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SUMMARY:8.29.19 - Labor Day Celebration - No Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:From the US Department of Labor \n\n\n\nHistory of Labor Day\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLabor Day 2019\nOn September 2\, 2019\, the U.S. Department of Labor celebrates and honors the greatest worker in the world – the American worker. Labor Day 2019 is the 125th anniversary of Labor Day being celebrated as a national holiday. \nLabor Day: What it Means\nLabor Day\, the first Monday in September\, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength\, prosperity\, and well-being of our country. \nLabor Day Legislation\nThe first governmental recognition came through municipal ordinances passed in 1885 and 1886. From these\, a movement developed to secure state legislation. The first state bill was introduced into the New York legislature\, but the first to become law was passed by Oregon on February 21\, 1887. During 1887\, four more states – Colorado\, Massachusetts\, New Jersey\, and New York – created the Labor Day holiday by legislative enactment. By the end of the decade Connecticut\, Nebraska\, and Pennsylvania had followed suit. By 1894\, 23 more states had adopted the holiday\, and on June 28\, 1894\, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and the territories. \nFounder of Labor Day\nMore than a century after the first Labor Day observance\, there is still some doubt as to who first proposed the holiday for workers. \nSome records show that Peter J. McGuire\, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a co-founder of the American Federation of Labor\, was first in suggesting a day to honor those “who from rude nature have delved and carved all the grandeur we behold.” \nBut Peter McGuire’s place in Labor Day history has not gone unchallenged. Many believe that Matthew Maguire\, a machinist\, not Peter McGuire\, founded the holiday. Recent research seems to support the contention that Matthew Maguire\, later the secretary of Local 344 of the International Association of Machinists in Paterson\, N.J.\, proposed the holiday in 1882 while serving as secretary of the Central Labor Union in New York. What is clear is that the Central Labor Union adopted a Labor Day proposal and appointed a committee to plan a demonstration and picnic. \nThe First Labor Day\nThe first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday\, September 5\, 1882\, in New York City\, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. The Central Labor Union held its second Labor Day holiday just a year later\, on September 5\, 1883. \nBy 1894\, 23 more states had adopted the holiday\, and on June 28\, 1894\, President Grover Cleveland signed a law making the first Monday in September of each year a national holiday. \nA Nationwide Holiday\nThe form that the observance and celebration of Labor Day should take was outlined in the first proposal of the holiday — a street parade to exhibit to the public “the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations” of the community\, followed by a festival for the recreation and amusement of the workers and their families. This became the pattern for the celebrations of Labor Day. Speeches by prominent men and women were introduced later\, as more emphasis was placed upon the economic and civic significance of the holiday. Still later\, by a resolution of the American Federation of Labor convention of 1909\, the Sunday preceding Labor Day was adopted as Labor Sunday and dedicated to the spiritual and educational aspects of the labor movement. \nThe character of the Labor Day celebration has changed in recent years\, especially in large industrial centers where mass displays and huge parades have proved a problem. This change\, however\, is more a shift in emphasis and medium of expression. Labor Day addresses by leading union officials\, industrialists\, educators\, clerics\, and government officials are given wide coverage in newspapers\, radio\, and television. \nThe vital force of labor added materially to the highest standard of living and the greatest production the world has ever known and has brought us closer to the realization of our traditional ideals of economic and political democracy. It is appropriate\, therefore\, that the nation pays tribute on Labor Day to the creator of so much of the nation’s strength\, freedom\, and leadership – the American worker.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/8-29-19-labor-day-celebration-no-luncheon/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:9.5.19 - Club 77 @ Mathison | Mathison Architects
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URL:https://grrotary.org/event/9-5-19-club-77/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190912T131500
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SUMMARY:9.12.19 - Dr. Bernice Patterson
