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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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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181115T131500
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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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SUMMARY:8.9.18 - David G. Morgan. Ph.D.
DESCRIPTION:Topic Summary: \nRecent advances in understanding the causes of Alzheimer’s are leading scientists to recognize the disease begins 10-20 years before onset of symptoms.  Using biomarkers to determine who is at risk and mitigating those risks will prevent the disease for many. Finding effective treatment is also advancing quickly. The first person cured of Alzheimer’s will be in a clinical trial. Unfortunately\, Grand Rapids has no clinical trials for Alzheimer’s disease. A vision for how to develop a Center for Aging Brain C.A.R.E. (ABC center) can rectify this situation. \nDr. Morgan – Bio \nSince November 2017 “Dave” Morgan is Director of the Alzheimer’s Alliance and Global Impact Professor of Translational Sciences at Michigan State University. Previously he was CEO of the Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute at the University of South Florida.  The Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute combined patient and family services\, clinical research\, education outreach programs and laboratory science seeking the prevention\, treatment and cure of Alzheimer’s and related disorders. While there Dr Morgan oversaw development of Community-Based Memory Screening programs and the country’s first mobile clinical trial unit for Alzheimer’s disease.  Dr. Morgan’s research interests are Alzheimer’s disease\, aging and brain function. He is internationally recognized for his work on immunotherapy and gene therapy to treat the Alzheimer-related pathologies. \n  \nMorgan received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Northwestern University and spent 10 years at the University of Southern California before joining the University of South Florida in 1992. He has participated in over 80 grant-years of NIH funded research and published over 200 research articles. Morgan regularly sits on grant review panels for NIH and other agencies. In addition to his research activities\, Morgan has consulted with both major pharmaceutical companies and small biotechnology\, and advised capital investment organizations regarding the most promising therapeutic approaches to curing Alzheimer’s disease. At the national level\, Morgan serves as Chairperson of the Program Committee for the world’s largest scientific meeting on Alzheimer’s disease (AAIC) and as Lead Representative of ResearchersAgainstAlzheimer’s\, a national advocacy organization.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/8-9-18-indian-trails-camp/
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:7.26.18 - Dave Bulkowski
DESCRIPTION:David Bulkowski is the Executive Director of Disability Advocates of Kent County which works alongside people with disabilities as they seek to lead self-directed lives and advocates for accessible and welcoming communities.  Mr. Bulkowski\, a licensed attorney\, has been with Disability advocates since 1995 and\, during his tenure\, has worked extensively with state and federal laws teaching others how these laws affect the rights and responsibilities of the community and persons with disabilities.  Dave has spent a great deal of time organizing and advocating for accessibility\, increased public transportation\, and affordable housing in the Grand Rapids region. \nDave is an active member of many community collaborations\, the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids\, and the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce.  He has also served on the boards of Grand Rapids Public Schools\, the Fair Housing Center of West Michigan\, the Home & Building Association\, and the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights/Michigan State Advisory Committee.  Finally\, not related to Disability Advocates\, he currently serves as a Kent County Commissioner. \n  \nOn the personal side of life\, Dave is married to his awesome wife\, Melissa\, and they have three children: Sophie (22)\, Noah (20)\, and Liam (18).
