Rotary Club of Grand Rapids

EP58 – Danielle Rowland – State Farm Agent

EP58 – Danielle Rowland – State Farm Agent Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

EP57 – Jessica Johns – Executive Director and Co-Founder – Storehouse Community Resources

EP57 – Jessica Johns – Executive Director and Co-Founder – Storehouse Community Resources Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

EP56 – Sara Lowe – Executive Director. Emmanuel Hospice -

EP56 – Sara Lowe – Executive Director, Emmanuel Hospice Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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EP55 – Tim Cusack – Speaker, Trainer, Corporate Entertainer Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Let's give a hearty West Michigan welcome to our newest member, David Kane of Kane Engineering Group Inc. A cursory review of his application reveals a biography of bountiful brilliance:

BORN AND RAISED: Green Bay, Wisconsin -- a birthright Packers fan 🧀

EDUCATION: Milwaukee School of Engineering

CAREER: Control systems for manufacturing

WHY WEST MICHIGAN? Moved from Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, to Auburn Hills, Michigan, in 1989. A coworker from Grand Rapids said the west side was the best side. He was right and has been here ever since.

BETTER HALF: Wife Victoria

READING: Enjoy spending time at Schuler Books & Chapbook Cafe 📖with a coffee and a magazine on current events or technology. The latest book is "Tweeting Da Vinci" by Ann C. Pizzorusso.

FUN FACTS: Has a twin sister and also have twin children — a boy and girl, Samuel and Britanee 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

FIRST PHONE: When very young, had a crank-style phone like on The Andy Griffith Show

HOBBIES: Computer programming, electronics, stand-up comedy 🤣

VOLUNTEER: Judge Advisor for FIRST Robotics 🤖

WHY ROTARY? A few friends, including J.R. Muller, Kevin Kelling, and Peter Krause, meet regularly for ci**rs and conversation. As they talked about Rotary activities, speakers, and community events, became interested in joining.

ROTARY REASON: Enjoys networking, interesting conversations, and is a lifelong learner

COMMITTEE WORK: Community Engagement. A great way to learn how members impact Grand Rapids.

3 ADJECTIVES: Curious, creative, energetic

FAVORITE TASKS: Creative challenges. Enjoys solving problems and working with people on projects.

A special thank you to his sponsors, J.R. Muller and Kevin Kelling.

We love seeing our Rotarians out on the town together - supporting amazing organizations, traveling and just having fun!

A HUGE THANK YOU! To everyone who attended, make sure to checkout our recipient's new website - https://AndyJDeVries.com for a collection of post event photos, videos, etc.. as they come in.

The Online Silent Auction for tonights Service Above Self event is open for bidding, all are invited to bid.. https://givebutter.com/c/service-above-self-silent-auction-pq6rtc/auction

Our club is thrilled to announce that Cheryl Klodzinski, of Careology Home Healthcare, has joined the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids Michigan. Let's learn more about Cheryl's bona fides:

CAREER: Connecting seniors and their families with the support they need to live comfortably and independently

FAMILY: Husband Shawn and children Sean, Ben, Austin, Kristen, and Don

HOBBIES: Crocheting and fishkeeping

LOKEL YOKEL: 10 years in Grand Rapids

LOVES: Dogs are her furry companions; fascinated by snails

READING: The Pumpkin Plan

FUN FACT: Used to groom Grand Champion Malamutes

3 ADJECTIVES: Collaborative, Compassionate, Intentional

FARTHEST TRAVELED: Bali

YUM/YUCK: Crab legs/Liver and Onions

WHEN SHE GROWS UP: Be someone who people can come to for help knowing they are safe

ROTARY REASON: Giving back and networking with like-minded people

A special thanks to her sponsors, Brian Hauenstein, CSA, and Matthew Hogg, AAMS®.

May 9th - Joint Service Project w/ Muskegon Rotary Club - Volunteer Opportunity (flyer attached)

We are excited to announce our annual Joint Service Project with the Muskegon Rotary Club! The volunteer project will be at Muskegon Rotary's Microforest site located within the Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve. Work will include planting shrubs, hand-watering trees, and potting up a few bare-root trees and shrubs for later use.

Rotarians are encouraged to invite family members (those aged 12 and above are welcome), Interact students, and STRIVE mentees.

Work will be outdoors, so dress appropriately and bring gloves. All other tools will be provided.

Lunch and fellowship will follow at Hobo's Restaurant!

Sign-up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EA8A823A0FD0-63607903-joint

Date: Saturday, May 9th

Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Volunteers Needed: 20

Location:

Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve
2529 Lake Ave
North Muskegon, MI 49445