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SUMMARY:9.1.22 - No Luncheon - Labor Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:No Luncheon – Labor Day Celebration
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/9-1-22-labor-day-celebration-no-luncheon/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:9.8.22 - Cathy Holbrook
DESCRIPTION:Cathy Holdbrook\, Executive Director\, St. Cecilia Music Center\nTopic: “St. Cecilia Music Center History and Future” \nCathy Holbrook has held a leadership role in non-profit arts organizations for 30 years. She has been the executive and artistic director at St. Cecilia Music Center since 2006. Prior to her position at St. Cecilia\, Cathy was the executive director of the Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra for 11 years in California. She has also held public relations and development positions at the Los Angles Philharmonic and the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angles\, CA and the La Jolla Chamber Music Society in San Diego\, CA. Cathy was personal assistant to world-renowned pianist\, composer\, and conductor André Previn. \nSince her time with St. Cecilia Music Center\, she has facilitated a rebrand of the Center with a new name and image. She manages the administrative staff and works with the board of directors to maintain a successful and fiscally responsible organization. \nCathy envisioned and initiated a jazz series\, folk series\, and chamber music series all of which brings world-renowned musicians to Grand Rapids for performances in the superb Royce Auditorium. In 2012 Cathy forged a partnership between St. Cecilia Music Center and the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center in New York\, the most prestigious chamber music organization in the country\, to co-present concerts at St. Cecilia. She was instrumental in bringing music to ArtPrize in 2011 by engaging musicians to exhibit musical entries at St. Cecilia Music Center and initiating independently organized prize money specifically for musical ArtPrize entries. \nSeven years ago Cathy created a new partnership with the syndicated radio show Acoustic Café and its host Rob Reinhart. The collaboration brings touring folk musicians and bands to St. Cecilia Music Center for performances. The series also gives St. Cecilia and Grand Rapids national exposure through taped interviews that air on the nationally syndicated radio show – heard on over 150 stations throughout the country. \nDuring Cathy’s tenure at St. Cecilia Music Center\, the number of concerts presented in the Chamber\, Jazz\, and Folk series has increased six times over. The artists presented are of the highest caliber\, all Grammy-award winning and in-demand performers. The budget of St. Cecilia Music Center has increased in revenue by 50% with a significant increase in ticket sales and development revenue. \nIn 2015/16 Cathy orchestrated a $5.5 million capital campaign that allowed St. Cecilia Music Center to complete a $2.5 million renovation on the then 129-year-old building that SCMC calls home at 24 Ransom Ave. That same campaign doubled the size of the endowment for SCMC. \nCathy is skilled in creating strategies for organizational evolution. Her strengths lie in building a strong team within her organization\, finding innovative programs to reach a wide variety of community members\, and building important relationships with many different constituencies who are stakeholders in the mission of the organization. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/9-8-22-cathy-holbrook/
LOCATION:St. Cecilia Music Center\, 24 Ransom Ave NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:9.15.22 - "Know Me Better"
DESCRIPTION:The “Know Me Better” luncheon is a fantastic opportunity for Rotarians to connect by sharing their personal story of why they chose Rotary and are committed to serving. #serviceaboveself
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/9-15-22-know-me-better/
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:20220922T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220922T131500
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SUMMARY:9.22.22 - Alicia Córdoba
DESCRIPTION:Alicia R. Córdoba\, D.M.A.\, President\, Aquinas College\nAlicia Córdoba brings more than two decades of experience in Catholic higher education\, both as a faculty member and administrator\, to her new role in leading the nationally ranked liberal arts institution. A mission-driven and motivational leader\, Córdoba has broad expertise in strategic planning\, financial management and stewardship\, curriculum and program design\, fundraising\, marketing\, team building\, process improvement\, and related areas. \nA native of the Chicago suburbs\, Córdoba spent 19 years in faculty and administrative positions of increasing authority at Benedictine University in Lisle\, Illinois. She currently serves as associate vice president and Beirne director of the Center for Catholic Studies at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. \nA graduate of The Juilliard School where she was the first woman to receive a Doctor of Musical Arts in English horn performance\, Córdoba has performed oboe and English horn with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. She holds the position of principal English horn in Sinfonia da Camera\, a chamber orchestra at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in Urbana\, Illinois.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/9-22-22-alicia-cordoba/
