GR Lions Club

GR Lions Luncheon & Speaker, Police Chief Winstrom
2025-01-07 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Detroit)
RSVP by Dec 31 to Cheryl to attend the luncheon
Grand Rapids Police Chief Winstrom will update us on Grand Rapids events.

Kidsight Screenings at the Detroit Auto Show
2025-01-11 09:00 - 20:00
Lions have a booth at the Detroit Auto Show to do eye screenings on children from 3 months-18 years old
9am – 8 pm Shifts
See Gary for more information

Kidsight Screenings at the Detroit Auto Show
2025-01-12 09:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-17 09:00 - 20:00
Lions have a booth at the Detroit Auto Show to do eye screenings on children from 3 months-18 years old
9am – 8 pm
See Gary for more information

Kidsight Screenings at the Detroit Auto Show
2025-01-18 09:00 - 20:00
Lions have a booth at the Detroit Auto Show to do eye screenings on children from 3 months-18 years old
9 am- 8 pm
See Gary for more information

Luncheon Meeting - CANCELED due to weather
2025-01-21 12:00 - 13:30
Chris Palusky, Mel Trotter will be re-scheduled

Full Board Mtg MOVED to January 28, 2025
2025-01-28 20:00 - 21:00
Full Board Meeting – Zoom link sent to your email

GR Luncheon Feb 4, 2025-Local author Lisa Romence
2025-02-04 12:00 - 13:30
Local author Lisa Romence on her new book
rsvp 1 week prior

February Service Project Friday, Feb 7, Kids Food Basket.
2025-02-07 11:30 - 13:30
Friday February 7th from 11:30 to 1:30 for food prep at the Kids Food Basket.

Here is the link to sign up.

https://vhub.at/grlionsphelps

If everyone signing up can email or text me to let me know that would be awesome.

Kphelps1123@gmail.com or
text 616-260-9108

Hoping we can spread the word quickly with the short notice.

Thanks for your support,

Kelly Phelps

GR luncheon Feb 18, 2025 -Chris Palusky
2025-02-18 12:00 - 13:30
We will reschedule

Chris Palusky new CEO of Mel Trotter Ministries
rsvp to Cheryl Tuesday prior

Executive Board Meeting at noon
2025-03-03 12:00 - 13:00
Check your email for link and agenda

Drew Veach -A.I.
2025-03-04 12:00 - 13:30
Drew Veach will be speaking on A.I. (he leads the West Michigan AI Lab)

GR Luncheon Mtg with Amy Herbruck, poultry industry
2025-03-18 12:00
Amy Herbruck will be with us to discuss the poultry farm industry
rsvp one week prior to attend the luncheon

Full Board Meeting at 8 pm
2025-03-25 20:00 - 21:00
Check your email for zoom link and agenda

PID Dr. Gary Anderson
2025-04-01 12:00 - 13:30
PID Gary Anderson is going to talk about the newest program to the United States. Lions of the USA & A Ball for All
RSVP to Cheryl by March 25 at 10 am to reserve your seat

Service Project-Environmental Stewardship
2025-04-12 09:00 - 12:00
Mark your calendars! On Saturday, April 12, from 9:00 AM to noon, our Lions Club will
be teaming up with Calvin University’s Plaster Creek Stewards for a hands-on
environmental service project.
🌿 Greenhouse Work – We will be assisting in the greenhouse with transplanting
seedlings, an essential step in supporting local environmental restoration. This task is
accessible for all abilities, with stools available for sitting and no heavy lifting
required.
This is a family-friendly event, and non-members are welcome to join! Calvin
University will provide gloves and tools, so just bring yourself and a willingness to
help. Please wear closed-toed shoes and clothes that can get dirty.
📍 RSVP by April 4 To ensure we have all details set, please RSVP to Brad Tooker at
bradtooker1@gmail.com or call/text 989-640-6473. Meeting location details will be
shared after RSVPs are received.
Join us as we make a difference for our local environment!

