GR Lions Club

January Service Project - Wed Jan 25th, Kids Food Basket
2023-01-25 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit)
Wednesday January 25th 2023 noon to 2 p.m.
Kids Food Basket address:
1300 Plymouth Ave NE
GRAND RAPIDS MI 49505

Please arrive a few minutes early to check in

Thanks!
Kelly Phelps
RSVP to me “Lions Service Project”
tkphelps@charter.net or Kphelps1123@gmail.com

Jill Frey, Hydroponics
2023-02-07 12:00 - 13:30
Jill Frey with her hydroponic gardening company Superblooms will be speaking on February 7th.

RSVP to Cheryl by noon on Feb 3, 2023
Always free parking in the lot adjacent to the 5/3 bldg.

Dr. Paul Isely from GVSU
2023-02-21 12:00 - 13:30
Dr. Paul Isely is currently the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs in the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State will be speaking on economics and what the future looks like

February Service Project-Grace's Table
2023-02-21 17:00 - 19:00
WHEN: Tuesday, February 21, 2023 5:15 PM – 7:00 PM
WHERE: Grace’s Table | 835 Richmond St NW Grand Rapids, MI
Grace’s Table is a non-profit organization assisting teen moms by finding resources, teaching life skills, and providing access to mental health services. Grace’s Table believes teen mothers deserve hope, mentorship, and hospitality. Meal time can be a beautiful gift to families, so gathering at Grace’s Table is an investment in the community, growing families, and their futures.
We Lions can help by providing food and serving a meal at Grace’s! The table will be seating around 20 people, and the meal should include five core categories:
Protein
Fruits Vegetables Bottled Water Sweet Treats!
RSVP: PLEASE RSVP to Kelly Phelps:
email subject: “Lions Service Project”
tkphelps@charter.net or Kphelps1123@gmail.com

Executive GR Lions Club Board Meeting
2023-02-28 12:00 - 14:00
Anyone can attend or submit a concern you would like discussed prior to the Tuesday meeting so that it can get on the agenda to either Pres Gary or Sec Cheryl
The meeting will begin at 12:15 and the zoom link will be sent out prior to the meeting.

Lions Day at the United Nations in NY, March 3, 2023
2023-03-03 08:00 - 17:00
Lions Day at the UN in NY is scheduled for Friday March 3, 2023. FYI the Lions helped organize and start the United Nations. We are a big part of the United Nations
You need to register if interested
check out their website for details

DG Diane Weby
2023-03-07 12:00 - 13:30
District Governor Diane Wehby will be our speaker for the March 7, 2023 luncheon meeting.

State Project-MI All state band
2023-03-12 19:00 - 20:00
Hello Fellow Lions!
The State Project Series kicks off its first in-depth presentation with Lions of Michigan All State Band this Sunday, March 12 at 7:00pm. This will be a one-hour LIVE Virtual Zoom presentation featuring All State Band CEO Deb Davis, and will include a time for Q&A. Please share this information with your club members and encourage attendance on Sunday.

Let’s work together at reaching out to our communities so every school with a band in Michigan knows about the band and the great service opportunities it gives band students. You don’t need to be a musician to get something out of this session. You won’t want to miss it!
You will need to register to receive an email with the Zoom link to join. Go to lionsofmi.com/projects for more details and the link to registration.
Questions? Contact Lion Marie Leathers via email at: marie@centrallakerealty.com
Support our State Projects!
Lion Wendy Burns
Wendy Burns, Executive Director
Lions Clubs of Michigan
5730 Executive Dr., Lansing, MI 48911
Direct Line 517.887.6640 ext. 103 Fax 517.887.6642
www.lionsofmi.com

March Service Projects
2023-03-14 18:00 - 20:00
Village Water Filters 3-14-23 6 to 8 p.m.

Please fill out the sign up genius…

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DA5A82DA6FAC07-lions

Let us know you’re coming…

tkphelps@charter.net

Thank you,

Kelly Phelps

Brigitte Betser, Franchising
2023-03-21 12:00 - 13:30
GR Lions Luncheon Meeting
Noon at the University Club
Is proud to have speaker Brigitte Betser. Brigitte is an expert on franchising helping global companies looking to expand into West Michigan.

