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SUMMARY:May 5\, 2020 Lions Zoom Meeting - Scott Vogel\, Nothin Bundt Cakes
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a Zoom GR Lions Club Meeting with Scott Vogel.  Nothin Bundt Cakes. \nCheck your email for details of the Zoom meeting and sign in \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBIO for Scott Vogel:\nAfter graduating from Miami University of Ohio in 2000 with a degree in Marketing\, Scott started his career towards the end of the “Dot Com Boom” as an assistant product manager at a small $30M online business-to-business information company in Cleveland\, Ohio. Shortly after the Dun & Bradstreet acquisition in 2002\, News America Marketing (a division of News Corp) recruited him to join their Chicago office as a sales associate calling on SC Johnson & Sons consulting on in-store advertising and FSI’s. \n \nRealizing he had a passion for product development (and disliked wearing a suit every day)\, Scott pursued and landed a product manager position at the publicly traded Salton\, Inc. (maker of the George Foreman Grill) in 2004. This is where he was mentored\, professionally grew and learned extensively about innovation and international business. Through Salton\, Scott met his wife Christine and this month they will celebrate 12 years of marriage (best decision of his life).\n \nIn 2007\, Shark Ninja (based near Boston)\, recruited Scott away from Salton to join a talented team of associates as a senior product manager to turn the struggling near bankrupt company around. After 1 year and the turnaround of Shark Ninja realized\, Keurig / Green Mountain Coffee recruited him away to join the growing/disruptive Boston based company in 2008. As a senior marketing manager at Keurig\, he was fortunate to see and to be a part of an incredible team that helped grow a company from $300M+ sales to nearly $5B in just over 5 years. \n \nIn 2014\, BISSELL recruited Scott to be the Associate Director and to lead of one of their largest business lines that was in double digit decline at the time. Scott and his wife immediately fell in love with Grand Rapids and wanted it to become their forever home. In March of 2017\, Scott left his secure job and growing business line to open the first Nothing Bundt Cakes in Michigan with his wife to permanently set down roots in West Michigan to raise their 3 children (10\, 9 and 5-year old) and run a business focused on giving back to the community they love. \n \nIn March 2020\, Nothing Bundt Cakes Grand Rapids celebrated their 3rd birthday. They are grateful to share that since opening their doors they have been able to donate $100\,000+ worth of cake and $30\,000+ to local West Michigan charities they care deeply about. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/may-5-2020-lions-zoom-meeting-scott-vogel-nothin-bundt-cakes/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200512T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200512T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T182234
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200520T215022Z
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SUMMARY:5/12/2020 GR Lions Zoom Mtg at 7:30 pm-Dr. Adam London
DESCRIPTION:Zoom meeting is Dr. Adam London\, PhD\, RS\, DAAS – Health Officer for the Kent County Health Dept. \nHis topic will be on the current state of the COVID-19 in Kent County.  Dr. London will discuss what our county is doing to handle the virus case load\, who/what groups are being infected and other health issues that have not been getting enough news coverage. \n  \nThere is always an opportunity to ask questions at the end of his presentation. \nPlease note the time change!!!  7:30 pm
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/5-12-2020-gr-lions-zoom-mtg-at-730-pm/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200515T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200515T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T182234
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SUMMARY:Canceled - District 11-C1 Convention\, Friday\, May 15\, 2020 2-6pm
