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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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
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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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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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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
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180301T131500
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180222T120000
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180215T131500
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180208T131500
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CREATED:20171129T215431Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180118T131500
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180111T131500
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SUMMARY:1.11.18 - Sean Welsh presenting James Goble
DESCRIPTION:Sean Welsh will be introducing James Goble\, an expert in Cyber Fraud Dectection\, Fraud Detection Operations and Security Operations from PNC Financial Group. \nJames will be discussing the threats that we face everyday from cyber fraud and ways for us to protect ourselves. \n  \nSean Welsh \nSean began his banking career in 1986 with American National Bank & Trust Company of Chicago after graduating from Michigan State University.  After completing his credit training\, he managed a large portfolio of loans to middle market companies located throughout the Midwest.  In 1991 he joined National City’s predecessor bank\, First of America.  Welsh held several line and management positions with First of America including Vice President & Group Manager; Corporate Banking and Vice President & Group Manager- Investment Real Estate.  In addition\, as Vice President of Corporate Finance\, he was responsible for delivering First of America’s Corporate Finance capabilities to the Michigan\, Illinois and Indiana markets. \nSean currently serves as Regional President for the Western Michigan Market.  Previously he served as Senior Vice President and Division Manager for National City’s Corporate Banking group in Chicago and Northern Illinois.  Sean relocated to Chicago from Kalamazoo in 1998 to establish National City’s Corporate Banking line of business in Chicago. \nSean currently serves on the Boards of The Right Place\, Spectrum Health\, Southwest Michigan First\, YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids\, Talent 2025 and Economic Club of Grand Rapids.  He is married and has three daughters. \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/1-11-18-sean-welsh/
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:20171214T131500
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SUMMARY:12.14.17 - Holiday Luncheon
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URL:https://grrotary.org/event/12-14-17-holiday-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:20171130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171130T131500
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SUMMARY:11.30.17 - Tom Haas
DESCRIPTION:President Thomas J. Haas is Grand Valley State University’s fourth president. \nDuring the past 35 years\, Tom Haas has been a tenured faculty member\, department chair\, dean\, vice president and president. Just prior to his appointment in 2006\, Haas was president of the State University of New York Cobleskill.  In addition to his appointment as president of Grand Valley\, Haas has also been appointed professor of chemistry in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. \nHe is a 1973 honors graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.  He then earned a Master of Science (MS) in chemistry; another in environmental health sciences from The University of Michigan. Haas also holds a MS in human resources management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Troy\, NY) and a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Connecticut (Storrs\, CT). Fellowship experiences in higher education include Yale University Faculty Fellow and an American Council on Education Fellow at Western Michigan University.  He completed executive leadership programs at Harvard University.  He was recently recognized with an honorary degree\, Doctor of Science\, by Kingston University in the UK and a second from Cracow University of Economics
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/11-30-17-tom-haas/
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:20171116T131500
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SUMMARY:11.16.17 - Peter Y. Hahn\, MD\, MBA
DESCRIPTION:A senior physician leader with extensive experience in service line development\, strategic planning\, physician engagement and quality improvement. Has proven results leading system-wide change in challenging environments. Was a Mayo Foundation Scholar and a recipient of the Mayo Brothers Distinguished Fellowship Award and the Mayo Foundation Burgher Family Fellowship in Pulmonary Medicine. Served in several leadership roles and was named a “Top Doc” by Portland Monthly Magazine and served as President of the Oregon Society of Critical Care Medicine and founded and led the Northwest section of the American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology. Has published extensively and lectured and presented on numerous healthcare topics. Has national level expertise in healthcare policy\, reimbursement and regulatory issues\, and has served in national and regional leadership roles for different healthcare and related organizations An award-winning leader in community healthcare\, Metro Health – University of Michigan Health serves more than 250\,000 patients annually from across West Michigan – and beyond.  