Brigitte has valuable knowledge driven by her past franchising experiences in executive management, franchise sales, franchise training, and franchise support that make her a strong resource for people who are considering business ownership as the next phase of their lives, or as an additional income stream as they remain employed corporately. She provides free seminars and consulting to those who are interested in franchising and business ownership.

Brigitte grew up in franchising where her family operated a successful Master Franchising in the State of Michigan and Northern Indiana. But it wasn’t until after completing college that Brigitte began her career as a marketing representative with a home care company that launched franchising shortly thereafter.

RSVP to Cheryl by noon Friday, March 17, 2023
Always free parking in the lot adjacent to the 5/3 bldg

Full GR Lions Club Board Meeting Via ZOOM
2023-03-28 12:00 - 14:00, 2023-05-23 12:00 - 14:00

Recycling Center Open House
2023-03-28 17:30 - 19:30
We are hosting an Open House for all members to see the new facility and to be reintroduced to the project all over again.
The date is March 28 th from 5:30 to 7:30. At Studio 616 building at 4060 29th ST SE .
We will have each station maned to show / explain the function and processes we use and the part it plays in recycle program and mission team trips.

Dr. Adam Carlson & Dr. Gary Anderson will be presenting on their global mission team trip to Kenya Africa
2023-04-04 12:00 - 13:30
April 4 Dr Adam Carlson & Dr. Gary Anderson will be speaking on the Global Mission Team to Kenya Africa where there were 26 acts of service over 10 days.

Eyeglass Recycling Tuesday April 11, 2023
2023-04-11 12:30 - 19:30
The Eyeglass Recycling Center will be open Tuesday, April 11, 2023 for 2 shifts
12-30pm-2:30 pm
5:30pm-7:30pm
Come prepared to work, we have two mission trips that we are working on.
Future dates will be announced

Build a Bed!!
2023-04-15 09:00 - 12:00
Our Grand Rapids Lions Club has committed to helping this cause.
As such, we are looking for volunteers who are willing to donate several of their weekend hours to construct these beds. All tools are provided. The work is done in an assembly line fashion, so attention to the task is required, lest the process falters. Our first opportunity to help will be on Saturday, April 15 from 9:00 am to noon. The indoor site is in the greater GR area. The coordinators are looking for 35-40 volunteers from our Lion District. This is a good opportunity to invite your friends and family (adults) to our club activities. We’re looking for 20 or more participants from our club.
contact Brent Spoelstra if interested:
bespoelstra@yahoo.com

Student Honors Luncheon
2023-04-18 12:00 - 13:30
H.S. Honors & College honors attend a luncheon with the GR Lions.

Canceled-Service Project - The Dwelling Place
2023-04-22 09:00 - 12:00
Canceled!!!!

April Service Project:
The Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids
Apr 22, 2023
9am – 12pm
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Dwelling Place is a non-profit organization in Grand Rapids dedicated to providing affordable housing and support services to low-income individuals and families. Their mission is to create vibrant communities, revitalize neighborhoods, and empower residents through quality housing, essential support services, educational opportunities, and community development initiatives.
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One purpose of the Lions’ upcoming visit will be to tour properties with the intent to evaluate how residences look and feel from an outside perspective, keeping in mind the interests of current and future residents. There will be a 30 – 45 minute training and informational session to learn by what standards volunteers will be evaluating, and how best to be of service.
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Plan to carpool to the properties in Kentwood and Grand Rapids with a group!
To RSVP or request details, refer to Sherah Eavey.
Thank you!
Sherah Eavey
616 – 322 – 4668
sherah@eavey.com

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Craig Nobbelin’s Memorial
2023-04-22 10:00
Let us try to come out & support Craig’s family from 10am -12 pm at Fountain Street Church for his Memorial Service
Fountain Street Church, 24 Fountain Street NE, Grand Rapids MI 49503

Water Filter Service Project Opportunity
2023-04-22 14:00 - 17:00
I wanted to make you all aware of an opportunity to come in this Saturday, April 22 from 2:00-5:00 PM. The location is 2146 Division Ave S Grand Rapids 49507. Mikayla will be there to facilitate. This would be a great opportunity for individuals to come in and be part of a group!