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Bernice Patterson is passionate about seeing the worlds of psychology and spirituality come together to speak to the real and relevant needs of the people and organizations that she serves.  Through her role as Founder and CEO of Infinity Consultation Group (ICG)\, Dr. Patterson has been able to craft and deliver thought provoking and life changing interactive workshops and seminars.  She is a highly sought-after speaker inside and outside of the church\, where she is able to motivate her listeners to take a hard and honest look at themselves and ask the questions\, “Who do I want to be in this world and am I doing the work to be that person?  If not\, what is holding me back?”  Through her platform she has been able to lead people into a deeper understanding of self\, their mental and emotional health\, and how to better co-exist within the worlds that they live and work in daily. \nDr. Patterson has been working in the field of psychology for the past 12 years.  She has developed\, managed\, and currently facilitates monthly cultural diversity trainings for an APA accredited pre-doctoral internship.  Dr. Patterson currently serves as the Cultural Diversity Liaison for the largest free-standing psychiatric hospital in the nation\, and implemented a five-part training series entitled Cultural Diversity and Its Impact on Behavioral Health Professionals and the Communities That They Serve for their outpatient clinic network and their Chaplin Training Program.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/9-19-19-dr-bernice-patterson/
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:9.19.19 - Kenny Wawsczyk
DESCRIPTION:Kenny Wawsczyk joined the North Country Trail Association (NCTA) as the Regional Trail Coordinator for Michigan in August 2015. Seven years prior he worked seasonally for the U.S Forest Service in the Manistee National Forest as the Trails Crew Leader. \nBorn and raised in White Cloud he still lives close by with his wife Maureen and three year old son\, Patrick. In his spare time you can find him outdoors either fishing\, hunting or hiking.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/9-19-19-kenny-wawsczyk/
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:9.26.19 - Michael Van Denend
DESCRIPTION:Michael has always been interested in world events and issues—and is a strong advocate of non-partisan grace-filled discourse. \nHe’s fond of Richard Mouw’s description of “convicted civility”—which is “combining a civil outlook with a passionate intensity about our convictions.” \nAlong with wife Loni\, he’s been on a number of global adventures—and they’ve served numerous times in Haiti\, before and after the devastating 2011 earthquake. \nMichael came to the World Affairs Council after 33 years as the executive director of the Calvin College Alumni Association\, where he interviewed and wrote stories about alumni all over the globe. \nIn addition\, he’s an on-air radio programmer at WYCE 88.1 FM (Saturdays from 8-10 a.m.) where he presents folk\, blues\, jazz\, rock and a lot of WORLD music.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/9-26-19-michael-van-denend/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191003T173000
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SUMMARY:10.3.19 - Club 77 @ One Bourbon and Bridge Street Market
DESCRIPTION:We will be starting at One Bourbon and then going to Bridge Street Market for a tour hosted by our own Ken Bair\, Store Manager. \nA time for networking and socializing\, while getting to know more about Rotary and our Rotary Club of Grand Rapids Member. \nPlease feel free to invite your significant other\, friends\, co-workers and prospective members for a fun evening enjoying food\, beverages and friendship.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/10-3-19-club-77-one-bourbon-and-bridge-street-market/
LOCATION:One Bourbon\, 608 Bridge St NW\, Grand Rapids\, 49504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191010T131500
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SUMMARY:10.10.19 - Dr. Hyung T. Kim
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Kim earned his medical degree from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed both his internal medicine residency and an MBA at the University of Michigan. He was also a leader of the healthcare practice at renowned consultancy McKinsey & Co. and an executive at Ascension Health before returning to academic healthcare – most recently as senior associate dean for clinical affairs at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. \nDr. Kim brings extensive\, versatile experience as a physician executive with proven leadership in operations\, quality\, strategy\, technology and innovation. In addition to his tenure at MSU\, Dr. Kim also served as CEO of SIU HealthCare\, where he had oversight of patient care at SIU School of Medicine\, including leadership of a faculty group practice of more than 250 physicians and other providers practicing in 60 locations. As a vice president at Ascension Health in St. Louis\, Missouri\, he led strategy and development for an internal innovation center.\nHis experience as a chief executive brings an extensive set of skills to lead Saint Mary’s. His proven leadership in building alignment and leading change in complex environments poises him to lead the organization through the intricacies of health care delivery in our community. \nThis summer\, his wife\, Joyce and their three children\, moved to East Grand Rapids. Their oldest daughter began attending Michigan State University this fall; their second daughter is a junior and their son a freshman in high school.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/10-10-19-dr-hyung-t-kim/
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:10.17.19 - Michelle LaJoye-Young
