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Scott Souter of First Community Bank - Michigan has joined the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids Michigan. Scott is a true community leader who will be an asset for our club in many ways: JOB JOB: Vice President of Commercial Lending FOCUS: Commercial Banking/Small Business Lending LOCAL YOKEL: 42 years in Grand Rapids MATRICULATION: Bachelor's degree from Aquinas College, MBA from Grand Valley State University and University of Phoenix SPORTS: Played soccer at Aquinas; serves as Junior Varsity Girls Soccer Head Coach and Assistant Varsity Girls Soccer Coach at Grandville High School FAMILY: Wife Pam and children Isaac and Caitlyn HOBBIES: Guitar, boating, fishing, reading, running, hiking VOLUNTEERING: Safe Harbor Children's Advocacy, Peoria Football Club United, Junior Achievement, BizPac, Midwest Food Bank, marriage mentor, sound technician READING: Leading by Alex Ferguson FUN FACT: Been stranded on a deserted island WHY ROTARY: To serve our community 3 Adjectives: Inquisitive, Sincere, Passionate Farthest Traveled: Central Mexico on the Baja peninsula YUCK/YUM: Plain noodles/breakfast SURPRISING: Mix sound for his church A special thanks to his sponsors, Chip LaFleur & Jim Gilbert.
A hearty welcome to Catherine Gagnon of Tamarisk Legal Advisors PLLC, who has joined the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids. A brisk biography of beauty and benevolence follows: CAREER: Multilingual attorney bridging European and American legal experience; previously worked for Rockford Construction FOCUS: Estate planning for individuals, families, and business owners FAMILY: Husband Zach and children Jack and Lea BACKGROUND: French native who worked for global construction leader VINCI in Berlin🌍 3 ADJECTIVES: Detailed, quiet, informed LOCAL YOKEL: 6 years in Grand Rapids WHY WEST MICHIGAN? Husband grew up in Alpena. After living in Germany together, decided to move back to Michigan after children were born HOBBIES: Walking & hikes🚶🏼 , reading📖 , swimming 🏊🏼 FAVORITE TASKS: Vacuuming READING: Short-story collection "Brawler," by Lauren Groff FARTHEST TRAVELED: Tanzania and Zanzibar in 2016 FUN FACT: Would put Buffalo Wild Wings' Spicy Garlic sauce on nearly everything WHY ROTARY: To establish friendships with like-minded people and for service opportunities SUPRISING: Played in Women's Hockey League for a season. Not well. VOLUNTEERING: CASA of Kent County COMMITTEE: Intrigued by the World Community Service committee A special thanks to her sponsors, Chelsea Dubey and Brian Hauenstein, CSA.
⚾ PLAY BALL! ⚾ Join the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids + Fans of Valley Field for an unforgettable night at LMCU Ballpark! 🏟️ Exclusive Family Fare Clubhouse Suite 🍽️ Food Buffet Included (sponsored by Fans of Valley Field) 🚗 Parking Included ⚾ Whitecaps Game 🍺 Alcohol available for purchase 🎟️ Only $25 thanks to the generous sponsorship of Jackie Merritt & Alliance Financial & Insurance! Come enjoy great baseball, meet new people, and build new connections with two amazing organizations. 📅 Wednesday, August 26 Seats are limited—grab yours before they're gone! ⚾💙💚 🎟️ Purchase tickets via this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/rotary-club-of-gr-fans-of-valley-field-baseball-outing?fbclid=IwY2xjawTgeTFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeXhHmYrWIL06uGZvfVI1WPnW6Ndsgw9CtR5GSIWd7GKvpYDA7CrZqIKDIcDc_aem_ZH5-wRuWoytxTs2Gv4q0Zw
Let's get grounded and intentional and welcome John King Professional Counseling, PLLC to the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids. We are lucky to have his leadership and vision in West Michigan: WORK: John King Professional Counseling, PLLC FOCUS: Mental health counseling SPOUSE: Kathleen King 3 ADJECTIVES: Deliberate, kind, nostalgic HOBBIES: Piano, making music, reading, motorsports READING/WATCHING: Dune/Ted Lasso FUN FACT: Has a strong Irish ancestry despite a lack of "Irish wit" LOCAL YOKEL: 8 months WHY WEST MICHIGAN: To be closer to family in Michigan and Wisconsin FARTHEST TRAVELED: Krakow, Poland YUCK/YUM: Totino’s pizza rolls/olives ROTARY REASON: Learning from others’ expertise and forming long-lasting relationships COMMITTEE: Community Engagement WHEN HE GROWS UP: Race in Formula 1 SURPRISING: Big Elton John fan. Can name every song on his first 8 albums A big thanks to his sponsors, Chuck Caldwell & Michael Sytsma.
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