GR Lions Club

Grand Rapids Lions 100th Anniversary Celebration Nov 6, 2019
2019-11-06 17:30 - 21:30 (America/Detroit)
The Grand Rapids Lions Club will be celebrating their 100th Anniversary on Wednesday, Nov 6, 2019 at 20 Monroe Live, Grand Rapids MI.
The Dinner Program will highlight 100 years of Grand Rapids Lions Service to our community. The concert after the dinner/program will feature the band “Mid-Life Crisis”. More Details to follow
Dinner & Concert: $125/per person Includes: Dinner & Concert
Helen Keller Sponsor $2500: Priority Seating -Table of 10, VIP Reception, Name & logo on Banner, on video and on program.
Melvin Jones Sponsor $1,000: Table for 10, Cocktail Hour, Dinner & Concert

Nov 5, 2019, GR Lions Luncheon Mtg-2nd VP Sheehan & Dr. Jerry Kooiman
2019-11-05 12:00 - 13:30
Tuesday, Nov 5, 2019, the Grand Rapids LIons Luncheon Meeting will be presenting 1st VP Brian Sheehan & Dr. Jerry Kooiman, MSU Medical School.
12:15-1:30pm
University Club, (top of the 5/3 bldg)
111Lyons Street, Grand Rapids MI
ANYONE is welcome, the cost of the lunch is $25. RSVP by Monday before NOON!!!
No one will be allowed unless they are a GR Lions Member or RSVP’d.
As always, free parking.

Crafting Vision - ABVI Fundraiser
2019-10-30 18:00 - 21:00
Crafting Vision is an event for fundraising and vision awareness for ABVI
Time: 6pm-9 pm
Place: Creston Brewery, 1504 Plainfield Avenue NE, Grand Rapids MI 49505
Cost: $50/per person – Sponsorships up to $5,000

Oct 22, 2019 GR Lions Luncheon - Literacy Center of West MI
2019-10-22 12:00 - 13:30
Tuesday Oct 22, 2019, our speakers will be Libby Wahlstrom & Wendy Falb presenting on the Literacy Center of West Michigan.
12:15-1:30pm
University Club, (top of the 5/3 bldg)
111Lyons Street, Grand Rapids MI
ANYONE is welcome, the cost of the lunch is $25. RSVP by Monday before NOON!!!
As always, free parking.

District 11-C1 Projects Night
2019-10-17 18:00 - 21:00
Projects Night 2019 being at Deeer Run Golf Club, 12955 Cascade Road. Lowell MI 49331
The Date is October 17, 2019 RSVP by Oct 10 and $15/person.
The event begins at 6 pm with tables set up by all the district and state Lions projects with a representative present to hand out written information for you to take back to your club as well as answering any questions you may have.
The 7:00 pm meal will be two-meat buffet with a plated sale and cake for dessert. (there is a cash bar) Following the meal will be two program presentations: Opportunities Unlimited for the Blind-OUB and Bear Lake Camp.
The evening will end promptly by 9 pm.
Any more information, please contact PDG Fran Osborne. efosborne@gmail.com or ‭(989) 981-6864‬

G.R. Lions Luncheon Mtg - Tara Hernandez & the GR Ford Airport
2019-10-15 12:00 - 13:30
Tuesday, Oct 15, 2019 GR Lions Luncheon Mtg will have a presentation from Tara Hernandez about what is happening at the Gerald R Ford Airport

University Club (top of the5/3 bldg)
111 Lyon Street
Grand Rapids Mi
12:15-1:30 pm
always free parking

Oct 8, 2019 GR Luncheon Mtg - Vicki Kavanaugh
2019-10-08 12:00 - 13:30
Tomorrow, Oct 8, 2019 Vicki Kavanaugh will be presenting on” Hear Your Teen Talking About “Dripping?”
Completely overhauled Talksooner Website and App Shows it is Slang for a New Twist on Vaping
12:15-1:30 pm
University Club (top of the 5/3 bldg)
111 Lyon St NW
Grand Rapids MI 49503
As always free parking

Oct 1, 2019 GR Luncheon Mtg-SpringGR
2019-10-01 12:00 - 14:00
Our guest Speakers are Attah Obande and Arlene Campbelle, directors of SpringGR. SpringGR is a training, mentoring, and networking program designed to help budding entrepreneurs in Grand Rapids turn their ideas into thriving businesses.
SpringGR uses the business model canvas (think of it like a road map for starting a business) to help entrepreneurs develop their business idea or business. Over the course of 12 weeks, we bring people together in small groups, teach the business process, and provide coaching. We believe in the power of networks. For two years following graduation, SpringGR acts as a bridge to connect graduates to other resources throughout Grand Rapids to further grow and develop their businesses. Our graduates also reach out to one another, offering encouragement, support, and assistance in their business endeavors.