DESCRIPTION:Michelle has worked for the Kent County Sheriff’s Office since 1989 in various roles within the Corrections\, Patrol\, Communications\, and Support Services Divisions; she served as Chief Deputy\, Undersheriff\, and appointed in 2018 as Sheriff.   She has worked diligently to implement processes which make the Office of the Sheriff more efficient\, transparent and accountable to the community.  Some of her key projects include a jail expansion\, Jail Management and data collection software\, criminal history improvement\, law enforcement mobile computing initiatives\, dispatch consolidation and record management upgrades.  The Sheriff’s Office has most recently released a mobile app as a resource to our community partners.  In 2018\, she was recognized by the Governor for her contributions to statewide communications. \nMichelle served in the Michigan Army National Guard and Army Reserves from 1985 through 1998 where she left as a Captain.  She obtained her Bachelors in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University\, a Masters in Public Administration from Western Michigan University\, MCOLES certification from Grand Rapids Community College\, and graduated from Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command.   In 2016\, Michelle was inducted into the Michigan State University School of Justice Wall of fame.  In November 2018\, Michelle was appointed as the first female Sheriff in Kent County history and the only existing female Sheriff in the State of Michigan. \nMichelle is proud to represent Kent County and the Sheriff’s Office in various boards and organizations and works hard to ensure Kent County community values are represented on a local\, state and federal level.  Some of her key memberships are: \n\nChildren’s Advocacy Center\, Board Member\nGrand Rapids Boys and Girls Club\, Board Member\nMichigan Criminal Justice Information Advisory Board\, Member\nMichigan Criminal Justice Advisory Board\, Governor Appointment\nMichigan Interoperability Board\, Governor Appointment\nFBI Mobile Data Security Taskforce\, Member\nFBI Information Services Committee\, Member\nFBI Beyond 2020\, Criminal Records Improvement\, Committee Member\nGrand Rapids Community College Corrections Advisory Board Member\nGrand Rapids Community College Law Enforcement Advisory Board Member\nGrand Valley University Police Academy Advisory Board Member
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/10-17-19-michelle-lajoye-young/
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:10.24.19 - Michelle Van Dyke
DESCRIPTION:Michelle Van Dyke serves as President & CEO of Heart of West Michigan United Way and has held this position since January 2016. \nPreviously\, Michelle was the president of Fifth Third Mortgage Company. Michelle joined Fifth Third Bank in 2001 through the acquisition of Old Kent Bank\, and assumed the position of executive vice president of Retail Banking. In 2004\, she was named president and CEO of the Western Michigan affiliate. She later was named regional president for each of Fifth Third Bank’s Michigan affiliates. In 2009\, Van Dyke assumed the responsibility for the St. Louis affiliates and the Ohio affiliates in 2011. \nIn 2014\, she accepted the role of president of Fifth Third Mortgage Company. \nWhile at Old Kent\, Van Dyke served as senior vice president and manager of the Central U.S. Mortgage region. She was named president of Old Kent Bank\, Illinois\, in 2000. \nVan Dyke received her bachelor’s degree in business economics from Calvin College in Grand Rapids\, Michigan. \nVan Dyke serves on the boards of Davenport University\, Spectrum Health System\, and Fifth Third Bank\, Western Michigan. \nVan Dyke was named one of American Banker’s “25 Most Powerful Women in Banking” in 2007\, 2012\, 2013\, and 2014\, and a “Woman to Watch” in 2005\, 2010\, 2011\, and 2015. In 2013\, Van Dyke was named a “Woman of Achievement and Courage” by the Michigan Women’s Foundation. In 2014\, and 2018 Van Dyke was named one of “The 50 Most Influential Women in West Michigan” by the Grand Rapids Business Journal.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/10-24-19-michelle-van-dyke/
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:10.31.19 - Eric Payne and Scott Rifenberg
DESCRIPTION:Eric Payne began his tenure as Police Chief on July 22\, 2019. With more than 30 years of experience with the Grand Rapids Police Department\, Chief Payne remains focused on the priority areas of safety\, community policing\, transparency\, staffing and training. \nChief Payne grew up in Dowagiac\, Michigan. He attended Grand Valley State University (GVSU)\, earning a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice. He worked as a police officer for GVSU until he joined the Grand Rapids Police Department in September 1987. He is a graduate of the department’s Leadership Institute and has received advanced leadership training from the Law Enforcement Executive Leadership Institute and the Leadership Institute for Police Executives and New Chiefs. \nThroughout his tenure with the department\, Chief Payne has served on Patrol\, in the Vice Unit and as a member of the Detective Unit’s Major Case Team. He has served as a Patrol Watch Commander and as the Administrative Lieutenant for the South Service Area. As a Captain\, Chief Payne was Commander of the South Service Area and then the Investigative Division\, which includes the Detective\, Vice and Forensic Services units. In September 2017\, Chief Payne was promoted to Deputy Police Chief of Operations\, overseeing the Patrol Division\, Special Response Team\, Traffic Unit and Office of Special Events. Chief Payne has been a member of the department’s Crisis Negotiation Team since 1992. He served as its commander from 2010 to 2018. \nChief Payne and his wife\, Jessica (a former Sergeant with the department)\, have two children. \nScott