DESCRIPTION:CANCELED!!\n\nDistrict Governor Dr. Paul Hodge would like to personally invite you to attend the 11-C1 District Convention\, “2020 A Year of Great Vision” being held in conjunction with the MD11 Convention on May 15-16\, 2020. (2:00pm-6:00 pm prior to the MD convention)  Cost is $10 to attend our district convention.   Food is served at 2:00pm\n \nThe District (and MD 11) Convention will be held at the Double Tree Hotel\, in Holland Michigan\, right in our backyard.  Whether you stay the night ($89/night) or drive home after our convention-please consider attending.  There is food\, Memorial\, International Speaker\, Business Meeting\, Voting and Awards to be given out. \n\nAttached is an information sheet along with a registration form. \n \nInformation form –>>Letter to District 11-C1\, district convention change \nRegistration form –>>2020 REGISTRATION FORM \nHope to see you at the Convention!\nLion Cheryl Anderson  \n11-C1 District Convention Chairperson\n \n11-C1 Convention Committee\nDG Dr. Paul Hodge\nVDG Dr. Bob Hohendorf\nPDG Julie May\n11-C1 Sec Gwen Botting\n\nTreasurer Earl Howell\nLion Dianna Robach\nLion Deb Davis\nPID Gary Anderson\n\nLion Cheryl Anderson – Chair\n\n 
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/district-11-c1-convention-friday-may-15-2020-2-6pm/
CATEGORIES:District 11-C1/State Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200515T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200516T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T182234
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SUMMARY:Canceled - May 15-16\, 2020   MD11 District - Holland Double Tree Hotel
DESCRIPTION:CANCELED!!!! \nThe MD-11 ( Michigan’s Multiple District Convention) is a 2-day event (May 15 & 16\, 2020)  and is a fun\, educational\, motivational experience. \nIt is held THIS year at the Holland Doubletree Hotel.   More information coming. Or any questions/concerns contact Cheryl Anderson andersoc@gvsu.edu \nCome meet and enjoy fellow lions around the state
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/may-15-16-2020-district-11-c1-convention-holland-double-tree-hotel/
CATEGORIES:District 11-C1/State Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200519T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200519T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T182234
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SUMMARY:5/19/2020 GR Lions Zoom Mtg - Keith Hustak\, Spectrum Health
DESCRIPTION:Hoping you can join us as Keith Hustak from Spectrum Health presents to us about \nSpectrum Health Announces Employer Toolkit to \nHelp Businesses in the Midst of COVID-19\n\n \n“Many businesses are facing unprecedented challenges from financial loss to securing cleaning supplies to a work force reluctant to come back due to safety concerns\,” said Keith Hustak\, vice president\, Urgent Care and Occupational & Virtual Health. “We are here to help and support employers and employees by sharing our expertise with easy-to-use health and safety resources.”\n \nSee you Tuesday\, May 19\, 2020 at 7:30 \n\nFor details of the ZOOM mtg\, check your email from 5/18/2020 (4:50 pm)
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/5-19-2020-gr-lions-zoom-mtg-keith-hustak-spectrum-health/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200526T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200526T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T182234
CREATED:20200518T205722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200518T205722Z
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SUMMARY:5/26/2020 Full Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Full Board Meeting – however if you have an issue or would like to attend\, just inform Shawn Eyestone.
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/5-26-2020-full-board-meeting/
CATEGORIES:GR Lions Board Mtg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200606T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T182234
CREATED:20200429T143046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200429T143046Z
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SUMMARY:VI Sports Day 6/6/2020 - Canceled
DESCRIPTION:VI Sports Day is canceled this year due to the COV-19.
