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SUMMARY:10.26.23 - Quentin L. Messer Jr.
DESCRIPTION:BIO – Questin L. Messer Jr.\nCURRENT FOCUS\nAs MEDC CEO and President and Chair of the Michigan Strategic Fund\, Quentin is charged with implementing and executing MEDC’s core mission of business development and attraction\, community development\, providing access to capital\, and enhancing Michigan’s image and brand with a focus on building a solid and equitable economy for all Michiganders. His responsibilities include managing the administration of all programs\, funds\, personnel\, contracts\, and other administrative functions of MEDC. \nPROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND\nQuentin is a member of Governor Gretchen E. Whitmer’s cabinet and serves on the boards of the American Center for Mobility\, Michigan Israel Business Accelerator\, International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and Oklahoma University’s Economic Development Institute (OU EDI) and is a member of the Michigan Council on Climate Solutions. \nHe was named by Financial Times as a member of the 2021 Agenda Diversity 100\, Crain’s Detroit Business\, 50 Names to Know in Government (2021)\, Biz New Orleans CEO of the Year (2020)\, Biz New Orleans Businessperson of the Year (2019)\, by Consultants Connect as one of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers (2020\, 2019) and by Ebony Magazine for its Ebony Power 100 as a Power Player (2018). \nImmediately prior to joining MEDC\, Quentin was President & CEO of the New Orleans Business Alliance which\, under his leadership\, became one of fewer than 80 accredited economic development organizations worldwide (AEDO). Quentin also previously served as the Assistant Secretary for Louisiana Economic Development\, (LED) Louisiana’s Department of Economic Development. \nEDUCATION/PERSONAL\nQuentin is an alumnus of the Boston Consulting Group and O’Melveny & Myers LLP and a degree recipient from Princeton and Columbia Universities.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/10-26-23-quentin-l-messer-jr/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:10.19.23 - Christopher R. Becker
DESCRIPTION:Christopher R. Becker – Kent County Prosecuting Attorney \nBIO: \nChris graduated from Michigan State University with a  BA in International Relations in 1992 and from there went on to Valparaiso School of Law and graduated in 1995. Chris was hired directly out of law school into the Kent County Prosecutor’s Office\, where he has been employed for 22 years. He has served as Chief Assistant Prosecutor from 2011 to 2016\, and was elected Kent County Prosecutor in November of 2016. During his distinguished career for Kent County\, Chris has handled over 170 felony jury trials with the prosecutor’s office. \nChris is on the Board of Directors of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Kent County\, Grand Rapids Boys and Girls Clubs\, Mary Free Bed\, YMCA\, and the Thornapple Valley Baseball League. Chris was the 2015 winner of the Call to Justice Advocacy Award given by Elder Law of Michigan.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/10-19-23-christopher-r-becker/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:10.12.23 - Christo Brand
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 12th for a special presentation by Christo Brand\, Manager of Robben Island\, South Africa. Brand is a former South African prison guard who was one of several who were responsible for guarding Nelson Mandela. He came to Robben Island\, where Mandela was being held\, in 1978 when he was 19 years old. In 1982 he was transferred along with Mandela to Pollsmoor Prison. Christo and Mandela developed a close friendship over many years. \n \nBIO: \nChristo’s early years were spent on a small farm outside Stanford where his father was the foreman.  The farm was called “Goedvertrouw” – a Dutch word meaning “Good trust”.  He went to a small school on a nearby farm from the age of 5 years.  The nearest bus stop was five miles from his house.  