Rifenberg was born in Holland and raised in Grand Rapids. He graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. \nDeputy Chief Rifenberg began his career with the GRPD in 1996\, serving on patrol in the West and South Service Areas\, as well as spending six years with the Special Response Team (SRT). In September 2003\, he was assigned to an acting Sergeant role and served the Southwest Service Area. After his promotion to Sergeant in August 2004 he held assignments in the South and East Service Areas\, as well as the Vice Unit and SRT. In January 2014 he was assigned as a Watch Commander in an acting Lieutenant role. He was officially promoted to Lieutenant in November 2014 and assigned to command the SRT. Upon being promoted to Captain in July 2016\, he commanded the newly formed Central Service Area. \nHis additional duties throughout his career have included Field Training Officer (FTO)\, Firearms Instructor and Use of Force Instructor. He is a graduate of the department’s Leadership Institute and was nominated for Officer of the Year in 2000 and 2007. Throughout his career Deputy Chief Rifenberg has been awarded a Commendation Award\, four Team Performance Awards\, an Achievement Award\, three Meritorious Unit Citations\, a Chief’s Citation\, and several Letters of Recognition. Deputy Chief Rifenberg and his wife\, Shannon\, have three daughters.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/10-31-19-eric-payne-and-scott-rifenberg/
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:11.7.19 - Club 77 - Choice One Bank - RSVP by Oct 31st
DESCRIPTION:A time for networking and socializing\, while getting to know more about Rotary and our Rotary Club of Grand Rapids Member.  This event will be in collaboration with the Grand Rapids Young Professionals. \nPlease feel free to invite your significant other\, friends\, co-workers and prospective members for a fun evening enjoying food\, beverages and friendship! \n  \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/11-7-19-club-77-choice-one-bank/
LOCATION:Choice One Bank\, 330 Market St SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:11.14.19 - John Baxter\, Paul Ryan and Samantha Rose
DESCRIPTION:John Baxter – Western Michigan Area Chair\, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves (ESGR) \nJohn joined  the US Navy\, and served from 1966-1969. \nServed with the Military Headquarters of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization from 1966-1968. Volunteered for Vietnam in 1968 and was assigned to MACV HQ(Saigon): The Military Assistance Command Vietnam (Saigon) with various Advanced Tactical Support Bases in the Mekong Delta –  in support of 2 River Patrol Boat Divisions\, a Detachment of Sealwolf Heliocopters\, and a SEAL Detachment \nUpon his return from Vietnam\, he served with the Navy’s Atlantic  Nuclear Submarine Fleet Support Team. \nUpon release from Active Duty\, John earned his BS in Marketing from Michigan State University\, and his Masters in Management from the Kellogg School\, Northwestern University. He is currently CEO and President of Compass Associates\,  Inc. a strategic Marketing and Competitive Intelligence consulting firm with Associates worldwide. \nService Awards: \n\nNational Defense Medal Vietnam Service Medal Vietnam Campaign Medal\nNavy & Marine Corps Combat Medal (pending)\nLetter of Commendation – Commander of the USS Ray\, SSN 653 (Nuclear Attack Submarine)\n\nVolunteer Activities: \nJohn was a charter member of the Wheaton AM (IL) Rotary Club\, Rotarian of the Year In 1989\, and is a Paul Harris Fellow. John was also a member of the Grand Rapids Downtown Rotary Club. He also served as a City of East Grand Rapids City \nCity Commissioner\, and is currently on the Kent County Veterans Services Board Member – 2018 – present\, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves – 2019 – present\, and a Life Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars\, among other activities. \nPaul J. Ryan – State Chair-Emeritus\,State of Michigan ESGR \nServed for 25 years with the US Navy\, attaining the rank of Captain. During his Active and Reserve Service\, Paul was deployed in the Western Pacific. His military decorations include the Meritorious Medal\, the Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal (twice)\, and various service awards. \nPaul was also involved with the Old Kent Bank (now Fifth Third Bank)\, and retired as Vice President after a 37 year career. \nPaul volunteered with the ESGR for 18 years\, and is the Emeritus Chairman of the State of Michigan ESGR. He is active with a wide variety of volunteer organizations supporting military families and veterans\, including the United Veterans Council of Kent County\, the West Michigan Veterans Coalition\, and the Michigan Military & Veterans Hall of Honor. \nSamantha Rose – Probation Officer and Social Worker/Counselor\, Kent County Veterans Treatment Court \nSamantha Rose graduated from Grand Valley State University (Michigan) in 2018 with her Masters in Social Work\, and is now pursuing a second Masters degree at GVSU in Criminal Justice. \nDuring her time at GVSU\, she served as VP\, then President\, of GVSU’s SVA Chapter. Samantha attended the SVA Leadership Academy in both 2016 and 2017. \nShe is heavily involved in her local veteran community\, serving in organizations such as American Legion and Auxiliary\, United Veterans Council of Kent County\, and West Michigan Veterans Coalition/VCAT 4. \nSamantha has worked on many projects\, including a video on Student Veteran Success for the Consortium of Michigan Veteran Educators. She was the Chairwoman for the First Annual Student Veterans of Michigan Conference. \nShe has been asked to speak at many different events\, such as the Multistate Collaborative on Military Credit AnnualConference\, and NatCon 2019. \nSamantha works for the Kent County Veterans Treatment Court (Michigan)\, providing services as both a Probation Officer and a Social Worker/Counselor. Her plan is to eventually move into the Program Director position. \nSamantha has a 9 year old daughter\, and they love to hike and kayak