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/vi-sports-day-6-6-2020-canceled/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200626T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200630T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T182234
CREATED:20191211T145817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200330T172400Z
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SUMMARY:Canceled -  26-30\, 2020 -Lions International Convention\, Singapore
DESCRIPTION:Canceled!! \nThe Lions International Convention THIS coming June 26-30\, 2020 will be held in Singapore \nWelcome to our 103rd International Convention in Singapore\, noted as the second safest city in the world by the Economist Magazine and one of the most expensive cities globally. \n\n\n\n\nLCI is advises that the Elizabeth Hotel will be the Michigan Hotel for Singapore.  The hotel is located about 3 miles from the Sands Convention Center and a 20 minute drive from the Singapore (Sin-Changi) airport.  The hotel is located uphill from the Orchard Mall (high-end shopping)\, so consider this if you have a walking challenge.  Please check the on-line reviews as you consider this hotel.\n Thanks\,\nLion Bill Simpson \, International Convention Chair\n\n\n\n\nHere are a few facts to round out your experience. \n\nSingapore is 12 hours ahead of Detroit time; Airport code: Singapore (SIN) and Detroit (DTW)\nTravel from Detroit to Singapore is 22 hours and 9400 miles. Detroit to Australia is 23 ½ hours and 9900 miles.\nSingapore is located 85 miles south of the equator with its average humidity above 50%. Weather is considered tropical year-round.  Daily rainstorms are possible any time but usually peak in November and December.  Daily high temperatures are around 88° F\, rarely falling below 85° F or exceeding 91°  Daily lows are around 79° F and rarely fall below 77° F.\nSingapore receives predictable haze and smoke from the slash & burn agricultural fires in nearby Sumatra\, Indonesia. Travelers with respiratory problems should check the “Haze in Singapore” website.\nNo visas are required for the International Convention and those Lions staying 30 days or less. You should have a copy of your travel itinerary for customs officials.\n\nThings to see \nSingapore Botanical Gardens \nChina Town – Thian Hock Temple \nUniversal Studios Singapore \nSultan Mosque
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/june-26-30-2020-lions-international-convention-singapore/
CATEGORIES:Lions Int'l
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200725T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T182234
CREATED:20200228T165321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200606T202911Z
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SUMMARY:Cars for a Cause\, July 25\, 2020- CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:THE EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED FOR 2020. \nLook for the event to be held again next July!
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/cars-for-a-cause-july-25-2020/
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Service Projects
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200908T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200908T133000
DTSTAMP:20260409T182234
CREATED:20200902T160252Z
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SUMMARY:Sept 8\, 2020 Brian Kelly\, Grand Rapids Photographer
DESCRIPTION:Longtime local photographer\, Brian Kelly\, will be our speaker.  He is releasing the first coffee table book of Grand Rapids photography take exclusively from the air. “Aerial: Grand Rapids from Above” will feature over 50 unique and stunning photographs of our city in a hardbound 100-page book.\n\nRSVP is Required by: NOON\, FRIDAY Sept 4\, 2020:\nandersoc@gvsu.edu
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/sept-8-2020-brian-kelly-grand-rapids-photographer/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200909T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200909T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T182234
CREATED:20200822T231400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200822T231400Z
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SUMMARY:Coast to Coast Raffle for Assoc for the Blind & Visually Impaired
DESCRIPTION:ABVI still has tickets available for the annual Choose Your Coast Raffle! \n\nRemember you have one year from the drawing date of September 9 to take your trip!\n\nTickets are $20.00 each  or 6 for $100.00.\n\nIf selected\, you will choose a three night-four day trip to either New York City\, Seattle\, WA\, Miami\, FL or San Francisco CA!\n\nRaffle Form is attached. BELOW!!!!!!!!\n\n****Please note that we are no longer able to send raffle tickets via the USPS***\n\nPurchased tickets must be picked up at ABVI\, 456 Cherry St. SE\, Grand Rapids 49503\, or we will email you your ticket numbers and store your tickets at our office.\n\nFor more information or to purchase tickets by phone contact Lion Linda Zizos at 616-458-1187\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLinda Zizos\nFundraising and Development\nAssociation for the Blind & Visually Impaired\n456 Cherry St. SE\nGrand Rapids\, MI 49503\nPhone: 616 458-1187 ext. 317\nFax: 616 458-7113\nwww.abvimichigan.org\nWe help individuals living with low vision or blindness thrive in a sighted world.\nCOAST TO COAST FLYER CLICK BELOW!!!!\n2020 REVISED raffle flyer
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/coast-to-coast-raffle-for-assoc-for-the-blind-visually-impaired/
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200921T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200921T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T182234
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200727T145709Z
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SUMMARY:Drive For Vision Monday\, Sept 21\, 2020
DESCRIPTION:Drive For Vision has been moved from June until Sept!  Mark your calendars for Monday\, Sept 21\, 2020! \n\nDrive for Vision is an annual charity golf outing! It is a collaboration between the Grand Rapids Lions Club and Grand Rapids Ophthalmology. \nFunds raised from this event provide needed vision care in our community. Generous support has aided many thousands of people in our community challenged by vision loss. And yet\, the need keeps growing. To assist increasing numbers of individuals who have unmet vision needs\, we need your help. \n\n2020-DFV new date announcement v2(1) \n  \n 
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/drive-for-vision/
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200922T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200922T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T182234
CREATED:20200916T195245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200916T195245Z
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SUMMARY:Club Zoom Meeting Tuesday\, Sept 22 at 8 pm
DESCRIPTION:Hope you can join us on a Zoom meeting Tuesday\, Sept 22 at 8 pm.  Call and invite a fellow member to join inlanders.  Check your email from Wednesday\, Sept 16 for the zoom link – DO NOT SHARE THIS LINK PUBLICLY!!! \nWe will have a guest speaker.  More details to follow.
