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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20170928T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170928T131500
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SUMMARY:9.28.17 - Scott Gilman
DESCRIPTION:Scott Gilman\, MSA\, CBHE serves as the CEO for Network180 in Kent County Michigan. With a budget of $135 million\, Network180 is the 4th largest mental health system in Michigan. Network180 connects behavioral health services to more than 10\,000 individuals annually through its provider network. \nGilman has more than 23 years of successful healthcare leadership experience\, providing fiscal\, strategic and operational management across a diverse spectrum of behavioral health and physical health entities. \nPrior to joining Network180 in 2013 Gilman served as CEO of the Shiawassee County Community Mental Health Authority for 7 years. Earlier in his career Gilman was the Director and developed Riverhaven Substance Abuse Coordinating Agency during Michigan’s first implementation of Prepaid Impatient Health Plans. Gilman also worked in physical healthcare as family practice and urgent care physician practice manager. \nA certified healthcare executive\, Gilman holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Saginaw Valley State University and a master of science in administration from Central Michigan University.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/scott-gilman/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:9.21.17 - Karen McCarthy
DESCRIPTION:Karen McCarthy is a Regional Public Affairs Manager for Consumers Energy\, based in Grand Rapids.  She is responsible for local government and community relations\, economic development and charitable giving in southern Kent County and western Ottawa County\, and supervises a team of employees with similar responsibilities in southwest and west Michigan. \nKaren was a member of the Ottawa County Economic Development Office Board of Directors until it merged with Lakeshore Advantage in late 2014.  She serves on the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce Environmental Affairs Committee\, Tax and Regulatory Affairs Committee and Public Policy Council.  She chairs the Wyoming-Kentwood Chamber of Commerce Government Matters Committee\, which was named the Committee of the Year in 2013. Karen was appointed by the Mayor to serve on the City of Grand Rapids Urban Forestry Committee and the River Corridor Plan Committee.  She is a former member of planning commissions in Cascade Charter Township and the City of Kentwood.  Additionally\, Karen volunteers with the Heart of West Michigan United Way\, the Michigan Women’s Foundation\, and Cornell University’s Project FeederWatch. \nKaren has worked for Consumers Energy for 32 years.  She formerly chaired the company’s political action committee and was selected as Employee for Better Government of the Year in 2011.  She previously worked for the Michigan Legislature\,  Michigan State University and DeWitt Public Schools. \nKaren graduated cum laude from Furman University in Greenville\, S.C.\, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education\, and is an accredited member (APR) of the Public Relations Society of America.  In her spare time\, she enjoys birding\, reading and gardening.  Karen and her family live in Alto.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/9-21-17-karen-mccarthy/
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:20170824T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20170824T131500
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SUMMARY:8.24.17 - Rosalynn Bliss
DESCRIPTION:Mayor Rosalynn Bliss became the City of Grand Rapids’ first female Mayor when she took office on January 1\, 2016. She previously served as a Second Ward City Commissioner for 10 years. \nMayor Bliss also is an adjunct professor at Grand Valley State University’s School of Social Work. She earned bachelor’s degrees in psychology and criminal justice from the University of South Alabama and a master’s in social work from Michigan State University. \nMayor Bliss is active in her profession and in the community. She is President of the Michigan Municipal League and serves on the boards of the Downtown Development Authority\, Experience Grand Rapids\, Grand Valley Metro Council\, Kent County Land Bank Authority and Interurban Transit Partnership\, among many other organizations. \nShe is a member of the West Michigan Environmental Leadership Network\, and she serves on the Mayors Innovation Project Steering Committee. \nMayor Bliss has been recognized and honored locally as well as statewide for her commitment\, dedication and work in the field of child abuse and neglect and for her leadership in the community. Recognitions include: \n\nCrain’s 100 Most Influential Women\nGrand Rapids Business Journal’s 50 Most Influential Women in West Michigan\nFive-time recipient of Grand Rapids Business Journal’s 40 Under Forty distinction\nWest Michigan Public Relations Society of America’s Communicator of the Year Award\nATHENA Young Professional Award\nTim Pope Memorial Award for Outstanding Young Governmental Leader\nChristine Nelson Professional Award for Service to Children\nMichigan Professional Society on the Abuse of Children Special Recognition Award\n\nAs Mayor\, she is committed to supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs as well as addressing disparities in our community and making sure that Grand Rapids is the place for everyone. \nShe also is committed to engaging the community in local government and encouraging citizens – particularly women and minorities – to serve on boards and commissions. She believes that local government needs to reflect the diverse community in which we live.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/8-24-17-mayor-rosalynn-bliss/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:8.17.17 - Johnny Brann Sr. & Johnny Brann Jr.