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:20220929T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220929T131500
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SUMMARY:9.29.22 - Paul Heroman
DESCRIPTION:Paul Heroman – Rotary District Governor\, District 6290\nPaul M. Heroman\, an acknowledged transformational turn-around leader\, has 30 years’ of experience instituting market-focused\, quality improvement to stabilize businesses\, reduce costs\, grow revenue\, and develop staff. Ten years ago\, he began translating his deep experience in corporate and nonprofit leadership into his passion for developing future leaders in today’s workforce\, obtaining an Executive M.B.A. in his transition to corporate education and development. \nIn 2016\, Paul joined the University of Notre Dame’s Stayer Center for Executive Education retiring late in 2020 but continuing in the executive education space with the Kelley School of Business. Prior to joining Notre Dame\, he started and led the Center for Leadership at Grand Valley State University. Paul is a hands-on guide and mentor who knows the challenges leaders face—from middle managers to C-suite executives—and is committed to providing the practical knowledge and resources needed to help people lead and organizations succeed. \nPaul has been actively involved with Rotary International for over 25 years\, serving as the past president of the Ada-Cascade Club. He is past president of Rotary East Charities (which supports nonprofit youth programs) and Assistant Governor of District 6290. He has been selected District 6290 Governor 2022-23. Paul chaired the club’s Life Leadership program and has served on the board of directors for nearly a decade. He was awarded the Paul Harris Fellow Award by the Rotary Foundation and has additionally served as director of two nonprofit boards.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/9-29-22-paul-heroman/
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:10.6.22 - Club 77 - Dave's Haircut
DESCRIPTION:Club 77 – Dave’s Haircut – RI Foundation Fundraiser\nDetails: \nRotarian Dave Bulkowski will get his haircut for the first time in 5 years! \nYou’ll be able to tour the property and donate to The Rotary Foundation as a pledge to cut Dave’s hair. The largest pledges will actually be “making the cuts” aided by a stylist from Capelli Salon. Consider pooling your pledges as a team bid. \nAll funds will go to the Rotary Foundation and his hair will be given to Locks of Love. The donations will help us reach our club goal to the Rotary Foundation which qualifies us for District grants in the future. Those grants will help us continue to provide ramps in the years to come. \nOther “heroic feats” of David’s hair may include: \n\nPurifying the water in Nicaragua\nCleaning the Grand River’s banks\nBuilding latrines in Sri Lanka\nA beautiful wig for Locks of Love\n\nR.S.V.P. by Friday\, September 30th\n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/10-6-22-club-77-disability-advocates/
LOCATION:Disability Advocates of Kent County\, 160 68th St SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49548\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221013T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221013T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T172747
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SUMMARY:10.13.22 - Jeremy DeRoo
DESCRIPTION:Jeremy DeRoo – Chief Executive Officer\, Dwelling Place\nJeremy has a BA in Psychology from Calvin College and a Masters in Public Administration from Grand Valley State University and is an alumnus of the Impact Investing Programme at Oxford University. \nBorn and raised on a dairy farm in Southern Ontario\, DeRoo came to Grand Rapids to attend Calvin College. He met his wife\, Heidi\, while they were both participating in a study abroad program in Nairobi\, Kenya. They now have four children. \nDeRoo has always had an interest in cross-cultural diversity and community development\, a passion that brought him to visit community development sites in Romania\, Uganda\, Kenya\, and the Philippines. He credits the trip to the Philippines when he was 18 as critical in developing his commitment to helping communities realize their potential as a means of ensuring social justice. \nDeRoo came back to Grand Rapids in 2002 to take a job as a housing coordinator at LINC\, which was just starting its first projects.  From 2002 to 2008\, LINC grew from 2 employees to 12 and DeRoo moved into the role of Operations Director where he oversaw the daily activities of the organization including primary responsibility for financial management. When the founding Executive Director left the organization\, DeRoo was named interim executive director and was appointed to the permanent Co-Executive Director position in July 2008. \nAs Co-Executive Director\, DeRoo has led LINC in revitalizing neighborhoods through authentic engagement\, stimulating economic development\, expanding housing opportunities\, creating affordable housing\, and developing leadership and capacity to residents and grass-root organizations. DeRoo has positioned LINC to create intentional connections at the national\, state\, local\, and block levels to maximize impact in the communities served. Recognizing the community development work within the urban core American context is connected to racial equity\, DeRoo has helped build a diverse team of employees and helped address issues of systemic racialization in Grand Rapids. \nSince starting with LINC\, DeRoo has helped secure over $67 million in funding for community improvement efforts resulting in over 300 families increasing their assets.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/10-13-22-jeremy-deroo/