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/club-zoom-meeting-tuesday-sept-22-at-8-pm/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200923T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200923T233000
DTSTAMP:20260409T182234
CREATED:20200923T010346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200923T012054Z
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SUMMARY:USA/Canada Lions Leadership Virtual Forum - Deadline to register 9/23/20
DESCRIPTION:YOU NEED TO REGISTER TO ATTEND the USA/Canada Lions Leadership Virtual Forum.\nSeminars on Friday\, Saturday and Sunday\, Sept 25-27\, 2020  Attend them all or only a few. \n$20 to register but you MUST register by midnight\, Sept 23\, 2020
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/usa-canada-lions-leadership-virtual-forum-deadline-to-register-9-23-20/
CATEGORIES:Lions Int'l
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201006T133000
DTSTAMP:20260409T182234
CREATED:20201001T120054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201001T120054Z
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SUMMARY:OCT 6\, 2020 Luncheon Mtg at U-Club - Travel Mi David Lorenz
DESCRIPTION:David Lorenz\nVice President\, Travel Michigan \nDave Lorenz serves as Vice President of Travel Michigan\, where he is responsible for leading the state’s tourism branding\, advertising and public relations efforts\, overseeing the award-winning Pure Michigan tourism campaign\, and coordinating overall statewide tourism initiatives. \nMr. Lorenz is Vice Chair of the National Council of State Tourism Directors. In addition\, he is on the Board of Directors for the U.S. Travel Association\, Michigan Cares for Tourism\, Circle Michigan\, Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau\, MotorCities National Heritage Association\, West Michigan Tourism Association\, Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau\, and the Grand Rapids Hotel Advisory Board.\nPrior to Travel Michigan\, Mr. Lorenz was the Manager of Partnerships and Promotions\, for Meijer\, Inc. He also has 14 years’ experience in radio broadcasting in roles varying from announcer and news reporter to numerous management positions. \nMr. Lorenz attended Western Michigan University.  He lives in Norton Shores with his wife\, Roberta. \nRSVP by FRIDAY NOON\, Oct 2\, 2020 to Cheryl. \nAs Always free parking in the 5/3/ parking lot off of Ottawa
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/oct-6-2020-luncheon-mtg-at-u-club-travel-mi-david-lorenz/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201013T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201013T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T182234
CREATED:20201009T150429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201009T150429Z
UID:2982-1602619200-1602622800@www.grandrapidslionsclub.org
SUMMARY:GR Lions Social Zoom Meeting-Tues\, Oct 13\, 2020 at 8 pm
DESCRIPTION:I hope you can join the 1-hour Zoom meeting for some social time to see how you all are doing. \nThese Zoom meetings are open to ANY GR Lion Member\, (social or luncheon status). \nI know Zoom sounds scary but it is REALLY simple!!!  Zoom doesn’t cost a thing\, it is a FREE App. \nCheck your email for the Zoom link and Passcode (emailed Friday\, Oct 9 at 11 am) \nGrab a beverage and hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/gr-lions-social-zoom-meeting-tues-oct-13-2020-at-8-pm/
CATEGORIES:Social Events,Weekly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201020T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201020T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T182234
CREATED:20201015T180155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201015T180155Z
UID:3001-1603224000-1603227600@www.grandrapidslionsclub.org
SUMMARY:Next Tuesday\, Oct 20\, 2020 Virtual Meeting with David Burch
DESCRIPTION:Next Tuesday\, Oct 20\, 2020 Virtual Meeting with David Burch as our speaker for the meeting.   Zoom Link will be sent to your email.\n\nDavid Burch is a financial advisor by day\, author by night.  David was driven to write this book in efforts to help \n \nPoverty is splitting a mayonnaise sandwich three ways with your siblings. Anger is what would drive your mom’s boyfriend to dump garbage onto your bed as a wakeup call. Fortitude and courage are what it takes to drive you to succeed in spite of a hard upbringing. In Pocket Full of Dreams\, author David B. Burch describes his journey alongside siblings Jeff and Christine and his twin half-brothers Keith and Kelly as they ride an emotional roller coaster growing up in Michigan. Battling abuse thrown his way by his dad and later by the other men in his mom’s life\, he writes about how he mentally escapes such torture by throwing himself into sports and later the military. His life isn’t without some bright spots as he shares about his close relationships with friends and then about the loves in his life. As a reader\, your heart will go out to David and his siblings as they face cruelty to their pets\, themselves and their mom. Just when you think he’s seen enough heartbreak\, ultimately another obstacle comes his way. This is a real page turner and a story that drives home the fact that you can survive with faith\, love and the will to succeed.
