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SUMMARY:Service Project Oct 14th\, Meals on Wheels
DESCRIPTION:The October Service Project will be held at Meals on Wheels West Michigan\non Tuesday\, October 14 from 9-11AM\n\nLocation:\n\nMeals on Wheels Western Michigan \n2900 Wilson Ave SW Suite 500 \nGrandville\, MI 49418 \n \n\n\nPlease RSVP to Sherah Eavey via text 616-322-4668 no later than 10/13\n\neach person attending the volunteer opportunity to complete the steps below at least one day before your scheduled volunteer opportunity. Everyone will need to:  \n1.      Click this unique link for your group (even those who have volunteered with us) \n2.      Create Account (in the top right corner of the sign in screen)  \n3.      Complete all steps to creating an account  \n4.      Click sign up on the volunteer event reserved for you group  \n5.      Watch the Food Safety Video 
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/7159/
CATEGORIES:Service Projects
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251028T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251028T210000
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SUMMARY:Full Board Mtg at 8 pm
DESCRIPTION:Full Board is meeting via zoom at 8 pm. \nZoom link and agenda will be sent the Monday prior to the meeting.
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/full-board-mtg-at-8-pm/
CATEGORIES:GR Lions Board Mtg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251103T160000
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SUMMARY:Social Outing at Northfield Lanes
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a fun social time while bowling at Northfield Lanes at 4-5pm. The bowling costs are covered.         Northfield Lanes\, 2222 Plainfield Ave NE 49505 \nIf you don’t want to bowl\, join us for a drink or dinner after bowling at your own expense at The Score approximately 5:30 pm.        The Score\, 5301 Northland Drive NE\, Grand Rapids 49525 \nHope to see you there! \n 
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/social-outing-at-northfield-lanes/
CATEGORIES:Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251104T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251104T133000
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UID:7209-1762257600-1762263000@www.grandrapidslionsclub.org
SUMMARY:GR Lions Luncheon - gra250
DESCRIPTION:HONORING OUR\n\n\nPAST\, INSPIRING\n\n\nOUR FUTURE\n\n\n\nJoin us as we mark two extraordinary milestones: Grand Rapids’ 175th year and the 250th anniversary of America. This celebration is a journey through our shared heritage and a call to shape the future together. It’s a time to honor where we’ve been\, recognize who we are and imagine all we can achieve as a community united in purpose and pride.\n\n\nRSVP to reserve your spot by Oct 28 to Cheryl
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/gr-lions-luncheon-gra250/
CATEGORIES:Club Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T095005
CREATED:20251028T161606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T161606Z
UID:7240-1763488800-1763496000@www.grandrapidslionsclub.org
SUMMARY:Service Project-ABVI
DESCRIPTION:Help wil be needed in organizing the CCTV reading devices\, the kitchen and helping to store glasses for recycling \nRSVP to Kelly Phelps: tkphelps@charter.net or text 616-260-9108
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/service-project-abvi-2/
CATEGORIES:Service Projects
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251125T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T095005
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SUMMARY:Exec Board Mtg @ noon
DESCRIPTION:Exec Board is meeting via zoom @ noon. \nZoom link and agenda will be sent the Monday prior to the meeting.
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/exec-board-mtg-noon/
CATEGORIES:GR Lions Board Mtg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251202T133000
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SUMMARY:Luncheon Speaker Kelsy Vining MSW\, Dir of Adavancement at Familly Promise of West Mi
DESCRIPTION:Family Promise of West Michigan is a community-driven nonprofit helping families overcome housing crises with dignity and compassion. We prevent homelessness\, provide emergency shelter\, and help families build a future filled with stability and hope.\n\nHope to see you there.\nRSVP to Cheryl Dec 19
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/luncheon-speaker-kelsy-vining-msw-dir-of-adavancement-at-familly-promise-of-west-mi/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251206T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251206T103000
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UID:6746-1765006200-1765017000@www.grandrapidslionsclub.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Shopping-canceled
DESCRIPTION:Canceled due to unforeseen circumstances
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/holiday-shopping-2/
CATEGORIES:Service Projects
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251213T210000
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UID:7169-1765648800-1765659600@www.grandrapidslionsclub.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Get Together
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Blythefield CC \nDetails to follow as to the time and to rsvp to Kim Gary or Rob Lalley if you plan to attend
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/holiday-get-together/
CATEGORIES:Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260106T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260106T133000
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SUMMARY:GR Luncheon Speaker is Ben Anema
DESCRIPTION:The GR Lion will have Ben Anema is our luncheon speaker.Attorney Ben Anema will discuss legal topics as they pertain to AI data centers popping up around the nation\, including GR\, Lowell and others \nRSVP’s to attend by 12/18/25 to Cheryl \nPlease arrive by noon
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/gr-luncheon-speaker-is-ben-anema/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T095005
CREATED:20250824T181202Z
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UID:7069-1768305600-1768309200@www.grandrapidslionsclub.org
SUMMARY:BDD & Drive 4 Vision Brainstorming @ Noon via zoom
DESCRIPTION:Exec Board is meeting via zoom @ noon is canceled. \nInstead the BDD & Drive 4 Vision will be using this time for a brainstorming time. \n 
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/exec-board-mtg-noon-via-zoom-2/
CATEGORIES:GR Lions Board Mtg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260123T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T095005
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UID:7390-1769155200-1769187600@www.grandrapidslionsclub.org
SUMMARY:District Convention on Friday March 27 & Sat 28.
