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SUMMARY:8.22.19 - Dave Thomas
DESCRIPTION:David F. Thomas \nD6290 Governor 2019-20 \nBrief Biography \nFAMILY: \nBorn in Glen Rogers\, West Virginia in 1948; Dave’s family moved to Glen Burnie\, Maryland in 1952 where he grew up\, met\, and married Carol\, his high school sweet heart in 1968. In 1971 they were blessed with the birth of a son\, Michael; and in 1975 a daughter Jennifer. Jennifer works for Amazon in Seattle. Michael works for Bay Mills Resort & Casino in Brimley. Mike’s wife\, Daniela\, and three children Emily\, Colin and Olivia are spoiled on a regular basis by the rest of the family \nEmployment: \n\nUSMC attaining rank of\, Sargent\nJohns Hopkins Hospital\, Administrator\nUniversity of Vermont\, Director\nUniversity of Missouri\, Executive Director\nNational Consultant HUP\, Case Western\, Fresno\, Athens Georgia\nBurns Clinic\, Executive Director\nMidwest Physicians\, CEO\nOrland Park Surgical Center\, President\nMichigan Heart\, CEO\n\nRecognition and Honors: \nDave is a member of the Petoskey Methodist Church. He is the current Commandant of Detachment 690 Marine Corps League and a 3rd Degree Master Mason. He has served as Club President\, TOM AG\, National President of the Academic Practice Assembly\, and President of Illinois MGMA. He has also served on the Boards of the PHSCF\, Michigan Chamber of Commerce\, Traverse Symphony Orchestra\, United Way\, Salvation Army\, and St. James Hospital. Dave was recently recognized as Alumni of the year by his Alma Mater Glen Burnie High School. \nEducation: BA Carson Newman\, M.A.S. Johns Hopkins University\, C.M.P.E. MGMA
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/8-22-19-dave-thomas/
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:8.15.19 - Susan Jazwiec
DESCRIPTION:Skills\n• Passionate about Consumer Education and Internet safety\n• Strong leadership capabilities\n• Experience in coaching and mentoring\n• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced\, team environment\n• Has a strong drive for results\n• Strong engagement and communication skills\n• Resourceful\n• Is a trusted advisor to colleagues\n• Focused and driven\n• Radio Broadcasting \nEducation\n• Master in Education Administration Grand Valley State University\n• Bachelors of Arts\nMajor: Group Social Studies Minor: Elementary Education \nWork Experience\n• Michigan Attorney General’s Office for Outreach (2016-present) Independent Contractor-Speaker for\nConsumer Education and OK2SAY/CSI\n• Grand Rapids Community College 2011-present\nAdjunct Professor Math and Computer Application Departments\n• Grand Rapids Public Schools 1985-2016 Computer Applications/Multi media Student and Adult\nTechnology Education \nVolunteer/Extra Curricular Activities\n• West Michigan Literacy Center -English tutor (2016-present)\n• MacKenzie Animal Shelter Volunteer (2018-present)\n• Justice For Our Neighbors volunteer (2018-present)\n• WYCE (88.1FM) Radio Programmer (2004-present)\n• Rogue River Blues Series Co Chair (2003-present)\n• West Michigan Whitecaps Host family (2001-present)\n• Red Cross Volunteer (2007-2011)\n• Rockford Celtic Festival Chair (2000-2005)\n• The Rockford Area Arts Commission Member\n• 2000-2006 \nAwards/Grants\n• Nellie B. Stevens Award GRPS International Travel 2008\n• Community Foundation Grants 1985\, 1987\, 1993\, 2003\, 2010
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/8-15-19-susan-jazwiec/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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SUMMARY:7.25.19 - Dr. Philomena Mantella
DESCRIPTION:Philomena V. Mantella is one of higher education’s leading entrepreneurs. She is a recognized leader in strategic thinking\, market dynamics\, and innovation in the way education is delivered. Her innovative drive comes from more than 30 years in higher education administration. She has done path-breaking work while serving as an officer at public and private universities in New York\, New Jersey\, Michigan and Massachusetts. \nShe is the fifth president of Grand Valley State University\, beginning her tenure July 1\, 2019. \nMantella has a Ph.D. in college and university administration from Michigan State University and master’s and bachelor’s degrees in social work from Syracuse University. \nShe spent the last 18 years at Northeastern University as senior vice president of Enrollment and Student Life and the chief executive officer of the Lifelong Learning Network. \nMantella is known as a change agent and has had an integral role in expanding global markets and lifelong learning efforts. She is a proven leader in innovation in digital learning and enrollment management. \nHer comprehensive understanding of both sides of the educational market – learners and employers – has resulted in success for students and has increased the economic vitality of the markets served. \nShe is committed to ensuring institutional integrity and building consensus for the mission and the noble cause of education. \nHer strong student-centered philosophy\, coupled with her operational expertise and strong vision for the future of education\, positions her perfectly to lead Grand Valley State University into its seventh decade. \nMantella has been married for 40 years to attorney Robert H. Avery and has three sons and four grandchildren
