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SUMMARY:12.7.17 - "Rotary in the PM"
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for networking\, appetizers and drinks at the Ronald McDonald House beginning at 4:00pm. \nWe will have a modified program followed by an opportunity to network with fellow Rotarian’s and guests.  In addition\, the staff at Ronald McDonald House will provide a tour of their facility. \nWe hope that you will bring your spouses\, friends\, co-workers\, clients and prospect members to this fun event. The cost for each guest is $20. \nHors d’oeuvres will be provided\, along with beer and wine. \nPlease RSVP by 12:00pm on Friday\, December 1st. \n \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/12-7-17-location-to-be-determined/
LOCATION:Ronald McDonald House\, 1323 Cedar St NE\, Grand Rapids\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:12.14.17 - Holiday Luncheon
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URL:https://grrotary.org/event/12-14-17-holiday-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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SUMMARY:12.19.17
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URL:https://grrotary.org/event/12-19-17/
LOCATION:Kuyper College\, 3333 East Beltline\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49525\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171221T170000
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SUMMARY:12.21.17 - No Luncheon - Holiday time celebration
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URL:https://grrotary.org/event/12-21-17-no-luncheon-christmas-holiday/
LOCATION:Rotary Club of Grand Rapids\, 1345 Monroe Ave NW Suite 307\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49505\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171228T131500
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SUMMARY:12.28.17 - No Luncheon - Holiday time celebration
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/no-luncheon-new-years-eve-celebration/
LOCATION:Rotary Club of Grand Rapids\, 1345 Monroe Ave NW Suite 307\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49505\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180104T160000
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SUMMARY:1.4.18 - "Rotary in the PM"
DESCRIPTION:Club President Renwick Brutus would like to host you and a guest at his home on Thursday\, January 4\, beginning at 4 pm for a holiday celebration and as our first “Rotary in the PM” of 2018. \nPlease join your fellow Rotarians and their guests for this relaxing after holiday celebration to enjoy fun and fellowship. \nRotary will be providing an entree\, along with beer\, wine and soda.  Please bring your favorite dish to pass. \nAn RSVP would be greatly appreciated by 12 pm on Tuesday\, January 2. \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/1-4-18-rotary-in-the-pm/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180111T131500
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SUMMARY:1.11.18 - Sean Welsh presenting James Goble
DESCRIPTION:Sean Welsh will be introducing James Goble\, an expert in Cyber Fraud Dectection\, Fraud Detection Operations and Security Operations from PNC Financial Group. \nJames will be discussing the threats that we face everyday from cyber fraud and ways for us to protect ourselves. \n  \nSean Welsh \nSean began his banking career in 1986 with American National Bank & Trust Company of Chicago after graduating from Michigan State University.  After completing his credit training\, he managed a large portfolio of loans to middle market companies located throughout the Midwest.  In 1991 he joined National City’s predecessor bank\, First of America.  Welsh held several line and management positions with First of America including Vice President & Group Manager; Corporate Banking and Vice President & Group Manager- Investment Real Estate.  In addition\, as Vice President of Corporate Finance\, he was responsible for delivering First of America’s Corporate Finance capabilities to the Michigan\, Illinois and Indiana markets. \nSean currently serves as Regional President for the Western Michigan Market.  Previously he served as Senior Vice President and Division Manager for National City’s Corporate Banking group in Chicago and Northern Illinois.  Sean relocated to Chicago from Kalamazoo in 1998 to establish National City’s Corporate Banking line of business in Chicago. \nSean currently serves on the Boards of The Right Place\, Spectrum Health\, Southwest Michigan First\, YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids\, Talent 2025 and Economic Club of Grand Rapids.  He is married and has three daughters. \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/1-11-18-sean-welsh/
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:1.18.18 - James Gill
DESCRIPTION:James R. Gill\, A.A.E.\, IAP\, is the President & Chief Executive Officer for the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority. He is responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of the airport. \nPrior to assuming his current duties in January 2017\, he was Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer for the Allegheny County Airport Authority in Pittsburgh\, PA. He was responsible for day-to-day oversight of the airport system and its 460+ staff members\, as well as major initiatives such as air service negotiations\, airline agreement negotiations\, real estate development\, etc. \nJim has held a number of positions within the aviation industry including: Contract Administrator Supervisor & Finance Director\, both with the Allegheny County Department of Aviation in Pittsburgh\, PA beginning in 1993\, Deputy Executive Director – Finance & Administration with the Allegheny County Airport Authority\, Pittsburgh\, PA beginning in 1997\, Deputy Airport Director – Finance\, Business & Administration/CFO with the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority in Raleigh\, NC beginning in 2001\, and then returning to the Allegheny County Airport Authority in Pittsburgh\, PA in 2001 as the Executive Vice President and CFO. Jim has nearly 25 years experience in the aviation management industry. \nJim holds a Master of Business Administration from Duquesne University with concentrations in Finance\, Accounting and Management Information Systems and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting from Duquesne University. \nJim is an Accredited Airport Executive with the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)\, is a member of their Board of Examiners and is a member of their Finance & Administration Committee. Jim is an International Airport Professional (IAP) with Airports Council International (ACI) & International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). He is a member of the Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) Finance Committee\, and is a Certified Public Accountant.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/1-18-18-james-gill/
