• 9.12.24 – Tim Cusack – Professional Speaker & Trainer, Laughter That Matters

    Kent Country Club 1600 College Ave NE, Grand Rapids

    Speaker: Tim Cusack Speaker Topic: Avoiding Long-Term Trauma Bio: Inspiring people to appreciate life, work and relationships, Tim Cusack tours nationally presenting his keynotes and trainings for corporations and associations, as well as education and health care organizations. When not presenting Tim is a professional actor and performs in TV and radio commercials. Tim's occupations…

  • 9.14.24 – WMEAC River Clean-Up – Volunteer Opportunity

    Plaza Towers 201 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    The Community Engagement Committee is excited to share a volunteer opportunity cleaning up the Grand River! Date: Saturday, September 14th Time: 9:00 - 11:00 AM Location: Corner of Market & Wealthy Street Sign-Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EA8A823A0FD0-50353457-wmeac Details: Family-friendly Volunteer Opportunity! Please invite family members and friends to join us! 15 Volunteers Needed Volunteers must be at least…

  • 9.19.24 – 2024-2025 District Governor Brianna Scott, Rotary International District 6290

    Kent Country Club 1600 College Ave NE, Grand Rapids

    Speaker: 2024-2025 District Governor Brianna Scott Speaker Topic: Rotary District 6290 Updates and Plans for the Future Bio: Brianna T. Scott was born and raised in Muskegon, Michigan, attended Michigan State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Art’s degree in Marketing. Among the honors she received were the COGIC Center Aspiring Law Student Scholarship,…

  • 9.26.24 – Dr. Paul Isely – Associate Dean & Professor of Economics, GVSU

    Kent Country Club 1600 College Ave NE, Grand Rapids

    Speaker: Dr. Paul Isely Speaker Topic: West Michigan Economic Update Bio: Dr. Paul Isely is the Associate Dean and Professor of Economics for the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University, which he joined in 1995 after earning his Ph.D. in Economics from Purdue University. He also holds an M.S. in Economics from…

  • 10.2.24 – Ronald McDonald House Dinner Prep – Volunteer Opportunity

    Ronald McDonald House 1323 Cedar St NE, Grand Rapids, United States

    Our Community Engagement Committee is pleased to provide the following volunteer opportunity for our Rotarians and friends to prep meals at Ronald McDonald House! Sign Up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EA8A823A0FD0-51706493-ronald Contact: Jim Gilbert or Andrea Nucci Date: Wednesday, October 2nd @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Location: 1323 Cedar St NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Details: 6 volunteers needed

  • 10.10.24 – Karen Sadler – President, Michael Sadler Foundation

    Kent Country Club 1600 College Ave NE, Grand Rapids

    The Michael Sadler Foundation develops and supports programs that emphasize the combination of academic excellence, athletic achievement, character strength and leadership. Our Inspiration Michael Sadler's extraordinary life was abruptly halted when he died in a tragic car accident in Wisconsin on July 23, 2016.  At the time, he was volunteering at a kicking camp to…

  • 10.12.24 – Ramp Build – Volunteer Opportunity

    TBD

    Our Community Engagement Committee is pleased to provide the following volunteer opportunity for our Rotarians and friends to build a ramp for someone in need! When: Saturday, October 12th Time: 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM Location: TBD (will be announced about a week before ramp build) Sign Up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EA8A823A0FD0-51048994-ramp Contact: If you have questions please get in…

  • 10.12.24 – “Zoo Goes Boo” Rotary Candy Handout – Volunteer Opportunity

    John Ball Zoo 1300 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    The Community Engagement is excited to announce a volunteering opportunity to hand out candy for the John Ball Zoo "Zoo Goes Boo" event! Date: Saturday, October 12 Time: 8:45 am - 1:00 pm Location: 1300 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Volunteer Check-In: Volunteers will check-in at the front gate of the zoo Volunteers:…

  • 10.17.24 – Steve Heacock – President & CEO, Grand Rapids Whitewater

    Kent Country Club 1600 College Ave NE, Grand Rapids

    Speaker: Steve Heacock Speaker Topic: Grand River Restoration Project GRWW’s mission is to recreate the spirit of the iconic grand rapids; to make the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids a more natural river environment and to enhance the sustainability of fish, wildlife and natural resources and provide access to recreation and fitness opportunities to…