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SUMMARY:12.3.25 - Volunteers Needed – 2025 Senior Neighbors Holiday Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:The annual Senior Neighbors Holiday Luncheon is right around the corner\, and we’re looking for volunteers to help with event prep and meal service on December 3rd. This special tradition brings joy to local seniors and is one of the most rewarding experiences for Rotarians each year. \nTo make the event a success\, we’ll need helping hands on. This is our largest volunteer event of the year\, and you’re welcome to sign up for multiple tasks or time slots. \nFamily and friends are encouraged to join in the fun and volunteer\, too! \nFor more details and to sign up\, please see the information below. \nWEDNESDAY\, DECEMBER 3RD\nTASK: Registration\, Greeters\, Serving coffee to early arriving seniors @ Aquinas – Donnelly Center  \nWhen: Wednesday\, December 3rd \nTime: 10:00 AM – 11:45 AM \nLocation: Aquinas College – Donnelly Center – 157 Woodward Ln SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49506 \nVolunteers Needed: 10 (SLOTS FILLED) \nSign Up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EA8A823A0FD0-60056197-senior \nContact: Co-Chairs Katharina Häusler-Gross & Alex Wilson \nWEDNESDAY\, DECEMBER 3RD\nTASK: Prepare and Serve Lunch @ Aquinas – Donnelly Center  \nWhen: Wednesday\, December 3rd \nTime: 11:30 AM – 1:15 PM \nLocation: Aquinas College – Donnelly Center – 157 Woodward Ln SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49506 \nVolunteers Needed: 30 \nSign Up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EA8A823A0FD0-60056197-senior \nContact: Co-Chairs Katharina Häusler-Gross & Alex Wilson \nWEDNESDAY\, DECEMBER 3RD\nTASK: Hand Out Gift Bags and Assist seniors exiting the venue @ Aquinas – Donnelly Center  \nWhen: Wednesday\, December 3rd \nTime: 1:20 PM – 1:45 PM \nLocation: Aquinas College – Donnelly Center – 157 Woodward Ln SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49506 \nVolunteers Needed: 15 \nSign Up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EA8A823A0FD0-60056197-senior \nContact: Co-Chairs Katharina Häusler-Gross & Alex Wilson \nWEDNESDAY\, DECEMBER 3RD\nTASK: Clean-Up (Tables\, loading dishwasher\, general clean-up) @ Aquinas – Donnelly Center  \nWhen: Wednesday\, December 3rd \nTime: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM \nLocation: Aquinas College – Donnelly Center – 157 Woodward Ln SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49506 \nVolunteers Needed: 15 \nSign Up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EA8A823A0FD0-60056197-senior \nContact: Co-Chairs Katharina Häusler-Gross & Alex Wilson
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/12-3-25-volunteers-needed-2025-senior-neighbors-holiday-luncheon/
LOCATION:Aquinas College – Donnelly Center\, 157 Woodward Ln SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49506\, United States
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SUMMARY:12.2.25 - Volunteers Needed – 2025 Senior Neighbors Holiday Luncheon Prep
DESCRIPTION:The annual Senior Neighbors Holiday Luncheon is right around the corner\, and we’re looking for volunteers to help with event prep on December 2nd. This special tradition brings joy to local seniors and is one of the most rewarding experiences for Rotarians each year. \nTo make the event a success\, we’ll need your helping hands. This is our largest volunteer event of the year\, and you’re welcome to sign up for multiple tasks or time slots. \nFamily and friends are encouraged to join in the fun and volunteer\, too! \nFor more details and to sign up\, please see the information below. \nTUESDAY\, DECEMBER 2ND\nTASK: Room Set Up and Christmas Card Writing @ Aquinas – Donnelly Center \nWhen: Tuesday\, December 2nd \nTime: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM \nLocation: Aquinas College – Donnelly Center – 157 Woodward Ln SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49506 \nVolunteers Needed: 20 \nSign Up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EA8A823A0FD0-60056197-senior \nContact: Co-Chairs Katharina Häusler-Gross & Alex Wilson \nTUESDAY\, DECEMBER 2ND\nTASK: Fill and Assemble Gift Bags for Seniors @ The StoreHouse \nWhen: Tuesday\, December 2nd \nTime: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM \nLocation: The StoreHouse – 4411 Plainfield Ave NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49525 \nVolunteers Needed: 20 \nSign Up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EA8A823A0FD0-60056197-senior \nContact: Co-Chairs Katharina Häusler-Gross & Alex Wilson \nTUESDAY\, DECEMBER 2ND\nTASK: Unload and Store Gift Bags @ Aquinas – Donnelly Center \nWhen: Tuesday\, December 2nd \nTime: 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM \nLocation: Aquinas College – Donnelly Center – 157 Woodward Ln SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49506 \nVolunteers Needed: 15 \nSign Up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EA8A823A0FD0-60056197-senior \nContact: Co-Chairs Katharina Häusler-Gross & Alex Wilson
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/12-2-25-volunteers-needed-2025-senior-neighbors-holiday-luncheon-prep/
