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SUMMARY:12.16.21 - Club Holiday Celebration Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Charities Foundation announcement\, a special Christmas story reading\, some holiday music and a surprise interview!
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/12-16-21-club-holiday-celebration-luncheon/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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SUMMARY:12.9.21 - Dr. Anthony Chang
DESCRIPTION:As founder and CEO of BAMF Health\, Dr. Chang is leading a growing global team to build a Bold Advanced Medical Future. Headquartered in the Doug Meijer Medical Innovation Building in Grand Rapids\, Michigan and opening in 2022\, BAMF Health will operate the world’s most advanced cyclotron-equipped Radiopharmacy and Molecular Imaging Clinic. This clinic will be the home to never-before-seen Theranostics treatment for cancer patients and patients suffering from various neurodegenerative diseases. Potential cancer applications include prostate\, neuroendocrine\, breast\, pancreas\, lung\, gynecological\, colon\, and brain. Additionally\, BAMF Health will pursue diagnostic and therapeutic applications in pediatric oncology\, Alzheimer’s\, Parkinson’s\, Endometriosis\, chronic pain\, PTSD and depression. \nPrior to founding BAMF Health\, Dr. Chang was an accomplished scientific leader and educator.  He successfully built his vision of a modern multimodality Small Animal Imaging Facility (SAIF)\, including an imaging suite and radiochemistry lab. He also brought a Laboratory of Translational Imaging (LTI) from concept to international recognition in the molecular imaging research community in three short years. \nIn the pre-clinical imaging field\, he has made efforts to advance the accessibility\, throughput\, and data analysis of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and other imaging technology to researchers for a wide variety of studies. He has taken considerable strides toward translating new PET radiotracer technology into the clinic by developing novel ways to apply information acquired from PET images with the efficiency and accuracy needed for drug development\, disease diagnosis\, therapeutic strategy\, and prognosis prediction. \nDr. Chang received his B.S. in Medical Imaging and Radiological Sciences from Chang Gung University in Taoyuan\, Taiwan. He then continued as a Special Graduate Student working in the NMR Center of Biomedical Engineering at Yale University\, and the Institute of Imaging Science at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Chang was awarded his Ph.D. in Medical Physics with a specialization in Diagnostic Imaging Physics from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. \nIn 2016\, Dr. Chang received the Outstanding Alumni Award from Chang Gung University\, and is one of the honorees of 2016 Grand Rapids Business Journal 40 under 40 class. In 2017\, he received The Henry Dunant Global Impact Award from the American Red Cross\, inspired by his work on developing and promoting molecular imaging technology. He was also appointed by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder as a commissioner to the Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission in early 2017. Dr. Chang is currently appointed as adjunct faculty of Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/12-9-21-dranthony-chang/
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:11.18.21 - John Ryder
DESCRIPTION:John Ryder is the Executive Director at the Michigan Heroes Museum in Frankenmuth Michigan and has been there for the last 8 years of the organizations 45 years in existence. \nMr. Ryder has reinvented himself many times and has worked in many fascinating careers\, often holding several fulltime positions at the same time\, from sales to leadership positions. John is\nalso a relentless volunteer for worthwhile causes. He has been a Cubmaster\, a Scout Master\, and is a Rotarian in Frankenmuth’s Sunrise Club. \nJohn is always excited to share the amazing stories of our states many veterans and of our astronauts.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/11-18-21-speaker-pending/
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:11.11.21 - Carl Paganelli\, Jr.
