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SUMMARY:9.20.18 - Cindy Brown
DESCRIPTION:Cindy Brown\, Executive Director\, Hello West Michigan & Vice President of Talent Initiatives\, The Right Place\, Inc. \nCindy Brown serves as the Executive Director for Hello West Michigan\, a talent attraction and retention initiative promoting West Michigan as a great place to live and work. The organization\, which helps member companies increase their rate of success in recruiting top talent\, is the only organization of its kind in the country. Under Cindy’s leadership\, Hello West Michigan has grown its membership\, programming\, and regional awareness\, helping establish West Michigan as a destination for top talent. \nThrough Hello West Michigan’s strategic partnership with The Right Place\, Cindy also serves as the Vice President of Talent Initiatives and collaborates with other talent related organizations to address regional talent pipeline challenges. \nPrior to this\, Cindy served as Project Manager for the West Michigan Internship Initiative and had a lengthy career as the Human Resources Manager at Enterprise Rent-A-Car Greater Michigan. She has over 20 years of leadership experience in recruiting\, employee development\, training\, and facilitation. She excels at attracting talent\, generating awareness\, and connecting individuals to resources. Her honors include the Michigan College Educator and Employer Alliance Don Hunt Service Award (2011) and the West Michigan Woman Brilliance Connector Award (2017). \nCindy’s work in the community extends beyond Hello West Michigan. She is currently serves on the following boards \n\nVice Chair of the West Michigan Works! Workforce Development Board\nGoodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids Board of Directors\nAquinas College Career Services Advisory Board\nVice President Pulaski Days Board\nWest Michigan’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies Advisory Board\nPast-President for the Michigan Career Educator & Employer Alliance\n\nCindy received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Aquinas College. Her favorite part about living in West Michigan is Lake Michigan—the sunsets\, beaches\, and lake effect snow.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/9-20-18-cindy-brown/
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:9.13.18 - David Van Andel & Dr. Peter Jones - RSVP required
DESCRIPTION:Attendance for this luncheon is limited to Rotary Club of Grand Rapids members and their guests.\nRotary Club of Grand Rapids members that plan on attending must RSVP by Thursday\, Sept. 6th.\nPLEASE NOTE:  Only those appearing on the RSVP list will be admitted on Sept. 13th.\nDavid Van Andel is Chairman and CEO of Van Andel Institute in Grand Rapids\, Michigan. He is also an entrepreneur involved in several other business interests in the natural and life science products industries. \nThe son of Jay Van Andel\, founder of Van Andel Institute and co-founder of Amway Corporation\, he is currently a member of Amway’s Board of Directors and serves on its Executive\, Governance and Audit committees. Prior to leading Van Andel Institute\, he had been in various positions at Amway since 1977 including chief operating officer of Amway’s Pyxis Innovations Business Unit\, and was senior vice president–Americas and Europe\, overseeing Amway business activities in North America and 22 European and 11 Latin American affiliates. \nVan Andel played a prominent role in bringing professional hockey back to Grand Rapids in 1996. He is co-owner and chairman of the Grand Rapids Griffins\, an American Hockey League team. \nHe is active in numerous business\, cultural and community organizations including The Right Place Program\, the Hope College Board of Trustees and The Economic Club of Grand Rapids. \nVan Andel was born in Grand Rapids\, Michigan. He graduated from Hope College in Holland\, Michigan\, is married and has four children. \nDr. Jones was born in Cape Town\, raised and attended college in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe)\, and received his Ph.D. from the University of London. He joined the University of Southern California in 1977 and served as Director of the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center between 1993 and 2011. He is \ncurrently the Chief Scientific Officer of Van Andel ResearchInstitute (VARI) in Grand Rapids\, Michigan. His laboratory discovered the effects of 5-azacytidine on cytosine methylation and he first established the link between DNA methylation\, \ngene expression and differentiation. He pioneered the field of epigenetics\, particularly its role in cancer\, and helped develop novel therapies for cancer. Dr. Jones is a past president of the American Association for Cancer Research\, a Fellow of the AACR Academy\, a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and was recently elected to the National Academy of Sciences. He has published more than 300 scientific papers and received several honors\, including the Outstanding \nInvestigator Grant from the National CancerInstitute. He and his colleague Dr. Stephen Baylin shared the Kirk A. Landon Award for Basic Cancer Research from the AACR in 2009 and the Medal of Honor from the American Cancer Society in 2011. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/9-13-18-van-andel-institute/
LOCATION:Van Andel Institute\, 333 Bostwick Ave NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:9.6.18 - "Rotary in the PM" @ Kitchen 67
DESCRIPTION:Join us for networking\, appetizers and drinks at the fabulous Kitchen 67. \nYou are encouraged to bring your friends\, co-workers\, clients and spouses to this fun event.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/9-6-18-rotary-in-the-pm/
LOCATION:Kitchen 67\, 1977 E. Beltline\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49525\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180830T131500
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SUMMARY:8.30.18 - Labor Day Observance - No Luncheon
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URL:https://grrotary.org/event/8-30-18-labor-day-observance-no-luncheon/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180823T131500
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SUMMARY:8.23.18 Chelsea Dubey
DESCRIPTION:President Dubey will share an update with and about our Club.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/chelsea-dubey/
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:8.16.18 "Know Me Better"
DESCRIPTION:Today’s meeting is going to focus on our Members! \nIt will be a fun interactive luncheon designed to help you get to know your fellow Club members. \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/5526/
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:8.9.18 - David G. Morgan. Ph.D.
