GR Lions Club

April 20, 2021 GR Lions Luncheon Mtg-Dan Verhill, The Cottage Bar
2021-04-20 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Detroit)
The Grand Rapids Lions Club will be meeting at 12:15pm -1:30 pm at the University Club.
You must RSVP by Friday April 16.
Speaker: Dan Verhill, Past Owner of The Cottage Bar, downtown Grand Rapids
University Club (top of 5/3 bldg)
111 Lyons
Grand Rapids Mi
ALWAYS FREE PARKING

Orientation - will be April 13 12:15pm Designed for new members but open to all members!!!
2021-04-13 12:00 - 13:00
Orientation – will be April 13 12:15pm Designed for new members but open to all members!!!
Curious about what Lions are all about and how/what the GR Lions do, attend the Grand Rapids Orientation meeting.
The link was sent on 3/22/21 to your email and please do not make the link public.

April 6, 2021 GR Lions Luncheon Mtg-Lion Tony Zoellner
2021-04-06 12:00 - 13:30
The Grand Rapids Lions Club will be meeting at 12:00pm -1:30 pm at the University Club. You must RSVP.
Speaker Lion Tony Zoellner, Management Consultant
Topic: Talent Optimization: Designing Amazing Teams

March 30, 2021 No regular Mtg - Full Board Mtg
2021-03-30 12:00 - 13:30
March 30, 2021 the FULL board will meet via zoom. Check your email for the zoom link.

Tuesday, March 23, 2021 - FREE TUESDAY
2021-03-23 12:00 - 13:30
March has 5 Tuesdays, the full board will meet the last Tuesday of the month, 3/30/21. Tuesday, 3/23/21 is a free day. Enjoy.
Next Meeting is April 6, 2021

March 16, 2021 GR Lions Luncheon Mtg, Vonnie Woodrick
2021-03-16 12:00 - 13:30
Tuesday March 16, 2021 the Grand Rapids Lions will have their luncheon meeting at the University Club with a great speaker, Vonnie Woodrick.
Vonnie Woodrick is founder of the non-profit organization – i understand, an author, podcast host, certified life coach and a social change agent who is passionate about changing the perception and conversation surrounding mental health and suicide. She founded the non-profit organization i understand, which exemplifies her determination to reduce stigma and judgment surrounding mental health/brain health illnesses.
Her book, titled i understand: love, pain and healing after suicide, has landed at number three on Amazon on the subject. The book currently is being used as a resource by the Michigan Sheriff’s Association Victim Service Unit Advocates. These advocates go into the homes of families who have just experienced the devastation of losing a loved one to suicide.
Her book, titled i understand: love, pain and healing after suicide, has landed at number three on Amazon on the subject. The book currently is being used as a resource by the Michigan Sheriff’s Association Victim Service Unit Advocates. These advocates go into the homes of families who have just experienced the devastation of losing a loved one to suicide.
University Club
111 Lyons
Grand Rapids MI
Parking is always FREE

March 9, 2021 - NO Lion MEETING
2021-03-09 12:00 - 13:30
There is no Lion meeting this upcoming Tuesday, March 9, 2021.
Our next meeting will be in person on March 16, 2021 at the University Club.

March 2, 2021 GR Lions Luncheon Mtg
2021-03-02 12:00 - 13:30
Details of speaker TBD

University Club
111 Lyons
Grand Rapids MI
Parking is always FREE

2/23/21 No Regular Luncheon Mtg - Exec Board Meeting via Zoom
2021-02-23 12:00 - 13:30
2/23/21 there is no regular GR Lions Luncheon Mtg but an executive board meeting via zoom.

Feb 16, 2021 GR Lions In-person Luncheon Mtg at the University Club -Lion Ann Zoellner
2021-02-16 12:00 - 13:30
Feb 16, 2021 the Grand Rapids Lions In-Person Luncheon meeting will be held at the University Club. Our speaker will be our very own, Lion Ann Zoellner speaking of her travels to Africa and Spain.
RSVP to Lion Cheryl Anderson (andersoc@gvsu.edu) by Friday Feb 12, 2021 by NOON if you plan to attend.
University Club (top of 5/3 bldg)
111 Lyons, GR Mi 49503
Parking is always free!!!!

