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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210819T131500
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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
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meeting
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210722T131500
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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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
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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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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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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191219T131500
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CREATED: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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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191212T131500
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SUMMARY:12.12.19 - Charlie Wondergem
DESCRIPTION:Charlie Wondergem is co-founder and a board member of the Billy Bear Hug Foundation (BBH)\, an organization formed to honor the life of his older brother\, Billy\, an aspiring pediatric oncologist who passed away at the age of 24\, just prior to entering medical school. Since 2011\, BBH has provided the “cure of comfort” to children with life-threatening illnesses in Michigan. Through partnerships with Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital\, Bronson Children’s Hospital\, Hospice of Michigan\, Metro Health Hospital\, Mary Free Bed\, Children’s Healing Center\, Ronald McDonald House and a host of other organizations\, BBH provides teddy bears\, care packages\, and other quality of life support to children with critical illnesses. In addition\, through its unique Youth Advisory Board service-learning program\, 40 high school students each year gain hands-on experience running a non-profit organization while gaining exposure to area business leaders\, philanthropists and medical professionals. \nOutside of BBH\, Charlie is Manager of Corporate Development for Perrigo (NYSE:PRGO)\, where he has responsibility for mergers & acquisitions and other strategic growth initiatives for the global provider of consumer self-care products\, and is Co-Founder and Partner of Renucell Group\, which produces and markets the unique natural extract Plantolin® for use by CPG companies globally as a natural solution in their skincare ranges\, in addition to marketing the Luv Ur Skin® brand of natural skincare products. Charlie began his career at Harris Williams & Co.\, a middle-market investment bank in Virginia\, where he worked on sell-side M&A transactions for a variety of private equity and corporate clients. Additionally\, he currently co-chairs the Leadership Advisory Council for Make-A-Wish® Michigan. He previously served on the State Farm Advisory Board\, which directed $5 million annually to K-12 service-learning programs across the U.S. and Canada. Charlie graduated with honors from the University of Denver in 2013 with a degree in Finance. \n  \nCharlie Wondergem and the Billy Bear Hug Foundation have generously offered us the opportunity to purchase and donate a “Billy Bear” to a sick child during this holiday season and for every “Bear” that you donate\, they will provide you with your own “Billy Bear”. \nTo learn more about the Billy Bear Hug Foundation\, please visit their website: http://www.billybearhug.org/ \nTo understand what the Billy Bear Hug Foundation is all about\, please watch the video! \n 
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/12-12-19-charlie-wondergem/
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:11.21.19 - Phil Biggs
DESCRIPTION:Phil is the Client Relationship Executive for Private Company Services leading business development for the entire Michigan market – based in PwC’s Detroit office. \nPhil serves as a member of PwC’s US Automotive team and has nearly 25 years of experience in the auto sector. His industry experience ranges from consulting assignments with firms such as EY and the Highland Group\, to working directly as a senior executive in the auto industry for two small technology companies. \nPrior to joining PwC\, Phil was Chief Business Development Officer for a Nashville-based tech start-up NeXovation\, where he brought flatwire applications to Ford Motor and other OEMs. \nLocally\, from late 2010 to 2013\, Phil served as an integral member of Fulton Innovation\, Amway’s technology division. Phil helped to bring intelligent wireless power to worldwide commercial markets\, and formed OEM tech partnerships with Toyota and FCA-Chrysler to support 100% growth of Amway-Fulton’s Qi technology. \nPhil has an MBA in Finance from Central Michigan University and a Bachelor’s Degree from Grand Valley State University.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/11-21-19-phil-biggs/
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:20191114T131500
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SUMMARY:11.14.19 - John Baxter\, Paul Ryan and Samantha Rose