One of the farmworkers\, a black man called Chocolate\, would walk with Christo to the bus stop. \nHis schoolmates were all white boys – the colored and black kids went to another school.  But before and after school these were his friends.  They spent their weekends and free time playing together.  They knew nothing of the cruel racial boundaries in the country.  Life was tough – the family had no luxuries; no electricity.  Evenings were spent listening to Christo’s dad playing the violin and Chocolate\, the guitar. \n\nAt the age of 12\, his father developed pneumonia and the family were forced to leave the farm and move to his uncle’s house in Parow Valley.  Christo started working on the weekends as a builder.  By the age of 17\, he had saved enough money to buy an old Ford Cortina – which needed its engine overhauled and gearbox replaced. \nRather than join the army for National Service as was compulsory for every South African white male\, Christo decided to join the prison service.  After training for a year in Kroonstad\, he applied for a post on Robben Island because he wanted to be close to home. \nHis application was successful and at the age of 19\, he was sent to work on Robben Island in 1978.  That was when Christo first came across Nelson Mandela who at that time was 60 years old.  This was where they formed a relationship which was to become so much more.  A close friendship built on trust and mutual respect for each other. \nIn 1982\, Mandela was transferred to Pollsmoor Prison.  On 13th March that year\, Christo married Estelle.  Soon afterward\, Christo was transferred to Pollsmoor and was responsible for guarding Mandela for the next 6 years. \nLater Mandela was moved to Victor Verster Prison and the talks about his release escalated. \nOn his release\, Mandela organized a job for Christo as an administrative and logistics manager in the Constitutional Assembly.  Once the Constitution was adopted\, Ahmed Kathrada organized for Christo to start work again on Robben Island – this time as supervisor in the island shop.  The wheel had turned full circle and Christo was back where he started his work career.  But this time on an island free of prisoners – a place of healing and reconciliation.  A place of endless fascination to international tourists\, historians\, political activists\, and anyone with an interest in South Africa’s turbulent past.  On 31st July 2018 after 20 years at Robben Island\, Christo retired to pursue his story-telling on a full-time basis.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/10-12-23-christo-brand/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:9.28.23 - Al Vanderberg
DESCRIPTION:Al Vanderberg serves as County Administrator/Controller of Kent County\, MI since August 2021. Previously Al served as County Administrator of Ottawa County\, MI; Deputy County Administrator/Controller of Kent County\, MI; City Manager of South Haven\, MI; and Assistant City Manager of Greenville\, MI. Al earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the University of Michigan and Master of Public Administration Degree from Michigan State University. \nAl served as President of the Michigan Municipal Executives and Michigan Association of County Administrative Officials (MACAO)\, Chair of the Grand Valley Metropolitan Council (GVMC) Board of Directors\, and Chair of the former West Michigan Strategic Alliance. He was appointed by Gov. Snyder to the Michigan Municipal Services Authority Board of Directors and Executive Committee and was appointed by Gov. Snyder and reappointed by Gov. Whitmer to the Michigan Child Lead Exposure Elimination Commission. Al is a member of the MI Department of Civil Rights Council for Government and Education on Equity and Inclusion\, the NACo DEI Advisory Group and the National Association of County Administrators Board of Directors. \nAl is a member of the adjunct faculty of Grand Valley State University where he teaches in the undergraduate and masters programs. He also writes and speaks frequently on local government management topics and issues.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/9-28-23-al-vanderberg/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:9.21.23 - Alan Steinman\, PH.D.