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:1.25.18 - Renwick Brutus
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an update about our Club. You will hear from Club President\, Renwick Brutus as he reviews his year and provides an update on his goals. \nWe will have a financial update on the Club\, as well as updates from various Committee Chairs. \nThis will provide the perfect opportunity for our members to ask questions and learn more about more about the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/1-25-18-renwick-brutus/
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:2.1.18 - Rotary in the PM
DESCRIPTION:Mark Potter and Max Smith are happy to host the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids at Our Daily Bread Ministries for our 4:00pm\, “Rotary in the PM” meeting on February 1. \nOur Daily Bread Ministries (“ODBM”) began in 1938 with a radio program called Detroit Bible Class. After moving to Grand Rapids\, the organization was known as Radio Bible Class for many years until the name was eventually changed to Our Daily Bread Ministries. \nODBM is a non-denominational\, non-profit organization with staff and volunteers in over 37 offices around the world working together to distribute more than 60 million resources in 150 countries. Our Daily Bread devotional is publishes in over 50 languages. Ministry efforts include printed materials\, radio and TV broadcasts\, DVDs\, podcasts\, books\, mobile apps and the internet. \nODBM is located at 3000 Kraft Ave. SE\, just south of 28th St. Parking is available on the west and south side of the building. \nHors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served. Tours of the printing facilities and studios will be available.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/2-1-18-rotary-in-the-pm/
LOCATION:Our Daily Bread\, 3000 Kraft Ave SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49512\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:2.8.18 - Tina Freese Decker
DESCRIPTION:Tina Freese Decker\, MHA\, MSIE\, FACHE\nTina Freese Decker is executive vice president and chief operating officer of Spectrum Health\, a $6 billion not-for-profit integrated health system based in West Michigan. She is an experienced leader in strategic planning\, business development\, operations and governance. Tina is responsible for advancing the strategy and leading operations of the organization\, including Spectrum Health Hospital Group\, Spectrum Health Medical Group\, human resources and information services among other departments. In her role\, she will continue to help align leadership and operations in Spectrum Health to better meet the challenges and opportunities within the health care industry. \nTina joined Spectrum Health in 2002 as an administrative fellow and was named system director of planning and strategic development in 2003. She was promoted to vice president in 2006. During this time\, Tina also served as executive director of the Regional Hospital Network\, a group of 21 West Michigan hospitals. \nTina served as president of Spectrum Health United and Kelsey hospitals beginning in 2011\, providing strategic direction for the hospitals and subsidiaries. In 2013\, Tina was named senior vice president/chief strategy officer for Spectrum Health and in the summer of 2014\, she was named president of Spectrum Health Hospital Group\, responsible for strategy\, operations and growth for Spectrum Health’s 12 award-winning hospitals (Butterworth Hospital\, Blodgett Hospital\, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital\, Gerber Memorial\, Big Rapids Hospital\, Ludington Hospital\, Pennock\, United Hospital\, Kelsey Hospital\, Reed City Hospital and Zeeland Community Hospital)\, and 180 ambulatory and service sites. In 2017\, she was named executive vice president and chief operating officer. \nAs a health system\, Spectrum Health was named one of the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems—and in the top five among the largest health systems—in 2017 by Truven Health Analytics®\, part of IBM Watson HealthTM for the sixth time since 2010. This recognition was based largely on the strength of the Spectrum Health Hospital Group and our flagship tertiary/quaternary care center\, Butterworth Hospital. In 2017\, Spectrum Health received the Foster G. McGaw Prize\, one of the most revered community service awards in health care\, sponsored by the Baxter International Foundation\, the American Hospital Association (AHA) and its non-profit affiliate Health Research & Educational Trust. \nTina is leading a care transformation initiative at Spectrum Health grounded in culture change\, improved decision-making and patient-centric care coordination. She is leading an initiative called Nexus\, a $300 million effort to transform care and move to one electronic medical record. \nTina earned her bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University in Ames\, Iowa\, and two master’s degrees from the University of Iowa in Iowa City—one in health administration and one in industrial engineering. \nTina serves on the Fifth Third Bank Western Michigan Board of Directors\, the Michigan Health & Hospital Association Board of Directors\, the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids Board of Directors\, the Grand Rapids Economic Club Board of Directors and the Spectrum Health/Michigan State University Alliance Board of Directors. She also is a member of the Grand Valley State University Office of the Vice Provost for Health Advisory Board and the American Hospital Association Regional Policy Board 5. Tina participates in the Health Management Academy\, the Healthcare Executive Study Society and the Talent 2025 CEO Council. \nTina was named among Crain’s Detroit Business 100 Most Influential Women in 2016 and Grand Rapids’ Business Journal’s 50 Most Influential Women in West Michigan in 2016 and 2014. She also received in 2016 the Iowa State University Outstanding Young Alumni Award. Tina was honored as 2015 Modern Healthcare Up and Comer\, as well as University of Iowa Outstanding Young Alumni in 2014. She also was recognized by the American College of Healthcare Executives in 2013 with the Robert S. Hudgens Memorial Award for Young Healthcare Executive of the Year\, which awards outstanding achievement in the field of health care management. \nTina lives in Grand Rapids\, Michigan with her husband\, daughter and son.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/2-8-18-christina-freese-decker/
