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SUMMARY:2.23.17 - Honoarable William B. Murphy
DESCRIPTION:Judge William B. Murphy\, of the Michigan Court of Appeals\, has been elected president of the Council of Chief Judges of the State Courts of Appeal (CCJSCA)\, a national association dedicated to improving the administration of justice in state appellate courts. He will serve a one-year term\, which commenced during the conference’s 37th annual meeting in Cary\, North Carolina. \nJudge Murphy has served as judge for the Michigan Court of Appeals since 1988. He has also been an adjunct professor at Western Michigan Thomas M. Cooley Law School since 2011. \nAmong Judge Murphy’s judicial duties\, he was elected to the State Bar of Michigan Board of Commissioners\, District C\, (2001-10); elected to the Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission (1995-2003); elected to the Board of Trustees of the Michigan State Bar Foundation; selected by the Michigan Supreme Court to the Michigan delegation to the National Conference on Racial and Ethnic Bias (1995); chosen by the Michigan Supreme Court to the Judicial Executive Committee and Strategic Planning Committee for the Michigan Justice Project (1994); elected chief judge pro tem for the Michigan Court of Appeals (1992-96); and was appointed Chief Judge of the Michigan Court of Appeals by the Michigan Supreme Court (2009-2015) on three occasions. \nJudge Murphy has received several awards\, including the Michigan Association for Justice Judicial Excellence Award and the National Center for State Courts Distinguished Service Award\, both in 2015. \nJudge Murphy is currently a member of the State Bar of Michigan and Grand Rapids Bar Association. \nJudge Murphy was an adjunct professor at Michigan State University-Detroit College of Law from 1997-98. He was the founding partner at Murphy\, Burns and McInerney\, P.C.\, a civil and criminal trial practice firm in Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, from 1973-88. Shortly after graduating with a juris doctor from Wayne State University Law School (1970)\, he served as a law clerk for the Michigan Court of Appeals (1970-71) and was an attorney at Rhoades\, McKee and Boer in Grand Rapids\, Michigan (1971-73). \n  \n 
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LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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SUMMARY:3.2.17 - Doug Small
DESCRIPTION:Mr. Douglas “Doug” Small is President & Chief Executive Officer for Experience Grand Rapids\, the Convention & Visitors Bureau. Small began his tenure with the organization on September 8\, 2008. Small has acquired thirty-three years of experience in the hospitality\, tourism and destination marketing industries; specifically working for several large-to-midsize destination marketing organizations throughout the country. \nExperience Grand Rapids provides destination marketing and visitor services for the Greater Grand Rapids region.  This non-profit\, private corporation operates with an annual budget of $10 million generated through private and public partnerships. \nWith a primary mission of economic development through the attraction of tourists and conventions to the area\, its’ staff of 29 full-time industry professionals provide public relations\, marketing\, sales and visitor services to accomplish its’ mission of increasing “new” revenues for Kent County and the Greater Grand Rapids region. \nSince Small’s arrival to Grand Rapids in 2008\, hotel performance has seen record level attainments in room revenue and occupancy for seven consecutive years.  Upon Small’s arrival\, annual hotel occupancy stood at 48% and currently is out-pacing the national average at 66.7%.  During this same period\, hotel room revenue grew from $96 million to $197 million in 2016. \nPrevious to his current role in Grand Rapids\, Small served as Senior Vice President for VISIT DENVER.  Prior to Denver\, Small served as President of the Syracuse (NY) Convention Bureau and in sales and marketing capacities for destination marketing organizations in Palm Springs (CA) and Dayton (OH). \nSmall’s community and industry involvement includes serving on the board of directors for the Economic Club of Grand Rapids (Executive Committee)\, the Downtown Market Grand Rapids\, Michigan Lodging and Tourism Association\, West Michigan Sports Commission and Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. \nSmall is a 1982 graduate of Siena Heights College (Adrian\, Michigan) where he majored in Hotel\, Restaurant and Institutional Management.  While at Siena Heights\, Small was also a two-time\, national championship qualifier as a record-setting collegiate track and field athlete\, competing in the high jump. \nA native of Napoleon\, Ohio; Small and his wife Kimberly\, have two children; Alexandra and Davidson and reside in Grand Rapids Township\, Michigan.
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SUMMARY:3.09.17 - Dr. Alice Chapman
DESCRIPTION:EDUCATION \nPh.D.\, University of Cambridge\n• Dissertation Title: “Authority and Power in the Writings of St Bernard of Clairvaux.”\n• Degree Emphasis: Ecclesiastical and Intellectual History.\n• Degree Received: July 2006. \nMaster of Arts in Religion\, Yale Divinity School\n• Degree Emphasis: Church History.\n• Degree Received: June 1996. \nBachelor of Arts\, Utah State University\n• Major: History\, emphasis in European History and minor area in Classics.\n• Degree Received: June 1991. \nBOOK\n•Sacred Authority and Temporal Power in the Writings of Bernard of Clarivaux\, Medieval\nChurch Series\, 25. Turnhout: Brepols Publishers (October 2013). \nARTICLES\n• “Ideal and Reality: Images of a Bishop in Bernard of Clairvaux’s Advice to Eugenius III\n(1145-53).” In Envisioning the Bishop Images and the Episcopacy in the Middle Ages Edited by Evan\nGatti and Sigrid Danielson. Medieval Church Series 29. Turnhout: Brepols Publishers (2014) 331-346. \n• “Disentangling Potestas in the Works of St Bernard of Clairvaux.” Revista Portuguesa De\nFilosofia 60 no. 3 (2004): 587–600. \n• “Authority and Power in the Writings of St Bernard of Clairvaux.” Cîteaux Commentarii\nCistercienses 54 no. 3–4 (2003): 209–223. \n• “Authority and Power in the Writings of St Bernard of Clairvaux: Summary of a Thesis in\nProgress.” Monastic Research Bulletin 8 (2002): 46–48. \nBOOK REVIEWS\n• “Bernard of Clairvaux Theologian of the Cross by Anthony N.S. Lane.” Cîteaux commentarii\ncistercienses (submitted).\n• “Shaping Church Law around the Year 1000. The Decretum of Burchard of Worms by Greta Austin.”\nEcclesiastical Law Journal 14 (May 2012): 297-299.