Guests
Youth Programs
Weekly Program Speakers
Next Meeting - March 28 at the Delta
DEI Committee - Great Michigan Read/author visit
Kendrah Robinson got the crowd cheering for our Reeths-Puffer guests.  Assistant Principal, Kristia Whitaker, introduced two of her seniors, Emerson Gezelle (who plans to attend the University of Michigan) & Trent Ryker (he plans to attend Ferris State University).
New Induction
Darwin Smith was born and raised in Muskegon Heights, MI. He attended and graduated from St. Michael's Elementary School, Muskegon Catholic Central in high school. After high school he attended Muskegon Community College then transferred to Ferris State College to eventually get accepted to the School of Pharmacy and graduated in 1986.
Darwin is sponsored by Karen Buie
New Induction
Amanda Rupurt was born in Fremont and raised in Muskegon by her mother Laura and stepfather David. She attended Muskegon High School but graduated from Orchard View. Amanda also has a daughter named Elizabeth, who is 21 years old.
Amanda is sponsored by Kevin Ricco
 
Our Club was well represented March 14 at the Great Lakes Rotary PETS (President Elect Training) conference in Kalamazoo. With a theme of “The Magic of Rotary” our own Brianna Scott, who is the District Governor Elect for our District 6290, is clearly getting in the spirit! She’s flanked by, left, our President Nominee Dave Alexander and our President Elect Tim Arter. Our Rotarians were among 455 Rotarians from seven Great Lakes districts. District 6290 comprises 53 Rotary Clubs with Muskegon’s Club, at about 250 members, the largest. As the old saying goes, it ain’t braggin’ if it’s true.
Put all our members on your smartphone for a quick dial connection. You will be glad you did.
Melissa Moore introduced her guests, Jenna Lakos (Read Muskegon Development Coordinator) and Jeane Carefelle (Read Muskegon)
Don Kalisz introduced Matt Ryzenga (Kindred Marketing Lead Director)
Meredith Smillie has seven slots in the draft for March Madness. We need to fill up this bracket! Not only do you have three chances to win a Paul Harris Fellow, but you will also fulfill your suggested contribution to the Rotary Foundation. It is a win-win situation for all. $100 is due on March 28 for all participants. If you have already completed sign up and paid, thank you. I will be at Rotary on March 28 and can take your cash or check (put March Madness on the memo line), or you may mail it to my attention at 175 West Apple Avenue Muskegon MI 49440. Contact me at 616-566-9828 or msmillie@bethany.org to register!
Tim Arter brought Tim Tuthill as his guest (Association for Blind & Visually Impaired CEO)
Rob Mathis brought prospective new members Angela Ferrier (ATA Title Account Executive) and Ken Ferrier (HomeFlex Realty Broker/Owner)
Andy Buelow introduced Tatum Hawkins, Director of Development and Communications for Women’s Resource Center in Grand Rapids. Tatum presented on services for Justice-Involved Women in Muskegon County.
Tatum shared about the Women’s Resource Center was founded in 1973 and focused on work force development and giving voice to pursue goals and dreams. Tatum focused her discussion on the New Beginnings Program which prepares women in successfully returning to their community and alleviate barriers to recidivism.