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Alan D. Steinman is Director\, Annis Water Resources Institute and Professor of Water Resources at Grand Valley State University\, Muskegon\, MI. His address will cover the current research and activity at the Annis Water Institute. \nDr. Steinman holds a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship from Oak Ridge National Laboratory\, a Ph.D. in Botany/Aquatic Ecology from Oregon State University\, and M.S. in Botany from the University of Rhode Island and B.S. in Botany from the University of Vermont. Alan Steinman has been Director of Grand Valley State University’s Annis Water Resources Institute since 2001. Previously\, he was Director of the Lake Okeechobee Restoration Program at the South Florida Water Management District in West Palm Beach\, Florida.  Steinman has published over 120 scientific articles and book chapters\, is on the Editorial Board of two scientific journals\, and has been awarded over $50 million in grants for scientific and engineering projects\, Steinman’s research interests include nutrient cycling in aquatic ecosystems\, sustainability of water resources\, restoration ecology\, and algal ecology.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/9-21-23-alan-steinman-ph-d/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230914T120000
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SUMMARY:9.14.23 - Aron Sousa\, MD
DESCRIPTION:Aron Sousa\, MD\, FACP\, is the dean of Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. His appointment was approved by the MSU Board of Trustees on April 22\, 2022\, making him the seventh dean of the medical school. \nSousa served as interim dean for the medical school since November 2019 and\, prior to that\, from June 2015 through September 2016. Dr. Sousa also has held the position of senior associate dean for academic affairs for more than 13 years. \nIn his previous role as senior associate dean\, Sousa was responsible for the medical education programs of the college in its community campuses across Michigan. During that time\, he managed the doubling of the college’s class size and converting its two-year\, 60 student Grand Rapids campus into a four-year\, 350 student campus. He also led the creation of three\, two-year clinical campuses in Traverse City\, Midland and in Southeast Michigan. Since becoming dean\, Sousa has led the establishment of the college’s eighth community campus in Detroit\, at Henry Ford Health\, in 2022. \nThe majority of Dr. Sousa’s work is in medical education and curriculum. He led the design of the college’s Shared Discovery Curriculum\, which is characterized by robust clinical experiences in each year of medical school\, promotion based on progress testing\, and content organized by chief complaint rather than organ system or discipline. As the leader of the college’s $30 million expansion in Flint\, Dr. Sousa was the PI on the C.S. Mott Foundation grants that led to the expansion of the Flint medical school campus and provided a building that enabled the college to center its public health division and degree program in Flint. In December 2022\, the MSU Board of Trustees approved departmental status and announced the university’s first named department\, the Charles Stewart Mott Department of Public Health. \nDr. Sousa is a practicing general internist. He received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry and his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. He then served as both a resident and chief resident in internal medicine and completed a primary care fellowship at Michigan State University.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/9-14-23-aron-souza-md/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:8.24.23 - Michael Jandernoa
DESCRIPTION:Michael Jandernoa – Partner\, 42 North Partners \nBIO \nMike Jandernoa was CEO of Perrigo Company from 1988 to 2000\, Chairman of the Board from 1991 to 2003\, and continued to serve on the Board of Directors until 2017.  Perrigo is a leading global healthcare supplier that develops\, manufactures\, and distributes over-the-counter and generic prescription pharmaceuticals. \nMike is a graduate of the University of Michigan and was a CPA\, having worked at BDO Seidman for seven years prior to joining Perrigo in 1979.  Hired by Perrigo as CFO\, Mike was promoted to EVP of Sales and Finance in 1981\, appointed President in January 1983\, and became CEO in 1988.  He was promoted to Chairman of the Board and CEO in November 1991\, a position he held until May of 2000.  During his career at Perrigo\, Mike helped lead two LBOs in 1981 and 1988 and the IPO in 1991. \nIn addition to his service on Perrigo’s Board of Directors\, he also serves on the Board of Directors of Business Leaders for Michigan\, Hopen Life Science Ventures\, Metabolic Solutions Development Company\, the University of Michigan President’s Advisory Group\, Grand Valley University Foundation\, Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation\, and The Heart of West Michigan United Way.  Mike is a member of other corporate advisory boards and is a past member of the Young Presidents’ Organization.  Mike also serves/chairs numerous religious and community boards and committees as well. \nIn addition\, Mike is the founder of Jandernoa Entrepreneurial Mentoring.  He is a co-founder of Bridge Street Capital Partners\, lead investor and Board member of Hopen Life Science Fund\, and co-founder and Board member of Grand Angels.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/8-24-23-michael-jandernoa/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:8.17.23 - District Governor Jeff Coil\, District 6290
DESCRIPTION:District Governor Jeff Coil will make his official visit to our club and present his goals for our district for the year!