LOCATION:Aquinas College – Donnelly Center\, 157 Woodward Ln SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49506\, United States
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SUMMARY:1.30.25 - Charles Elwood - Microsoft AI MVP & Founder of SolisMatica LLC
DESCRIPTION:SPEAKER: Charles Elwood – Microsoft AI MVP & Founder of SolisMatica LLC \nSPEAKER TOPIC: Advancing Michigan with AI and Giving a Voice to the Voiceless \nBIO: \nCharles Elwood\, a Microsoft AI MVP\, has a story that’s anything but artificial. \nWith roots in South Dakota to his tech-savvy life in Michigan\, Charles’s journey is a blend of innovation\, cutting-edge technology and a passion for AI. From aspiring Power BI MVP to influential AI leader\, Charles showcases the transformative power of technology and the importance of adaptability. As founder of SolisMatica\, specializing in advanced AI solutions that allow clients to securely interact with their own data through intuitive chat interfaces\, Charles’s contributions are directly aligned to the vision of making Michigan a nexus for technological advancement and a prime destination for global AI-driven education. \nNow\, he’s revolutionizing education and envisioning how AI is helping to create a more inclusive society. \nWhat exactly is a Microsoft AI MVP and how did you become one?\nA Microsoft AI MVP (Most Valuable Professional) is a recognition given to exceptional\, independent community leaders who share their passion\, technical expertise\, and real-world knowledge of Microsoft products with others. About three years ago\, I was deeply involved with Power BI (Business Intelligence) and wanted to be a Power BI MVP. During this hackathon I was participating in\, I developed a project using AI to monitor rooms of people and read their body language. This innovative approach led my team at Microsoft to nominate me for the AI MVP award instead. Initially\, I didn’t realize its significance\, but as AI continues to grow in importance across various industries\, this recognition now means a lot more to me.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/1-30-25-charles-elwood-microsoft-ai-mvp-founder-of-solismatica-llc/
LOCATION:Aquinas College – Donnelly Center\, 157 Woodward Ln SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250123T131500
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SUMMARY:1.23.24 - Caitlin Whitington - Executive Director\, ArtPrize
DESCRIPTION:SPEAKER: Caitlin Whitington – Executive Director\, ArtPrize \nSPEAKER TOPIC: Vision for ArtPrize in 2025 and Beyond \nBIO: \nAustin\, Texas\, transplant Catlin Whitington moved with his family to Grand Rapids to be at the helm of ArtPrize\, the world’s most attended public art event \nCatlin Whitington is no stranger to the arts or bringing large-scale events to life. The Austin\, Texas\, native worked as a planner for the South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference for nearly a decade before serving as vice president of campus operations at the city’s Long Center for the Performing Arts. \nBuilding on his passion for increasing access to the arts\, Catlin was wooed by Grand Rapids in 2023\, where the high quality of life is intrinsically linked to the community’s identity. As the executive director of ArtPrize\, Catlin is bringing his experience and expertise to the 15-year-old marquee event – and leading its evolution into ArtPrize 2.0. \nOn his Texas experiences \nI was born in Austin\, Texas. I also grew up overseas in Thailand for several years\, and then lived in New Mexico and southern Colorado for a little while. But I kept coming back to Austin; I really loved the culture and the scene there. I’m an artist\, a musician\, and a creative. Moving back to Austin in the late 90s\, it was a really happening scene for artists and musicians. I studied commercial music management and music and music production at the community college\, and then studied urban planning at the University of Texas. I was specifically looking at how events and municipalities work together\, and the economic impact of events and how tourism and tourism marketing drive economic development. \nI started working with SXSW after I graduated and worked in the planning department\, working with community venues\, the city and a lot of the stakeholders. \nBut I had two young kids\, and it was taking a lot out of me every year producing that event. I went to work for the Long Center for Performing Arts in October 2019 as VP of operations. It was the home of the ballet\, symphony\, and opera in Austin\, but we also hosted a lot of community events. Then we ran into the pandemic\, and I spent the next three years trying to keep the venue functional.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/1-23-24-caitlin-washington-executive-director-artprize/
LOCATION:Aquinas College – Donnelly Center\, 157 Woodward Ln SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250116T131500
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SUMMARY:1.16.25 - Club Update - President & Committee Chairs
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Club Update meeting. President Eunice Lopez-Martin will present club updates and committee co-chairs will give updates and information on engaging as a Rotarian!