In addition to its 208-bed hospital\, which provides a comprehensive suite of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services\, Metro Health – University of Michigan Health has a growing number neighborhood outpatient centers and offices throughout West Michigan\, as well as a community clinic for the underserved and student health clinics on the campuses of Grand Valley State University and Aquinas College. \nMetro Health – University of Michigan Health \nWith more than 500 physicians on staff\, Metro Health – University of Michigan Health provides a growing number of specialty health services\, including cancer treatment\, heart and vascular\, neurology\, pulmonology and others.  Many staff physicians are members of the Metro Health Medical Group. \nThe hospital is committed to promoting health and wellness through the work of the Metro Health Hospital Foundation\, Live Healthy community outreach classes and educational programs and more.  Visit us www.metrohealth.net\, follow us on Twitter @MetroHealthGr and like us on Facebook/MetroHealth.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/11-16-17-mike-faas/
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:20171109T131500
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CREATED:20170730T164912Z
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SUMMARY:11.9.17 - Ed Swart
DESCRIPTION:Edward C. Swart\, PhD\, Rotary District 6290 Governor 2017-18 \nEd\, a semi-retired clinical psychologist\, holds degrees from the University of Michigan and Wayne State University and completed a residency at Northwestern University Medical School.  For eight years\, he was the clinical director of Ottawa County Community Mental Health Services\, and he was in private practice (Psychological Services Center\, LC\, with PDG Don Moss) for 25 years in Holland\, Grand Haven\, Spring Lake\, Muskegon\, and Allendale. For several years he was president of one of the largest psychologist-owned practices in Michigan.  In his semi-retirement\, Ed currently is a consulting supervisor to a local counseling agency. \nVolunteering has always played an important role in Ed’s life.  He spends several days a week in elementary schools; he chairs the Rotary Leaders for the 21st century leadership training program for middle schoolers which is co-sponsored by the Holland and Zeeland Rotary clubs; he has served on\, and chaired\, a number of church and community boards\, including a local Cub Scout committee and the local chapter of the American Red Cross where he also started the Disaster Mental Health team. \nEd has been a member of the Rotary Club of Holland since 1984 and was President when the club sponsored the Holland AM Club.  He has been active in Rotary Youth Exchange as YEO\, host parent\, Youth Protection Officer\, and District Chair\, and has mentored Rotary Ambassadorial and Peace Scholars.  In the International Rotary arena\, Ed has attended Rotary International Conventions in three countries and has served in Honduras for HHOP (Health and Humanitarian Outreach Projects) on their water and sanitation projects. \nIn 2004\, Ed received his Club’s Distinguished Service Award.  In the spirit of supporting the work of Rotary International\, he is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow and that tradition continues in the family with his wife Carol\, their three children and his late wife Jan\, all being Paul Harris Fellows.  Ed and Carol first met in Rotary so it was a natural that he proposed to her at a Club meeting. \nThey enjoy football – GO BLUE! – theater\, concerts\, sailing\, being active in Rotary\, and spending time with their three children and three grandchildren.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/11-9-17-ed-swart/
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:20171102T171500
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SUMMARY:11.2.17 - "Rotary in the PM" - RSVP's appreciated
DESCRIPTION:We will be hosting this week’s “Rotary in the PM” meeting at the University Club and encourage you to bring guests (spouses\, significant other\, friends\, co-workers and prospective members.  As usual we will have a condensed meeting agenda. \nPlease contact the Rotary office to RSVP for this event. \nYou will be provided with a drink ticket for beer or wine\, along with spiced rum punch and hors d’oeuvres. \nFrom 5:00pm-7:00pm attendees are then invited to join the “Soups and Sips for Scholarships” event taking place at the University. You will be able to take part in unlimited soup tasting and then voting for your favorite\, along with raffles and more. Drink tickets will also be available to purchase.  Parking will be provided.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/11-2-17-location-to-be-determined/
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:20171026T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171026T131500
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SUMMARY:10.26.17 - Brian Lennon
DESCRIPTION:Brian Lennon specializes in criminal defense\, particularly Health Care Fraud and other white collar and drug offenses\, corporate internal investigations and compliance matters. As a federal prosecutor in Michigan and Virginia for 15 years and a trial attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Division\, Brian has conducted hundreds of grand jury investigations\, handled a variety of civil cases in U.S. District Courts throughout the country and tried nearly 70 criminal cases to verdict — from drunk driving to complex money-laundering schemes to murder. As Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Western District of Michigan\, Brian supervised the Health Care Fraud and computer-related crimes units\, among others. He also spent four and a half years as a judge advocate for the U.S. Marine Corps\, handling both civil and criminal matters. \nAs a prosecutor\, Brian watched some of the brightest and best-intentioned individuals and companies make poor decisions when they became the subject of an administrative\, civil or criminal investigation. As a private-practice lawyer\, he’s determined to help his clients avoid those missteps. “I understand the real world implications of investigations and criminal prosecutions\,” he says. “I fully appreciate the fact that your liberty and livelihood are at stake.” \nIn 2011\, Brian was honored with the prestigious “Superior Performance as a Criminal Prosecutor” award from U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/10-26-17-brian-lennon/