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:20221020T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221020T131500
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SUMMARY:10.20.22 - Dom Federico
DESCRIPTION:Dom Federico\, Owner\, Good Friends Auto\nDom was born and raised in Cleveland\, Ohio.  He attended Chanel Catholic High School (Marist all-boys school)\, Case Western Reserve University\, with an Undergrad Majoring in Psychology and a minor in Biology. He obtained his MD degree from Ohio State Medical School. He served his OB-GYN internship and Residency a Butterworth Hospital. \nDom was a Founding Board Member of Butterworth HMO (Priority Health)\, he served on the Butterworth Insurance Exchange (MPIE)\, and MMPC Board and Finance Committee Member of Butterworth Hospital. \nHe practiced Ob-Gyn for 41 years in a private ob/gyn\, primary care\, and specialty practice\, multi-specialty group practice\, and finally as an employed physician. He delivered over 6000 babies and 99 second-generation babies. \nDom accidentally became a used car dealer!
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/10-20-22-matthew-biersack-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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221027T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221027T131500
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SUMMARY:10.27.22 - Bill Coderre
DESCRIPTION:Bill Coderre\, President & CEO Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes\nBill has been driven by his strong passion for the organization’s mission and an unrelenting personal commitment to managerial success for the benefit of the kids that are favorably impacted by Junior Achievement’s programs. Demonstrates the principles of superior business and fiscal practices in running Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes. Has elevated JA in West Michigan to new levels which other JA chapters strive to achieve. \nSpecialties: leadership\, commitment to metrics\, fiscal management\, team building\, donor stewardship\, lobbying\, fundraising\, commitment\, and drive. \n \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/10-27-22-bill-coderre/
LOCATION:Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes\, 4090 Lake Dr SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49546\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221103T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221103T183000
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SUMMARY:11.3.22 - Club 77 hosted by Greg Rhodes
DESCRIPTION:Rotarian Greg Rhodes and AEBetancourt are hosting the November Club 77! \nDATE: \nThursday\, November 3\, 2022 \nTIME: \n4:30-6:00 PM \nLOCATION: \nAEBetancourt \n408 Broadway Ave NW 3rd Floor\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49504 \n(AEBetancourt new office is located on the 3rd floor above the New Holland Knickerbocker Brewery) \nDETAILS & RSVP: \nClub 77 events are a great way to introduce and invite prospective members\, partners\, and guests for an evening of fun\, food\, beverages\, and networking! \nPlease RSVP to the Rotary office by Friday\, October 28th and if bringing a guest\, please provide their name in the RSVP email. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/11-3-22-club-77-hosted-by-greg-rhodes/
LOCATION:AEBetancourt\, 408 Broadway Ave NW 3rd Floor\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221110T131500
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SUMMARY:11.10.22 -  Gleaves Whitney
DESCRIPTION:Executive Director\, Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation\nGleaves Whitney\, who has served as director of the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies at Grand Valley State University since 2003\, was chosen to fill the role of executive director for the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation (GRFPF) effective Sept. 1\, 2020. \nCredited with establishing the first sustained and comprehensive common ground initiative in U.S. higher education\, Whitney received a National Endowment for Humanities grant for the program. Through his leadership\, the Hauenstein Center has hosted major conferences that have helped revive the study of Midwestern history and launched the nation’s first presidential question-and-answer column\, “Ask Gleaves.” He also developed the Peter C. Cook Leadership Academy at the Hauenstein Center\, which now has more than 400 alumni serving in communities around the nation. \nBefore joining the Hauenstein Center\, Whitney served in Michigan Governor John Engler’s administration as senior writer\, chief speechwriter\, historian\, and assisted in the creation of the Michigan Department of History\, Arts\, and Libraries. He earned a bachelor’s degree in social sciences from Colorado State University\, Fort Collins; and a master’s degree in history from the University of Michigan. He was presented with a Doctor of Humane Letters from the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology\, Berkeley California; and was selected as a Fulbright Scholar to West Germany (1984-1985).