\n• “Bishops\, Texts and the use of Canon law around 1100: Essays in honor of Martin Brett\, Bruce\nC. Braisington and Kathleen G. Cushing\, eds. Ecclesiastical Law Journal 12 (May 2010): 245-248.\n• “Leadership in Medieval English Nunneries by Valerie Spear.” Ecclesiastical Law Journal 9\n(January 2007): 130-131. \nTEACHING EXPERIENCE\n• Associate Professor\, History Department\, Grand Valley State University\, 2008 – ongoing.\n• Visiting Lecturer\, Department of History\, Utah State University\, 2005–2008. \nRelevant University Courses Taught:\nIntroduction to European Civilizations (HST102). A general education course covering the later\nMiddle Ages to the present emphasizing the interaction of political\, social\, economic\, intellectual\nand cultural factors that influenced the formation of Europe. \nEuropean Civilization to the Later Middle Ages (HST 207). This class is an historical survey\nfocusing on the development of European civilization from Classical Greece to the Later Middle\nAges. This course explores the intellectual\, social\, religious\, political and cultural aspects of\nthe formation of Europe; designed for majors who will take upper-division course in European\nhistory. \nFaith and Power in Medieval Europe (HST 200). This course provides skills for the historian.\nStudents develop research skills in order to produce solid pieces of written work; they are engaged\nin critical analysis of both primary and secondary texts. \nMedieval Europe (HST 355). This upper-division course focuses on the cultural\, religious and\npolitical systems of medieval Europe with an emphasis in the high Middle Ages. The course asks\nstudents to think critically and challenges them to reconsider existing notions and preconceptions\nabout this period in European history. The course is reading and writing intensive. \nControversies and Change in Medieval Europe (HST 495). This course is designed as the capstone\nof the history major. The class focuses on historiography\, use of primary sources and critical\nassessment of documents\, and requires a substantial undergraduate research paper as the culmination\nof the degree. \nMaking of Europe (HNR 217-218 and 227-228). This is a two-year course\, team- taught by four\nprofessors representing various disciplines in the Humanities. This Honors College class focuses on\nEurope from the 4th century C.E. to 1500. Among the four professors\, I teach the history portion of\nthe class. \nHistory of Christianity (HST 4230). An upper-division course focusing on the history of\nChristian thought and the various movements within Christianity from its origins to the present.\nThe course is reading and writing intensive. \nAWARDS\, HONORS/ APPOINTMENTS\n• Collegeville Institute\, Visiting Scholar\, St John’s University\, Collegeville\, Minnesota\, Winter 2015.\n• Pew Teaching Excellence Award\, 2012. Grand Valley State University.\n• Studium Scholar\, Visiting Scholars Program\, Saint Benedict’s Monastery\, 2011 and 2015\n• Nominated for\, “Outstanding Service to First-Year Students\,” Utah State University\, October 2006.\n• Graduate Representative to the Faculty of Divinity\, University of Cambridge\, 2001–2002.\n• Outstanding Student of the Year\, Department of History\, Utah State University\, 1990 –1991.\n• President of Phi Alpha Theta\, Utah State University\, 1990–1991.\n• Vice-President of Phi Alpha Theta\, Utah State University\, 1989–1990.\n• Distinguished Service Award\, Utah State University\, 1989–1990.\n• Academic All American\, National Collegiate Athletics Association\, Utah State 1987-1989. \n• Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholar\, University of Cambridge\, Clare College\, 1999-2000. \nSELECT ACADEMIC PAPERS/ PRESENTATIONS\n• “The Medieval Roots of the Christus Medicus in Martin Luther.”\n• Beyond Oberman: Luther and the Middle Ages (Northwestern U.) November 2016.\n• “Double Leprosy of the Heart: Spiritual Sickness and Wellness in Bernard of Clarivaux.” International Medieval Congress\, Leeds\, July 2015.\n• “Unam Sanctam and Bernard of Clairvaux.” International Medieval Congress\, Leeds\, England\, July 2014.\n• “Avoiding the Persona Mixta in Bernard of Clairvaux.” Center for Medieval and Renaissance\nStudies\, Saint Louis University\, 2014.\n• “Power\, Dominion and Papal Authority: Bernard of Clairvaux’s Legacy.” International Medieval\nCongress\, Leeds\, England\, July 2013.\n• “Auctoritas in Bernard of Clairvaux and Gratian.” The XIV International Congress of Medieval\nCanon Law\, St Michael’s\, University of Toronto\, August 2012.\n• “Right Order and Reform\, Bernard of Clairvaux and the Twelfth Century.” International Medieval\nCongress\, Kalamazoo\, May 2012.\n• “From Cistercian Abbot to Pope: Bernard of Clairvaux’s Advice to Eugenius III (1145 1153).”\nInternational Medieval Congress\, Kalamazoo\, May 2011.\n• “Looking Straight into the Light: Hildegard of Bingen and Bernard of Clairvaux.” University of\nMannheim\, Germany\, May 12\, 2009. Invited lecture.\n• “Teaching Medieval Latin to Classicists.” Utah Classical Association\, University of Utah\, March\n2005. Invited lecture.\n• “Authority and Power in St Bernard of Clairvaux.” International Medieval Congress\, Leeds\,\nEngland\, July 2003.\n• “The Relationship between Auctoritas and Potestas in the Work of St Bernard of Clairvaux.”\nChurch History Seminar\, University of Cambridge\, May 2003.\n• “The Lactations of St Bernard of Clairvaux\, Spiritual Images of Contemplation.” Clare College\nGraduate Research Forum\, University of Cambridge\, February 2002. Invited lecture.\n• “St Bernard of Clairvaux: Letters and Correspondence.” Bolton Abbey\, Cistercian monastery\,\nMoone\, Ireland\, March 2000. Invited lecture.\n• “The History of the Rosary: Prayer Beads and Worship.” Lecture series\, “Mary Through the\nCenturies.” Yale University\, May 1996.\n• “The ■ and  Controversy at The Council of Chalcedon: History and Language.” Presented at the\nSeven Ecumenical Councils Seminar. Yale University\, December 1995.\n• “Protestant Lenten Eating Habits in Elizabethan England.” Elizabethan England Conference\,\nUniversity of Utah\, May 1991. \nLANGUAGES \n• Latin\, 8 years (Classical 3\, Medieval 5\, reading knowledge)\n• Certificate\, Latin Summer School in Rome\, Fr. Reginald Foster\, O.C.D.\n• Greek\, 4 years (Classical 3\, Biblical\, 1)\n• Spanish\, 6 years (reading and speaking knowledge)\n• German\, 2 years (reading knowledge and some speaking knowledge)\n• French\, 2 years (moderate reading knowledge)\n• Hebrew\, 1 year (reference knowledge only)\nSERVICE \n• Undergraduate Research Committee\, Grand Valley State University\, 2015-.\n• Student Scholars Day Committee\, 2012- present.\n• Faculty Advisor\, Phi Alpha Theta\, Grand Valley State University\, 2010- present.