Dr. Alan D. Steinman is Director, Annis Water Resources Institute and Professor of Water Resources at Grand Valley State University, Muskegon, MI. His address will cover the current research and activity at the Annis Water Institute. Dr. Steinman holds a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship from Oak Ridge National Laboratory, a Ph.D. in Botany/Aquatic Ecology from Oregon…
What: Ramp Build When: Friday, September 23rd from 8:30 am to 1 pm Where: 1011 Cooper Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 Why: Helping to build a ramp to provide needed accessibility to someone’s home in the community. Event Contact: Dave Bulkowski (dave.b@dakc.us) Signup Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EA8A823A0FD0-ramp2
Al Vanderberg serves as County Administrator/Controller of Kent County, MI since August 2021. Previously Al served as County Administrator of Ottawa County, MI; Deputy County Administrator/Controller of Kent County, MI; City Manager of South Haven, MI; and Assistant City Manager of Greenville, MI. Al earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the…
Come join us for great conversation, drinks, and appetizers at our monthly Club 77 event hosted by Grand Rapids Chamber and Rotarian Andy Johnston!
Our Community Engagement Committee is pleased to provide the following volunteer opportunity for our Rotarians and friends! Ronald McDonald House Dinner Prep Signup Here: https://rmhcwm.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/rotarygr Contact: Larry Milks @ larry@themilks.org Date: Tuesday, October 10th @ 4 pm - 6:30 pm Location: 1323 Cedar St NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Details: 5 volunteers needed Cooking and…
Join us on October 12th for a special presentation by Christo Brand, Manager of Robben Island, South Africa. Brand is a former South African prison guard who was one of several who were responsible for guarding Nelson Mandela. He came to Robben Island, where Mandela was being held, in 1978 when he was 19 years…
Christopher R. Becker - Kent County Prosecuting Attorney BIO: Chris graduated from Michigan State University with a BA in International Relations in 1992 and from there went on to Valparaiso School of Law and graduated in 1995. Chris was hired directly out of law school into the Kent County Prosecutor’s Office, where he has been…
BIO - Questin L. Messer Jr. CURRENT FOCUS As MEDC CEO and President and Chair of the Michigan Strategic Fund, Quentin is charged with implementing and executing MEDC’s core mission of business development and attraction, community development, providing access to capital, and enhancing Michigan’s image and brand with a focus on building a solid and…
Come join us for great conversation, drinks, and appetizers at our monthly Club 77 event hosted by the Downtown Market!
Chris Etienne - Rotary International Director, Zone 28 Chris Etienne first joined Rotary in 1990 and has been a member of the Rotary Club of Petoskey since 1991. She served as club president in 1997-98. Chris has served Rotary District 6290 in many capacities including Assistant Governor, Membership Chair, District Trainer, Nominating Committee Chair, and…