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/7-26-18-dave-bulkowski/
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:20180719T131500
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SUMMARY:7.19.18 - Drs. Paul Farr\, Jill Bultje and Bill Baer
DESCRIPTION:William H. Baer\, MD\, PharmD – Medical Director\, Research & Innovation\, Mercy Health; Associate Professor of Medicine\, Michigan State University \nEDUCATION: \nUndergrad – West Virginia University\, Morgantown\, WV \nR.Ph – Duquesne University\, School of Pharmacy\, Pittsburgh\, PA – Pharmacy \nM.D. Pharm. D. – West Virginia University School of Medicine\, Morgantown\, PA – Doctor of Medicine \nResidency – Grand Rapids Medical Education & Research Center\, Michigan State University\, Grand Rapids\, MI \nPersonal Statement: \n“Through my involvement in clinical and research based medicine\, I function in multiple roles. As Medical Director of Research and Innovation at Mercy Health and former Executive Director of ClinXus LLC\, I have developed unique relationships with the hospital systems\, physicians (community based and employed) along with other life science organizations that provide the necessary support for our community based alliance in research.  I am committed to innovative research that is fundamental to improving patient care and outcome based research.  As a practicing Internal Medicine physician\, I see the need for advanced support and implementation of preventative medicine with disease modification earlier and more aggressively as well as behavioral lifestyle changes.  Additionally I have extensive medical and pharmacology background as a practicing physician and doctor of pharmacy for over twenty years.  I currently represent Mercy Health in clinical research and innovation based efforts which embraces a community that encompasses two medical schools\, a school of pharmacy\, a life science research institute\, multiple physician groups across a myriad of disciplines and a Phase I clinical trial unit.” \nDr. Jill Bultje  \nBorn in Grand Rapids\, went to undergraduate at Calvin College\, Medical School at Michigan State University\, Family Medicine Residency at Saint Mary’s Family Medicine Residency and currently employed by Mercy Health Physician Partners for the past 15 years as a family medicine physician. \nMy husband is also a family medicine doc – Mike Bultje. and we have 2 kids Sarah who is 16 and Nick who is 13.  I enjoywatching my kids play sports  reading\, travelling and am off to Glacier National Park for some hiking on Saturday. \n  \nDr. Paul Farr \nPaul is a retired gastroenterologist from Mercy Health Saint Mary’s.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/7-19-18-paul-farr-friends/
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:20180712T131500
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SUMMARY:7.12.18 - Presidents Passing of the Tiller
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URL:https://grrotary.org/event/7-12-18-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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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180628T131500
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SUMMARY:6.28.18 - Tasha Blackmon
DESCRIPTION:Tasha Blackmon is a dynamic participatory leader with more than 20 years of experience in business operations. Blackmon is responsible for providing administrative and operational oversight to Cherry Health\, the largest Federally Qualified Health Center in Michigan. She has led numerous development projects\, as well as large scale renovations and expansion projects during her 13-year tenure with Cherry Health. \nBlackmon serves on multiple local\, state and national committees: \n\nBehavioral Health Community Steering Committee\nChildren’s Advocacy Center Board\nCity of Grand Rapids’ Sustainability Advisory Council\nKent County Crisis Center Task Force\nGrand Valley State University Vice Provost for Health Advisory Board\nMichigan Community Health Network (MCHN) Board and Operations Committee\nMichigan Primary Care Association\nNational Assoc. of Community Health Centers (NACHC) Subcommittee of Health Center Financing\nNational Assoc. of Community Health Centers’ (NACHC) Committee on Health Center Excellence & Training\nNational Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE)\nVarnum’s Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Council\n\nBlackmon has volunteered with many organizations; she is a philanthropist and eager volunteer who seeks opportunities to give back to the community. \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/6-28-18-presidents-passing-of-the-tiller/
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:20180621T131500
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SUMMARY:6.21.18 - Dr. Bill Pink
