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: 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 us for our annual fun-filled Holiday Luncheon Celebration on December 19th! The Rotary Band "Twice December" and other entertainment will promise to make this luncheon a blast!
Speaker: Grace Gavin - Co-Founder, Know Honesty Speaker Topic: Solving Every Team's # 1 Problem: Communication Bio: Grace is an open and honest expert, helping leaders simplify their communication and eliminate the divides that exist within organizations. As co-founder of Know Honesty, she guides people towards becoming masterful communicators day in and day out. Having […]
Speaker: J.C Huizenga - Owner, Huizenga Group Bio: J.C.’s entrepreneurial penchant appears to run in the family. His grandfather emigrated from the Netherlands in 1893. By 1971, the family had created the world’s largest trash collection and disposal company, Waste Management, Inc. After studying economics at Hope college and earning his MBA at Michigan State […]
Speaker: Tarah Carnahan - Executive Director & Co-Founder, Treetops Collective Speaker Topic: Treetops Collective and its mission to respond to refugees displaced by war, famine, or persecution Bio: Tarah received her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Business from Lee University in 2008. Upon graduation, she settled in Asuncion, Paraguay where she started a small […]
Speaker: Milinda Ysasi Speaker Topic: Grow Grand Rapids: Why Filling Financial Gapis is Vital Bio: Milinda Ysasi was born in Grand Rapids and grew up on the Southeast side of the city. She attended Catholic Central and Grand Valley State University. She has been married to her husband, Rafael Castanon for over ten years. They […]
Speaker: Dr. Bill Pink Speaker Topic: Ferris State University - Now and the Future BIO: Dr. Bill Pink strongly believes in the power of education and is passionate about providing opportunities for students and furthering Ferris State University’s commitment to ensuring the success of all students. Dr. Pink in July 2022 became Ferris State’s […]
Speaker: Steve Heacock Speaker Topic: Grand River Restoration Project GRWW’s mission is to recreate the spirit of the iconic grand rapids; to make the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids a more natural river environment and to enhance the sustainability of fish, wildlife and natural resources and provide access to recreation and fitness opportunities to […]
The Michael Sadler Foundation develops and supports programs that emphasize the combination of academic excellence, athletic achievement, character strength and leadership. Our Inspiration Michael Sadler's extraordinary life was abruptly halted when he died in a tragic car accident in Wisconsin on July 23, 2016. At the time, he was volunteering at a kicking camp to […]