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:Volunteer Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of the anniversary of Rotary International. The Rotary Club of Grand Rapids participates in “Days of Caring”. \nOne of this year’s “Days of Caring” projects will be taking place at the Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan on Monday\, February 12th.  3 volunteers are needed to make dinner and dessert for residents of from 4:00-pam-6:00pm. \nIf you are able to volunteer\, please contact Jim Siegel. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nMission\nTo provide a “home-away-from-home” for families of children traveling to Grand Rapids for their child’s medical or mental health treatment. \nHistory\nThe first Ronald McDonald House opened in Philadelphia in 1974. Since then more than 350 Houses have been licensed around the world … all with the common mission of keeping families close as their children receive medical or mental health treatment. \nThe Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan (RMHWM) opened on March 23\, 1990. The 19\,000 square foot facility was designed specifically as a Ronald McDonald House. Located on five park-like acres\, the House has seventeen bedrooms with private baths; two are isolation equipped and three are handicap accessible. Common rooms include a large family-style kitchen with four complete cooking areas\, a dining room\, great room with fireplace\, sitting room\, sunroom overlooking the backyard that has a playground area and walking path and children’s play house\, a laundry room\, and recreation room. \nOverview of the House\nRMHWM registers over 300 families each year. While guests arrive from counties throughout Michigan\, other states\, and even foreign countries\, the majority of the families served reside in the West Michigan area. Families stay at the House for 18 nights\, on average\, though we have had families stay with us for close to a year. We usually have 35-45 guests at the House each night.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/ronald-mcdonald-house/
LOCATION:Ronald McDonald House\, 1323 Cedar St NE\, Grand Rapids\, 49503\, United States
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SUMMARY:2.15.18 - Honorable David Murkowski
DESCRIPTION:Judge David M. Murkowski was born and raised in Milwaukee\, Wisconsin. \nIn 1979 he graduated cum laude from Marquette University\, where he was awarded the university’s Outstanding Student Service Award and the Polanki College Achievement Scholarship. In 1979 Judge Murkowski was also inducted into the National Jesuit Honor Society. He attended Western Michigan University’ s Thomas M. Cooley Law School and was an honor roll graduate in 1983. \nJudge Murkowski served as law clerk to the Michigan House of Representatives Civil Rights Committee and worked as a solo practitioner in Grand Rapids until 1993\, when he joined the law firm of Dilley & Dilley. He specialized in criminal defense\, juvenile neglect and delinquency and probate law\, and served as managing partner of Dilley & Dilley\, Murkowski & Goller until 2006 when he was appointed to the Kent County Probate bench to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Janet A. Haynes. \nIn December of 2007\, the Michigan Supreme Court appointed Judge Murkowski to serve as the Chief Judge of the Kent County Probate Court commencing January 1\, 2008. \nJudge Murkowski currently serves as the President of the Michigan Probate Judges Association and as a member of the Judicial Council of the Judicial Section of the State Bar of Michigan. He has previously served as council member of the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan and as a member of the Executive Committee of the Kent County Family and Children’s Coordinating Council. Judge Murkowski has lectured for the Michigan Judicial Institute\, ICLE’s Probate and Estate Planning Institute\, the Michigan Probate Judges Association and the Grand Rapids Bar Association . Judge Murkowski is a chapter author of Michigan Probate Litigation: A Guide to Contested Litigation\, 211d Ed.\, a contributor to the Michigan Probate Benchbook\, associate editor of Inter-Com\, a journal publication of the Michigan Probate Judges Association\, and was a contributor to the drafting of the Michigan Trust Code. In 2014\, Judge Murkowski was the recipient of the Judicial Contributions in Law and Aging Award by Elder Law of Michigan\, was selected as a Leader in the Law by Michigan Lawyers Weekly\, and was elected as a Fellow of the Michigan State Bar Foundation. \n  \nPROBATE COURT \nMission Statement – The mission of the Kent County Probate Court is to provide an accessible and person-centered venue to secure the peaceful and sound resolution of matters\, where every individual is treated with dignity and respect. \nThe Probate Court is a trial court of statutory jurisdiction in Michigan. It has  exclusive jurisdiction over matters relating to: the estates of decedents; trusts; guardianships of developmentally disabled persons\, legally incapacitated adults\, and minors; conservatorships for protected adults and minors\, protective orders; accounts of other fiduciaries; and petitions for hospitalization of mentally ill persons. The Probate Court also has jurisdiction over a myriad of other types of civil actions\, in particular where  an estate\, trust\, fiduciary or ward is a party. By the nature of the matters within its jurisdiction\, the Probate Court is primarily concerned with the protection of incapacitated individuals and their assets and the proper transfer of assets at death.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/2-15-18-honorable-david-murkowski/