Feb 9, 2021 Grand Rapids Lions Luncheon Social Zoom Mtg 12:30-1:30 pm
2021-02-09 12:30 - 13:30
Tuesday, Feb 9, 2021 the Grand Rapids Lions will be holding a social Zoom meeting from 12:30-1:30pm.
This is a great time to check in and see how everyone is doing and bring up any questions or concerns that you would like the club to address.
Check your email on Feb 5, 2021 for the zoom information.
Next in-person meeting is Feb 16, 2021

GR Luncheon Mtg, Feb 2, 2021 -Our speaker will be a local author/former MSU Football player
2021-02-02 12:00 - 13:30
Our Feb 2, 2021 luncheon meeting will be welcoming Mitch Lyons, a local author/former MSU football player.

Grand Rapids native, Spartan gridiron great releases book comparing football & finances.

1/26/2021 - GR Lions Full Board Zoom Meeting at noon
2021-01-26 12:00 - 13:30
January 26, 2021 at noon the GR Lions club will be holding a full board meeting via zoom.
The Zoom link will be sent out through your email.

1/19/21 Our FIRST G.R. Lions Club Luncheon Meeting welcomes Joanne Verboom
2021-01-19 12:00 - 13:30
Welcome to our FIRST meeting of the 2021!!!
The 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.”

JoAnne Verboom, Travel By Gagnon
4545 Cascade Rd, Grand Rapids MI 49546
(800) 452-2547 toll free
(616) 942-6630 local
(616) 942-6028 fax
joanne@travelbygagnon.com

Check your email for the zoom link

G R Lions Social Zoom Meeting, Jan 12, 2021 @ 7pm
2021-01-12 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday, Jan 12, 2021 will be a social meeting via Zoom
Time: 7:00 pm
There could be a trivia game!! Or just social time with everyone
A Zoom link was sent to your email on Monday, Jan 11 or contact Cheryl if you need it sent again

NO Meeting on January 5, 2021
2021-01-05 08:00 - 17:00
With the University Club CLOSED, there is no scheduled meeting on January 5, 2021.
We hope to see you all on the social meeting next Tuesday evening, January 12, 2021 – check your email for the Zoom link.

Holiday Raffle GR Lions Mtg - CANCELED
2020-12-15 12:00 - 13:30
Dec 15, 2020, our Grand Rapids Lions Holiday Raffle at the University Club has now been canceled due to the governor’s closure extension.

Tues Dec 8, 2020 - Social Zoom Meeting
2020-12-08 19:30 - 20:30
We won’t be able to meet together until 2021, due to the governor’s new closure extension. 🙁
Tomorrow night, please come on zoom for a minute or two just to say HI!!!
Or 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.
Check your email on 12/7/2020 for zoom link and do not publish that link.

Canceled - Holiday Shopping Sat. Dec 5, 2020
2020-12-05 08:00 - 11:00
CANCELED

Holiday 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.
Drivers are NOT needed but shoppers ARE NEEDED.
No wrapping of gifts or backroom for coffee or your coats.
Contact Anne Baird, baird@surfree.com or Mike Thibodeau, muthibodeau@gmail.com if you can volunteer.

CANCELED, Univ Club Closed!!! - Dec 1, 2020, Roy Johnson, licensed investigator for Michigan
2020-12-01 12:00 - 13:30
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.
Stay safe

Roy Johnson founded and created The Bureau Group in the Fall of 2010 and still remains the Managing Partner.
Johnson 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.
University Club 5/3 bldg (top floor) – NOON
111 Lyon St NW
Grand Rapids MI 49503
Free Parking
RSVP by NOVEMBER 27th to Cheryl Anderson!!!

Virtual - “Cherry Health Celebration”. Nov 19, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
2020-11-19 18:30 - 20:00
Check out the flyer for the event – (bottom of the page)
Time to register – registrations ends Oct 21
Virtual – “Cherry Health Celebration”. Nov 19, 2020
6:30 pm – 8:00pm

Date Thursday, November 19, 2020
Times 6:30 pm Remote Reception
7 pm Program
Concise Interactive Livestream Presentation with special guests!
Where: Guests will receive a link to view the Livestream with their reservation.
Tickets $100 • RVSP by October 21
Tickets include a meal from our restaurant partners, an interactive event kit and a ‘seed’ donation for patient access.
Register cherryhealth.org/donate/events
foundation@cherryhealth.com 616.965.8254

This 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.
Tickets 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.
Sponsorships are encouraged with safer social hosting options available for your guests.
Flyer —->>>>Cherry Health Celebration Digital Invite 11.19.2020

GR Lions Club Zoom Mtg, 8 pm Scott Patchin, Scott Patchin, author and owner, The Tru Group
2020-11-17 20:00 - 21:30
Scott Patchin, Scott Patchin, author and owner, The Tru Group

Scott 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.
Patchin 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.

