosted-by-treetops-collective/
LOCATION:Treetops Collective\, 906 Division Ave S\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49507\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:2.8.24 - Darien Harris
DESCRIPTION:Darien Harris – Assistant Athletic Director\, Michigan State University \nDarien Harris\, who previously spent the past three years working with the football program\, was promoted to Assistant AD/NIL & Special Advisor to the Athletic Director in July 2023\, providing leadership in oversight and continued evolution of Michigan State Athletics’ award-winning NIL program\, EverGreen. \nHarris will spearhead the continued evolution of a best-in-class NIL model under the umbrella of the EverGreen program that is a resource for all student-athletes. He will serve as the primary NIL contact for internal and external stakeholders\, including student-athletes\, coaches\, staff\, donors\, corporate partners\, collectives and local businesses in accordance with applicable university\, state\, federal and NCAA guidelines. He will champion strategic partnerships and resources to ensure the best possible NIL support for all of Michigan State’s student-athletes\, while continuing the build on the educational support which is already considered the industry standard. Beyond his NIL responsibilities\, Harris will serve as Special Advisor to the Athletic Director. \nHarris spent more than three seasons on staff with the Spartan football program\, serving as Director of Player Relations and Program Advancement\, where his wide-ranging duties included NIL education for football. He was a member of MSU’s NIL committee\, which developed the EverGreen program\, and served as the football liaison to work with Advance (Anomaly Sports Group and TeamAltemus) on financial education. He was instrumental in the partnership between Spartan Athletics and the Michigan State University Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation\, which educated student-athletes on how to sharpen their entrepreneurial mindset\, master business basics and learn the process of creating new ventures. Additionally\, Harris has served as host for MSU’s two innovative NIL events: the NIL Business Summit and NIL Awards Celebration. \nA former captain on the 2015 Big Ten Football Championship team that reached the College Football Playoff\, Harris was a four-year letterwinner for the Spartans from 2011-15\, starting two seasons at Star (weakside) linebacker. He was voted a co-captain by his teammates in 2015 and was a part of the winningest senior class at MSU with 43 victories. Harris collected 154 tackles\, including 13 for losses (28 yards)\, in 54 career games with 25 starts; the 54 career games played is tied for the most of any Spartan player in a four-year span in Michigan State history. \nHarris joined the Spartan football staff in 2020\, beginning as the Director of Player Engagement and transitioning to Director of Player Relations and Program Advancement in 2022\, with duties including player development\, alumni engagement\, university outreach\, community service\, and NIL education to current football student-athletes. \nHarris\, 30\, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism in 2015 and his master’s degree in marketing research in 2019. He has extensive broadcast experience\, serving as a frequent contributor on several radio and television shows\, including the Big Ten Network. In 2022\, he was presented with the Rising Star Award at the 50th Celebration of the Michigan State Communication Arts and Sciences Alumni Awards ceremony.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/2-8-24-darien-harris/
LOCATION:Kent Country Club\, 1600 College Ave NE\, Grand Rapids\, 49505
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:2.15.24 - Service Above Self - Community Engagement Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for our annual SASy Community Engagement Luncheon! \nRotarians and guests will work on the following projects during the luncheon to support the non-profits: \n1) Encouragement Cards for Wedgwood \n2) Kindness Cards for Community Food Club
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/2-15-24-service-above-self-community-engagement-luncheon/
LOCATION:Kent Country Club\, 1600 College Ave NE\, Grand Rapids\, 49505
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:2.22.24 - Sara Armbruster
DESCRIPTION:Sara Armbruster – President & CEO\, Steelcase \nBIO \nSara Armbruster is the President and CEO of Steelcase Inc.\, the company trusted by organizations around the world to create inspiring\, sustainable\, and adaptable workplaces. \nSara became CEO in October 2021 after more than a decade with the company. Throughout her tenure with Steelcase\, she has served in executive roles that have spanned strategy\, innovation and technology\, and business leadership. She is passionate about helping people do their best work by creating places that work better. \nBefore joining Steelcase\, Sara led strategy and business development at Banta Corporation\, a global printing and supply chain services company\, and she previously worked for McKinsey & Company. \nSara currently serves on the board of directors of Winnebago Industries. She also sits on the boards of several non-profit organizations\, and she is a trustee of the Steelcase Foundation. Sara holds a bachelor’s degree in Slavic languages and literatures from Yale University\, a master’s degree in international relations from the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies of Johns Hopkins University\, and an MBA from the Amos Tuck School at Dartmouth College.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/2-22-24-sara-armbruster/