DESCRIPTION:Carl Paganelli NFL #124 \nCarl comes from a long line of sports enthusiast. His father\, fondly known as the “Godfather of Officials in West Michigan” began officiating in the sixties. His brothers\, Perry and Dino are NFL officials and have officiated Super Bowl games. Carl started his officiating career in 1978 as a member of the Michigan High School Athletic Association. He has worked college football in Division III\, Division II\, the Mid-American Conference and the Big Ten Conference. His professional career started in 1987\, when he was hired by the Arena Football League. Carl worked nine seasons in Arena Football and officiated two years in the Canadian Football League. Working his way to the NFL\, he officiated three years in NFL Europe and in 1999\, Carl was hired by the NFL. \nHis post season experience includes working high school playoffs\, a Michigan High School Class A State Final\, Division III and II Playoffs\, two Arena Bowls\, Canadian Football League Playoffs\, and the 1999 NFL Europe World Bowl in Germany. \nCarl has worked numerous playoff assignments in the NFL including Five Championship Games. His greatest accomplishments in officiating are his Four Super Bowl. His most memorable Super Bowl was Super Bowl 41\, which he officiated with his oldest brother Perry\, in Miami\, Florida. \nCarl married his high school sweetheart\, Cathy who was the rock of the family and without her support\, he never would have made it to the NFL. Cathy was his biggest fan and the love of his life. Cathy fought valiantly to beat cancer and after a 4 1/2 battle\, the battle was over. \nThe pressures and stress of officiating a Super Bowl is intense knowing one mistake can cost a team the Super Bowl. For Carl\, nothing compares to the to the pressure\, stress\, and anxiety of trying to keep his family together and continue life after Cathy’s death. \nCarl lives in Grand Rapids\, Michigan and spends winters in Florida. He has two daughters\, Carley and Crysta. He is a Retired Federal Law Enforcement Officer.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/11-21-21-carl-paganelli/
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:11.4.21 - Club 77 @ University Club
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for networking\, appetizers and drinks at the University Club overlooking beautiful downtown Grand Rapids beginning at 4:30pm. \nWe will have a short welcome\, followed by plenty of time to network with fellow Rotarian’s while enjoying the view of the city from the 10th Floor. \nWe hope that you will bring your spouses\, significant other\, friends\, co-workers\, clients and prospect members to this fun event. \nParking will be discounted. \nPlease RSVP to the Rotary office by 12:00pm on Monday\, November 1st. \n  \n************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** \nUniversity Club – Your Private Club\n(taken from the University Club website) \n\n\nA MEETING PLACE\n\nThe University Club is the perfect place for enjoying a business lunch with a new client\, improving your stamina with a workout session\, or networking over cocktails with other professionals. With reciprocal privileges at more than 100 private clubs across the country\, membership at the University Club provides for a lifetime of personal and professional associations.\n\n\nA little History\n1891 – Charles E. Stearn of the Harvard Class of 1891 is due the credit of starting the University Club of Grand Rapids. Others had previously mentioned the possibility of such a club\, but it was he\, with his characteristic enthusiasm\, who saw that the idea became a reality. Others shared his vision\, gladly assuming their part of the responsibility in the proposed enterprise. \n\n1923 – The first informal meeting was held in January\, 1923\, at the home of Lemuel S. Hillman\, with representatives from Harvard\, Yale\, Michigan\, Princeton\, Amherst and Colgate. The conference ended at a late hour\, the Club still in the embryonic state. \n\n\n1923 – Less than a month later\, the Club was actually brought into existence on the evening of February 6th\, 1923. A list of potential members was informally selected by those present\, limited by vote to one hundred.  Dues were set at $25. Attractive and convenient quarters were established in the Pantlind Hotel with Clay H. Hollister serving as the first president. \n\n\n1931 – In the brief period of six years\, the Club grew from one hundred to two hundred and fifty members and in April 1931\, moved to the top of the Michigan Trust Building.  The Fifth Third Center (formerly Old Kent Bank building) became its present home in the Spring of 1966. \n\n\n1989 – The University Club and the Grand Rapids Athletic Club\, located in the basement of the Fifth Third Center\, merged its membership in the fall of 1989. This transaction resulted in boosting Club membership to its current six hundred plus members. \n\n\n2004 – The Press Club joined the University Club in January of 2004. Press Club members enjoy the same privileges as Social Members. \n\nToday – Besides developing a congenial atmosphere and a spirit of good fellowship\, the Club has established itself as a truly successful organization. The University Club is a tribute to its founders and its current membership.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/11-4-21-club-77/
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:10.28.21 - Mark Washington
DESCRIPTION:Mark Washington has been Grand Rapids’ City Manager since October 2018. As City Manager\, he functions as the municipal corporation’s Chief Executive Officer. He oversees a $540 million budget\, a 1\,600-person workforce and all city departments\, operations\, policies and programs related to public safety\, economic development\, community services\, mobility\, infrastructure\, health\, environment\, recreation and community engagement. He is committed to making Grand Rapids a city that is nationally recognized for being equitable\, welcoming\, innovative and collaborative with a robust economy\, safe and healthy community and the opportunity for a high quality of life for all. \nSince arriving in Grand Rapids\, Mark has led efforts to create a four-year strategic plan\, reduce the overall cost of government services\, create a performance management program\, launch an equitable economic development and mobility strategy\, create a public safety oversight and accountability office to improve community-police relations\, establish both an equity office and innovation office\, launch a homeless outreach team and reaffirm the City’s commitment to sustainability. \nMark has 26 years of experience in public sector service. Before becoming Grand Rapids’ City Manager\, he served as Assistant City Manager for the City of Austin\, Texas. In that role\, he assisted the City Manager in operating a workforce of 14\,000 employees