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Sep. 07, 2023 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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![]() Stage Nature Center
Sep. 18, 2023 12:00 p.m.
Ms. Goyette will speak to the Club about the programs, activities, and community impact of the Stage Nature Center, located in Troy. The mission of the Stage Nature Center is to provide resources and education to inspire the appreciation and preservation of nature. Specifically, the objectives of the society are to:
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Sep. 21, 2023 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
The Birmingham Club hosts Third Thursday events as an opportunity for members, prospective members, and friends of Rotary to gather for an evening of socializing and fellowship. Participants pay for their drinks and food. Location: Sidecar Slider Bar, 117 Willits St, Birmingham Host: Michelle Devine
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Birmingham Public Schools
Sep. 25, 2023
Since 2021, Dr. Embekka Roberson has been the Superintendent of the Birmingham Public Schools. She has been with BPS since 2008, having served as Harlan Elementary Principal from 2008 to 2017 and Groves High School Principal from 2017 to 2020. Prior to her position as Superintendent, Dr. Roberson served as the BPS Assistant Superintendent for Student Learning and Inclusion. She has experience at the elementary, middle, and high school levels, and holds a Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from Wayne State University. |
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Sep. 25, 2023 1:10 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.
All Club members are invited and encrouaged to attend the planning meetings for our 100th Anniversary Celebration event that is scheduled for the evening of May 9, 2024 at the Kingsley Inn. The September 25 planning meeting will be held in-person immediately following the regular membership meeting. |
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![]() New Day Foundation
Oct. 02, 2023 12:00 p.m.
Gina Kell Spehn (pronounced "Spain")
Gina is the co-founder and president of New Day Foundation for Families, a nonprofit started in 2007 with her husband Michael in honor of their late spouses, Matt Kell and Cathy Spehn. New Day partners with 70 hospitals across the state of Michigan to provide financial assistance and emotional support to cancer patients and their families. Gina and Michael also co-authored the New York Times Bestselling book, "The Color of Rain", which was adapted into a Hallmark original movie and tells the origins of New Day.
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![]() The Possible Future of Detroit 2030: a futurist looks at hopeful trends in Detroit
Oct. 09, 2023 12:00 p.m.
Bio- Lifetime business professor having taught at University of Detroit Mercy (40 years), Oakland U, WSU, U MichDearborn, U of Minnesota, Seattle U, Santa Clara U, U SanFrancisco
He's given talks on Detroit to Detroit Bioneers Conference and Focus Hope....along with area talks to NEXT, Birmingham Senior Men & Birmingham Optimists. Co-editor of Work & Spirit and At Work Spirituality Matters
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Oct. 10, 2023 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
District 6380 Rotary Members and Friends are invited to a special webinar hosted by District Governor Collyer Smith. Rotarians Make a Difference on Mental Health Sadly, mental health concerns have become more and more common. So, what can we do? I am so very pleased to announce that Rotary International President Gordon McInally, will be joining us on a very special Mental Health Webinar: Tuesday, October 10th from 7:00-8:30 PM ET Webinar Registration is here: LINK TO REGISTER
Please invite friends, guests, Interactors, Rotaractors, fellow Rotarians to attend! The speakers are at the very highest level of their professions.
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Oct. 12, 2023 9:00 a.m. - 11:07 a.m.
Join us for a work session at Earthworks Urban Farm. PLEASE email Michelle Devine (michelle.d.devine@gmail.com) by noon on Wednesday, October 11 if you intend to participate. Details: On-site contact: Wendy Casey, Community Outreach Specialist / 313-579-2100 x2204 // Tyler will direct voluteers for their shift. Parking and Entrance: The site address is 2128 Meldrum, Detroit MI. There is street parking on Meldrum and in the alley along the side of the lot. Please do not park in the alley directly behind Gleaners Community Food Bank. Once parked, come around to the back of Gleaners Community Bank where you will be greeted by a staff member. Please report to Tyler. Please be advised that tasks are subject to change due to weather conditions and/or to the rate at which tasks are completed. Please wear comfortable clothing and long pants that you don't mind getting dirty. Closed-toe shoes are required. We also highly recommend that you bring a reusable water bottle with enough water to last for the 2-hour shift, a hat with a brim to keep the sun out of your face and maybe some sun block. We work rain or shine so dressing for the weather is recommended. This event is subject to cancellation due to unfavorable weather conditions. Registrants will be notified of event cancellation.
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![]() Mayan Power & Light - Service Projects in Guatemala
Oct. 16, 2023 12:00 p.m.
John Barrie is Founder of the Appropriate Technology Collaborative, a nonprofit that designs affordable, sustainable, technologies for the world’s poorest people in Guatemala. John is an Architect and Mathematician, he has also been an Adjunct Professor of Architecture at the University of Michigan. |
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Oct. 19, 2023 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Arts Ecosystem in Detroit
Oct. 23, 2023 12:00 p.m.
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![]() Oakland County Parks and Recreation
Nov. 06, 2023 12:00 p.m.
Michigan is lucky to have so many terrific parks and natural areas! Benjamin Prowse, Parks Naturalist, and Donna Folland, Supervisor of Parks and Recreation Planning will join us to talk about Oakland County Parks and Recreation. Oakland County Parks and Recreation operate 14-parks throughout Oakland County, with several more to be activated in the coming weeks, months, and years. During this presentation, we will share some new initiatives, new-old parks that we will be operating, and improvements we're hopeful to see. We'll wrap up the presentation with a brief introduction to Nature Education opportunities provided by Oakland County Parks and Recreation. |
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![]() Bridge Michigan - Michigan’s nonpartisan, nonprofit news source
Nov. 13, 2023 12:00 p.m.