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/11-14-19-john-baxter-anthony-torres-paul-ryan-and-melvin-bauman/
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:11.21.19 - Phil Biggs
DESCRIPTION:Phil is the Client Relationship Executive for Private Company Services leading business development for the entire Michigan market – based in PwC’s Detroit office. \nPhil serves as a member of PwC’s US Automotive team and has nearly 25 years of experience in the auto sector. His industry experience ranges from consulting assignments with firms such as EY and the Highland Group\, to working directly as a senior executive in the auto industry for two small technology companies. \nPrior to joining PwC\, Phil was Chief Business Development Officer for a Nashville-based tech start-up NeXovation\, where he brought flatwire applications to Ford Motor and other OEMs. \nLocally\, from late 2010 to 2013\, Phil served as an integral member of Fulton Innovation\, Amway’s technology division. Phil helped to bring intelligent wireless power to worldwide commercial markets\, and formed OEM tech partnerships with Toyota and FCA-Chrysler to support 100% growth of Amway-Fulton’s Qi technology. \nPhil has an MBA in Finance from Central Michigan University and a Bachelor’s Degree from Grand Valley State University.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/11-21-19-phil-biggs/
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:11.28.20 - No Luncheon - Thanksgiving Day
DESCRIPTION:Wishing you and yours a bountiful celebration!
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/11-28-19-no-luncheon-thanksgiving-day/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:12.5.19 - Club 77 @ LaFleur Marketing
DESCRIPTION:A time for networking and socializing\, while getting to know more about Rotary and our Rotary Club of Grand Rapids Member. \nPlease feel free to invite your significant other\, friends\, co-workers and prospective members for a fun evening enjoying food\, beverages and friendship. \nPlease RSVP by Friday\, Nov. 29th
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/12-5-19-club-77-calder-investments/
LOCATION:LaFleur Marketing\, 549 Ottawa Ave NW\, Suite 201\, Grand Rapids\, 49505\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:12.12.19 - Charlie Wondergem
DESCRIPTION:Charlie Wondergem is co-founder and a board member of the Billy Bear Hug Foundation (BBH)\, an organization formed to honor the life of his older brother\, Billy\, an aspiring pediatric oncologist who passed away at the age of 24\, just prior to entering medical school. Since 2011\, BBH has provided the “cure of comfort” to children with life-threatening illnesses in Michigan. Through partnerships with Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital\, Bronson Children’s Hospital\, Hospice of Michigan\, Metro Health Hospital\, Mary Free Bed\, Children’s Healing Center\, Ronald McDonald House and a host of other organizations\, BBH provides teddy bears\, care packages\, and other quality of life support to children with critical illnesses. In addition\, through its unique Youth Advisory Board service-learning program\, 40 high school students each year gain hands-on experience running a non-profit organization while gaining exposure to area business leaders\, philanthropists and medical professionals. \nOutside of BBH\, Charlie is Manager of Corporate Development for Perrigo (NYSE:PRGO)\, where he has responsibility for mergers & acquisitions and other strategic growth initiatives for the global provider of consumer self-care products\, and is Co-Founder and Partner of Renucell Group\, which produces and markets the unique natural extract Plantolin® for use by CPG companies globally as a natural solution in their skincare ranges\, in addition to marketing the Luv Ur Skin® brand of natural skincare products. Charlie began his career at Harris Williams & Co.\, a middle-market investment bank in Virginia\, where he worked on sell-side M&A transactions for a variety of private equity and corporate clients. Additionally\, he currently co-chairs the Leadership Advisory Council for Make-A-Wish® Michigan. He previously served on the State Farm Advisory Board\, which directed $5 million annually to K-12 service-learning programs across the U.S. and Canada. Charlie graduated with honors from the University of Denver in 2013 with a degree in Finance. \n  \nCharlie Wondergem and the Billy Bear Hug Foundation have generously offered us the opportunity to purchase and donate a “Billy Bear” to a sick child during this holiday season and for every “Bear” that you donate\, they will provide you with your own “Billy Bear”. \nTo learn more about the Billy Bear Hug Foundation\, please visit their website: http://www.billybearhug.org/ \nTo understand what the Billy Bear Hug Foundation is all about\, please watch the video! \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/12-12-19-charlie-wondergem/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191217T140000