DESCRIPTION:Topic Summary: \nRecent advances in understanding the causes of Alzheimer’s are leading scientists to recognize the disease begins 10-20 years before onset of symptoms.  Using biomarkers to determine who is at risk and mitigating those risks will prevent the disease for many. Finding effective treatment is also advancing quickly. The first person cured of Alzheimer’s will be in a clinical trial. Unfortunately\, Grand Rapids has no clinical trials for Alzheimer’s disease. A vision for how to develop a Center for Aging Brain C.A.R.E. (ABC center) can rectify this situation. \nDr. Morgan – Bio \nSince November 2017 “Dave” Morgan is Director of the Alzheimer’s Alliance and Global Impact Professor of Translational Sciences at Michigan State University. Previously he was CEO of the Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute at the University of South Florida.  The Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute combined patient and family services\, clinical research\, education outreach programs and laboratory science seeking the prevention\, treatment and cure of Alzheimer’s and related disorders. While there Dr Morgan oversaw development of Community-Based Memory Screening programs and the country’s first mobile clinical trial unit for Alzheimer’s disease.  Dr. Morgan’s research interests are Alzheimer’s disease\, aging and brain function. He is internationally recognized for his work on immunotherapy and gene therapy to treat the Alzheimer-related pathologies. \n  \nMorgan received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Northwestern University and spent 10 years at the University of Southern California before joining the University of South Florida in 1992. He has participated in over 80 grant-years of NIH funded research and published over 200 research articles. Morgan regularly sits on grant review panels for NIH and other agencies. In addition to his research activities\, Morgan has consulted with both major pharmaceutical companies and small biotechnology\, and advised capital investment organizations regarding the most promising therapeutic approaches to curing Alzheimer’s disease. At the national level\, Morgan serves as Chairperson of the Program Committee for the world’s largest scientific meeting on Alzheimer’s disease (AAIC) and as Lead Representative of ResearchersAgainstAlzheimer’s\, a national advocacy organization.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/8-9-18-indian-trails-camp/
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:20180806T183000
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SUMMARY:8.6.18 - 22nd Annual Rotary Open
DESCRIPTION:The Rotary Club of Grand Rapids and the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids Charities Foundation presents the 22nd annual Rotary Open on Monday\, August 6\, 2018 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! \nHOLE-in-ONE Prize – 2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk \nProvided by James Eliassen and Auto World Financial \n   \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n  \n  \n      \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/8-6-18-22nd-annual-rotary-open/
LOCATION:Blythefield Country Club\, 5801 Northland Dr\, Belmont\, MI\, 49306\, United States
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SUMMARY:8.2.18 - "Rotary in the PM" - RSVP needed by Monday\, July 30th
DESCRIPTION:Join us for networking\, appetizers and drinks at Hylant’s office in downtown Grand Rapids. You are encouraged to bring your friends\, co-workers\, clients and spouses to this fun event. \nPlease RSVP no later than Monday\, July 30th and provide the name of any guest that you plan on bringing. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/8-2-18-rotary-in-the-pm/
LOCATION:Hylant\, 85 CAMPAU SUITE 100\, GRAND RAPIDS\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:7.26.18 - Dave Bulkowski
DESCRIPTION:David Bulkowski is the Executive Director of Disability Advocates of Kent County which works alongside people with disabilities as they seek to lead self-directed lives and advocates for accessible and welcoming communities.  Mr. Bulkowski\, a licensed attorney\, has been with Disability advocates since 1995 and\, during his tenure\, has worked extensively with state and federal laws teaching others how these laws affect the rights and responsibilities of the community and persons with disabilities.  Dave has spent a great deal of time organizing and advocating for accessibility\, increased public transportation\, and affordable housing in the Grand Rapids region. \nDave is an active member of many community collaborations\, the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids\, and the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce.  He has also served on the boards of Grand Rapids Public Schools\, the Fair Housing Center of West Michigan\, the Home & Building Association\, and the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights/Michigan State Advisory Committee.  Finally\, not related to Disability Advocates\, he currently serves as a Kent County Commissioner. \n  \nOn the personal side of life\, Dave is married to his awesome wife\, Melissa\, and they have three children: Sophie (22)\, Noah (20)\, and Liam (18).
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/7-26-18-dave-bulkowski/
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:20180719T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180719T131500
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SUMMARY:7.19.18 - Drs. Paul Farr\, Jill Bultje and Bill Baer
DESCRIPTION:William H. Baer\, MD\, PharmD – Medical Director\, Research & Innovation\, Mercy Health; Associate Professor of Medicine\, Michigan State University \nEDUCATION: \nUndergrad – West Virginia University\, Morgantown\, WV \nR.Ph – Duquesne University\, School of Pharmacy\, Pittsburgh\, PA – Pharmacy \nM.D. Pharm. D. – West Virginia University School of Medicine\, Morgantown\, PA – Doctor of Medicine \nResidency – Grand Rapids Medical Education & Research Center\, Michigan State University\, Grand Rapids\, MI \nPersonal Statement: \n“Through my involvement in clinical and research based medicine\, I function in multiple roles. As Medical Director of Research and Innovation at Mercy Health and former Executive Director of ClinXus LLC\, I have developed unique relationships with the hospital systems\, physicians (community based and employed) along with other life science organizations that provide the necessary support for our community based alliance in research.  I am committed to innovative research that is fundamental to improving patient care and outcome based research.  As a practicing Internal Medicine physician\, I see the need for advanced support and implementation of preventative medicine with disease modification earlier and more aggressively as well as behavioral lifestyle changes.  Additionally I have extensive medical and pharmacology background as a practicing physician and doctor of pharmacy for over twenty years.  I currently represent Mercy Health in clinical research and innovation based efforts which embraces a community that encompasses two medical schools\, a school of pharmacy\, a life science research institute\, multiple physician groups across a myriad of disciplines and a Phase I clinical trial unit.” \nDr. Jill Bultje  \nBorn in Grand Rapids\, went to undergraduate at Calvin College\, Medical School at Michigan State University\, Family Medicine Residency at Saint Mary’s Family Medicine Residency and currently employed by Mercy Health Physician Partners for the past 15 years as a family medicine physician. \nMy husband is also a family medicine doc – Mike Bultje. and we have 2 kids Sarah who is 16 and Nick who is 13.  I enjoywatching my kids play sports  reading\, travelling and am off to Glacier National Park for some hiking on Saturday. \n  \nDr. Paul Farr \nPaul is a retired gastroenterologist from Mercy Health Saint Mary’s.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/7-19-18-paul-farr-friends/