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/1-16-25-club-update-president-committee-chairs/
LOCATION:Aquinas College – Donnelly Center\, 157 Woodward Ln SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241204T143000
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SUMMARY:12.4.24 - Senior Neighbors Holiday Luncheon - Volunteer Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:The Community Engagement Committee is excited to present our annual Senior Neighbors Holiday Luncheon which serves meals impact over 160+ seniors in our community! \nDate: Wednesday\, December 4 \n \nTime: 10:00 am – 2:30 pm \nLocation: Aquinas College\, Donnelly Conference Center – 157 Woodward Ln SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49506 \nVolunteers: 30 needed\n      Rotary Family Members and Friends are Welcome! \nSIGN UP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EA8A823A0FD0-52055983-senior\n \nDetails: Various tasks including: Registration\, Greeters\, Meal Prep\, Serving Meals\, Clean Up
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/12-4-24-senior-neighbors-holiday-luncheon-volunteer-opportunity/
LOCATION:Aquinas College – Donnelly Center\, 157 Woodward Ln SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49506\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240718T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240718T131500
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SUMMARY:7.18.24 - Tim Selgo - Assistant Vice President\, Mammoth Sports Consulting
DESCRIPTION:Tim Selgo – Assistant Vice President\, Mammoth Sports Consulting \nSpeaker Topic: The Future of College Sports and NIL \nBio: \nThe author of Anchor Up: Competitive Greatness the Grand Valley Way\, Make One Play: Impact Your Success\, and Moms and Dads Eat the Brown Bananas\, Tim Selgo had a career of thirty-five years as a leader in college athletics as a coach and administrator.  From 1996 to 2016\, Selgo served as the director of athletics at Grand Valley State University\, leading the Lakers to become the dominant athletics department in NCAA Division II. \nSelgo is a member of four athletic halls of fame: The University of Toledo Athletics Hall of Fame\, the Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame\, the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Hall of Fame\, and the Grand Valley State University Athletics Hall of Fame. \nCurrently\, Selgo is a consultant with Mammoth Sports Consultants and a sought-after speaker on success and leadership. \nSelgo and his wife Terry recently celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary.  They have three children\, Jennifer\, Rachel\, and Daniel\, and five grandsons\, Tray\, RJ\, Tucker\, Henry\, and Burke. \n  \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/7-18-24-tim-selgo-assistant-vice-president-mammoth-sports-consulting/
LOCATION:Aquinas College – Donnelly Center\, 157 Woodward Ln SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240125T131500
DTSTAMP:20240112T002432Z
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SUMMARY:1.25.24 - Pierre van der Westhuizen
DESCRIPTION:Pierre van der Westhuizen – Executive and Artistic Director\, The Gilmore Piano Festival \nBIO \nWith performances described as showcasing the “utmost polish\,” “impressive control” with a “broad stylistic spectrum” (Beeld\, South Africa)\, South African pianist Pierre van der Westhuizen has established himself as an accomplished and versatile musician\, with critically acclaimed performances across South Africa\, the USA\, and Europe. Pierre graduated from Northwest University (Potchefstroom\, South Africa) with a double major in Piano Performance and Composition. Pierre has received several prizes\, awards and scholarships\, which included the M.C. Rhoode Memorial Performance Prize\, and a grant from the National Research Foundation. He made his concerto debut in 1998\, performing with the National Chamber Orchestra of South Africa. His performances have been heard on WCLV (Cleveland)\, WYSU (Youngstown)\, ClassicFM\, and WGTE (Toledo)\, and he has appeared as guest artist with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra under the direction of maestro Chelsea Tipton\, as well as frequent collaborations with violinists Annette-Barbara Vogel and Ioana Galu. \nPierre is also part of the Westhuizen Piano Duo\, with his wife Sophié. As duo\, they have performed across the U.S. and South Africa\, where they also teach master classes. Their performances were heard on WGTE (Toledo)\, Radiosonder Grense and ClassicFM. They were featured as guest artists at the Volksblad Arts Festival\, Grahamstown National Arts Festival\, Northwest University (Potchefstroom) and the University of South Africa/UNISA Concert Series in South Africa\, as well as the Firelands Concert Series\, Lakeside Summer Music Festival\, and the Colorado International Piano Academy. They were featured on the Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series in Chicago\, which was broadcast live on NPR and PBS\, and have recorded the complete works for two pianos by Poulenc\, which has been released by AMP Recordings. The Westhuizen Duo has also been named international Steinway Artists\, and recent highlights include a New York debut at Steinway Hall\, as well as being the featured guest artists for concerto and recital performances at Baldwin Wallace University’s Bach Festival. \nPierre also enjoys teaching\, and has previously served as guest artist and faculty member at the Colorado International Piano Academy\, Cleveland Institute of Music’s Summer Sonata\, Chautauqua Institute\, and served on the piano faculty of Heidelberg University. Having previously served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Cleveland International Piano Competition\, Pierre was recently appointed as the new Director of the Gilmore International Keyboard Festival and Awards in Michigan. Pierre has received honors and recognition for his work as an arts administrator\, including an honoree of Crain’s Cleveland “40 under 40” business and community leaders\, and was named as one of the Top 30 Industry Influencers by Musical America Worldwide.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/1-25-24-pierre-van-der-westhuizen/
LOCATION:Aquinas College – Donnelly Center\, 157 Woodward Ln SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240118T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240118T131500
DTSTAMP:20240112T002409Z
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SUMMARY:1.18.24 - Club Update - President & Committee Chairs
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for our annual Club Update meeting. President Shaun Shira will present club updates and committee co-chairs will give updates and information on engaging as a Rotarian!
