7.23.26 - Annual IKUS/Indian Trails Camp Picnic (Offsite-luncheon)
2026-07-23 12:00 - 13:15 (America/Detroit) | Indian Trails Camp, 0-1859 Lake Michigan Drive, Grand Rapids, MI, 49534, United States
On Thursday, July 23rd Rotarians and guests will gather at Indian Trails Camp for our annual picnic!
Since 1952, the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids has partnered with Indian Trails Camp, mentoring for at-risk high school students, reduction of childhood hunger, projects to reduce physical barriers for the disabled, support for the elderly in need, and educational scholarships. The motto of Rotary is “Service Above Self”.

7.30.26 - Doug Lepisto - Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Sleeping Giant Capital
2026-07-30 12:00 - 13:15 | Kent Country Club, 1600 College Ave NE, Grand Rapids, 49505
Speaker: Doug Lepisto – Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Sleeping Giant Capital
Bio:
Doug is co-founder and managing partner of Sleeping Giant Capital.
He stewards the firm’s distinctive mission and principles and drives the continued innovation of Sleeping Giant’s pioneering place-based model. Doug leads Sleeping Giant’s investment thesis development and underwriting, investor relations, and university partnerships.
He serves on the boards of Portland Products and ProStamp.
Passionate about life-changing education, Doug is co-founder and director of the Leadership and Business Strategy (LBS) program at the Western Michigan University Haworth College of Business.
Prior to founding Sleeping Giant Capital, Doug worked in management consulting with Monitor Deloitte, advising clients on pricing strategy and at Young & Rubicam in strategic planning. He holds a BA from Kalamazoo College, an MA from the University of Chicago and a Ph.D. from the Carroll School of Management at Boston College.
His research has won multiple awards and has been published in top-tier, peer-reviewed journals, including recognition for the best dissertation in the field of management.
Doug spends his free time mountain biking with his son and cooking for his family. He lives in Kalamazoo with his wife and two children.

8.6.26 - CLUB 77 @ Saint Francis Sculpture Garden
2026-08-06 16:30 - 18:00 | Saint Francis Sculpture Graden, 2023 E. Fulton, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
Join us for our monthly Club 77 in August, hosted by the Saint Francis Sculpture Garden!
Socialize with Rotary members, hear from sculptor Mic Carlson, and enjoy sculptures along the 11-acre nature trail.
Appetizers, beer, & wine will be served; guests are encouraged to attend.