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE! \nThe 11C1 District convention will be held on Friday\, March 27 and Saturday\, March 28 at the Hilton Garden Inn\, 2321 East Beltline in Grand Rapids! (Just north of Woodland Mall) \nThis year’s convention will have fun for everyone with a Country/Western theme! We will welcome International Director Robert “Ski” Marcinkowski from Alaska\, host breakout sessions with interesting topics\, celebrate this year’s accomplishments and have fun with friends!!! \nRegistration information coming soon – mark your calendars to join the fun!  \nThank you~ \nDeb Davis \ndebdavisrockford@gmail.com \n616-723-1178
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/district-convention-on-friday-march-27-sat-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260127T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260127T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T095005
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T180851Z
UID:7063-1769544000-1769547600@www.grandrapidslionsclub.org
SUMMARY:Full Board Mtg at 8 pm via zoom
DESCRIPTION:Full Board is meeting via zoom @ 8pm. \nZoom link and agenda will be sent the Monday prior to the meeting.
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/full-board-mtg-at-8-pm-via-zoom/
CATEGORIES:GR Lions Board Mtg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T133000
DTSTAMP:20260407T095005
CREATED:20251201T162254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T145050Z
UID:7299-1770120900-1770125400@www.grandrapidslionsclub.org
SUMMARY:Betsy Ford - Dale V. Ford\, Grand Rapids Monuments Man
DESCRIPTION:Betsy has given numerous talks about the Monuments Men and was chosen by the Monuments Men and Women Foundation to participate in a class given online through Atlas Obscura and to represent the families of the Monuments Men and Women in remarks at the gala given for the families to celebrate the opening of the Monuments Men and Women exhibit at the National World War 2 Museum in New Orleans\, LA. \nRSVP to Cheryl Monday\, Jan 26 if you plan to attend. \n 
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/betsy-ford-dale-v-ford-grand-rapids-monuments-man/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260224T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260224T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T095005
CREATED:20250824T180955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T170918Z
UID:7065-1771934400-1771938000@www.grandrapidslionsclub.org
SUMMARY:Exec Board Mtg @ noon via Zoom-canceled
DESCRIPTION:Exec Board is meeting via zoom @ noon. \nZoom link and agenda will be sent the Monday prior to the meeting.
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/exec-board-mtg-noon-via-zoom/
CATEGORIES:GR Lions Board Mtg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260303T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260303T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T095005
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SUMMARY:Grand Rapids Luncheon with District Governor Earl Howell
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for our monthly meeting with guest speaker\, District Governor Earl Howell. \nSee you at noon for lunch. \nRSVP to Cheryl by noon Feb 24\, 2026 if you plan to attend for lunch.
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/grand-rapids-luncheon-with-district-governor-earl-howell/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260316T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260316T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T095005
CREATED:20260313T183433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T183433Z
UID:7475-1773684000-1773689400@www.grandrapidslionsclub.org
SUMMARY:Service Project
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our March service project!\n\nMonday March 16th from 6 to 730\, a packing shift.\n\nAddress:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1300 Plymouth Ave NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49505 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://kfb.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/grlionsphelps\n\nThat is the link to sign up or email Kelly Phelps @ tkphelps@charter.net to let her know you’re coming.\n\nThank you!  Kelly
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/service-project-2/
CATEGORIES:Service Projects
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260324T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260324T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T095005
CREATED:20250824T181108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T181645Z
UID:7067-1774382400-1774386000@www.grandrapidslionsclub.org
SUMMARY:Full Board Mtg Via Zoom at  8 pm
DESCRIPTION:Full Board is meeting via zoom @ 8pm. \nZoom link and agenda will be sent the Monday prior to the meeting.