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/8-17-23-district-governor-jeff-coil-district-6290/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230810T120000
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SUMMARY:8.10.23 - Dr. Matthew Biersack\, MD
DESCRIPTION:Matthew Biersack\, MD – President\, Trinity Health Saint Mary’s \nDr. Matthew P. Biersack is an internist in Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, affiliated with Trinity Health Grand Rapids. He received his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine and has been practicing for almost 20 years.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/8-10-23-dr-matthew-biersack-md/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:7.20.23 - Gleaves Whitney
DESCRIPTION:Executive Director\, Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation\nGleaves Whitney\, who has served as director of the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies at Grand Valley State University since 2003\, was chosen to fill the role of executive director for the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation (GRFPF) effective Sept. 1\, 2020. \nCredited with establishing the first sustained and comprehensive common ground initiative in U.S. higher education\, Whitney received a National Endowment for Humanities grant for the program. Through his leadership\, the Hauenstein Center has hosted major conferences that have helped revive the study of Midwestern history and launched the nation’s first presidential question-and-answer column\, “Ask Gleaves.” He also developed the Peter C. Cook Leadership Academy at the Hauenstein Center\, which now has more than 400 alumni serving in communities around the nation. \nBefore joining the Hauenstein Center\, Whitney served in Michigan Governor John Engler’s administration as senior writer\, chief speechwriter\, historian\, and assisted in the creation of the Michigan Department of History\, Arts\, and Libraries. He earned a bachelor’s degree in social sciences from Colorado State University\, Fort Collins; and a master’s degree in history from the University of Michigan. He was presented with a Doctor of Humane Letters from the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology\, Berkeley California; and was selected as a Fulbright Scholar to West Germany (1984-1985).
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/7-20-23-gleaves-whitney/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:7.13.23 - President's Message
DESCRIPTION:2023-2024 Club President Shaun Shira will present his goals and the club’s future for his upcoming Presidency!
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/7-13-23-presidents-message/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230629T120000
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SUMMARY:6.29.23 - President's "Passing of the Tiller"
DESCRIPTION:On June 29th\, the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids will hold its annual “Passing of the Tiller” luncheon during which outgoing 2022-2023 Rotary President Doris Drain will pass the presidential tiller to incoming 2023-2024 Rotary Club of Grand Rapids President Shaun Shira. \n            Doris Drain                                 Shaun Shira \n   
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/6-29-23-presidents-passing-of-the-tiller/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230622T120000
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SUMMARY:6.22.23 - Fred P. Keller
DESCRIPTION:Fred P. Keller – Founder & Chair\, Cascade Engineering \nFred believes that business has the unique opportunity to complement its efforts on financial performance with important work in the social and environmental arenas. He has emphasized the key role business can play in building financial\, social and ecological capital\, often through partnerships with government and community agencies. Business and industry publications regularly feature his innovative management approach and work in advancing sustainability. \nFred recently completed 17 years as a Senior Visiting Lecturer at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University. He served as an Executive-in-Residence at the University of Michigan – Ross School of Business. He was a member of the U.S. Department of Commerce Manufacturing Council with two years as chair under Presidents Bush and Obama. Keller also served on the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Board for 14 years with two years as chair. Fred is a trustee for the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation. \nFred serves on the boards of Paragon Die & Engineering of Grand Rapids\, Michigan and Balcones Resources of Austin\, Texas.  He has previously served on the boards of the Meijer Corporation and Fifth Third Bank\, West Michigan.  