DESCRIPTION:Johnny Brann Sr. \nJohnny Sr. is a second-generation restauranteur with over forty years of experience. Along\, with his brothers Tommy and Mike\, Johnny has extended the legacy of their famous father\, John Brann Sr.\, who made the sizzling sirloin steak a favorite dinner in Grand Rapids. Brann’s Steakhouse & Grille now has ten locations across Michigan and is heavily involved in the communities they serve. \nJohnny Brann Sr. is a leading advocate for law enforcement\, tirelessly fundraising\, volunteering\, and spearheading efforts to support families of fallen officers\, dedicate police memorials (including the Service Above Selfie grand prize winning contribution to the Richmond Park Memorial)\, and challenge local government to increase funding. Further\, Johnny continues to aid Veterans and active military\, as well as fire departments\, and other emergency/first responder heroes. He also gives back to his community by serving small business groups\, neighborhood associations\, school systems and youth sports programs\, and many other local and non-profit organizations. \n  \nJohnny Brann Jr. \nJohnny Jr. continues the proud family restaurant tradition by growing both the legendary Brann’s Steakhouse & Grille brand and the new Kitchen 67 brand. Like his father\, Johnny is committed to growing his surrounding communities and giving back to various organizations. Johnny serves on multiple boards\, including West Leonard Business Association\, West Grand Neighborhood Association\, Grand Rapids Transformation Advisory Council\, GR Community Challenge Foundation Scholars Program\, and more. He was named to GRBJ’s “40 Under 40” List and continually advocates for youth education programs (Back to School Kids Parade and Games) and fighting hunger (Feed the Hungry).
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/johnny-brann-sr-johnny-brann-jr/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:8.10.17 - Matt Chapman and Wendy Ogilvie
DESCRIPTION:Matt Chapman\, Project coordinator and director of Grand Rapids Whitewater earned a BS in Advertising and Public Relations and holds a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership from Grand Valley State University. Matt spent his summers as a child playing in and along the Chippewa River in Midland\, MI. where he first developed a passion for the outdoors. Matt came to Grand Rapids Whitewater in 2015 after serving as the Executive Director of Alternatives in Motion for four years. Matt brings over 10 years of nonprofit fundraising and leadership development experience to the Grand Rapids Whitewater team and is excited to be part the historic effort to put the rapids back in the Grand for everyone. \n  \nWendy Ogilvie\, Director of Environmental Programs; Grand Valley Metro Council (GVMC) \nWendy holds a BS in Forestry from The University of Michigan and an MS in Resource Development from Michigan State University. She worked for Fishbeck\, Thompson\, Carr & Huber\, Inc. for 13 years focusing on water resource management projects. She joined GVMC in 2013 as the Director of Environmental Programs. Her work focuses on watershed & stormwater management\, including facilitating Municipal Stormwater Permits and promoting green infrastructure practices. She is currently working with partners through facilitating Municipal Stormwater Permits and promoting green infrastructure practices. She is currently working with partners through the Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds and Grand Rapids Whitewater to restore connective and improve habitat in the Grand River. \nPresentation Description: Grand Rapids Whitewater is an innovative\, local nonprofit organization focused on the revitalization of the Grand River through Grand Rapids and restoration of the city’s historic namesake rapids. The goals of this project are to expand recreational uses\, improve aquatic habitats\, enhance environmental quality of the community\, and boost tourism\, business growth and employment opportunities along the riverfront in Grand Rapids and throughout West Michigan. Grand Rapids Whitewater\, in partnership with numerous agencies and organizations\, including the City of Grand Rapids and the Grand Valley Metro Council\, has been studying the project since 2009. This presentation will illustrate historical uses of the Grand River\, showcase the complexities of the project\, provide a current project update\, and explore the environmental\, economic\, and social benefits associated with a revitalized Grand River system.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/7-10-17-matt-chapman-and-wendy-ogilvie/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:7.13.17 - Christian Gaines