LOCATION:Kent Country Club\, 1600 College Ave NE\, Grand Rapids\, 49505
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:2.29.24 - Alex Peric
DESCRIPTION:Alex Peric – Chief Operating Officer\, Gerald R. Ford International Airport \nBIO \nAlexander Peric\, A.A.E.\, manages the daily operations of the Airport Authority by directing facilities\, engineering and planning\, public safety\, business\, information technology and operations functions. He is charged with being the catalyst for the Authority’s growth in business development\, economic development\, non-aeronautical revenue and innovation. He ensures that all Airport facilities and operations comply with federal\, state and local rules and regulations. Additionally\, Alex serves as President and CEO in Tory’s absence. As the integrator of the team\, Alex works to hold the Authority accountable and helps each department work harmoniously while executing its high-level plans. \nIn 2019\, Alex was named one of Michigan’s Most Valuable Professionals by Corp! Magazine\, a reflection of his steadfast economic development ingenuity and innovative business modeling. In 2013\, he was named to the Top 40 under 40 by Airport Business Magazine. Alex has also worked tirelessly to enhance the air service development program at the Ford Airport\, which has been well received by airline partners\, resulting in significant additions to the Airport’s route map. \nPrior to joining the Ford Airport in 2017\, Alex was Vice President of Business Development and Properties for the Allegheny County Airport Authority in Pittsburgh. While there\, he was responsible for all business-related matters for the airport system\, which includes Pittsburgh International Airport and Allegheny County Airport\, as well as management and development of 9\,000 acres of land\, 3.5 million square feet of commercial facilities\, concessions and innovative revenue strategies. Additionally\, he also served in business development and management roles for the cities of Cleveland and Phoenix airport systems and Continental Airlines. \nAlex’s diverse background within the aviation industry includes strategic roles in airline relations\, business management\, real estate\, operations\, project management\, revenue development\, negotiations\, risk management and data analysis. \nAlex earned his bachelor’s degree and pilot license in aviation management with minor in management information systems from Kent State University and master’s degree in labor relations and human resources from Cleveland State University. He is an accredited airport executive with the American Association of Airport Executives and a member of the Airports Council International North America\, National Association of Industrial and Office Properties and Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/2-29-24-tory-richardson/
LOCATION:Kent Country Club\, 1600 College Ave NE\, Grand Rapids\, 49505
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:Club 77 hosted by Samaritas
DESCRIPTION:More Info and Flyer Coming Soon!
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/club-77-hosted-by-samaritas/
LOCATION:Samaritas Child & Family Center\, 2080 Union Ave. SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49507\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:3.14.24 - Charles Burke (Off-site Luncheon at Frederik Meijer Gardens)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an off-site luncheon at Frederik Meijer Gardens and a presentation by Charles Burke\, President & CEO of FMG! \nBIO – Charles Burke – President & CEO\, Frederik Meijer Gardens \nSince 2014\, Charles served as President and CEO of The War Memorial\, a waterfront cultural campus in Grosse Pointe Farms that curates experiences focusing on arts\, culture\, film\, patriotism\, community connectivity\, and leadership. His work has empowered the total transformation of The War Memorial as a regional impact organization welcoming more than 300\,000 patrons with over 3\,000 events annually\, all while incubating more than 65 nonprofit organizations. The Nationally Registered Historic campus includes the new Fred M. Alger Center (opened in fall 2022)\, designed by the ROSSETTI architecture team; Les Braves II: At Water’s Edge Park and Gardens\, visioned by famed international artist Anilore Banon; WM Community Foundation; Patriot Theater for arts\, culture\, and film; an Arts and Community Wing inclusive of multiple galleries and classrooms; and an Italian Renaissance-style estate home designed by American architect Charles A. Platt. Charles’ leadership has reimagined an institution now positioned to grow in all aspects of its diversified business