Rotary Club Of Grand Rapids

4.30.20 - ZOOM featuring Dr. Adam London
2020-04-30 12:00 - 13:15 (America/Detroit) | Rotary Club of Grand Rapids, 1345 Monroe Ave NW Suite 307, Grand Rapids, MI, 49505, United States
The Rotary Club Board and the Executive Committee have been closely monitoring developments relating to the spread of COVID-19 and in response to that we have canceled our regular weekly luncheons through April 30th.
Instead, we will be holding “Convos on the Couch” for our Club members via ZOOM meetings.
This week’s speaker will be Dr. Adam London, Administrative Health Officer, Kent County.
Also featured will be the following:

Ashley Nicole Staten, who received a grant from our Charities Foundation, will be sharing her experience in South Korea as a study abroad student at Pusen National University

Our Club members will be sent a link each week through our weekly update.

If you have any questions or would like to be included in our weekly updates, please email rotary@grrotary.org.
Finally, we want to support all members of our Rotary family during this time of uncertainty. If you are part of the higher risk population and would like any assistance with grocery shopping or other public activities, please contact the Rotary office rotary@grrotary.org and we will work to arrange assistance.

4.23.20 - ZOOM featuring Dr. Diana Lawson
2020-04-23 12:00 - 13:15
The Rotary Club Board and the Executive Committee have been closely monitoring developments relating to the spread of COVID-19 and in response to that we have canceled our regular weekly luncheons through April 30th.
Instead, we will be holding “Convos on the Couch” for our Club members via ZOOM meetings.
This week’s speaker will be Diana R. Lawson, PhD., Seidman College of Business, Grand Valley State University.
Diana R. Lawson, Ph.D., dean of the Seidman College of Business, brings extensive experience leading business programs and a wealth of international practice to Grand Valley State University.
Lawson most recently served as dean of the Herberger Business School at St. Cloud State University in Minnesota, and was previously interim dean at the University of Maine’s College of Business, Public Policy, and health. Respected nationally and internationally, Lawson has held positions as an invited and visiting professor and scholar at universities in France, Moldova, and Turkey as well as at Harvard University.
She is widely published on topics ranging from the value of a liberal arts education to masculinity and femininity in business negotiations and designing an international business curriculum. Lawson’s research has been included in publications like the Journal of Financial Services Marketing, Marketing Education Review, International Business Review, Journal of Euromarketing, and Journal of Teaching in International Business. She is also author of a textbook, Communicating in Global Business Negotiations: A Geocentric Approach.
Lawson earned her Ph.D. from Kent State University in 1993, an M.B.A. and Master’s degree from Kent State, and a bachelor’s degree from State University of New York College at Cortland.
Also featured will be the following:

Jacob Starner, was our 2019-2020 Rotary Youth Exchange Student to South Korea. He will be sharing his story, how it has impacted him and being brought home early because COVID-19.
Ashley Nicole Staten, who received a grant from our Charities Foundation, will be sharing her experience in South Korea as a study abroad student at Pusen National University

Our Club members will be sent a link each week through our weekly update.

If you have any questions or would like to be included in our weekly updates, please email rotary@grrotary.org.
Finally, we want to support all members of our Rotary family during this time of uncertainty. If you are part of the higher risk population and would like any assistance with grocery shopping or other public activities, please contact the Rotary office rotary@grrotary.org and we will work to arrange assistance.

4.16.20 - "Convos on the Couch" - featuring Raki Pai, M.D.
2020-04-16 12:00 - 13:15
The Rotary Club Board and the Executive Committee have been closely monitoring developments relating to the spread of COVID-19 and in response to that we have canceled our weekly luncheons through April 30th.
This week’s “Convos on the Couch” ZOOM meeting will be featuring Raki Pai, MD, MBA, Executive Vice President, Medical Group President, Chief Population Health Officer, Metro-Health – University of Michigan Health. Dr. Pai will give an update on the COVID-19 outbreak and the future of health care including digital health. He will also take questions submitted through the chat function.
Dr. Pai is a physician executive and innovator in payor contracting, value-based care and medical group governance. Experienced perspectives on medicine, from the physician side as well as payor side. An accomplished cardiologist familiar with patient care in cardiac electrophysiology and cardiovascular medicine; also has served in senior leadership, including at the largest nonprofit health plan in the Pacific Northwest. Through leadership of multidisciplinary cross-functional teams, has developed pilot programs and initiatives to improve affordability and quality. Supports innovative approaches to develop improved patient outcomes and population health management. A fellow with the American College of Cardiology (FACC); served on the Board of Trustees for the Oregon Medical Association; recipient of John F. Koster MD Physician Leadership Award, Providence Health & Services.
Our Club members will be sent a link each week through our weekly update.