Amber DeLind, Membership & Engagement Director Amber stewards relationships with readers for Bridge Michigan and with all individual investors in the work of the Center for Michigan. Previously, Amber led the public engagement team at the Center for Michigan, worked on college access and success grant programs for the Michigan Nonprofit Association and completed two years of national service as an AmeriCorps VISTA in Dearborn and in Lansing. Originally from St. Johns, Amber is a proud alum of Michigan State University (BA) and Grand Valley State University (MPA) and recently completed a nonprofit leadership fellowship at the Harvard Kennedy School. A current resident of Farmington, Amber was named one of Oakland County's 40 under 40 in 2020. She resides with her husband, daughter, and dog Coney (AKA Truth Dog). You can reach her at adelind@bridgemi.com. Jackquelyn Garrett, Fund Development Associate Jackquelyn manages data systems and supports fundraising efforts for the Center. Previously, Jackquelyn has served as a Program Manager at Michigan Community Resources where she convened Metro Detroit nonprofits and provided capacity-building services related to fundraising and program design and implementation. Prior to working at Michigan Community Resources, she led college access initiatives at the Detroit Regional Chamber and served as a staff member for a member of the Detroit City Council. A native Detroiter, Jackquelyn is a passionate advocate for equitable opportunity expansion for Michiganians. Jackquelyn is a proud graduate of Wayne State University where she majored in Public Affairs. She can be found biking and kayaking in Michigan’s bountiful state parks. You can reach her at jgarrett@centerformichigan.org. |
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![]() Mission & Work of Dale Carnegie Training of Southeast MI
Nov. 20, 2023 12:00 p.m.
Kathy Tosoian is the Director of Educational Services & Youth Development at Dale Carnegie Training of Southeast, Michigan. She has been a certified Dale Carnegie Instructor for 30 years, teaching and mentoring youth and adults, helping people of all ages to gain self-confidence, improve their communication skills, strengthen their relationships, build leadership skills, and manage stress and worry. These skills are critical to living an intentional life with a positive and healthy mental outlook and vibrant spirit! |
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Nov. 23, 2023
Team Turkey is a multi-Club project that delivers meal kits to low-income families in Oakland and Macomb Counties. the 2023 website is active: https://www.rotaryteamturkey.com/. This year our goal is to register and serve 240 families. We need volunteers to particiate in one of three ways:
If you want to participate, please go directly to the Team Turkey 2023 website to register as a driver, make a donation, or sign up a family. https://www.rotaryteamturkey.com/
Ruchita Patel and Michelle Devine are the Birmingham Club leads for Team Turkey 2023. Reach out to one of us if you have questions.
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Mental Health
Dec. 04, 2023 12:00 p.m.
Dr. Vaibhav Diwadkar is a professor of psychiatry at the School of Medicine, Psychiartry and Behavorial Neurosciences at Wayne State University. |
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Holiday Cheer with a performance by vocalist Katrina Van Maanen & Friends
Dec. 11, 2023
We will gather to in fellowship to celebrate the holidays on Monday, December 6. The meeting requires a RSVP and meal selection that need to be communicated to Marsha Kovacs. The cost per person is $25 and Club Members are welcome to bring a spouse, partner, or friend. We will not have a full business meeting. Lunch service will begin promptly with salads pre-set on the tables. A performance by a vocal quartet will begin at 12:30 as we are fininshing lunch. The luncheon and performance will conclude at 1:15. Performers Our singers are assoicated with Van Maanen Studios, led by soprano Katrina Van Maanen and include Sarah Paquet (alto), Brian LeDuc (tenor), and Mike Rowan (bass). The performance will include music of the season appropriate for a diverse audience and a sing-along or two. Katrina and her friends maintain active performance and teaching schedules and frequently perform at the Eagle Tavern at Henry Ford for its Holiday Nights Dinner events https://katrinavanmaanen.com/
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Orchard's Children Services
Dec. 18, 2023 12:00 p.m.
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Dec. 27, 2023 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Detroit Riverfront Conservancy
Jan. 08, 2024 12:00 p.m.
Mary Howlett is the Marketing Manager for the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy. The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, Inc. was formed as a 501 (c) (3) with the mission of developing access on the Detroit International Riverfront. The entire vision is 5 ½ miles of Riverfront property, from the Ambassador Bridge to Gabriel Richard Park, just east of the Belle Isle Bridge, and will include the construction of a continuous RiverWalk along with plazas, pavilions and green spaces. The Conservancy is responsible for the improvement, operations, maintenance and programming of the Detroit International Riverfront in perpetuity.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day - A day of service to the community
Jan. 15, 2024
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Jan. 15, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
This is our Club's annual service project for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We need 20 volunteers and will be working at Gleaners Community Food Bank, South Campus Distribution Center. Rotary members and friends are all welcome! Every participant must register their participation with Gleaners using this link,
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Rotary Foundation Presentation
Jan. 22, 2024 12:00 p.m.
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![]() Mission & Work of Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health
Jan. 29, 2024 12:00 p.m.
Speaker bio coming soon! Organization website: Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health |
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Zekelman Holocaust Center
Feb. 05, 2024 12:00 p.m.
The Zekelman Holocaust Center is on schedule to finish its significant renovation project in early 2024. Harry will speak to the Club about how the renovations will help the Center transform the future of Holocaust education. Transforming the Future of Holocaust Education The Zekelman Holocaust Center’s core exhibit is undergoing a complete renovation. The renovated core exhibit will elevate Michigan survivor voices in the telling of one of the most horrific events in world history by utilizing:
Our new guided tours will align with best practices in museum education and, following our goal of getting guests safely in and safely out of the museum, updated galleries will feature zones for reflection and inquiry. Learn more at the renovations here: https://youtu.be/KtXslpSxyTc?si=jIJcrtnxewKEBKaN |
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