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:Volunteer Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of the anniversary of Rotary International. The Rotary Club of Grand Rapids participates in “Days of Caring”. \nOne of this year’s “Days of Caring” projects will be taking place at Feeding America West Michigan on Friday\, February 16th\, 15 volunteers will be needed to assist with repackaging food from 9:00am-12:00pm. \nPlease contact James Eliassen or Christine Lindeman to volunteer \n \nWhat Does Feeding America West Michigan Do?\nFeeding America West Michigan exists to ensure safe food is available to the hungry in our community. In 2016\, we distributed a record 29.1 million pounds of food\, the equivalent of 24 million meals. \nThis food comes from hundreds of farmers\, manufacturers\, distributors\, and retailers that have edible food they can’t sell because of overruns\, order errors\, misprints\, and other unexpected occurrences. \nWe distribute that reclaimed food to pantries\, shelters\, after-school programs\, and other anti-hunger agencies in 40 Michigan counties. \nMore than 900 agencies use Feeding America West Michigan to provide food to an estimated 492\,100 people every year. We also send food directly to people in need through our local Mobile Food Pantry Program. \nFor every dollar donated to our organization\, we can provide 4 meals to people in need. A gift of just $21 can feed a family of four for a week.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/volunteer-opportunity-4/
LOCATION:Feeding America West Michigan\, 3070 Shaffer Ave SE\, Kentwood\, Michigan\, 49512
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SUMMARY:2.22.18 - Christopher Shires
DESCRIPTION:Christopher Shires joined the Gilmore Car Museum as its Executive Director in January 2017\, organizing several new exhibitions and driving a collection storage building campaign. \nPrior to this\, Chris has served as the Holland Museum as its Executive Director leading the organization through American Alliance of Museum’s reaccreditation\, rebranding\, and new marketing initiatives.  Before this position\, Shires served as the Director of Interpretation and Programs at the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores\, Michigan\, where he helped develop a series of new public and educational programs and exhibits for the Ford House. \nPrior to his time in Michigan\, Shires first served as the Interpretive Services Manager and later\, the Director of Exhibits\, Education and Programs\, at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati\, Ohio. As a member of the new museum’s start-up team. Other previous positions were held at the Campbell House Museum and the St. Louis Mercantile Library. \nShires earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Marshall University and a Master of Arts in History\, along with a Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies\, from the University of Missouri – St. Louis. \nChris and his wife Greta have a seven-year-old son\, Fuller and five-year-old daughter\, Campbell.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/2-22-18-chris-shires/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of the anniversary of Rotary International. The Rotary Club of Grand Rapids participates in “Days of Caring”. \nOne of this year’s “Days of Caring” projects will be taking place at Feeding America West Michigan on Saturday\, February 24th\, 15 volunteers are needed to work with 15-25 STRIVE students and mentors  to assist with repackaging food from 9:00am-12:00pm. \nPlease contact James Eliassen or Christine Lindeman to volunteer \n \nWhat Does Feeding America West Michigan Do?\nFeeding America West Michigan exists to ensure safe food is available to the hungry in our community. In 2016\, we distributed a record 29.1 million pounds of food\, the equivalent of 24 million meals. \nThis food comes from hundreds of farmers\, manufacturers\, distributors\, and retailers that have edible food they can’t sell because of overruns\, order errors\, misprints\, and other unexpected occurrences. \nWe distribute that reclaimed food to pantries\, shelters\, after-school programs\, and other anti-hunger agencies in 40 Michigan counties. \nMore than 900 agencies use Feeding America West Michigan to provide food to an estimated 492\,100 people every year. We also send food directly to people in need through our local Mobile Food Pantry Program. \nFor every dollar donated to our organization\, we can provide 4 meals to people in need. A gift of just $21 can feed a family of four for a week.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/volunteer-opportunity-5/
LOCATION:Feeding America West Michigan\, 3070 Shaffer Ave SE\, Kentwood\, Michigan\, 49512
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SUMMARY:3.1.18 - Special Guest - RSVP required
DESCRIPTION:RSVP’s will be required to attend this luncheon. \nRotary Club of Grand Rapids members will be given first priority to attend the luncheon. \nEach Rotarian will be limited to one guest and the cost will be $20/guest. \n  \n********************************************************************************************************************************** \n  \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/3-1-18-rotary-in-the-pm/
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:3.8.18 - Jennifer Heemstra
DESCRIPTION:Jennifer Heemstra\, professional pianist and entrepreneur\, received the College of Music Distinguished Alumni Award from Michigan State University and was the commencement speaker for the graduating class of 2017.  In December 2014\, she founded the Kolkata Classics trust which provides free health services for trafficked women\, educates children from the slums to the elite and exposes the citizens of Kolkata\, India to high quality classical music.  She has put on 70 concerts and performed for and worked with over 65\,000 adults/children in South Asia.  For her work\, she was presented with the Secretary of State Award for Outstanding Volunteerism Abroad from John Kerry. \nIn 2017\, Heemstra founded the Pitch Pipe Foundation\, a US-based NGO which links great artists to great need.  This past August she organized and headlined “On the Road – a patriotic salute to our Veterans.”  Last month Heemstra organized over 50 concerts to support National Salute to Veteran Patients Week at Veterans Affairs medical facilities nationwide. \nDuring her seven years in Cleveland\, Ms. Heemstra worked as a Lecturer and Staff Accompanist for over 350 performances in the music department at Case Western Reserve University\, performed with the Cleveland Opera and Lyric Opera\, and frequently concertized with members of the Cleveland Orchestra. \nHeemstra earned her Master of Music from The Cleveland Institute of Music and a Bachelor of Music with honors from Michigan State University.  In addition she is a Rotarian and member of the MTNA and College Music Society.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/3-8-18-tbd/