DESCRIPTION:Christian Gaines was born in Brussels\, Belgium to American parents\, moved to the United Kingdom when he was four years old\, then came to the United States in 1984 to attend Vassar College\, graduating in 1987 with a B.A. in English Literature. \nIn 1988\, Christian helped to start the American Pavilion at the Cannes Film Festival\, serving until 1994 as Administrative Director of this communication and hospitality center for the American film community attending Cannes. In 1990\, he also went to work for the Hawaii International Film Festival as Administrator\, and then served as Film Coordinator and Film Programmer in Hawaii from 1992 until 1994\, dividing his time between Honolulu\, Los Angeles and Cannes. During that time\, he also coordinated the Asia-Pacific Film Tour\, a fifteen-film\, eleven-city tour of films from Asia and the Pacific Rim. \nIn August 1994\, Christian was appointed Senior Film Programmer at the Sundance Film Festival where he was part of the team that programmed the 1995 and 1996 Sundance Film Festivals. He was also the first Director of New Media for the Sundance Institute and a consultant for the Sundance Channel. From 1996 to 2000 he served as Festival Director and Director of Programming for the Hawaii International Film Festival\, where he was responsible for its overall management and programming. \nIn June 2000\, Christian was appointed Director of Festivals at the American Film Institute (AFI)\, where he was responsible for several festival and film programming projects\, including the annual AFI FEST presented by Audi. Christian developed AFI’s year-round exhibition programs of film series\, mini-festivals\, retrospectives and exclusive advance screenings – “AFI at ArcLight” and “Cinema’s Legacy: How Great Filmmakers Inspire Great Filmmakers.” In his first few years at AFI\, Christian helped to start SILVERDOCS: AFI/Discovery Channel Documentary Festival\, now called AFI Docs. In his role at AFI\, Christian also spearheaded the launch of the Dallas International Film Festival. \nIn 2008\, Christian joined IMDb.com\, an Amazon.com company\, where he was Director of Festival Strategy and Business Development overseeing the global expansion of Withoutabox.com\, a web community and film submission platform connecting filmmakers to film festivals worldwide. \nIn April 2013 Christian joined ArtPrize as Executive Director. ArtPrize is a radically open\, independently organized international art competition\, annually attracting over 400\,000 attendees and around 1\,500 artists to Grand Rapids\, Michigan over 19 days. $500\,000 is awarded to artists through prizes that are determined equally by both public vote and expert jury. ArtPrize encourages critical discourse\, celebrates artists\, transforms urban space and promotes cultural understanding. \nChristian has served on numerous film festival juries including Sundance\, SXSW\, Denver\, Dallas\, Montreal and Warsaw; has participated on numerous panels worldwide about film\, film festivals\, art and technology; has independently consulted for several film festivals and film projects; has attended many\, many film festivals around the world; serves on the IFP Program Advisory Board\, the Film Collaborative Advisory Board and has filed periodically for the online independent film daily Indiewire.com. He is a council member on the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. \nChristian is a movie and music fanatic\, has run seven marathons (and counting) and was the bass player in an LA-area rock band. He has a regular music show on community radio WYCE-FM. Christian is married to Dr. Kristen Taylor\, a cognitive psychologist\, writer and development specialist. They have two spectacular children Lola (21) and Luke (18) and they recently traded Los Angeles for Grand Rapids in West Michigan to play a part in its growing reputation as a hotbed for art\, design\, culture\, innovation and urbanism.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/7-13-17-christian-gaines/
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:7.6.17 - President's "Passing the Tiller"