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:20180712T131500
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SUMMARY:7.12.18 - Presidents Passing of the Tiller
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URL:https://grrotary.org/event/7-12-18-presidents-passing-of-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:20180705T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180705T131500
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SUMMARY:7.5.18 - 4th of July - No luncheon
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URL:https://grrotary.org/event/7-5-18-4th-of-july-no-luncheon/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180628T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180628T131500
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SUMMARY:6.28.18 - Tasha Blackmon
DESCRIPTION:Tasha Blackmon is a dynamic participatory leader with more than 20 years of experience in business operations. Blackmon is responsible for providing administrative and operational oversight to Cherry Health\, the largest Federally Qualified Health Center in Michigan. She has led numerous development projects\, as well as large scale renovations and expansion projects during her 13-year tenure with Cherry Health. \nBlackmon serves on multiple local\, state and national committees: \n\nBehavioral Health Community Steering Committee\nChildren’s Advocacy Center Board\nCity of Grand Rapids’ Sustainability Advisory Council\nKent County Crisis Center Task Force\nGrand Valley State University Vice Provost for Health Advisory Board\nMichigan Community Health Network (MCHN) Board and Operations Committee\nMichigan Primary Care Association\nNational Assoc. of Community Health Centers (NACHC) Subcommittee of Health Center Financing\nNational Assoc. of Community Health Centers’ (NACHC) Committee on Health Center Excellence & Training\nNational Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE)\nVarnum’s Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Council\n\nBlackmon has volunteered with many organizations; she is a philanthropist and eager volunteer who seeks opportunities to give back to the community. \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/6-28-18-presidents-passing-of-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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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180621T131500
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SUMMARY:6.21.18 - Dr. Bill Pink
DESCRIPTION:In May 2017\, Dr. Bill Pink became the tenth president of Grand Rapids Community College. Dr. Pink was Vice President and Dean for Workforce Development at Grand Rapids Community College prior to becoming the president. \nHe has been an educator for over 25 years\, and prior to his tenure at GRCC\, Dr. Pink served as Vice President for Academic Affairs at Oklahoma State University- Oklahoma City. While Abilene\, Texas is his hometown\, Dr. Pink lived in Oklahoma City for 18 years prior to making Grand Rapids home and has taught and/or coached in Oklahoma\, Nebraska\, and Oregon. He was a successful college student-athlete as a basketball player\, earning awards for his athletic and academic achievements\, including a 2016 induction into the York College Athletic Hall of Fame. \nDr. Pink has an Associate’s Degree from York College\, Nebraska\, a Bachelor’s from Oklahoma Christian University\, a Master’s from the University of Central Oklahoma\, and a Doctorate from the University of Oklahoma. Dr. Pink contributes to his community through a variety of ways\, including membership on the Board of Directors for Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids\, Boys and Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids\, and the Heart of West Michigan United Way. Dr. Pink also serves on the boards of West MichiganWorks (the workforce development agency for seven counties in West Michigan)\, The Employers’ Association in Grand Rapids\, Talent 2025\, and The Right Place. In January of 2016\, Dr. Pink completed a four-year appointment as a member of the National Selection Committee for the National Merit Scholarship Council. He is also a former national conference co-chair for Dream Deferred: The Future of African-American Education. Dr. Pink is a sought after public speaker\, and has accumulated numerous invitations to speak at events across the U.S. His topics are usually associated with diversity\, leadership\, economic/workforce development\, and faith-based presentations. As an educator\, Dr. Pink teaches public speaking courses as well as athletic administration courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. \nAlong with a daily workout regimen\, Dr. Pink enjoys golfing\, fishing\, and spending time with his family. His wife is Lori\, and their two children are Lance and Lydia. Lori\, a Michigan native\, is a retiree of the US Air Force and currently works for the Federal Aviation Administration. Lance\, who is married to his wife Kayla\, is a member of the United States Marine Corps\, and Dr. Pink’s daughter\, Lydia\, is a high school freshman.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/6-21-18-dr-bill-pink/
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:6.14.18 - Indian Trails Camp Picnic - Please RSVP
DESCRIPTION:Our Club has been supporting Indian Trails Camp since it’s inception in 1953. We are proud of our long-term partnership with ITC and every year we have a “picnic”  that takes us to Indian Trails Camp. We get to see first hand what our support to the camp has meant and we get to meet the campers and staff\, have a wonderful lunch in the Kate Pew Wolters Center with live entertainment provided by the campers and staff\, followed by a tour the Camp. \nWe hope that you will join Tim\, his staff and the campers at this fun and inspirational event. Please RSVP by Friday\, June 8th. \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. \n  \nIndian Trails Camp is located \nO-1859 Lake Michigan Dr. NW\nGrand Rapids\, MI 49534 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDrive from M-45 W/Lake Michigan Dr NW to Tallmadge Township\n\n13 min (8.5 mi)\nAt Aman Park\nJust across the street from Grand Valley Auto Auction and Sales
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/6-14-18-indian-trails-camp-picnic-please-rsvp/
LOCATION:Indian Trails Camp\, 0-1859 Lake Michigan Drive\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49534\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:6.7.18 - "Rotary in the PM"
DESCRIPTION:Please plan on attending this exciting “Rotary in the PM” oppeotunity as Mark Johnson and Michigan Software Labs host friends on their new rooftop deck in Ada\, on Thursday\, June 7th from 4-6pm. \nBeer\, wine\, craft cocktails\, and APPetizers will be provided. All free of course! \nThis is one of those rare events that you are being asked to RSVP if you plan on attending\, so please RSVP to the Rotary office via email at rotary@grrotary.org or by phone at 616-459-5640 no later than Monday\, May 28th. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/6-7-18-rotary-in-the-pm/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:If you love the outdoors and want to have fun while making a lasting difference\, we invite you to be a KCP Volunteer! Project Opportunities and Events are offered March through October at more than 30 County Park sites. \nHelp us celebrate National Trails Day by supporting the North Country Trail section that runs through Townsend Park! Projects will include planting Native species\, removing invasive species\, and cleaning/trimming trails!  Great for volunteers of all ages \n\n10am-12pm @ Warren Townsend Park\, 8280 6 Mile Rd\, Rockford\n12pm-? Lunch with group: please bring a lunch so we can enjoy a group picnic after our hard work is complete!\nUnlimited volunteers\, manual labor attire\n\nTo volunteer\, please contact Christine Lindeman or James Eliassen.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/volunteer-opportunity-7/