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:3.15.18 - Renwick Brutus
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/3-15-18-renwick-brutus/
LOCATION:Clearwater Place\, 1430 Monroe Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49505\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:3.21.18 - Frederik Meijer Service Above Self Award Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The 2018 Rotary Club of Grand Rapids Service Above Self Award Dinner will be Wednesday\, March 21\, 2018 at the Culture Center at St. Nicholas\, where the Frederik Meijer Service Above Self Award will be presented. \nThe Rotary Club of Grand Rapids each year honors someone from our community who has made a difference by exemplifying the philanthropic legacy of Fredrik Meijer and the Rotary motto\, “Service Above Self”. \nWe are pleased to announce that Shelley Irwin is this year’s Frederik Meijer Service Above Self Award winner. \nShelley Irwin is the host and producer for The WGVU Morning Show\, a newsmagazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. She also hosts several public affairs program on the TV side\, including Family Health Matters and Kalamazoo Lively Arts. Shelley is award winning in her field\, including five consecutives Gracie Allen Awards  and  recently awarded the 2016 Athena Award . She serves on several community boards\, has been named one of the 50 Most Influential Women in West Michigan twice by Gemini Publications and has represented the US in the Long Distance Triathlon and Duathlon World Championships. \nPrevious Frederik Meijer Service Above Self Award winners were Rick DeVos\, Luis Tomatis\, MD and John and Nancy Kennedy. Their efforts to better our community are remarkable and will have a lasting impact. By honoring people such as these in a public way\, we hope to inspire others to consider how they can extend themselves in the service of others and the community at large. \n\nIf you would like to support and recognize the efforts of Shelley and the previous honorees\, please become a sponsor. Simply click on the attached Sponsorship Form \nIf you would like to attend the 2018 Service Above Self Dinner honoring Shelley Irwin as the 2018 Frederik Meijer Service Above Self Award winner\, you can purchase Tickets here. \nThank you to our wonderful sponsors! \nEvent Sponsor: \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/3-21-18-frederik-meijer-service-above-self-award-dinner/
LOCATION:The Cultural Center at St. Nicholas\, 2250 E. Paris Ave SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49546\, United States
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SUMMARY:3.22.18 - Dr. Paul Leidig
DESCRIPTION:Paul Leidig is the Director of the School of Computing and Information Systems at Grand Valley State University. \nDr. Leidig holds several positions of international leadership in computer science and information systems boards and organizations\, including serving on the Computing Sciences Accreditation Board\, the Association of Computing Machinery Education Council\, and as a Commissioner on the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET. He is a past-president of the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) Education Special Interest Group (EDSIG)\, and was named an AITP-EDSIG Fellow. In addition\, he serves as Grand Valley’s Faculty Athletics Representative to the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA)\, serves as the chair of the NCAA Academic Requirements Committee\, and a member of the NCAA DII Management Council. \nHe began his career over 40 years ago as the data processing director of a regional hospital. His academic career includes serving eight years on the faculty of James Madison University prior to joining Grand Valley State University in 1991.  He teaches courses on the management of information systems and information systems policy\, and has authored several textbooks on database systems and applications.  Each summer he leads a study-abroad program in Switzerland. Dr. Leidig received his Ph.D. from Virginia Commonwealth University\, M.B.A from James Madison University\, and B.S. from Eastern Mennonite University. \nPaul and his wife Judy have two children\, and have been blessed with eight grandchildren.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/3-22-18-dr-paul-leidig/
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:3.29.18 - Tim Selgo
DESCRIPTION:Tim Selgo spent 35 years in college athletics\, 7 as a basketball coach at his alma mater\, the University of Toledo\, 8 as Associate Athletics Director at Toledo\, and 20 as the Director of Athletics at Grand Valley State University from 1996 until his retirement as A.D. in July of 2016. \nDuring Selgo’s tenure as A.D. at GVSU\, The Lakers won 18 straight President’s Cups\, which is the all-sports trophy for their conference\, the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).  In addition\, the GVSU athletics programs captured the Division II Learfield Directors Cup\, the national all-sports trophy\, 11 times and finished in the top two in each of his final 15 years.  He was a 3-time winner of NACDA’s Central Region AD of the Year award. \nA well-respected leader in college athletics\, Selgo served on the NCAA DII Management Council for four years (2007-11)\, including serving as Chair of the Management Council in 2009\, the highest position of governance in NCAA DII. \nSelgo is a member of 3 halls of fame; The University of Toledo Athletics Hall of Fame\, the Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame\, and the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Hall of Fame.  He is currently a consultant for Athletics Staffing & Consultants\, a professor of Sports Management at Davenport University\, is a sought-after speaker on leadership\, and is the author of the book\, Anchor Up\, Competitive Greatness the Grand Valley Way.   \nTim and his wife Terry have been married for 35 years and have 3 children and 5 grandchildren\, all boys!