and a $4.1 billion budget. He also provided direct executive oversight to several departments\, including human resources\, labor relations\, fleet services\, communications and technology management\, building services\, innovation\, telecommunications\, regulatory affairs and the Austin Convention Center. He provided executive leadership on labor contract negotiations\, improving police oversight and community relations\, hosting and planning large events such as South by Southwest (SXSW) and creating public-private partnerships to address community challenges such as equity\, homelessness\, digital inclusion\, housing/tenant rights\, right-of-way uses for disruptive technology and workforce development for marginalized populations. \nBefore that\, Mark served as Director of Human Resources and Civil Service for the City of Austin. In that role\, he led efforts that resulted in the City of Austin being recognized among the top 10 employers by Forbes Magazine thanks to efforts around strategic planning\, talent management\, employee engagement\, labor management\, risk management\, equity\, benefits and leadership development. He previously served as Assistant Director of Human Resources for the City of Fort Worth\, Texas (6\,500 employees)\, overseeing compensation\, benefits\, wellness\, safety and workers’ compensation. He also served as Street Services Operations Program Manager for the City of Fort Worth\, overseeing its in-house street maintenance and overlay program. \nHe has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Tarleton State University\, a master’s degree in business administration from Amberton University and a master of arts degree and doctorate degree in education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. \nMark is a member of the International City/County Management Association and Grand Valley Metropolitan Council. He also serves on the Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.\, Spectrum Health Community Commitment\, National Forum for Black Public Administrators and Tarleton State University College of Business advisory boards. He is a Trustee of the Michigan Municipal League and Paul Quinn College. He previously served as State President of the International Public Management Association Texas chapter and is a former board member of the Texas Municipal Human Resources Association and Austin Area Urban League\, among other organizations. He holds the following certifications: International Public Management Association-Senior Certified Professional (IPMA-HR-SCP)\, Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)\, HR Certification Institute and Society for Human Resources Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) and Certified Government Benefit Administrator certification from the state and local Government Benefit Association (CGBA)\, among others. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and he is an ordained minister.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/10-28-21-mark-washington/
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:10.21.21 - Jim Schipper
DESCRIPTION:Jim has been officiating basketball games for over 25 years. He has officiated high school\, small college and D1 games over his career. He is currently officiating in the Pac-12\, Mountain West\, West Coast\, Mid-American and Summit League. He has had many great experiences during his officiating career\, and he will share some of his keen insights as to why we are facing a severe shortage of high school officials. \nJim owns a successful wealth management firm in West MI – Schipper & Osterink. \nHe is married to his wife\, Leah\, and has two adult children – Joel and Carlyn.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/10-21-21-jim-schipper/
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:9.30.21 - Tim Hileman
DESCRIPTION:Tim Hileman is the President and CEO of Special Olympics Michigan\, an organization that provides sports\, health\, leadership\, and educational programing for over 20\,000 individuals with intellectual disabilities across the state of Michigan. \nIn January 2021\, Tim was appointed to the Protect Michigan Commission by Governor Gretchen Whitmer\, where he serves as a committee member and chairs the disability workgroup. \nPrior to Special Olympics Michigan\, Tim served for 9 years as the Executive Director of IKUS Life Enrichment Services and Indian Trails Camp. \nTim lives in Caledonia with his wife Kristin and three children Aaron\, Leah and Eli.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/9-30-21-tim-hileman/
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:9.23.21 - Emilee Syrewicze
DESCRIPTION:A native of Northwest Michigan\, Emilee Syrewicze previously served as the Executive Director of the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation in Charlotte\, North Carolina. Prior\, she was Executive Director of the Northwest Michigan Supportive Housing (NMSH) in Traverse City\, Michigan. \nSyrewicze\, a classically trained pianist\, earned a B.A. at Alma College\, Alma\, Michigan\, in Political Science with concentrations in chemistry and music and a J.D. with a focus on nonprofit and environmental law/policy at Vermont Law School in South Royalton\, Vermont. During law school\, Emilee clerked for the Center for Environmental Law & Policy in Seattle\, Washington. \nEmilee is currently on the Board of Directors for the Torch Conservation Center in Torch Lake\, MI and the East Fulton Business Association in Grand Rapids.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/9-23-21-emilee-syrewicze/
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:9.16.21 - Know Me Better
DESCRIPTION:Info is pending
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/9-16-21-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:9.9.21 - Gary Chenoweth
DESCRIPTION:Spent early years growing up on a family farm in Bourbon\, IN.  After graduating from high school\, attended Purdue University obtaining a BS in Food Science.  While at Purdue\, met my future wife Mary.  Later God blessed us with 2 children\, Rob and Amy. \nFor forty years\, worked in the Refined Edible Oil (soy and canola) Industry for large Agriculture Corporations.  Lived in either Fort Wayne\, IN or Saint Louis\, MO. for majority of those years. \nAfter retirement in 2013\, Mary and I relocated to our favorite vacation spot\, Elk Rapids\, MI.  It was here where I started my Rotary journey.  Organization with the motto “Service Above Self” was exactly what I was looking for in retirement phase of my life.  Bonus has been\, through Rotary\, many doors were opened to the local Volunteer Network where wonderful people have been met. \nFor past two years\,  served as District 6290 Foundation Committee Polio Chair.  What a special day it will be\, for all Rotarians\, when Polio is totally eradicated from the World!!