He is currently an advisor to several startup companies around the country. He has been active with many community organizations and change initiatives. He is co-founder and chair of Talent 2025\, a catalyst for the development of an integrated talent system to meet employer needs throughout 13 West Michigan counties. He served as co-chair of K-Connect\, a Kent County Collective Impact Systems Change Collaborative. \nA Grand Rapids\, Michigan native\, Fred earned his B.S. in materials science and engineering from Cornell University and an M.S. in business management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/6-22-23-fred-p-keller/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230615T120000
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SUMMARY:6.15.23 - Gina Kell Spehn
DESCRIPTION:Gina Kell Spehn – Co-Founder and President\, New Day Foundation for Families \nIn 2007\, motivated by their personal experiences\, Gina and her husband Michael started New Day at the kitchen table with no nonprofit experience\, but with a deep desire to help families cope with the financial and emotional burdens of cancer. The legacies of their first spouses\, Matt Kell and Cathy Spehn\, are the heart and soul of New Day Foundation for Families. The origins of New Day are told in the Spehn’s New York Times bestselling memoir\, “The Color of Rain”\, which also became a Hallmark Original movie in 2014. \nTogether they have a blended family with five fun-loving young adults. They have been featured on The Today Show\, Huckabee and ABC World News\, and have been national speakers and radio talk show hosts\, sharing their message of faith\, hope and love. Gina currently serves as President of New Day Foundation and is on the Advisory Board for Camp Kesem MSU. Michael is a Financial Representative with Equitable. The legacies of their late spouses and their faith in Jesus Christ are what guide their lives and commitment to the cancer community.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/6-15-23-gina-kell-spehn/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:6.8.23 - Claire Fisher
DESCRIPTION:Claire Fisher\, Director of Program Services – Alzheimer’s Association of West Michigan \nProviding leadership and direction for the development\, coordination and implementation of the Association’s strategic and operational program plans in West Michigan as part of the leadership team for West Michigan. Duties include oversight and implementation of care and support services; assistance with public policy objectives; and assisting in meeting development objectives. The Senior Program Director is responsible for the supervision\, development and oversight of regional program staff and volunteers as assigned.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/6-8-23-claire-fisher/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230511T120000
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SUMMARY:5.11.23 - Dr. Keli Christopher
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Keli Christopher – Founding CEO\, STEM Greenhouse \nFounder and Executive Director of STEM Greenhouse\, a nonprofit organization that fervently believes if you plant the seed in the areas of Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Math (STEM) and nurture the resulting curiosity\, CHILDREN WILL FLOURISH!! \nMy interest in math and science began with my excellent education in Grand Rapids Public Schools. I received a full scholarship to the HBCU\, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University\, and continued to the University of Illinois where I received a master’s and a Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering. I am only the third Black woman to ever receive a Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering in the world. I was often the only woman or person of color in a sea of white male faces in all my classes. This led to feelings of disconnectedness\, loneliness\, and alienation. Because of these experiences\, I promised that one day\, I would try to personally make it easier for students of color to succeed in STEM education\, pursue STEM careers\, and feel supported in a way that had been absent for me. \nThis is what I know to be true.\n– Relationships are as important as curriculum in urban K-12 education.\n– One person can change generations by influencing the life of a child. \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/5-11-23-dr-keli-christopher/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230427T120000
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SUMMARY:4.27.23 - STRIVE Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Our annual STRIVE student program luncheon will celebrate and highlight all the wonderful things the students and mentors have been up to!