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/next-tuesday-oct-20-2020-virtual-meeting-with-david-burch/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201026T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201031T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T182234
CREATED:20200924T212258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200924T213132Z
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SUMMARY:Crafting Vision - Oct 26-31\, 2020
DESCRIPTION:CRAFTING VISION Fundraiser for the Assoc for the Blind & Visually Impaired \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Home Version! Meijer is once again our Presenting Sponsor\, for which we are so grateful. \nAn individual Party Pack for Two at the cost of $75.00. Your ticket will include a Personal Party Pack for Two\, filled with 2 craft brews from Brewery Vivant (including a braille-labeled beer)\, light appetizer\, two awesome Silipint pint glasses and more! Plus\, you will be given exclusive access to a short\, newly produced video featuring stories from clients describing what ABVI means to them\, which we know will be both uplifting and inspiring\, and will show viewers why donating to ABVI is so important. \nIndividual Party Packs may be picked up at our office during the week of October 26 and we will provide pick-up hours prior to that date. For sponsors\, we will deliver Party Packs to a designated individual for them to distribute to their people.  (Sponsorship levels are listed below) \nPrior to the event\, we will be sending further instructions on how to access our video\, when to pick up the party bags\, etc. \nI am here for questions\, or to graciously help you signup. What a vision…an entire community of people toasting ABVI throughout the last week of October! \nThank you all in advance for your consideration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCheers! \nLion Linda Zizos\,\nABVI Fundraising and Development \n\n\n\n616.458.1187 or lzizos@abvimichigan.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBREW MASTER SPONSOR | $5\,000 \n\nEight Happy Hour Party Packs for Two – delivered to sponsor representative for distribution\nSponsor’s logo prominently displayed on printed program\nSponsor’s logo prominently displayed on invitation\n\n\nSponsor’s logo on organizational and event social media sites including event video\n\nPINT SPONSOR | $2\,500 \n\nSix Happy Hour Party Packs for Two – delivered to sponsor representative for distribution\nSponsor’s logo prominently displayed on printed program\nSponsor’s logo on organizational and event social media sites including event video\n\nPILSNER SPONSOR | $1\,500 \n\nFour Happy Hour Party Packs for Two – delivered to sponsor representative for distribution\nSponsor’s name listed on printed program\nSponsor’s name listed on event video\n\nSAMPLER SPONSOR | $500 \n\nTwo Happy Hour Party Packs for Two – delivered to sponsor representative for distribution\nSponsor’s name listed on printed program\n\n•INDIVIDUAL TICKETS  $75 \nOne Happy Hour Party Pack for Two – to pick up at Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired\n456 Cherry St. SE Grand Rapids\, MI 49503
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/crafting-vision-oct-26-31-2020/
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Service Projects,Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201103T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201103T133000
DTSTAMP:20260409T182234
CREATED:20201030T001106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T001200Z
UID:3049-1604404800-1604410200@www.grandrapidslionsclub.org
SUMMARY:Nov 3\, 2020 GR Lions Luncheon - Kim Bode
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, Nov 3\, 2020 we will be holding a GR Lions Luncheon Meeting at the University Club at noon.  Our guest speaker is Kim Bode\, see bio below \nRSVP to Cheryl if you plan to attend by Noon on Friday\, Oct 30  \n \n\nKim Bode loves small businesses and West Michigan\, so she spends a lot of her time happy houring and advocating for both through the Small Business Association of Michigan’s Legislative Action Council and Leadership Council committee. \n \nSupporting women is Bode’s passion and she lives this by serving on the Inforum Regional Council and their event committee. She has brought in people like Tarana Burke\, founder of the Me Too Movement\, and Sarah Thomas\, the first female NFL official\, to chat with the Grand Rapids community. She is also a board advisor for Women in Defense\, which is seriously badass. \n \nWhen Bode isn’t networking and serving\, she can be found on the airwaves\, either through the ever-entertaining Happy Hour Hustle podcast.\n \n· Weird hobby: Wallpaper and remodeling travel trailers or cabins\n· Cool community engagement: Small Business Association of Michigan\n· Badass accomplishment: Being a business owner for 13+ years…oh\, and that one time 25\,000 lanterns were launched over downtown GR