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:20171019T131500
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CREATED:20170730T170612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170730T170612Z
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SUMMARY:10.19.17 - Jeff Mason
DESCRIPTION:As CEO\, Jeff Mason is charged with implementing and executing MEDC’s core mission of business development and attraction\, community development\, providing access to capital and improving Michigan’s image and brand. \nFrom 2009 to 2017 Jeff was the Executive Director of Michigan’s University Research Corridor which is an alliance between Michigan State University\, the University of Michigan\, and Wayne State University to transform\, strengthen\, and diversify Michigan’s economy.  The vision of the University Research Corridor (URC) is to play a key role in creating a vibrant Michigan economy that leverages the intellectual capital of its three public research universities\, to work proactively to attract the knowledge economy businesses that can find the research activity that feeds new enterprise\, educate the workforce\, and plants the seeds for the new industries of tomorrow. \nPrior to joining the URC as Executive Director he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Business Development Officer for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.  In that role Mason led a team responsible for the retention and expansion of existing Michigan businesses as well as the attraction of national and international companies to Michigan. \nBefore becoming Chief Business Development Officer\, Mason headed up the Technology Development Group working to grow Michigan’s technology oriented segments of our state’s economy.  Technology Development was engaged in the areas of technology transfer and commercialization\, venture capital\, entrepreneurship\, and business development.  Their focus was in the sectors of life sciences\, homeland security\, and advanced automotive technologies. \nFrom 1990-1999\, Jeff served in various roles on the Travel Michigan team\, serving eventually as Managing Director of Travel Michigan. \nJeff received a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Michigan State University.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/10-19-17-jeff-mason/
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:20171012T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171012T131500
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SUMMARY:10.12.17 - Honorable James Redford
DESCRIPTION:James Robert Redford was appointed interim director of the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency by Gov. Rick Snyder on Feb. 19\, 2016 and director on April 27\, 2016. \nIn September 1984\, Redford was commissioned as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General (JAG) student program by his brother\, who was then a 2nd Lieutenant in the Air Force. Following law school\, Redford served five years on active duty and an additional 23 years in the Navy Reserves. His assignments included several Staff Judge Advocate tours and three commanding officer assignments. \nIn 2007\, Redford was selected to serve as a judge of the Navy and Marine Corps trial judiciary\, serving as Commanding Officer of the Navy Reserve Trial Judiciary. His last assignment was in 2009 as Legal and Legislative Affairs Counsel to the Vice Chief of Naval Operations in the Pentagon. \nIn July 2012\, Redford transferred to retired status at the rank of Captain (O-6). His awards include the Legion of Merit Medal\, Meritorious Service Medal (twice)\, Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal (six times)\, Navy Achievement Medal (six times) and National Defense Medal (twice). \nPrior to his MVAA appointment\, he served as the governor’s chief legal counsel\, Kent County Circuit Court judge and assistant U.S. attorney in the Western District of Michigan. \nRedford earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from John Carroll University (Ohio) and his juris doctorate from the University of Detroit Law School. \nHe is married to Dianne Redford and has three children.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/10-12-17-honorable-james-redford/
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:20171005T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20171005T171500
DTSTAMP:20260513T020638
CREATED:20170730T164323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170730T164323Z
UID:3906-1507219200-1507223700@grrotary.org
SUMMARY:10.5.17 -"Rotary in the PM" - RSVP needed
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for networking\, appetizers and drinks at the University Club overlooking beautiful downtown Grand Rapids beginning at 4:00pm. \nWe will have a modified program followed by an opportunity to network with fellow Rotarian’s while enjoying the view of the city from the 10th Floor. Parking will be discounted. \nWe hope that you will bring your spouses\, friends\, co-workers\, clients and prospect members to this fun event. \nPlease RSVP by 12:00pm on Tuesday\, October 2nd. \nOur Menu for the evening will include: \n\nDomestic and Imported Cheese\, Fresh Fruit & Crackers\nSpinach Artichoke Dip with Crostinis\nTomato Bruschetta with Crostinis\nBacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts\nSesame Chicken with Sweet Thai Chili Sauce\nSodas\nRum/Apple Cider Punch\nDomestic Import Beer\, Banquet Wines (we will provide 1 drink ticket and additional tickets can be purchased for $7)
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/10-5-17-location-to-be-determined/
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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