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/4-27-23-strive-luncheon/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230420T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230420T131500
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CREATED:20230419T204738Z
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SUMMARY:4.20.23 - Jeff Donofrio
DESCRIPTION:Jeff Donofrio – President & CEO\, Business Leaders for Michigan \nJeff Donofrio is President and CEO of Business Leaders for Michigan\, the state’s business roundtable\, which is dedicated to making Michigan a Top 10 state for jobs\, education\, widely shared prosperity and a healthy economy. The organization is composed exclusively of the executive leaders of Michigan’s largest companies and universities. Members drive 40% of the state’s economy\, employ more than 540\,000 people in Michigan\, generate over $1 trillion in annual revenue and serve more than half of all Michigan public university students. \nDuring Jeff’s tenure\, the organization has notched significant accomplishments\, including increasing the state’s economic competitiveness\, advancing K-12 education reforms\, expanding talent pathways and strengthening Michigan’s business climate. Recent successes include the largest proactive site development investment in Michigan’s history\, transformational investments that resulted in 12\,000 new jobs in critical sectors such as semi-conductor manufacturing\, food processing and electric vehicle production; advancing equity funding in K-12 education; and renewed funding for community college programs and a new $250 million scholarship program for four-year colleges. Jeff also guided the development of a new strategic plan for the organization\, Compete to Win: Michigan’s Path to Top 10\, and provided leadership during the COVID-19 healthcare/economic crisis. \nHe previously served as Director of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO)\, leading the state’s workforce\, economic development\, housing\, and labor activities and overseeing 2\,700 employees and a $1.6 billion budget. Prior to LEO\, Donofrio served as the Executive Director of Workforce Development for the City of Detroit and as an executive at Ford Motor Company. He also led the Michigan operations for Congressmen John D. Dingell and Sandy Levin and served in the Granholm administration. \nJeff grew up working in his family’s small businesses and earned his bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and MBA from Georgetown University. \nHe co-chairs Launch Michigan (Michigan’s K-12 education coalition). He also serves on the boards of the Michigan Workforce Development Board\, Detroit Economic Club\, United Way for Southeastern Michigan\, the Michigan Educational Excellence Foundation and the [Detroit] Mayor’s Workforce Development Board\, as well as the University of Michigan Innovation Partnerships National Advisory Board and the Protect Michigan Commission. Previously\, Jeff chaired the Michigan State Housing Development Authority\, was a member of Michigan Economic Development Corporation Board\, Michigan Strategic Fund\, and U.S. Conference of Mayors Workforce Development Council. In 2018\, he was appointed to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s transition team as Special Advisor for Jobs and the Economy and was named to Crain’s Detroit Business 40 under 40 class.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/4-20-23-jeff-donofrio/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230413T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230413T131500
DTSTAMP:20260512T140536
CREATED:20220927T211338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T212858Z
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SUMMARY:4.13.23 - Interact Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Interact Luncheon \nInfo to be provided
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/4-13-23-interact-luncheon/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230330T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230330T131500
DTSTAMP:20260512T140536
CREATED:20230220T232354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T232354Z
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SUMMARY:3.30.23 - Dr. Anna Moore Ph.D.
DESCRIPTION:Director\, Precision Health Program\, MSU\nAssistant Dean\, College of Human Medicine\, MSU \nDr. Anna Moore is the Professor of Radiology and Physiology and the Director of Precision Health Program and the Assistant Dean at the College of Human Medicine\, Michigan State University. \nPrior to joining MSU\, she had a successful career at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School where she was a Professor and Director of Molecular Imaging Laboratory. Dr. Moore has a Ph.D. in Bioorganic Chemistry from the Institute of Biochemistry\, Russian Academy of Sciences. Her research is in the area of cancer imaging and image-guided therapy. She is a co-founder of TransCode Therapeutics\, a company that is aimed at bringing these therapies into clinics. \nDr. Moore is a recipient of multiple grants from the NIH and other agencies and published in the most prestigious journals including Nature\, Nature Medicine\, Nature Biotechnology\, PNAS\, and others. She received multiple awards including a Distinguished Investigator Award from the Academy of Radiology Research and an Outstanding Teacher Award from the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine. She served as a Member of the Board of Trustees of the World Molecular Imaging Society (WMIS). For her service to the Society\, Dr. Moore was elected as a Fellow of the World Molecular Imaging Society.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/3-30-23-dr-anna-moore-ph-d/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230323T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230323T131500
DTSTAMP:20260512T140536