\n• Faculty Advisor\, Theta Club (Undergraduate History Club)\, Grand Valley State\, 2009- present.\n• Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship Interview Committee for Grand Rapids\, 2011- present.\n• Scholarship Day\, “The Honors Advantage” address to parents and students; Awards of \nDistinction Scholarship Competitions interviewer\, December 2010; January 15 and 22; 2011.\n• Scholarship and Awards Committee\, Department of History\, Grand Valley State\, 2011.\n• Fellowship Liaison from History to the Office of Fellowships\, 2010- ongoing.\n• “Titivillus\, Patron Demon of Scribes.” Invited lecture for Phi Alpha Theta\, Delta-Xi Chapter\,\nUtah State University\, October 2006 and 2007.\n• Department of History Graduate Committee\, 2006 –2008.\n• Medieval and Early Modern Studies Committee\, 2005 – 2008.\n• Religious Studies Committee\, 2006 – 2008.\n• Bullen Essay Prize Committee\, 2005. \nPROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS\n• Episcopus Society\n• Medieval Academy of America\n• Phi Alpha Theta \nOTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE\n• Clare College Library Evening Invigilator\, University of Cambridge\, 2000–2003. Duties included\nchecking out books\, managing reserves\, and acting as evening manager of the library.\n• Idaho Health Sciences Library Assistant: Idaho State University\, Pocatello\, Idaho\, 1992–1993.\nDuties included locating medical articles requested by doctors and delivering articles to local\nhospitals.\n• Graduate Student Tutorial Supervisor and Periodicals Desk Employee: Boston College\, Boston\,\nMassachusetts\, 1991–1992. Duties included scheduling and overseeing appointments between graduate\nstudent tutors and their undergraduate students.\n• Dilettante Society Clare College\, 1999–2003. Academic lecture series.\n• Peace Caucus\, Yale University\, 1993–1996.\n• Woman’s Center Member\, Yale University\, 1993–1996.\n• Track and Field Athlete\, NCAA Division I\, Utah State University\, 1986–1989.
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SUMMARY:3.16.17 - Dick Gauthier
DESCRIPTION:Dick Gauthier is a Grand Rapids native and attended Western Michigan University\, receiving a degree in political science. \nHe is in his 32nd year at Universal Forest Products and enjoys serving in his current capacity as VP of international business development. Feeding a desire to confirm\, and see firsthand\, the connection between political oppression and decrepitude\, he visited North Korea in 2010\, and Chernobyl and Cuba in 2015. \nCurrently residing in EGR\, he is married to Samantha\, and has a daughter\, Ava\, a sophomore at Hope College.
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SUMMARY:3.22.17 - Service Above Self Award Dinner
DESCRIPTION:This years Service Above Self Award Dinner will be taking place on Wednesday\, March 22\, 2017 and will feature the presentation of the Frederik Meijer Service Above Self Award.  \nThis award is given in recognition of Frederik Meijer\, whose humanitarian acts of selfless service made an enduring difference in the lives of others. The dinner will be held at the St. Nicholas Cultural Center\, 2250 E Paris Ave SE\, Grand Rapids Mi 49546. Doors will open at 6:00pm. \nThe 2017 Frederik Meijer Service Above Self Award Winner is Rick DeVos. \nRick exemplifies the philanthropic legacy of Frederik Meijer through his personal efforts; making a measurable impact on community philanthropy\, demonstrating a strong commitment to volunteerism and/or voluntary fundraising\, and gives generously of his time\, treasure and talents. \nMore about Rick…..\nRICK DEVOS\, age 34\, is an entrepreneur and investor. In 2009 he created ArtPrize\, a simple social experiment designed to see if artists and the public could engage each other in a new way. The scale and energy of the event launched it into debates all over the art world\, from urban planning circles to the global press. In 2012 Rick founded Start Garden\, a unique venture seed fund that invests in early stage companies and strives to build Michigan’s startup ecosystem. In 2016 Start Garden reorganized to form the Entrepreneur Ecosystem\, Start Garden Foundation\, and the for-profit fund Wakestream Ventures. Rick is the Founder and CEO of Wakestream Ventures\, an early stage fund with investments ranging from $100Kto $1.5M. \nRick graduated from Calvin College in 2004. He lives in Ada\, Michigan with his wife Melissa\, and their daughters Clara\, Sloane\, and Remington. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for ArtPrize\, the Grand Rapids Art Museum\, the Grand Rapids Economic Club and University of Michigan’s Center for Entrepreneurship. \nRick’s accomplishments include; Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Calvin College\, 2004\, Founder of ArtPrize\, 2009\, Founder of Start Garden\, 2011\, Recipient of Honorary Doctorates from Grand Valley State University and Ferris State University \nIf you would like to attend the Frederik Meijer Service Above Self Award Dinner please click on the following: TICKETS. \nTo sponsor the Frederick Meijer Service Above Self Award Dinner\, please fill out the Sponsorship Form and return it to the Rotary office at 1345 Monroe Ave NW\, Suite 204\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49505 or email it to rotary@grrotary.org. \nShould you have any questions about becoming a sponsorship\, or obtaining tickets to the dinner please contact the Rotary office at 616-459-5640. \nA special Thank You to our sponsors: \nFrederik Meijer Award Sponsor \n \n  \nPlatinum Sponsor: \n \n  \nSilver Sponsors: \n\nBronze Sponsors: \n\n 
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LOCATION:The Cultural Center at St. Nicholas\, 2250 E. Paris Ave SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49546\, United States
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SUMMARY:3.23.17 - Mike Wall
DESCRIPTION:He brings over 18 years of financial analysis\, forecasting\, consulting and manufacturing experience to IHS Automotive\, with a primary focus on assisting automakers\, suppliers and financial firms in their evaluation and understanding of the auto industry\, as well as in-depth analysis of vehicle markets and trends.  Mike is quoted frequently in the media on a variety of automotive topics and has delivered presentations on the outlook for the automotive industry to company executives and other interested groups\, including the United Nations Industrial Development Organization in Vienna\, Austria.  Mike graduated Summa Cum Laude with an undergraduate degree in Finance and later earned the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation.