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/7-25-19-dr-mantella/
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:7.18.19 - Tim Gleisner
DESCRIPTION:I am the Head of Collections at the Library of Michigan. In this role I am in charge of all of the Collections of the State Library\, including the Law\, Government Documents\, Michigan and Rare Book Collections. I am also in head of all programming and much of the outreach of the library. This includes programs such as Michigan Notable Books\, an annual list of the top 20 books produced by Michigan authors\, or books on Michigan subjects. What is amazing about my current job is I get to travel the state to libraries of all types and sizes. And while out in the field I collect the stories and history of Michigan \nPrevious to the Library of Michigan I was the Head of Special Collections at the Grand Rapids Public Library\, and Head of Local History and Genealogy at the Herrick District Library in Holland\, Michigan. In both roles I collected and preserved the history of the West Michigan region. During this time I have learned everything anyone could ever want to know about the Dutch in America. Grand Rapids and Holland are the home of the largest Dutch enclave in North America. \nI am a native of Wisconsin and have lived and roamed around Lake Michigan most of my life. Much of my compiling of library history centers in the Upper Midwest and the influence libraries have had in this part of the world. I love history of all types and read any history I can get my hands on. I also love cities. I am constantly in Chicago\, Detroit or New York any chance I can get.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/7-18-19-tim-gleisner/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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SUMMARY:7.11.19 - Tim Liang
DESCRIPTION:Tim Liang is a managing director at AlphaMax Advisors. AlphaMax is a management consultancy that specializes in helping American companies achieve financial success in China. The majority of AlphaMax’s clients are private manufacturing companies with annual revenues of $750 million or less. The firm was founded in 2003 by Ping Liang. Ping and Tim work closely with clients to develop and execute China entry strategies\, including domestic China sales\, US export sales\, joint ventures\, wholly owned operations\, and sourcing. They are frequently engaged to improve the management and operations of client-owned companies in China and to conduct due diligence on clients’ Chinese competitors\, partners and suppliers. \nPrior to joining AlphaMax\, Tim was senior vice president at Grand Haven\, Michigan-based JSJ Corporation. Previously\, he worked at McKinsey & Co.\, Arthur D. Little and Cummins Inc. Tim has 37 years of China business experience.  He received a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Oberlin College and three master’s degrees from Yale University – in East Asian Studies\, Chinese Archaeology and Public & Private Management. \nTim currently serves on the boards of four companies and the boards of the Grand Rapids Symphony and Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/7-11-19-tim-liang/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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SUMMARY:6.27.19 - Presidents Passing of the Tiller
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URL:https://grrotary.org/event/6-27-19-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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SUMMARY:6.13.19 - Chip Kragt
DESCRIPTION:Chip was hired as the Managing Director for 20 Liters in August of 2015. \nChip’s background in program implementation\, volunteer management\, and planning stem from his over 10 years of non-profit experience in Human and Social Service agencies\, most recently with the American Red Cross. Chip brings more than 3 years of international experience working in Kenya\, Haiti\, Alaska\, and Northern Ireland. \nChip holds a BS in Psychology from Cornerstone University. \nChip is passionate about the humanitarian right to basic necessities and breaking the cycle of poverty. \nHe and his wife are raising their first child (and expecting their second) in Grand Rapids\, MI.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/6-13-19-tbd/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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SUMMARY:5.30.19 - Rep. Justin Amash
DESCRIPTION:Representative Justin Amash (pronounced uh-MOSH) represents Michigan’s Third District in the 116th United States Congress. He was elected to his first term on November 2\, 2010. \nJustin was born in Grand Rapids\, Michigan. He received his bachelor’s degree with High Honors in economics from the University of Michigan and his juris doctor from the University of Michigan Law School. He worked for his family’s business\, as a business lawyer\, and as a Michigan state representative before his election to Congress. \nJustin leads the incorporation of Facebook and other social media into his work as an elected official by posting explanations of his votes online\, and he has set new standards for transparency and accountability. \nJustin believes government overspending is one of the biggest threats to our economic