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SUMMARY:5.31.18 - Ben Wickstrom
DESCRIPTION:Ben Wickstrom\, P.E.\, is President and CEO of West-Michigan-based Erhardt Construction. Erhardt\, established in 1962\, is a commercial construction firm that performs everything from small office renovations to large projects for senior living\, worship\, education\, manufacturing and wastewater clients. \nBen joined Erhardt Construction in 1998 after receiving a civil engineering degree from Michigan Technological University. He started as an assistant project manager and worked his way up to President in 2011. He was named CEO in 2017. \nBen is very active in the construction industry and community. He co-founded the Construction Workforce Development Alliance\, which encourages talented young people to put their hands and minds to work in the construction industry. \nBen also is Chairman of Associated Builders and Contractors\, Western Michigan Chapter and is a member of the Michigan Society of Professional Engineers and TEC 53/Vistage. He is part of Talent 2025 CEO Council and Economic Club of Grand Rapids and is a graduate of Leadership Grand Rapids. \nBen will be speaking on construction trends in the western Michigan region\, as well as the industry as a whole.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/5-31-18-tbd/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:5.23.19 - No Luncheon - Memorial Day observance
DESCRIPTION:  \nTaken from all about history….. \nMemorial Day Meaning\nMemorial Day Meaning – The History\nEach May\, the United States celebrates a day called Memorial Day. Does Memorial Day have meaning? What is the history of Memorial Day? \nMemorial Day was first widely observed in May 1868. The celebration commemorated the sacrifices of the Civil War and the proclamation was made by General John A Logan. Following the proclamation\, participants decorated graves of more than 20\,000 Union and Confederate soldiers. \nIn years since World War 1\, the day has become a celebration of honor for those who died in all America’s wars\, as well as those who are Veterans and current members of the US military. \nIn 1971\, Memorial Day was declared a national holiday. The United States celebrates this holiday the last Monday of May. \nMemorial Day Meaning – Reagan’s Speech\nPresident Ronald Reagan is credited with reviving the practice of honoring Memorial Day and its meaning. One of his famous speeches was given at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day in 1986. \n“Today is the day we put aside to remember fallen heroes and to pray that no heroes will ever have to die for us again. It’s a day of thanks for the valor of others\, a day to remember the splendor of America and those of her children who rest in this cemetery and others. It’s a day to be with the family and remember. \n“I was thinking this morning that across the country children and their parents will be going to the town parade and the young ones will sit on the sidewalks and wave their flags as the band goes by. Later\, maybe\, they’ll have a cookout or a day at the beach. And that’s good\, because today is a day to be with the family and to remember. \n“Arlington\, this place of so many memories\, is a fitting place for some remembering. So many wonderful men and women rest here\, men and women who led colorful\, vivid\, and passionate lives. There are the greats of the military: Bull Halsey and the Admirals Leahy\, father and son; Black Jack Pershing; and the GI’s general\, Omar Bradley. Great men all\, military men. But there are others here known for other things. \n“Here in Arlington rests a sharecropper’s son who became a hero to a lonely people. Joe Louis came from nowhere\, but he knew how to fight. And he galvanized a nation in the days after Pearl Harbor when he put on the uniform of his country and said\, ‘I know we’ll win because we’re on God’s side.’ Audie Murphy is here\, Audie Murphy of the wild\, wild courage. For what else would you call it when a man bounds to the top of a disabled tank\, stops an enemy advance\, saves lives\, and rallies his men\, and all of it single-handedly. When he radioed for artillery support and was asked how close the enemy was to his position\, he said\, ‘Wait a minute and I’ll let you speak to them.’ [Laughter] \n“Michael Smith is here\, and Dick Scobee\, both of the space shuttle Challenger. Their courage wasn’t wild\, but thoughtful\, the mature and measured courage of career professionals who took prudent risks for great reward—in their case\, to advance the sum total of knowledge in the world. They’re only the latest to rest here; they join other great explorers with names like Grissom and Chaffee. \n“Oliver Wendell Holmes is here\, the great jurist and fighter for the right. A poet searching for an image of true majesty could not rest until he seized on ‘Holmes dissenting in a sordid age.’ Young Holmes served in the Civil War. He might have been thinking of the crosses and stars of Arlington when he wrote: ‘At the grave of a hero we end\, not with sorrow at the inevitable loss\, but with the contagion of his courage; and with a kind of desperate joy we go back to the fight.’ \n“All of these men were different\, but they shared this in common: They loved America very much. There was nothing they wouldn’t do for her. And they loved with the sureness of the young. It’s hard not to think of the young in a place like this\, for it’s the young who do the fighting and dying when a peace fails and a war begins. Not far from here is the statue of the three servicemen—the three fighting boys of Vietnam. It\, too\, has majesty and more. Perhaps you’ve seen it—three rough boys walking together\, looking ahead with a steady gaze. There’s something wounded about them\, a kind of resigned toughness. But there’s an unexpected tenderness\, too. At first you don’t really notice\, but then you see it. The three are touching each other\, as if they’re supporting each other\, helping each other on. \n“I know that many veterans of Vietnam will gather today\, some of them perhaps by the wall. And they’re still helping each other on. They were quite a group\, the boys of Vietnam—boys who fought a terrible and vicious war without enough support from home\, boys who were dodging bullets while we debated the efficacy of the battle. It was often our poor who fought in that war; it was the unpampered boys of the working class who picked up the rifles and went on the march. They learned not to rely on us; they learned to rely on each other. And they were special in another way: They chose to be faithful. They chose to reject the fashionable skepticism of their time. They chose to believe and answer the call of duty. They had the wild\, wild courage of youth. They seized certainty from the heart of an ambivalent age; they stood for something. \n“And we owe them something\, those boys. We owe them first a promise: That just as they did not forget their missing comrades\, neither\, ever\, will we. And there are other promises. We must always remember that peace is a fragile thing that needs constant vigilance. We owe them a promise to look at the world with a steady gaze and\, perhaps\, a resigned toughness\, knowing that we have adversaries in the world and challenges and the only way to meet them and maintain the peace is by staying strong. \n“That\, of course\, is the lesson of this century\, a lesson learned in the Sudetenland\, in Poland\, in Hungary\, in Czechoslovakia\, in Cambodia. If we really care about peace\, we must stay strong. If we really care about peace\, we must\, through our strength\, demonstrate our unwillingness to accept an ending of the peace. We must be strong enough to create peace where it does not exist and strong enough to protect it where it does. That’s the lesson of this century and\, I think\, of this day. And that’s all I wanted to say. The rest of my contribution is to leave this great place to its peace\, a peace it has earned. \n“Thank all of you\, and God bless you\, and have a day full of memories.” \nMemorial Day Meaning – A Day of Honor\nDoes Memorial Day have meaning to you? Many communities around the United States have memorial day events at cemeteries where veterans and spiritual leaders speak. Other cities and towns host parades to honor the military. However\, in many cities around the country\, these events have been forgotten. \nIt is important for Americans to take time to remember the sacrifices that bought their freedom. Here are some ideas on how to celebrate this important American holiday: \n\nSend a note of thanks to Veterans you know.