Volunteers will learn about A.Y.A. and lend their helping hands through this service project. We will tour the drop-in center, roll up our sleeves, and head outside for spring clean-up in the yards at the center and their neighboring Cherry St. home. Let the raking, trimming, mulching, and planting begin. Let’s beautify these properties for…
Kyle McGregor, PhD - Director of Health Innovations, Spartan Innovations Speaker Topic: Innovation Strategies for MSU in Grand Rapids BIO: Dr. McGregor is a dynamic leader dedicated to bringing innovative technology and cutting-edge ideas to underserved communities. As the Director of Health Innovations at Spartan Innovations, a venture studio and venture capital group affiliated with…
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://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EA8A823A0FD0-49165642-ronald Contact: Jim Gilbert Date: Wednesday, May 22nd @ 4:00 - 6:00 pm Location: 1323 Cedar St NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Details: 6 volunteers needed
There will be no luncheon on May 23rd in Observance of Memorial Day
Join us for an off-site luncheon at Blanford Nature Center on May 30th! Steve Wilson - CEO, Blandford Nature Center Speaker Topic: Blandford Nature Center is the only nature center in Kent County and its importance to the environment and West Michigan communities BIO: Steve has been with Blandford Nature Center since February 2023. He…
Our Community Engagement Committee is pleased to provide the following volunteer opportunity for our Rotarians and friends to build a ramp! Signup Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EA8A823A0FD0-49852450-ramp Contact: Dave Bulkowski and Andrea Nucci Date: Saturday, June 1 @ 8:30 am – 1:00 pm Location: Grand Rapids Area (location TBA) Details: 12 volunteers needed Help build a ramp that provides needed accessibility…
Come join us for our monthly Club 77 event hosted by YMCA Mary Free Bed. Beverages and appetizers will be served for a night of socializing and connection!
This meeting will also be our Annual Membership Meeting to elect Club directors (via ballot vote) and conduct other club business. Jen Schottke - President, West Michigan Construction Institute Speaker Topic: Updates Coming Soon! Bio: Jen Schottke is president of the West Michigan Construction Institute (WMCI), a leading commercial construction trade school located in the…
Keith Elder - President & CEO, Grand Rapids Symphony Speaker Topic: Updates Coming Soon! Bio: Keith C. Elder is the President & CEO of the Grand Rapids Symphony. Elder was most recently executive director and CEO of the Tulsa Symphony in Oklahoma. Before his position in Tulsa, he held various roles at institutions including the…
On June 27th, the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids will hold its annual “Passing of the Tiller” luncheon during which outgoing 2023-2024 Rotary President Shaun Shira will pass the presidential tiller to incoming 2024-2025 Rotary Club of Grand Rapids President Eunice Lopez-Martin. We will also unveil the new Rotary International theme "The Magic of Rotary",…