Hope to see you there!
University Club, top of 5/3 bldg – FREE PARKING
111 Lyon Street NW
Grand Rapids MI 49503

Sept 24, 2019-Full Board Meeting at ABVI, NO REGULAR MTG
2019-09-24 12:00 - 13:30
There is no luncheon meeting on Tuesday, Sept 24, 2019. The Eyeglass Recycling Center is not up and running so no recycling either!
However, there is a full board meeting at ABVI at Noon.

Full Board Meeting, Sept 24, ABVI at 12:30
2019-09-24 12:00 - 13:30
Mark your calendars for the fiirst FULL Board Meeting,

USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum - Spokane WA
2019-09-19 08:00 - 2019-09-21 21:00
The dates are Sept 19- Sept 21. Over 80 seminars, 4 meals with motivational speakers. Not too late to register: www.lionsforum.org

Sept 17, 2019 GR Lions Luncheon Meeting - Boyd Griswold
2019-09-17 12:00 - 13:30
Boyd Griswold will be presenting an update on the service project, “Cars with a Cause” that was held this past July 20, 2019.

GR Lions Luncheon Tuesday Sept 10, 2019
2019-09-10 00:00 - 13:30
Come hear Mike Murray, Retail specialist with Colliers International, and Shari Veldman. They will speak to us on Tuesday, Sept 10, 2019.
Mike Murray is a retail specialist with Colliers International, and has been with the company since 1996. His honesty and attention to meeting client’s needs has been his primary asset in providing real estate services. Mike takes great pride in using his market knowledge to serve his clients. Mike was immediately drawn into the retail aspect of commercial real estate. One of his first projects was the redevelopment of a shopping center in Kentwood, Michigan. His dedication to the development of retail in this particular area of Kentwood has led to continued new retail development. As a result, he secured an account from one of the nation’s top ten apartment developers, advising them in the sale of their excess land along the South Beltline. Clients who have purchased the property have been the 16-screen Celebration! Cinema, Pizzeria Uno, Steak & Shake, and Bob Evans. When working with Mike, it is easy to see that he has a passion for retail in West Michigan. He is currently working with retailers, developers, sellers and landlords throughout the greater Grand Rapids area.
Murray served the Commercial Alliance of REALTORS as President in 2018. He has also served on several committees and task force groups within CARWM.
Shari Veldman is the Executive Director for the Commercial Alliance of REALTORS, a position held since 2006. She has worked within REALTOR association groups for 21 years, spending time as the marketing/education director for the residential association. Veldman also served as the DDA Marketing Director and Chamber of Commerce Director for the City of Coopersville.
In 2009 Veldman earned the REALTOR Certified Executive (RCE) designation from the National Association of REALTORS. She currently serves on the Commercial Committee for N.A.R., and is Vice-Chairperson of the Educational Forum. Veldman coordinated the Commercial Leadership Forum held in Chicago in August, and is working on curriculum for the National Association Executives Institute’s Commercial courses, which she will teach in March.
At the state level, Veldman represents the 42 Association Executives as an RPAC Trustee, and has served on various state committees and task force groups.
An avid football fan, Veldman expects to once again be disappointed in her beloved Detroit Lions.
12:15-1:30
University Club, 5/3 bldg (top floor)
111 Lyon St NW
Grand Rapids MI 49503

As always free parking

G.R. Lions Social Golf and Picnic Dinner
2019-09-06 16:30 - 21:00
G.R. Lions Golf & Picnic Dinner Social Event

Event: 9-hole scramble.
This is a 4-person team event
Singles are welcome – Email Rob Lalley
When: September 6, 2019
Time: 4:30 PM sharp. Try to arrive around 4:00 for announcements and details of the event.