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/9-9-21-gary-chenoweth/
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:8.26.21 - Torrence Richardson
DESCRIPTION:Tory Richardson\, A.A.E.\, is the President & Chief Executive Officer for the Gerald R. Ford International Airport. He is responsible for leading a team of approximately 110 employees that\nplan\, organize\, direct\, and control all functions and activities of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport – the second busiest airport in Michigan. \nTory joined the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority in September 2019\, bringing with him more than two decades of aviation experience. He served as the Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority for the past seven years. Prior to his time in Columbus\, Tory served as the Executive Director of Airports for the Fort\nWayne-Allen County Airport Authority in Indiana for more than eight years. He also had roles as Executive Director of Rapid City Regional Airport in Rapid City\, South Dakota\, and was an Airport\nOperations Officer at the Dubuque Regional Airport in Iowa. \nTory is the past chair of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE). He has served on the AAAE policy review committee and is a past president of the Great Lakes Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives. He has also held leadership positions with the Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) and is also the past president of the Ohio Aviation Association. Tory ee in Aviation Management from the University of Dubuque.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/8-26-21-torrence-richardson/
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:8.19.21 - Brian Calley
DESCRIPTION:Brian Calley is a collaborative leader who combines the skills from an accomplished private sector career with a heart for public service and a record of getting things done. He is passionate about making the world work better for all people and uses an inclusive problem-solving approach to make a difference. \nAs President of the Small Business Association of Michigan\, Brian is able to put his passion for Michigan’s small businesses to work. He serves on the board of directors of a community bank and on the boards of both Special Olympics Michigan and the Autism Alliance of Michigan. He is also a Trustee of Oakland University. \nCalley had the honor of serving as Michigan’s 63rd Lieutenant Governor from 2011-2018 where his work focused on a wide range of issues ranging from major tax code revisions to autism\, disability\, and mental health policy improvements. \nPrior to serving as lieutenant governor\, Calley served two terms in the Michigan House of Representatives\, two terms as an Ionia County commissioner and worked for over a decade in community banking. He holds degrees from Michigan State University\, Grand Valley State University and the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. \nBrian and his wife Julie live in Portland with their three children: Collin\, Reagan and Karagan.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/8-19-21-brian-calley/
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:8.12.20 - Jeremiah Gracia & Layla Aslani
DESCRIPTION:Jeremiah Gracia joined the City of GR Economic Development Office in May 2020.  He has 16 years of economic development experience working in the Columbus and Findlay\, Ohio markets.  His experience includes international business development working with companies from Japan\, Germany\, India\, Netherlands\, and many others.  He is a member of the Michigan Economic Developers Association and is serving as an Annual Meeting Host Committee Member for the statewide conference that will be hosted in Grand Rapids on August 22-25. \nHis wife and four children enjoy visiting all the great West Michigan beaches. \n  \n  \nLayla Aslani is a Planning Project Manager for the City of Grand Rapids Planning Department. In this role\, she focuses on long-range planning and is currently working on a multi-year effort to update the City’s Master Plan. She is also active in the Michigan Association of Planning and serves on the statewide conference planning committee. \nLayla holds a bachelor’s in communication studies and a master’s in urban planning\, both from the University of Michigan. Prior to joining the City in 2014\, Layla worked in the private sector and as a print journalist. \nOriginally from the Upper Peninsula\, she spends her free time exploring West Michigan and beyond.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/8-12-20-jeremiah-garcia-layla-aslani/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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SUMMARY:7.29.21 - Mike Wall
DESCRIPTION:Mike Wall serves as the Executive Director of Automotive Analysis at IHS Markit.  He brings over 25 years of financial analysis\, forecasting\, consulting and manufacturing experience to the firm\, with a primary focus on assisting financial firms and manufacturers in their evaluation and understanding of the auto industry\, as well as in-depth analysis of vehicle markets and trends. \nMike has extensive experience working with both manufacturing and financial firms.  With a knowledgebase established studying and covering the automotive industry as well as experience in financial analysis and banking\, Mike is able to offer clients timely and relevant insight\, thereby aiding their strategic planning or investment analysis processes.  Moreover\, he has a deep background in the area of vehicle forecasting and market trend analysis allowing him to assist clients in their assessment of near-term risks and planning scenarios. \nMike is quoted frequently in the media on a variety of automotive topics and has delivered presentations focusing on both macroeconomic and specific market outlooks to company executives and other interested groups\, including the United Nations Industrial Development Organization in Vienna\, Austria. \nPrior to joining IHS Markit\, Mike was the Director of Forecasting at IRN\, Inc.  He has also held financial and analytical positions in the manufacturing and banking sectors.  Mike graduated Summa Cum Laude with an undergraduate degree in Finance from Grand Valley State University.  He later earned the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/7-29-21-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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LAST-MODIFIED:20210514T130755Z