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SUMMARY:3.30.17 - Rochelle Sather
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SUMMARY:4.06.17 - SPRING BREAK - NO LUNCHEON
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SUMMARY:4.13.17 - Fred Keller
DESCRIPTION:Fred Keller founded Cascade Engineering in 1973 with the belief business can complement financial performance with important work in the social and environmental arenas. Driven by Fred’s belief\, a small team of six employees has grown to be a company of 1\,600 people serving a worldwide customer base. \nFrom the very beginning\, Fred Keller emphasized the key role business can play in building financial\, social and ecological capital\, often through partnerships with government and community agencies. His innovative management approach and work in advancing sustainability are featured regularly in business and industry publications. \nWith a passion for making a positive impact\, Fred has served on the boards of the Meijer Corporation and Fifth Third Bank\, West Michigan. He was formerly the board chair of the U.S. Department of Commerce Manufacturing Council and is a past chair and current member of the Board of Trustees for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Fred is also a trustee for the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation. In addition\, Fred has been part of many community organizations and change initiatives including Talent 2025 and K-Connect. \nA Grand Rapids\, Michigan native\, Fred earned a B.S. in materials science and engineering from Cornell University and an M.S. in business management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
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SUMMARY:4.20.17 Interact Luncheon featuring Rev. Dr. Phil Johnson
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Phil Johnson starts fires. Starting fires is his mission in life\, the focus of his faith\, energy and optimism. His mission is Igniting Your Passion to Do the Impossible™.  He inspires people to champion their dreams – setting their hearts on fire and unleashing their passion for life\, love and work. He offers Speeches inspiring committed action\, Coaching enabling authentic leadership\, and Consulting guiding critical decisions. A head\, heart and soul coach\, he enables people from business\, education\, associations and government to use their gifts to achieve their common purpose. Dr. Phil is a Master’s gold-medal hurdler. \nHis educational background is as varied as his curiosity about life itself. He holds degrees in psychology\, theology and leadership\, serves as an adjunct faculty member at Davenport University\, and is a mediator/arbitrator. An ordained minister\, Rev. Johnson is the Pastor at New Day Church-on-the-Hill. He has a special place in his heart for Africa where he coordinates Kibera Kids Kitchen\, a feeding program he established for children in Kibera Slum in Nairobi\, Kenya. \nDr. Phil has wide radio and television experience\, and is the author of eight books including The Compassionate Conspiracy: A Field Guide to Changing the World. His next book\, Lead Like a Heretic: How to Challenge the Status Quo – and Thrive\, will be released later this year. \n  \nNews Flash – Promontory Press released Dr. Phil Johnson’s new book\, The Compassionate Conspiracy: A Field Guide to Changing the World. Purchase your copies today at… \nhttp://www.amazon.com/Compassionate-Conspiracy-Field-Guide-Changing/dp/1987857356/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452200172&sr=8-1&keywords=The+Compassionate+Conspiracy
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SUMMARY:4.27.17 - Al Bonney
DESCRIPTION:Rotary: Al is the District Rotary Foundation Committee Chair for District 6290. He joined Rotary in 1996 and was club President of the Traverse City (Ml) Rotary club in 2008 – 2009. His brother\, Father and Grandfather were all active Rotarians.  \n Professional: Al worked in over 13 different Marriott hotels during his career from 1970 and 1995. He and his family lived in Dhahran and Riyadh\, Saudi Arabia; Cairo\, Egypt and Athens\, Greece where the children did most of their secondary schooling. \n Hobbies and other Activities: Al and Joan live in Traverse City\, Michigan where Joan is an active painter. Al\, when not busy doing Rotary things\, plays the banjo\, directs the Rotary Chorus for the Traverse City Annual Rotary Show\, and builds wooden boats.
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SUMMARY:5.04.17- Rotary After Hours
DESCRIPTION:The May 4th Rotary After Hours event is being hosted by Rotarian\, Joshua Conran and his company Deksia. The address is 120 Stevens St. SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49507 \nThis event is open to all Rotary Club of Grand Rapids members.  We encourage you to invite your spouse\, significant other\, co-workers and prospective members. \nThis is a great time to learn more about Deksia\, Joshua and your fellow Rotarians. \nBeer and Wine will be provided\, along with light Appetizers. \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/5-04-17-rotary-after-hours-deksia-500-730/
LOCATION:Deksia\, 49 Coldbrook St SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170504T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170504T131500
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SUMMARY:5.04.17 - Peter D'Arienzo
DESCRIPTION:D’Arienzo comes from the Kansas City Zoo where he was the Director of Operations. \nBefore the Kansas City Zoo\, D’Arienzo served as the Plant Human Resources and EHS Manager at Donaldson Company International. He also spent 20 years at the American Multi-Cinema where he became corporate director.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/peter-darienzo-2/
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:20170511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170511T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T142234
CREATED:20170308T173843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170308T173843Z
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SUMMARY:5.11.17 - STRIVE Luncheon - Keynote Speaker John Salan
DESCRIPTION:We take this time to honor the Junior and Senior students from Ottawa Hills and Union High Schools that have participated in our STRIVE Student Mentoring/Scholarship Program. \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. \nWe will also hear a short presentation from our own John Salan as he tells some of the history of STRIVE.\nJohn F. Salan\, District 6290 Governor (service year: 2009—2010) \nA second generation Rotarian and a Paul Harris Fellow\, John’s involvement in Rotary dates to 1958 when he was a Junior Rotarian with the Plymouth Rotary Club.  He joined the Petoskey Rotary Club in 1975 and served as its president in 1986-87.  While an active member in Petoskey\, working every fundraiser from the annual summer bratwurst sales through too many spaghetti dinners to count\, John became involved in the District 6290 and Central States Rotary Youth Exchange program. His eldest daughter spent a year abroad as a Rotary Youth Exchange Student in Finland and his second daughter then spent a year in New Zealand through the program.  His dedication to Youth Exchange continues to this day through his service on District 6290’s Youth Exchange Committee as Vice-Chair and Youth Protection Officer. \nJohn continued to focus on Rotary’s commitment to mentoring youth as a member of the Grand Rapids Rotary Club since 1990 and served as that club’s president in 1995-96.  He was among the early advocates for the STRIVE program for at-risk secondary students and was the chairman of the District 6290 STRIVE committee for two years.  He also advocated for expanding involvement of the younger generation in philanthropic activities through the INTERACT program.  