health and national security\, and he has introduced an innovative balanced budget amendment—the Business Cycle Balanced Budget Amendment—to control government spending and reduce the national debt. He supports a fair and simple tax code and a regulatory environment that promotes economic prosperity. \nAs an ardent defender of Americans’ civil liberties\, Justin has been a leading critic of the unconstitutional suspicionless mass collection of all Americans’ phone records\, the indefinite detention provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)\, and the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA). \nWhen asked by a New York Times reporter to describe his voting methodology\, Justin explained: “I follow a set of principles\, I follow the Constitution. And that’s what I base my votes on. Limited government\, economic freedom\, and individual liberty.” \nJustin is a member of the Committee on Oversight and Reform (COR). He serves on the COR Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties and the COR Subcommittee on National Security. Justin also chairs the House Liberty Caucus. \nJustin lives in Cascade Charter Township with his wife Kara\, a graduate of Calvin College and a former elementary school teacher. Justin and Kara have three children.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/5-30-19-rep-justin-amash/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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SUMMARY:5.16.19 - Service Above Selfie Contest Winners
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a special presentation from three of our four Service Above Selfie Contest Winners! \nHenna Crowns of Courage\, Arts in Motion\, and Ele’s Place. \nThe Service Above Selfie Contest was created to boost Community Service through recognizing volunteers and the non-profit organizations that they are passionate about. It is also a fun way to put extra money behind those efforts. There are four winning prizes and amounts: Most Liked – $500\, 3rd Prize – $1\,000\, 2nd Prize – $2\,000 and First Prize – $5\,000. \nThe contest was simple to enter: \n\nVolunteer at your favorite non-profit\nSnap a selfie of your group in action\nPost your photo with the hastag #serviceselfie19 to Facebook\, Twitter\, or Instagram. Mark you photo as public\nTell Your friends!\n\nThe winners of the 2019 Service Above Selfie are listed below: \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/5-16-19-rotary-business-showcase/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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SUMMARY:5.9.19 - Hank Meijer and Gleaves Whitney
DESCRIPTION:  \nHank Meijer is executive chairman of Meijer\, Inc. in Grand Rapids.  He joined the family retail business at the age of 11 as a grocery clerk. \nAfter serving as a reporter for a Detroit-area newspaper group\, he became editor and later publisher of a weekly newspaper in Plymouth\, Michigan.  He rejoined Meijer in 1979 as assistant advertising director. \nHis biography of Michigan Senator Arthur Vandenberg was recently published by the University of Chicago Press. \nHank is vice-chairman of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation.  He also serves on the executive committee of the Food Marketing Institute and is a trustee of the Kettering Foundation\, the National Constitution Center and The Henry Ford.  He is a member of the University of Michigan’s President’s Advisory Group and the Ford School of Public Policy board of advisors. \n  \nGleaves Whitney became the first full-time director of Grand Valley State University’s Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies in 2003. During his tenure\, he has been the architect of hundreds of public programs\, including numerous national conferences covered by C-SPAN and various internationally webcast debates — one watched on YouTube by nearly two million people in some 30 nations on all six inhabited continents. He has overseen the tremendous growth of the Hauenstein Center’s website\, which has been visited more than 30 million times. He’s also premiered a popular web column called Ask Gleaves — the first presidential Q & A column in the nation — and created a leadership academy for students and young professionals committed to public service. \nUnder his direction\, the Hauenstein Center’s Peter C. Cook Leadership Academy has emerged as a preeminent center of leadership excellence in the Midwest. Cook Leadership Fellows have been face-to-face with four U.S. presidents\, three first ladies\, two vice presidents\, four secretaries of state\, six state governors\, numerous business and nonprofit executives\, multiple Pulitzer Prize-winning writers\, the world’s most decorated academic\, a Grammy Award winner\, and a national championship basketball coach. \n“Gleaves Whitney is a real treasure for those of us who do presidential studies and work in the field of presidential history\,” said award-winning biographer H. W. Brands. “He’s also one of the most effective entrepreneurs in the business of higher education. You can tell this by the growth of the Hauenstein Center over the years that he’s been the director.” \nPhilosopher Martha C. Nussbaum has called the Hauenstein Center’s Common Ground Initiative “an amazing experiment in civic and liberal education.”