\nIf you know someone who has lost a loved one in battle\, offer to help with a household project or help meet a special need they have.\nVisit a local cemetery and place flags or flowers on the graves of fallen soldiers.\nFly the American flag at half-staff until noon.\nParticipate in the National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00 pm. Pause and think upon the meaning of Memorial Day.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/no-luncheon-labor-day-celebration-2/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:5.24.18 - No Luncheon - Memorial Day observance
DESCRIPTION:  \nTaken from all about history….. \nMemorial Day Meaning\nMemorial Day Meaning – The History\nEach May\, the United States celebrates a day called Memorial Day. Does Memorial Day have meaning? What is the history of Memorial Day? \nMemorial Day was first widely observed in May 1868. The celebration commemorated the sacrifices of the Civil War and the proclamation was made by General John A Logan. Following the proclamation\, participants decorated graves of more than 20\,000 Union and Confederate soldiers. \nIn years since World War 1\, the day has become a celebration of honor for those who died in all America’s wars\, as well as those who are Veterans and current members of the US military. \nIn 1971\, Memorial Day was declared a national holiday. The United States celebrates this holiday the last Monday of May. \nMemorial Day Meaning – Reagan’s Speech\nPresident Ronald Reagan is credited with reviving the practice of honoring Memorial Day and its meaning. One of his famous speeches was given at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day in 1986. \n“Today is the day we put aside to remember fallen heroes and to pray that no heroes will ever have to die for us again. It’s a day of thanks for the valor of others\, a day to remember the splendor of America and those of her children who rest in this cemetery and others. It’s a day to be with the family and remember. \n“I was thinking this morning that across the country children and their parents will be going to the town parade and the young ones will sit on the sidewalks and wave their flags as the band goes by. Later\, maybe\, they’ll have a cookout or a day at the beach. And that’s good\, because today is a day to be with the family and to remember. \n“Arlington\, this place of so many memories\, is a fitting place for some remembering. So many wonderful men and women rest here\, men and women who led colorful\, vivid\, and passionate lives. There are the greats of the military: Bull Halsey and the Admirals Leahy\, father and son; Black Jack Pershing; and the GI’s general\, Omar Bradley. Great men all\, military men. But there are others here known for other things. \n“Here in Arlington rests a sharecropper’s son who became a hero to a lonely people. Joe Louis came from nowhere\, but he knew how to fight. And he galvanized a nation in the days after Pearl Harbor when he put on the uniform of his country and said\, ‘I know we’ll win because we’re on God’s side.’ Audie Murphy is here\, Audie Murphy of the wild\, wild courage. For what else would you call it when a man bounds to the top of a disabled tank\, stops an enemy advance\, saves lives\, and rallies his men\, and all of it single-handedly. When he radioed for artillery support and was asked how close the enemy was to his position\, he said\, ‘Wait a minute and I’ll let you speak to them.’ [Laughter] \n“Michael Smith is here\, and Dick Scobee\, both of the space shuttle Challenger. Their courage wasn’t wild\, but thoughtful\, the mature and measured courage of career professionals who took prudent risks for great reward—in their case\, to advance the sum total of knowledge in the world. They’re only the latest to rest here; they join other great explorers with names like Grissom and Chaffee. \n“Oliver Wendell Holmes is here\, the great jurist and fighter for the right. A poet searching for an image of true majesty could not rest until he seized on ‘Holmes dissenting in a sordid age.’ Young Holmes served in the Civil War. He might have been thinking of the crosses and stars of Arlington when he wrote: ‘At the grave of a hero we end\, not with sorrow at the inevitable loss\, but with the contagion of his courage; and with a kind of desperate joy we go back to the fight.’ \n“All of these men were different\, but they shared this in common: They loved America very much. There was nothing they wouldn’t do for her. And they loved with the sureness of the young. It’s hard not to think of the young in a place like this\, for it’s the young who do the fighting and dying when a peace fails and a war begins. Not far from here is the statue of the three servicemen—the three fighting boys of Vietnam. It\, too\, has majesty and more. Perhaps you’ve seen it—three rough boys walking together\, looking ahead with a steady gaze. There’s something wounded about them\, a kind of resigned toughness. But there’s an unexpected tenderness\, too. At first you don’t really notice\, but then you see it. The three are touching each other\, as if they’re supporting each other\, helping each other on. \n“I know that many veterans of Vietnam will gather today\, some of them perhaps by the wall. And they’re still helping each other on. They were quite a group\, the boys of Vietnam—boys who fought a terrible and vicious war without enough support from home\, boys who were dodging bullets while we debated the efficacy of the battle. It was often our poor who fought in that war; it was the unpampered boys of the working class who picked up the rifles and went on the march. They learned not to rely on us; they learned to rely on each other. And they were special in another way: They chose to be faithful. They chose to reject the fashionable skepticism of their time. They chose to believe and answer the call of duty. They had the wild\, wild courage of youth. They seized certainty from the heart of an ambivalent age; they stood for something. \n“And we owe them something\, those boys. We owe them first a promise: That just as they did not forget their missing comrades\, neither\, ever\, will we. And there are other promises. We must always remember that peace is a fragile thing that needs constant vigilance. We owe them a promise to look at the world with a steady gaze and\, perhaps\, a resigned toughness\, knowing that we have adversaries in the world and challenges and the only way to meet them and maintain the peace is by staying strong. \n“That\, of course\, is the lesson of this century\, a lesson learned in the Sudetenland\, in Poland\, in Hungary\, in Czechoslovakia\, in Cambodia. If we really care about peace\, we must stay strong. If we really care about peace\, we must\, through our strength\, demonstrate our unwillingness to accept an ending of the peace. We must be strong enough to create peace where it does not exist and strong enough to protect it where it does. That’s the lesson of this century and\, I think\, of this day. And that’s all I wanted to say. The rest of my contribution is to leave this great place to its peace\, a peace it has earned. \n“Thank all of you\, and God bless you\, and have a day full of memories.” \nMemorial Day Meaning – A Day of Honor\nDoes Memorial Day have meaning to you? Many communities around the United States have memorial day events at cemeteries where veterans and spiritual leaders speak. Other cities and towns host parades to honor the military. However\, in many cities around the country\, these events have been forgotten. \nIt is important for Americans to take time to remember the sacrifices that bought their freedom. Here are some ideas on how to celebrate this important American holiday: \n\nSend a note of thanks to Veterans you know.