DESCRIPTION:John Baxter – Western Michigan Area Chair\, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves (ESGR) \nJohn joined  the US Navy\, and served from 1966-1969. \nServed with the Military Headquarters of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization from 1966-1968. Volunteered for Vietnam in 1968 and was assigned to MACV HQ(Saigon): The Military Assistance Command Vietnam (Saigon) with various Advanced Tactical Support Bases in the Mekong Delta –  in support of 2 River Patrol Boat Divisions\, a Detachment of Sealwolf Heliocopters\, and a SEAL Detachment \nUpon his return from Vietnam\, he served with the Navy’s Atlantic  Nuclear Submarine Fleet Support Team. \nUpon release from Active Duty\, John earned his BS in Marketing from Michigan State University\, and his Masters in Management from the Kellogg School\, Northwestern University. He is currently CEO and President of Compass Associates\,  Inc. a strategic Marketing and Competitive Intelligence consulting firm with Associates worldwide. \nService Awards: \n\nNational Defense Medal Vietnam Service Medal Vietnam Campaign Medal\nNavy & Marine Corps Combat Medal (pending)\nLetter of Commendation – Commander of the USS Ray\, SSN 653 (Nuclear Attack Submarine)\n\nVolunteer Activities: \nJohn was a charter member of the Wheaton AM (IL) Rotary Club\, Rotarian of the Year In 1989\, and is a Paul Harris Fellow. John was also a member of the Grand Rapids Downtown Rotary Club. He also served as a City of East Grand Rapids City \nCity Commissioner\, and is currently on the Kent County Veterans Services Board Member – 2018 – present\, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves – 2019 – present\, and a Life Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars\, among other activities. \nPaul J. Ryan – State Chair-Emeritus\,State of Michigan ESGR \nServed for 25 years with the US Navy\, attaining the rank of Captain. During his Active and Reserve Service\, Paul was deployed in the Western Pacific. His military decorations include the Meritorious Medal\, the Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal (twice)\, and various service awards. \nPaul was also involved with the Old Kent Bank (now Fifth Third Bank)\, and retired as Vice President after a 37 year career. \nPaul volunteered with the ESGR for 18 years\, and is the Emeritus Chairman of the State of Michigan ESGR. He is active with a wide variety of volunteer organizations supporting military families and veterans\, including the United Veterans Council of Kent County\, the West Michigan Veterans Coalition\, and the Michigan Military & Veterans Hall of Honor. \nSamantha Rose – Probation Officer and Social Worker/Counselor\, Kent County Veterans Treatment Court \nSamantha Rose graduated from Grand Valley State University (Michigan) in 2018 with her Masters in Social Work\, and is now pursuing a second Masters degree at GVSU in Criminal Justice. \nDuring her time at GVSU\, she served as VP\, then President\, of GVSU’s SVA Chapter. Samantha attended the SVA Leadership Academy in both 2016 and 2017. \nShe is heavily involved in her local veteran community\, serving in organizations such as American Legion and Auxiliary\, United Veterans Council of Kent County\, and West Michigan Veterans Coalition/VCAT 4. \nSamantha has worked on many projects\, including a video on Student Veteran Success for the Consortium of Michigan Veteran Educators. She was the Chairwoman for the First Annual Student Veterans of Michigan Conference. \nShe has been asked to speak at many different events\, such as the Multistate Collaborative on Military Credit AnnualConference\, and NatCon 2019. \nSamantha works for the Kent County Veterans Treatment Court (Michigan)\, providing services as both a Probation Officer and a Social Worker/Counselor. Her plan is to eventually move into the Program Director position. \nSamantha has a 9 year old daughter\, and they love to hike and kayak
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/11-14-19-john-baxter-anthony-torres-paul-ryan-and-melvin-bauman/
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:10.31.19 - Eric Payne and Scott Rifenberg
DESCRIPTION:Eric Payne began his tenure as Police Chief on July 22\, 2019. With more than 30 years of experience with the Grand Rapids Police Department\, Chief Payne remains focused on the priority areas of safety\, community policing\, transparency\, staffing and training. \nChief Payne grew up in Dowagiac\, Michigan. He attended Grand Valley State University (GVSU)\, earning a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice. He worked as a police officer for GVSU until he joined the Grand Rapids Police Department in September 1987. He is a graduate of the department’s Leadership Institute and has received advanced leadership training from the Law Enforcement Executive Leadership Institute and the Leadership Institute for Police Executives and New Chiefs. \nThroughout his tenure with the department\, Chief Payne has served on Patrol\, in the Vice Unit and as a member of the Detective Unit’s Major Case Team. He has served as a Patrol Watch Commander and as the Administrative Lieutenant for the South Service Area. As a Captain\, Chief Payne was Commander of the South Service Area and then the Investigative Division\, which includes the Detective\, Vice and Forensic Services units. In September 2017\, Chief Payne was promoted to Deputy Police Chief of Operations\, overseeing the Patrol Division\, Special Response Team\, Traffic Unit and Office of Special Events. Chief Payne has been a member of the department’s Crisis Negotiation Team since 1992. He served as its commander from 2010 to 2018. \nChief Payne and his wife\, Jessica (a former Sergeant with the department)\, have two children. \nScott Rifenberg was born in Holland and raised in Grand