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/5-9-19-strive-awards-banquet/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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SUMMARY:4.25.19 - STRIVE Banquet featuring Dr. Ron Gorman and Jessica Austin
DESCRIPTION:Today’s guest speakers are Dr. Ron Gorman\, Assistant Superintendent\, Pre-K-12 Instructional Support\, Grand Rapids Public Schools  and Jessica Austin\, Health and Training Officer\, Consumers Energy and former STRIVE Mentor. Please read their bios below.\nWhat is S.T.R.I.V.E.?\nSTRIVE is a motivational mentoring program working with high school junior and senior students who want to improve their educational status and expand their networks. \nThe mission of the STRIVE Program is to mentor high school students to achieve academic success\, graduate from high school and continue their education in college\, university\, trade\, technical or career school. \nIn pursuit of this mission\, the STRIVE program provides positive role models for students to promote self discovery\, the importance of High School Graduation\, development of good values\, development of life skills\, and individual responsibility in STRIVING for excellence in life. \nSTRIVE is a partnership among students trying to make a difference in their lives\, parents who are willing to support and encourage their students\, high school administrators\, faculty and counselors\, Rotary Club of Grand Rapids\, & Rotary Club of Grand Rapids Charities Foundation. \nProgram Requirements\n\n Attitude – Student must maintain appropriate conduct and a positive\nAltruism – Students must participate in two of the three STRIVE (volunteer)\nAttendance – Students need to maintain 90% attendance level (equals two excused absences).\nAcademics – Satisfy GPA requirements\n\nRewards\nUpon successful completion of the STRIVE requirements\, the student will be entitled to the following: \n\nAward Certificate – presented to the student at the May awards luncheon\nSummer Work Premium – At the end of summer of $1.50 per hour worked is paid to the student upon verification of employment\, up to a maximum $750.\nScholarship – A scholarship of up to $3\,000** can be earned and will be disbursed over 2 semesters to a college\, university\, trade\, technical or career school of the student’s\n\nDr. Ronald Gorman is the Assistant Superintendent of Pre-K-12 Instructional Support. For almost two decades\, he has served the Grand Rapids Public Schools as an elementary teacher\, a secondary teacher\, a high school assistant principal\, a high school athletic director\, a K-8 principal\, a high school principal\, and the Executive Director of Secondary Schools. \nDr. Gorman holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Aquinas College\, a Master of Educational Leadership degree from Michigan State University\, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership degree from Western Michigan University. Dr. Gorman holds Michigan Educator Certifications in English\, Reading\, Elementary Education\, and Pre-K-12 Administration. In addition to his educational accomplishments\, Dr. Gorman proudly served eight years in the United States Army Reserves. \nIn support of Superintendent Weatherall Neal’s Transformation Plan\, Dr. Gorman collaborates with principals\, teachers\, parents\, and students to plan and facilitate research-based professional development opportunities that support quality instruction\, school climate and culture\, instructional leadership\, assessment literacy\, and high levels of student-achievement. \n  \nJessica M. Austin graduated from Ottawa Hills High School in 2007. She earned her Bachelor Of Science in Occupational Safety and Health Management in 2013 from Grand Valley State University. Shortly after graduating\, she started her career at Steelcase as a Safety Engineer. She joined Van Andel Research Institute as an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist in 2014. Jessica worked at VARI for three years. She was given the opportunity to lead training efforts as a Health and Safety Trainer for Consumers Energy in the fall of 2018. Additionally she is growing her entrepreneurial business: Creative Carvings\, Inc. \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/4-25-18-strive-awards-banquet/
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:4.18.19 - Eric Foster
DESCRIPTION:Eric K. Foster is the Co-founder\, Chairman and Managing Director of Rende Progress Capital (RPC)\, an emerging Michigan Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI)\, and the only racial equity focused not-for-profit loan fund. RPC was founded to provide loans\, investments and services to Excluded Entrepreneurs who face barriers to conventional small business financing because of racial bias and inequity.\nFoster is responsible for the management of RPC and relationship cultivation with investor supporters\, partners and customers. He also is responsible for ensuring that the loan consideration and deployment processes are administered through the proprietary tool of Financing Approval through Racial Equity (FARE)(sm) that he created. Foster is also responsible for the RPC portfolio being managed with financial due diligence as well as authentic\, open and culturally competent relationships with customers.\nFoster completed his course work from the University of New Hampshire Carsey School of Public Policy and Opportunity Finance Network for his Certificate in Community Development Finance in the areas of loan approval\, CDFI Capitalization\, Lending Policies\, CAMEL Analysis and Portfolio Management.\nAs a businessman and entrepreneur\, he is also founder and principal of Progress Strategies+\, LLC\, a Project Management company providing high-impact project management for corporate\, business and organization clients that also specializes in Diversity & Inclusion\, Corporate Social Responsibility and Public Policy & Advocacy. Foster is a graduate of Hope College\, and is certified in project management from the Northwestern University School of Professional Studies and Advanced Intercultural Management from the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame.\nFoster has worked in the public and private sectors for U.S. Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas\, U.S. Congressman Peter Hoekstra of Michigan\, former Mayor Anthony A. Williams of Washington\, D.C.\, and the Corporate Diversity Counseling Group of the law firm Holland & Knight among other institutions. He has received awards for his work from the West Michigan Urban League\, Progressive Women’s Alliance\, Corp! Magazine
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/4-18-19-eric-foster/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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SUMMARY:4.11.19 - Interact Luncheon & Christy Buck