\nIf you know someone who has lost a loved one in battle\, offer to help with a household project or help meet a special need they have.\nVisit a local cemetery and place flags or flowers on the graves of fallen soldiers.\nFly the American flag at half-staff until noon.\nParticipate in the National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00 pm. Pause and think upon the meaning of Memorial Day.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/no-luncheon-labor-day-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:5.17.18 - James Fahner\, MD
DESCRIPTION:Dr. James Fahner is the founding and current Division Chief of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital and the Spectrum Health Medical Group in Grand Rapids\, Michigan.  He is Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics/Human Development at Michigan State University. \nDr. Fahner completed his undergraduate degree\, M.D.\, pediatric residency\, and pediatric hematology/oncology subspecialty fellowship at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. \nCommunity and agency service includes the Board of Directors of the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Foundation\, the Spectrum Health Board Committee for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital\, Past-Chairman of the Spectrum Health Medical Group Board of Directors\, the Hospice of Michigan Foundation Board\, the VanAndel Research Institute and Graduate School Boards of Trustees\, State Medical Advisor for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan\, and Past-President of the Board of Education for Forest Hills Public Schools.  Previous board service also includes the Michigan Community Blood Centers Foundation and the West Michigan Ronald McDonald House. \nDr. Fahner is a former Chairman of the Board of Hospice of Michigan\, and serves on the Executive Board of the Cancer Research Consortium of West Michigan (CRCWM).  Dr. Fahner is the recipient of the Children’s Miracle Network Miracle Maker Award\, the Philip McCorkle Child Advocacy Award\, the Hillman Award\, the Crystal Rose Award\, the 2010 William Montgomery Award as Pediatrician of the Year from the Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics\, and the Dave and Carol VanAndel Community Leadership Award.  In the fall of 2011\, Dr. Fahner was recognized with the naming of Hospice of Michigan’s Pediatric Hospice Program in his honor.  In 2015\, Dr. Fahner was asked to serve as the first Chairman of the new National Medical Advisory Council for Make-A-Wish America. \nJim and his wife Gail\, an active community and hospital volunteer and Past-President of the Blodgett-Butterworth Hospital Auxiliary\, are the proud parents of two daughters: Jill\, a Child Life Specialist at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin\, and Therese\, a practicing veterinarian in Appleton\, Wisconsin.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/5-17-18-james-fahner-md/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:5.10.18 - Wayman Britt
DESCRIPTION:Wayman Britt is County Administrator/Controller for Kent County Michigan. Kent County is the fourth most populous County in the State of Michigan\, with an estimated population of 636\,369. The County seat is in the City of Grand Rapids\, which is the second largest city in the State. Kent County government is a full-service operation which employs 1700 employees and a total budget of $418 million. Prior to his role as Administrator/Controller\, Wayman had oversight responsibility for the Health & Human Services function which includes the Kent County Health Department\, Community Development and Housing. Veterans Services and the Kent County Family and Children’s Coordinating Council. He was the County liaison for the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services and was responsible for the County’s Performance Management program. Prior to Kent County\, Wayman served in management and leadership positions at Steelcase\, Inc. \nWayman has a bachelor’s degree in communications and sports management from the University of Michigan where he captained the men’s basketball team to the NCAA Championship Finals in 1976. The university’s annual award\, the “Wayman Britt Outstanding Defensive Player” is named after him. In 2004\, he was elected the Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame and the Greater Flint Afro-American Hall of Fame.  Wayman is a founding board member of the West Michigan Sports Commission\, Kent Schools Services Network\, Grand Rapids Downtown Market and KConnect. He is a past member and chair of the board of trustees for the Grand Rapids Community Foundation and served as president of the Gerald R. Ford Council of the Boy Scouts of America and treasurer of the Grand Rapids Downtown Market board. He currently is a board member of the Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy Association. Wayman has 7 children\, eight grandchildren and one dog\, named Brita. He and his wife Dinah reside in Ada Township. \n  \nCOMMUNITY SERVICE  \nGrand Rapids Community Foundation Board of Trustees – Past Member\, Chairman \nGrand Rapids Downtown Market Board of Directors – Past Member\, Treasurer \nGerald R. Ford Field Service Council Boy Scouts of America – Past President \nKent School Services Network Board – Past Member\, President \nKConnect Board of Directors \nWest Michigan Sports Commission – Past Vice Chairman \nMel Trotter Ministries Board of Directors – Past Member\, Vice Chairman \nFloyd Mayweather Foundation Advisory Board – Past Member \nKent County Family Independence Agency Board – Past Member\, Chairman \nGrand Rapids Job Corps Community Relations Council – Past Member\, President \nGrand Rapids School of the Bible and Music Board of Trustees – Past Member \nGrand Rapids Center for Environmental Studies Board of Directors – Past Member \nKent County American Red Cross\, Executive Board – Past Member \n  \nSELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND AWARDS \nBoy Scouts of America Silver Beaver Award \nBoy Scouts of America Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Award \nBoy Scouts of America Winthrop Rockefeller Award \nD.A. Blodgett – St. Johns Home for Children Advocate of the Year Award \nGiants Raymond Tardy Community Services Award \nGrand Rapids Negro Business Professional Women Club Fredrick Douglas Award \nGrand Rapids Job Corps Benjamin H. Carson Pioneer for Excellence Award \nGreater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame \nGreater Flint Area Afro-American Hall of Fame \nMichigan Department Community Health Hometown Health Hero Award \nUniversity of Michigan\, Fielding H. Yost Academic and Athletic Excellence Award \nUniversity of Michigan\, Wayman Britt Defensive Player of the Year Award \n  \nPROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS \nInternational City/County Management Association \nMichigan Association of County Administrative Officers \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/5-10-18-strive-awards-banquet/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Opportunity - 5/31-6/3