Rapids. He graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. \nDeputy Chief Rifenberg began his career with the GRPD in 1996\, serving on patrol in the West and South Service Areas\, as well as spending six years with the Special Response Team (SRT). In September 2003\, he was assigned to an acting Sergeant role and served the Southwest Service Area. After his promotion to Sergeant in August 2004 he held assignments in the South and East Service Areas\, as well as the Vice Unit and SRT. In January 2014 he was assigned as a Watch Commander in an acting Lieutenant role. He was officially promoted to Lieutenant in November 2014 and assigned to command the SRT. Upon being promoted to Captain in July 2016\, he commanded the newly formed Central Service Area. \nHis additional duties throughout his career have included Field Training Officer (FTO)\, Firearms Instructor and Use of Force Instructor. He is a graduate of the department’s Leadership Institute and was nominated for Officer of the Year in 2000 and 2007. Throughout his career Deputy Chief Rifenberg has been awarded a Commendation Award\, four Team Performance Awards\, an Achievement Award\, three Meritorious Unit Citations\, a Chief’s Citation\, and several Letters of Recognition. Deputy Chief Rifenberg and his wife\, Shannon\, have three daughters.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/10-31-19-eric-payne-and-scott-rifenberg/
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:10.24.19 - Michelle Van Dyke
DESCRIPTION:Michelle Van Dyke serves as President & CEO of Heart of West Michigan United Way and has held this position since January 2016. \nPreviously\, Michelle was the president of Fifth Third Mortgage Company. Michelle joined Fifth Third Bank in 2001 through the acquisition of Old Kent Bank\, and assumed the position of executive vice president of Retail Banking. In 2004\, she was named president and CEO of the Western Michigan affiliate. She later was named regional president for each of Fifth Third Bank’s Michigan affiliates. In 2009\, Van Dyke assumed the responsibility for the St. Louis affiliates and the Ohio affiliates in 2011. \nIn 2014\, she accepted the role of president of Fifth Third Mortgage Company. \nWhile at Old Kent\, Van Dyke served as senior vice president and manager of the Central U.S. Mortgage region. She was named president of Old Kent Bank\, Illinois\, in 2000. \nVan Dyke received her bachelor’s degree in business economics from Calvin College in Grand Rapids\, Michigan. \nVan Dyke serves on the boards of Davenport University\, Spectrum Health System\, and Fifth Third Bank\, Western Michigan. \nVan Dyke was named one of American Banker’s “25 Most Powerful Women in Banking” in 2007\, 2012\, 2013\, and 2014\, and a “Woman to Watch” in 2005\, 2010\, 2011\, and 2015. In 2013\, Van Dyke was named a “Woman of Achievement and Courage” by the Michigan Women’s Foundation. In 2014\, and 2018 Van Dyke was named one of “The 50 Most Influential Women in West Michigan” by the Grand Rapids Business Journal.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/10-24-19-michelle-van-dyke/
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:20191017T131500
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SUMMARY:10.17.19 - Michelle LaJoye-Young
DESCRIPTION:Michelle has worked for the Kent County Sheriff’s Office since 1989 in various roles within the Corrections\, Patrol\, Communications\, and Support Services Divisions; she served as Chief Deputy\, Undersheriff\, and appointed in 2018 as Sheriff.   She has worked diligently to implement processes which make the Office of the Sheriff more efficient\, transparent and accountable to the community.  Some of her key projects include a jail expansion\, Jail Management and data collection software\, criminal history improvement\, law enforcement mobile computing initiatives\, dispatch consolidation and record management upgrades.  The Sheriff’s Office has most recently released a mobile app as a resource to our community partners.  In 2018\, she was recognized by the Governor for her contributions to statewide communications. \nMichelle served in the Michigan Army National Guard and Army Reserves from 1985 through 1998 where she left as a Captain.  She obtained her Bachelors in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University\, a Masters in Public Administration from Western Michigan University\, MCOLES certification from Grand Rapids Community College\, and graduated from Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command.   In 2016\, Michelle was inducted into the Michigan State University School of Justice Wall of fame.  In November 2018\, Michelle was appointed as the first female Sheriff in Kent County history and the only existing female Sheriff in the State of Michigan. \nMichelle is proud to represent Kent County and the Sheriff’s Office in various boards and organizations and works hard to ensure Kent County community values are represented on a local\, state and federal level.  Some of her key memberships are: \n\nChildren’s Advocacy Center\, Board Member\nGrand Rapids Boys and Girls Club\, Board Member\nMichigan Criminal Justice Information Advisory Board\, Member\nMichigan Criminal Justice Advisory Board\, Governor Appointment\nMichigan Interoperability Board\, Governor Appointment\nFBI Mobile Data Security Taskforce\, Member\nFBI Information Services Committee\, Member\nFBI Beyond 2020\, Criminal Records Improvement\, Committee Member\nGrand Rapids Community College Corrections Advisory Board Member\nGrand Rapids Community College Law Enforcement Advisory Board Member\nGrand Valley University Police Academy Advisory Board Member