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/11-10-22-peter-meijer/
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:20221117T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221117T131500
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SUMMARY:11.17.22 - Richard MacKeigan
DESCRIPTION:Richard MacKeigan – ASM Global Regional General Manager – ASM Global Regional Booking Director \nRichard MacKeigan joined ASM Global (formerly SMG) as General Manager of the Van Andel Arena\, DeVos Performance Hall and Grand Center (now DeVos Place) in September of 1998\, a position he still holds today.  In this capacity\, he has overall financial\, marketing\, booking and operational responsibility for Van Andel Arena\, DeVos Performance Hall and DeVos Place.  He oversees a staff of approximately 150 full and part-time employees at the venues. ASM Global began managing the Grand Center and DeVos Performance Hall in 1994\, the Arena since it opened in 1996\, and now DeVos Place\, the state-of-the-art convention complex\, which opened in 2005. \nIn August of 2006\, the Grand Rapids-Kent County Convention/Arena Authority hired Rich as their first Executive Director in addition to his duties as General Manager at Van Andel Arena\, DeVos Performance Hall and DeVos Place. \nIn April of 2007\, ASM Global named MacKeigan Regional General Manager.  In addition to his duties as General Manager for DeVos Performance Hall\, DeVos Place\, and Van Andel Arena\, he also now oversees the ASM Global managed facilities in Peoria\, IL; Rockford\, IL; Canton\, OH; Saginaw\, MI; and Port Huron\, MI. \nIn 2012\, ASM Global tapped MacKeigan to be a Regional Booking Director as well. In this capacity\, MacKeigan acts as a resource for ASM Global managed venues in Canada and the Upper Midwest for entertainment booking. As one of four Regional Booking Directors\, MacKeigan works under ASM Global’s Vice President of Live Entertainment and focuses on relationships with booking agents\, promoters\, managers\, and artists in an effort to increase bookings in ASM Global venues and assure the highest possible quality experiences had by touring personnel while in ASM Global venues. \nPrior to coming to Grand Rapids\, MacKeigan worked for the Corel Centre (now Canadian Tire Place)\, the 18\,500-seat home to the NHL’s Ottawa Senators.  Involved in the opening of the venue in 1996\, MacKeigan held capacities as Event Coordinator\, Booking Manager\, and Director of Marketing while in Ottawa. \nPrior to moving back North of the border (MacKeigan is a Canadian)\, he worked in Miami\, Florida as Coordinator of Marketing and Public Relations for Joe Robbie Stadium (now Hard Rock Stadium)\, home to the Miami Dolphins of the NFL.  The 76\,000-seat venue hosted many large events above and beyond home games for its then-two tenants (MLB’s Florida Marlins)\, including major concerts\, College Bowl Games\, world-class soccer\, and the 1995 Superbowl while he was there.  He also worked as an Event Coordinator for the Miami Arena\, then home to the Miami Heat of the NBA and Florida Panthers of the NHL.  His first position in Miami was in the Community Relations Department of the Miami Dolphins. \nMacKeigan holds a graduate degree in Sports Administration from St. Thomas University in Miami\, Florida as well as an undergraduate degree in Recreation Administration with a minor in Commerce from Dalhousie University in Halifax\, Nova Scotia.  Born in Montreal\, Quebec\, MacKeigan’s family moved to Ottawa\, Ontario when he was 12 where he attended high school. \nHe is presently on the Executive Board of Directors for Experience Grand Rapids and the Board of Directors for the Economic Club of Grand Rapids and the Grand Rapids Downtown Market. He is a member of the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) and is involved with Hospice of West Michigan and The Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce.  Rich and Terri\, his wife of twenty-four years\, live in Caledonia with their 21-year-old daughter\, Lauren\, 19-year-old son\, Wil\, and 18-year-old son\, Connor.  They have continued to enjoy their life in Grand Rapids and consider themselves very lucky to have been exposed to such a wonderful community.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/11-17-22-richard-mackeigen/
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:11.24.22 - No Luncheon - Thanksgiving Holiday
DESCRIPTION:No Luncheon – Thanksgiving Holiday
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/11-24-22-no-luncheon-thanksgiving-holiday/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221201T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221201T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172747
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SUMMARY:12.1.22 - Club 77
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive Rotary Club 77 event and tour of the Grand Rapids Community Archives and Research Center including 250\,000+ artifacts and specimens that have been collected for nearly 170 years. \nDATE: \nThursday\, December 1\, 2022 \nTIME: \n4:30-6:00 PM \nLOCATION: \nCommunity Archives and Research Center (CARC) \n223 Washington St SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49503 \nEVENT DETAILS & RSVP: \nLight appetizers & beverages\, the tour of collections begins at 5 PM. \nClub 77 events are a great way to introduce and invite prospective members\, partners\, and guests for an evening of fun\, food\, beverages\, and networking! \nPlease RSVP to the Rotary office at rotary@grrotary.org by Friday\, November 25th and if bringing a guest\, please provide their name in the RSVP email.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/12-1-22-club-77/