If you have any questions or would like to be included in our weekly updates, please email rotary@grrotary.org.
Finally, we want to support all members of our Rotary family during this time of uncertainty. If you are part of the higher risk population and would like any assistance with grocery shopping or other public activities, please contact the Rotary office rotary@grrotary.org and we will work to arrange assistance.

4.9.20 - "Convos on the Couch" - a ZOOM meeeting
2020-04-09 08:00 - 17:30
The Rotary Club Board and the Executive Committee have been closely monitoring developments relating to the spread of COVID-19 and in response to that we have cancelled our weekly luncheons through April 30th.
Instead, we will be holding “Convos on the Couch” for our Club members via ZOOM.
Our Club members will be sent a link to our ZOOM meeting. Please watch for the weekly update for information.

If you have any questions or would like to be included in our weekly updates, please email rotary@grrotary.org.
Finally, we want to support all members of our Rotary family during this time of uncertainty. If you are part of the higher risk population and would like any assistance with grocery shopping or other public activities, please contact the Rotary office rotary@grrotary.org and we will work to arrange assistance.

4.2.20 - Convos on the Couch - 12:00pm
2020-04-02 12:00 - 13:15
The Rotary Club Board and the Executive Committee have been closely monitoring developments relating to the spread of COVID-19 and in response to that, we will be holding “Convos on the Couch” via ZOOM.
Please join us at 12:00pm!
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/552591671 Meeting ID: 552 591 671
If you don’t have ZOOM yet, please download it to your computer or mobile phone
At this time, the following Rotary luncheons and events are canceled:

April 2nd – Club 77 event
April 9th – Rotary luncheon

If you have any questions or would like to be included in our weekly updates, please email rotary@grrotary.org.
Finally, we want to support all members of our Rotary family during this time of uncertainty. If you are part of the higher risk population and would like any assistance with grocery shopping or other public activities, please contact the Rotary office rotary@grrotary.org and we will work to arrange assistance.

3.26.20 - Rotary Luncheons and Events Canceled through April 10th
2020-03-26 08:00 - 17:30
The Rotary Club Board and the Executive Committee have been closely monitoring developments relating to the spread of COVID-19.
At this time, the following Rotary luncheons and events are canceled:

March 26th – Lunch meeting
March 28th – Volunteer event with 20 Liters
April 2nd – Club 77 event
April 9th – Rotary luncheon

If you have any questions or would like to be included in our weekly updates, please email rotary@grrotary.org.
Finally, we want to support all members of our Rotary family during this time of uncertainty. If you are part of the higher risk population and would like any assistance with grocery shopping or other public activities, please contact the Rotary office rotary@grrotary.org and we will work to arrange assistance.

3.19.20 - Rotary Luncheons and Events Canceled through April 10th
2020-03-19 08:30 - 17:30
The Rotary Club Board and the Executive Committee have been closely monitoring developments relating to the spread of COVID-19.
At this time, the following Rotary luncheons and events are canceled:

March 18th – Volunteer event at Sibley Elementary
March 19th – Lunch meeting
March 26th – Lunch meeting
March 28th – Volunteer event with 20 Liters
April 2nd – Club 77 event
April 9th – Rotary luncheon

If you have any questions or would like to be included in our weekly updates, please email rotary@grrotary.org.
Finally, we want to support all members of our Rotary family during this time of uncertainty. If you are part of the higher risk population and would like any assistance with grocery shopping or other public activities, please contact the Rotary office rotary@grrotary.org and we will work to arrange assistance.

3.13.20 - Rotary Luncheons and Events Canceled through April 10th
2020-03-13 08:30 - 17:30
The Rotary Club Board and the Executive Committee have been closely monitoring developments relating to the spread of COVID-19.
At this time, the following Rotary luncheons and events are canceled:

March 18th – Volunteer event at Sibley Elementary
March 19th – Lunch meeting
March 26th – Lunch meeting
March 28th – Volunteer event with 20 Liters
April 2nd – Club 77 event
April 9th – Spring Break – no Rotary luncheon

If you have any questions or would like to be included in our weekly updates, please email rotary@grrotary.org.
Finally, we want to support all members of our Rotary family during this time of uncertainty. If you are part of the higher risk population and would like any assistance with grocery shopping or other public activities, please contact the Rotary office rotary@grrotary.org and we will work to arrange assistance.