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/3-29-18-tim-selgo/
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:4.5.18 - No Luncheon - Spring Break
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URL:https://grrotary.org/event/no-luncheon-spring-break/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180412T131500
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SUMMARY:4.12.18 - Kevin Quinn
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Kevin Quinn is Aquinas College’s eighth president. He became president in 2017. \nPresident Quinn is new to Aquinas but has dedicated the majority of his career to Catholic higher education. He comes to Aquinas from St. Norbert College in De Pere\, Wisconsin. Dr. Quinn was named the founding dean of the Schneider School of Business and Economics in 2014\, and has been at St. Norbert College since 1994. \nPrior to the inauguration of the Schneider School\, President Quinn served as the College’s associate academic dean\, as associate dean of the social sciences\, and coordinator for the economics discipline. He led the successful revitalization of St. Norbert College’s general education curriculum\, and served as the founding director of the Sport and Society Conference Series co-produced with the Green Bay Packers. \nPresident Quinn earned a B.S. in 1983 in Physics and Mathematics from Loyola University in Chicago\, an M.B.A. in Marketing and Economics from the University of Illinois-Chicago (UIC) in 1989\, and a Ph.D. in energy and environmental economics from UIC. \nPrior to earning his Ph.D.\, President Quinn worked in the private sector in aerospace and medical imaging industries. A native of the Chicago area\, Dr. Quinn taught at Loyola and at UIC before arriving at St. Norbert. His primary research focus during the past number of years has been in the field of sports economics. One of his books\, Sports and Their Fans\, which examines the history\, economics and culture of the relationship between spectator and sport\, grew out of material that he had gathered for his Econ 340 students. \nKevin and his wife Terry have been married for more than 30 years
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/4-12-18-kevin-quinn/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:4.19.18 - Dr. David Rosner & Mark Breon
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Rosner is board-certified in Family Medicine and OMT. A graduate of the University of Michigan\, David completed medical school at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale\, FL and did his residency at Beaumont/Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn\, MI. David is passionate about taking time with his patients to help understand and address the underlying cause of disease\, and finding practical ways to incorporate healthy changes into everyday life. \nSpecial areas of interest: fitness\, nutrition\, weight-loss\, medical aesthetics \n  \n \nMark Breon is the Advisor\, Strategic Ventures & Partnerships for Spectrum Health. Prior to this role\, Mark served as the Community Relations Officer for Lake Michigan Credit Union. Mark earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Indiana University\, and a Masters in Health Administration from Grand Valley State University. Mark is passionate about philanthropy and community\, and currently serves on boards for Local First and Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan. \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/4-19-18-tbd/
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:4.26.18 - Interact Leads Luncheon
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URL:https://grrotary.org/event/4-26-18-interact-leads-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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SUMMARY:5.3.18 - STRIVE Award Banquet
DESCRIPTION:Christian Verley\, Head Football Coach/I.S.S. Coordinator\, Ottawa Hills High School \nChristian Verley believes in the redemptive and incarnational power of the finished work of the cross as it plays out in the real lives of people in community.  As Founder and Director of (YxM3) Young Men Moving Mountains\, Head Football Coach at Ottawa Hills High School\, and Intervention Coordinator for Grand Rapids Public Schools\, Coach Verley\, as he’s called\, is a vision creator through the Business\, Education and Healthcare industry. He works to connect the unlimited potential of youth with real opportunity by supporting positive growth and achievement through sports\, internships\, and work experiences.  Through his love for community\, he inspires civic leaders and professionals to give back; and encourages young men to have hope\, believe\, and tangibly demonstrate a passion for life through hard-work\, self-discipline\, and team leadership.  A three-time MIAA conference football champion\, MIAA and Trine record holder for blocked field goals\, and NCAA Division 3 All-Region team\, Coach Verley holds a Bachelors in Business from Trine University\, and a Master’s in Business Administration with a Healthcare emphasis from Cornerstone University. He has been coaching for eight years. Four years as Defensive Coordinator and three as Head Coach. Lifetime man of faith.  One of his favorite scriptures comes from Ecclesiastes 9:10\, “Whatever your hand finds to do\, do it well with all of your might.” \n*********************************************************************************************************************************** \nS.T.R.I.V.E – Students Taking a Renewed Interest in the Value of Education \nSTRIVE is a motivational program targeting high school junior and senior students who want to improve their educational status and their life prospects. \nThe mission of the STRIVE Program is to mentor high school students to achieve academic success\, graduate from high school and continue their education in college\, university\, trade\, technical or career school \nIn pursuit of this mission\, the STRIVE program provides positive role models for students to promote self discovery\, the importance of High School Graduation\, development of good values\, development of life skills\, and individual responsibility in STRIVING for excellence in life. \nSTRIVE is a partnership among Junior and Senior students trying to make a difference in their lives\, parents who are willing to support and encourage their students\, high school administrators\, faculty and counselors\, Rotary Club of Grand Rapids\, Rotary Club of Grand Rapids Charities Foundation and Grand Rapids Community College \nPROGRAM REQUIREMENTS  \n\nAttitude – Student must maintain appropriate conduct and a positive attitude.\nAltruism – students must participate in two of the three STRIVE Days.\nAttendance – students need to maintain 90% attendance level (equals two excused absences).\nAcademics – Satisfy GPA requirements. The scholarship is paid out in levels\, as follows:\n\nAchieve greater than 10% improvement in GPA for year = $1\,500*.\nAchieve 0.01% – 9.99% improvement in GPA for year = $1\,000.\nCompletion of all the 4 program components/goals & graduate senior year = $500.\n\n\n\n*If a student’s GPA at the beginning of the year is 3.25-3.49 the student needs 5% improvement for $1\,500 scholarship \n*If a student’s GPA at the beginning of the year is 3.50 and above the student needs 2% improvement for $1\,500 scholarship \nHow the Program Works:  \nHigh school administrators\, and counselors select students they believe can succeed in the STRIVE program. A staff member is selected to help the STRIVE Chairs collect necessary\, information about the student during the year. Students selected sign a contract to participate. Parents sign an agreement that they will help and encourage the student. Parents also agree to attend the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids awards luncheon held in May.  Rotary and community mentors host regular weekly meetings to increase student’s self-esteem\, motivation and confidence. \nREWARDS  \nUpon successful completion of the STRIVE requirements\, the student will be entitled to the following: \n\nAward Certificate – presented to the student at the May awards luncheon\nSummer Work Premium – At the end of summer of $1.50 per hour worked is paid to the student upon verification of employment\, up to a maximum $750.\nScholarship – A scholarship of up to $3\,000** can be earned and will be disbursed over 2 semesters to a college\, university\, trade\, technical or career school of the student’s choice.