Other recent community activities included serving on the Salvation Army Advisory Board\, coaching a Special Olympics softball team\, and coaching an eighth grade basketball team. \nMarried to his college sweetheart\, Helen\, John is the father of three adult daughters and has one granddaughter.  Helen is the executive director of Healing the Children-Michigan/Ohio\, a charity dedicated to coordinating medical care for children in need around the world.  Together\, John and Helen are active in their parish community in Grand Rapids. \nJohn graduated from Eastern Michigan University where he played varsity baseball after graduating from Plymouth High School as a three-year\, three-sport varsity letterman.  He earned his law degree from Wayne State University.  Early in his career as a public prosecutor\, John served as the chief trial attorney for the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s office in Ann Arbor.  From 1974-1989\, he was the Emmet County Prosecuting Attorney\, a position to which he was re-elected by an overwhelming majority three times.  During this time\, he was a tireless advocate on behalf of children and an in-demand speaker on topical issues.  While a prosecuting attorney\, John served for over twenty years on the board of directors of the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan including a term as that organization’s president.  In 1989\, he became a federal prosecutor with the United States Department of Justice assigned to the Western District of Michigan in Grand Rapids.  He retired from this position in 2013 and now devotes his time to volunteer activities.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/strive-luncheon/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170518T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T142234
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SUMMARY:5.18.17 - Elissa Hillary
DESCRIPTION:Elissa Hillary is committed to working at the leading edge of values-based capitalism\, building sustainable local economies that put people first.  As the President of Local First since 2007\, she has brought together nearly a thousand businesses in West Michigan to collaborate in building a vibrant community that encourages sustainable business development.  As a consultant\, speaker\, and thought leader\, she has stressed the significance of building social capital through the mutual investment of the local business\, consumer\, government\, and philanthropic sectors.  Under these initiatives\, West Michigan’s economy and brand has thrived\, with nationally-recognized growth and the birth of new industries. \nElissa was named Grand Rapids Young Non-Profit Professionals Exemplary Executive in 2010\, a BCorp Measure What Matters Champion in 2014\, and has three times been named one of Grand Rapids Business Journal’s “Top 40 Under 40” business leader.  She is a 2011 Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE) Fellow and BCorp Ambassador.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/elissa-hillary/
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:20170519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170519T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142234
CREATED:20170516T145623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170516T145623Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:We have a wonderful and fulfilling opportunity to continue supporting our partnership with Disability Advocates of Kent County. On Friday\, May 19th\, from 9am until done (Possibly two shifts and lunch will be provided) at 2640 Woodward SW\, Grand Rapids\, we will build a wheelchair ramp for a 5 year old boy with Cerebal Palsy\, allowing him increased and unfettered access to his home. \nThese projects are some of the best and most impactful things our club does\, so please come join us. \nThe Community Engagement Committee is looking for 4 to 6 volunteers to join the build under the supervision of a licensed and experienced contractor. No construction expertise is necessary. While not mandatory\, if the volunteers have drills they are encouraged to bring them. \nPlease contact me at rjeliassen@gmail.com or 616-406-7398 at your earliest convenience if you can participate. Thank you for considering this great project. \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/volunteer-opportunity-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170601T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170601T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T142234
CREATED:20170524T145258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170524T145258Z
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SUMMARY:6.01.17 - Vicki Seidl
DESCRIPTION:Chief Prosecutor\nJuvenile Division\, Kent County Prosecutor’s Office (2003-Present)\n• Supervise five attorneys\, law clerks and support staff\n• Liaison between Family Court Judges and Prosecutor’s Office\n• Liaison between Department of Human Services and their contract Agencies\n• Handle diverse caseload and regularly appear in court on juvenile matters\n• Teach courses and guest lecturer for law enforcement\, case workers\,\nand other court personnel. Also a guest lecturer for Nurse Examiner Program at YWCA. \nAssistant Prosecutor\nJuvenile and Appeals Divisions\, Kent County Prosecutor’s Office (1996-2003)\n• Litigated delinquency and protective proceedings\n• Handled appellate issues\, wrote briefs and argued motions in Circuit Courts\,\nCourt of Appeals and State Supreme Court \nMichigan Court of Appeals Staff Attorney\nPre-Hearing Division\, Michigan Court of Appeals (1993-1996)\n• Researched and wrote briefs on criminal/and civil issues for appellate judges \nIllinois Appellate Court Staff Attorney\nIllinois Appellate Court 3rd Judicial District (1989-1993)\n• Researched issues raised by parties and wrote proposed opinions for the Court \nIllinois Appellate Prosecutor’s Staff Attorney\nState of Illinois Appellate Prosecutor Division (1988-1989)\n• Wrote appellate briefs and argued cases on behalf of twenty-three\nIllinois county prosecutor’s offices \nEDUCATION \nSouthern Illinois Law School\, Juris Doctorate\, Cum Laude (1988) \nCentral Michigan University\, Bachelor of Science (1982)
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/6-01-17-vicki-seidl/
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:20170601T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170601T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142234
CREATED:20170525T130641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170525T130641Z
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SUMMARY:Rotary After Hours
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/rotary-after-hours-2/
LOCATION:Miller Johnson Attorneys\, 45 Ottawa Ave SW - 11th Floor\, Grand Rapids\, 49503\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170608T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170608T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T142234
CREATED:20170524T145847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170524T145847Z
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SUMMARY:6.08.17 - Know Me Better
DESCRIPTION:Today’s meeting is going to focus on our Members! \nA fun interactive program designed to help you get to know your fellow Club members. \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/know-me-better/
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:20170615T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170615T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T142234
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170612T123825Z
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SUMMARY:6.15.17 -  Thomas R. Dilley