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SUMMARY:7.22.21 - Brad Garmon
DESCRIPTION:In September 2019\, Brad Garmon was named director of the Michigan Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry\, a unique position that combines the resources of the Department of Natural Resources and the Michigan Economic Development Council to support and grow Michigan’s outdoor recreation lifestyle industry. \nPrior to this position\, Garmon served as the interim CEO of the Michigan Environmental Council in Lansing\, and throughout his professional career has worked build stronger alliances between outdoor recreation businesses\, community-based economic development and natural resource stewardship.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/7-22-21-brad-garmon/
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:20210708T131500
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CREATED:20210701T154549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210701T154549Z
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SUMMARY:7.8.21 - Paula Jastifer
DESCRIPTION:Join us as our new Club President\, Paula Jastifer\, shares her plan and direction for her Rotary year.  Look for updates from our Community Engagement Committee and what you can do to guide future volunteer opportunities\, along with learning about our Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion Committee and why DEI is important. \n  \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/7-8-21-paula-jastifer/
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:20200730T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200730T131500
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CREATED:20200713T124422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200713T124422Z
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SUMMARY:7.30.20 -  Jon Hankins
DESCRIPTION:Jon serves as the Director of Major Gifts at Davenport University. \nHe brings over 22 years of non-profit business development and individual/corporate fundraising experience from community-based and higher education non-profits. \nHe spent 12 years working in workforce development with nationally-recognized Trillium Employment Services in Seattle\, Washington\, six years in corporate fundraising with Habitat for Humanity of Kent County\, and one and a half years of major gift fundraising at Aquinas College before joining Davenport in 2018. \nHe first learned of Rotary in Seattle\, where he became actively involved with the Rotary Club of West Seattle and traveled to Uganda in 2008 to evaluate a global village Rotary project. He was then elected President-Elect to later make the big move back to his West MI native roots in 2010. \nJon graduated with a BA in Communications from Albion College. \nJon is married to Katie Hankins\, with one child\, Charlie (6)\, and they live in Grand Rapids.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/7-30-20-jon-hankins/
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:20200723T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200723T131500
DTSTAMP:20260512T192851
CREATED:20200713T123815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200713T123815Z
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SUMMARY:7.23.20 -  Tom DeJonge
DESCRIPTION:Thomas DeJonge serves as Superintendent of Grand Rapids Christian Schools\, a private\, faith-based school system that enrolls 2\,300 students in Preschool – 12 th Grade on five (5) campuses located throughout the Grand Rapids community. He has held that position since 2004. Prior to serving as GRCS’ Superintendent\, Mr. DeJonge served for 25 years in building-level and central administrative and teaching positions in public schools located throughout West Michigan\, including serving two years as Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources\, three years as Director of Community and Human Relations\, 13 years as an elementary principal\, and seven years as a special education and 1 st grade teacher. \nUnder his leadership as Superintendent\, Grand Rapids Christian Schools has: \n\nraised and invested more than $70 million in new capital construction and facility renovations at each of the district’s five campuses\, including more than $45 million at Grand Rapids Christian High School alone\, in order to ensure GRCS’ facilities align with and support its broad range of educational programs and instructional priorities;  eliminated nearly $23 million in operational debt;\nincreased the Grand Rapids Christian School Foundation from $4 million to\nmore than $18 million; and\ndoubled the Schools’ annual fund\, which provides resources for financial aid\neducational programs\, to nearly $1.7 million per year\n\nMr. DeJonge has extensive experience in strategic planning\, spearheading three strategic plans in his tenure as GRCS’ superintendent. Each plan articulated strategic priorities\, engaged relevant stakeholders\, and strengthened the Schools’ educational programs and secured GRCS’ operational and financial health. \nMr. DeJonge resides in Grand Rapids with his wife\, Jacquie\, a School Psychologist at Forest Hills Public Schools. He has two adult children: Leah DeJonge Rinker\, a teacher at Wheaton Academy\, a faith-based high school in Chicago; and Austin DeJonge\, a creative director at DDB\, an advertising agency in New York City.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/7-23-20-tom-dejonge/