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URL:https://grrotary.org/event/presidents-passing-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:6.22.17 - Jon Hankins and Mario Benevides
DESCRIPTION:Jon Hankins\, Community Relations Officer\, Aquinas College \n  \n  \n  \n  \nMario Benavides Llanos\, Director of Operations\, Nicaragua \nMario is native of Nicaragua and a chemical engineer with extensive experience in a broad array of endeavors in the business\, engineering and agricultural sectors.  He has been with Aqua Clara since 2009 and is now Director of AcquaNic\, our in-country organization in Nicaragua.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/6-22-17-jon-hankins-and-mario-benavides/
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:6.15.17 -  Thomas R. Dilley
DESCRIPTION:Thomas R. Dilley is a retired attorney and frequent lecturer on cemetery history in Grand Rapids\, Michigan. He is the author of several books of local history\, and he is a member of the Grand Rapids Historical Commission\, trustee of the Grand Rapids Historical Society\, past chair of the Grand Rapids Public Library Foundation\, and trustee of the Grand Rapids Public Museum Foundation. \nThomas is a lifelong resident of Grand Rapids\, where he lives with his wife\, Debra\, daughter\, Sarah\, and basset hound\, Ruthie. His 40-year interest in the history of his hometown is reflected in his avid collection of the postcards in Grand Rapids: Community and Industry\, as well as a large assortment of other materials documenting the history of the city.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/6-15-1-thomas-r-dilley/
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:6.08.17 - Know Me Better
DESCRIPTION:Today’s meeting is going to focus on our Members! \nA fun interactive program designed to help you get to know your fellow Club members. \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/know-me-better/
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:6.01.17 - Vicki Seidl
DESCRIPTION:Chief Prosecutor\nJuvenile Division\, Kent County Prosecutor’s Office (2003-Present)\n• Supervise five attorneys\, law clerks and support staff\n• Liaison between Family Court Judges and Prosecutor’s Office\n• Liaison between Department of Human Services and their contract Agencies\n• Handle diverse caseload and regularly appear in court on juvenile matters\n• Teach courses and guest lecturer for law enforcement\, case workers\,\nand other court personnel. Also a guest lecturer for Nurse Examiner Program at YWCA. \nAssistant Prosecutor\nJuvenile and Appeals Divisions\, Kent County Prosecutor’s Office (1996-2003)\n• Litigated delinquency and protective proceedings\n• Handled appellate issues\, wrote briefs and argued motions in Circuit Courts\,\nCourt of Appeals and State Supreme Court \nMichigan Court of Appeals Staff Attorney\nPre-Hearing Division\, Michigan Court of Appeals (1993-1996)\n• Researched and wrote briefs on criminal/and civil issues for appellate judges \nIllinois Appellate Court Staff Attorney\nIllinois Appellate Court 3rd Judicial District (1989-1993)\n• Researched issues raised by parties and wrote proposed opinions for the Court \nIllinois Appellate Prosecutor’s Staff Attorney\nState of Illinois Appellate Prosecutor Division (1988-1989)\n• Wrote appellate briefs and argued cases on behalf of twenty-three\nIllinois county prosecutor’s offices \nEDUCATION \nSouthern Illinois Law School\, Juris Doctorate\, Cum Laude (1988) \nCentral Michigan University\, Bachelor of Science (1982)
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/6-01-17-vicki-seidl/
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:5.18.17 - Elissa Hillary
DESCRIPTION:Elissa Hillary is committed to working at the leading edge of values-based capitalism\, building sustainable local economies that put people first.  As the President of Local First since 2007\, she has brought together nearly a thousand businesses in West Michigan to collaborate in building a vibrant community that encourages sustainable business development.  As a consultant\, speaker\, and thought leader\, she has stressed the significance of building social capital through the mutual investment of the local business\, consumer\, government\, and philanthropic sectors.  Under these initiatives\, West Michigan’s economy and brand has thrived\, with nationally-recognized growth and the birth of new industries. \nElissa was named Grand Rapids Young Non-Profit Professionals Exemplary Executive in 2010\, a BCorp Measure What Matters Champion in 2014\, and has three times been named one of Grand Rapids Business Journal’s “Top 40 Under 40” business leader.  She is a 2011 Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE) Fellow and BCorp Ambassador.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/elissa-hillary/