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/1-18-24-club-update-president-committee-chairs/
LOCATION:Aquinas College – Donnelly Center\, 157 Woodward Ln SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231214T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231214T131500
DTSTAMP:20231103T235622Z
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SUMMARY:12.14.23 - Rick Baker
DESCRIPTION:Rick Baker – President & CEO\, Grand Rapids Chamber \nRick Baker is a career Chamber of Commerce professional\, accountant\, and visionary. His Chamber career began in Minnesota in 1988\, where he served as Director of Finance and membership for the Rochester Area Chamber. Rick has also served as President of the Newton Iowa Chamber\, home to Maytag Corporation\, and President & CEO of the Iowa/Illinois Quad Cities Chamber\, home to John Deere\, before joining the Grand Rapids Chamber in April 2011. \nRick’s passion for the business community was ignited by growing up in a family with parents who were business owners. He is a graduate of Upper Iowa University and received his U. S. Chamber Institute for Organizational Management certification at the University of Colorado\, Boulder. \nRick is a Minnesota native and when not working\, he enjoys time with his family. He and his partner have two children and four grandchildren. Rick spends his summers on his boat in Saugatuck and loves a small-town diner or a good dive bar. \nFun Facts: \n\nRick loves a stroll through Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park on a beautiful day.\nRick is a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marines captain\nFavorite Chamber program: Leadership Grand Rapids
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/12-14-23-rick-baker/
LOCATION:Aquinas College – Donnelly Center\, 157 Woodward Ln SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49506\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231130T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231130T131500
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SUMMARY:11.30.23 - Charles Lepper Ph.D.
DESCRIPTION:Charles Lepper Ph.D. – President\, Grand Rapids Community College \nDr. Charles W. Lepper began his role as Grand Rapids Community College’s 11th president in January 2023. A creative and innovative leader in higher education\, he has more than 25 years of experience at universities and community colleges. \nPrior to his role at Grand Rapids Community College\, Dr. Lepper served as vice president for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management at Salt Lake Community College (SLCC)\, which serves more than 60\,000 students across 10 campuses. During his time there\, he developed and implemented the SLCC Promise\, which has provided more than $5 million in free tuition since 2016. He co-led SLCC’s Guided Pathways program; re-engineered the college’s admissions\, advising\, and financial aid processes; and expanded the dual enrollment program. \nAdditionally\, under his leadership\, SLCC’s Division of Student Affairs established four food pantries and the Dream Center\, which assists undocumented students. He also established SLCC’s Gender and Sexuality Student Resources Center\, one of the many reasons the Campus Pride Index recognized the college as the most affordable “LGBTQ+ Friendly College” in the nation in 2021. Prior to his time at SLCC\, he served as the vice president for Student Affairs at Tidewater Community College\, a multi-campus institution in southeast Virginia serving approximately 45\,000 students annually. He has also held leadership positions at Ivy Tech Community College in Indiana\, serving as the statewide assistant vice president for Student Development Services\, the statewide director of Faculty Development and Student Life Initiatives\, and the system’s institutional liaison to the Higher Learning Commission. \nDr. Lepper has also been active with the National Academic Advising Association\, serving as a consultant to two-year institutions around the country. Currently\, he serves on the board of directors for the Michigan Community College Association\, The Right Place\, and West Michigan Works!. \nHe earned a Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources and Personnel Management from Ball State University; a Master of Education in Secondary\, Higher and Adult Education from Grand Valley State University; and a Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership\, Administration and Foundations from Indiana State University. \nHe also completed Harvard University’s Institute for Educational Management in 2017 and earned a professional development certificate in trauma and resilience from Florida State University in 2021. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/11-30-23-charles-lepper-ph-d/
LOCATION:Aquinas College – Donnelly Center\, 157 Woodward Ln SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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