Where: Wallinwood Springs GC 8152 Weatherwax Dr, Jenison, MI 49428 (off of Cottonwood)

Cost: Golf is $30 per golfer, including A picnic dinner.
Please RSVP BY 8/23 to:
Golf to Rob: rll@vwlst.com
Picnic to Cheryl: andersoc@gvsu.edu

See you Tuesday,Sept 3 @ noon!
2019-09-03 12:00 - 13:30
Our Guest Speaker, Dr. Mark Trail M.D. will be presenting about artificial intelligence applications for breast cancer detection on mammograms.
Dr. Trail works out of Metro Health-University of Michigan Health
Interventional Radiology
See you Sept 3, 2019 for our first luncheon meeting to be held at the University Club, (top of the 5/3 bldg)
111 Lyon St NW
Grand Rapids MI 49503
at noon-1:30 pm
Again this year there will be free parking

Lions meetings will be held the first 3 Tuesdays of every month, Sept-May. The last Tuesday is an Executive Board Meeting at ABVI

Lion Cheryl

Sparta Lions Golf Fundraiser
2019-08-16 08:00 - 17:00
The Sparta Lions are having a golf outing fundraiser on:

Date: Saturday, August 24, 2019
Place: Moss Ridge Golf Club

Please see attached flyer for complete details and registration information.
If you are interested in another fun golf outing, or would like to sign up, please contact:
Sparta Lion, Maryann Momber at mawrightwayapp@gmail.com

Thank you!

Cars for a Cause - Volunteers Needed!!!
2019-07-20 11:00 - 16:00
Volunteers are needed: to take money for parking/entrance fee, walk around selling 50/50 raffle tickets and to help with the silent auction & also tear down. The event runs 11:00 am – 4:00 pm.
HELP IS NEEDED for the afternoon shifts, (needing 7-8 people per shift). A schedule is listed below or on the attached form.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!!
11am – 2:00 pm – yes there is an overlap!! (For training/explanation of duties and in case of late arrival)
1:30pm – 4:00pm – again an overlap.
3:30pm – ???? this timeslot INCLUDES tear down.
**** REMEMBER ALL VOLUNTEERS GET IN FREE!!!
Email Lion Boyd Griswold your time preference, boyd@thegriswoldgroup.com
Cars-for-a-Cause-Volunteer-Schedule-1
Garage Kept Motors
420 36th Street SE
Grand Rapids MI 49548

Cars for a Cause
2019-07-20 11:00 - 16:00
Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 20, 2019 to attend or volunteer at Cars For A Cause!!! The first of more to come car shows to raise awareness and funds for research and rehabilitation of visually impaired children. There will cars of all kinds, raffles, silent auctions and food available for purchase.
Garage Kept Motors, 420 36th St SE, Grand Rapids MI 49548
Saturday, July 20, 2019
11am – 4 pm
$10/person or $25/family with free parking

Sparta Lions, Sparta Town & Country Days
2019-07-17 08:00 - 2019-07-20 17:00
July 17-July 20, 2019 come ourt to support the Sparta Lions and enjoy the festivities of Country Days.

32nd Drive for Vision Golf Outing, Monday June 17, 2019
2019-06-17 13:00 - 17:00
32nd Drive for VIsion Golf Outing, SPONSORS & Raffle Prizes NEEDED!!!!!

Please check the desired box and mail with your check payable to the GR Lions Club Charities.
Please return by 6/1/19.

Quail Ridge Golf Course in Ada MI.
Proceeds going to the Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired and the Grand Rapids Lions Vision Clinic at Cherry Health.
Drive For Vision Brochure_2019
2019-Drive For Vision sponsor letter & form
Get your foursome together and get golfing!!

Please check the desired box and mail with your check payable to the GR Lions Club Charities.
Please return by 6/1/19.
Mail to: Drive for Vision, c/o Kyle Travis, 5181 Cascade Road SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
P: 616.224-1559 |F: 616.942.2412 | E-Mail: info@driveforvision.com

Grand Rapids Annual Dinner, June 12, 2019
2019-06-12 18:00 - 20:30
The Grand Rapids Annual Dinner will be held at 6 pm, June 12, 2019. This year at the dinner, we have the Mayor of Grand Rapids Rosalynn Bliss speaking to us.
Mark your calendar and plan to attend, click on link (Annual Dinner Final 2019) below for details
Annual Dinner FINAL 2019

V.I. Sports Day, Sat June 8, 2019
2019-06-08 08:00 - 17:00
V.I. Sports Day (Saturday, June 8, 2019) is an event held at Wealthy Street Elementary School, 1961 Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506. Visually impaired students from around Michigan come and have a fun filled day of activities and lunch.
Volunteers are needed!!!! Contact Lion Anne Baird, baird@surfree.com

ABVI-Choose Your Coast Raffle
2019-06-07 08:00 - 09:00
Trip for 2!!! Airfare, four days, three nights with hotel in New York, San Francisco, Miami or Seattle
$20/ticket or 6/$100
Need not be present to win!!!