DESCRIPTION:Our Interact students will lead this luncheon today as part of their leadership involvement with our Club. These students join us from Catholic Central High School\, City High Middle School\, East Grand Rapids High School\, Grand Rapids Christian School\, Ottawa Hills High School\, Union High School and West Catholic High School. \nThey will moderate the luncheon\, lead the song and invocation\, act as greeters and introducers of guests and have chosen Christy Buck to be their guest speaker. \nChristy Buck is the Executive Director of the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan. With 33 years experience in the mental health field\, Buck’s passion for transforming and saving lives through mental health education led her to develop two classroom programs\, ‘Live\, Laugh\, Love’ for middle and high school students\, and ‘be nice.’ Since 2006\, she and her staff have passionately presented to over 100\,000 people in West Michigan on mental health awareness\, bullying and suicide prevention. Christy regularly delivers speaking engagements to community and business groups on mental health awareness. She is certified in Mental Health First Aid and has been recognized as one of the top 100 in the country. \nChristy serves on the Grandville School Board and is involved with numerous community organizations and coalitions. Most recent honors include 2017 American Red Cross Hometown\, 2017 Athena Finalist\, 2017 Art Van Charity of Hope Award\, 2018 50 Most Influential Women In West Michigan\, 2019 Daughters of the American Revolution Women In History and most recently finalist for Brilliance Award Woman of the Year.  Christy is married and a mother of three amazing children. She is a proud graduate of Michigan State University.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/4-11-19-interact-club-leads-luncheon/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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SUMMARY:3.21.19 - President Chelsea Dubey's Club Update
DESCRIPTION:Details Pending
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/3-21-19-president-chelsea-dubeys-club-update/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190314T131500
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SUMMARY:3.14.19 - Mitch Miller
DESCRIPTION:Mitch Miller currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director for Carbon Green BioEnergy\, LLC and is the President of Iroquois Bio-Energy Company\, LLC and Managing Partner of NUVU Fuels. \nMr. Miller has had an extensive history in the ethanol industry dating back to 1994. \nMr. Miller’s education has been in Process Plant Technology from Bismarck State College and Technical Business Management from Southwest State University in Minnesota.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/3-14-19-mitch-miller/
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=America/Detroit:20190228T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190228T131500
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CREATED:20181016T131255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181016T131255Z
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SUMMARY:2.28.19 - Britany Affolter-Caine
DESCRIPTION:On May 22\, 2018\, University Research Corridor (URC)\, an alliance of Michigan State University\, the University of Michigan and Wayne State University\, announced the appointment of Britany Affolter­ Caine as executive director. Affolter-Caine oversees all strategic and operational aspects of the URC\, one of the nation’s most accomplished and respected academic research clusters. \nAffolter-Caine has been with the URC for nearly six years\, serving as interim director since July 2017 and as program manager since August 2012. Prior to joining the URC\, Affolter-Caine was director of talent enhancement for Ann Arbor SPARK\, a regional economic development organization. She has also held positions at the Detroit Chamber of Commerce and the Brookings Institution. She replaces founding URC chief Jeff Mason\, who is now CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corp. \nAffolter-Caine holds a doctorate in higher education policy from the University of Michigan. She also earned a master’s degree in secondary education from Wright State University and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Wittenberg University. She serves on the board of the Ann Arbor Arts Alliance and the consultative panel for the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s University Center for Regional Economic Innovation. \n*********************************************************************************************************************************** \nThe URC was formed in 2007 to contribute to a more vibrant Michigan economy by leveraging the intellectual capital of its three major research universities\, including their educational excellence\, their world-competitive research and graduate studies and their contributions to citizens’ health and quality of life.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/2-28-19-britney-affolter-caine/
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=America/Detroit:20190221T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190221T131500
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SUMMARY:2.21.19 - Rotary Days of Service Project
DESCRIPTION:We intend to write thank you cards for every staff member at Union and Ottawa High Schools. \nWe also intend to have the principals at both schools give a short (5 to 10 minutes) presentation and answer questions about the challenges the schools face. \nIn addition\, while we are writing thank you cards\, we will propose questions to each table in an effort to develop a discussion regarding volunteerism and service.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/2-21-19-rotary-days-of-service-project/
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=America/Detroit:20190214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190214T131500
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CREATED:20181016T130921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181016T130921Z
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SUMMARY:2.14.19 - Dave Alexander
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URL:https://grrotary.org/event/2-14-19-dave-alexander/
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=America/Detroit:20190124T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190124T131500
DTSTAMP:20260512T225306
CREATED:20181016T130403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181016T130403Z
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SUMMARY:1.24.19 - Jennifer Owens
DESCRIPTION:Lakeshore Advantage President Jennifer Owens delivers direct business attraction\, expansion and retention services while providing overall leadership to the organization. \nSince joining the organization in 2013\, she has helped various major business expansion and attraction projects. She has more than 15 years of leadership experience in business retention\, expansion and attraction working at various state and local\neconomic development positions throughout Michigan. \nPrior to joining the Lakeshore Advantage team\, Jennifer held the positions of vice president at Southwest Michigan First and principal of Consultant Connect\, an organization that cultivates relationships between economic developers and location consultants. At Southwest Michigan First\, Jennifer led the firm’s new business attraction efforts. In addition\, Jennifer held key positions at Ann Arbor SPARK and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. \nHer accomplishments also led her to various awards and recognition\, such as being named an Athena Award Finalist (2017)\, Grand Rapids Business Journal Newsmaker of the Year Finalist (2015 & 2016)\, Corp Magazine Most Valuable Professional (2017) and Grand Rapids Business Journal’s 50 Most Influential Women in West Michigan (2018). \nIn her free time\, Jennifer and her husband Mike enjoy spending time with their three action-packed and athletic sons.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/1-24-19-jennifer-owens/
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=America/Detroit:20190117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190117T131500
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CREATED:20181016T130201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181016T130201Z
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SUMMARY:1.17.19 - P. Doug Kindschi\, Ph.D.