LOCATION:GRPM Community Archives and Research Center\, 223 Washington St SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221208T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221208T131500
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SUMMARY:12.8.22 - Tim Kelly
DESCRIPTION:Tim Kelly – President & CEO\, Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. \nTim Kelly is the President and CEO at Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.\, an organization he has been with since 2013. In that time he has managed several key capital projects and planning efforts\, including the first update to the Downtown Master Plan in more than 20 years. Tim is involved in several local civic organizations\, including as a board member at the Downtown Market and the Ecliptic at Rosa Parks Conservancy. Tim also serves a board member for the International Downtown Association and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners. \nPrior to working in Grand Rapids\, Tim worked for the Long Beach Redevelopment Agency in Long Beach\, CA. He has an undergraduate degree in Business Management from Hope College and a Master’s Degree in City and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic University. He is a resident of the City of Grand Rapids where he lives with his wife and 5-year-old son. \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/12-8-22-tim-kelly/
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:20221215T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221215T131500
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SUMMARY:12.15.22 - Holiday Luncheon Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Luncheon Celebration \nEvent info to be provided.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/12-15-22-holiday-luncheon-celebration/
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;VALUE=DATE:20221222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221223
DTSTAMP:20260403T172747
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SUMMARY:12.22.22 - No Luncheon - Christmas Celebration
DESCRIPTION:No Luncheon – Christmas Celebration
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/12-22-22-no-luncheon-christmas-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221229
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221230
DTSTAMP:20260403T172747
CREATED:20220802T220555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T220555Z
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SUMMARY:12.29.22 - No Luncheon - New Year's Celebration
DESCRIPTION:No Luncheon – New Year’s Celebration
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/12-29-22-no-luncheon-new-years-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230105T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230105T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172747
CREATED:20220802T220735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T004323Z
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SUMMARY:1.5.23 - Club 77 - Hosted by President Doris Drain
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Rotary Club 77 event at United Bank hosted by Club President Doris Drain! \nDATE: \nThursday\, January 5\, 2023 \nTIME: \n4:30-6:00 PM \nLOCATION: \nUnited Bank \n900 East Paris Ave SE \nGrand Rapids\, MI 49546 \nEVENT DETAILS & RSVP: \nAppetizers & adult beverages will be served. \nClub 77 events are a great way to introduce and invite prospective members\, partners\, and guests for an evening of fun\, food\, beverages\, and networking! \nThis event is for Rotarians only and is limited to 65 attendees. Please RSVP to the Rotary office at rotary@grrotary.org by Friday\, December 30th.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/1-5-23-club-77-presidents-post-holiday-open-house/
LOCATION:United Bank\, 900 East Paris Ave SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49546\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230112T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230112T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T172747
CREATED:20220802T221223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T174915Z
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SUMMARY:1.12.23 - Mike Guswiler
DESCRIPTION:“The Economic Impact of Sports Tourism”\nMike Guswiler – President\, West MI Sports Commission\nMike received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Central Michigan University. He has served over 30 years in the hospitality and tourism industry working for Hyatt Regency\, Sheraton Hotels and other private and non-profit organizations geared toward economic impact through tourism. Mike is a graduate of Leadership Grand Rapids (2006) and Leadership West Michigan (2008) and has been named The Newsmaker of the Year in Sports by the Grand Rapids Business Journal twice. \nMike serves as the President of the West Michigan Sports Commission\, growing this non-profit over the past fifteen years\, including leading the organization in building\, owning and operating the Meijer Sports Complex baseball/softball facility with 8 fields. Mike’s primary responsibility is to champion the mission of the West Michigan Sports Commission and it’s operating entities to the state\, region\, and nationally by marketing Greater Grand Rapids as a premier destination for sports related business; resulting in economic benefit and quality of life to the region. \n \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/1-12-23-mike-guswiler/
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:20230119T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230119T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T172747
CREATED:20220802T221739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T204852Z