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SUMMARY:Senior Neighbors Holiday Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:We would like to ask you to get involved with this fun and very rewarding event. \nFor over 30 years\, Rotarians have partnered with Senior Neighbors and been serving a holiday lunch to 200 at-risk Seniors from all around West Michigan. They are provided with a plated lunch sponsored by Lake Michigan Credit Union and served by our Rotarians. They are given gift cards donated by Meijer and gift bags and items donated by S. Abraham and Sons\, Pilgrim Manor and Alan Abraham. \nThey are also entered into a drawing for gifts and gift cards donated by our Rotarians. It would be great to have each senior “win” a gift from the drawing (some ideas for these drawing gifts are: gift certificates to places like Meijer and favorite restaurants. Other new items to consider that seniors can use: Hats\, scarves\, gloves\, weighted or heated blankets or throws\, small uncomplicated radios. \nBob Barnes\, Senior Neighbors Inc. President and also a member of the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids said “We are honored to collaborate with the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids and greatly appreciate all that the Rotarians do each year to serve area at-risk seniors.  This is a wonderful gift to older adults that often don’t have the opportunity to celebrate the holidays in this sort of setting.” \nWe are looking for volunteers for the day of the event\, Tuesday\, December 17th\, from 9:30am to 2:00pm at Kuyper College. You may volunteer for the entire day or for one of the shifts listed below: \n\n9:30am-10:30am – Fill gift bags (provided by Alan Abraham and SAS and Pilgrim Manor)10:30am-11:30am – Sign Holiday cards and insert gift cards10:30am-11:30am – Set-up Dining Hall11:30am-12:30pm – Assist with room set-up\, seating Seniors and serving the Seniors lunch\n12:30pm-2:00pm – Serving the Seniors\, hand out gift bags and clean-up of the dining room\n\nVolunteer for Senior Neighbors Holiday Luncheon \nAs mentioned above\, we are also looking for the donations of gifts for the Gift Giveaway portion of our luncheon. You may bring your gift to our our Rotary luncheons on Nov. 21st\, Club 77 on Dec. 5th and our luncheon on Dec. 12th . You may also drop your gift off to the Rotary office at 1345 Monroe Ave\, NW\, Suite 307. \nThank you in advance for your support of this event. \nA special thank to our sponsors and host\, without them this event would not take place. \n  \n \nPlease contact the Rotary office at 616-459-5640 or rotary@grrotary.org should you have any questions.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/senior-neighbors-holiday-luncheon-4/
LOCATION:Kuyper College\, 3333 East Beltline\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49525\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191219T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T143926
CREATED:20190923T152402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T152402Z
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SUMMARY:12.19.19 - Holiday Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:A luncheon to just set back\, relax and enjoy the holiday music & special entertainment provided by our very own Rotary Club of Grand Rapids Band\, featuring Kevin Paul\, Tom Bylenga\, Ken Estelle and a special guest member Inge Whittemore. \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/12-19-19-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191226T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191226T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T143926
CREATED:20190923T152546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T152546Z
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SUMMARY:12.26.19 - No Luncheon - Celebrate the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/12-26-19-no-luncheon-celebrate-the-holidays/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200102T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143926
CREATED:20190923T152645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T152645Z
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SUMMARY:1.2.20 - No Luncheon - New Year's Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Wishing you and yours a very Happy and Prosperous New Year! \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/1-2-20-no-luncheon-new-years-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200109T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200109T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143926
CREATED:20190710T164141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190710T164141Z
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SUMMARY:1.9.20 - Club 77 - President's Post Holiday Social
DESCRIPTION:The President’s Post Holiday Social will be held at \nLocked Up – Escape Room Experience \n3323 28th St SE\, Kentwood\, MI 49512 \n5:00 – 8:30PM \nThis event is open to our Rotary Members and one invited guest. \nRotary Members\, please have your reservations in by Thursday\, January 2nd. \nPlease see the flyer below for more details. \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/1-9-19-club-77-presidents-post-holiday-social/
LOCATION:Locked Up\, 3323 28th St SE\, Kentwood\, MI\, 49512
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200116T131500
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CREATED:20190917T155155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190917T155155Z