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:20200716T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200716T131500
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CREATED:20200713T123314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200713T123314Z
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SUMMARY:7.16.20 - Dr. Lisa Lowery
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Lisa Lowery is a native of Grand Rapids and a graduate of Ottawa Hills High School.  She attended Michigan State University receiving her Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology\, with Honors. Dr. Lowery then went on to receive her medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School.  After medical school\, she completed a combined Internal Medicine and Pediatric Residency program at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Michigan State University/Grand Rapids Campus. Her desire to work with young people led her to complete a subspecialty research fellowship in Adolescent Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore\, MD.  Her research during her fellowship concentrated on sexually transmitted diseases and reproductive health.  While at the Johns Hopkins\, she obtained a Master of Public Health in the Department of Population and Family Health Sciences with a Certificate of Concentration in Maternal and Child Health. \nCurrently\, Dr. Lowery is an Adolescent Medicine specialist at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital-Spectrum Health Medical Group.   She has been on faculty since July 2004.  Dr. Lowery also serves as Adolescent Medicine Section Chief and an Associate Program Director for the Combined Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Residency Program Michigan State University/Grand Rapids Campus. She is an Associate Professor Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (MSU CHM) Department of Pediatrics and Human Development. In April 2020\, she started at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine as the Assistant Dean for Diversity and Cultural Initiatives. In December 2016\, she obtained her CPE- Certified Physician Executive from the American Association for Physician Leadership. \nShe is the president of West Michigan Medical Society/National Medical Association and serves on the Grand Rapids Urban League Board of Directors and the Michigan Eating Disorders Alliance Board.  In the summer of 2018\, started serving on the Cherry Health Foundation Board and the Kent County Community Health Advisory Committee.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/7-16-20-dr-lisa-lowery/
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:20200709T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200709T131500
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CREATED:20200709T124210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200709T124210Z
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SUMMARY:7.9.20 - Jon Caitlin
DESCRIPTION:Jon was born and raised in Midland\, MI. He became involved in Rotary in 1985 as an exchange student and ended up in Finland. He graduated from Michigan State University and started full time employment with Chemical Bank in 1991. He was asked to join Rotary in 1994 by his Youth Exchange Officer. He then moved to Washington DC area in 1996 and joined another Rotary Club and moved back to Midland in 1998 and rejoined the Midland Noon Club and was the President Elect when his bank asked him to move to Cadillac in 2005. He joined the Cadillac Rotary Club right away and it helped him to meet leaders in the community. \nThe first 7 years or so\, Jon was a Rotarian in name only\, He attended the weekly club meetings and supported his local club with service projects and fundraisers but did little else. Then when he was asked to serve on the board in Midland\, he discovered a whole other Rotary world. He then became an involved Rotarian. He hosted exchange students\, visited other clubs\, became involved in the District side\, and has served as an Assistant Governor\, District Treasurer and now he’s the District Governor. He has attended two International Conventions and was planning on attending Hawaii\, which as you know was cancelled.  He will be attending Taipei\,Taiwan with his son Nick who was an exchange student there. \nJon is married to Jenny and they have a newly married daughter\, Sarah and son-in-law\, Derek\, and son Nick.  They enjoy traveling around the world and exploring new areas and reconnecting with friends! Jon likes outdoor activities in the spring\, summer\, and fall. He enjoys reading and exercising also! \n  \nWe will also be introducing our newest Rotary member\, Lynn Yntema and presenting Paul Harris Fellow Awards.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/7-9-20-jo-caitlin/
LOCATION:University Club of Grand Rapids\, 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200625T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200625T131500
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CREATED:20190923T155106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T155106Z
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SUMMARY:6.25.20 - Neil Marchand and Jon Hankins
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URL:https://grrotary.org/event/6-25-20-neil-marchand-and-jon-hankins/
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:20200618T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200618T131500
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CREATED:20200515T163420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200515T163420Z
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SUMMARY:6.18.20 - Paul Doyle
