Speaker: Dave Logan - Content Strategist, Logan Media Consulting Speaker Topic: Launching Satellite Radio Bio: Specialist in new product start-ups and turnarounds of underachieving media properties. Able to quickly and clearly define team goals and produce forward motion on complex creative projects. Hands-on nurturing of creative talent through motivational leadership. As a Content Manager with…
Each year, the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids comes together for a meaningful and hands-on service project at theService Above Self (SASy) Luncheon. Dedicated to making a tangible difference in our community, Rotarians will support the impactful work with local organizations Samaritas & Emmanuel Hospice! Service Project Details: Samaritas - Decorating and writing notes to…
Speaker: Tony Gerheiser - Executive Director, American Red Cross - West Michigan Chapter Speaker Topic: American Red Cross - Making Communities More Resilient Speaker Bio: Tony Gerheiser is the Executive Director of the American Red Cross West Michigan Chapter, leading humanitarian services across 12 counties in the region. He assumed this role in September 2023,…
Join us for our annual fun-filled Holiday Luncheon Celebration on December 18th! The Rotary Band “Twice December” and other entertainment will promise to make this luncheon a blast as we celebrate the holidays!
Speaker: Tory Richardson - President & CEO, Gerald R. Ford International Airport Topic: Update on airport expansion and news since his last visit in 2021 Bio: Tory Richardson serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority, overseeing Michigan’s second-busiest airport and leading a team responsible for strategy, infrastructure…
Speaker: Dr. Chet Zelasko, Ph.D Speaker Topic: Be the example for the change you seek in others (Health & Wellness) Bio: Dr. Chet Zelasko, PhD is a health scientist, speaker, and author who specializes in translating complex scientific research into practical health and wellness strategies. With a PhD in Exercise Physiology and Health Education from…
Speaker: Dana Hebreard, Ph.D. - Assistant Director, CLAS Center for Experiential Learning, GVSU Speaker Topic: Talent Link initiative at Grand Valley State University Bio: Dana, originally from Brooklyn, New York, grew up in various big cities such as Chicago and Miami. She attended Indiana University Bloomington, where she received undergraduate degrees in journalism and communication.…
Speaker: Britany Affolter-Caine, PhD - Executive Director, Research Universities for Michigan (RU4M) Speaker Topic: Research Universities for Michigan (RU4M) Bio: Dr. Britany Affolter-Caine is the executive director of Research Universities for Michigan (RU4M), an alliance of Michigan State University, the University of Michigan and Wayne State University. As one of the nation's top university innovation…
Speaker: Bev Thiel - Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity Kent County Speaker Topic: Imagine Capital Campaign for Affordable Housing in Kent County Bio: Bev has been Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity Kent County since 2019. She has dedicated her career to the not-for-profit sector and is an advocate for racial equity in affordable housing.…
Join us for a special luncheon where our Club Past Presidents (Flickering Candles) will join us and share their stories about the growth of the club and the impact leading the club had on each of them.