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:5.04.17 - Peter D'Arienzo
DESCRIPTION:D’Arienzo comes from the Kansas City Zoo where he was the Director of Operations. \nBefore the Kansas City Zoo\, D’Arienzo served as the Plant Human Resources and EHS Manager at Donaldson Company International. He also spent 20 years at the American Multi-Cinema where he became corporate director.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/peter-darienzo-2/
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:4.27.17 - Al Bonney
DESCRIPTION:Rotary: Al is the District Rotary Foundation Committee Chair for District 6290. He joined Rotary in 1996 and was club President of the Traverse City (Ml) Rotary club in 2008 – 2009. His brother\, Father and Grandfather were all active Rotarians.  \n Professional: Al worked in over 13 different Marriott hotels during his career from 1970 and 1995. He and his family lived in Dhahran and Riyadh\, Saudi Arabia; Cairo\, Egypt and Athens\, Greece where the children did most of their secondary schooling. \n Hobbies and other Activities: Al and Joan live in Traverse City\, Michigan where Joan is an active painter. Al\, when not busy doing Rotary things\, plays the banjo\, directs the Rotary Chorus for the Traverse City Annual Rotary Show\, and builds wooden boats.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/al-bonney/
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:4.20.17 Interact Luncheon featuring Rev. Dr. Phil Johnson
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Phil Johnson starts fires. Starting fires is his mission in life\, the focus of his faith\, energy and optimism. His mission is Igniting Your Passion to Do the Impossible™.  He inspires people to champion their dreams – setting their hearts on fire and unleashing their passion for life\, love and work. He offers Speeches inspiring committed action\, Coaching enabling authentic leadership\, and Consulting guiding critical decisions. A head\, heart and soul coach\, he enables people from business\, education\, associations and government to use their gifts to achieve their common purpose. Dr. Phil is a Master’s gold-medal hurdler. \nHis educational background is as varied as his curiosity about life itself. He holds degrees in psychology\, theology and leadership\, serves as an adjunct faculty member at Davenport University\, and is a mediator/arbitrator. An ordained minister\, Rev. Johnson is the Pastor at New Day Church-on-the-Hill. He has a special place in his heart for Africa where he coordinates Kibera Kids Kitchen\, a feeding program he established for children in Kibera Slum in Nairobi\, Kenya. \nDr. Phil has wide radio and television experience\, and is the author of eight books including The Compassionate Conspiracy: A Field Guide to Changing the World. His next book\, Lead Like a Heretic: How to Challenge the Status Quo – and Thrive\, will be released later this year. \n  \nNews Flash – Promontory Press released Dr. Phil Johnson’s new book\, The Compassionate Conspiracy: A Field Guide to Changing the World. Purchase your copies today at… \nhttp://www.amazon.com/Compassionate-Conspiracy-Field-Guide-Changing/dp/1987857356/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452200172&sr=8-1&keywords=The+Compassionate+Conspiracy
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/interact-lead-luncheon/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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SUMMARY:4.13.17 - Fred Keller