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/nov-3-2020-gr-lions-luncheon-kim-bode/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201107T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201107T123000
DTSTAMP:20260409T182234
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SUMMARY:FREE EVENT - Lions Opportunities in a Virtual World\, Nov 7\, 2020 9:00am-12:30 pm
DESCRIPTION:Lions Opportunities in a Virtual World event! When the world went into ‘shut down’ back in March\, 2020\, no one thought we would still be here today!  The Lions of Michigan Leadership Institute staff saw a need for Lions – how do we continue in this now virtual world!? Many Lions are embracing this new normal and many have questions and concerns. Our goal is to help provide information to all Lions to improve their virtual knowledge and to help their club thrive and grow during this unprecedented time! We are very excited to help the Lions in Michigan explore and learn more about Virtual Opportunities for Meetings\, Service\, Fundraising\, Leadership and Membership. \nThis virtual event is FREE and will be held on Saturday\, November 7\, 2020\, from 9am-12:30pm.  Vice President Brian Sheehan will kick off this event with a short welcome\, followed by 10-15 minute presentations on each subject with a short Question and Answer period.  \nLions can register via the link in the poster or the QR code using their smart phone. \nCheck out the flyer –>> Lions Virtual World Opportunities Poster
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/free-event-lions-opportunities-in-a-virtual-world-nov-7-2020-900am-1230-pm/
CATEGORIES:District 11-C1/State Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201117T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201117T213000
DTSTAMP:20260409T182234
CREATED:20201113T170036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T170036Z
UID:3088-1605643200-1605648600@www.grandrapidslionsclub.org
SUMMARY:GR Lions Club Zoom Mtg\, 8 pm  Scott Patchin\, Scott Patchin\, author and owner\, The Tru Group
DESCRIPTION:Scott Patchin\, Scott Patchin\, author and owner\, The Tru Group\n\nScott has a passion for individuals and organizations in transition. His coaching and leadership development practice is focused on growth-related transitions for leaders and organizations. He has over two decades of experience in coaching\, facilitating strategic planning\, delivering leadership development programs\, and working in and with high growth organizations.\nPatchin founded Holland-based The trU Group in 2009 with the intent on helping organizations and leaders in transition realize growth and excellence. His expertise lies in creating strategy\, developing leaders\, and then building and equipping both leaders and leadership teams to effectively manage growth.\n\nCheck your email from Friday\, Nov 13 for the zoom link
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/gr-lions-club-zoom-mtg-8-pm-scott-patchin-scott-patchin-author-and-owner-the-tru-group/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T182234
CREATED:20200225T165040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200923T011429Z
UID:2550-1605810600-1605816000@www.grandrapidslionsclub.org
SUMMARY:Virtual - “Cherry Health Celebration”. Nov 19\, 2020   6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
DESCRIPTION:Check out the flyer for the event – (bottom of the page)   \nTime to register – registrations ends Oct 21 \nVirtual – “Cherry Health Celebration”. Nov 19\, 2020 \n6:30 pm – 8:00pm \n\n\n\n\nDate  Thursday\, November 19\, 2020 \nTimes 6:30 pm Remote Reception \n7 pm Program \nConcise Interactive Livestream Presentation with special guests! \nWhere:  Guests will receive a link to view the Livestream with their reservation.