Weekly Meetings
Sept 20, 2022 Ryan VerWys – Affordable Housing in W Michigan
Affordable Housing in W. Michigan: Working collaboratively to ensure all families have a place to call home. Ryan VerWys started his career in Southern California, as a community organizer and youth pastor in South Los Angeles and Long Beach. From 2003-2014, he founded and directed a Christian non-profit dedicated to ending homelessness through affordable […]
Tues, October 4th, Steve Kelso Lions Club mtg, – Covid update, child vaping and the new Monkeypox virus
After badgering his way into his first TV News job at the age of 18, Steve Kelso spent the next 32 years in four different newsrooms doing any job they would let him do. He quickly worked his way up to serve as Chief Photographer at WHOI TV in his hometown of Peoria, Illinois and […]
Luncheon Mtg-BAMF world’s most advanced cancer care to Michigan
Our luncheon speaker will talk about BAMF, and what it has brought to Grand Rapids. You need to rsvp by FRIDAY NOON to Cheryl See you at noon at the University Club, top of the 5/3 bldg. 111 Lyon Street, Grand Rapids MI Park in the lot adjacent to the 5/3 blg off of […]
Casey Dutmer, New Phone App for Blind Shopper
Casey Dutmer will be talking about and demonstrating the new phone app for Blind Shoppers as featured on Wood TV8 https://www.woodtv.com/news/grand-rapids/free-mobile-app-helps-visually-impaired-shop-at-meijer/ Luncheon begins at 12:15 at the University Club (top floor of the 5/3 bldg) 111 Lyon Street NW, Grand Rapids MI 49503 Free Parking when in their lot off of Ottawa. YOU MUST RSVP […]
Emily Voorhees, Beyond 26-Jobs for all abilities
Emily Voorhees is the Development Director of Beyond26. After working for three years as a therapist for young adults on the Autism spectrum, she turned her attention to nonprofit development and now works to bring awareness to Beyond26’s mission of disability employment. She currently attends Grand Valley State University where she is pursuing a Master’s […]
GR Lions Holiday Raffle
This is a very popular event!!! If you have raffle items to be donated contact Ryan Smith. If you plan to attend RSVP the FRIDAY PRIOR for seating!!!!! Luncheon begins at 12:15 at the University Club (top floor of the 5/3 bldg) 111 Lyon Street NW, Grand Rapids MI 49503 Free Parking when in their […]
Presentation from Mark & Kathy Oberlin on recent trip to Africa
Lions Mark and Kathy Oberlin will be presenting a short video travelogue on their recent trip to Southern Africa in April of this year. The trip included visits to 5 countries over 4 weeks, numerous safaris and cultural stops, enjoying the raw beauty and friendly people of South Africa, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Namibia and Botswana. Leaving […]
GR Police Chief Eric Winstrom
Our very own Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Winstrom will be our guest speaker. 12:15-1:30 pm University Club (top of the 5/3 bldg) 111 Lyons, Grand Rapids Free Parking when you park in the lot adjacent to the 5/3 bldg - off of Ottawa
Rick Baker President & CEO GR Area Chamber of Commerce
Rick Baker- President and CEO GR Area Chamber of Commerce, will be speaking at our Grand Rapids Lions Club Luncheon meeting at noon. The Chamber is celebrating 135 years of serving the GR business community. Rick will discuss the latest business happenings in GR and cover the numerous challenges of our growing community. RSVP is […]
Jill Frey, Hydroponics
Jill Frey with her hydroponic gardening company Superblooms will be speaking on February 7th. RSVP to Cheryl by noon on Feb 3, 2023 Always free parking in the lot adjacent to the 5/3 bldg.