DESCRIPTION:Thomas R. Dilley is a retired attorney and frequent lecturer on cemetery history in Grand Rapids\, Michigan. He is the author of several books of local history\, and he is a member of the Grand Rapids Historical Commission\, trustee of the Grand Rapids Historical Society\, past chair of the Grand Rapids Public Library Foundation\, and trustee of the Grand Rapids Public Museum Foundation. \nThomas is a lifelong resident of Grand Rapids\, where he lives with his wife\, Debra\, daughter\, Sarah\, and basset hound\, Ruthie. His 40-year interest in the history of his hometown is reflected in his avid collection of the postcards in Grand Rapids: Community and Industry\, as well as a large assortment of other materials documenting the history of the city.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/6-15-1-thomas-r-dilley/
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:20170622T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170622T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T142234
CREATED:20170426T123303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170426T123303Z
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SUMMARY:6.22.17 - Jon Hankins and Mario Benevides
DESCRIPTION:Jon Hankins\, Community Relations Officer\, Aquinas College \n  \n  \n  \n  \nMario Benavides Llanos\, Director of Operations\, Nicaragua \nMario is native of Nicaragua and a chemical engineer with extensive experience in a broad array of endeavors in the business\, engineering and agricultural sectors.  He has been with Aqua Clara since 2009 and is now Director of AcquaNic\, our in-country organization in Nicaragua.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/6-22-17-jon-hankins-and-mario-benavides/
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:20170706T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170706T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T142234
CREATED:20170607T162937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170607T162937Z
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SUMMARY:7.6.17 - President's "Passing the Tiller"
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/presidents-passing-the-tiller/
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:20170713T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170713T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T142234
CREATED:20170710T122854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170710T122854Z
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SUMMARY:7.13.17 - Christian Gaines
DESCRIPTION:Christian Gaines was born in Brussels\, Belgium to American parents\, moved to the United Kingdom when he was four years old\, then came to the United States in 1984 to attend Vassar College\, graduating in 1987 with a B.A. in English Literature. \nIn 1988\, Christian helped to start the American Pavilion at the Cannes Film Festival\, serving until 1994 as Administrative Director of this communication and hospitality center for the American film community attending Cannes. In 1990\, he also went to work for the Hawaii International Film Festival as Administrator\, and then served as Film Coordinator and Film Programmer in Hawaii from 1992 until 1994\, dividing his time between Honolulu\, Los Angeles and Cannes. During that time\, he also coordinated the Asia-Pacific Film Tour\, a fifteen-film\, eleven-city tour of films from Asia and the Pacific Rim. \nIn August 1994\, Christian was appointed Senior Film Programmer at the Sundance Film Festival where he was part of the team that programmed the 1995 and 1996 Sundance Film Festivals. He was also the first Director of New Media for the Sundance Institute and a consultant for the Sundance Channel. From 1996 to 2000 he served as Festival Director and Director of Programming for the Hawaii International Film Festival\, where he was responsible for its overall management and programming. \nIn June 2000\, Christian was appointed Director of Festivals at the American Film Institute (AFI)\, where he was responsible for several festival and film programming projects\, including the annual AFI FEST presented by Audi. Christian developed AFI’s year-round exhibition programs of film series\, mini-festivals\, retrospectives and exclusive advance screenings – “AFI at ArcLight” and “Cinema’s Legacy: How Great Filmmakers Inspire Great Filmmakers.” In his first few years at AFI\, Christian helped to start SILVERDOCS: AFI/Discovery Channel Documentary Festival\, now called AFI Docs. In his role at AFI\, Christian also spearheaded the launch of the Dallas International Film Festival. \nIn 2008\, Christian joined IMDb.com\, an Amazon.com company\, where he was Director of Festival Strategy and Business Development overseeing the global expansion of Withoutabox.com\, a web community and film submission platform connecting filmmakers to film festivals worldwide. \nIn April 2013 Christian joined ArtPrize as Executive Director. ArtPrize is a radically open\, independently organized international art competition\, annually attracting over 400\,000 attendees and around 1\,500 artists to Grand Rapids\, Michigan over 19 days. $500\,000 is awarded to artists through prizes that are determined equally by both public vote and expert jury. ArtPrize encourages critical discourse\, celebrates artists\, transforms urban space and promotes cultural understanding. \nChristian has served on numerous film festival juries including Sundance\, SXSW\, Denver\, Dallas\, Montreal and Warsaw; has participated on numerous panels worldwide about film\, film festivals\, art and technology; has independently consulted for several film festivals and film projects; has attended many\, many film festivals around the world; serves on the IFP Program Advisory Board\, the Film Collaborative Advisory Board and has filed periodically for the online independent film daily Indiewire.com. He is a council member on the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. \nChristian is a movie and music fanatic\, has run seven marathons (and counting) and was the bass player in an LA-area rock band. He has a regular music show on community radio WYCE-FM. Christian is married to Dr. Kristen Taylor\, a cognitive psychologist\, writer and development specialist. They have two spectacular children Lola (21) and Luke (18) and they recently traded Los Angeles for Grand Rapids in West Michigan to play a part in its growing reputation as a hotbed for art\, design\, culture\, innovation and urbanism.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/7-13-17-christian-gaines/
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:20170720T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170720T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T142234
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SUMMARY:7.20.17 - Jason Meyer
DESCRIPTION:Jason Meyer is currently the President and CEO at Blandford Nature Center in Grand Rapids\, Michigan. With a background in conservation\, environmental education\, and nonprofit management\, he brings a diverse set of skills and experiences to the profession. Over the past several years\, Jason has led two nature centers in Michigan – Fenner Nature Center in Lansing\, where he coordinated the transition of a city-owned nature center to nonprofit management and Blandford Nature Center\, where his largest accomplishments are\, so far\, guiding the organization through a $10.3 million campaign and\, separately from that campaign\, the acquisition of the former Highlands Golf Club. \nJason was recognized by the Association of Nature Center Administrators as the inaugural Outstanding New Leader Award recipient in 2014 and was a finalist for the 2015 Exemplary Executive Award through the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Grand Rapids.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/blanford-nature-center/