\nTickets $100 • RVSP by October 21 \nTickets include a meal from our restaurant partners\, an interactive event kit and a ‘seed’ donation for patient access. \nRegister  cherryhealth.org/donate/events \nfoundation@cherryhealth.com 616.965.8254 \n\n\n\n\n\nThis virtual\, live-streamed event will lift the voices of frontline workers. Sharing the essential equity offered by Cherry Health’s access to affordable health care\, regardless of income or insurance\, the stories shared will immerse you in the vital mission of caring for our neighbors. Join us in Celebration of the doctors\, counselors\, social workers\, pharmacists\, dentists and psychologists who work with restaurant cooks\, housekeeping staff\, home-health aides\, grocery clerks and line workers to keep us all safe and healthy. \nTickets are $100 and include a complimentary meal (a meal voucher from your choice of one of our restaurant partners) and a virtual event interactive kit. \nSponsorships are  encouraged with safer social hosting options available for your guests. \nFlyer —->>>>Cherry Health Celebration Digital Invite 11.19.2020 \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/cherry-street-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201201T133000
DTSTAMP:20260409T182234
CREATED:20201111T163246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201128T151529Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED\, Univ Club Closed!!! - Dec 1\, 2020\, Roy Johnson\, licensed investigator for Michigan
DESCRIPTION:Due to the University Club being shut down in accordance with the Governor\, December 1\, 2020 meeting has been canceled and our speaker has been put on hold. \nStay safe \n  \nRoy Johnson founded and created The Bureau Group in the Fall of 2010 and still remains the Managing Partner. \nJohnson has over 30 years of experience in Federal and State law enforcement as a senior investigator and also as a manager.  He is a graduate of Indiana State University with a Masters of Science in Personnel Administration and Educational Psychology.  Mr. Johnson’s key skills lie in leading investigations of sophisticated organizations\, uncovering facts through interview or interrogations and analyzing facts to lead to the resolution of the investigation.  He is an FBI-certified police instructor and has developed expertise in crisis management and the behavioral sciences.  Johnson was also the Field Coordinator for the FBI in Michigan for more than 20 years\, working with the National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime in Quantico\, Virginia\, that addressed significant violent crimes throughout the United States.  Those cases often involved extreme violent crimes\, or unusual and unsolved matters that relied on criminal profiles and assessments\, which then provided assistance to law enforcement in their respective jurisdictions.  Upon his retirement from the FBI after serving in Southwestern Michigan\, Johnson moved to Washington D.C. and worked as the Special Agent in Charge for the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction (SIGIR).  This unique agency reported to both the Secretary of Defense and Department of State\, conducting oversight reviews and investigations which were related to the combined U.S. efforts in Iraq and the Middle East.  Since September of 2010\, he continues to be a licensed professional investigator in the State of Michigan. \nUniversity Club 5/3 bldg (top floor) – NOON\n111 Lyon St NW\nGrand Rapids MI 49503 \nFree Parking \nRSVP by NOVEMBER 27th to Cheryl Anderson!!!   \n 
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/dec-1-2020-university-club-roy-johnson/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201205T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T182234
CREATED:20201024T164103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T205105Z
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SUMMARY:Canceled - Holiday Shopping Sat. Dec 5\, 2020
DESCRIPTION:CANCELED \n  \nHoliday Shopping with children from Saboah Ministries will take place on Saturday\, Dec 5 from 8am-11am at the Meijers in Cascade on 28th & I96.  This year\, due to COVID\, there will no visually impaired children. \nDrivers are NOT needed but shoppers ARE NEEDED.  \nNo wrapping of gifts or backroom for coffee or your coats. \nContact Anne Baird\, baird@surfree.com or Mike Thibodeau\, muthibodeau@gmail.com  if you can volunteer. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/holiday-shopping-sat-dec-5-2020-8am-11am/
CATEGORIES:Service Projects
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201208T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T182234
CREATED:20201208T001735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201208T001735Z
UID:3153-1607455800-1607459400@www.grandrapidslionsclub.org
SUMMARY:Tues Dec 8\, 2020 - Social Zoom Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We won’t be able to meet together until 2021\, due to the governor’s new closure extension. 🙁  \nTomorrow night\, please come on zoom for a minute or two just to say HI!!! \nOr CALL IN – phone number below\, we would love to hear from you!!!!  We would love to physically see you and see how you and your family are doing during this pandemic. \nCheck your email on 12/7/2020 for zoom link and do not publish that link.
