Mel Disselkoen was born on a farm in a Dutch settlement in South Dakota. He grew up with an independent farming mentality of hard work and creative problem solving. A Master Beekeeper, he has kept bees for over 40 years and is familiar with all facets of beekeeping. Today Mel enjoys observing honeybee behavior and…

            Leslie Hooker - Co-Founder of HW Living Venture/Beer City Dog Biscuits Leslie has been an advocate for her son and the disabled community in Grand Rapids, MI for over 25 years. Leslie has been involved with Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired for 20 years. She also did…

Steve Heacock is a business and community leader whose career has included executive management, legal and accounting practice, community building, civic engagement and public service. He is President/CEO of Grand Rapids Whitewater, which is restoring the namesake rapids to the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids. Steve has played a key role in many of…

A time for networking and socializing while getting to know more about Rotary and our Rotary Club of Grand Rapids Members. Feel free to invite your spouse, significant other, guests, co-workers and prospective members for a fun evening, enjoying food, beverages and friendship!

**This event will require an RSVP to attend and limited to 90 Rotarians and guests. Rotary Club of Grand Rapids members will be given first option to attend. Guests will be placed on a waiting list.** Marge Palmerlee is a well-known and respected leader, having dedicated her life and career to serving our community’s most…

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**This event requires an RSVP to attend. Rotary Club of Grand Rapids members will be given first option and guests will be placed on a waiting list.** Gerry cares deeply about the homeless youth population as he has devoted his entire professional career to a ministry of service and advocacy for those who are in…

A time for networking and socializing while getting to know more about Rotary and our Rotary Club of Grand Rapids Members. Feel free to invite your spouse, significant other, guests, co-workers and prospective members for a fun evening, enjoying food, beverages and friendship!

President Matthew A. Scogin is the 14th president of Hope College.  He was elected by the Board of Trustees on December 7, 2018, and assumed office on July 1, 2019. Previously, Scogin served as chief administrative officer at the global financial advisory firm of Perella Weinberg Partners in New York City, where he oversaw operations,…