DESCRIPTION:In May 2017\, Dr. Bill Pink became the tenth president of Grand Rapids Community College. Dr. Pink was Vice President and Dean for Workforce Development at Grand Rapids Community College prior to becoming the president. \nHe has been an educator for over 25 years\, and prior to his tenure at GRCC\, Dr. Pink served as Vice President for Academic Affairs at Oklahoma State University- Oklahoma City. While Abilene\, Texas is his hometown\, Dr. Pink lived in Oklahoma City for 18 years prior to making Grand Rapids home and has taught and/or coached in Oklahoma\, Nebraska\, and Oregon. He was a successful college student-athlete as a basketball player\, earning awards for his athletic and academic achievements\, including a 2016 induction into the York College Athletic Hall of Fame. \nDr. Pink has an Associate’s Degree from York College\, Nebraska\, a Bachelor’s from Oklahoma Christian University\, a Master’s from the University of Central Oklahoma\, and a Doctorate from the University of Oklahoma. Dr. Pink contributes to his community through a variety of ways\, including membership on the Board of Directors for Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids\, Boys and Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids\, and the Heart of West Michigan United Way. Dr. Pink also serves on the boards of West MichiganWorks (the workforce development agency for seven counties in West Michigan)\, The Employers’ Association in Grand Rapids\, Talent 2025\, and The Right Place. In January of 2016\, Dr. Pink completed a four-year appointment as a member of the National Selection Committee for the National Merit Scholarship Council. He is also a former national conference co-chair for Dream Deferred: The Future of African-American Education. Dr. Pink is a sought after public speaker\, and has accumulated numerous invitations to speak at events across the U.S. His topics are usually associated with diversity\, leadership\, economic/workforce development\, and faith-based presentations. As an educator\, Dr. Pink teaches public speaking courses as well as athletic administration courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. \nAlong with a daily workout regimen\, Dr. Pink enjoys golfing\, fishing\, and spending time with his family. His wife is Lori\, and their two children are Lance and Lydia. Lori\, a Michigan native\, is a retiree of the US Air Force and currently works for the Federal Aviation Administration. Lance\, who is married to his wife Kayla\, is a member of the United States Marine Corps\, and Dr. Pink’s daughter\, Lydia\, is a high school freshman.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/6-21-18-dr-bill-pink/
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:20180531T131500
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SUMMARY:5.31.18 - Ben Wickstrom
DESCRIPTION:Ben Wickstrom\, P.E.\, is President and CEO of West-Michigan-based Erhardt Construction. Erhardt\, established in 1962\, is a commercial construction firm that performs everything from small office renovations to large projects for senior living\, worship\, education\, manufacturing and wastewater clients. \nBen joined Erhardt Construction in 1998 after receiving a civil engineering degree from Michigan Technological University. He started as an assistant project manager and worked his way up to President in 2011. He was named CEO in 2017. \nBen is very active in the construction industry and community. He co-founded the Construction Workforce Development Alliance\, which encourages talented young people to put their hands and minds to work in the construction industry. \nBen also is Chairman of Associated Builders and Contractors\, Western Michigan Chapter and is a member of the Michigan Society of Professional Engineers and TEC 53/Vistage. He is part of Talent 2025 CEO Council and Economic Club of Grand Rapids and is a graduate of Leadership Grand Rapids. \nBen will be speaking on construction trends in the western Michigan region\, as well as the industry as a whole.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/5-31-18-tbd/
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:5.17.18 - James Fahner\, MD
DESCRIPTION:Dr. James Fahner is the founding and current Division Chief of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital and the Spectrum Health Medical Group in Grand Rapids\, Michigan.  He is Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics/Human Development at Michigan State University. \nDr. Fahner completed his undergraduate degree\, M.D.\, pediatric residency\, and pediatric hematology/oncology subspecialty fellowship at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. \nCommunity and agency service includes the Board of Directors of the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Foundation\, the Spectrum Health Board Committee for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital\, Past-Chairman of the Spectrum Health Medical Group Board of Directors\, the Hospice of Michigan Foundation Board\, the VanAndel Research Institute and Graduate School Boards of Trustees\, State Medical Advisor for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan\, and Past-President of the Board of Education for Forest Hills Public Schools.  