DESCRIPTION:Fred Keller founded Cascade Engineering in 1973 with the belief business can complement financial performance with important work in the social and environmental arenas. Driven by Fred’s belief\, a small team of six employees has grown to be a company of 1\,600 people serving a worldwide customer base. \nFrom the very beginning\, Fred Keller emphasized the key role business can play in building financial\, social and ecological capital\, often through partnerships with government and community agencies. His innovative management approach and work in advancing sustainability are featured regularly in business and industry publications. \nWith a passion for making a positive impact\, Fred has served on the boards of the Meijer Corporation and Fifth Third Bank\, West Michigan. He was formerly the board chair of the U.S. Department of Commerce Manufacturing Council and is a past chair and current member of the Board of Trustees for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Fred is also a trustee for the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation. In addition\, Fred has been part of many community organizations and change initiatives including Talent 2025 and K-Connect. \nA Grand Rapids\, Michigan native\, Fred earned a B.S. in materials science and engineering from Cornell University and an M.S. in business management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/fred-keller/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:3.30.17 - Rochelle Sather
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URL:https://grrotary.org/event/rochelle-satcher/
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:3.23.17 - Mike Wall
DESCRIPTION:He brings over 18 years of financial analysis\, forecasting\, consulting and manufacturing experience to IHS Automotive\, with a primary focus on assisting automakers\, suppliers and financial firms in their evaluation and understanding of the auto industry\, as well as in-depth analysis of vehicle markets and trends.  Mike is quoted frequently in the media on a variety of automotive topics and has delivered presentations on the outlook for the automotive industry to company executives and other interested groups\, including the United Nations Industrial Development Organization in Vienna\, Austria.  Mike graduated Summa Cum Laude with an undergraduate degree in Finance and later earned the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/mike-wall/
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:3.16.17 - Dick Gauthier
DESCRIPTION:Dick Gauthier is a Grand Rapids native and attended Western Michigan University\, receiving a degree in political science. \nHe is in his 32nd year at Universal Forest Products and enjoys serving in his current capacity as VP of international business development. Feeding a desire to confirm\, and see firsthand\, the connection between political oppression and decrepitude\, he visited North Korea in 2010\, and Chernobyl and Cuba in 2015. \nCurrently residing in EGR\, he is married to Samantha\, and has a daughter\, Ava\, a sophomore at Hope College.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/dick-gauthier/
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:3.09.17 - Dr. Alice Chapman
DESCRIPTION:EDUCATION \nPh.D.\, University of Cambridge\n• Dissertation Title: “Authority and Power in the Writings of St Bernard of Clairvaux.”\n• Degree Emphasis: Ecclesiastical and Intellectual History.\n• Degree Received: July 2006. \nMaster of Arts in Religion\, Yale Divinity School\n• Degree Emphasis: Church History.\n• Degree Received: June 1996. \nBachelor of Arts\, Utah State University\n• Major: History\, emphasis in European History and minor area in Classics.\n• Degree Received: June 1991. \nBOOK\n•Sacred Authority and Temporal Power in the Writings of Bernard of Clarivaux\, Medieval\nChurch Series\, 25. Turnhout: Brepols Publishers (October 2013). \nARTICLES\n• “Ideal and Reality: Images of a Bishop in Bernard of Clairvaux’s Advice to Eugenius III\n(1145-53).” In Envisioning the Bishop Images and the Episcopacy in the Middle Ages Edited by Evan\nGatti and Sigrid Danielson. Medieval Church Series 29. Turnhout: Brepols Publishers (2014) 331-346. \n• “Disentangling Potestas in the Works of St Bernard of Clairvaux.” Revista Portuguesa De\nFilosofia 60 no. 3 (2004): 587–600. \n• “Authority and Power in the Writings of St Bernard of Clairvaux.” Cîteaux Commentarii\nCistercienses 54 no. 3–4 (2003): 209–223. \n• “Authority and Power in the Writings of St Bernard of Clairvaux: Summary of a Thesis in\nProgress.” Monastic Research Bulletin 8 (2002): 46–48. \nBOOK REVIEWS\n• “Bernard of Clairvaux Theologian of the Cross by Anthony N.S. Lane.” Cîteaux commentarii\ncistercienses (submitted).\n• “Shaping Church Law around the Year 1000. The Decretum of Burchard of Worms by Greta Austin.”\nEcclesiastical Law Journal 14 (May 2012): 297-299.