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SUMMARY:1.16.20 - Mel Disselkoen
DESCRIPTION:Mel Disselkoen was born on a farm in a Dutch settlement in South Dakota. \nHe grew up with an independent farming mentality of hard work and creative problem solving. \nA Master Beekeeper\, he has kept bees for over 40 years and is familiar with all facets of beekeeping. \nToday Mel enjoys observing honeybee behavior and teaching beekeepers how to use his OTS queen rearing method to selfsufficiently reach their objectives. \nA creationist and naturalist\, Mel sees the honeybee as an exquisitely-designed being that unites the plant and animal kingdoms and therefore he is devoted to its well-being and protection.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/1-16-20-mel-disselkoen/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200123T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T143926
CREATED:20190923T152909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T152909Z
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SUMMARY:1.23.20 - Leslie Hooker & Suzanne Wilcox
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nLeslie Hooker – Co-Founder of HW Living Venture/Beer City Dog Biscuits \nLeslie 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 fundraising and planning for a special needs playground in the Grand Rapids Public Schools. She has been involved in many fundraising campaigns and committees at East Grand Rapids Public Schools and Central Reformed church. This commitment to education and the disabled led them to create this company to provide training and employment opportunities for the disabled community. \nSuzanne Wilcox – Co-Founder of HW Living Venture/Beer City Dog Biscuits \nSuzanne for 18 years has owned an educational consulting business that advocates for families and children with disabilities. Suzanne has started other nonprofits relating to children with disabilities in Ohio. Suzanne was on the International Dyslexia Association in Columbus\, OH for five years. Leslie has been an advocate for her son and the disabled community in Grand Rapids\, MI for over 25 years.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/1-23-19-leslie-hooker-suzanne-wilcox/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200130T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T143926
CREATED:20190923T153043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T153043Z
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SUMMARY:1.30.20 - Steve Heacock
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHe is President/CEO of Grand Rapids Whitewater\, which is restoring the namesake rapids to the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids. \nSteve has played a key role in many of the developme nts that have led to the economic revitalization of downtown Grand Rapids. \n\nAs a member of the Executive Committee and counsel for Grand Action\, Steve was involved in the planning and construction of Van Andel Arena\, a venue that has attracted more than $150 million of commercial and retail investment and has become one of the highest grossing arenas in the world for its size.\nAs chairman of the Grand Rapids-Kent County Convention and Arena Authority\, Steve led the $220 million expansion of the downtown convention center and the creation of DeVos Place\, a community nucleus for everything from high school proms to the International Wine\, Beer and Food Festival.\nAs chairman of the Kent County Board of Commissioners\, Steve led the creation and development of Millennium Park\, a 1\,500 acre urban park that was created out of wasteland.As chief administration officer of Van Andel Institute\, a Grand Rapids-based biomedical research organization\, Steve oversaw the planning and construction of Phase II\, a $178 million\, 240\,000 square-foot\, LEED Platinum-certified expansion.\nAs the facilitator of a West Michigan stakeholder committee\, Steve created the framework for the development and relocation of the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine to downtown Grand Rapids.\n\nBefore taking on the whitewater project\, Steve was Senior Vice President of Public Affairs/Research at Spectrum Health and President\, Spectrum Health Innovations.  Prior to joining Spectrum Health in 2011\, Steve was CAO of the Van Andel Institute\, VP development and general counsel for Priority Health in Grand Rapids\, a partner at Warner Norcross & Judd and a CPA with Price Waterhouse in Detroit.  He earned his bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and Juris Doctor from University of Michigan Law School. \nSteve chairs the boards of the Grand Rapids-Kent County Convention/Arena Authority | Van Andel Arena and Legacy Trust and serves on the board of directors for United Bank of Michigan.  He recently completed six years of service on the board of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/1-30-19-steve-heacock/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200206T173000
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CREATED:20190923T153144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T153144Z
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SUMMARY:2.6.20 - Club 77 @ Emmanuel Hospice - RSVP by 2.3.20
DESCRIPTION:A time for networking and socializing while getting to know more about Rotary and our Rotary Club of Grand Rapids Members. \nFeel free to invite your spouse\, significant other\, guests\, co-workers and prospective members for a fun evening\, enjoying food\, beverages and friendship!