lines while redefining the role of a nonprofit institution as a catalyst for a forward-thinking community. \nPassionate about providing unfettered accessibility to the arts for all people\, Charles spent a significant portion of his career as both an executive and orchestral conductor for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. As Senior Director of Education for the DSO\, Charles was responsible for the development of the Pincus Education Center in Midtown Detroit as well as programs such as the African American Fellowship program\, a graduate-level training program to radically improve diversity in classical music; the DSO’s Civic Youth Ensembles\, one of the largest youth training programs in the United States; and connecting Orchestral musicians with children from all communities and all ages through concerts\, classroom interactivity\, and technology-based learning. As an Orchestral Conductor and Music Director\, Charles led more than 300 performances on the famed Orchestral Hall stage\, specialized in working with young people and having the privilege of working with artists such as Leonard Slatkin\, Itzhak Perlman\, Midori\, Emanuel Ax\, Michael W. Smith\, Marcus Belgrave\, Rodney Whitaker\, and George Shirley. His artistic leadership included 22 world premieres and commissions; multiple recordings; serving as a robotic computer model for ASIMO the conducting robot; and regularly working as a college instructor\, adjudicator\, guest conductor\, and artistic consultant for organizations throughout the country. \nCharles\, a graduate of Leadership Detroit XXXV\, enjoys several volunteer roles\, including Board Director for Jefferson East\, Inc.\, TechTown Detroit\, Community Advisory Board for Beaumont Health Grosse Pointe\, Editorial Board of the Grosse Pointe News\, Executive Producer for Live Inspired Productions\, and Michigan Youth Arts Festival. He holds degrees from George Mason University and West Virginia University\, executive leadership training at the Harvard Business School and Columbia College\, and as a Creative Alliances Fellow and Emerging Non-Profit Leaders Fellow for National Arts Strategies. \nA Washington\, D.C.\, metropolitan region native\, Charles and his wife moved to Michigan last century to pursue graduate studies at the University of Michigan. Charles began his service-based career as a public school music teacher in Fairfax County\, Virginia\, earning a nomination for the National Sallie Mae First Class Teaching Award and\, later\, the International Network of Schools Community Partnership Award for his collaborative work between the DSO and the Detroit School of Arts. He has also been the recipient of the Grosse Pointe/Harper Woods NAACP President’s Award\, which recognized his leadership and commitment toward healthy and connected communities. Today\, Charles’ wife is an Executive with Mercedes-Benz North America Corporation\, and together they are parents to two teenagers/young adults who constantly allow them to amplify patience as one of their top strengths.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/3-14-24-charles-burke-off-site-luncheon-at-frederik-meijer-gardens/
LOCATION:Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park\, 1000 E Beltline Ave NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49525\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:3.21.24 - Dr. Mark Hamilton
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Mark Hamilton – President\, Versa Culture LLC \nPresentation Topic: Remote work and its impact on organizational culture \nBIO: \nDr. Mark A. Hamilton is President of Versa Culture LLC\, a management consulting firm that helps Michigan businesses to solve people-related challenges in the workplace. Dr. Hamilton has spent the past 15 years managing and advising projects valued from $25-$180 million in the United States and overseas. His expertise includes manufacturing culture\, workforce development\, coaching\, leadership development\, performance management\, and organizational development. He spent 7 years as a successful executive search specialist early in his career\, helping companies in manufacturing\, materials processing\, and technology to attract and retain the best talent. Born and raised in Michigan\, Dr. Hamilton has a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University and a PhD degree from Michigan State University\, where he studied Education and International Development Studies. While there\, he received a Fulbright Award to study organizational culture abroad\, focusing on what makes organizations successful. Dr. Hamilton has won praise from colleagues and project partners for his ability to rapidly form trusting and productive relationships with clients and partners to achieve results. He has successfully supported projects in the United States\, Turkey\, Egypt\, Italy\, Nigeria\, Ethiopia\, and other countries. He is fluent in both English and French.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/3-21-24-dr-mark-hamilton/
LOCATION:Kent Country Club\, 1600 College Ave NE\, Grand Rapids\, 49505
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:3.28.24 - Alejandro Quiroga\, M.D.