CREATED:20230220T233044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T005038Z
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SUMMARY:3.23.23 - David Norris
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: David Norris – VP & CFO\, Pridgeon & Clay \nDavid joined Pridgeon & Clay (P&C) in 2017 as the CFO and subsequent Board Member.  Prior to P&C\, he was the CFO at Hendrickson.  His career started at Chrysler before moving to Eaton where he held increasingly higher-level Finance positions.  He has been fortunate to have lived and worked in Canada\, Mexico\, and Belgium.  He graduated from Wayne State University with an undergraduate degree in Accounting and an MBA.  He currently resides in Ada with his wife Laurie.  When not working\, he enjoys hiking and spending time with his family.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/3-23-23-david-norris/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230316T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230316T131500
DTSTAMP:20260512T140536
CREATED:20230217T204430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T204430Z
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SUMMARY:3.16.23 - Praveen Thadani
DESCRIPTION:Praveen Thadani – CEO\, Priority Health \nThadani’s 25-year healthcare career includes experience managing consumer\, commercial\, and government health plan products. Thadani brings a passion for transforming the industry along with a successful background in services and programs that manage medical costs\, the development of value-based provider programs\, new product development\, plan innovation\, and unique market programs.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/3-16-23-praveen-thadani/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230309T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230309T131500
DTSTAMP:20260512T140536
CREATED:20230217T203824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T204455Z
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SUMMARY:3.9.23 - Eric Hipple
DESCRIPTION:Eric Hipple – Speaker & Author\, ESH Time LLC \nEric Hipple is a former National Football League (NFL) quarterback whose ten-year career was spent with the Detroit Lions. Born in Lubbock\, Texas\, and raised in Downey California\, Eric graduated from Utah State University with a degree in Business administration and was drafted by the Detroit Lions in 1980. \nHipple’s accomplishments include two playoff bids\, a divisional championship\, and the Detroit Lion’s most valuable player award for the ‘81season. From 1995-2000 Hipple was the color analyst for the FOX NFL pre-game show in Detroit. Since his 15-year-old son Jeff’s suicide\, Hipple has devoted his life to building awareness and breaking down the stigma surrounding depressive illnesses. Hipple received an honorary Doctorate for his work in Mental Health from his Alma Mater while giving the commencement speech to the 2019 class at Utah State University. He also received the University of Michigan 2015 Neubacher Award for work with the stigma associated with disabilities\, the Detroit Lions 2010 Courage House award and the prestigious 2008 Life Saver Achievement award given by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. \nEric co-authored a study examining depression among retired football players\, the study appeared in the April 2007 issue of Medicine & Science in Sports in Sports & Exercise. He was awarded a presidential citation at the American Psychological Association’s 2006 Annual Convention for his six years of national community-based work combating adolescent depression and suicide prevention. \nHis message of resilience has provided mental fitness awareness to professional groups\, military\, law enforcement\, schools\, communities\, and thousands of high school and youth coaches. In conjunction with Navy U.S. Fleet Forces\, he has provided workshops on destructive behavior and suicide prevention over an eleven- year span by focusing on Mental Fitness. His book “Real Men Do Cry” received a publisher Presidential Award. After retiring from the University of Michigan he joined the Comprehensive Depression Center\, where he spent ten years as outreach coordinator.  He helped found the After The Impact Fund supporting mental health\ntreatment for NFL Legends and military veterans. Most recently\, Hipple was the recipient of the One Heart Award from the Detroit Has Heart Foundation and is currently working to provide Mental health awareness serving the public with an emphasis on military veterans\, youth\, and employees in the workplace. Eric’s commitment to helping others find a quality in life is demonstrated through work with nonprofit foundations and their missions.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/3-9-23-eric-hipple/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230223T131500
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SUMMARY:2.23.23 - Matthew Biersack\, MD
DESCRIPTION:Matthew Biersack\, MD – President\, Trinity Health Saint Mary’s \nDr. Matthew P. Biersack is an internist in Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, affiliated with Trinity Health Grand Rapids. He received his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine and has been practicing for almost 20 years. \n  \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/2-23-23-matthew-biersack-md/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230216T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230216T131500
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CREATED:20220927T203012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T195121Z
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SUMMARY:2.16.23 - SAS'y Community Engagement Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:SAS’y Community Engagement Luncheon \nInfo to be provided \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/2-16-22-service-above-selfie-event/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230209T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230209T131500