Check your email from Friday, Nov 13 for the zoom link

FREE EVENT - Lions Opportunities in a Virtual World, Nov 7, 2020 9:00am-12:30 pm
2020-11-07 08:00 - 12:30
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.
This 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.
Lions can register via the link in the poster or the QR code using their smart phone.
Check out the flyer –>> Lions Virtual World Opportunities Poster

Nov 3, 2020 GR Lions Luncheon - Kim Bode
2020-11-03 12:00 - 13:30
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
RSVP to Cheryl if you plan to attend by Noon on Friday, Oct 30

Kim 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.

Supporting 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.

When Bode isn’t networking and serving, she can be found on the airwaves, either through the ever-entertaining Happy Hour Hustle podcast.

· Weird hobby: Wallpaper and remodeling travel trailers or cabins
· Cool community engagement: Small Business Association of Michigan
· Badass accomplishment: Being a business owner for 13+ years…oh, and that one time 25,000 lanterns were launched over downtown GR

Crafting Vision - Oct 26-31, 2020
2020-10-26 08:00 - 2020-10-31 17:00
CRAFTING VISION Fundraiser for the Assoc for the Blind & Visually Impaired

The Home Version! Meijer is once again our Presenting Sponsor, for which we are so grateful.
An 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.
Individual 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)
Prior to the event, we will be sending further instructions on how to access our video, when to pick up the party bags, etc.
I 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!
Thank you all in advance for your consideration.

Cheers!
Lion Linda Zizos,
ABVI Fundraising and Development

616.458.1187 or lzizos@abvimichigan.org.

BREW MASTER SPONSOR | $5,000

Eight Happy Hour Party Packs for Two – delivered to sponsor representative for distribution
Sponsor’s logo prominently displayed on printed program
Sponsor’s logo prominently displayed on invitation

Sponsor’s logo on organizational and event social media sites including event video

PINT SPONSOR | $2,500

Six Happy Hour Party Packs for Two – delivered to sponsor representative for distribution
Sponsor’s logo prominently displayed on printed program
Sponsor’s logo on organizational and event social media sites including event video

PILSNER SPONSOR | $1,500

Four Happy Hour Party Packs for Two – delivered to sponsor representative for distribution
Sponsor’s name listed on printed program
Sponsor’s name listed on event video

SAMPLER SPONSOR | $500

Two Happy Hour Party Packs for Two – delivered to sponsor representative for distribution
Sponsor’s name listed on printed program

•INDIVIDUAL TICKETS $75
One Happy Hour Party Pack for Two – to pick up at Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired
456 Cherry St. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Next Tuesday, Oct 20, 2020 Virtual Meeting with David Burch
2020-10-20 20:00 - 21:00
Next Tuesday, Oct 20, 2020 Virtual Meeting with David Burch as our speaker for the meeting. Zoom Link will be sent to your email.

David Burch is a financial advisor by day, author by night. David was driven to write this book in efforts to help

Poverty 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.

GR Lions Social Zoom Meeting-Tues, Oct 13, 2020 at 8 pm
2020-10-13 20:00 - 21:00
I hope you can join the 1-hour Zoom meeting for some social time to see how you all are doing.
These Zoom meetings are open to ANY GR Lion Member, (social or luncheon status).
I know Zoom sounds scary but it is REALLY simple!!! Zoom doesn’t cost a thing, it is a FREE App.
Check your email for the Zoom link and Passcode (emailed Friday, Oct 9 at 11 am)
Grab a beverage and hope to see you there!

OCT 6, 2020 Luncheon Mtg at U-Club - Travel Mi David Lorenz
2020-10-06 12:00 - 13:30
David Lorenz
Vice President, Travel Michigan
Dave 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.
Mr. 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.
Prior 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.
Mr. Lorenz attended Western Michigan University. He lives in Norton Shores with his wife, Roberta.
RSVP by FRIDAY NOON, Oct 2, 2020 to Cheryl.
As Always free parking in the 5/3/ parking lot off of Ottawa

USA/Canada Lions Leadership Virtual Forum - Deadline to register 9/23/20
2020-09-23 23:00 - 23:30
YOU NEED TO REGISTER TO ATTEND the USA/Canada Lions Leadership Virtual Forum.
Seminars on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept 25-27, 2020 Attend them all or only a few.
$20 to register but you MUST register by midnight, Sept 23, 2020

Club Zoom Meeting Tuesday, Sept 22 at 8 pm
2020-09-22 20:00 - 21:00
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!!!
We will have a guest speaker. More details to follow.
