SPEAKER: Tynae Richardson – DEI & Engagement, Acrisure SPEAKER TOPIC: Inclusion and Belonging on Purpose BIO: Passionate and Experienced Human Resource Leader with a demonstrated history of working in the large corporate and non-profit industry. Strategic Partner with Executive Directors, Managers, & employees to build strong companies. Skilled in Organizational Development, Management, Employee Relations, Directing…
Join Women In Rotary for a Valentine's Event with Wine, Women, and Watercolors featuring local artist Shelby Kregel. Shelby will instruct us in a floral watercolor painting! Date: Wednesday, February 19th Time: 5:30 - 8:00 PM Location: LaFleur Marketing - 549 Ottawa Ave NW, Suite 201 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Cost: $60.00, includes appetizers and…
Join us for our annual Service Above Self Community Engagement Luncheon! Rotarians and guests will get creative and work on projects during the luncheon to support local non-profits Meals On Wheels & Emmanuel Hospice.
Speaker: LaSandra Gaddy – President & CEO, Grand Rapids Community Foundation Speaker Topic: Centering Community Voice Bio: As president and CEO, LaSandra guides the Community Foundation’s staff and Board of Trustees in their fundraising, grantmaking and community leadership efforts. A passionate servant leader, she is focused on expanding the scope and impact of the Community…
Join us for our monthly Club 77 event filled with great conversation, drinks, and appetizers! Location: Our Daily Bread Ministries 3000 Kraft Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512
The Community Engagement is excited to announce the Village Water Filter Build, which will assemble water filters for those in need! ***This volunteer event is for New Members & STRIVE students and mentors. Date: Wednesday, March 12th Time: 4:00 - 6:00 PM Location: Village Water Filters - 4064 Division S. Grand Rapids, MI 49548 Sign…
Speaker: Ken James - Chief Compliance & Title IX Officer, Muskegon Community College Speaker Topic: Emotional/Psychological Safety, Civility, and Communication Speaker Bio: James was director of management learning and development at Hackley Hospital for a year before becoming assistant vice president for affirmative action in 2008 at his alma mater, Grand Valley State University. He…
Speaker: Gloria Lara - Commission, Chair, Michigan Civil Rights Commission Speaker Topic: Michigan Civil Rights Commission Update and the Impact on Businesses Bio: Commission Chair Gloria Lara is the former Executive Director of Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance, a Holland, MI-based non-profit organization, which works to build bridges between organizations and individuals throughout our communities and…
Speaker: Ryan VerWys - President & CEO, ICCF Community Homes Speaker Topic: Affordable housing Issues in Kent County Bio: Ryan Verwys is the President and Chief Executive Officer of ICCF Community Homes, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing affordable housing and supporting economic development in communities across the region. With a passion for empowering individuals…
The Community Engagement Committee and President Eunice Lopez-Martin have announced that our club will host the next Joint Service Project & Social Gathering with fellow Muskegon Rotarians at Kids Food Basket! Back in August, over 60 Rotarians and family members gathered at the Boys and Girls Club of Muskegon Lakeshore, hosted by the Rotary Club…