7.8.21 – Paula Jastifer
University Club of Grand Rapids 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025, Grand Rapids, MIJoin us as our new Club President, Paula Jastifer, shares her plan and direction for her Rotary year. Look for updates from our Community Engagement Committee and what you can do to guide future volunteer opportunities, along with learning about our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and why DEI is important.
7.15.21 – Scott Blakeney & Indian Trails Camp Visit
Indian Trails Camp 0-1859 Lake Michigan Drive, Grand Rapids, MIPlease join us for our annual visit to Indian Trails Camp, to learn about their history and our Club’s long-term support. Since the 1950’s IKUS/ITC has exclusively served individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities, from across Michigan and neighboring states. Scott Blakeney will be providing an update about programming, the impact of COVID and how…
7.22.21 – Brad Garmon
University Club of Grand Rapids 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025, Grand Rapids, MIIn September 2019, Brad Garmon was named director of the Michigan Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry, a unique position that combines the resources of the Department of Natural Resources and the Michigan Economic Development Council to support and grow Michigan’s outdoor recreation lifestyle industry. Prior to this position, Garmon served as the interim CEO of the…
7.29.21 – Mike Wall
University Club of Grand Rapids 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025, Grand Rapids, MIMike Wall serves as the Executive Director of Automotive Analysis at IHS Markit. He brings over 25 years of financial analysis, forecasting, consulting and manufacturing experience to the firm, with a primary focus on assisting financial firms and manufacturers in their evaluation and understanding of the auto industry, as well as in-depth analysis of vehicle…
8.5.21 – Club 77 – Community Impact Grant Celebration
Varnum 333 Bridge St NW - 17th Floor, Grand Rapids, MIThe Club 77 Committee and the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids Charities Foundation Community Impact Grant Committee would like to invite you and a guest to join them to celebrate the announcement of the grant recipient(s). The event will be held from 4:00-5:30pm on Varnum's rooftop deck at 333 Bridge St NW 17th Floor. There…
8.12.20 – Jeremiah Gracia & Layla Aslani
University Club of Grand Rapids 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025, Grand Rapids, MIJeremiah Gracia joined the City of GR Economic Development Office in May 2020. He has 16 years of economic development experience working in the Columbus and Findlay, Ohio markets. His experience includes international business development working with companies from Japan, Germany, India, Netherlands, and many others. He is a member of the Michigan Economic Developers…
8.19.21 – Brian Calley
University Club of Grand Rapids 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025, Grand Rapids, MIBrian Calley is a collaborative leader who combines the skills from an accomplished private sector career with a heart for public service and a record of getting things done. He is passionate about making the world work better for all people and uses an inclusive problem-solving approach to make a difference. As President of the…
8.26.21 – Torrence Richardson
University Club of Grand Rapids 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025, Grand Rapids, MITory Richardson, A.A.E., is the President & Chief Executive Officer for the Gerald R. Ford International Airport. He is responsible for leading a team of approximately 110 employees that plan, organize, direct, and control all functions and activities of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport – the second busiest airport in Michigan. Tory joined the…
9.2.21 – Club 77 – hosted by Sheri & Asgi Fazleabas
This fun event will be held at the home of the our own husband and wife Rotarians, Asgi and Sheri Fazleabas from 4:00-6:30pm.....(please disregard time on flyer). A fun event for networking and socializing, while getting to know more about Rotary and our members. Rotarians, please feel free to invite a your spouse, significant other,…