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Opportunity - 5/31-6/3
DESCRIPTION:Make a Difference Give a Smile\nThe Michigan Dental Association Foundation is improving dental health in communities throughout Michigan by helping fund an ever-expanding program of innovative charitable programs and services. The Foundation also provides scholarships for students interested in pursuing careers in dentistry. \nThe Michigan Dental Association and the Michigan Dental Association Foundation are now working to organize an unprecedented statewide dental access program — the Michigan Mission of Mercy event\, to be held May 31 – June 3\, 2018 at Calvin College in Grand Rapids. Approximately 2\,500 patients are expected to be treated over the course of two days. \n\nMultiple time slots @ Calvin College\, 3201 Burton SE\, Grand Rapids\nMultiple volunteer opportunities; contact Chuck Caldwell with questions – please register online http://www.rsvpbook.com/event.php?521362\nUnlimited volunteers\, dress requirements are noted on the website\n\nMDAF MOM 2018 — May 31 – June 3\, 2018\n\nWelcome to the  4th MDA/MDAF Mission of Mercy at Calvin College in Grand Rapids\n  \n\n \n\nMay 31 – June 3\, 2018 at Calvin College\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan \n\n  \n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo volunteer for the Michigan Dental Association/Michigan Dental Association Foundation 2018 Mission of Mercy… \nThings to know: \nYou must be at least 18 years of age to volunteer at the Mission of Mercy – no exceptions.\nEach and every volunteer must register individually\, no exceptions. \nThe system works best when each volunteer uses a unique email address.  If multiple volunteers are using the same email address\, please be sure that everyone volunteering receives all of the information sent out via email.  We will NOT be hard copy mailing anything unless a specific request is made so be sure that you enter your email address correctly. \nYou will be allowed to choose where you want to work.  These preferences cannot be guaranteed but will be followed as closely as possible. You will be notified if your job changes. The main reason we would switch you from your preferred job is if you are a general practitioner who signed up for a specialist slot and we have a specialist to fill the slot. \nWhile preferences are not guaranteed\, the shift times are – so please plan to be there for each shift you select.  Please notify us if your plans change so we can offer the slot to another volunteer. \nSome jobs require a significant amount of standing and walking\, others are more sedentary.  Please choose a position you would feel comfortable doing for at least 4-5 hours at a time.  You may take a break as needed. \nEach shift has a maximum number of spaces.  Shifts will fill on a first-come\, first-served basis.  If you are a general dentist\, we ask that you leave the specialty slots for the specialists as they are not able to work outside of their specialty. If there are openings in the specialty areas\, we will fill them with general practitioners 30 days prior to the event.  If you are interested in a specialty slot\, please note that on the registration form\, we will use the information provided to fill the open slots.  We would only assign you to an open specialty slot during a time that you are already registered for so be sure to select a non-specialty slot that you will be willing to work if a specialty slot isn’t available. \nThe days are broken up into shifts.  You may sign up for as many shifts as you would like.  If you are willing to work all day\, please sign up for the morning and afternoon shifts.  If you are working all day you will notice that there is a half hour layover\, this is to allow for training for the incoming shift. \nOnce a shift is filled\, it is filled.  The sooner you register\, the more choices for shift times and assignments you will have. \nThe clinic closes at 5 p.m. on Fri and Sat.  We do our best to plan that we will be done seeing the last of the patients by 5 p.m. but just in case we go slightly over\, and to allow for cleaning up of your area\, we schedule some shifts until 5:30.  Every attempt will be made to get you out earlier but please plan to stay until 5:30 so we can take care of all the patients for the day.  Thank you for your understanding. \nBreakfast and lunch will be provided onsite each day. Group dinners/social events will be held each night.  Please be sure to indicate which of the dinners you will be attending so we can plan accordingly. \nAll information regarding your registration (confirmation\, shift summary\, password and other information) will be emailed to the address provided once your registration is completed.  Be sure to watch for additional emails closer to the event for updates and important information. \nPlease check www.michigandental.org/Foundation/Mission-of-Mercy  if you have general questions.  If you need help registering or have specific questions\, please send an email to asunder@michigandental.org  or c.verhagen@comcast.net. \nThank you! \nDr. Steve Harris & Dr. Connie Verhagen\, MOM 2018 Co-Chairs \nAndrea Sundermann\, Program Coordinators\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMDA MOM Contact (if you need help with your registration)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrea Sundermann\n3657 Okemos Rd\nSte 200\nOkemos\, MI 48864\n(517) 372-9070\nasunder@michigandental.org\nConnie Verhagen\n(231) 780-3200\nc.verhagen@comcast.net\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCalvin College\nHoogenboom Center\n3201 Burton SE\nGrand Rapids\, MI 49546\nUnited States\n1 (616) 526-6280\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
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SUMMARY:5.10.18 - Wayman Britt