DESCRIPTION:Make a Difference Give a Smile\nThe Michigan Dental Association Foundation is improving dental health in communities throughout Michigan by helping fund an ever-expanding program of innovative charitable programs and services. The Foundation also provides scholarships for students interested in pursuing careers in dentistry. \nThe Michigan Dental Association and the Michigan Dental Association Foundation are now working to organize an unprecedented statewide dental access program — the Michigan Mission of Mercy event\, to be held May 31 – June 3\, 2018 at Calvin College in Grand Rapids. Approximately 2\,500 patients are expected to be treated over the course of two days. \n\nMultiple time slots @ Calvin College\, 3201 Burton SE\, Grand Rapids\nMultiple volunteer opportunities; contact Chuck Caldwell with questions – please register online http://www.rsvpbook.com/event.php?521362\nUnlimited volunteers\, dress requirements are noted on the website\n\nMDAF MOM 2018 — May 31 – June 3\, 2018\n\nWelcome to the  4th MDA/MDAF Mission of Mercy at Calvin College in Grand Rapids\n  \n\n \n\nMay 31 – June 3\, 2018 at Calvin College\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan \n\n  \n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo volunteer for the Michigan Dental Association/Michigan Dental Association Foundation 2018 Mission of Mercy… \nThings to know: \nYou must be at least 18 years of age to volunteer at the Mission of Mercy – no exceptions.\nEach and every volunteer must register individually\, no exceptions. \nThe system works best when each volunteer uses a unique email address.  If multiple volunteers are using the same email address\, please be sure that everyone volunteering receives all of the information sent out via email.  We will NOT be hard copy mailing anything unless a specific request is made so be sure that you enter your email address correctly. \nYou will be allowed to choose where you want to work.  These preferences cannot be guaranteed but will be followed as closely as possible. You will be notified if your job changes. The main reason we would switch you from your preferred job is if you are a general practitioner who signed up for a specialist slot and we have a specialist to fill the slot. \nWhile preferences are not guaranteed\, the shift times are – so please plan to be there for each shift you select.  Please notify us if your plans change so we can offer the slot to another volunteer. \nSome jobs require a significant amount of standing and walking\, others are more sedentary.  Please choose a position you would feel comfortable doing for at least 4-5 hours at a time.  You may take a break as needed. \nEach shift has a maximum number of spaces.  Shifts will fill on a first-come\, first-served basis.  If you are a general dentist\, we ask that you leave the specialty slots for the specialists as they are not able to work outside of their specialty. If there are openings in the specialty areas\, we will fill them with general practitioners 30 days prior to the event.  If you are interested in a specialty slot\, please note that on the registration form\, we will use the information provided to fill the open slots.  We would only assign you to an open specialty slot during a time that you are already registered for so be sure to select a non-specialty slot that you will be willing to work if a specialty slot isn’t available. \nThe days are broken up into shifts.  You may sign up for as many shifts as you would like.  If you are willing to work all day\, please sign up for the morning and afternoon shifts.  If you are working all day you will notice that there is a half hour layover\, this is to allow for training for the incoming shift. \nOnce a shift is filled\, it is filled.  The sooner you register\, the more choices for shift times and assignments you will have. \nThe clinic closes at 5 p.m. on Fri and Sat.  We do our best to plan that we will be done seeing the last of the patients by 5 p.m. but just in case we go slightly over\, and to allow for cleaning up of your area\, we schedule some shifts until 5:30.  Every attempt will be made to get you out earlier but please plan to stay until 5:30 so we can take care of all the patients for the day.  Thank you for your understanding. \nBreakfast and lunch will be provided onsite each day. Group dinners/social events will be held each night.  Please be sure to indicate which of the dinners you will be attending so we can plan accordingly. \nAll information regarding your registration (confirmation\, shift summary\, password and other information) will be emailed to the address provided once your registration is completed.  Be sure to watch for additional emails closer to the event for updates and important information. \nPlease check www.michigandental.org/Foundation/Mission-of-Mercy  if you have general questions.  If you need help registering or have specific questions\, please send an email to asunder@michigandental.org  or c.verhagen@comcast.net. \nThank you! \nDr. Steve Harris & Dr. Connie Verhagen\, MOM 2018 Co-Chairs \nAndrea Sundermann\, Program Coordinators\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMDA MOM Contact (if you need help with your registration)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrea Sundermann\n3657 Okemos Rd\nSte 200\nOkemos\, MI 48864\n(517) 372-9070\nasunder@michigandental.org\nConnie Verhagen\n(231) 780-3200\nc.verhagen@comcast.net\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCalvin College\nHoogenboom Center\n3201 Burton SE\nGrand Rapids\, MI 49546\nUnited States\n1 (616) 526-6280\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
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SUMMARY:5.3.18 - STRIVE Award Banquet
DESCRIPTION:Christian Verley\, Head Football Coach/I.S.S. Coordinator\, Ottawa Hills High School \nChristian Verley believes in the redemptive and incarnational power of the finished work of the cross as it plays out in the real lives of people in community.  As Founder and Director of (YxM3) Young Men Moving Mountains\, Head Football Coach at Ottawa Hills High School\, and Intervention Coordinator for Grand Rapids Public Schools\, Coach Verley\, as he’s called\, is a vision creator through the Business\, Education and Healthcare industry. He works to connect the unlimited potential of youth with real opportunity by supporting positive growth and achievement through sports\, internships\, and work experiences.  Through his love for community\, he inspires civic leaders and professionals to give back; and encourages young men to have hope\, believe\, and tangibly demonstrate a passion for life through hard-work\, self-discipline\, and team leadership.  A three-time MIAA conference football champion\, MIAA and Trine record holder for blocked field goals\, and NCAA Division 3 All-Region team\, Coach Verley holds a Bachelors in Business from Trine University\, and a Master’s in Business Administration with a Healthcare emphasis from Cornerstone University. He has been coaching for eight years. Four years as Defensive Coordinator and three as Head Coach. Lifetime man of faith.  