Next Meeting at the Delta 
Dec 11th 
Annual Club Meeting- No Program
The crowd cheered loudest when Marty Sytsema introduced our student guests from Oakridge High School! Counselor Kurt Kiesgen introduced two fantastic seniors, Savana Foster and Olivia Rivenbark
 
Dr. Stuart Jones was invited to provide our Rotary Club on his experience with the Annis Water Resources Institute. Dr. Jones is the new executive director of the Annis Water Resources Institute and is a professor at Grand Valley State University. The focus of the presentation was life after delisting for Muskegon Lake. What does it mean to “delist” Muskegon Lake?
 
Rich Houtteman introduces the newest Rotarian in the world at the meeting, Trevor Friedeberg
 
Great efforts and a gorgeous day for planting at Dune Harbor Park on November 21st (before the snow)! Thank you to the Muskegon Rotary Environmental Committee, Orchard View Interact Club, Muskegon Interact Club, Interactors from Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change and all the volunteers!
Susan Besteman with her guest Nick VanVorst, Mortgage Loan Officer with Northern Mortgage
 
Rob Taylor introduced his guest David Strate
 
Reflector This Week: Emily Morgenstern
 
Melissa Horton introduced the speaker for our program this week
 
President Dave Alexander announcing By-law Amendments Approved Allowing CoPresidency Option
Muskegon Rising Podcast, joined by Dan Skoglund, Executive Director of the Muskegon Rescue Mission, for a powerful conversation about how the organization supports families through housing, trauma care, childcare, employment services, and partnerships that make real change possible across Muskegon.
 
Put all our members on your smartphone for a quick dial connection!
New North Muskegon Mayor Chris Nance was guest of an excited Ohio State Buckeye fan sporting his favorite hat, Bill Loxterman
 
Dr. Emma Schroeder with her guest Andria Yost, Early Act Advisor
 
In this inspiring Muskegon Rising interview, longtime Rotarian and former law enforcement officer David Ramos shares how his passion for service has shaped every part of his life—from his years with the Muskegon County Sheriff’s Department to leading his own business with humility and generosity.
 
Linda Juarez with the World Services Committee went on the Honduras trip with some Rotarians and guests in February. Linda encouraged all to attend this year’s Chispa Project Library Build Honduras trip on June 21-28. The cost (minus airfare) is $850 per person.
Tuesday, November 18th, Rotary had a new member social gathering at the Lumberman's Vault. It was a fun event with more people showing up than expected.