Lions Youth Exchange Program - Elvie Marfil
2025-04-15 12:00 - 13:30
Lions Youth Exchange Program this summer for 3 weeks. Take in a student for the first week, the second week they go off to camp and then come back to you the third week.
Dates are: summer of 2025

Shelley Irwin Run
2025-04-19 08:00 - 13:00
In Millenium Park
Fun Run
Come join in or cheer on the runners for the 1st ever Shelley Irwin Fun Run.

Executive Meeting at noon
2025-04-22 12:00 - 13:00
Check email for zoom link and agenda

Morocco Mark & Kathy Oberlin
2025-05-06 12:00 - 13:30
Mark & Kathy Oberlin will be doing a presentation on their trip to Morocco
Please rsvp by

Kids Food Basket - food prep
2025-05-12 12:00 - 14:00
May Service Project is Kids Food Basket food prep

Monday May12th 12 to 2pm
Kids Food Basket, here’s the link to sign up
It’s a Food prep shift

https://vhub.at/grlionsphelps

Location
1300 Plymouth Ave NE Grand Rapids MI 49505

Any questions?

Kelly Phelps 616-260-9108

Thank you!

105th MD11 & SD10 (State) Convention- Keynote Speaker Judge Shea Nickell
2025-05-15 - 2025-05-17
This year the state convention is being held in Bay City. May 15-17. Double Tee by Hilton, One Wenonah Park Place. 989-891-6000 for reservations. Ask for the Lions Convention rate of $119..
There is a kick off picnic on Thursday, May 15.
Friday night is Carnival Games and a pie contest
Saturday is seminars and Keynote
For more information: https://www.lionsofmi.com/index.php/up-coming-events/md11-convention
Deadline is MAY 8, 2025

Bed Build
2025-05-16 12:30 - 16:00
Hello! You are invited to a Bed Build for Sleep in Heavenly Peace, children who sleep on the floor and do not have a bed!
🛠 Friday, May 16 (PM Build)
Afternoon Build 12:30-4pm » https://x.gldn.io/e/Dhe5wcS0gSb
🛠 Saturday, June 7 (Two Builds Available!)
Morning Build 8am-12pm » https://x.gldn.io/e/JIRFuDdOASb
Afternoon Build 12:30-4pm» https://x.gldn.io/e/sXmTMXjOASb
We hope to see you at one (or more!) of the builds!
Warmly,
The Sleep in Heavenly Peace – Kelloggsville Team
https://shpbeds.org/chapter/mi-kelloggsville/
Questions? Please contact Brad Peters: brad.peters@shpbeds.org

Bowling at Northfield Lanes
2025-05-19 17:00 - 18:30
Save the date for a night of socializing and bowling at the Northfield Lanes on Monday May 19th. Times to be determined but around 5 – 6:30 pm.
RSVP’s are NEEDED ASAP to Rob Lalley ( rll@vwlst.com ) or Kim Gary ( kimlgary55@gmail.com )
Non-bowlers are also invited to watch and ha drinks/food. Rob will be checking on the Mitten for pizza afterwards. The cost is yet to be determined.
SAVE THE DATE!!!

GR Lions Luncheon - LAST ONE
2025-05-20 12:00 - 13:30
Grand Rapids Lions Luncheon scheduled for May 20, is the LAST luncheon before we break for the summer.
RSVP to Cheryl by noon, Tuesday May 13

Full Board Meeting - 8 pm - Dispursements
2025-05-27 20:00 - 21:00
Check email for agenda and zoom link

Bed Build June 7, 2025, two shifts - 8am-12pm & 12:30pm-4pm
2025-06-07 08:00 - 16:00

GR Lions Annual Dinner
2025-06-10 18:00 - 21:00
Watermark Country Club
DTA

Drive For Vision
2025-06-16 08:00 - 17:00
Fundraising golf event – details to follow
driveforvision.com

Executive Board Meeting - noon
2025-06-24 12:00 - 13:00
