Vonnie Woodrick - Founder, i understand Speaker 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. BIO: After the loss of her husband, Rob, in…
Join us for our annual STRIVE (Students Taking Renewed Interest in the Value of Education) student mentorship luncheon. We will celebrate and highlight all the progress and wonderful things the student mentees and mentors have been up to! ABOUT STRIVE: Strive is a motivational mentoring program that targets high school junior and senior students who…
Come join us for our monthly Club 77 event at the Grand Rapids Ballet on May 2nd from 5 pm - 6:30 pm! This will also be one of our New Member Recruitment Events, so bring a friend, colleague, or anyone you think would be interested in joining our club. If you are not a…
Join us May 7th for the 2024 Frederick Meijer Service Above Self Award Dinner celebrating Sr. Mary Aquinas Weber! To purchase tickets, use this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/827413485007?aff=oddtdtcreator
Aaron Nilsson - CIO & CDO, Jets Pizza Speaker Topic: Digital Transformation & Use of A.I. in Labor Shortage and Operations BIO: Aaron Nilsson is the CIO of Jets Pizza. Nilsson joined the team in early 2019 to use his skill set to build Jet’s Pizza’s digital presence and improve online experiences for both customers…
Kyle McGregor, PhD - Director of Health Innovations, Spartan Innovations Speaker Topic: Innovation Strategies for MSU in Grand Rapids BIO: Dr. McGregor is a dynamic leader dedicated to bringing innovative technology and cutting-edge ideas to underserved communities. As the Director of Health Innovations at Spartan Innovations, a venture studio and venture capital group affiliated with…
There will be no luncheon on May 23rd in Observance of Memorial Day
Join us for an off-site luncheon at Blanford Nature Center on May 30th! Steve Wilson - CEO, Blandford Nature Center Speaker Topic: Blandford Nature Center is the only nature center in Kent County and its importance to the environment and West Michigan communities BIO: Steve has been with Blandford Nature Center since February 2023. He…
Come join us for our monthly Club 77 event hosted by YMCA Mary Free Bed. Beverages and appetizers will be served for a night of socializing and connection!
This meeting will also be our Annual Membership Meeting to elect Club directors (via ballot vote) and conduct other club business. Jen Schottke - President, West Michigan Construction Institute Speaker Topic: Updates Coming Soon! Bio: Jen Schottke is president of the West Michigan Construction Institute (WMCI), a leading commercial construction trade school located in the…