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Douglas Kindschi\, now in his 43rd  year at Grand Valley State University\, served in the position of dean for 28 of those years.  He is currently University Professor of Mathematics and Philosophy and the Director of the Kaufman Interfaith Institute.  While Dean of Science he was responsible for 14 departments including the basic sciences\, mathematics\, computer science\, the School of Engineering\, the School of Health Professions and the Water Resources Research Institute.  In August\, 2015\, Grand Valley named its new science building the P. Douglas Kindschi Hall of Science recognizing his role in advancing the sciences at the university. \nDouglas Kindschi received his bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Houghton College in New York\, did graduate study at the Divinity School\, University of Chicago.  He received his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in mathematics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  He also completed a minor in philosophy as a part of his doctoral study. \nWhile a graduate student at the University of Chicago Divinity School he first encountered the interfaith dialogue. In January 2010 he was appointed as the founding director of the Kaufman Interfaith Institute. In 2012 he created the community-wide “Year of Interfaith Understanding” which supported over 300 events and received national attention. In 2014 the institute sponsored the very successful exhibit\, “Religious Tolerance: Islam in the Sultanate of Oman” both at the university and then at the city’s library. The community’s “Year of Interfaith Service” in 2015 brought together faith groups with service organizations in the community.  In 2018 the “Year of Interfaith Friendship” was launched with a number of Affinity Groups bringing persons with various faith perspective together around common interests. \nFrom January to July 2013 he was a visiting fellow at the Cambridge Inter-Faith Programme at Cambridge University in England. In 2016 and again in 2018 he returned to Cambridge for the spring term where he is a visiting fellow at St. Edmund’s College. \nIn November of 2016 he was invited by the government of Oman to consult with their Ministry of Religious Affairs on their Religious Tolerance project.  Among the ten invited from all over the world he was the only one from the United States. \nHe has been active for many years in the community and has served on the boards of the Grand Rapids Medical Education and Research Center\, Porter Hills Retirement Communities and Services\, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital\, the Van Andel Education Institute Council and the Advisory Board for the DeVos Medical Ethics Colloquy.  He was the founding chair of the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Advisory Board and a founding member and chair of the Science Support Advisory Board for the Raytheon Polar Services Corporation program in the Antarctica.  Kindschi is also a member of the Board of Trustees for the McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago. \nOn the personal side\, he has been married to his wife\, Barbara\, for 55 years and they have 4 children and 6 grandchildren. Together they enjoy cross-country skiing\, reading\, walking the Lake Michigan beach and travel (especially since four of the grandchildren live with their oldest daughter and son-in-law in Germany.)
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/1-17-19-doug-kindschi/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181220T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181220T131500
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CREATED:20180702T190537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180702T190537Z
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SUMMARY:12.20.18 - Christmas Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:A luncheon to just set back\, relax and enjoy the holiday music & special entertainment. \nOur Rotary Band features; Kevin Paul\, Inge Whittemore\, Tom Bylenga & Ken Estelle.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/12-20-18-christmas-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=America/Detroit:20181213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181213T131500
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CREATED:20180702T190308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180702T190308Z
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SUMMARY:12.13.18 - Baird Hawkins
DESCRIPTION:Baird is the founder of Interfuse Capital LLC\, a private investment company that identifies and funds opportunistic and distressed commercial real estate throughout the U.S.  Baird also acts as a consultant to CRE investors\, developers\, and family offices. \nInterfuse Capital LLC is a leader in alternative investment strategies\, capital raises\, private equity and structured capital for commercial real estate investment. \nLocally in association with Guy Bazzani\, Baird has focused on neighborhood re-development projects to reposition older commercial buildings with new investment.  This urban revitalization strategy enables investors to improve returns while building sustainable communities. \nIn this capacity\, he co-developed the Kingsley Building project in Eastown. He also secured historic building status for the Kingsley Building (originally the Grand Rapids Storage & Van Co.) with its addition to the National Register of Historic Places. \nEducation \n\nB.Ph. – Thomas Jefferson College at Grand Valley State Colleges\nLicensed Michigan Real Estate Agent\nLicensed Michigan General Contractor\n\nCurrent Leadership Positions \n\nFestival of the Arts Board of Directors\n\nSelect Honors and Awards \n\nNBA – John H. Logie Award
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/12-13-18-baird-hawkins/
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=America/Detroit:20181129T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181129T131500
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CREATED:20180702T190041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180702T190041Z
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SUMMARY:11.29.18 - Dr. Joseph Stowell III