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/2-6-20-club-77/
LOCATION:Emmanuel Hospice\, 401 Hall St SW Suite 263\, Grand Rapids\, 49503
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200213T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T143926
CREATED:20190923T153628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T153628Z
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SUMMARY:2.13.20 - Marge Palmerlee  - Please RSVP by 2.10.20
DESCRIPTION:**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.**\nMarge Palmerlee is a well-known and respected leader\, having dedicated her life and career to serving our community’s most vulnerable men and women. Since starting as Executive Director at Dégagé Ministries twenty-two years ago\, Marge has brought the organization to unprecedented levels. Every aspect of the organization has grown under her leadership—the staff\, budget\, and programs expanding in size four-fold. The organization now serves over 5\,500 individuals annually. Throughout her career\, she has been active on countless community committees and boards. Most notably\, she served on the Homeless Action Council in Lansing\, representing the Grand Rapids community and bringing needed dollars to our area to provide services to those experiencing homelessness. She is active in the Grand Rapids Area Coalition to End Homelessness and the Heartside Neighborhood Collaboration Project. \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/2-13-19-marge-palmerlee-rsvp-required/
LOCATION:Degage Ministries\, 139 Sheldon Ave SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200220T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200220T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T143926
CREATED:20190923T153807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T153807Z
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SUMMARY:2.20.20 - SASy
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Community Engagement Committee
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/2-20-20-sasy/
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=America/Detroit:20200227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200227T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T143926
CREATED:20190923T154156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T154156Z
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SUMMARY:2.27.20 - Gerald Piro - RSVP Required
DESCRIPTION:**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.**\nGerry 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 need with little or no resources available to them. \nAs the Executive Director for Covenant House Michigan\, he leads local efforts of the largest homeless youth organization in North and Latin America\, overseeing operations at campuses in Detroit and Grand Rapids. \nPrior to joining the staff of CHM in 2014\, Gerry spent 24 years with Boys Hope Girls Hope\, providing academically motivated youth in need with wrap around residential services and placement in a private college-prep environment. He advanced through several roles of progressive responsibility at Boys Hope Girls Hope to the position of Executive Vice President overseeing the executive staff of all 30 homes in 15 locations throughout the United States. \nGerry is an ethical visionary with a strong financial acumen having earned CHM the coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for the past five years. This award recognizes CHM’s strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency. \nUnder his guidance\, CHM undertook a $4 million capital campaign to build a second campus in Grand Rapids with a 28-bed shelter. In his tenure\, he has also strengthened CHM’s programming and raised vital awareness about youth homelessness in Michigan. \nIn 2017\, Wayne State University awarded CHM the Dr. Arthur L. Johnson Community Leadership Award for their partnership with students enrolled at WSU’s Co-Curricular Programs at the School of Medicine\, a partnership Gerry was determined to continue. \nOriginally from New York City\, Gerry has resided in the Detroit area for over two decades. He holds advanced degrees in both Rehabilitation Counseling and Theological Studies in addition to a CAC certificate for substance abuse.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/2-27-20-gerald-piro-rsvp-required/
LOCATION:Covenant House Michigan\, 50 Antoine St SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49507
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200305T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143926
CREATED:20190923T154253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T154253Z
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SUMMARY:3.5.20 - Club 77 @ Opera Grand Rapids - RSVP by Feb. 28th
DESCRIPTION:A time for networking and socializing while getting to know more about Rotary and our Rotary Club of Grand Rapids Members. \nFeel free to invite your spouse\, significant other\, guests\, co-workers and prospective members for a fun evening\, enjoying food\, beverages and friendship!
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/3-2-20-club-77/
LOCATION:The Betty Van Andel Opera Center\, 1320 Fulton St E\, Grand Rapids\, 49503
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200312T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200312T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T143926
CREATED:20200122T203036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200122T203036Z
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SUMMARY:3.12.20 - Matthew Scogin
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPreviously\, Scogin served as chief administrative officer at the global financial advisory firm of Perella Weinberg Partners in New York City\, where he oversaw operations\, strategy\, corporate services\, human resources\, and communications at the firm\, which has eleven offices around the world. \nHe also worked at the New York Stock Exchange\, Wachovia Bank\, and held several senior roles in government\, including at the Department of Treasury.  He also worked for the governor of Massachusetts\, a Michigan state representative\, and held an internship at the White House. \nPresident Scogin majored in political science and economics at Hope\, and has a master’s degree in public policy from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.  Following graduate school\, he spent time in Germany as a fellow with the Robert Bosch Foundation studying unemployment and labor market policy.  He has published several articles on issues related to public policy and finance. \nScogin received the U.S. Treasury Department Exceptional Service Award\, was named a David Rockefeller Fellow\, and in 2014 was recognized by Hope College with a Young Alumni Award. \nMatthew and his spouse\, Sarah\, met while undergrads at Hope College.  They have three children\, Sophie\, Lucy\, and Oliver\, and an adorable puppy named Albie.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/3-12-20-dr-matthew-scoggin/
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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