LOCATION:Blandford Nature Center\, 1715 Hillburn Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49504\, 49504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170727T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170727T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T142234
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SUMMARY:7.27.17 - Tim Hileman
DESCRIPTION:EVERYONE WANTS ANOTHER BEST DAY \nIKUS Life Enrichment Services helps individuals with disabilities to discover their potential\, experience greater freedom\, learn new skills\, and have fun in a safe environment. Ultimately\, IKUS gives clients the tools they need to make every day another best day. \nBecause everyone wants another best day\, IKUS serves individuals from five years old to eighty-plus. We also serve clients with a wide variety of abilities\, including spina bifida\, cerebral palsy\, traumatic brain injury\, congenital anomalies\, down syndrome\, autism\, multiple sclerosis\, arthrogryposis\, cognitive impairments\, and other developmental and/or physical abilities\, helping them to live joyful\, productive lives through services that address each person’s specific needs and goals. \n \n\n  \n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \nSUPPORTING FAMILIES\, GUARDIANS\, AND CASEWORKERS \nOne of our goals is to serve our clients’ natural and support systems\, making the lives of parents\, guardians\, and case managers easier. To that end\, our services give caregivers a much-needed break from their duties. Even better\, IKUS’s comprehensive suite of services help individuals with disabilities attain greater independence and satisfaction in their lives\, which in turn brings greater satisfaction to those who care for them. \n\n\nIndian Trails is a remarkable facility that brings adaptive recreation to the lives of each camper. It is simple in theory\, but daunting in task. Indian Trails offers a barrier-free camp setting in which those with disabilities can participate in all manner of activities the outside world is ill-equipped to provide. It is a place filled with fun\, recreation and friendship. Campers learn perseverance\, team-work and self-reliance. They leave for home loaded with love\, respect and memories. \nThe history of the partnership between Indian Trails Camp and the Grand Rapids Rotary Club is one of energy\, commitment and loyalty. Since 1953 Rotarians have invested their time and money toward the success of the camp\, helping Indian Trails become a community and state treasure\, and one of only five camps in the nation serving the most disabled group with barrier-free camping facilities. \nIndian Trails Camp\, located six miles west of Grand Rapids\, has been providing camping experiences to individuals with disabilities since 1953. Campers return year after year to suspend personal obstacles long enough to enjoy those activities we all remember as part of a treasured camping experience – swimming\, canoeing\, archery\, music\, competitive sports\, challenge course\, dances\, and most of all\, the opportunity to make friendships and build relationships that affirm and encourage greater self-discovery. \nIndian Trails’ campers range in age from 5 to 70+ with such disabilities as: spina bifida; cerebral palsy; traumatic brain injury; congenital anomalies; down-syndrome; autism; multiple sclerosis; arthrogryposis and cognitive impairments.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/indian-trails-camp-picnic/
LOCATION:Indian Trails Camp\, 0-1859 Lake Michigan Drive\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49534\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170803T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170803T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142234
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SUMMARY:8.03.17 - Carl VerBeek and Varnum
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our inaugural First Thursday afternoon meeting on Thursday\, August 3\, 4:00pm at Varnum. Please RSVP by 12:00pm on  Friday\, July 28th to the Rotary office at rotary@grrotary.org or by calling 616-459-5640. \nWe will have a modified program followed by an opportunity to network with fellow Rotarians and guests while enjoying the view of the city from Varnum’s rooftop terrace. Parking will be validated. driving_directions
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/8-03-17-carl-verbeek-and-varnum/
LOCATION:Varnum\, 333 Bridge St NW - 17th Floor\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170807T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170807T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142234
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SUMMARY:8.7.17 - 21st Annual Rotary Open
DESCRIPTION:The Rotary Club of Grand Rapids and the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids Charities Foundation presents the 21st annual Rotary Open on Monday\, August 7\, 2017 at 12:00pm at Blythefield Country Club. A day of food\, fun and fellowship will support the charities of the Grand Rapids Rotary Club. \nTo become a SPONSOR to register to GOLF\, or to join the 19th Hole Awards Celebration click here: Sponsor/Registration Form \nAmong the philanthropic programs supported by Rotary\, this year’s event will assist STRIVE\, a mentoring program\, providing scholarships for high school seniors in Grand Rapids Public Schools; Indian Trails Camp\, which empowers individuals with disabilities by providing enrichment services for people of all abilities; Senior Neighbor Holiday Luncheon\, bringing joy and happiness to seniors during the Holiday season; and Boyden-Shearer Scholarships\, providing several college scholarships to Grand Rapids areas high school seniors\, just to name a few. \nEighteen holes of golf\, lunch\, 19th Hole Awards Celebration and a cash bar\, along with Live and Silent auctions will make for a fun filled day\, while supporting local organizations. \nThe fee for GOLFERS is $200 per person and includes an 18 hole golf scramble\, (6) $100 competition holes\, a hole-in-one (car to be determined)\, driving and practice ranges\, boxed lunch with soft drinks on course\, beverage station on course\, 19th Hole Awards Celebration and access to the Live and Silent auctions. \nNon-golfers are encouraged to attend the 19th Hole Awards Celebration. Join the golfers for a Happy Hour Cash Bar\, heavy hors d’oeuvres with a carving station\, access to the Live and Silent Auctions for $40 per person. \nThere is nothing more ROTARY than GOLF \nIs it the TRUTH?  \nAbsolutely\, we never lie on the golf course\, especially about our stroke count.  Golfers are very honest people. \nIs it FAIR to all concerned? \nOf course\, the course and game is set so all golfer have an equal opportunity.  Tee off from Black\, Blue White or Red and then we have a            “handicap”. What could be fairer? \nWill it build GOODWILL AND BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? \nThe best friends in the world are your “golfing buddies”.  There is nothing more friendly than four guys or gals playing a round of golf               every Thursday or Saturday morning or spending four days in Palm Springs\, Scottsdale or Hilton Head. And nothing brings more                       goodwill than friends playing a round of golf. \nWill it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? \nThe 21st Annual Rotary Open will benefit our Rotary Club of Grand Rapids Charities Foundation supporting it’s many philanthropic                 projects and programs. \nWe hope you will  join us on Monday\,  August 7 at Blythefield Country Club where all is TRUTHFUL\, FAIR\, FRIENDLY AND BENEFICIAL TO ALL .  After all\, it is GOLF! \nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!!!!!!\nMAJOR SPONSOR \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nHOLE-IN-ONE SPONSOR \n \n  \n  \n  \n \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nACE SPONSORS \n \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nEAGLE SPONSOR \n \n  \n  \n  \nFAIRWAY SPONSOR \nThe Peter Secchia Family\nPAR SPONSOR \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nPUTTING GREEN – SCORE CARD – SCORE BOARD – DRIVING RANGE SPONSORS \n \n \n  \n  \n \n \n  \n  \n  \nPROGRAM SPONSOR \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nTEE and GREEN SPONSORS \nRotary Club of Grand Rapids Board of Directors\n \n \n  \n  \n  \n         \n  \nTEE SPONSORS \nDr. Larry Robson                   \n   \n  \n  \nGREEN SPONSORS \nGeorge Trowbridge   \n        \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/21st-annual-rotary-open/