Previous board service also includes the Michigan Community Blood Centers Foundation and the West Michigan Ronald McDonald House. \nDr. Fahner is a former Chairman of the Board of Hospice of Michigan\, and serves on the Executive Board of the Cancer Research Consortium of West Michigan (CRCWM).  Dr. Fahner is the recipient of the Children’s Miracle Network Miracle Maker Award\, the Philip McCorkle Child Advocacy Award\, the Hillman Award\, the Crystal Rose Award\, the 2010 William Montgomery Award as Pediatrician of the Year from the Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics\, and the Dave and Carol VanAndel Community Leadership Award.  In the fall of 2011\, Dr. Fahner was recognized with the naming of Hospice of Michigan’s Pediatric Hospice Program in his honor.  In 2015\, Dr. Fahner was asked to serve as the first Chairman of the new National Medical Advisory Council for Make-A-Wish America. \nJim and his wife Gail\, an active community and hospital volunteer and Past-President of the Blodgett-Butterworth Hospital Auxiliary\, are the proud parents of two daughters: Jill\, a Child Life Specialist at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin\, and Therese\, a practicing veterinarian in Appleton\, Wisconsin.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/5-17-18-james-fahner-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:5.10.18 - Wayman Britt
DESCRIPTION:Wayman Britt is County Administrator/Controller for Kent County Michigan. Kent County is the fourth most populous County in the State of Michigan\, with an estimated population of 636\,369. The County seat is in the City of Grand Rapids\, which is the second largest city in the State. Kent County government is a full-service operation which employs 1700 employees and a total budget of $418 million. Prior to his role as Administrator/Controller\, Wayman had oversight responsibility for the Health & Human Services function which includes the Kent County Health Department\, Community Development and Housing. Veterans Services and the Kent County Family and Children’s Coordinating Council. He was the County liaison for the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services and was responsible for the County’s Performance Management program. Prior to Kent County\, Wayman served in management and leadership positions at Steelcase\, Inc. \nWayman has a bachelor’s degree in communications and sports management from the University of Michigan where he captained the men’s basketball team to the NCAA Championship Finals in 1976. The university’s annual award\, the “Wayman Britt Outstanding Defensive Player” is named after him. In 2004\, he was elected the Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame and the Greater Flint Afro-American Hall of Fame.  Wayman is a founding board member of the West Michigan Sports Commission\, Kent Schools Services Network\, Grand Rapids Downtown Market and KConnect. He is a past member and chair of the board of trustees for the Grand Rapids Community Foundation and served as president of the Gerald R. Ford Council of the Boy Scouts of America and treasurer of the Grand Rapids Downtown Market board. He currently is a board member of the Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy Association. Wayman has 7 children\, eight grandchildren and one dog\, named Brita. He and his wife Dinah reside in Ada Township. \n  \nCOMMUNITY SERVICE  \nGrand Rapids Community Foundation Board of Trustees – Past Member\, Chairman \nGrand Rapids Downtown Market Board of Directors – Past Member\, Treasurer \nGerald R. Ford Field Service Council Boy Scouts of America – Past President \nKent School Services Network Board – Past Member\, President \nKConnect Board of Directors \nWest Michigan Sports Commission – Past Vice Chairman \nMel Trotter Ministries Board of Directors – Past Member\, Vice Chairman \nFloyd Mayweather Foundation Advisory Board – Past Member \nKent County Family Independence Agency Board – Past Member\, Chairman \nGrand Rapids Job Corps Community Relations Council – Past Member\, President \nGrand Rapids School of the Bible and Music Board of Trustees – Past Member \nGrand Rapids Center for Environmental Studies Board of Directors – Past Member \nKent County American Red Cross\, Executive Board – Past Member \n  \nSELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND AWARDS \nBoy Scouts of America Silver Beaver Award \nBoy Scouts of America Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Award \nBoy Scouts of America Winthrop Rockefeller Award \nD.A. Blodgett – St. Johns Home for Children Advocate of the Year Award \nGiants Raymond Tardy Community Services Award \nGrand Rapids Negro Business Professional Women Club Fredrick Douglas Award \nGrand Rapids Job Corps Benjamin H. Carson Pioneer for Excellence Award \nGreater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame \nGreater Flint Area Afro-American Hall of Fame \nMichigan Department Community Health Hometown Health Hero Award \nUniversity of Michigan\, Fielding H. Yost Academic and Athletic Excellence Award \nUniversity of Michigan\, Wayman Britt Defensive Player of the Year Award \n  \nPROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS \nInternational City/County Management Association \nMichigan Association of County Administrative Officers \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/5-10-18-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:4.26.18 - Interact Leads Luncheon