\n• “Bishops\, Texts and the use of Canon law around 1100: Essays in honor of Martin Brett\, Bruce\nC. Braisington and Kathleen G. Cushing\, eds. Ecclesiastical Law Journal 12 (May 2010): 245-248.\n• “Leadership in Medieval English Nunneries by Valerie Spear.” Ecclesiastical Law Journal 9\n(January 2007): 130-131. \nTEACHING EXPERIENCE\n• Associate Professor\, History Department\, Grand Valley State University\, 2008 – ongoing.\n• Visiting Lecturer\, Department of History\, Utah State University\, 2005–2008. \nRelevant University Courses Taught:\nIntroduction to European Civilizations (HST102). A general education course covering the later\nMiddle Ages to the present emphasizing the interaction of political\, social\, economic\, intellectual\nand cultural factors that influenced the formation of Europe. \nEuropean Civilization to the Later Middle Ages (HST 207). This class is an historical survey\nfocusing on the development of European civilization from Classical Greece to the Later Middle\nAges. This course explores the intellectual\, social\, religious\, political and cultural aspects of\nthe formation of Europe; designed for majors who will take upper-division course in European\nhistory. \nFaith and Power in Medieval Europe (HST 200). This course provides skills for the historian.\nStudents develop research skills in order to produce solid pieces of written work; they are engaged\nin critical analysis of both primary and secondary texts. \nMedieval Europe (HST 355). This upper-division course focuses on the cultural\, religious and\npolitical systems of medieval Europe with an emphasis in the high Middle Ages. The course asks\nstudents to think critically and challenges them to reconsider existing notions and preconceptions\nabout this period in European history. The course is reading and writing intensive. \nControversies and Change in Medieval Europe (HST 495). This course is designed as the capstone\nof the history major. The class focuses on historiography\, use of primary sources and critical\nassessment of documents\, and requires a substantial undergraduate research paper as the culmination\nof the degree. \nMaking of Europe (HNR 217-218 and 227-228). This is a two-year course\, team- taught by four\nprofessors representing various disciplines in the Humanities. This Honors College class focuses on\nEurope from the 4th century C.E. to 1500. Among the four professors\, I teach the history portion of\nthe class. \nHistory of Christianity (HST 4230). An upper-division course focusing on the history of\nChristian thought and the various movements within Christianity from its origins to the present.\nThe course is reading and writing intensive. \nAWARDS\, HONORS/ APPOINTMENTS\n• Collegeville Institute\, Visiting Scholar\, St John’s University\, Collegeville\, Minnesota\, Winter 2015.\n• Pew Teaching Excellence Award\, 2012. Grand Valley State University.\n• Studium Scholar\, Visiting Scholars Program\, Saint Benedict’s Monastery\, 2011 and 2015\n• Nominated for\, “Outstanding Service to First-Year Students\,” Utah State University\, October 2006.\n• Graduate Representative to the Faculty of Divinity\, University of Cambridge\, 2001–2002.\n• Outstanding Student of the Year\, Department of History\, Utah State University\, 1990 –1991.\n• President of Phi Alpha Theta\, Utah State University\, 1990–1991.\n• Vice-President of Phi Alpha Theta\, Utah State University\, 1989–1990.\n• Distinguished Service Award\, Utah State University\, 1989–1990.\n• Academic All American\, National Collegiate Athletics Association\, Utah State 1987-1989. \n• Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholar\, University of Cambridge\, Clare College\, 1999-2000. \nSELECT ACADEMIC PAPERS/ PRESENTATIONS\n• “The Medieval Roots of the Christus Medicus in Martin Luther.”\n• Beyond Oberman: Luther and the Middle Ages (Northwestern U.) November 2016.\n• “Double Leprosy of the Heart: Spiritual Sickness and Wellness in Bernard of Clarivaux.” International Medieval Congress\, Leeds\, July 2015.\n• “Unam Sanctam and Bernard of Clairvaux.” International Medieval Congress\, Leeds\, England\, July 2014.\n• “Avoiding the Persona Mixta in Bernard of Clairvaux.” Center for Medieval and Renaissance\nStudies\, Saint Louis University\, 2014.\n• “Power\, Dominion and Papal Authority: Bernard of Clairvaux’s Legacy.” International Medieval\nCongress\, Leeds\, England\, July 2013.