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SUMMARY:1.19.23 - Club Update
DESCRIPTION:Event info to be provided.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/1-19-23-club-update/
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:20230202T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230202T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172747
CREATED:20230124T231656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T231656Z
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SUMMARY:2.2.23 - Club 77
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly Rotary Club 77 sponsored by Samaritas Senior Living and Rotarian Angela Varga! \nDATE: \nThursday\, February 2\, 2023 \nTIME: \n4:30-6:00 PM \nLOCATION: \nSamaritas Senior Living \n2000 32nd St SE Grand Rapids\, MI 49508 \nEVENT DETAILS & RSVP: \nLive Entertainment\, light appetizers\, beverages\, tours\, and free onsite parking \nClub 77 events are a great way to introduce and invite prospective members\, partners\, and guests for an evening of fun\, food\, beverages\, and networking! \nPlease RSVP to the Rotary office at rotary@grrotary.org by Friday\, January 27th and if bringing a guest\, please provide their name in the RSVP email. \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/2-2-23-club-77/
LOCATION:Samaritas Senior Living\, 2000 32nd St SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230209T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230209T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T172747
CREATED:20220927T210030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T223117Z
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SUMMARY:2.9.23 - Scott M. Peters
DESCRIPTION:Scott M. Peters – Author\, Making Waves: Michigan’s Boat Building Industry\, 1865-2000 \nScott M. Peters is Curator of Collections at the Michigan Historical Museum in Lansing and a lifelong Great Lakes boater. A frequent contributor to Michigan History Magazine\, he has been collecting information on the state’s boat-building industry for the past 25 years. \nMichigan will always be known as the automobile capital of the world\, but the Great Lakes State boasts a similarly rich heritage in the development of boat building in America. By the late nineteenth century\, Michigan had emerged as the industry’s hub\, drawing together the most talented designers\, builders\, and engine makers to produce some of the fastest and most innovative boats ever created. Within decades\, gifted Michigan entrepreneurs like Christopher Columbus Smith\, John L. Hacker\, and Gar Wood established some of the nation’s top boat brands and brought the prospect of boat ownership within reach for American consumers from all ranges of income. More than just revolutionizing recreational boating\, Michigan boat builders also left their mark on history—from developing the speedy runabouts favored by illicit rum-runners during the Prohibition era to creating the landing craft that carried Allied forces to shores in Europe and the Pacific in WWII. \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/2-9-23-jeff-rogers/
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:20230216T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230216T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T172747
CREATED:20220927T203012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T195121Z
UID:58968-1676548800-1676553300@grrotary.org
SUMMARY:2.16.23 - SAS'y Community Engagement Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:SAS’y Community Engagement Luncheon \nInfo to be provided \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/2-16-22-service-above-selfie-event/
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:20230223T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230223T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T172747
CREATED:20220927T205958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T213936Z
UID:58974-1677153600-1677158100@grrotary.org
SUMMARY:2.23.23 - Matthew Biersack\, MD
DESCRIPTION:Matthew Biersack\, MD – President\, Trinity Health Saint Mary’s \nDr. Matthew P. Biersack is an internist in Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, affiliated with Trinity Health Grand Rapids. He received his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine and has been practicing for almost 20 years. \n  \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/2-23-23-matthew-biersack-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230407
DTSTAMP:20260403T172747
CREATED:20230224T010757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T010757Z
UID:58980-1680739200-1680825599@grrotary.org
SUMMARY:4.6.23 - No Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:No Luncheon – Spring Break
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/4-6-23-no-luncheon/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230413T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230413T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T172747
CREATED:20220927T211338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T212858Z
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SUMMARY:4.13.23 - Interact Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Interact Luncheon \nInfo to be provided
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/4-13-23-interact-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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230420T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230420T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T172747
CREATED:20230419T204738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T204738Z
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SUMMARY:4.20.23 - Jeff Donofrio