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/10-17-19-michelle-lajoye-young/
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:10.10.19 - Dr. Hyung T. Kim
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Kim earned his medical degree from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed both his internal medicine residency and an MBA at the University of Michigan. He was also a leader of the healthcare practice at renowned consultancy McKinsey & Co. and an executive at Ascension Health before returning to academic healthcare – most recently as senior associate dean for clinical affairs at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. \nDr. Kim brings extensive\, versatile experience as a physician executive with proven leadership in operations\, quality\, strategy\, technology and innovation. In addition to his tenure at MSU\, Dr. Kim also served as CEO of SIU HealthCare\, where he had oversight of patient care at SIU School of Medicine\, including leadership of a faculty group practice of more than 250 physicians and other providers practicing in 60 locations. As a vice president at Ascension Health in St. Louis\, Missouri\, he led strategy and development for an internal innovation center.\nHis experience as a chief executive brings an extensive set of skills to lead Saint Mary’s. His proven leadership in building alignment and leading change in complex environments poises him to lead the organization through the intricacies of health care delivery in our community. \nThis summer\, his wife\, Joyce and their three children\, moved to East Grand Rapids. Their oldest daughter began attending Michigan State University this fall; their second daughter is a junior and their son a freshman in high school.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/10-10-19-dr-hyung-t-kim/
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:9.26.19 - Michael Van Denend
DESCRIPTION:Michael has always been interested in world events and issues—and is a strong advocate of non-partisan grace-filled discourse. \nHe’s fond of Richard Mouw’s description of “convicted civility”—which is “combining a civil outlook with a passionate intensity about our convictions.” \nAlong with wife Loni\, he’s been on a number of global adventures—and they’ve served numerous times in Haiti\, before and after the devastating 2011 earthquake. \nMichael came to the World Affairs Council after 33 years as the executive director of the Calvin College Alumni Association\, where he interviewed and wrote stories about alumni all over the globe. \nIn addition\, he’s an on-air radio programmer at WYCE 88.1 FM (Saturdays from 8-10 a.m.) where he presents folk\, blues\, jazz\, rock and a lot of WORLD music.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/9-26-19-michael-van-denend/
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:20190919T131500
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SUMMARY:9.19.19 - Kenny Wawsczyk
DESCRIPTION:Kenny Wawsczyk joined the North Country Trail Association (NCTA) as the Regional Trail Coordinator for Michigan in August 2015. Seven years prior he worked seasonally for the U.S Forest Service in the Manistee National Forest as the Trails Crew Leader. \nBorn and raised in White Cloud he still lives close by with his wife Maureen and three year old son\, Patrick. In his spare time you can find him outdoors either fishing\, hunting or hiking.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/9-19-19-kenny-wawsczyk/
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:20190912T131500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190903T155615Z
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SUMMARY:9.12.19 - Dr. Bernice Patterson
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Bernice Patterson is passionate about seeing the worlds of psychology and spirituality come together to speak to the real and relevant needs of the people and organizations that she serves.  Through her role as Founder and CEO of Infinity Consultation Group (ICG)\, Dr. Patterson has been able to craft and deliver thought provoking and life changing interactive workshops and seminars.  She is a highly sought-after speaker inside and outside of the church\, where she is able to motivate her listeners to take a hard and honest look at themselves and ask the questions\, “Who do I want to be in this world and am I doing the work to be that person?  If not\, what is holding me back?”  Through her platform she has been able to lead people into a deeper understanding of self\, their mental and emotional health\, and how to better co-exist within the worlds that they live and work in daily. \nDr. Patterson has been working in the field of psychology for the past 12 years.  She has developed\, managed\, and currently facilitates monthly cultural diversity trainings for an APA accredited pre-doctoral internship.  Dr. Patterson currently serves as the Cultural Diversity Liaison for the largest free-standing psychiatric hospital in the nation\, and implemented a five-part training series entitled Cultural Diversity and Its Impact on Behavioral Health Professionals and the Communities That They Serve for their outpatient clinic network and their Chaplin Training Program.
URL:https://grrotary.org/event/9-19-19-dr-bernice-patterson/
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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