Welcome to our Club!
Welcome to our Club!
Grand Haven

Service Above Self

We meet In Person
Mondays at 12:00 p.m.
Grand Haven Community Center
421 Columbus Ave.
Grand Haven, MI 49417
United States of America
Monday Zoom Meetings at noon
Stories
We received a new member application:
 
Name: Mark Allen
Occupation: President
Employer: The Chamber of Commerce of Grand Haven, Spring Lake, and Ferrysburg
Family: Veronica (spouse), Courtney, Carter, and Caleb
Sponsor: Kelly Larson
Community Involvement: Corewell Health Patient Advisory Committee; Lighthouse Conservancy Board, Tri-Cities College Access Network (GHACF); Allendale Community Foundation (GHACF)
 
If you have any comment about this application, please contact the President or a Board Member.
 
 
Grand Haven Rotary Club
2023 – 2024 Slate of Officers Ballot
 
Nominations were given at the February 27th membership meeting and will be voted on at the March 27th meeting.
 
Officers:
President:  Kirsten Runschke
President Nominee:  Bill VanLopik
Treasurer:  Abby Selby
Secretary:  Troy Hauser-Brydon
Past President/Historian:  Chris Streng
 
Directors:
Membership/Public Relations:  John King
Foundation/International:  Jay Greer
Community Service:  Jeremy Swiftney
New Generations/Vocation:  Chris Mountford
Celebrations:
  • Birthdays: none
  • Anniversaries: Brook and Crystal (15 years)
  • Rotary Anniversaries: none
  • Guests: Lori DeWitt, Casa de Esperanza; Michael Cansfield, Momentum
Announcements:
 
500 Point Match still ongoing. Due by May 31st. Speak with Kirsten Runschke or Bill Van Lopik.
 
East End Association is hosting first ever mac-and-cheese and beer event. The Unicorn is hosting.
 
Kenzie's Be Cafe is hosting its first annual Golf Outing (putt-putt); May 23 starting from 1- 5:00 pm. Check out their event on Facebook.
 
May 6 Meeting will be at Grand Haven Area High School.
 
Rotary Golf Outing $40 per golfer. Date is June 10. Registration opens at 1 pm and golfing begins at 2pm. Bill Van Lopik is the contact. If you have already registered, Bill is looking for folks to confirm their participation and let him know their handicap, if you have one. 
 
The District Conference will be held in Rothbury, MI at the Double-J Ranch from May 2-4. 
 
Jeep Raffle is live. The Jeep is at the YMCA. If you want to charge your account, let Brook know otherwise drive people to the website. Proceeds will go to the YMCA Capital Campaign. Brook has posters for those wanting to display them. The raffle will take place on May 18. Currently 290 sold; seeking to hit 500. Tickets are $100.
 
50/50 Raffle: Winner was Bari Johnson. Pot was $282. We'll be starting fresh next week!
 
The Zoom coordinates for each weekly meeting are:
Join Zoom Meeting
 
In case you ever need the ID or password to get in without the links.  
Meeting ID: 845 1101 0573
Passcode: ghrotary
Program --Tri-Cities Family YMCA, Greg Coil
 
$10 million Capital Campaign is underway. Greg showed the Y's campaign video, featuring members, staff, Greg, and others. The campaign has three primary goals: expand child care, strengthen  health and wellness options, and improve infrastructure. 
 
Greg also gave a more detailed Campaign presentation. Highlights: 3,000 kids in lessons, classes and leagues. Serves over 10,000 people a year, half of which are under 18. The Y has recently partnered with Community Mental Health. In 2023, the Y served 22,000 meals and snacks. All seventh graders receive a free membership. 
 
Project Focus Areas: invest in early childhood learning, invest in multi-generational wellness, sustain the infrastructure. All areas will be improved and impacted. Adding a new program space, upgrading locker room access and increasing accessibility. The goal is $10 million, and current funding is at just under $6.5 million. There are a wide range of naming opportunities; interested persons can contact Greg. 
 
Campaign leaders Erick and Holly Johnson, Jeff Beswick, David Redeker, supported by a Cabinet of 30+ individuals. 
 
Public launch of campaign is on May 29, 10:00 -11:00 am at the Y. Our Rotary group is supporting the campaign through the 2024 Jeep Raffle. 
 
 
 
 
Grand Haven Rotary Mondays at 12:00 ET
 
Join Zoom Meeting
 
Use this link to add the recurring meeting your calendar
 
In case you ever need the ID or password to get in without the links.  
Meeting ID: 845 1101 0573
Passcode: ghrotary
 
 
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Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdfl2pewMD
 
 
 
 
Club Directors
President
President Elect
Director
Director
Director
Foundation Chair
Director
Public Relations
Youth Services/Interact
Vocational Services
Membership Chair
Club Historian
 
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Speakers
Abby Selby (+)
Apr 29, 2024
Athena on the Lakeshore Award Program
John Mauro
May 06, 2024
Meeting with Interact (GHHS)
Committee Meetings
May 13, 2024
Paul Winter
May 20, 2024
GH / SL Crew Team
Elisa Hopper
Jun 03, 2024
Tri-Cities Historical Museum - 100 years of the USCG Festival
Rotary Golf Scramble with Spring Lake Rotary
Jun 10, 2024
Spring Lake Country Club
Rotary President, President Elect, new BOD
Jun 24, 2024
Awards and Officer Transition