DESCRIPTION:Alejandro Quiroga\, M.D.\, MBA – President\, Corewell Health West. \nPresentation Topic: Dr. Quiroga will explain how is guides a complex organization that impacts all of us. \n\nBIO: \n\nAle leads strategy\, operations\, clinical oversight and financial performance for 10 hospitals\, 120 outpatient locations\, telehealth\, a large continuing and home care enterprise\, and a medical group with 2\,000+ provider members in West Michigan. He also serves as a member of the system leadership team at Corewell Health™ — formed by the joining together of Beaumont Health and Spectrum Health in 2022. \nAs a catalyst for transformation\, Ale identifies new\, value-based models of care that improve health. He is passionate about enabling a culture that prioritizes what is right\, humanity and simplicity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA practicing physician\, Ale’s primary specialty is pediatric nephrology. He was previously the senior vice president\, chief medical officer\, ambulatory care and population health\, Corewell Health West. Prior to that\, he was vice president\, medical affairs for Spectrum Health Medical Group. He also held numerous leadership positions at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital including division chief of pediatric specialties and associate program director for the pediatric residency program after joining Spectrum Health in 2011 as a pediatric nephrologist.\n\n\nAle earned his medical degree from Universidad del Rosario – Colegio Mayor de Nuestra Senora del Rosario. He completed his residency at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami\, and his fellowship in pediatric nephrology at Montefiore Children’s Hospital in New York. He earned his executive MBA at Grand Valley State University in Michigan.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/3-28-24-alejandro-quiroga-m-d/
LOCATION:Kent Country Club\, 1600 College Ave NE\, Grand Rapids\, 49505
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:4.4.24 - NO LUNCHEON - SPRING BREAK
DESCRIPTION:There will be no luncheon this week in observance of Spring Break
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/4-4-24-no-luncheon-spring-break/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:4.11.24 - Interact Luncheon - Mark Peters - CEO\, Butterball Farms
DESCRIPTION:Each year our Interact students coordinate a luncheon and choose the speaker who will present at a luncheon. This year they have chosen the CEO of Butterball Farms Mark Peters! \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nBIO \nMark Peters is the Chief Executive Officer of Butterball Farms\, Inc.\, which was nationally recognized as one of The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For from 2015 to 2022. The second-generation family business\, based in Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, is America’s leading producer of culinary butter and margarine and creates custom butter flavors for some of America’s biggest brands. \nPeters began as a factory worker in his father’s company at the age of 12: an experience that taught him first-hand about the challenges that frontline workers face. At 30\, he took over the company determined to lead a financially successful business that would also enrich the lives of its workers. \nIn 2003\, he organized a pioneering group of CEOs and community leaders to found The Source\, a not-for-profit organization that has helped hundreds of workers navigate personal challenges that were interfering with their jobs and delivered an average annual return on investment of 200 percent to its partner organizations. In 2020\, Peters published his first book The SOURCE: Using the Power of Collaboration to Stabilize Your Workforce and Impact Your Community highlighting his journey from concept to creation of The Source. \nThis West Michigan-based model has been replicated in nearly 10 states; and Peters is currently expanding its mission to help frontline workers not only maintain their jobs but progress into better positions within or across partner companies. \nRecognized by numerous companies from Ernst & Young to McDonalds\, and most recently Vistage\, for his leadership\, Peters is an engaging speaker and storyteller who has addressed TED-x and other audiences. He lives in Grand Rapids with his daughter and dog and is an avid diver\, boater\, biker\, and skier.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/4-11-24-interact-luncheon-mark-peters-ceo-butterball-farms/
LOCATION:Kent Country Club\, 1600 College Ave NE\, Grand Rapids\, 49505
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:4.18.24 - Vonnie Woodrick - Founder\, i understand
DESCRIPTION:Vonnie Woodrick – Founder\, i understand \nSpeaker Topic: Mental Illness and helping those who are enduring the same grief that she and her family have experienced\, her story is powerful as she will share how we all can overcome the attitudes and stigmas surrounding the topic. \nBIO: \nAfter the loss of her husband\, Rob\, in 2003\, Vonnie Woodrick’s life was forever changed\, as she was forced to live a life without her loving partner and the father of their three children. Feeling as if no one understood suicide\, the effects mental illness can have\, and the judgment attached\, Vonnie set out to change attitudes and the conversation. These efforts led to the formation of i understand in 2014. One of Vonnie’s first initiatives was to create a petition to change the definition of suicide – updating the stigmatizing definition about intentionally taking one’s life to one about suicide’s role as a terminal side effect of mental illness. Under Vonnie’s leadership\, i understand continues to advocate for open conversations\, better resources for loss after suicide and a stigma free society. \n \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/4-18-24-vonnie-woodrick-founder-i-understand/
LOCATION:Kent Country Club\, 1600 College Ave NE\, Grand Rapids\, 49505
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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