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URL:https://grrotary.org/event/4-26-18-interact-leads-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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SUMMARY:4.19.18 - Dr. David Rosner & Mark Breon
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Rosner is board-certified in Family Medicine and OMT. A graduate of the University of Michigan\, David completed medical school at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale\, FL and did his residency at Beaumont/Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn\, MI. David is passionate about taking time with his patients to help understand and address the underlying cause of disease\, and finding practical ways to incorporate healthy changes into everyday life. \nSpecial areas of interest: fitness\, nutrition\, weight-loss\, medical aesthetics \n  \n \nMark Breon is the Advisor\, Strategic Ventures & Partnerships for Spectrum Health. Prior to this role\, Mark served as the Community Relations Officer for Lake Michigan Credit Union. Mark earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Indiana University\, and a Masters in Health Administration from Grand Valley State University. Mark is passionate about philanthropy and community\, and currently serves on boards for Local First and Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan. \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/4-19-18-tbd/
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:20180329T131500
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SUMMARY:3.29.18 - Tim Selgo
DESCRIPTION:Tim Selgo spent 35 years in college athletics\, 7 as a basketball coach at his alma mater\, the University of Toledo\, 8 as Associate Athletics Director at Toledo\, and 20 as the Director of Athletics at Grand Valley State University from 1996 until his retirement as A.D. in July of 2016. \nDuring Selgo’s tenure as A.D. at GVSU\, The Lakers won 18 straight President’s Cups\, which is the all-sports trophy for their conference\, the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).  In addition\, the GVSU athletics programs captured the Division II Learfield Directors Cup\, the national all-sports trophy\, 11 times and finished in the top two in each of his final 15 years.  He was a 3-time winner of NACDA’s Central Region AD of the Year award. \nA well-respected leader in college athletics\, Selgo served on the NCAA DII Management Council for four years (2007-11)\, including serving as Chair of the Management Council in 2009\, the highest position of governance in NCAA DII. \nSelgo is a member of 3 halls of fame; The University of Toledo Athletics Hall of Fame\, the Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame\, and the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Hall of Fame.  He is currently a consultant for Athletics Staffing & Consultants\, a professor of Sports Management at Davenport University\, is a sought-after speaker on leadership\, and is the author of the book\, Anchor Up\, Competitive Greatness the Grand Valley Way.   \nTim and his wife Terry have been married for 35 years and have 3 children and 5 grandchildren\, all boys!
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/3-29-18-tim-selgo/
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:3.22.18 - Dr. Paul Leidig
DESCRIPTION:Paul Leidig is the Director of the School of Computing and Information Systems at Grand Valley State University. \nDr. Leidig holds several positions of international leadership in computer science and information systems boards and organizations\, including serving on the Computing Sciences Accreditation Board\, the Association of Computing Machinery Education Council\, and as a Commissioner on the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET. He is a past-president of the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) Education Special Interest Group (EDSIG)\, and was named an AITP-EDSIG Fellow. In addition\, he serves as Grand Valley’s Faculty Athletics Representative to the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA)\, serves as the chair of the NCAA Academic Requirements Committee\, and a member of the NCAA DII Management Council. \nHe began his career over 40 years ago as the data processing director of a regional hospital. His academic career includes serving eight years on the faculty of James Madison University prior to joining Grand Valley State University in 1991.  He teaches courses on the management of information systems and information systems policy\, and has authored several textbooks on database systems and applications.  Each summer he leads a study-abroad program in Switzerland. Dr. Leidig received his Ph.D. from Virginia Commonwealth University\, M.B.A from James Madison University\, and B.S. from Eastern Mennonite University. \nPaul and his wife Judy have two children\, and have been blessed with eight grandchildren.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/3-22-18-dr-paul-leidig/