DESCRIPTION:An internationally recognized conference speaker\, Joe has written numerous devotionals for Our Daily Bread and several books including The Trouble with Jesus\, Simply Jesus and You\, and Redefining Leadership: Character-Driven Habits of Effective Leaders. \nJoe has a distinguished career in higher education and church leadership. He served as senior pastor of Southgate Baptist Church (Southgate OH\, 1970-76)\, Bible Baptist Church (Kokomo IN\, 1976-81)\, and Highland Park Baptist Church (Southfield MI\, 1981-87). From\n1987-2005\, he served as President of Moody Bible Institute\, with oversight over the Undergraduate and Graduate Schools\, Moody Publishers\, and the Moody Broadcasting Network. Following his time at MBI\, he served as a teaching pastor at a church in suburban\nChicago prior to assuming the presidency at Cornerstone in early 2008. \nJoe has also served on several boards including the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Wheaton College. He is a graduate of Cedarville University and Dallas Theological Seminary and was honored with a doctor of divinity degree from The Master’s College in\n1987 and from Huntington University in 2011. He and his wife Martie are the parents of three adult children and ten grandchildren.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/11-29-18-dr-joseph-stowell-iii/
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=America/Detroit:20181115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181115T131500
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CREATED:20180516T170117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180516T170117Z
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SUMMARY:11.15.18 - Brian Robertson
DESCRIPTION:Born on the west coast of Ireland and after speeding five years at college in Dublin I immigrated to Canada in 1964. \nI began working in the tire business in 1965 and worked for two major tire corporations until I purchased my own business in Sault Ste Marie in 1983. Over the next thirty years along with my business partner we evolved into eight major locations across Northern Ontario. Specialising in mining tires\, particularly underground mines\, we became one of Canada’s largest independent commercial dealers. The business was sold in 2012 and I am currently co-owner of a Micro-Brewery. \nMarried to Leona for over forty-six years we have two children. \nI joined Rotary in 1985 and immediately became involved in Student Exchange. During the next nine years I served as YEO and along with Leona served on the District Committee. I was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship by the club in 1989 for my work with Youth Exchange \nAs a member of a very active community minded club I served on many different committees and became president in 1993. The Rotary Club of Sault Ste Marie generates between six hundred and seven hundred thousand dollars annually to support the club mandate of “Disabled Youth”. \nI now look forward to becoming involved in the District and learning from other clubs the many diverse projects that enhance Rotary
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/11-8-18-dg-brian-robertson/
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=America/Detroit:20181108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181108T131500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180702T185942Z
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SUMMARY:11.8.18 - Peter Varga
DESCRIPTION:Peter Varga is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Emeritus of the Interurban Transit Partnership\, known as The Rapid\, an urban transit system with an operating budget of $43.9 million and an annual capital program that is currently $49.8 million. \nPeter currently serves on the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Board and served as its past Chair in 2013-2014. He served for 11 years on the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce and was its Chair for two years in 2008 and 2009. He is also is a member of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids Corporate Board. In addition\, Peter served for six years as a Commissioner for City of Grand Rapids Mobile GR/Grand Rapids Parking Commission and has served on the Board of Directors of the Michigan Public Transit Association and was its president five times.  Peter  was appointed by Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm to the Transportation Funding Task Force in 2008. \nPeter was born in the highlands of Ethiopia and moved to New York City when he was thirteen years old. He graduated from New York University in 1970 with a B.A. in History and Anthropology\, and with an M.A. in Political Science from NYU in 1972.  He also completed Masters’ level post graduate studies in Public Administration at the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA). \nPeter’s early transportation experience was as a New York City cab driver while attending New York University. He has worked in transit in several capacities since 1980 at Santa Cruz Metro\, Santa Cruz\, California\, Muskegon Area Transit System\, Muskegon\, Michigan\, and has served since 1997 as the CEO of The Rapid in Grand Rapids\, Michigan. \nHe lives in the Grand Rapids area in Michigan with his wife Susan. He has four adult daughters named Cecilia\, Allison\, Caitlin and Rica. He is the proud grandfather of Elizabeth\, Leo\, Cohen\, Miles\, Finn\, Emma\, Aria and Charlie.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/11-8-18-peter-varga/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181018T131500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180702T185415Z
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SUMMARY:10.18.18 - Rick Albin
DESCRIPTION:Rick Albin is the political and government reporter for WOOD TV 8 in Grand Rapids. \nRick has covered politics in five states and Presidential electiond since 1976. \nHe has interviewed every person to hold the office of President from Gerald Ford to Barack Obama. \nHe is frequently  in Lansing and Washington keeping up with state and federal legislators. \nOver his more than 20 years with WOOD TV he has also negotiated and hosted  a number of debates for various offices including four for governor this year\, three in the primary and one just last Friday night for the general election. \nRick\, his wife Dee and his two young sons live in Ada along with their Golden Retriever\, Dixie. 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/10-18-18-rick-albin/