DESCRIPTION:Paul T. Doyle\, Founder & CEO\, applies over 30 years of management experience to help organizations enhance their performance through inclusive work and service environments. By understanding how to embrace the cultures\, values and behaviors of a diverse workforce\, Paul helps organizations maintain the competitive edge needed for success in today’s rapidly changing global economic market. A key to his success is creating platforms of trust through intentional relationship building-allowing diversity of thought to be achieved and valued. Thus\, fostering inclusive growth and innovation. \nPaul holds a degree from the College of Education & Human Services at Ferris State University\, from which he also received the Distinguished Alumni Award. He has completed the Executive Leadership Institute at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. He is a Certified Diversity Professional (CDP) through the National Diversity Council and also a certified administrator of the Intercultural Developmental Inventory (IDI). Paul is a recipient of the Grand Rapids Community Foundation Leadership & Philanthropy Award\, Grand Rapids “GIANTS” Leadership Award for Community Health and the Legacy Award for Legislative Leadership. He teaches as Adjunct Faculty at Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine. Paul also serves on several boards and committees to improve the quality of life for all individuals within his community through inclusion. Learn more about Paul’s passion for this industry here: https://vimeo.com/105971242
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/6-18-20-convos-on-the-couch-zoom-meeting/
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:20200611T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200611T131500
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CREATED:20200515T162331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200515T162331Z
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SUMMARY:6.11.20 - Tasha Blackmon
DESCRIPTION:Born and raised in Grand Rapids\, Mich.\, Tasha Blackmon is a dynamic\, collaborative leader\, mentor and coach who brings more than 20 years of business operations experience to her role as President and Chief Executive Officer of Michigan’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Cherry Health provides integrated health care services to 70\,000 patients in Barry\, Eaton\, Kent\, Montcalm\, Muskegon\, Ottawa and Wayne counties. \nDuring her 15 years with Cherry Health\, Blackmon has championed health justice through aggressively disrupting healthcare disparities. Her experience comes from an operational perspective\, having established high standards of care and developed integrated healthcare systems that treat an individual’s health needs holistically\, rather than symptomatically. She has led numerous large-scale expansion and development projects\, and held six positions within Cherry Health before becoming CEO in 2018. As an accomplished and mission-minded leader\, it is imperative to Tasha that our community is healthier\, one patient at a time. \nAn eloquent and inspiring speaker\, Tasha has a way of being heard on behalf of those who do not have voices\, and for those whose voices have been silenced because of the barriers that they face in life. She is passionate and personally driven to ensure that all patients served in her home community\, and surrounding areas\, receive the highest quality of care.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/6-11-20-zoom-convos-on-the-couch/
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:20200312T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200312T131500
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CREATED:20200122T203036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200122T203036Z
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SUMMARY:3.12.20 - Matthew Scogin
DESCRIPTION:President Matthew A. Scogin is the 14th president of Hope College.  He was elected by the Board of Trustees on December 7\, 2018\, and assumed office on July 1\, 2019. \nPreviously\, Scogin served as chief administrative officer at the global financial advisory firm of Perella Weinberg Partners in New York City\, where he oversaw operations\, strategy\, corporate services\, human resources\, and communications at the firm\, which has eleven offices around the world. \nHe also worked at the New York Stock Exchange\, Wachovia Bank\, and held several senior roles in government\, including at the Department of Treasury.  He also worked for the governor of Massachusetts\, a Michigan state representative\, and held an internship at the White House. \nPresident Scogin majored in political science and economics at Hope\, and has a master’s degree in public policy from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.  Following graduate school\, he spent time in Germany as a fellow with the Robert Bosch Foundation studying unemployment and labor market policy.  He has published several articles on issues related to public policy and finance. \nScogin received the U.S. Treasury Department Exceptional Service Award\, was named a David Rockefeller Fellow\, and in 2014 was recognized by Hope College with a Young Alumni Award. \nMatthew and his spouse\, Sarah\, met while undergrads at Hope College.  They have three children\, Sophie\, Lucy\, and Oliver\, and an adorable puppy named Albie.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/3-12-20-dr-matthew-scoggin/
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:20200220T131500
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CREATED:20190923T153807Z
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SUMMARY:2.20.20 - SASy
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Community Engagement Committee
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/2-20-20-sasy/
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:20200130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200130T131500
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CREATED:20190923T153043Z
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SUMMARY:1.30.20 - Steve Heacock