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:3.8.18 - Jennifer Heemstra
DESCRIPTION:Jennifer Heemstra\, professional pianist and entrepreneur\, received the College of Music Distinguished Alumni Award from Michigan State University and was the commencement speaker for the graduating class of 2017.  In December 2014\, she founded the Kolkata Classics trust which provides free health services for trafficked women\, educates children from the slums to the elite and exposes the citizens of Kolkata\, India to high quality classical music.  She has put on 70 concerts and performed for and worked with over 65\,000 adults/children in South Asia.  For her work\, she was presented with the Secretary of State Award for Outstanding Volunteerism Abroad from John Kerry. \nIn 2017\, Heemstra founded the Pitch Pipe Foundation\, a US-based NGO which links great artists to great need.  This past August she organized and headlined “On the Road – a patriotic salute to our Veterans.”  Last month Heemstra organized over 50 concerts to support National Salute to Veteran Patients Week at Veterans Affairs medical facilities nationwide. \nDuring her seven years in Cleveland\, Ms. Heemstra worked as a Lecturer and Staff Accompanist for over 350 performances in the music department at Case Western Reserve University\, performed with the Cleveland Opera and Lyric Opera\, and frequently concertized with members of the Cleveland Orchestra. \nHeemstra earned her Master of Music from The Cleveland Institute of Music and a Bachelor of Music with honors from Michigan State University.  In addition she is a Rotarian and member of the MTNA and College Music Society.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/3-8-18-tbd/
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:3.1.18 - Special Guest - RSVP required
DESCRIPTION:RSVP’s will be required to attend this luncheon. \nRotary Club of Grand Rapids members will be given first priority to attend the luncheon. \nEach Rotarian will be limited to one guest and the cost will be $20/guest. \n  \n********************************************************************************************************************************** \n  \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/3-1-18-rotary-in-the-pm/
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:20180222T131500
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SUMMARY:2.22.18 - Christopher Shires
DESCRIPTION:Christopher Shires joined the Gilmore Car Museum as its Executive Director in January 2017\, organizing several new exhibitions and driving a collection storage building campaign. \nPrior to this\, Chris has served as the Holland Museum as its Executive Director leading the organization through American Alliance of Museum’s reaccreditation\, rebranding\, and new marketing initiatives.  Before this position\, Shires served as the Director of Interpretation and Programs at the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores\, Michigan\, where he helped develop a series of new public and educational programs and exhibits for the Ford House. \nPrior to his time in Michigan\, Shires first served as the Interpretive Services Manager and later\, the Director of Exhibits\, Education and Programs\, at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati\, Ohio. As a member of the new museum’s start-up team. Other previous positions were held at the Campbell House Museum and the St. Louis Mercantile Library. \nShires earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Marshall University and a Master of Arts in History\, along with a Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies\, from the University of Missouri – St. Louis. \nChris and his wife Greta have a seven-year-old son\, Fuller and five-year-old daughter\, Campbell.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/2-22-18-chris-shires/
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:2.15.18 - Honorable David Murkowski
DESCRIPTION:Judge David M. Murkowski was born and raised in Milwaukee\, Wisconsin. \nIn 1979 he graduated cum laude from Marquette University\, where he was awarded the university’s Outstanding Student Service Award and the Polanki College Achievement Scholarship. In 1979 Judge Murkowski was also inducted into the National Jesuit Honor Society. He attended Western Michigan University’ s Thomas M. Cooley Law School and was an honor roll graduate in 1983. \nJudge Murkowski served as law clerk to the Michigan House of Representatives Civil Rights Committee and worked as a solo practitioner in Grand Rapids until 1993\, when he joined the law firm of Dilley & Dilley. He specialized in criminal defense\, juvenile neglect and delinquency and probate law\, and served as managing partner of Dilley & Dilley\, Murkowski & Goller until 2006 when he was appointed to the Kent County Probate bench to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Janet A. Haynes. \nIn December of 2007\, the Michigan Supreme Court appointed Judge Murkowski to serve as the Chief Judge of the Kent County Probate Court commencing January 1\, 2008. \nJudge Murkowski currently serves as the President of the Michigan Probate Judges Association and as a member of the Judicial Council of the Judicial Section of the State Bar of Michigan. He has previously served as council member of the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan and as a member of the Executive Committee of the Kent County Family and Children’s Coordinating Council. Judge Murkowski has lectured for the Michigan Judicial Institute\, ICLE’s Probate and Estate Planning Institute\, the Michigan Probate Judges Association and the Grand Rapids Bar Association . Judge Murkowski is a chapter author of Michigan Probate Litigation: A Guide to Contested Litigation\, 211d Ed.\, a contributor to the Michigan Probate Benchbook\, associate editor of Inter-Com\, a journal publication of the Michigan Probate Judges Association\, and was a contributor to the drafting of the Michigan Trust Code. In 2014\, Judge Murkowski was the recipient of the Judicial Contributions in Law and Aging Award by Elder Law of Michigan\, was selected as a Leader in the Law by Michigan Lawyers Weekly\, and was elected as a Fellow of the Michigan State Bar Foundation. \n  \nPROBATE COURT \nMission Statement – The mission of the Kent County Probate Court is to provide an accessible and person-centered venue to secure the peaceful and sound resolution of matters\, where every individual is treated with dignity and respect. \nThe Probate Court is a trial court of statutory jurisdiction in Michigan. It has  exclusive jurisdiction over matters relating to: the estates of decedents; trusts; guardianships of developmentally disabled persons\, legally incapacitated adults\, and minors; conservatorships for protected adults and minors\, protective orders; accounts of other fiduciaries; and petitions for hospitalization of mentally ill persons. The Probate Court also has jurisdiction over a myriad of other types of civil actions\, in particular where  an estate\, trust\, fiduciary or ward is a party. By the nature of the matters within its jurisdiction\, the Probate Court is primarily concerned with the protection of incapacitated individuals and their assets and the proper transfer of assets at death.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/2-15-18-honorable-david-murkowski/
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:2.8.18 - Tina Freese Decker
DESCRIPTION:Tina Freese Decker\, MHA\, MSIE\, FACHE\nTina Freese Decker is executive vice president and chief operating officer of Spectrum Health\, a $6 billion not-for-profit integrated health system based in West Michigan. She is an experienced leader in strategic planning\, business development\, operations and governance. Tina is responsible for advancing the strategy and leading operations of the organization\, including Spectrum Health Hospital Group\, Spectrum Health Medical Group\, human resources and information services among other departments. In her role\, she will continue to help align leadership and operations in Spectrum Health to better meet the challenges and opportunities within the health care industry. \nTina joined Spectrum Health in 2002 as an administrative fellow and was named system director of planning and strategic development in 2003. She was promoted to vice president in 2006. During this time\, Tina also served as executive director of the Regional Hospital Network\, a group of 21 West Michigan hospitals. \nTina served as president of Spectrum Health United and Kelsey hospitals beginning in 2011\, providing strategic direction for the hospitals and subsidiaries. In 2013\, Tina was named senior vice president/chief strategy officer for Spectrum Health and in the summer of 2014\, she was named president of Spectrum Health Hospital Group\, responsible for strategy\, operations and growth for Spectrum Health’s 12 award-winning hospitals (Butterworth Hospital\, Blodgett Hospital\, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital\, Gerber Memorial\, Big Rapids Hospital\, Ludington Hospital\, Pennock\, United Hospital\, Kelsey Hospital\, Reed City Hospital and Zeeland Community Hospital)\, and 180 ambulatory and service sites. In 2017\, she was named executive vice president and chief operating officer. \nAs a health system\, Spectrum Health was named one of the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems—and in the top five among the largest health systems—in 2017 by Truven Health Analytics®\, part of IBM Watson HealthTM for the sixth time since 2010. This recognition was based largely on the strength of the Spectrum Health Hospital Group and our flagship tertiary/quaternary care center\, Butterworth Hospital. In 2017\, Spectrum Health received the Foster G. McGaw Prize\, one of the most