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/tues-dec-8-2020-social-zoom-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201215T133000
DTSTAMP:20260409T182234
CREATED:20201208T001921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201208T001921Z
UID:3155-1608033600-1608039000@www.grandrapidslionsclub.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Raffle GR Lions Mtg - CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:Dec 15\, 2020\, our Grand Rapids Lions Holiday Raffle at the University Club has now been canceled due to the governor’s closure extension.
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/holiday-raffle-gr-lions-mtg-canceled/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T182234
CREATED:20210104T161321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210104T161321Z
UID:3202-1609833600-1609866000@www.grandrapidslionsclub.org
SUMMARY:NO Meeting on January 5\, 2021
DESCRIPTION:With the University Club CLOSED\, there is no scheduled meeting on January 5\, 2021. \nWe hope to see you all on the social meeting next Tuesday evening\, January 12\, 2021 – check your email for the Zoom link. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/no-meeting-on-january-5-2021/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T182234
CREATED:20210106T200729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T210751Z
UID:3215-1610438400-1610470800@www.grandrapidslionsclub.org
SUMMARY:G R Lions Social Zoom Meeting\, Jan 12\, 2021 @ 7pm
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, Jan 12\, 2021 will be a social meeting via Zoom \nTime: 7:00 pm \nThere could be a trivia game!!  Or just social time with everyone \nA Zoom link was sent to your email on Monday\, Jan 11  or contact Cheryl if you need it sent again
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/g-r-lions-social-zoom-meeting-jan-12-2021/
CATEGORIES:Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210119T133000
DTSTAMP:20260409T182234
CREATED:20210106T223604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210126T020920Z
UID:3220-1611057600-1611063000@www.grandrapidslionsclub.org
SUMMARY:1/19/21 Our FIRST G.R. Lions Club Luncheon Meeting welcomes Joanne Verboom
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our FIRST meeting of the 2021!!! \nThe Zoom meeting will be open at noon for business club business and then at 12:15 we will have our speaker\, Joanne Verboom\, President of Travel by Gagnon speak to us on “All things travel including domestic and international\, PLUS traveling with pets and all things COVID safety.” \n\n\n\n\nJoAnne Verboom\, Travel By Gagnon\n4545 Cascade Rd\,  Grand Rapids MI  49546\n(800) 452-2547 toll free\n(616) 942-6630 local\n(616) 942-6028 fax\njoanne@travelbygagnon.com\n\n\n\n\n\nCheck your email for the zoom link
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/1-19-21-grand-rapids-lions-club-luncheon-meeting-at-the-university-club-at-noon/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210126T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210126T133000
DTSTAMP:20260409T182234
CREATED:20210118T173907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210118T174144Z
UID:3252-1611662400-1611667800@www.grandrapidslionsclub.org
SUMMARY:1/26/2021 - GR Lions Full Board Zoom Meeting at noon
DESCRIPTION:January 26\, 2021 at noon the GR Lions club will be holding a full board meeting via zoom. \nThe Zoom link will be sent out through your email. \n 
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/gr-lions-full-board-meeting-at-noon/
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