May 28, 2019, No Luncheon Meeting. Come out to Recycling-NO DINNER!!!!!
2019-05-28 18:00 - 20:00
No Luncheon Meeting, come out to Eyeglass Recycling 6pm-8pm – NO DINNER!!! Packing up to move to our new location
Jamark Laboratories (Surgeon’s Secret)
4282 Brockton Dr SE
Ste D
Grand Rapids MI 49512

At Noon, is a FULL Board (Executives and Board of Directors) meeting at ABVI!!!
See you there.

May 21, 2019 Luncheon Speaker - Beer City Dog Biscuits
2019-05-21 12:00 - 13:30
Creators, Leslie Hooker and Suzanne Wilcox, each have a son with a disability. Suzanne for 18 years has owned an educational consulting business that advocates for families and children with disabilities. Suzanne has started other nonprofits relating to children with disabilities in Ohio. Suzanne was on the International Dyslexia Association in Columbus, OH for five years. Leslie has been an advocate for her son and the disabled community in Grand Rapids, MI for over 25 years. Leslie has been involved with Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired for 20 years. She also did fundraising and planning for a special needs playground in the Grand Rapids Public Schools. She has been involved in many fundraising campaigns and committees at East Grand Rapids Public Schools and Central Reformed church. This commitment to education and the disabled led them to create this company to provide training and employment opportunities for the disabled community. Their passion and love for their boys, dogs and beer were a natural fit.
12pm-1:30 pm
University Club (top floor of 5/3 bank bldg)
111 Lyon St NW
Grand Rapids MI 49503
As always free parking in their lot

May 19, 2019 - Muskegon Northside Lions 40th Anniversary
2019-05-19
Fellow Lions,
On Sunday May 19, 2019 the Muskegon Northside Lions will be having their 40th Anniversary Gala. I know it is a ways off but not wanting to wait until the last minute (crisis management) I thought I would contact you to see what your availability might be for our planning purposes. This is the weekend of the MD 11 convention as well. It is requested that you complete the information needed below and return it to me as soon as possible I would greatly appreciate it. If you do plan to attend, more detailed information will be mailed to you in the form of a formal invitation.
In any case, Happy New Year to all!!
Lion Ed Weessies
Please check what applies:
Yes I will be there & how many:
Regrets:
Maybe :
Thank you for helping us plan this event.
Contact PCST Ed Weesies if you have any questions or concerns.
eweessies@aol.com

May 16-18, 2019 MD11 State Lions Convention
2019-05-16 - 2019-05-18
The Multiple District Convention will be held May 16-18, 2019. Reservations will need to be made at the Center Point Marriott Auburn Hills Mi.
If you are able to join the convention on Thursday, you can also sign up to go to Leader Dog for a meet and greet with the 2nd VP Brian Sheehan, our speaker for the weekend.

May 14, 2019 - High School Student Recognition Awards
2019-05-14 12:00 - 13:30
May 14, the Grand Rapids Lions provide a recognition award to two high school students from each of the five GR public high schools, the two Catholic high schools, the Christian high school and East Grand Rapids high school. The award recipients are selected by their respective principal and their guidance counselors. Awards are given for a combination of academic, athletic, and community service excellence. The students, their principal, and top administrators froom Kent County schools join the Lions for a special luncheon for recognition, photo opportunities, and awards.

May 7, 2019 Luncheon Meeting - Girl Scouts
2019-05-07 12:00 - 13:30
Detail to follow

12pm-1:30 pm
University Club (top floor of 5/3 bank bldg)
111 Lyon St NW
Grand Rapids MI 49503
As always free parking in their lot

4/30/2019 - NO LUNCHEON MTG - Come out to Eyeglass Recycling
2019-04-30 18:00 - 20:00
No Luncheon Meeting, come out to Eyeglass Recycling 6pm-8pm
Jamark Laboratories (Surgeon’s Secret)
4282 Brockton Dr SE
Ste D
Grand Rapids MI 49512

At Noon, is a FULL Board (Executives and Board of Directors) meeting at ABVI!!!
See you there.