\n• “Auctoritas in Bernard of Clairvaux and Gratian.” The XIV International Congress of Medieval\nCanon Law\, St Michael’s\, University of Toronto\, August 2012.\n• “Right Order and Reform\, Bernard of Clairvaux and the Twelfth Century.” International Medieval\nCongress\, Kalamazoo\, May 2012.\n• “From Cistercian Abbot to Pope: Bernard of Clairvaux’s Advice to Eugenius III (1145 1153).”\nInternational Medieval Congress\, Kalamazoo\, May 2011.\n• “Looking Straight into the Light: Hildegard of Bingen and Bernard of Clairvaux.” University of\nMannheim\, Germany\, May 12\, 2009. Invited lecture.\n• “Teaching Medieval Latin to Classicists.” Utah Classical Association\, University of Utah\, March\n2005. Invited lecture.\n• “Authority and Power in St Bernard of Clairvaux.” International Medieval Congress\, Leeds\,\nEngland\, July 2003.\n• “The Relationship between Auctoritas and Potestas in the Work of St Bernard of Clairvaux.”\nChurch History Seminar\, University of Cambridge\, May 2003.\n• “The Lactations of St Bernard of Clairvaux\, Spiritual Images of Contemplation.” Clare College\nGraduate Research Forum\, University of Cambridge\, February 2002. Invited lecture.\n• “St Bernard of Clairvaux: Letters and Correspondence.” Bolton Abbey\, Cistercian monastery\,\nMoone\, Ireland\, March 2000. Invited lecture.\n• “The History of the Rosary: Prayer Beads and Worship.” Lecture series\, “Mary Through the\nCenturies.” Yale University\, May 1996.\n• “The ■ and  Controversy at The Council of Chalcedon: History and Language.” Presented at the\nSeven Ecumenical Councils Seminar. Yale University\, December 1995.\n• “Protestant Lenten Eating Habits in Elizabethan England.” Elizabethan England Conference\,\nUniversity of Utah\, May 1991. \nLANGUAGES \n• Latin\, 8 years (Classical 3\, Medieval 5\, reading knowledge)\n• Certificate\, Latin Summer School in Rome\, Fr. Reginald Foster\, O.C.D.\n• Greek\, 4 years (Classical 3\, Biblical\, 1)\n• Spanish\, 6 years (reading and speaking knowledge)\n• German\, 2 years (reading knowledge and some speaking knowledge)\n• French\, 2 years (moderate reading knowledge)\n• Hebrew\, 1 year (reference knowledge only)\nSERVICE \n• Undergraduate Research Committee\, Grand Valley State University\, 2015-.\n• Student Scholars Day Committee\, 2012- present.\n• Faculty Advisor\, Phi Alpha Theta\, Grand Valley State University\, 2010- present.\n• Faculty Advisor\, Theta Club (Undergraduate History Club)\, Grand Valley State\, 2009- present.\n• Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship Interview Committee for Grand Rapids\, 2011- present.\n• Scholarship Day\, “The Honors Advantage” address to parents and students; Awards of \nDistinction Scholarship Competitions interviewer\, December 2010; January 15 and 22; 2011.\n• Scholarship and Awards Committee\, Department of History\, Grand Valley State\, 2011.\n• Fellowship Liaison from History to the Office of Fellowships\, 2010- ongoing.\n• “Titivillus\, Patron Demon of Scribes.” Invited lecture for Phi Alpha Theta\, Delta-Xi Chapter\,\nUtah State University\, October 2006 and 2007.\n• Department of History Graduate Committee\, 2006 –2008.\n• Medieval and Early Modern Studies Committee\, 2005 – 2008.\n• Religious Studies Committee\, 2006 – 2008.\n• Bullen Essay Prize Committee\, 2005. \nPROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS\n• Episcopus Society\n• Medieval Academy of America\n• Phi Alpha Theta \nOTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE\n• Clare College Library Evening Invigilator\, University of Cambridge\, 2000–2003. Duties included\nchecking out books\, managing reserves\, and acting as evening manager of the library.\n• Idaho Health Sciences Library Assistant: Idaho State University\, Pocatello\, Idaho\, 1992–1993.\nDuties included locating medical articles requested by doctors and delivering articles to local\nhospitals.\n• Graduate Student Tutorial Supervisor and Periodicals Desk Employee: Boston College\, Boston\,\nMassachusetts\, 1991–1992. Duties included scheduling and overseeing appointments between graduate\nstudent tutors and their undergraduate students.\n• Dilettante Society Clare College\, 1999–2003. Academic lecture series.\n• Peace Caucus\, Yale University\, 1993–1996.\n• Woman’s Center Member\, Yale University\, 1993–1996.\n• Track and Field Athlete\, NCAA Division I\, Utah State University\, 1986–1989.
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