revered community service awards in health care\, sponsored by the Baxter International Foundation\, the American Hospital Association (AHA) and its non-profit affiliate Health Research & Educational Trust. \nTina is leading a care transformation initiative at Spectrum Health grounded in culture change\, improved decision-making and patient-centric care coordination. She is leading an initiative called Nexus\, a $300 million effort to transform care and move to one electronic medical record. \nTina earned her bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University in Ames\, Iowa\, and two master’s degrees from the University of Iowa in Iowa City—one in health administration and one in industrial engineering. \nTina serves on the Fifth Third Bank Western Michigan Board of Directors\, the Michigan Health & Hospital Association Board of Directors\, the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids Board of Directors\, the Grand Rapids Economic Club Board of Directors and the Spectrum Health/Michigan State University Alliance Board of Directors. She also is a member of the Grand Valley State University Office of the Vice Provost for Health Advisory Board and the American Hospital Association Regional Policy Board 5. Tina participates in the Health Management Academy\, the Healthcare Executive Study Society and the Talent 2025 CEO Council. \nTina was named among Crain’s Detroit Business 100 Most Influential Women in 2016 and Grand Rapids’ Business Journal’s 50 Most Influential Women in West Michigan in 2016 and 2014. She also received in 2016 the Iowa State University Outstanding Young Alumni Award. Tina was honored as 2015 Modern Healthcare Up and Comer\, as well as University of Iowa Outstanding Young Alumni in 2014. She also was recognized by the American College of Healthcare Executives in 2013 with the Robert S. Hudgens Memorial Award for Young Healthcare Executive of the Year\, which awards outstanding achievement in the field of health care management. \nTina lives in Grand Rapids\, Michigan with her husband\, daughter and son.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/2-8-18-christina-freese-decker/
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:1.25.18 - Renwick Brutus
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an update about our Club. You will hear from Club President\, Renwick Brutus as he reviews his year and provides an update on his goals. \nWe will have a financial update on the Club\, as well as updates from various Committee Chairs. \nThis will provide the perfect opportunity for our members to ask questions and learn more about more about the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/1-25-18-renwick-brutus/
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:1.18.18 - James Gill
DESCRIPTION:James R. Gill\, A.A.E.\, IAP\, is the President & Chief Executive Officer for the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority. He is responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of the airport. \nPrior to assuming his current duties in January 2017\, he was Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer for the Allegheny County Airport Authority in Pittsburgh\, PA. He was responsible for day-to-day oversight of the airport system and its 460+ staff members\, as well as major initiatives such as air service negotiations\, airline agreement negotiations\, real estate development\, etc. \nJim has held a number of positions within the aviation industry including: Contract Administrator Supervisor & Finance Director\, both with the Allegheny County Department of Aviation in Pittsburgh\, PA beginning in 1993\, Deputy Executive Director – Finance & Administration with the Allegheny County Airport Authority\, Pittsburgh\, PA beginning in 1997\, Deputy Airport Director – Finance\, Business & Administration/CFO with the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority in Raleigh\, NC beginning in 2001\, and then returning to the Allegheny County Airport Authority in Pittsburgh\, PA in 2001 as the Executive Vice President and CFO. Jim has nearly 25 years experience in the aviation management industry. \nJim holds a Master of Business Administration from Duquesne University with concentrations in Finance\, Accounting and Management Information Systems and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting from Duquesne University. \nJim is an Accredited Airport Executive with the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)\, is a member of their Board of Examiners and is a member of their Finance & Administration Committee. Jim is an International Airport Professional (IAP) with Airports Council International (ACI) & International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). He is a member of the Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) Finance Committee\, and is a Certified Public Accountant.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/1-18-18-james-gill/
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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