One of his favorite scriptures comes from Ecclesiastes 9:10\, “Whatever your hand finds to do\, do it well with all of your might.” \n*********************************************************************************************************************************** \nS.T.R.I.V.E – Students Taking a Renewed Interest in the Value of Education \nSTRIVE is a motivational program targeting high school junior and senior students who want to improve their educational status and their life prospects. \nThe mission of the STRIVE Program is to mentor high school students to achieve academic success\, graduate from high school and continue their education in college\, university\, trade\, technical or career school \nIn pursuit of this mission\, the STRIVE program provides positive role models for students to promote self discovery\, the importance of High School Graduation\, development of good values\, development of life skills\, and individual responsibility in STRIVING for excellence in life. \nSTRIVE is a partnership among Junior and Senior students trying to make a difference in their lives\, parents who are willing to support and encourage their students\, high school administrators\, faculty and counselors\, Rotary Club of Grand Rapids\, Rotary Club of Grand Rapids Charities Foundation and Grand Rapids Community College \nPROGRAM REQUIREMENTS  \n\nAttitude – Student must maintain appropriate conduct and a positive attitude.\nAltruism – students must participate in two of the three STRIVE Days.\nAttendance – students need to maintain 90% attendance level (equals two excused absences).\nAcademics – Satisfy GPA requirements. The scholarship is paid out in levels\, as follows:\n\nAchieve greater than 10% improvement in GPA for year = $1\,500*.\nAchieve 0.01% – 9.99% improvement in GPA for year = $1\,000.\nCompletion of all the 4 program components/goals & graduate senior year = $500.\n\n\n\n*If a student’s GPA at the beginning of the year is 3.25-3.49 the student needs 5% improvement for $1\,500 scholarship \n*If a student’s GPA at the beginning of the year is 3.50 and above the student needs 2% improvement for $1\,500 scholarship \nHow the Program Works:  \nHigh school administrators\, and counselors select students they believe can succeed in the STRIVE program. A staff member is selected to help the STRIVE Chairs collect necessary\, information about the student during the year. Students selected sign a contract to participate. Parents sign an agreement that they will help and encourage the student. Parents also agree to attend the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids awards luncheon held in May.  Rotary and community mentors host regular weekly meetings to increase student’s self-esteem\, motivation and confidence. \nREWARDS  \nUpon successful completion of the STRIVE requirements\, the student will be entitled to the following: \n\nAward Certificate – presented to the student at the May awards luncheon\nSummer Work Premium – At the end of summer of $1.50 per hour worked is paid to the student upon verification of employment\, up to a maximum $750.\nScholarship – A scholarship of up to $3\,000** can be earned and will be disbursed over 2 semesters to a college\, university\, trade\, technical or career school of the student’s choice.
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SUMMARY:4.26.18 - Interact Leads Luncheon
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URL:https://grrotary.org/event/4-26-18-interact-leads-luncheon/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:4.19.18 - Dr. David Rosner & Mark Breon
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Rosner is board-certified in Family Medicine and OMT. A graduate of the University of Michigan\, David completed medical school at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale\, FL and did his residency at Beaumont/Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn\, MI. David is passionate about taking time with his patients to help understand and address the underlying cause of disease\, and finding practical ways to incorporate healthy changes into everyday life. \nSpecial areas of interest: fitness\, nutrition\, weight-loss\, medical aesthetics \n  \n \nMark Breon is the Advisor\, Strategic Ventures & Partnerships for Spectrum Health. Prior to this role\, Mark served as the Community Relations Officer for Lake Michigan Credit Union. Mark earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Indiana University\, and a Masters in Health Administration from Grand Valley State University. Mark is passionate about philanthropy and community\, and currently serves on boards for Local First and Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan. \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/4-19-18-tbd/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:4.12.18 - Kevin Quinn
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Kevin Quinn is Aquinas College’s eighth president. He became president in 2017. \nPresident Quinn is new to Aquinas but has dedicated the majority of his career to Catholic higher education. He comes to Aquinas from St. Norbert College in De Pere\, Wisconsin. Dr. Quinn was named the founding dean of the Schneider School of Business and Economics in 2014\, and has been at St. Norbert College since 1994. \nPrior to the inauguration of the Schneider School\, President Quinn served as the College’s associate academic dean\, as associate dean of the social sciences\, and coordinator for the economics discipline. He led the successful revitalization of St. Norbert College’s general education curriculum\, and served as the founding director of the Sport and Society Conference Series co-produced with the Green Bay Packers. \nPresident Quinn earned a B.S. in 1983 in Physics and Mathematics from Loyola University in Chicago\, an M.B.A. in Marketing and Economics from the University of Illinois-Chicago (UIC) in 1989\, and a Ph.D. in energy and environmental economics from UIC. \nPrior to earning his Ph.D.\, President Quinn worked in the private sector in aerospace and medical imaging industries. A native of the Chicago area\, Dr. Quinn taught at Loyola and at UIC before arriving at St. Norbert. His primary research focus during the past number of years has been in the field of sports economics. One of his books\, Sports and Their Fans\, which examines the history\, economics and culture of the relationship between spectator and sport\, grew out of material that he had gathered for his Econ 340 students. \nKevin and his wife Terry have been married for more than 30 years
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/4-12-18-kevin-quinn/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:4.5.18 - No Luncheon - Spring Break
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SUMMARY:3.29.18 - Tim Selgo
DESCRIPTION:Tim Selgo spent 35 years in college athletics\, 7 as a basketball coach at his alma mater\, the University of Toledo\, 8 as Associate Athletics Director at Toledo\, and 20 as the Director of Athletics at Grand Valley State University from 1996 until his retirement as A.D. in July of 2016. \nDuring Selgo’s tenure as A.D. at GVSU\, The Lakers won 18 straight President’s Cups\, which is the all-sports trophy for their conference\, the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).  In addition\, the GVSU athletics programs captured the Division II Learfield Directors Cup\, the national all-sports trophy\, 11 times and finished in the top two in each of his final 15 years.  He was a 3-time winner of NACDA’s Central Region AD of the Year award. \nA well-respected leader in college athletics\, Selgo served on the NCAA DII Management Council for four years (2007-11)\, including serving as Chair of the Management Council in 2009\, the highest position of governance in NCAA DII. \nSelgo is a member of 3 halls of fame; The University of Toledo Athletics Hall of Fame\, the Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame\, and the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Hall of Fame.  He is currently a consultant for Athletics Staffing & Consultants\, a professor of Sports Management at Davenport University\, is a sought-after speaker on leadership\, and is the author of the book\, Anchor Up\, Competitive Greatness the Grand Valley Way.   \nTim and his wife Terry have been married for 35 years and have 3 children and 5 grandchildren\, all boys!
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/3-29-18-tim-selgo/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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