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CREATED:20220927T210030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T223117Z
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SUMMARY:2.9.23 - Scott M. Peters
DESCRIPTION:Scott M. Peters – Author\, Making Waves: Michigan’s Boat Building Industry\, 1865-2000 \nScott M. Peters is Curator of Collections at the Michigan Historical Museum in Lansing and a lifelong Great Lakes boater. A frequent contributor to Michigan History Magazine\, he has been collecting information on the state’s boat-building industry for the past 25 years. \nMichigan will always be known as the automobile capital of the world\, but the Great Lakes State boasts a similarly rich heritage in the development of boat building in America. By the late nineteenth century\, Michigan had emerged as the industry’s hub\, drawing together the most talented designers\, builders\, and engine makers to produce some of the fastest and most innovative boats ever created. Within decades\, gifted Michigan entrepreneurs like Christopher Columbus Smith\, John L. Hacker\, and Gar Wood established some of the nation’s top boat brands and brought the prospect of boat ownership within reach for American consumers from all ranges of income. More than just revolutionizing recreational boating\, Michigan boat builders also left their mark on history—from developing the speedy runabouts favored by illicit rum-runners during the Prohibition era to creating the landing craft that carried Allied forces to shores in Europe and the Pacific in WWII. \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/2-9-23-jeff-rogers/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230119T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230119T131500
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CREATED:20220802T221739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T204852Z
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SUMMARY:1.19.23 - Club Update
DESCRIPTION:Event info to be provided.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/1-19-23-club-update/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230112T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230112T131500
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CREATED:20220802T221223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T174915Z
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SUMMARY:1.12.23 - Mike Guswiler
DESCRIPTION:“The Economic Impact of Sports Tourism”\nMike Guswiler – President\, West MI Sports Commission\nMike received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Central Michigan University. He has served over 30 years in the hospitality and tourism industry working for Hyatt Regency\, Sheraton Hotels and other private and non-profit organizations geared toward economic impact through tourism. Mike is a graduate of Leadership Grand Rapids (2006) and Leadership West Michigan (2008) and has been named The Newsmaker of the Year in Sports by the Grand Rapids Business Journal twice. \nMike serves as the President of the West Michigan Sports Commission\, growing this non-profit over the past fifteen years\, including leading the organization in building\, owning and operating the Meijer Sports Complex baseball/softball facility with 8 fields. Mike’s primary responsibility is to champion the mission of the West Michigan Sports Commission and it’s operating entities to the state\, region\, and nationally by marketing Greater Grand Rapids as a premier destination for sports related business; resulting in economic benefit and quality of life to the region. \n \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/1-12-23-mike-guswiler/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221215T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221215T131500
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CREATED:20220927T210859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T210859Z
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SUMMARY:12.15.22 - Holiday Luncheon Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Luncheon Celebration \nEvent info to be provided.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/12-15-22-holiday-luncheon-celebration/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221208T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221208T131500
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CREATED:20220927T194856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T005305Z
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SUMMARY:12.8.22 - Tim Kelly
DESCRIPTION:Tim Kelly – President & CEO\, Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. \nTim Kelly is the President and CEO at Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.\, an organization he has been with since 2013. In that time he has managed several key capital projects and planning efforts\, including the first update to the Downtown Master Plan in more than 20 years. Tim is involved in several local civic organizations\, including as a board member at the Downtown Market and the Ecliptic at Rosa Parks Conservancy. Tim also serves a board member for the International Downtown Association and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners. \nPrior to working in Grand Rapids\, Tim worked for the Long Beach Redevelopment Agency in Long Beach\, CA. He has an undergraduate degree in Business Management from Hope College and a Master’s Degree in City and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic University. He is a resident of the City of Grand Rapids where he lives with his wife and 5-year-old son. \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/12-8-22-tim-kelly/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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