12.28.17 - No Luncheon - Holiday time celebration
2017-12-28 12:00 - 13:15

12.21.17 - No Luncheon - Holiday time celebration
2017-12-21 08:00 - 17:00

Donating Items for the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans
2017-01-26 12:00 - 13:30
Wish List Drive for the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. We will collect donations for the wish list (see below) at our Thursday luncheons. Roatian Jessica Scalabrino will deliver the collected donations after the 2/16 luncheon. We will also be signing Thank you cards through the 2/16 luncheon as well.
Please take a moment and stop by the table and sign the Thank You cards.
Donations made be brought to our Rotary luncheons or dropped off at the Rotary office at 1345 Monroe Ave NW, Suite 204.
VETERANS WISH LIST
Bolded Items Needed the Most

Coffee K-Cups
Candy Bars: Fun or Full Size
Individual Sized Variety Chips
Book of U.S. Postage Stamps (Forever stamps)
BIC Lighters
Batteries (AAA, C) (Alkaline)
Polident and Fixodent Denture Adhesive
Men’s Body Spray: Power Stick Brand (available @ Dollar Tree)
Men’s Body Wash: Power Stick Brand or White Rain 3 in 1 (available @ Dollar Tree)
Alcohol Free Mouthwash Binaca (Blue) or Close Up (Red) (available @ Dollar Tree)
Arm & Hammer Spinbrush Battery Powered Toothbrushes (Soft)
3 Head Electric Razors (New)
Disposable Razors (3 or more blades preferred)
DVD’s (New Movie Releases)
Large Print Books Only (Science Fiction, Suspense, Romance)
Word Search Books (Large Print Only)
Small Boom Box with CD player
DVD/Blue Ray Players
AM/FM Radio/Alarms
Large Headphones (No Ear Buds)
Watches (Digital, Regular and Talking)
Diabetic Sock: All Sizes
Velcro Tennis Shoes: (Sizes 8-12)
Button Up Long Sleeve Cardigan Sweater: (M – 4X)
Quilted Flannel Shirts: (L – 4X)
Sweat Suits: (L – 5X)
Sweat Pants: (2X – 5X) (Heavy and Light Weight)
White T-Shirts: (S – 5X)
Colored Pocket T-Shirts: (XL – 4X)
Men’s Briefs: (3X-5X)
Men’s Boxer Briefs: (M-2XL)
Baseball Hats: Military or Team Logo

Service Above Selfie Contest - 2017
2017-01-02
SNAP A SELFIE AND JOIN THE ROTARY CLUB OF GRAND RAPIDS IN BOOSTING COMMUNITY SERVICE!
Rotary is about helping our communities and families in need through community service – Now there’s a fun way to put extra money behind those efforts. Here’s how it works. When you participate in a community service project between January 1 and March 1, 2017, take a “selfie” and post it on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn with the hashtag #sasgr or #rotarygr. Rotary – Grand Rapids will share the photos at www.serviceselfie.com and pick a list of finalists in early March. The top three choices will receive a cash prize that will be donated to the nonprofit group hosting the community service event.

How It Works:
1. Volunteer at your favorite local nonprofit event
2. Snap a selfie of you or your group in action
3. Post the photo on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn with the hashtag #sasgr or #rotarygr. To ensure that we receive your entry, please either post your photo as a “public” photo under your privacy settings or tag the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids in your post.
4. Tell your friends to share and like your post! The more your post is shared the greater your chance of winning!

AWARDS FOR ORGANIZATIONS:
Miller Johnson 1st Place – $5,000
2nd Place – $2,000
3rd Place – $1,000

Winners will be announced at the Service Above Self event on March 22, 2017!
See more at: http://www.serviceselfie.com/
Read our flyer: 2017 Service Above Selfie Flyer

See our video: https://www.facebook.com/grrotary/videos/10155631160013356/

Thank you for our $5,000 1st Place Sponsor:

Service Above Selfie Contest
2016-01-04
Rotary is about helping our communities and families in need through community service – Now there’s a fun way to put extra money behind those efforts.
Here’s how it works. When you participate in a community service project between January 1 and March 1, 2016, take a “selfie” and post it on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn with the hashtag #serviceselfie or #rotarygr. Rotary – Grand Rapids will share the photos at www.serviceselfie.com and pick a list of finalists in early March.
The top three choices will receive a cash prize (1st Place – $2,500, 2nd Prize – $1,500 and 3rd Prize- $1,000) that will be donated to the nonprofit group hosting the community service event.
Winners will be announced at the Service Above Self Award Dinner event on March 24, 2016! Get more details at www.grrotary.org.
Please print the flyer and hand it out to any non-profit that you volunteer for or know, that could benefit from the participation of it’s volunteers. Service Above Selfie flyer