DESCRIPTION:Jeff Donofrio – President & CEO\, Business Leaders for Michigan \nJeff Donofrio is President and CEO of Business Leaders for Michigan\, the state’s business roundtable\, which is dedicated to making Michigan a Top 10 state for jobs\, education\, widely shared prosperity and a healthy economy. The organization is composed exclusively of the executive leaders of Michigan’s largest companies and universities. Members drive 40% of the state’s economy\, employ more than 540\,000 people in Michigan\, generate over $1 trillion in annual revenue and serve more than half of all Michigan public university students. \nDuring Jeff’s tenure\, the organization has notched significant accomplishments\, including increasing the state’s economic competitiveness\, advancing K-12 education reforms\, expanding talent pathways and strengthening Michigan’s business climate. Recent successes include the largest proactive site development investment in Michigan’s history\, transformational investments that resulted in 12\,000 new jobs in critical sectors such as semi-conductor manufacturing\, food processing and electric vehicle production; advancing equity funding in K-12 education; and renewed funding for community college programs and a new $250 million scholarship program for four-year colleges. Jeff also guided the development of a new strategic plan for the organization\, Compete to Win: Michigan’s Path to Top 10\, and provided leadership during the COVID-19 healthcare/economic crisis. \nHe previously served as Director of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO)\, leading the state’s workforce\, economic development\, housing\, and labor activities and overseeing 2\,700 employees and a $1.6 billion budget. Prior to LEO\, Donofrio served as the Executive Director of Workforce Development for the City of Detroit and as an executive at Ford Motor Company. He also led the Michigan operations for Congressmen John D. Dingell and Sandy Levin and served in the Granholm administration. \nJeff grew up working in his family’s small businesses and earned his bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and MBA from Georgetown University. \nHe co-chairs Launch Michigan (Michigan’s K-12 education coalition). He also serves on the boards of the Michigan Workforce Development Board\, Detroit Economic Club\, United Way for Southeastern Michigan\, the Michigan Educational Excellence Foundation and the [Detroit] Mayor’s Workforce Development Board\, as well as the University of Michigan Innovation Partnerships National Advisory Board and the Protect Michigan Commission. Previously\, Jeff chaired the Michigan State Housing Development Authority\, was a member of Michigan Economic Development Corporation Board\, Michigan Strategic Fund\, and U.S. Conference of Mayors Workforce Development Council. In 2018\, he was appointed to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s transition team as Special Advisor for Jobs and the Economy and was named to Crain’s Detroit Business 40 under 40 class.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/4-20-23-jeff-donofrio/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230427T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230427T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T172747
CREATED:20230419T205155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T205155Z
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SUMMARY:4.27.23 - STRIVE Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Our annual STRIVE student program luncheon will celebrate and highlight all the wonderful things the students and mentors have been up to!
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/4-27-23-strive-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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230511T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230511T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T172747
CREATED:20230503T180953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T180953Z
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SUMMARY:5.11.23 - Dr. Keli Christopher
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Keli Christopher – Founding CEO\, STEM Greenhouse \nFounder and Executive Director of STEM Greenhouse\, a nonprofit organization that fervently believes if you plant the seed in the areas of Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Math (STEM) and nurture the resulting curiosity\, CHILDREN WILL FLOURISH!! \nMy interest in math and science began with my excellent education in Grand Rapids Public Schools. I received a full scholarship to the HBCU\, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University\, and continued to the University of Illinois where I received a master’s and a Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering. I am only the third Black woman to ever receive a Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering in the world. I was often the only woman or person of color in a sea of white male faces in all my classes. This led to feelings of disconnectedness\, loneliness\, and alienation. Because of these experiences\, I promised that one day\, I would try to personally make it easier for students of color to succeed in STEM education\, pursue STEM careers\, and feel supported in a way that had been absent for me. \nThis is what I know to be true.\n– Relationships are as important as curriculum in urban K-12 education.\n– One person can change generations by influencing the life of a child. \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/5-11-23-dr-keli-christopher/
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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