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/full-board-mtg-via-zoom-at-8-pm/
CATEGORIES:GR Lions Board Mtg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260327T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260328T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T095005
CREATED:20260202T174059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T175339Z
UID:7420-1774587600-1774731600@www.grandrapidslionsclub.org
SUMMARY:11-C1 District Convention & service Project
DESCRIPTION:2026 11C1 Convention Service Project \nA kitchen counter top appliance and food drive!  \nOur Spring Service Project for 2026 is a project to help homeless Veterans transition to \nhousing. \nCommunity Rebuilders will be our Partner. It is a Grand Rapids outreach program to help those \nthat have fallen between the cracks. They have a Veterans division headed by Jim Anderson. \nTheir service area is regional and their connections to other veteran service organization is \nimpressive. A large Number our fall Homeless Veteran backpacks were distributed by them to \nour regional veterans. Mr. Anderson has arranged to educate us on the organization and its \nmission at the convention. \nIn our conversation of Veteran’s needs\, he mentioned when a homeless veteran transitions to \nhousing\, he has very little to bring to their new home. He tells me they are constantly looking \nfor counter top Kitchen appliances to get them started. I saw a need and volunteered Lions \nhelp. They are looking for things like: Toasters\, Coffee Pots\, Toaster ovens\, can openers \n(electric and hand held)\, pots and pans sets\, Silverware\, blenders air fryers\, crock pots and \nespecially microwaves. New is not necessary. Used\, clean and in working condition is \nacceptable. \nHe called back a few days later to explain they also give food boxes designed for 3 days to a \nweek of nonperishable food items and always needed donations for those as well. He \nsuggested: Soups\, Mac & Cheese\, Ramen Noodles\, Peanut Butter\, Jelly\, Canned Chili\, Tuna\, \npasta Noodles\, Canned Vegetables and/or fruit\, crackers\, Canned Meats and/or Stews\, Cereal. \nSo\, a kitchen counter top appliance and food drive! Collected March 27\, 28 at 11c1 convention. \nGet your club\, neighbors\, local businesses to contribute. Give up your old stored appliances. \nGet them to me\, a district officer\, or someone attending the district 11c1 convention. Jim \nAnderson will have a truck to take them from the convention hotel to Community Rebuilders \nCenter after his breakout session talk. All of us can help fill up the truck! \nLion Bob Hohendorf \n11c1 Svc Chair \n616 881 3012 \nrhohendorf@gmail.com \n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ \nHello Lions of District 11C1! \n\n\nIT’S CONVENTION TIME! YEEHA! \nDistrict Convention 2026 \n\n\nThat’s right – it’s time for the District Convention! And this year\, you get to dust off your cowboy boots and hats for a root-tootin’ good time! \n\n\nThis year’s convention will be Friday\, March 27 and Saturday\, March 28 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Grand Rapids! Our special guest will be International Director Robert “Ski” Marcinowski and his wife\, PDG Janis\, joining us from the state of Alaska! (With our weather recently\, they would feel right at home!)  Email was sent out with further information \n\n\nJoin your fellow Lions as we ‘strap on the feedbag’ and ‘stirrup’ some great fun with great Lions friends! We’re not horsin’ around – well\, maybe we will just a little!  \n\n\nQuestions? Ya’all can give me a call! Or a text! Or an email! Shoot – send it via Pony Express! \n\n\nTake care and we hope to see you at this year’s Round Up of GREAT LIONS! \n\n\nLion Deb Davis \n\n\n\nLions District 11C1 Cabinet Treasurer \n\n\nDistrict 11C1 Convention Team Member \n\n\ndebdavisrockford@gmail.com \n\n\n\n616-723-1178
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/11-c1-district-convention-3/
CATEGORIES:District 11-C1/State Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T133000
DTSTAMP:20260407T095005
CREATED:20260325T013118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T013118Z
UID:7492-1775563200-1775568600@www.grandrapidslionsclub.org
SUMMARY:Grand Rapids Luncheon with Dr. Gary Anderson
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Gary Anderson will be speaking on the Global Service Team in India. \nRSVP by Tuesday March 23\, 2026 to Cheryl \n 
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/grand-rapids-luncheon-with-dr-gary-anderson/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T133000
DTSTAMP:20260407T095005
CREATED:20260325T013353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T013353Z
UID:7496-1777982400-1777987800@www.grandrapidslionsclub.org
SUMMARY:Grand Rapids Luncheon - MI lighthouse historian.
DESCRIPTION:Luncheon meeting with a guest speaker from the MI lighthouse historian.  \nRsvp to Cheryl by April 27\, 2026
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/grand-rapids-luncheon-mi-lighthouse-historian/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260526T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260526T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T095005
CREATED:20250824T181258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T181258Z
UID:7071-1779825600-1779829200@www.grandrapidslionsclub.org
SUMMARY:Full Board Mtg @ 8pm Via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Full Board is meeting via zoom at 8 pm. \nZoom link and agenda will be sent the Monday prior to the meeting.
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/full-board-mtg-8pm-via-zoom/
CATEGORIES:GR Lions Board Mtg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260615T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260615T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T095005
CREATED:20260325T013453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T013453Z
UID:7498-1781510400-1781542800@www.grandrapidslionsclub.org
SUMMARY:Drive for Vision Golf Outing
DESCRIPTION:Details to follow
URL:https://www.grandrapidslionsclub.org/event/drive-for-vision-golf-outing/
CATEGORIES:Service Projects
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