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=America/Detroit:20181011T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181011T131500
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CREATED:20180702T185225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180702T185225Z
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SUMMARY:10.11.18 - Aaron Gach
DESCRIPTION:Aaron joined the Boy Scouts of America’s professional staff in 2005 in the Gerald R. Ford Council of the Boy Scouts of America based in Grand Rapids\, Michigan. He served as a District\, then Senior District Executive before becoming Program Director\, Field Director\, then Assistant Scout Executive/COO. Aaron moved to the newly forming Pathway to Adventure Council in Chicago\, IL in 2015 as its Director of Outdoor Adventure and Program Impact\, later serving as its Director of Support Services and Chief Financial Officer. \nIn 2018 Aaron re-joined the Michigan Crossroads Councils’ President Ford Field Service Council as its Scout Executive and CEO. The President Ford Field Service Council serves over 10\,000 Scouts in the 30 western and northern counties of Michigan’s’ lower peninsula. \nAs an Eagle Scout\, Venturing Silver Award recipient\, and Order of the Arrow Vigil Honor member\, Aaron knows first hand the value of the Scouting program\, and its implications over a lifetime for its members. He has been recognized by Scouting with numerous service\, leadership\, and training awards\, including the National Catholic Committee on Scouting’s St. George Award. He has instructed at numerous Scouting conferences and trainings\, and is a past camp staff member and camp director. \nAaron earned a Masters in Business Administration\, Cum Laude\, from Grand Valley State University\, and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management and Marketing from Western Michigan University. Aaron has served on numerous community volunteer committees\, but most important to him are his involvement with veteran support initiatives\, mentoring young people in business\, and service in his church. \nAaron enjoys numerous outdoor pursuits and travel\, but his biggest recreational passions are boating\, hunting\, climbing and mountaineering. Aaron resides in Rockford\, MI with his wife Therese\, and their two children\, Aiden and Mila. \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/10-11-18-aaron-gach/
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=America/Detroit:20180920T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180920T131500
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CREATED:20180702T184540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180702T184540Z
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SUMMARY:9.20.18 - Cindy Brown
DESCRIPTION:Cindy Brown\, Executive Director\, Hello West Michigan & Vice President of Talent Initiatives\, The Right Place\, Inc. \nCindy Brown serves as the Executive Director for Hello West Michigan\, a talent attraction and retention initiative promoting West Michigan as a great place to live and work. The organization\, which helps member companies increase their rate of success in recruiting top talent\, is the only organization of its kind in the country. Under Cindy’s leadership\, Hello West Michigan has grown its membership\, programming\, and regional awareness\, helping establish West Michigan as a destination for top talent. \nThrough Hello West Michigan’s strategic partnership with The Right Place\, Cindy also serves as the Vice President of Talent Initiatives and collaborates with other talent related organizations to address regional talent pipeline challenges. \nPrior to this\, Cindy served as Project Manager for the West Michigan Internship Initiative and had a lengthy career as the Human Resources Manager at Enterprise Rent-A-Car Greater Michigan. She has over 20 years of leadership experience in recruiting\, employee development\, training\, and facilitation. She excels at attracting talent\, generating awareness\, and connecting individuals to resources. Her honors include the Michigan College Educator and Employer Alliance Don Hunt Service Award (2011) and the West Michigan Woman Brilliance Connector Award (2017). \nCindy’s work in the community extends beyond Hello West Michigan. She is currently serves on the following boards \n\nVice Chair of the West Michigan Works! Workforce Development Board\nGoodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids Board of Directors\nAquinas College Career Services Advisory Board\nVice President Pulaski Days Board\nWest Michigan’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies Advisory Board\nPast-President for the Michigan Career Educator & Employer Alliance\n\nCindy received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Aquinas College. Her favorite part about living in West Michigan is Lake Michigan—the sunsets\, beaches\, and lake effect snow.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/9-20-18-cindy-brown/
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=America/Detroit:20180823T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180823T131500
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CREATED:20180802T194034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180802T194034Z
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SUMMARY:8.23.18 Chelsea Dubey
DESCRIPTION:President Dubey will share an update with and about our Club.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/chelsea-dubey/
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=America/Detroit:20180816T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180816T131500
DTSTAMP:20260512T225306
CREATED:20180802T193803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180802T193803Z
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SUMMARY:8.16.18 "Know Me Better"
DESCRIPTION:Today’s meeting is going to focus on our Members! \nIt will be a fun interactive luncheon designed to help you get to know your fellow Club members. \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/5526/
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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