LOCATION:Blythefield Country Club\, 5801 Northland Dr\, Belmont\, MI\, 49306\, United States
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SUMMARY:8.10.17 - Matt Chapman and Wendy Ogilvie
DESCRIPTION:Matt Chapman\, Project coordinator and director of Grand Rapids Whitewater earned a BS in Advertising and Public Relations and holds a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership from Grand Valley State University. Matt spent his summers as a child playing in and along the Chippewa River in Midland\, MI. where he first developed a passion for the outdoors. Matt came to Grand Rapids Whitewater in 2015 after serving as the Executive Director of Alternatives in Motion for four years. Matt brings over 10 years of nonprofit fundraising and leadership development experience to the Grand Rapids Whitewater team and is excited to be part the historic effort to put the rapids back in the Grand for everyone. \n  \nWendy Ogilvie\, Director of Environmental Programs; Grand Valley Metro Council (GVMC) \nWendy holds a BS in Forestry from The University of Michigan and an MS in Resource Development from Michigan State University. She worked for Fishbeck\, Thompson\, Carr & Huber\, Inc. for 13 years focusing on water resource management projects. She joined GVMC in 2013 as the Director of Environmental Programs. Her work focuses on watershed & stormwater management\, including facilitating Municipal Stormwater Permits and promoting green infrastructure practices. She is currently working with partners through facilitating Municipal Stormwater Permits and promoting green infrastructure practices. She is currently working with partners through the Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds and Grand Rapids Whitewater to restore connective and improve habitat in the Grand River. \nPresentation Description: Grand Rapids Whitewater is an innovative\, local nonprofit organization focused on the revitalization of the Grand River through Grand Rapids and restoration of the city’s historic namesake rapids. The goals of this project are to expand recreational uses\, improve aquatic habitats\, enhance environmental quality of the community\, and boost tourism\, business growth and employment opportunities along the riverfront in Grand Rapids and throughout West Michigan. Grand Rapids Whitewater\, in partnership with numerous agencies and organizations\, including the City of Grand Rapids and the Grand Valley Metro Council\, has been studying the project since 2009. This presentation will illustrate historical uses of the Grand River\, showcase the complexities of the project\, provide a current project update\, and explore the environmental\, economic\, and social benefits associated with a revitalized Grand River system.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/7-10-17-matt-chapman-and-wendy-ogilvie/
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:8.17.17 - Johnny Brann Sr. & Johnny Brann Jr.
DESCRIPTION:Johnny Brann Sr. \nJohnny Sr. is a second-generation restauranteur with over forty years of experience. Along\, with his brothers Tommy and Mike\, Johnny has extended the legacy of their famous father\, John Brann Sr.\, who made the sizzling sirloin steak a favorite dinner in Grand Rapids. Brann’s Steakhouse & Grille now has ten locations across Michigan and is heavily involved in the communities they serve. \nJohnny Brann Sr. is a leading advocate for law enforcement\, tirelessly fundraising\, volunteering\, and spearheading efforts to support families of fallen officers\, dedicate police memorials (including the Service Above Selfie grand prize winning contribution to the Richmond Park Memorial)\, and challenge local government to increase funding. Further\, Johnny continues to aid Veterans and active military\, as well as fire departments\, and other emergency/first responder heroes. He also gives back to his community by serving small business groups\, neighborhood associations\, school systems and youth sports programs\, and many other local and non-profit organizations. \n  \nJohnny Brann Jr. \nJohnny Jr. continues the proud family restaurant tradition by growing both the legendary Brann’s Steakhouse & Grille brand and the new Kitchen 67 brand. Like his father\, Johnny is committed to growing his surrounding communities and giving back to various organizations. Johnny serves on multiple boards\, including West Leonard Business Association\, West Grand Neighborhood Association\, Grand Rapids Transformation Advisory Council\, GR Community Challenge Foundation Scholars Program\, and more. He was named to GRBJ’s “40 Under 40” List and continually advocates for youth education programs (Back to School Kids Parade and Games) and fighting hunger (Feed the Hungry).
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/johnny-brann-sr-johnny-brann-jr/
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:8.24.17 - Rosalynn Bliss
DESCRIPTION:Mayor Rosalynn Bliss became the City of Grand Rapids’ first female Mayor when she took office on January 1\, 2016. She previously served as a Second Ward City Commissioner for 10 years. \nMayor Bliss also is an adjunct professor at Grand Valley State University’s School of Social Work. She earned bachelor’s degrees in psychology and criminal justice from the University of South Alabama and a master’s in social work from Michigan State University. \nMayor Bliss is active in her profession and in the community. She is President of the Michigan Municipal League and serves on the boards of the Downtown Development Authority\, Experience Grand Rapids\, Grand Valley Metro Council\, Kent County Land Bank Authority and Interurban Transit Partnership\, among many other organizations. \nShe is a member of the West Michigan Environmental Leadership Network\, and she serves on the Mayors Innovation Project Steering Committee. \nMayor Bliss has been recognized and honored locally as well as statewide for her commitment\, dedication and work in the field of child abuse and neglect and for her leadership in the community. Recognitions include: \n\nCrain’s 100 Most Influential Women\nGrand Rapids Business Journal’s 50 Most Influential Women in West Michigan\nFive-time recipient of Grand Rapids Business Journal’s 40 Under Forty distinction\nWest Michigan Public Relations Society of America’s Communicator of the Year Award\nATHENA Young Professional Award\nTim Pope Memorial Award for Outstanding Young Governmental Leader\nChristine Nelson Professional Award for Service to Children\nMichigan Professional Society on the Abuse of Children Special Recognition Award\n\nAs Mayor\, she is committed to supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs as well as addressing disparities in our community and making sure that Grand Rapids is the place for everyone. \nShe also is committed to engaging the community in local government and encouraging citizens – particularly women and minorities – to serve on boards and commissions. She believes that local government needs to reflect the diverse community in which we live.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/8-24-17-mayor-rosalynn-bliss/
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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