We appreciate all of you and the work you do to keep clean and safe water affordable to those who need it most!

Jonna Fey
Volunteer & Administrative Coordinator
Village Water Filters
WhatsApp/Phone: +1 616-256-6867
Website: build.villagewaterfilters.org

Executive GR Lions Club Board Meeting Via Zoom
2023-04-25 12:00 - 14:00

Kyle Szucs, Kids Food Basket
2023-05-02 12:00 - 13:30
Kyle Szucs joined the Kids’ Food Basket team in October of 2021. He works to create long-lasting relationshipswith schools, faith communities, community organizations, and individuals in Kent, Ottawa, Allegan, and Muskegon counties, getting them involved with KFB’s mission to help “nourish children to be their best.”

Please rsvp if you plan to attend the luncheon at the University Club at 12:15.

Terri DeBoer - presenting her new book
2023-05-16 12:00 - 13:30
Terri DeBoer will be speaking on her newly released book

Multiple District Convention May 18-20, 2023 in Muskegon
2023-05-18 18:00 - 2023-05-20 21:00
This event brings Lions from around the state to listen to our speaker Immediate Past International President Douglas X. Alexander along with several seminars.
The event kicks off with an informal picnic at 6:15 location TBD on Thursday night.
Friday & Saturday are seminars ending with a banquet dinner Saturday night
You will need to RSVP and details will follow as we get closer to the event.
There is a SERVICE PROJECT:

The shelters in our communities are always in need of socks for their guests!
We can make a difference statewide through our donations of mens’, womens’, and childrens’ socks. Donated socks will be distributed to local shelters identified by the District Governors and the District GST.
We are asking each District to donate 75 pairs of socks to the shelters in Muskegon, which will be presented at the State Convention.
District Governors have been challenged to collect socks throughout their District.
The District with the overall largest donation will receive recognition at the State Convention May 18-20, 2023.
The Service Event will be a Sock Hop with local representatives from shelters in Muskegon.

11-C1 District Convention
2023-05-20 12:00 - 14:30
11-C1 District Convention will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023 concurrently with MD11 (state) convention in Muskegon at the VanDyk Mortgage Convention Center. Our district will hold our convention during the lunch on Saturday and continue after the parade.
Events and a luncheon are planned! Registration form to follow.

Grand Rapids Lions Club Annual Dinner/Installation of Officers
2023-06-06 20:00 - 21:00
The Annual Dinner will be held again this year at Wallinwood Springs Golf Course.
You will need to rsvp with number attending and names
Details to follow

Build a Bed Event - Volunteers Needed
2023-06-10 09:30 - 12:00
Good day everyone,

There will be a bed build to support the Kellogsville Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace. The date is Saturday, June 10th at Wood Tech. (I-131 and 76th Street). It is an indoor build location that we have had builds at in the past.

Wood Tech allows us to use their space for free. They also donate about 90% of the wood that is required. They have their employees cut and plane the wood which decreases the need for a good part of the sanding.

The bed goal is 60 beds. This is 3X larger than any of their prior builds. With enough volunteers, we can make it happen.

Volunteer Workers: 9AM to 12:30(ish)

This build may be a challenge to staff as several clubs have fund raisers on that date plus all the personal stuff – golfing, weddings, graduation etc.

Given the potential challenge to staff, we will need to harness the power of Lions through out the district and recruit our friends, families, co-workers and even prayer groups.

Please contact Brent Spoelstra if you would like to participate in this final build of the season.

Brent
616-383-0260
Bespoelstra@yahoo.com

Drive 4 Vision Golf Outing
2023-06-19 08:00 - 17:00
Get your teams and sponsors ready!!!
Details to follow

Summer Family Social Outing
2023-07-30 14:00 - 19:00
Come out for the day and enjoy playing yard games with fellow Lions.
Check your email for details

Full Board Meeting
2023-08-22 20:00 - 21:00
Grand Rapids Full Board Meeting
Check your email dated Aug 20th for the information & zoom link