DESCRIPTION:Steve Heacock is a business and community leader whose career has included executive management\, legal and accounting practice\, community building\, civic engagement and public service. \nHe is President/CEO of Grand Rapids Whitewater\, which is restoring the namesake rapids to the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids. \nSteve has played a key role in many of the developme nts that have led to the economic revitalization of downtown Grand Rapids. \n\nAs a member of the Executive Committee and counsel for Grand Action\, Steve was involved in the planning and construction of Van Andel Arena\, a venue that has attracted more than $150 million of commercial and retail investment and has become one of the highest grossing arenas in the world for its size.\nAs chairman of the Grand Rapids-Kent County Convention and Arena Authority\, Steve led the $220 million expansion of the downtown convention center and the creation of DeVos Place\, a community nucleus for everything from high school proms to the International Wine\, Beer and Food Festival.\nAs chairman of the Kent County Board of Commissioners\, Steve led the creation and development of Millennium Park\, a 1\,500 acre urban park that was created out of wasteland.As chief administration officer of Van Andel Institute\, a Grand Rapids-based biomedical research organization\, Steve oversaw the planning and construction of Phase II\, a $178 million\, 240\,000 square-foot\, LEED Platinum-certified expansion.\nAs the facilitator of a West Michigan stakeholder committee\, Steve created the framework for the development and relocation of the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine to downtown Grand Rapids.\n\nBefore taking on the whitewater project\, Steve was Senior Vice President of Public Affairs/Research at Spectrum Health and President\, Spectrum Health Innovations.  Prior to joining Spectrum Health in 2011\, Steve was CAO of the Van Andel Institute\, VP development and general counsel for Priority Health in Grand Rapids\, a partner at Warner Norcross & Judd and a CPA with Price Waterhouse in Detroit.  He earned his bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and Juris Doctor from University of Michigan Law School. \nSteve chairs the boards of the Grand Rapids-Kent County Convention/Arena Authority | Van Andel Arena and Legacy Trust and serves on the board of directors for United Bank of Michigan.  He recently completed six years of service on the board of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/1-30-19-steve-heacock/
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:20200123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200123T131500
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CREATED:20190923T152909Z
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SUMMARY:1.23.20 - Leslie Hooker & Suzanne Wilcox
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nLeslie Hooker – Co-Founder of HW Living Venture/Beer City Dog Biscuits \nLeslie has been an advocate for her son and the disabled community in Grand Rapids\, MI for over 25 years. Leslie has been involved with Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired for 20 years. She also did fundraising and planning for a special needs playground in the Grand Rapids Public Schools. She has been involved in many fundraising campaigns and committees at East Grand Rapids Public Schools and Central Reformed church. This commitment to education and the disabled led them to create this company to provide training and employment opportunities for the disabled community. \nSuzanne Wilcox – Co-Founder of HW Living Venture/Beer City Dog Biscuits \nSuzanne for 18 years has owned an educational consulting business that advocates for families and children with disabilities. Suzanne has started other nonprofits relating to children with disabilities in Ohio. Suzanne was on the International Dyslexia Association in Columbus\, OH for five years. Leslie has been an advocate for her son and the disabled community in Grand Rapids\, MI for over 25 years.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/1-23-19-leslie-hooker-suzanne-wilcox/
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:20200116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200116T131500
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CREATED:20190917T155155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190917T155155Z
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SUMMARY:1.16.20 - Mel Disselkoen
DESCRIPTION:Mel Disselkoen was born on a farm in a Dutch settlement in South Dakota. \nHe grew up with an independent farming mentality of hard work and creative problem solving. \nA Master Beekeeper\, he has kept bees for over 40 years and is familiar with all facets of beekeeping. \nToday Mel enjoys observing honeybee behavior and teaching beekeepers how to use his OTS queen rearing method to selfsufficiently reach their objectives. \nA creationist and naturalist\, Mel sees the honeybee as an exquisitely-designed being that unites the plant and animal kingdoms and therefore he is devoted to its well-being and protection.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/1-16-20-mel-disselkoen/
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:20191219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191219T131500
DTSTAMP:20260512T192851
CREATED:20190923T152402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T152402Z
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SUMMARY:12.19.19 - Holiday Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:A luncheon to just set back\, relax and enjoy the holiday music & special entertainment provided by our very own Rotary Club of Grand Rapids Band\, featuring Kevin Paul\, Tom Bylenga\, Ken Estelle and a special guest member Inge Whittemore. \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/12-19-19-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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