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Program Posted on Nov 02, 2026 Stacey Ruwe, the Board President of Homeless Prevention Partners, spoke to us about the Soup for all Fundraiser. This event has been happening for 20+ years, feeding 400 people that day in person and another 100 people get to go orders, this fundraiser raise awareness of the homeless situation in West Michigan raising funds to help fight the homeless issues that are becoming more and more prevalent in our community. From helping people bridge the gap, assisting with paying a bill or rent. Typically, only up to $2,000, this gives the group funds to help others. November 19th, 11:30-1 @ St. Pat's. $15, everything is donated soup, cookies, bread, volunteers. Checkout their website. Events \| My Site to see more information Read more...	Program	Kirsten Runschke	2026-11-02 05:00:00Z	0
Announcements / Get Involved Posted on Nov 02, 2026 Guests: Birthdays: Chris Mountford, Marc Eickholt Wedding Anniversaries: none Rotary Anniversaries: none Announcements: We are looking for 2027 Jeep raffle Beneficiary Nominations. These are due by December 1st to our current club president, Troy! Last flags, November 11! We currently could use a couple more volunteers if you are able. If you are able, reach out to John King and let him know. Jingle Bell Parade - coast guard events is still looking for volunteers for the event! We are currently working on plans in partnership with The Eagles on a Taste of Grand Haven event for either September of 2027. Working with The Eagles will allow us to create a possible new signature event. We are targeting September 11th, but we need your help by signing up to assist one of the committees to help make this event a possibility! Reach out to Dale Swihart if you are able to join. Change for Change jar is on the back table. Drop your change to assist our Interact Club in granting additional Micro-Loans with the Interact Club of Grand Haven High School. We have a Rotary Spotlight every month on WAWL. We are in search for our next Peace Fellow to study overseas. If you know of someone looking for education or a career change please let Gernot know. 50/50 Raffle: No winners today - the pot rolls over. The Zoom coordinates for each weekly meeting are: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84511010573?pwd=bExOSVBqZzQwNjZpZkdoMTUrakdBQT09 In case you ever need the ID or password to get in without the links. Meeting ID: 845 1101 0573 Passcode: ghrotary Coffee at the Grand Haven Rotary Meetings provided by Kenzie's BE Cafe - please be sure to thank them by visiting the shop for a coffee or your next meeting! Read more...	Announcements / Get Involved	Kirsten Runschke	2026-11-02 05:00:00Z	0
New Member Application Grand Haven Rotary has received a new member application, and the board has approved posting the information for the club's consideration. Applicant - Scott Deater Sponsor - Nathan Patterson Occupation - Financial Advisor - Edward Jones Interested Committee - New Generations, Community Service Please direct any comments about the application to the Membership Chair, Alishia Terrill.	New Member Application	Jeremy Swiftney	2026-08-17 04:00:00Z	0
Every Rotarian Brings a New Member Prospect Our current Club President, Dale Swihart, has requested that each member of our club declare a name of someone they intend to invite to an upcoming GH Rotary meeting as a guest and prospective member. A list has been circulating around our meetings, but you can also use this form to declare your intention too. Every Member Brings a New Member Prospect	Every Rotarian Brings a New Member Prospect		2025-05-19 04:00:00Z	0
ZOOM Meeting Info Grand Haven Rotary Mondays at 12:00 ET Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84511010573?pwd=bExOSVBqZzQwNjZpZkdoMTUrakdBQT09 Use this link to add the recurring meeting your calendar Weekly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZAoduiorzsvHdet57pD2MDhzgz7YmoYp9DI/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGsqzorGtWVtR6ERpwIGYj4d_TzmGJYgqdYiEqyEwQBTyf-LOVYZYtyH-HA In case you ever need the ID or password to get in without the links. Meeting ID: 845 1101 0573 Passcode: ghrotary One tap mobile +13126266799,,84511010573#,,,,,,0#,,14689230# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,84511010573#,,,,,,0#,,14689230# US (New York) Meeting ID: 845 1101 0573 Passcode: 14689230 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdfl2pewMD	ZOOM Meeting Info	Chris Streng	2020-08-24 04:00:00Z	0
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