DESCRIPTION:Wayman Britt is County Administrator/Controller for Kent County Michigan. Kent County is the fourth most populous County in the State of Michigan\, with an estimated population of 636\,369. The County seat is in the City of Grand Rapids\, which is the second largest city in the State. Kent County government is a full-service operation which employs 1700 employees and a total budget of $418 million. Prior to his role as Administrator/Controller\, Wayman had oversight responsibility for the Health & Human Services function which includes the Kent County Health Department\, Community Development and Housing. Veterans Services and the Kent County Family and Children’s Coordinating Council. He was the County liaison for the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services and was responsible for the County’s Performance Management program. Prior to Kent County\, Wayman served in management and leadership positions at Steelcase\, Inc. \nWayman has a bachelor’s degree in communications and sports management from the University of Michigan where he captained the men’s basketball team to the NCAA Championship Finals in 1976. The university’s annual award\, the “Wayman Britt Outstanding Defensive Player” is named after him. In 2004\, he was elected the Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame and the Greater Flint Afro-American Hall of Fame.  Wayman is a founding board member of the West Michigan Sports Commission\, Kent Schools Services Network\, Grand Rapids Downtown Market and KConnect. He is a past member and chair of the board of trustees for the Grand Rapids Community Foundation and served as president of the Gerald R. Ford Council of the Boy Scouts of America and treasurer of the Grand Rapids Downtown Market board. He currently is a board member of the Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy Association. Wayman has 7 children\, eight grandchildren and one dog\, named Brita. He and his wife Dinah reside in Ada Township. \n  \nCOMMUNITY SERVICE  \nGrand Rapids Community Foundation Board of Trustees – Past Member\, Chairman \nGrand Rapids Downtown Market Board of Directors – Past Member\, Treasurer \nGerald R. Ford Field Service Council Boy Scouts of America – Past President \nKent School Services Network Board – Past Member\, President \nKConnect Board of Directors \nWest Michigan Sports Commission – Past Vice Chairman \nMel Trotter Ministries Board of Directors – Past Member\, Vice Chairman \nFloyd Mayweather Foundation Advisory Board – Past Member \nKent County Family Independence Agency Board – Past Member\, Chairman \nGrand Rapids Job Corps Community Relations Council – Past Member\, President \nGrand Rapids School of the Bible and Music Board of Trustees – Past Member \nGrand Rapids Center for Environmental Studies Board of Directors – Past Member \nKent County American Red Cross\, Executive Board – Past Member \n  \nSELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND AWARDS \nBoy Scouts of America Silver Beaver Award \nBoy Scouts of America Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Award \nBoy Scouts of America Winthrop Rockefeller Award \nD.A. Blodgett – St. Johns Home for Children Advocate of the Year Award \nGiants Raymond Tardy Community Services Award \nGrand Rapids Negro Business Professional Women Club Fredrick Douglas Award \nGrand Rapids Job Corps Benjamin H. Carson Pioneer for Excellence Award \nGreater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame \nGreater Flint Area Afro-American Hall of Fame \nMichigan Department Community Health Hometown Health Hero Award \nUniversity of Michigan\, Fielding H. Yost Academic and Athletic Excellence Award \nUniversity of Michigan\, Wayman Britt Defensive Player of the Year Award \n  \nPROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS \nInternational City/County Management Association \nMichigan Association of County Administrative Officers \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/5-10-18-strive-awards-banquet/
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:5.17.18 - James Fahner\, MD
DESCRIPTION:Dr. James Fahner is the founding and current Division Chief of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital and the Spectrum Health Medical Group in Grand Rapids\, Michigan.  He is Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics/Human Development at Michigan State University. \nDr. Fahner completed his undergraduate degree\, M.D.\, pediatric residency\, and pediatric hematology/oncology subspecialty fellowship at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. \nCommunity and agency service includes the Board of Directors of the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Foundation\, the Spectrum Health Board Committee for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital\, Past-Chairman of the Spectrum Health Medical Group Board of Directors\, the Hospice of Michigan Foundation Board\, the VanAndel Research Institute and Graduate School Boards of Trustees\, State Medical Advisor for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan\, and Past-President of the Board of Education for Forest Hills Public Schools.  Previous board service also includes the Michigan Community Blood Centers Foundation and the West Michigan Ronald McDonald House. \nDr. Fahner is a former Chairman of the Board of Hospice of Michigan\, and serves on the Executive Board of the Cancer Research Consortium of West Michigan (CRCWM).  Dr. Fahner is the recipient of the Children’s Miracle Network Miracle Maker Award\, the Philip McCorkle Child Advocacy Award\, the Hillman Award\, the Crystal Rose Award\, the 2010 William Montgomery Award as Pediatrician of the Year from the Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics\, and the Dave and Carol VanAndel Community Leadership Award.  In the fall of 2011\, Dr. Fahner was recognized with the naming of Hospice of Michigan’s Pediatric Hospice Program in his honor.  In 2015\, Dr. Fahner was asked to serve as the first Chairman of the new National Medical Advisory Council for Make-A-Wish America. \nJim and his wife Gail\, an active community and hospital volunteer and Past-President of the Blodgett-Butterworth Hospital Auxiliary\, are the proud parents of two daughters: Jill\, a Child Life Specialist at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin\, and Therese\, a practicing veterinarian in Appleton\, Wisconsin.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/5-17-18-james-fahner-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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